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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18
ROAD MEETING

Pursuant 10 adjournment, meeting Of
the citizens of this village wns held a, the
American Hotel on Tuesday evening June
18th, tor the purpose of considering the re-
port Of Tho Committee appointed to devise
plans for the improvement Of the Roads ex.
tend ne West
On motion, ". w. Wheeler ESQ. was
called TO the chair, and l.. p. Harvey ap-
pointed Secretary
II. B. Hinsda,e ESQ, in behalf Of the
COMMITTEE, made highly interesting re-
port, setting forth clearly the call for ac-
uvlty on the part of our Citizens in this mat
ter, and representing the willingness OF the
people in the country TO corporate with
the people Of Southport, whenever they set
about making valuable and permanent
improvement upon the roads.
The Committee estimated that at least
one thousand dollars should be raised to be
expended upon the roads to Burlington and
Geneva, and recommended that a commit
tee oil fire be appointed 10 circulate subscrip-
tens Tor that object; and that all monies
thus raised be laid out by their direction,
and under supervision Of such individuals
as they shall aproin. 10 superinled the la
Dor upon each road.
Report unanimously accepted. In ac-
cordaRce with the rccomniendaiios made,
the meeting then resolved that it was ex-
pcdent to make an etlo rtl 10 raise One THOU
SAND DOLLARS for the improvements con-
templated and,
JOHN BULLEN, Jr,
G. |. HUTCHINSON.
J. r. PHELPS.
D. BL!SH Jr. and N. Z. ALLEN we're
appointed committee with powers and du
ties as suggested in the Repo t.
This Committee were instructed to SO
draft the subscriptions to be circulated MS
to accommodate the preferences Of those
who wish their subscriptions laid out on the
Geneva Roado upon the Burlington Road,
TO the exclusion Of the other; and, further
more, were instructed so to divide the
amount Of uadesignatcd subscriptions as to
equalize the sums TO be expanded upon the
two Reads.
The Committee..were further instructed to
commence operations immediately in The
way of circulating subscriptions, and, so
soon as the subscription for either Road
shallreach $500, 10 commence labor upen
it.
Meeting adjourned sine die
w. w. WIlEELR, Prcs't.
L. p. HARVEY, Sec'y.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

MORE Truth THAN PoETRY-An ex-
change says;-PhiIadelphia is the swing
banner city, Of the Union; gives the lar
ges, ~hrg rs;T ority OF any city in the Union,
is the head quarters of speculation and bank
in;quitv; has the most dlsorderly SET of fire.
men; the most frequent mobs md riots;
has sunk more bank capital, and robbed
more widows and orphans; owes the lar
gest debt, and cares less about il: has origi-
mated and Sconsummatel more election
frauds; prerends TO be most tolerant, yet
mobs AboInicwss, shoots Catholics, and
burns Churches; boasts q, lis superior mil
itary, aid yet cannot qutll riot! Verify,
Philadelphia is the banner city Of whigge-
ry!" for there are its principles most fully
carried ou:.-Du Sole.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18
Territory ard attach the country within its

Territory ard attach the country within its
limits 10 some other Territory OF. State p
Whe her Congress would, or would not have
the right TO do such an act, is not material
to thu question. There are many things
which Congress might have right TO do,
but which no SINE mind for moment will
believe Congress ever will do SO in the
case of Wisconsin; no man in his senses be.
lieyes that this Territory will by any act of
Congress ever be attached TO Michigan, H.
linois or any other state Congress passed
an act at the present session TO enable the
people of Iowa 10 form state government,
without once raising the question whether
Il was crpcdicnt that Iowa should ever be-
come state. The formation of Iowa into
Territory was doubtless regarded as set
Element of the question of its being entitled
to assume the attitude of sovereign state
at the proper tune. lhe Claims OF Niscon-
sin to the privileges and immunties of a
state at the proper time, VIII never be ques-
toned by the government of the United
States.
That the citizens of Wisconsin have no
authority under the ordinances or laws of
Congress-, to organize state government,
until the passage Of law by the aaticnal
legislature, cenferring upon them the privi-
lege, cannot be supported by either law or
precedent; and that TO proceed without this
authority would be hazardous TO our inte-
rests and future peace, is mere assertion un-
supported by facts
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

and seeing Mr. Wolke,. tonictlured that
some misfortune had happened 10 her
daughter, resident in Washington. Mr..
Walkers remark, 81 wish to see Mr.. DALI
las Immediately" confirmed her suspicious,
and she hastily awakened her husband,
communicating the sad cenjectures. lie
ran down stairs half dressed and barefoot
ed-opened the door-when, TO his utter
Amusement, in walked sixty or more gen
tlemen, two by two, with the tread Of sol
diers passing him by and entering his front
parlor as though 70 make him captive.
Not having the slightest conception OF their
object. he stood thunder struck at the scene.
Mr.. Walker led him into the back parlor.
"My dear Walker" said he, in amaze
ment, "what is the matterW "Wait one
moment, if you please, Dallas wait one
moment, if you please" The folding
doors were then thrown open, and the
whole delegation stepping forward, gave
three dealening cheers for 'PoLK and Dali
LAS. Mr.. d. stood paralyzed. Mr.. Walk
er enjoyed his discontinue. Gov. Fair
field. OF Maine then stepped forward, and
in the name Of the delegation, solved the
mystery IN briei speech. Mr.. Dallas
having by this time collected himself, made
a very short reply. Mr.. Walker and Sc
veral Of the delegation then spoke, after
which they gave twenty six cheers for
Polk, Dallas. Muhlenberg and Texas.
Cheer after cheer was then given FOR
the nomination, which eflectually wakened
not only the family, but all the neighbour
hood, the street being by that time alive
with a crowd Of anxious inquirers. The
facts were soon known, and when the del
egation departed, three cheers from the
crowd greeted them as they went.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

The NOMINATION. OF Mr.. DALLAs-HoW
1T WAS ANNoUNCED.-The Philadelphia
Times says the nomination Of Geo. NJ.
Dallas was conveyed To that gentleman in
a singular manner. Is was arranged TO be
announced TO him by the eastern delega-
ton on their way home from the conysn-
ton.
Accompanied by Senator Walker, OF
Mississippi, a personal friend of Mr.. Dali
las, The delegates, sixty in number, arrived
in Philadelphia on Friday morning, about
j IL O'Clock. Of course almost every
body was yc; asleep. The party soon
reached Mr.. DIS house n Walnut below
Tenth street, and Mr.. Walker, ascending
the steps, rang the bell. After pause,
Mrs. u. put her head out Of the window,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

o show to our democratic friends the feeling
and spirit with which the campaign is opened
Although there has been dissatisfaction ex-
pressed as 10 the course Of the convention in
requiring two third vote TO nominate, there
has not been breath of dissatisfaction ex-
pressed as to tho nominees Of the convention.
The democratic press of the country arc uni
ted. Whatever may have heretofore been
their preferences, they go now in a body for
the regular candidates of the party, and with
a spirit which may be correctly inferred from
the extracts we have made.
We have an abiding faith that Henry Clay
can never be President Of these United
States. A better destiny awaits our young
republic twas not TO such an end that our
fathers toiled through the war of the revo-
luton nor that we again achieved success and
drove blck the hordes CT England in second
contest; nor was it to such an end that the de-
mncracy of the country, in struggle calcu-
lated to try mems souls, achieved victory
not less important than those which preceded
it, by crushing foe equally dangerous TO
our liberties. No; our course is onward
The star of liberty which rose and shed its
rays upon night Of tyranny, is destined TO
rise higher and shine brighter til the whole
world becomes Illuminated. That same
providence which has guided us thus far in
safety, will not permit his purposes to be now
defeated, and In this do we become more full
ly confirmed by the tidings which daily reach
US.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18
Yesterday was the day fixed upon for the
of Congress.

Byron Kilbourn, Esq. in his address to
the captain of the Wisconsin, on presenting
that boat with a stand of colors, speaks of
the water power at Milwaukee as unsurpass-
ed, and says it is created by their noble river.
We may be mistaken, but we have been I'M
der the impression that this water power was
made by the territory, and that the bonds
are yet out, on which the money was raised
TO construct il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

WORTHY OF IMITATION Mann in
his late report says, that in Hollal ID he saw
what he had mover seen elsewhere. but that
which ought 10 DO in every schonl-.he ac-
tual weights and measures of the country.
These were usedno. only as a means OF con
veying useful knowledge, but of mental cx-
eIcise and cultivation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

We give on the outside of our paper to-
day, a short sketch of debate in the Senate
in which our halbor bill was the main point
under consideration. Our readers VIII be
able 10 infer from it, the probability of the
passage of the bill. Ii is not likely il will
be acted ON before the last days of the ses-
sion, and We may not gel news for "a week.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

LIGHT HeUsE.--An item of four thousand
FIVE hundred dollars for light house al South
port, is embodied in bill making appropri-
ations for several light houses on the lakes.
In letter from Washington, we are assured
that this bill will pass in case it is reached
before the adjournment.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

The splendid steamer, Wisconsin, is add
vertised for pleasure excursion TO the up
per lakes, sometime in the coming month.
She will touch at the Siult ST. Marie, and
at Green Bav.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18


can grasp the future destiny of our growing
territory. The history Of the past forbids
the attempt, for we find the record of facts
which the most vivid Imagination would
scarcely have forcshadowcd. Yesterday, as
it were, Wilderness, the haunt of the saw
age; to-day teeming with an enlightened
people, and enjoying the results of c;viIiza-
ton. That restless spirit which chafcs at
the restrictions of time and space and press
cs the winged lightning into service, as an
instrument to annihlatc both, seems 70 be
but part of the Same influence which has
boon engaged in developing the results
which the few years of our history have wit
messed. Ours has been no slow and tolsome
march from the hardships and privations in
cidcht TO settling a new country to the Sra-
dual enjoyment of comfort and even luxury;
but we have sprung at once as it were over
all barriers, and the wilderness haunt of YES
terday to-day teens with the fruits of the
earth, and the little hasnlet has given way to
the beautiful and Aotrishihg village. This
is fact not fancy, and fact which has its birth
in solid ard substantial reasons. There is.
perhaps, no country in the world where the
soil is so easily subdued and so readily made
TO yield its fruits, as is the soil of this I'm
1oc To b~o C.I.1
tory or immediately on the borders of the
lake, we find that the farmer has no forest TO
subdue before he can turn the earth to ac-
count for his labor. We have an excellent
proportion of prairie and timber, and as soon
as the settler can get shelter, he cab ;pro-
coed to plough his ground and put in bis
seeds; and whilst, under other circumstances
he would, by toilsome steps be subduing the
forest, the fruits of his first labors are alrea-
dy springing up TO his profit around him.
We doubt whether apt country in the world
SO soon after its settlement assumed the at
titude of an exporting country, as did this.
We were exporting thousands Of bushels OF
wheat, when under less favorable srumstan-
ces of soil, we sl,esld have but entered on
the labor of clearing up the forest.
To the character of the county and its
advantages are we indebted for the rapid in
crease of our population; cause fully ade-
quate to the result; and from the nature OF
things, too, our population is Of the best kind,
in the main, young, vigorous, and ehterpri-
sing men.
In view of what has been and is, who
shall say what will be- Thous lnds of acres
of land, as good as any yet occupied, are yet
open TO settlement and cultivation, and thou
sands of acres which are owned arc wet I'M
cultivated There are tracts GLANDS in the
territory yet comparatively unknewn, which
will doubtless be discovered to possess every
fer settlement We have miner
ais in abundance-a soil, unparalleled in
fertility, water privileges to any extent; and
on both sides of ohr territory, source Of IA
.pid and uninterrupted communication with
We may say, all parts Of the world. Who
then
20 Shall place limit 10 the giants unclaimed
strength,
Or curb his sw fitness in the forward race
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

AFFECTING CAsuALTY.-A child of Tho
mas Hunt, of the town of Paris, in this coun-
~. aged about 3 years, was burned TO death
on the 10Th by its clothes taking fire.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

O. Olney's geography and atlas, late
edition, is an excellent work for schools 1t
can be had of Messrs. Bullion and Striker,
and at Kings book store.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

The citizens of Racine presented the pro-
pcller Racine with stand of colors. Tho
mas Wright, Esq. was the orator on the coca
sion.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

Our exchanges are entirely devoid of any
thing of interest aside from the pcltlcl al mat
ter incident TO the late convention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

A very fine assortment of Books and Sta
tioncry at cheap prices, will be found at
Kings Book Store. See advertisement
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

We are indebted to captain Wilkins of the
Missouri, and the captain of the Rochester
for late papeIs
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18
From the Philadelphia American'Sentine4.
RATIFICATION NEEqY NGS.


The proceedings of meetings TO rdfify
the nominations Of Polk and Dallas come
in upon US SO RAPID that VIC are unable tc
publish them. The Democracy Of the
u nion has been aroused up, and everywhere
our friends arc rallying harmoniousg, with
a determined spirit in support of the Prln
'ciples Of the party. The Wings begin TO
find out that the nominations are not SO
badly received by the party after all, ard
show symptoms of alarm at their prospects.
The New York Tribune in noticing the
Democratic meeting in that city, on Tues
day says:
"We will dodur opponents the justice of
saying that seldom on any occasion have
they turued out in greater Numbers, or
manifested a more determined spirit
$50 We may look out tor sharp fight
after all; and it will not be at al! safe for
the Wings to be caug hit mapping
eve tel, you, Wings of the Empire
State! of the Union! we have vigilart,
dete mined and powerful foe, who
viii push the contest with all the energy
of desperation--and il becomes US to ,e-
lax not jot in that stern and enthusiastic
union Of thought, effort and purpose which
can alone secure US the glorious triumph
that belongs to US and TO our cause, if we
are bat true 10 ourselves"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

VEGETATuoN--Wes saw OF the 18th, green
peas, from the farm of DIR. Paddock, in Sa-
lem
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CON.
VE\TiON

Mr.. Butler Of New York, Chairman Of
the committee to prepare an address. to thu
people Of the United States, reported the
following resolutions, which were unan-
mously adopted; and OIL motion, leave
was granted TO the committee 10 prepare
tho address at their leisure
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-06-18

$50 We may look out Tor sharp fight
after all; and il will not be at all safe tor
the Wings to be caught mapping
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-06-01

tive land, He rapidly rose ID tho rnhk ofma-
ior general of the troops Of Ra8 Jersey, and
auioyed the respect and confidence of Wash.
lngt9n as well+ as Of the s ldiRfyp ln 1853,
after having received various Testimonials Of
pubic confidence il different State ard coan-
" offices, he was chosen to Rseeat III the Sen.
ate Of tho United States, and continued IN TINT
station until domestic bofoa7siHents and the
claims Of his family tohGtra]n8d him ta resign
IN 1896. He died on theaanniyereary Of bis
birth, III 1904, aged fifty one. 1t was traly
said Of him that nattho bNslf was elaauentf
N the Senate le was wiscren1 ia tho field he
was bfaee.h
General Tfe%tibahuYsen 1el three sons4
John, Frederick, and TheodgrdfAbf whom only
the last named survives, and te r. new Gliaii-
eelIer Of tho University Of New York. anti the
WING candidate for Vice President gftte Uni
ted Siatas,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-06-01
WmIG SONG
NJ 4 nAnr Or wEsraaN aEm.toha.


a blast from the Bngle-say hear ya It's tone
as Tho wind bears u onward, Ger mountain
and vafeyf
AS neaft@sHffiilg notes rouse eaoh patriot son
0fA1neftea now Ter the eottest 70 fahY-
nj -
9v;, eae ~ Maass Pt'a a. 81. ~. ssats - !. saani In - !.
H1m is mieRl3 l1e sFfef4as - fesisilesa ehe
tfse5 3. Mt. ..,...l.
~ ~ . IS - - pa.ais ~ ,,9r ffsn 4
fof NE 9, ea99oe oi1he Feople' cur own nehfy
-
4 blast from the Bnglel How soon at TIE
sound,
a band Of the brave aud tbs true.hearted
gathers
ne men, VINO N moments q peru are loqha,
Ever foremost e strike for the land Of their
Fathers
like our heroes ofold, ever watehfn1 and bold,
Tlv Ibtaafs nhatsnayed and nnntirebased by
a.' agid. s.
FFom tha nlaw and The laofa afe uprising 10.
ST INV. ~ y.
9''0's H@ h, r, II
i 1,ass si t,oa' 4 il IS III ffiegdg. ID i6e hour
aftk.i4 5.ttT.r
MI. ftb s44a Fsn 81 Frsa,la,n lie choice ~ ths
Frss.
IT, b - sfssdad with slaanspt 1ins far inc
sts.a.sr
And he s's9 words fell lits dew On the homes 81
III rat.
WI, "a Frssaatn yssra r4ad0 10 aarn and ID
a.
NJ tta #tv.sn,s ttss - ga-ia the sooth far
bWsg
,rbsrs aFs nr.,,d r,rlands wfeathed far our
: asa ttg4s fsfsg
AbInSt from tho BtiHiE HY stHHHGF hsSa1I1d,
On the broad stone OF Honor his foes still
have found hbfaj
Ever true to htt1seifI Has his spirit eef
q1aiied,
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1844-06-01
THE FINEST AND
CHEAPEST
A%sanRTMENr I'm TnMN.

The undersigned has just received by tho
packet steamer Helens Il part Of his spring
Goods, consisting Of the following articlesi
20 pieces ginHhams, 3 ps. italian black silk,
2 ps. gros de Naples, ib ps. %iac0hade prints.
1a ps, ~l1alzarin mtsltns, 35 hi ,rlghest patterns
light cold. prints, Irish liaens,d ps. white drill
ling far pants, black giughans, linen checks,
cottof3cambric, z dozen linen pocket handfer-
chiefs tor gents, t0 gross thtead butt6ns, ~ DO.
PEARL v pieces otl sitl, 2 gross metal buttons,
Ib pieces cotton checks, 10 10. linen, 8 No.
grass oar lace M~uBlihs, 10 pieces %iaconet,
french ainshams, damasif napkins and table
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muslin, 81 ps. Bishop lawn, Victoria skirts,
eambfoon cettnnades, brown linen, common
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4 iozea lad. silk crarats, figured bobbinets,
Trenton mill cotton, Appleton sheeting and
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bonnets for ladies and misses, 10 pieces straw
mating, maSqnito netting, Dimity, Irish linens
20 pieces light colofed richest patterns, Mer-
fimaeR prints, French merinas, black, bed
tiekinas Hamilton stripes, Dimities, fine dimi-
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Gh0fntSav-Metino, cottpnade and linen.
check cnats, do. Do pants, Bingham coats, fine
summer yests,L l.. .. shirts, silk and cotton sus-
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lasting hoolees, and a general assortment of
ladies shoes, besides, perfumery,combs, nee
dies, &s,, &c,,&c..
/ will now continue TO receive my full sup
ply bys the Helen and Rainbow every week,
and can assure my friends, that they will find
every week some new patters of all kinds Of
goods ais I have a person in New Orleans, who
is an excellent Judge Of goods and a very close
buyer. As to the prices of my goods, almost
every body is aware, that there is no store
in Louisiana that / would suffer TO undersell
me. Please therefore; give us aoat, examine
.ourgoods and prices, and you will undoubted-
" be satisfied.
D. SANGER, Lafayette St,
unarE.-f,.