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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04
WASHINGTON, May 10, l64l.

In connection with the reported cause Of
Mr.. Spencer's resignat on, the toiIow ng
extract of letter fvora Washington. 10 he
New-f ork Evening Post, assumes an air
Of probability and Of interest, without which
we should probably have passed it over as
mere gossip
Mr.. Spencer was man who would not
be made an instrument either in the schemes
Of the administsati n to erect a new party,
or in that grander and more dis5thcc(uIoH ole
of stealing province from friendly aud
unsuSpecllng nojghboring nation. Next 10
the ucYy, the treasury was by far the most
important department 10 be secured in lay
ing the preparations for the civil contest
which was mediate l. Mr.. Spencer can
ROT complain, however, that he WAS not al
lowed a sufficient time OF probation. He
had numerous trials. The last was as fol
lows: in carrying out the preparations for
the naval expedition against Mexico, II be-
came necessary 10 procure the depostc OF
$4,000, 10y way OF secret Scrr c. money
with a confidential agent at Newly DIRK.
AS there could I've discovered no act of Con
gress directing such disposition Of any
part of the public money, Mr.. Spencer,
when requested 10y the President, declines
giving the order, or to a low it to be given
to his subordnates. He next, il is SAID re
ccived q peremptory ordcT to transfer The
money.
MIR. Spencer, seeing the game was up
coolly wrote a second refusal, and with i
soentin note Of resignation. lie remained
tat department Just twenty four hours at
forwards, aud having in that short space
squared all The ends ofhs concerns with il
shook Oft the dust Il his fee; against tht
place. His successor Will undoubtedly be
taken from Virginia, ~or some poor tool wi
be picked up from the North. In the meat
time, the probability is that the $40 LOOT
has gone into the hands of tie cont dcutiI
agent OF the Navy Departments, and has beer
"confdenually" appl cd. Bat this IS a small
item in the iendS wh.ch have lseen absorbc,
in the expenditures of that department. bu
of which there is no account. and which have
yet to be plid BY Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

QUE2E.-lI a tariff of so or 100 pc. cent.
lowes tie price of aR article, how high ia
riff weud it take to afford the article for no.
thing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

The bill curtalling the pay of officers of
the army, which passed the House of Repre-
sentatives, has Leen indefn ely postponed in
the Senate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

a new military post has been established
at Copper Harbour, on Lake Superior. 1t
is garrisoned, and called Fort ilkiAs, in ho-
nor Of the Secretary of War.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

copy printing and to take likenesses are
comparative failures; but for orlamelial de-
Signs, tho mosaic cloh is almost uurlvallod
in beatty.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

FROM HAvANA-Advices to Sth instant
announces the continuance of the excessive
drought The late conspiracy among the
blacks appears to have been known to the
whole slave population, and is slid to have
been countonanccd by Eaglishmen. The
young womcn alone were to be sp1red.
Tu1bul, ex-Engl.sh Cons II II; ITayanl. and
now Judge at ] tmlica, was to have been
chosen provisional king. This TunbulI, il
is said, had 10000 dollars pllceda al his dis
posal, for the support If the insurgents and
the purchase oiarms and ammunition. The
rmg-leaderwas the poet Placed Of Matanzas,
an inllu entail malatto.
Ohe OF the colspirators, a mulatto named
Ccnl', has disclosed the plans Of his compln-
ions. He says: Every town had enemies
IN lis bosom. We hoped to become masters
OF the Island, and marry the white women,
on this account, we We're ordered not to kill
1t lest those who were not old and ugly.
FINALLY, the disclosures which | have yet to
make VII fill the whole world WITH horror.f'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

G5TNe are requested to direct attention
10 the Ladies' Fair, to be held at the Ma
tional, on Thursday next
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

Large guam tiles of goods have been Ian
ded al this place from steamboats, and pro-
pellers, within few days.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04
WISCONSIN PHALANX.

The following letter containing iniorma-
ton with rea ard to the first operations of the
Wisconsin Phalanx, will be read with inter
est.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

Thomas Hillhouse of Waterviiet, Albany
co. y. E.. has herd O. Durham cattle, forty
head, of the finest breed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

The Eas ern harlor and river bill which
passed the House, has been rcpor:el by the
Committee Oh Commerce, in the Senate
without amendment, ana with a recomnen-
dation that it do pass.
The same committee Ieporei back with
out amendment and with recommendation
that it do pass, the western general harbor
and river bill.
The Committee on Territories reported,
with recommendation that it do pass. "a
bill granting section of land for the inn
provcmel 1t of Grant river, at the town of Po-
tosi, ia Wisconsin Territory"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

M'llard Fillmore has written a letter to
Thuilow Weed, stating that he will not be
a candidate for Governor of the state OF n.
York.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-04

We republish this week The act amcndato-
ry of the Justices act. We have had re-
pcated calls for it, and repubiish it as there is
10 indication of,he appearance of the pamp-
bet laws. When the acting Secretary took
the responsibility of giving the publishing of
the laws 10 W. W. Wyman, he should have
done his whole duty by putting him under
bonds TO complete them at specified time,
which we imagine lie did not dos
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hirty thousand instead Of %, 925.
STATE ELECTIONS IN 1910 AND 1874.

Democratic gain. 1906 in thirteen States
This exhibits large increase in the Democratic
vote, and reversion of the majority to their side
When compared with the vote Harrison received,
their gain appears more than double the above.
We do not see in this, however, any thing to be
particularly Joyful about, far the next Presi
dent is concerned 1t certainly looks well for the
Democrats to show such increased strength at this
moment, but they have more than thirty thousand,
or even 10000 to gain in order to wipe of the
overwhelming majority which the Wing party re-
ceived in 1910. But there is principle in the
Democratic ranks-a cohesive principle that
never deserts them in Grain or shine.' They
stick together and march to the polls as one man,
while their opponents are kept by their iresides by
single drop Of rain or an inch Of street mud. In
order the more clearly to illustrate the position we
take in this article, this subject, we will throw
the aggregate in this country for ten years. in
IN a crmparat table
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-28
City Intelligence.

Police Rec0rd.-AuG. 27-PRoBABLE ARREST OF
ALEXANDER HoAG.-This noted individual seen on
Monday evening issuing from house in Wille street
where appears he has been secreted since he made his
escape from the City Prison. Notice Immediately
given to the Upper and Lower Police officers and the
cupan of the house arrested by Justice Taylor and
held for examination If Hosg ia in New York he will
be caught within twenty-four hours.
SPECIAL SEssIoNs.-Mayor Harper presided yesterday
morning in this Court to dispose Of the usual calendar
petty offences made retnrnabe by the Police Magistrates
The majority of the prisoners charged with petty
Offences that of assault and battery being the most pro
minent. Rum, that demon monster presented his hide
aspect in nearly every where the passions had
caused violation Of law and the Mayor seized this op
portuny to ncucate those principles Of temperance that
for series Of years had governed his action and in dis
posing of the before him he tempered mercy with
Justice in that reflected credit upon himself and
associates.
COUNTERPART CoPPER COMA one armed boy named
Samuel Beatty, who halls from Toronto, Upper Canada
was arrested yesterday by officer Miiksn with several
large boxes Of counterfeit Canadian coppers supposed
have been manufactured somewhere in New Jersey
the Canada market He committed for the present
until the Canadian authorities receive information Of the
fact.
Recovery OF PRorERrY--For an important arrest and
recovery OF property, see editorial column
AccrpErr-DEArH BY DRowNINo Henry the onlv son
Of Henry F. Tamadge Of this city, and lately student
Of Yale College, drowned yesterday at place ON
Staten lsand about one mile back or New Brighton He
had gone TO battle with other young men, in a pond
in the neghborhood but having kept his boots on lest
he might not be able get them on after coming out OF
the water he seized with cramp and drowned He
was seventeen years Of age.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-28

BssroN, Aug. Is, 1914.
State Of the Weather-Odd FeiLops Celebration
Swwshine and SaLpQfion


BssToN, Aug. Is, 1914.
State Of the Wsathu-Odd Fellops Celebration
Sunshine and Salpation.
know not how it is, but it appears to me you
have fewer letters from correspondents In this city,
considering its importance in a commercial, lite
rary, and philosophical point OF view, and the ex-
tent OF its population, than from any other point;
and as consider that il is entitled to fair repre-
sentation in that great chronicle of the times, the
Netc York Herald, know not that can do a bet
yer thlng than making an occasional attempt 10
I'LL up the void.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday have been most
dsagreeable days, bleak coast wind blows In
ralns, the more disagreeabIe from their contrast
with the exceedingly sultry, dog-day weather which
The odd Fellows who left this city to attend the
Gems OF that place. much disappointed at the unpro-
pitlous state OF the atmosphere on Friday, which
prevented them from parading " in all the pomp
ana circumstance" which their splendid regalia
and insignia really gives them an opportunity Of
doing. They, however, took advantage OF few
hours of sunshine on Saturday, and made a most
splendid display, though with diminished numbers,
great many having left tor their homes on the
preceding evening. have been informed by a
gentleman Of the order that there were upwards of
two thousand Odd Fellows in the proce ssion, and
three thousand in the city on Friday; though the
lUUeS, Win Olt VI cAdSSeIdtloH, SETS IL QOWn as
five thousand. Several car loads of them returned
to this city as late as IL o'clock Saturday night.
Since sitting down to write this letter the wea-
Their has cleared off most beautifully, and as the
church bells are ringing, ! see from my window
the sidewalks filled with silks and satns, the wear
OF which repairing to their respective places
OF worship, affording striking contrast to the mea
gre display at the ringing of the bells this morning.
circumstance from which we may be allowed TO
infer that rainy weather is highly unfavorable to
the salvation OF bellies.
More anon, SQUIzzLE.
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Philadelphia.
Correspondence Of the Herald

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25, 1874.

u. S. BRIG SoMERS,
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. rs, 1874.
DEAR SR:-I have the happiness to inform you Of
the safe arrival at this place Of the U. s. Brig So
mere, on Sunday evening, Aug. rs. Officers and
crew all well. She is last from Nassau, N. P. and
the Bahamas.
The Somers sailed from New York May LIST,
l843, and has been absent 16 months, during which
time she has been actively cruising in the West
Indies and Gulf Of Mexico, having been 26O days
at sea, and has sailed twenty-three thousand five
hundred miles. She has visited Norfolk, Savan-
nah, Pensacola, (Fa.) times, Key West twice,
and has called in at - other different ports in the
West Indies.
During the time she has been absent, she has me-
yer been beaten by any vessel, and have never seen
any vessel but what she could easily have overta-
ken had we wanted to do So We have encoun-
tered several very severe gales, and hesitate not
to say she is the finest sea boat ever in-per-
fecty easy in gale Of wind, and remarkably dry:
She has not lost spar OF sail since we left, and
have been cruising during the hurricane months in
the Gull Of Mexico and the West Indies. | will
see you in a few days and give you more full &C.
count of particulars from abstract
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-28

DEAR Sikh
As many of your readers may not be aware Of
the fact, that such place Southport is in exs-
tence, it may be as well to inform you that this
village is situated on the western shore of Lake
Michigan, fifty five miles north Of Chicago, and
thirty-fve south of Milwaukee. The ground on
which it stands, nine years ago was covered by an
unbroken forest, and trodden only by the Indian
and the beasts Of the forests; now it supports
population OF from two TO three thousand indus
trious, enterprlsing, and thriving inhabitants Our
course has been, still is, and from geographical
position and many other advantages which we
Joy, must continue to be, rapidly onward. The
country in the rear Of the village, is one of the
most beautiful the face of the globe in fact it
is supposed by them that hav: seen it, that it was
in this region that the Garden of Eden was loca-
ted: the opinions of all the wise men that have To-
Gated it in Asia, to the contrary notwithstanding
But be that as it may, II is exceedingly beautiful
and fertile and offers inducements 10 farmers such
presented by other part of theserritory of
the United States. With this fact, the farmers of
the east are becoming acquainted, as is evinced by
the thousands upon thousands Of them which every
season brings 10 our shores.
As do not know that it will be agreeable to
you to publish what write, | will write no more
at present, but will wait and see what reception
this brief article meets. P.Q.
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An,usen,ants.

NIBLos GARpEN.-This is season of mass meet
ings, mighty gatherings, and multitudes; but tor
people and mighty gathering Of the fair daughters Of
the land commend to Niblos Garden, for there on
ttude gathered together to forget for few hours the
cares and tolls Of the world and enjoy in innocent ana
hand Of care This fashionable and favorte resort is now
nightly crowded with the airest and best OF the land
from the North the South, from the East and from the
West strangers visiting New York rush eagerly to these
delightful Gardens and rewarded by variety Of en-
teranmens Of the most attractive and satisfactory char
acer rendered pleasing by the opportunities oord-
ed for promenade through this fairy land To night
splendid entertainment is offered, and Niblos Garden
will again present the charming appearance that
has for some time past.
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BeIore Vice ChanceIIor McCoun.
AUG. U-DEcIsIoNs-ThomIs Snotcden ef ais u.s. Daniel
f. Iyiee and Thomas Hambin THE object Of the bill
in this cause to call Mr. Tyee account so az to
remove him from the Trust over the Bowery Theatre,
and appoint another Trustee in his place and to have
temporary receiver in the time appointed Mr..
Cooper the petitioner has been appointed receiver
The order OF the 7h Dec l942 under which he has been
appointed contains all the authority which it is proper
or necessary to vest him with The legal title however
remains with Mr.. Tylee and must remain until decree
recng Mr.. Tylee to convcySto such other Trustee The
exception to the Masters Report is overruled and the
Report confirmed with costs upon the exception and Of
the hearing TO be taxed.
The Representatives. Of Tanneke Turk, deceased vs. w.
Beach Lowrtnce e. aOrder, that unless the purchaser
proceed.
Solomon Kip Il al vs. Dapid Evans Order, This case
,on where somewhat OF similar defence was set up in
an answer to judgment land was excepted
to and held not to be impairment The has decd
ed erroneonsy and the exceptions his report be
allowed with costs
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IRIsn MxsrRKLsY lecture room Of III.

IRISH MISsTREIsy.-The lecture room Of the
Society Library was last evening filled with a
very fashionable audience, attracted by the rich
entertainment promised by Mr.. McMichael. The
illustrations given Of Irish music, and the interest
ing history given OF the numerous pleasing songs,
were received In the most enthusiastic manner by
those present. We have not been so much de-
lighted with an evenings entertainment for long
time, and would recommend TO those seeking for
intellectual treat, to attend the next lecture OF
Mr.. McMichael. He fully sustains the high repu.
tation given in accounts from Europe, and is with
out doubt the most talented illustrator Of the ma
tionaI melody of Ireland
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This vast sum to be levied from the people by
our Board, is but sample of the extravagant ex-
pendture of the Common Council In examining
the reports and communications from the various
other departments, we find an equally extravagant
outlay of funds; and while the salaries have been
lessened, they have increased the appointments,
and thereby placed additional burdens upon the
shoulders of the people. To add to these blessings
thus conferred on the citizens Of New York, we
have been left, since their accession Office, to the
mercy Of gangs of rowdies and sho2-lifters, who
prowl about city in perfect security, unscathed
by the appearance Of police force, or an efficient
body of watchmen. The consequence has been,
that the most daring burglaries, highway robbie
ries, and actual murder, have been perpetrated in
our very midst, and the and the robber are
permitted to prowl about in the MONDAY sun, or
stalk through our streets In TIE gloom of night,
without fear or apprehension. To such an extent
has this abuse grown, that citizens now actually
arm themselves when visiting their neighbors at
evenings, to protect their persons from the rowdes
that prowl about
In this state Of things we would ask, is there no
power to give US some sort of police force?
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Before Commissioners Ranelia

BtI0fe COmmlslOner HapelJe
AUGUST 27-Wilam Murray underwent examiL a.
ton before the Commissioner charge Of
10 create revolt board the packet ship Queen OF
the West during her stay at Liverpool before her last
trip, and has been fully committed Murray appeared
was lett IN Liverpool by the Captain andwas arrested at
the instance oil the United States Consul and sent
here in the ship Republic prisoner The prisoner has
been committed in default Of $500 bail The Captain
Woodhouse has been also arrested the suit Of Murray
on a cross charge for desertion in a foreign port
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Result or the Recent Elections-Prospects
for the Presidency.

In all calculations made relative to who is to be
the next President Of this mighty republic, we
have not yet seen one that was based on fact. Il
is well enough for the mere politician and tide
waiter to cry out that Polk or Clay Is TO be
the fortunate candidate; but we do want
assertions just at this time, when rain falls
all day in the midst of sunshine, SO much as we do
figures that can be depended upon. We have,
therefore, compiled another table, different from
that published the other day, in which we give the
elections SO far held this year, in comparison with
those which took place in $40, just prior to the
great battle fought In the fall of that year,
and which resulted in the election Of General
Harrison.
In this table we have estimated from incomplete
returns, the vote in Alabama and Illinois, and
placed the "Soft' vote, as far as known, in Mis-
souri, on the wing side. The wings will poll about
that vote in the fall, but Polk will probably receive
thirty thousand instead Of q, 1926.
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PURE WATER IN BosroN Our amiable little
neghbor, il seems, is not to be outdone by New
York in the water line. Strong efforts now
making TO have an equeduct built from Long Pond
to Boston, distance little over twenty miles
This will give that city plenty Of water almost
equal in quality to the Croton.
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TREMENDOUS STEAMER-There was recently
launched at Cleveland, Ohio, a steamer called the
Empire, which is of 1920 tons burthen. She is a
mate to the Empire on the Hudson, and the larges,
inlapd steamer in the world.
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CURIOUS WEATHER.-Our dog days seem to be
fine bracng ones With few exceptions the
weather has been beautiful. Yesterday the sun
shone brilliantly all day. and rain fell in torrents
for two hours. The rain drops presented splen-
did appearance in the sun shine
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STEAMBOAT CoLL1sIoNs-About 60 miles below
this city, night before last, the steamboat Indiana,
descending afoul Of the Oregon coming up She
struck the after part her warehouses, but did
material damage Four or FIVE evenings ago. few miles
above this city the Ashland, bound for Pittsburgh was
into by the Josephine, and had one OF her wheel
houses SO much damaged that she obliged to return
here for repairs This is very dangerous amusement-
Cincinnati (yaxtffe.
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STEAMSHIP GREAT WEsTERN.-This fine steamer
may be expected to arrive here next Sunday morn
ing She was to have sailed from Liverpool on
the 18th inst, and probably left on that day with
thirteen days later news. The Hibernia will ar
rive at Boston soon after with intelligence to the
10th inst. When shall we see the Great Britain
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VIsrToRs.-At the City Hotel, Colonel Powell
and lady, Of Philadelphia. At the American Ho
tel, w l.. Marcy and family.
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MnLERIsM This madism is not yet given up.
Miller is in Cincinnati insisting that the world is
near its end. He sets upon no day, however, as
his previous calculations were little "out."
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MAIL FOR THE PACIFIC "A letter bag will be des-
patched from the office of the Navy Agent in Baltimore
aheut the ls OF September, for the u s. squadron
in the Pacific
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ALUMNI OF Brown UNIvRRsITy.-Th Alumni
Of the university will be held In this city on Tues
day, September 3d. the day preceding commencement 1t
hoped that the graduates the college will
large numbers share in the festivities Of this occasion
The Hon. William Hunter will deliver the address and
is expected to preside the meeting and at the dinner Of
the Alumni. In addition to the address Of Mr. Hunter,
understand that the Rev Dr. Sprague of Albany, N
" will deliver address to the Philermenan Society,
connected with the college, Tuesday afternoon at
O'Clock and that the afternoon of commencement day
the Grafton before the Phi Beta Kappa will be
delivered by Rev. DR.. Sears Of NewtonPropdenes Jour.