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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

REDUCTION or PosTAGE.-Thc bill pro-
vlding for the reduction of postage passed
the Senate on the 2Sth uIt. By vote of p
to Ia. The rates of postage agreeable to
the provisions of this bill, arc reduced TO
three cents for distance less than 30 miles
over 30 and not above 100 miles, fire cts.
--ovcr 100 and not exceeding SEQ miles,
fifteen cents Newspapers not exceeding a
given size IcO0 square inches) TO be sent
free of postage to subscribers residing with
in 30 miles--to subscribers residing over
30 miles distant and not exceeding 100
miles, half cent each paper--ovcr 100
miles, one cent. The postage on newspa-
pers of greater SIZE than 1900 square in
ches, to be charged the same as on pam
phlets and magazines.
The iranking privilege by this bill is We
ry materially restricted. It is generally he
lieved that the bill will pass the House of
Representatives The final passage of this
bill will be hailed with acclamation from all
parties, and we doubt not the whole country
will reap essential advantages fiom it: while
thed ssemination ofin.elli gence will be great
ly chcapcnd, the revenues of the Post Office
Department will at the same time be fully
sustained.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

All the documents in connection with the
Texas negotiation hive been Published.
Among the documents are letters from many
of our high functionar;es. There is letter
from Mr.. Calhoun, which the \. Y. Evening
Post, calls systematic defence of slavery,
and not very ere tsble to Mr.. Cllhoun. We
have glanced at the letter, and entertain the
same views We believe it is letter from
Mr.. Calhoun to the British Minister We
hive not got the letter before ms. but we re-
collect that Mr., Calhoun regre's deeply that
Great Britain has avowei her intention TO
use her influence to abolish slavery through
but the world, as he thinks That any in:erte =
renee with the slave institutions ofthe south,
will seriously affect our prosperity as ma
ton. This is a most singular crochet for a
mind like Mr.. Calhoun's to entertain. 1t is
most curious thing TO us, that tie prospe-
riy of this free republic depends upon the
perpctuation of siareyy among us; Mr.. Cal
houn may understand it, but we cannot.
Some considerable excitement has been
occasional by the publication of these docu-
ments. Such mltters are always secret and
confidential until thenegotiaton be perfect
ed; i'll this case, however. they hive reached
the public, which is the cause of the excite
ment The publisher of the ~ Y Post has
been summoned 10 Washington to answer
questions touching the matter. What course
the Senate will adopt in this no;el case. re-
mains to lie seen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

CuRIous RELlc.-At The corner of Bay
ard and Bowerv, New York. is Hotel
called the North American, and on top there
Of you may spy the wooden image of a lad,
with ragged knees and elbows. whose moth
er doesn't know they RE OUT That image
commentaries the history of Yankee boy
by tho name Of David Reynolds. Some
fifty years ago, he came here at the age OF
twelve or fourteen, without a copper in his
pocket think he had run away; at all
events, he was alone and friendless. Wea-
ry and hungry, he leaned against tree,
where the hotel now stands every eye
looked strange upon him, and he felt utterly
fororn and dsheartened. While he was
trying to devise some honest means TO OBJ
tain food, gentleman inquired for boy
to carry trunk to the wharf; the Yankee
boy eagerly offered his services. For the
job he received twenty FIVE cents; most of
which he spent for fruit to sell again. He
stationed himselfby the friendly tree where
he first obtained employment and soon dis
posed of his stock to advantage, and with
increased capital he increased his stock.
He must have managed his business with
Yankee shrcwdness, or perhaps he was a
cross of Scotch and Yankee, for he soon
established a respectable fruit stall beneath
the tree, and then bought small shop that
stood within the shade, and then he pur
chased LOT of land, including several bull
dings around; and finally he pulled down
the old house, and built up the large hotel
which stands there. The old tree seemed
to him like home. There he had me, with
his good luck in a strange city; and from
day to day, and mouth to month, those
friendly boughs had still looked down upon
his rising fortune. He would not desert
that which stood by him in the hours fhis
poverty ard t;ial. 1t must be moved 10
make room for the big mansion; but it
should not be destroyed. From its beloved
trunk he caused his image to be carved,
as memento Of his own lorlorn beginnings,
and Of his grateful recolections. That it
might tell trnthful tale and remind Of
early struggles, the rich citizens of New
York, caused it to be carved with ragged
trousers and jacket out at the elbows.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

SENATOR NILE5.--Thc Hon. John NJ.
n les, of Connecticut, has been made the
object Of incessant attack by his political
enemies, during his illness, and his incom-
potency to a seat in the Senate of the Uni
ted States, has been openly avowcd on the
ground that he is actually aboring under
mental insanity. The question as to his
qualification is however about TO undergo an
investigation. On the 30h ult. the attend
ancc Of Nr. Niles in the Senate of the Uni
ted States was announced by Mr.. Fairfield.
who presented the credentials and moved
the administering of the customary OATH
Objections were immediately raised TO Mr.
Niles qualifications. Mr.. Fairfield desired
the Senate to satisfy themselves upon the
subject by any measure deemed necessary
to proper investigation. After some dis
cussion, it resulted ia the adoption of a rcso-
luton, appointing committee Of FIVE to de
tcrmine whether Mr.. Niles has the consttu-
tional qualifications, TO entitlc him TO a seat
in the Senate of the United States The
committee is composed of wings and demo
Gratis.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

Col. BENTON. This distinguished states
man has addressed a very able letter, under
date of April 2O.h, s.to the members of the
Texan Congress, in answer to their commu-
n'cation 10 him expressing the wish of Tex
as tobc admitted into the American Union"
The letter is characterized with an intimate
acquaintance of the subject, and with an
embodiment of facts which entities ii to
consideration. Bat few statesmen of our
country are better qualified to express op;n-
ions on subjects requiring profound research
and affecting the general interests of the
American people. Col. Benton is decidedly
opposed to the present movement for the
annexation of Texas to the United States
he deems the present time for such u con
summation entirely out of place and impro-
per- Bat he declares himself in favor oil
the incorporation of Texas with this countr,
whenever it can be accomplished without
interfering with the rights of Mexico.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

OuR HARBoR.-We yesterday took the
pains 10 ascertain the number of vessels
now in our 'artor, and believe the number
TO Be nearly as follows; -Schooners, So;
Brigs, II; Steamboats,, 10; Steam Propell-
er, /; making ll6 in all. Such is the
crowded state Of the creek, that persons
could cross from one side to the other at
almost any point between the foot Of Main
street and Commercial 81. The Steam
boat Emerald managed TO get from the foot
of Main street, out ofthe harbor yesterday,
after working nearly the whole forenoon.
ButJalo Economist
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

SENsIRIMTY.-A case of painful and
singular interest, has just occurred on the
Island of Aran, having a considerable 1c-
ScmbEnco in its details TO some ofthe tragic
border ballads of the pId8n time. 4 few
days ago the daughter Of respectable fnm-
er of Anchincajrn, a village three miles
south of Lamlash, was about 10 be married
10 a young man of her own rank. The
marriage day arrived. and, as the custom is.
a cayalcadc of friends were invited TO assem-
bic at her fathers house al an early hour TO
proceed from thence TO meet the bridegroom,
who resided at the north end of the island.
some fifteen miles distant. The morning
was very s;ormy; so that from it and other
causes only three appeared TO proceed on
The journey. The bride felt the circum-
stance was comcmptuouS injury done to
her feelings and character, and could not
brook the thought that her intended hus-
band Witnessing such a small number APP
pioach;ng to meet him on the road, espe-
cially as she knew his company wonld be
numerous. So intense did her mental
sutieungs become. that ere midday reason
was uabinged, and the young and blooming
bride became Wild and fearful maniac =
The anxious bridegroom and his party arri-
we'd at her fathers house, but she resisted
all his cntreaties and refused all consolation.
The fearful malady increased till nature was
exhausted and vitality expired, and on Fri
day last her burial bed was made in the
cold grave of Kilmorre church yard
Glasgow Jour.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

Capt. Kelley. Of The schr Forest King,
arrived from 81. Thomas, reports that IA
severe shock of an earthquake was exper-
fenced in that place about 10 o'clock on the
10Th inst. 1t caused great excitement for
some hours, aud numbers of the nhabi
ants left their houses and fed into ihe
streets for security.
We are happy to learn, however. no
damage was sustained. Capt X. thinks
from the direction Of the roaring and vlo-
Iencc Of the shock, the effects may have
been disastrous TO the wind ward islands,
Charleston Patriot.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

List Of ALL our Foreign Ministers Pleni-
potentiary, times of their appointments sal
aries, &c.
Edward Everett, of Massachusetts, APP
pointed 1911, to Great Britain, residence
London, salary 1000, outfit 50, 600.
William r. King, of Alabama,appointed
1874, to France, residence Paris, salary
$4,000, outfit $4,000.
Charles L. Todd, of Kentucky, appoin-
ted 1871, to Russia, residence S.. Peters
burg, salary $4,000, outfit 50, 900.
Henry Wheaton, or Rhode Island, appein-
ted 1897, to Prussia, residence Berlin, sal
AIRY $4,000 outfit $4,000.
Daniel Jeniler, of Maryland, appointed
1871 10 Austria, residence Vienna, salary
50, 1000, outfit $4,000.
Wilson Shannon. of Ohio, appointed 49,
Al, TO Mexico, residence Mexico, salary
50, 900, outfit $4,000.
Henry A. Wise, of Virginia, appointed
1874, to Brazil, residence Rio Janeiro, sal
arv $4,000, outfit $4,000.
Washington Irving, Of New York, APP
pointed 1912, TO Spain. residence NJ adrid,
Salary $4,000, outfit $4,000.
Caleb Cushlng,of Massachusetts, appoin-
ted lS13,to China, residence Pekin,. salary
So ,0e0, outfit SIS, 900.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

SECRETARY OF THE TREAsURY.--Th
Hon. John G. Spencer resigned the office of
Secretary of the Treasury tod and ii is
said thlt Judge Green, of New jersey, is to
be nominated to fill the vacancy caused by
The resignation. We suppose there is no
doubt but Judge Green VIII be Mr.. Spen-
GERS successor, as il was understood here
last winter, while Mr.. Spencer's name was
before the Senate TO fill the vacancy on the
bench Of the Supreme Court, caused by the
death of Judge Thompson, that in case Of
his confirmation, Judge Green was to be az
pointed Secretary OF the Treasury.
We have heard no particular reason as
signed for Mr.. Spcncer's res gnation; but we
Awe understood, fer several weeks past. that
there has been general misunderstanding
between him and the President Globe. Of
30M alt.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14
VENOM OF THE LEsNAKE.-Aud

VENOM OF THE RATTL EsNAKE--Audu-
bon relates a singular instance OF the ven-
ON of the rat,lesnake's tooth, years after it
had been removed from the jaws of the
snake. Arrows, too, diPpedin the venom
of the raitlesnake, will cause death ages af-
ter. The most etfectual remedy yet dis
covered against the bite Of the rattlesnake
is ardent spirits. Quarts oft can be drunk
by the bitten person without producing in
toxication. If Immediately resorted to, land
swallowed ad Hbitum, it seldom fails TO el-
feet cure. So Alcohol is good for one
thing, if no other.--N. q. Pic.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

DtcArITATIoN OF VICE CoNsUL.-In
letter received by gentleman of Phla-
delphia, dated Feb, 20. 1914. from the L.
). consul at Tapgior, Morocco, it is stated
that the Emperor of Morocco a few DAYS
previous 10 the date given above, had taken
il into bis head to decapitaie vice consul.
or consular agent, then holding commission
from the Spanish consul, by which the sac
red rights oil an official ioroign agent we've
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

Having been absent during the main part
of the week. we nave not the time even if
we had the inclination, 10 reply to the very
many wise and witty sayings Of tue lust AInc-
rican. In what we have heretofore said we
have desired only to show in its true light
the honesty of this = somewhat active ppliti-
clan" in begging an Office at the hands OF
the ':traitor,'' and his scnsitiycncss in doing
it after his lavish abuse OF him. As for per-
sonal attacks, whatever opinion the some
what active gentleman may entertain Of him
self, in our opinion, such game would never
pay for the ammunition, and we never ntcn-
ded TO waste any in that way We doubt not
he estimates the delicacy Of his present po-
sition, aud the feeling he manilests is at least
very natural. He wishes Us 10 let him alone
and threatens with a Withdrawal Of bis good
will if We do not, and also appeals TO our gc-
nerosity in the premises We can stand the
threat very well, but we have an amiable
weakness, in the way of generosity, and if
the somewhat active politician will pay for
his commission in some way besides putting
John Tyler through the medium Of his paper
we will promise TO let him alone.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

The opinions of the most prominent men
of the country, arc now known on the cues.
ton of the annexation of Texas to the Uni
ted States. Gen. Jackson, Daniel Webster
Col Benton, Mr.. McDufy, Martin Van Bu-
rem, Henry Clay, besides several others, have
recently given written expressions of opin-
ion OH the subject.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

The RI Rev ]. NJ. Henri, Catholic Bish-
op of Milwaukee, arrived at Milwaukee, on
Friday the 9th alt On Sunday he preached
TO an OVERLOOKING congrcgatlon--the morn
ing services were conducted in the German
language, and the remainder of the exerci-
ses in English.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

The editor of the American complains of
personalities. If we have ever been guilty
of personalities partaking in any degree OF
the character of some of his late articles. we
humbly beg pardon of our readers. We
should be sorry SO to outrage common de-
cency.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

CHEAP TRAVELLING. For Cabin pass
age from Cincinnati TO New Orleans, a
distance Of some 1900 miles; only ten doll
ars is charged. This includes board--and
at tables as well and profusely filed rs can
be found at any hotel in the country and
in as splendid boats as can be found afloat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

DE,TH OF COMMANDER j. ID WILLIAM
soS.-A Havana correspondent oil the
Charleston Mercury announces the death,
from bnmorrhage of the lungs, on the llth
inst about forty-fve miles in the interior.
Of Commander Jesse ID. Williamson, U. S.
Navy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

A bill has passed both Houses of Con-
gress authorizing the holding Of an extra
session of the Legislature of the Territory
of Iowa, TO commence at Iowa City on the
10th of June next. The object Or the ex-
ira session is to make new apportionment OF
Representatives in the Legislature, to be
based upon the returns of population made
by the Assessors Of the several townships.
The majority for a Convention to fern q
State Government is nearly 5000 in that
Territory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

NIRGINIt ELECTION. The returns of the
election in Virginia are thus far incomplete
The Globe of the 39th ult, has ret urns from
the greater part Of the counties in the state
The House of Delegates will probably stand
nearly tie; in the Senate there will be
democratic majority from s 10 10. Accord
,ng TO the Globe the aggregate democratic
majority in the State is between three and
four thousand.
The old favorite of the lakes, the Great
Wcstcrn,with her favorte commander, Capt.
Walker, came up to the pier of Messrs.
Hutchinson, Wheeler & Co.. on Sunday
evening last She left Detroit with about
800 passengers and any quantity of freight
for the upper lakes. A large number of pas
sengers, with heavy amount Of freight we're
lcfhcre. This is the first "trip of the Western,
and she brings a greater amount of freight
and passengers, thln any boat before this
season. The Western always has been the
tavoritc of the lakes, and sac will maintain
her standing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

In another column will be found the trea-
ty which has been signed by the respective
parties for the annexation of Texas. The
apprehensions which have been extensively
manifested of It's immediate ratification by
the Senate, will be in measure diminished
in consequence Of the recent letters which
have emanated from Mr.. Van Bmen, Benton,
Clay, &c. These cannot fail of having an
influence upon the final disposition of the
question. Whatever opinions may be enter
tanned as TO the ultimate disposal of the
matter, we think it will be pretty generally
conceded that in the present condition OF
Texas and the attitude Of other powers, es-
pecially Mexico, 1t is highly improper TO
sonsummate the union at the present time.
That such is the prevailing sentiment, we
infer from some Of the leading political
journals which have advocated annexation
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

AGE OF ANIMALS. A bear rarely ex-
ceeds twenty years; a fox fourteen or six
teen; lions are long lived-Pompey livedto
the age orseventy years; squirrel or hare
seven or eight years; rabbits seven. Ele-
plants have beea known 10 live to the great
age Of four hundred years. When Ajax
ander the Great had conquered one Porus,
king India, he took great elephant which
had fought vaiantly for the king, and named
him Ajax, dedicated him 10 the Sun, and let
him go with this inscription, "Alaxander,
the son Of Jupiter, hath dedicated Ajax TO
the Sun" This elephant was found with
this inscription, three hundred years altar
ward. Pigs have been known 20 live to the
age ofthirty years; the rhnoceros 10 twenty.
A horse has been known to live to the age
Of sixty-two years, but averages twenty o:
thirty. Camels sometimes live to the age
of one hundred Stays are long lived.
Sheep seldom exceed the age Of ten. Cows
live about fifteen years.-Cuvier considers
it probable that whales sometimes live one
thousand years. Mr.. Mallerton has the
skeleton of a swan that attained the age OF
two hundred years. Pe!icans are long lived.
A tortoise has been known 10 live to the age
Of one hundred and seven.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

Wine NATIONAL CONVENTION. III he
Baltimore Convention, which assembled on
the lst inst, nominated HENRY CLAY for
President and THEODORE FRELINGuUYsES
for Vice President. The nomination OF
Mr.. Clay was a matter of general cxpccta-
ton, he being evidently the only available
candidate Of the party in the present exigen-
cics Of the case. The nomination of Mr.
Frclinghuysen however, will take many OF
the party by supriso--he had not been We
ry generally spoken Of as a candidate pre-
vious TO the Convention. lie is neverthc.
less good man, having for many years been
prominent officer of the American Tract
Society, and having taken much interest in
other religious operations of the day. The
Convention perhaps deemed it important TO
select moral and religious man as candi-
date for the Vice Presidency, in order to al
lay the scruples of conscience which might
bcset moral men, voting for man for the
Presidency, possessed of gambling, slave
holding and dueling propensitics. A christ
ian coupled with big sinner in matter of
suffrage, may perhaps tend to ncutralize the
rcpugnancc which some might entertain for
the latter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

We had an opportunity of viewing the
: Wisconsin, as she lay at the wharf of Mes
srs. Lake, Fisk, and Lay, on Tuesday last.
She is 1900 tons burtheu, and is said TO be
the largest boat in the world; whether she is
or not, we believe she is the most splendid
one, lorwe can hardly conceive how her con-
veniences and elegances could be surpassed.
We cannot 60 into detail of the comforts
and luxuries of her accommodations; we
could see nothing wanting, and we thought
the remark of Captain Randall, that she was
6 floating Astor House, was we'll warran-
ted. We predict that this boat and her off
GERS will be fayorites with the travelling pub
lie
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

The ST. Lonis New Era says that goods
are now imported from Liverpool to that
city in thirty days.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

TExAs-The ladies are said 10 be all in
favor Of aRHerdtioR--to 4 man.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

4 clock is a very rfcK-lish thing, more
so than love, in orr opinion
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

MEw-sIcAL.-They advertise kittens for
sale in New York. Singular pursuit.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-05-14

W1R OR SoMgrHING WoRsE.-An ALARM
ing feud has arisen between the petticoat
and pantaoon tribes in Buffalo. 1t is rum
and tobacco, rs. rouge and bustles The
girls have issued an edict against rum and
tobacco. The men hereupon met in coun-
Gil, and sent forth a bill against rouge and
bustles. They might have gone farther,
and repudiated stul1ing and padding of
all sorts. The fact is, no man who marries
a fashionable girl now, knows anything
about the commodity he is taking. She may
look as nice and plump as lump Of new
butter, and turn out as scraggy and lank
as a furnished pullet. We support theanti-
rouge and hustle party, and the other side
too. We go in Cor both doctrines.