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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

Mr.. Horace Greedy, in his reply TO Mr.
Kennedy of Indiana. or the subject of the
tariff, takes occasion to brag of his extended
subscription list, and the chcapncss with
which no furnish l,o paper la consc-
qucncc. Did it never occur TO NJ. Horace
Greedy, that there are number of printers
out west, who need protective tarilo New
York papers, to enable them to compete with
such publishers as Mr.. Greedy; and did il ne.
yer occur to him how admirable 1t would be
for tho people here to be compelled TO sup
port their home manufacture of newspapers,
Instead Of sending OF their money for chc1P
foreign sheets, such as the Tribune. 1t
seems TO us that Mr.. Grccly's views of pro-
lection arc very limited.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

TRIAL OF THE GoRDoNs The trial of
the Two Gordon's, charged with the murder
Of Amasa Sprague. in Providence has ter
IN mated. We take the result from the
Journal Of that CITY, of yesterday:
The trial OF John Gordon and William
Carbon, accused of the murder cf Amasa
Sprague having occupied the Supreme
CourI for ne days, was brought to close
last evening, The cnse WINS delivered 10
the jury at five O'Clock after an elaborate
charge from the Chief Justice. The jury,
after being out about an hour and half,
returned with verdict of GUILTY against
John Gordon, and NOT GUILTY as to VIM
Gordon. The former listened to the YER
dict with perfect calmness; the latter was
much affected. William was discharged,
and on parting both were much affected"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30
THREE DAYS LATER FROM ENG.
LAND

The packet ship, Cambridge, arrived
at New York on Friday morning from
Liverpool, with advices 10 Sunday the 9Th
nlt., inclusive. The news is of no mpor-
lance, except in the cotton market, which
was more active at slight reduction, on
the lower grades owing TO the news Of the
increased crops in America; the effect of
these advices has been rather TO sustain
our market. The corn market is dull.
American Flour is rather lower.
There is rumor that Lord Warncliff
will succeed the Earl de Grey as Lord
Lieutenant of ireland, and Lord Langdale
Sir Edward Sugden, as Irish Chancellor.
In the House Of Commons Mr.. Cobden's
motion for a select committee to inquire
into the effects of protective duties on i'm
ports, upon the interests of the tenant farm.
crs and farm-laborers of the country.
was rejected by vote Of 1873 to 224.
1t is generally expected that the Queen
of England, &C :ompanied by her consort,
will arrive at Berlin on the 18th of Nav.
But wish is said to have been expressed
in London, that the visit, like that to Louis
Philippe, may be considered friendly
meeting.
1t is said that the Emperor Of Russia
will pay his compliments 10 the Queen of
Great Britain before he goes to Vienna.
The Queen, on her return will pass a
few days on the banks of the Rhine.
The mercantile markets have been firm
the past week, and the deliveries for home
consumption have rather increased.
The public securities have varied but
little.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30
certain and preearious employnlent for

cerialn and prccarious employment for
workmcn. Every day The old processes
are simplfied, The power Of machinery is
extended, experience and skill are reader
ed unnecessary, human hands are dispensed
with; and at last the principal agents in a
manufacturing establishment are the cap
iialist and mechanician. AT all events,
though this precise consummatiun could
not be reached, il is one 10 which we are
continually approaching. Accordingly.
the historyiof most manufactures, those of
cloth in particular, Of whatever material
composed, is full of instances Of want of
employment, and restitution occasioned by
introduction OF swilter and simpler pro-
cesses which dispense with human expe-
rience and labor. Agriculture is not SUBJ
lect TO such changes. The more minutely
the earth is cultivated, the more it requires
the labor of the hand.
Meantime there can be no doubt that
our country is destined 10 become, to a
certain extent, manufacturing country.
The mechanical genius of our countrymen,
employed iG Europe, devising swilter and
ShS''PCi ohcS hiun oiS PidSuCeu lIeI ., anu
substituting machinery for workmen makes
this inevitable, with or without high ia
riff. The Introduction of the two inven-
tons of which we have spoken in the be-
ginning of this article, will throw thou
sands in Europe Out Of employment. Ma
ny will starve in consequence, and many
will emigrate. Every invention Of this
kind but increases tho crowds which seek
refuge on our shores.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

We publish on the outside of our paper
of to-day, The main part of an address TO the
people of the United States, written by Parko
Goodwin, on the subject of social reform. II
was prepared and adopted at Uaitcd States
Convention of Fourricritcs held in \,
Y. City, on Fourriers birth day, the 9th o.
April. There is ccrtanly no highcr or mo. c
important subjects to occupy the mind than
those which are there treated of, and we con
ccve the space it occupies, we'll filled We
arc glad that the size of our paper is such
that we can, as desired, give place 10 yalua
bic articles of length, and at the same time
furnish variety of other reading. Eleven
columns OF matter besides The six occupied
by this address, are this week given.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30
WI. BURROWS.
Brockport, April q, 1874.

BATHING IL THE DEAD SEA.-Thc cor
respondent Of the New York Anne RIGA
gives the following notice OF a visit to ,hi,
standing problem in natural history of the
Holy Land. The gentlemen of the party
determined TO test the reported buoyancy
Of the water by personal; experience.
Ihey state, that where the water was
five feet deep, they were so buoyed up that
they could only touch the bottom with the
points of their Toes Advancing Il, where
to where the water was six inches deeper,
Their ieet were suddenly taken from under
them and they were thrown ia horizo n
tai position upon the surface Of the water.
The could not maintain Il perpendicular
position without using some effort. They
then swan TO where the water was ex-
tremeIy deep, and endeavored 10 sink,
which they found impossible, even with
some eiior; to do. They could walk in the
water equally as well as OH land, with their
heads entirely above the surface. They
found that they could sit and converse ns
easy as on divan. A strong breeze came
on from the south, and with il a heavy
swell They described the sensation pro-
duced by this riding on the sea, without
vessel or plank under them, as very SIM
gular. One Of them had never before ven
tured beyond bis depth in water; while here
he was enabled, without the least sense Of
danger, to go to any distance from the
land. They became convinced that what
had been said respecting the great specific
gravity and buoyancy Of the water of the
Dead Sea is entirely correct.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

INTERESTING FROM OREGoN.--It seems
by recent intelligence from Oregon, that
the enterprisng settlers from the United
States, who have taken up their residence
IN that country, are adopting measures To
organize a regular government for their
individual and social protection. In the
Spring of last year, the government was
regularly formed by the choosing of Judges,
sherifIs, clerks, &c. II was a perfect
territorial government, except that no
Governor was appointed Al Willamette
Falls, there have been erected two -four
and two saw mills, and between thirty and
forty story frame dwellings The
settlement is upon Willamette river,
branch of The Columbia. 1t is stated iaat
the climate is good, that there is no sick
ness Of consequence, and that mechanical
labor commands from 50 to 3d. per day.
An Indian war threatened them by com
bination of The most formidable tribes west
of the Rocky Mountains, but the settlers
did not fear them as long as they kept united
among themselves.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

"BEAuTY AND BoeTY.'-The origin of
lhs infamous battle cry is thus accounted
tor by General Jackson, in recent letter:
Hermitage, Feb. 10, 1874.
Dear Sir: Under cover for my friend,
the Hon. Franklin Pierce, of New Hamp-
shire, OF date the I'd instant, | have re-
celved yours OF the Goth October, 1914. in
which you state ''ihat in your history of
New Hampshire you have crted the fact
that the words beauty and booty were used
as watch-words by the British a, New Or
leans, &c that this has been contradcted
in one of the federal papers, and you ap-
peal TO me for the truth Of this statement"
TO which reply that on the 9Th January,
1913. after the battle of that morning, was
found amongst the papers of a British SER
gean, that fell near the line, Zone Of the
left columns Of the British army, command
ed by General Keane, and led on by Col.
Rodney against my right, an orderly book
containing the words .'Beauty and Booty"
as the watch-words of the British army for
the 9Th of January, 1915. These words
being found in the sergeani's orderly book,
were believed by all to have been the
watch words of the British army on that
day. The British officers have since de-
MED that it was not given by the command
er-in-chier; but i would have been an aw-
full responsibility for subordinate officer
10 have given it without the knowledge and
consent of the ommander-in-chef. From
the fact disclosed, none of nv officers, as
well as myself ever doubted but that i; was
the real wa:chword Cor the day in the Bri-
fish army, and history has thus recorded.
These are the facts, and posterity must
judge whence the wArcH-woRD proceeded.
| am greatly debilitated, W rite with diff
Guilty, and must close.
Your most obedient servant.
ANDREW JACKSON.
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TELEGRAPH
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, APRIL 80. 1911.

81 ANNExATIoN OF TExAs.-This question
is doubtless now before the Senate of the
United States; what will be IFS fate remains
to be seen. But whatever may be its fate
at present, we have not shadow of doubt
but The time will come when Texas will form
a part of this Union. 1t is in the natural Or
der of things and nothing can prevent il;
and not only will Texas be united, but the
whole inhabitable portion of North America
where insurmountable barriers to emigration
do not exist. Such is the character of our
people, that they will in time, spread them
selves over the face of the whole country,
and being of Us in every particular, they must
eventually resolve themselves under the same
government, and claim the same protecting
Union The assimilation is as natural as
the comminglng of waters, and in our OPT
MON, nothing can preventit. 1t seems to us
that there is nothing in this to be dreaded.
We are well aware of the motives of many
in connection with this question. Some an
ticipate by the agitation of the waters, them
selves 10 rise 10 the surface; and many no
doubt push its consummation hoping to per-
petuate the slave strength and slavery. But
there is nothing here for the patriot to fear
La our opinion, there is no power under Hea-
ven can perpetuate slavery in these United
States, or for any great length of time de-
lay ITS abolition. 1t is a matter depending
not upon physical but upon moral strength.
And SO sure as morality is for the interest of
every man, and so sure as the progress of wis
dom will establish its dictates. so sure will
the slavehol der himself take the shackles
from the limbs Of the slave. In view of the
light which is dff'lsing itself through the
mass of mind, the chains of the slave are but
as bands of ice in the summers sum- The
hopes of those who seek to perpetuatc slave
ry by this annexation, or the fears of those
who anticipate that thereby it will be perpc
tuated, in our opinion, are alike groundless
Whatever may be the motives or the hopes
or fears Of men in agitating this question, we
sec in the annexation but one result. BY
throwing the protective arm Of the Union
over an extensive and rich country, is secu-
red its eventual pcopling by millions of hap
ny frecmcn, working out the great destiny
which government Of the people alone en-
couragcs.
Our right TO annex the territory is another
question, and one upon which those in favor
of annexation, differ somewhat. The indie
pendencc of Texas has been recognized by
all nations, except Mexico. By recognizing
it ourselves, we emphatically declared to the
world the opinion that Texas was free to act
in all things as she chose. 1t would seem
then that mutual treaty between the Uni
ted States and Texas might safely be adopt
ed, without prejudice to the Just rights of
Mexico.
But 1t is matter of vast moment. The
public will should be clearly understood in
the premises, and for that reaoon We ehould
protest against immediate action on the part
of the President and Senate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

IMPORTANT FROM PENNsYLvANIA.-We
have received the important intelligence
important to Sidney Smith. and hundreds
of others, that there has passed a final
reading, in The House Of Representatives
at Harrisburg, the bill imposing three
mill tax, ard submitting to the people the
question Of selling the public works This
looks like earnest. This looks as if honesty,
like glenn Of sunshine through clouds, is
about 10 shine an Pennsylvania. That
Sidney should have scld out !--1Ncw York
MraH.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

If one half the aNative Americans" in
New York city, at the recent election, were
loco focos, ii would give the locofocos, in a
vote of 4s,sO4, about $4,000, leaving the
wings with 10000, and in minority of 49,
600. Now if the editor Of the American
will admit that such rs tire relative strength
of the two parties in New York city, we
will admit that Que half the Native Amcri
cans were loco fncos.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30
GEO. BARsTow.

PERPETUAL Morton ID scoJ EIf
any person doubts that this is an agekbf
improvement and discovery, let him read
the following paragraphs. The discovery
Of perpetual motions il would seem, is be-
coming an every day thing.
From the Utica Gazette, April I2M.
Col. BOOKS PERPETUAL MORTON We
were very much interested and gratifed
by an examination Of the machine recently
invented by Col. Boon, Of Hamilton, Mad
ison county, for perpetual motion, which
is now exhibiting at Mechanics Hail.
That the ingenious inventor has construc-
ted an instrument which will continue in
motion, without being ever touched again.
as long as time lasts and the material Of
which the machine is composed endures, is
very evident to every one who examines
it. Two natural powers, expansion aud
gravitation, which are constantly in ope-
ration in different directions, are SO set 10
work, by means Of machinery, as 10 for
ward the same end. Whether the inven-
ton can be of much practical advantage,
may be questionable, but it is well worth
seeing.
From the Brockport Sentinel, Apra IL.
PERPETUAL MoTIoN.-Ihe subscriber
will exhibit an ingenious and scientific APP
Paratus, which generates its own power,
ana moves with velocity approaching to
that of lightning; and constitutes ono Of
wonders of this age of improvements. IL
will be exhibited at the room Of DIR. Mix,
in this village.
WN RTfPR0WS
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

VIM. Wilkins, Secretary of War, has adj
dressed a letter to the people of the 21s,
Congressional district of Pennsylvania, vim
dicating his course, in having, as a member
of the Cabinet, approved of the treaty fol
the annexation of Texas. We dislike to see
a man doing that for which he deems apollo
gy necessary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

DICNIFIED. 1t is a wei! ascertained fact
that the Presidents son Bob, was recently
in New York City, endcavoring 10 purchase
recruits for his father, by the offer of impor-
tant Offices. The collectorship of n. York.
was offered 7mong the rest, but no person
could be Ind even in that Babylon, who
thought tie Office "A compensation for the
service expected.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

the Oregon question Scaled.- The
following speech made by some western a.
racks, settles the question about Oregon at
once. II is about as good as one half the
speeches made on that subiect:-
"Whar, | say, ,rhar is the individual who
would give up the first foot, the first out
side shadow of foot, of the great Oregon?
There amt no such individual. Talk abou,
treaty occupations TO a country over which
the great American eagle has flown sco:n
treaty occupation; d-n treaty occupation.
WAC wants a parcel Of low nurg .soatside
bal barlans" 70 go in cahool with us, and
share alike piece Of land that always was
aud always will be ourss Nobody. Some
people talk as though they we're altered
of England. IVho'S affeerd. Haven,
we lick'd her twice, and can't we lick her
agn! Lick her! yes; just as easy as a
oar can slip down a fresh peeled saplin-
Some skeery folks talk about the navy of
England; but who cares for the navy?
Others say she is the mistress ofIh ocean.
Supposin she is--anI we The masters of II?
Can't we cut canal from The Mississippi
TO the Mammoth Cave oil kentucky, tern
all the water into it, and dry ap the id
ocean ia three weeksi Whar. then, would
be the navye It would be no rhar., There
never would have been any Atlantic ocean
1t 1t hadn't been for the Mississippi, nor
never will be after we've turned the wa
ters OF that big drink into the Mammoth
Cave! When that's done, you'll see ali
their steamships and their sail ships they
splurge so much about lying high and dry,
iiounderin' like so many turtles Left ashore
at low tide. That's the way we'll fix 'em
Who's atieerdld''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

We learn that the general appropriation bill
for harbors on the Western waters, was de-
ieatcd in the House of Representatives. II
so, it diminishes the chance for an approprl-
alton this session, for this point This gen
eral bill included appropriations for Milwau-
ke, for Chicago, and ST. Josephs.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

The Presidency has been Henry Clay's
ambition ever since he entered upon public
life. For it he has been every thing aud 81
crificed every thing which impcdcd his pro-
gross. This is his last hope; the time is ar
irving upon which all his ambitious schemes
centre. When it is pa ST he will doubtless
cxclam with his counterpart Glenalvon:
'IIad | one grain of faith
In holy legends and religious tales,
| should conclude there was an arm above
That Tough against me, and malignant turned,
To catch myself, the subtle snare | SET"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

The Secretary of War has one most bril-
liant idea in his address to his constituents.
He goes in strong for protection to make a
home market, but he wants TO make that
home market as large as possible, by taking
IN Texas. We should like to know how fan
a home market can extend, and yet be a
home market
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

If our contemporary means to inslnuate CT
Their openly or coverily, that we have designs
upon the bone which has been thrown him
by President Tyler, We would say that after
expressing the honest convictions we have
of that functionary, we could not degrade
ourselves by either begging Or accepting Of
flee at his hands.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

II has been limited that negotiation will
be opened with Mexico, TO obtain her assent
to the annexation of Texas. The following
from the Globe, gives some color to the idea:
although, at the time that Santa Anna was
here, he could hold out no prospect Of obtaining
Immediately the consent of his nation to the indie
pendence Of Texas, yet he told General jackson
that he was himself convinced that Texas "was
but a broken wing TO Mexico" that it would be
mere incumbrance and hindrance until Topped off,
He added, however, that the circumstances under
which he returned TO his country, and the temper
of the public mind there, would render him unable
to press his opinions successfully. Eight years
experience has verified the forecast of Santa Anna
Texas has been, ever since, an oppressive burden
to Mexico. There is ground, therefore, TO suppose
that proposition to President Santa Anna-aeain
in authority and pre-eminent in populaIty-havng
for lts object restoration of the United States TO
their original limits, would be favorably received
A full and fair equivalent 10 Mexico for any sacrifice
she might make, would be cheerfully accorded by
the people of the United States, for establishing the
impossible mountain and desert frontier between
the two nations
We do not like language such as this.
1t looks very much as though there was
some trickery in the matter for partizan
views rather than patriotism which should
characterize every step of a measure SO i'm
portant. Mexico makes no sacrifice, unless
she has claim upon the terrtory--and if
she has claim upon the territory, let us
approach it with that view, and if we want
the territory, purchase it. Let us not talk
about the independence of Texas, and her
right to do as she plcases, and the same
time talk of paying Mexico for the sacrifice
she makes. Mexico has right or she has
not. If she has let Us purchase the terrific
ry if we want it; if she has not let us take
it, If we want it, and let Mexico whistle, If
she can find no better employment.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

Some live Yankee has invented new
kind Of ink called love letter ink Ii is
a sure preventive against all breaches Of
PROMISE as it fades away and leaves the
sheet blank after being used q month.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

answer has been received And the whole
correspondence will be subm,ed to the Sem
ate.
9th The treaty must be ratified = in order
to take efect--within thirty days after it
shall be sent into the Senate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

Mr. Colt, it Will be seen, has been high
ly successful in blowing that ship Of sO) ions
into the air, and demonstrated satisfactorily
that if the British will only bring their ships
ono after another Immediately over this ma
chine and keep them there long enough, we
can blow up their whole navy. We We got
another piecc-makcr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

President Tyler is bent upon having
some kind Of annexation. 1t is said that
he IS on the eve Of being REMARKED. One
state IS insured 10 him-the matrimonial
" \. Mercury. - x
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

A late English paper says that, a few
weeks ago, Mathew Ferguson, keeper OF
| the menagerie and museum at the Starr
Inn, Bal,on, was found in the den of The
male leopard, quite dead and mapgled--
He had whip in his hand, and, ii is sup
posed, that he had entered the den Tor the
purpose Of training the animal, u Ia Carter
or Van Amburgh
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-04-30

Any person who was fortunate enough to
get copy of the last American, will per-
ceiye that the postmaster is liquidating the
debt incurred by his appointment