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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20
THE VlLLIANY OF GAMBLING.

Mr.. Jonathan I'll. Green, the re ormed
gambler, is still in Baltimore, expos ng
The various schemes of fraud by which
gamblers fleece their victims. The editor
of the Baltimore Sun awaited himself of
an Invita- on 20 visit the apartments of Mr.
Green few days since, aud gives the fol
lowing account OF the interview -" The
purpose of this visit was TO witness an
exposition OF the ingenious but most afro
cIous IoyiceS resorted t. by the manuIac-
turrrS OF playing cards TO afford TO those
who ere Wiling to pay Inr the secret,
means ana Appliances, almost beyond
crediblllty, 10y winch the hcarliesS and
mcrcenary Wrc,chcs who ,ulcs, the com
mundy under the specioes aprellu,ion of
SPorISmen, but more property gamb-
lers" aud "black legs may leece HE
confding and unwary at Will and with e
degree OF facility that is literally fight
iul. From the decided stand which has
been taken by This journal, from its COM
mencemcni 10 thu present hour, against
gaming. IN all lis phrases n..d varieties,
our readers are doubtless we'll assured that
we were pretty thoroughly convinced, ,ha:
fraud OF no ordinary character was Tie
real secret of the success Of The gambler;
but We ase free 10 confess. thatit had navrr
Tor a single moment entered into our ina
Eination to conceive ono huudredth ,art OF
the rank and diabolical system OF villunv
by which the gambling fraternity appear
10 be sustained. The fraud and adeYt.
which occasionally detected. as 10 the case
ot Lord 10 RoSS and others. has excluded
the victim from the society of honorah q
men, and brought Cpon h m the atiec ed
contempt oi even gamblers ihem>el YES,
Is angel purity conlraslcd wi lh the h-d.ous.
hclllsh, and irrcdeema6lo atrecity of the
well devised schemes for the gamblers
success. Unfortunately, it is ,mpos>jhe
without numbcrla>s illustrations and m
amount OF space beyond our command. !,
elucidaie 10 the reader with Suiclcn, clear.
ness the character, extent and mingtip al
the ingenious and comprehensive villany
IN reference. 1t embraces every POSSIBLE
diversity oil card playing, and descends tt
incredible pecuarI!eS by which 10 estab
lIsh the successful practice of the mos
glarlng system of fraud that was perhap.
ever exploded in the world 4 fraud tina
has held in its accused ihraldom. for near
ly century, the civilized nations Of boll
hemlsphercs, and offered up At the heart
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

Perhaps of the whole wing plrty, Governor
Seward of New York, is the only prominent
man, who is truly possessed of that noble
and patriotic spirit, which embraces in lis as
pirations for liberty, the oppressed of every
nation. Standing with the party he does, in
a manner alone, he is worthy Of all praise.
Butitneiiher can nor does take from the wing
party the odium which properly belongs to
it, of seeking to deprive foreigners, to great
extent, of any participation in our govern
ment. One of the characteristics Of the par
ty, as manifested by their acts, is djstrust
of the ability of the people for self govern
ment. 1t was boldly proclaimed by Alex
andor Hamilton, the father of the party, in
the first days of the republic, and has ever
since been secretly and insidiously urged.
As it has been with regard to our own peo-
pie, so it has been with less secrecy and
more bitterness towards those of foreign
birth, who seek our shores. Perhaps we err
in atributing these sentiments 10 the great
mass of the wing party, but ninety-nine out
found of that party, and we do not doubt that
the sentiments and purposes of VIM. S. Ar
cher, arc those almost universally of the wing
leaders.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

0TSCol. Albert, chief of the Topographic
Cal corps, W. learn arrived at Milwaukee on
Saturday, and may be expected here within
a day or two. The purpose of his coming
is TO locate the Government works, for the
commencement of which an appropriation
was made at the last session of Congress.
Assuming that, without violation of law, the
money appropriated could be expended at
any other point than Southport, the decision
of Col Albert can yet scarcely be doubted.
Several years since, with the surveys and es-
Inmates of the several points before him, he
decided that the south mouth of Pike creek
was the point for the harbor If such was
his opinion then when the two places were
nearly equal in importance, certainly his OPT
Mon will not change, when based on his own
recommendation, settlement has been made
at the south mouth, till its commercial inn
portance has increased a thousand fold. We
are aware that fears are entertained by some
Of our citizens, that the appropriation made
for Southport, may be expended at Kcnosha
We have certainly seen nor head of any thing
to justify such fear. There is, TO be sure,
possibility of it, but the probabilities we
think are very slight Col. Albert will be
here 10 look for himself, and seeing what he
will see, we cannot for moment doub. but
the harbor will be located where every con-
sideration under heaven dictates it should be,
and in accordance with his previously ex-
pressed opinion
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20
THE DEMOCRATIC SPIRIT.
ONWARD AND UPWARD.

The spirit of the Democratic masses
Notwithstanding the busy farming season,
suffers no abatement, Ii is as strong and
emphatic, as when it first broke every
where in powerful response to the noml-
nations of Polk and DALLAS.
The proceedings in Ulster County, and
the enthusiasm which moves the subslan-
tial Dutch population Of that fertile coun-
ty-the fine spirit in Montgomery, as ex-
hlbited in the proceedings at Fonda-the
renewed turn out at Uticd-and the meet
ing at livingston. Columbia county
evince The inaomitable tone and determine
lion of the democracy.
10 these we add the vast mass gather.
ngs on the 3D. and 9th in Hcrkimer anc
Oneida. The great gathering on the Oris
kany Battle Field, is briefly sketched by a
correspondent. 1t was indeed a mighty
exhibition Of the strength of numbers,
and the enthusiasm of the democratic
masses. 1t was proud day for the Onei
das, an for the vast multitude that. throng
ing ttom other counties, united with thei
brethren on that festive occasion. No one
estimates the number at less than Fficel
Thousand, and many swell it 10 Iaoenty
tcc Thousand, and even more
C1tg Of Neao York.-The Plebeian O
tuesday contains full report of anothe
great and glorious response TO the noml
nations of Polk and Dallas in the FIT
Congressional District. Fifteen IhousGa,
democrats were on the ground, in tn
| highest spirit and most enthusiastic Ceelino
Albany Argus.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

COFFEE Although it is
not quite new, / is not generally known
that man may be literally and truly cleo
tGiied with newly ground coffee The
manner Of doing so was exhibited to the
writer OF this a few days ago at shop in
New Town. A large coffee mill, driven
by a steam engine, was grinding coffee in
10 a huge barrel. In the barrel stood a
copper scoop, directly under the fall Of The
fresh ground coffee. An iron rod beng
held within an inch of the copper scoop,
an instantaneous flash Of lightning, or
stream of electric fluid, was attracted by
the iron. TIE same result followed when
the finger was employed instead Of the rod,
and slight shock, like the punciure of n
pin, was quito perceptible. BY rude con
trlyance, shock was also communicated
from the g;ound coffee to the tail of a cat,
when off scampered The bewildered animal
IN a state of the most earnest astonishment
Altogether the matter is curious, and not
beneath the attention of The philosophers
Can there be electricity in flour, oatmeal,
or souH. These are exposed to friction as
well as coffee and test which proves the
one 10 be genuine or the reverse, may be
useful with regard 10 the other two.
Correspondent of The Scotsman.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20
THE CAUSE AND RUIN.

We remember that six years ago, New
York was to be ruined by the honest re-
sumption of specie payments. and Phia-
delphia was to De made great and prosper
Gus by following oat the splendid suspen-
sion policy of Mr.. Bidde. Who were
true prophets then Look now and see.
In the city of New York, including our
family Of younger SATISFACTORILY n,
Williamsburg, and Jersey city, not less
than two thousand houses will be built this
year; and yet there is nowhere an empty
house or store. All are occupied with
busy and prosperous tenants. 10 Phladel-
pha, there is comparatively little building,
and the houses already standing have de-
preciated in value. In New York the spir-
it Of honesty, which triumphed in the
great Bank battle Of 1888, and stood I'M
daunted in the terrors of 1871, has spread
itself into all affairs, giving vigor TO sound
principles, respect TO good laws, independ-
ence TO magistrates, and extended peace
and security over all our dwelling; while
the spirit of panic and suspension which
ran rampant in Philadelphia, has spread
itself on every side, producing riot among
tne people, uHu pusIilaiiiHity III tHe gov
ernment, until the boundaries Of law and
liberty are obliterated even Fl ON the minds
of good citizens, and men who would be-
have we'll, are unable 10 determine wheth-
er they ought to join the mob or the con-
stituted authorities. Public sentiment is
broken down, and Philadelphia is compel
led to endure unmitigated dishonor Of
holding the security OF life, liberty, and
happiness, by the guarantee Of gIittering
bayoncts, brought IN from the surrounding
country The citizens who ought TO con-
troll public sentiment, are unable 20 do SO.
They should have foreseen this when they
hurrahcd for Mr.. Biddle, for panic and
a bank of bribery. The great men of
Philadel pha broke down the evee then,
and it will be a great labor 10 rebuild it
now, while the flood ru,hss in. Let all
all States, all men, learn wisdom
from these things. and inscribe on all their
door posts and their walls I" Honesty is the
best policy ."-Jour. Of Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

05@The Liberty party of Racine county,
have appointed TO hold a convention for the
nomination OF legislative and county officers
on Thursday, the ooh of August inst, at the
house ofChauncey Kellogg, Esq.,in the town
of Mount Pleasant.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

less shrine OF mammon lis millions OF I'M
suspecting victims, regardless of the suffer
ings of women and children, deaf to the
shrek of the maniac, and relentless overihe
grave of the suicide acriticing body an d
soul in its aIl-grasping avarice and cupid
ty. With regard to the devices them
selves, they are too palpabe TO be misun-
dersood, too crcumstantial to have been
accidental, and SO plain when pointed out
as to make il matter of no little aston
lsnmcnt that they have not been discovered
by some one OF the victims of card play
ing long before, and exposed throughout
The world. Several gentlemen were pres
ent with US on the occasion to which We
reiei, and one oil them, professor in one
OF our medical colleges, after being in
communication with Mr.. Green less than
minute, took one OF the packs of cards on
The table, and dealt out read ly, by the
bucks atone, the four different suits in four
different piles. The secret was then pon-
course universal aSlonishment and indigna-
ton was expressed.
But there was another secret still. which,
when designated, enabled any one to detect
The "sze" or denomination of the card
quite as easily and almost as readily by the
back as by the face or spots. There were
several packs of cards on the table, with
diversity of ornaments on the back, but
every pack exhibited some pecuIiarities
adapted 10 particular games, by which the
cards especially desirable TO be known,
could be identified with a glance Of the
eye. There was a pack intended for GER
tain games, cut slightly wedge shaped, so
that by invertng a card, its position could
always be determined by the touch, though
to the unwary it would be impercep.ible -
Another pack designed for Drag" white
backed, and apparently plain and fair,
when exposed 10 sufficient light, exhibited
fine lines in the gra n Of the paper, drawn
lenglhwise on the back Of the " aces"
knaves'' and " nines," the valuable cards
IN this game ard breadthwise in the rest
of the pack. There was also a pack,
brought to Mr.. Green, in Louisville, which
were twenty years old, and in which he
was dclied TO point out any proof of collu-
sion between the manufacturer and the
gambler; but he succeeded, it appears, in
detecting instantly Il distinct identity by
the backs, Of each particular suit. He also
stated his desire TO be put TO the test, and
expressed his ability to point out in any
cards, whether English, French, German
or American, purchased in any city or any
store, the means Of collision between the
manufacturer and the gambler, or the Sc
cret which the former sells to the latter,
and by which he is put in possession of the
means to rob and swinde every unsuspect-
ing victim hr can either entce into his don.
or who lucklessly falls in his way.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

Democrats, when the wings tel you
that the annexation of Texas is desired to
pcrpetuatc slavery, show them that their lead
er, Henry Clay, says that Texas will natu-
rally make THREE free and TWO slave
states, and that in his opinion it will weaken
instead of strengthen slavery. Show them
also, that Waddy Thompson, who stands in
the front rank of whiggery, says ''to annex
Texas is to destroy the institution Of slave
ry in the Southern States"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

Silas Wright, whose name has been men
toned as a candidate for the Gubernatorial
chair of New York, has written letter on
the subject. We are at loss to know from
II whether he will accept a nomination or
not. Some of his friends in New York still
persist in the use of his name.
1t. Governor Dickinson positively declines
a denomination.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

The Comic Blackstone, Of Punch has
settled question which puzzled Sidney
Smith. 1t is this The acts of a kino
bud his own nation: and rs America has
no king, there IS nobody to be bound; shich
accounts for its bonds, especially Penn
sylvania bonds, being utterly vaiueless.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

No , of the Wandering Jew has been re-
ceived at Kings Book Store. We have ne
yer read It's equal for thrilling interest. 1t
win be one of the most popular books ever
written, if the interest throughout should be
ans thing like that of the commencement.
II is published in the regular edition oil
the New " World, and will be received by the
subscribers to that popular weekly.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

The Boston Courier, an excellent news
and literary paper, is offered to subscribers
at the rate, for the daily, of $ 90 year;
semi weekly, 81 90; weekly, 81 90. 1t
contains the latest foreign and domestic in
tcligence, and to those who like It's politics
which are wing, it viii be found valuable
paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20
THETELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, AUG. 20. 1874.


The Milwaukee County Democratic Con
vention, which assembled at Prairieville, on
Monday of last week, made the following no.
minaton
For CoUNcIL-James Kneeland, Adam
E. Ray, Jacob II. Kimball.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Ell
lis, Chas. L. Brown, William Shew, Byron
Kilboun, Benjamin Ii. Mooers, Geo. IL.
Walker.
SnERIFF-John White.
REGISTER Solomon Juneau.
So far as we are acquainted with this tick
ct, we consider it unexceptionable. We
doubt not it will be elected by handsome
minority.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20
STATE ELECTIONS.

In Illinois, the democrats have elected 6
out OF the members Of Congress, a MAORI
~ in both branches of the legislature, and "A
majority of about l2,0e0 on the popular
vote.
The following with regard TO North Car
DINA, we copy from the Buffalo Economist
of the 18th:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

The Chevaier A. CaIderon de la Barca
presented his credentials on the 9Th inst,
TO the President, and was recognized as
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenl-
potentiary TO Spain.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

Under dae of August 18th, the Buffalo
Economist thus speaks of the market in that
city:
"The wheat and flour market is very dull
New Ohio held yesterday at 5)c A cargo
atloat today offered at 60 cents; the qualify
inferior. Best samples of old cannot be que
ted above 70c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

II results from the consciousness we have of
the importance ofour principles; conscious
ness which will influence US now as-hcveto
fore.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

The Hon. John NJ. Bolts, lies i'll at the
city of Richmond, under an attack Of con-
gestiye fever.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

The Nile will leave for Buffalo this after
noon; the Madison tomorrow, Wednesday,
afternoon; the Illinois on THURSDAY.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20

It IS better TO do the idIest thing in the
world, than TO SIT idle for half an hour.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-11

Why not? His employer--the merchandise
extensive dry goods MERCHANTS also in the room
within few feet of his confidential clerk. There
he is with his arm around the Prestess of the Sun
He has wife and family up town in handsome
house-he has also pretty suite of roomsin Broad
way-about which the Priestess Of the Sun can tell
you. Why notl He has failed twice for twenty
thousand dolars-and is now "geing it as strong"
as ever. Why cannot he make ''ralse" as well
as his clerk Arcades a,nbo. We couldn't have
elegant, delightful, charming fancy balls and mas
charming men as Mr.. Diddler and Bill Smith, his
confidential clerk-could wef'
&C Decidedly not"
Well then, what do you stare al 7"
sob, thought
You have no business TO think thinking is
voted a bore in New York--it's decidedly not
fashonable-so do what you like--say what you
lke-but don't Misunderstanding is about as un-
fashionable as honesty in New York-sni bono, az
the Roman philosopher said-so don't, beg of you,
don't think"
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srplous FIRE ~ BALrlNons. The Baltimor

SERIOUS FIRE IN BALTIMORE. The Baltimore
American OF yesterday says;--" About halt past 10
O'Clock last night fire broke out In the block OF build
ngs on the southwest OF Cav and Lombard streets
opposite the Exchange and Public Store occupied by
rious Notarics Public Insurance Agents SC The fire
men vete promptly on the spot bnt owing TO the re ori
gnang in the upper part Of the building and getting IN
der the slate roof their efforts ang except in
saving the surrounding property he books, papers,
office furniture. nc Of number OF the occupants, we're
saved by the eS.rtons Of the emen and citizens The
buildings we're owned by Messrs John Donnell sons,
whose counting room wns In part oil them Inc loss
fully covered nv Insurance. postscript dated O'Clock,
says The FIRE has extended from the original block
TERED above 20 the warehouse aanne on Gay street
occupied by Mr. Euing grocer and co emission uerchant,
and smoke is also issuing from the roof o the next build
ing occupied ny Messrs n II r. Tucker. ] he hrrm,n
seem almost exhausted BY labor and intense cold Many
Of them appear cased IN ice Ike knights In amor good
and true"
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BLoopY AND FArAL REScoNrRE. becomes our
painful duty TO record OF the most bloody ira
gedes with which the newspapers ofhe day are crowded
On Friday last difficulty occurred at grocery be.
longing to james Long situate the road side about
half way between this place and Auraria in which MIR.
Long Peter Trammell, James Helton and Lsudawck
DobBs were engaged and which resulted in the sbbng
of the three by the former and the deah Of Dobbs
which ensued the following evening The other two,
will under proper treatment and attention
loussa (Gd) Account Eel. !.
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her real sex. and CONFUSING the crowd around

her real sex, and CONFUSING the crowd around
with laughter.
Tomorrow, then, my dearest
DO keep your hands of me, sir
What bust"
"Will your Majesty accept my hand ~"
''Sweet nun smile upon your save"-
"Come now, Jack, tell ME where she is
Come hither All, you precious pander villain.
Where is the lady p
"Tell me, who is that '''', voiuptuons creature
dressed as Queen Nab 81
"Oh he, he, that is old mother
Hush, see that Turk coming
"Why, my eyes, Jim, that ere gal ID one Of
"Oh ! look there, what woman-what n touA-
meure =! said an old, withered vo,agy Of pleasure,
dressed as Romeo run
"What, do you mean the G,tana O.
"No, no-the delicious ere ature-the MillineI"
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IEw YORK LraIxr.ArrRr.---In A

NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Assembly, on
Thursday, Mr.. J. Smith reported in favor Of the
bill relative to the inspection OF -four, meo &c in the
city OF New York; majority report Mr. Ross asked
that the bill might be- laid the table for few days lie
believed such information would be received from the city
Of New York in few days would lead 20 the in,roduo
ton OF bill Mr. Hulburt hoped not The bill had
already been in the hands OF the committee for three
weeks. The bill was committed.
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dressed pirate, and whose taste IN WINE ana
women ia indIsputablc Queen Victoria is seen AZ
the other end of the table, looking unutterable
majesty. variety of other characters hgure IN
the back grounds and the band, IT VII lie seem are
dlscoursiny most eloquent music, accointlaniro py
the variations on the knife and fork, at the table
After supper. the table having been rather
abruptly broken down, IN consequence. OF
several of the gentlemen. aud the jackasr
amongst the number, having initiated the
q cotillion on it the company returned 10 the
dancing rooms" The music, and hustle, and
crnwdng, and pressure and uproar WAS most ex-
citing The ladies had more abandon, and the
gentlemen were more dillgent and perseverlng IN
their attentions, than ever Several little rows oc-
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"statue which enchan,s the world"

and il will be perceived that her dress has an ap.
proprate breyity. Near her is aladywhosc mask had
fallen off, enabling US TO recognise the daughter
Just separated from her second husband, and now
appears listen with much interest the atering
compliments Of celebrated auctioneer, VINO is
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person speaking 10 a very deaf man, and get
ting angry hs not catching his meaning, said why
II as pliipnAD CO That may b., sir replied the Ioor
man. "but am Ell"