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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

DAILY MAIL.-Navigation having.
closed, Milwaukee is again cut off from ali
facilities for communication with the rest
Of the world, except what is afforded by q
tri-weekiy mail from Chicago. This is a
serious inconvenience to our citizens, which
We doubt not may be remedied by proper
application 10 the P. o Department. Mr..
Wickliffe has always manifested dispose
ton 10 extend mail facilities wherever il
could be done without detriment to The de.
partment. In this instance. it is perfectly
plain to those who understand the matter.
That an increase Of mail service to daily
instead of a tr-weekly mail from Chicago
to Milwaukee, would not be burden upon
the 2. O.. fund. Wisconsin now paws
considerable revenue above the expenses
for mail service. and by The terms Of the
contract on this route, the increase of ser
vice for daily mail is nconsidei able, and
would be more than made up by an in
crease Of mai matter. We are indebted TO
private enterprise for two tri-weekly lines
ofstages from Milwaukee TO Madison, which
gives US daily mail from the capitol Of
the Territory. Thus some fifty thousand
persons would participate in the benefits
afforded by daily mail from Chicago.
Is il not worth the Trouble TO hold pub
lie meeting, to take the proper steps TO for
ware This nlea sure!-WH. Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Unlcr existing circumstances, Democrats
ton ofwhig wrath, and look with charity on
the many deyia,icns from fact which char
acterizc the windy warfare they are now wa
cling. Our neighbor of the American ap-
pears determined TO be in no wise behind
his whig brcihron throughout the Union, in
the matter Of INSCRIPTIONS assertion, and in
his last has made pretty heavy draft upon
his Imagination, in the article under the head
of the 'larceny party We shall waste bu,
few words in reply. AZ to Folks selection
over Van Buren,, every body knows that ii
was done only when it became apparent that
Van Buren, could not be chosen; no faith
was broken between the delegates and their
constituents. If mass meetings &C., are
Objectionable, with who does the evil more
properly rest. The first mass meeting ofthe
campaign was the wing young mems meet
ing, at Boston, and for every one we subse-
queRily held, whether great or small, the
wings held corresponding one. The first
song % the campaign was sung at this mass
meeting, and for every one we subsequently
sung, the wings sung a dozen. The first
pole raising of the campaign was performed
by these young men, who procured one from
the hands of the gallant Harry himself for
the purpose, and the first flag or device was
elevated on this pole. Hurrah, excitement,
and clap trap of every kind are the peculiar
properties Of whiggery, and any attempt at
this time 10 fas,en them upon the democra-
cy will be an endeavor TO falsify history.
The B,l,more democratic Convention
gave to the world by means Of an address
and resolutions, an exposition of the princi-
pies of the party and the objects they sought
to accomplish, as plain as words could do it.
The democracy never entered upon con-
ties, with their views more freely and fully
declared; and for ourselves, we think in the
late contest the question was pretty fairly
tried between the principles of the two par
ties. True, the whig Baltimore convention
was not quite so explicit as we could have
wished; true, also, Mr. Clay wrote four let
tiers on the subject of Texas, and as many
more on every subject he had occasion to
alude TO; yet his past life aud views were
sufficiently known 10 render abortive all at
temp,s a, deception, and the contest was
brought to a fair issue between the princi-
pies of the two pa'ties. And here is the
secret of wing defeat. In 1910 they were
successful mainly because they mado no
avowals of principles aud had candidates
who were not fully wings. On this occasion
they tried the experiment of running a man
whose principles were known and avowed.
The result has shown that the whig princi-
pie is not the choice of the people; and OF
whatever our opponents may accuse us, all
honest men will concede the fact.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

A dumb pupil in Paris being asked,
" what is Eterni,y?" replied, the Lifetime
of the Almighty"
PAYING FOR 1.-TWO verdcts were rem
dered yesterday. in the District Court
against the County for damages done to
property by MODS. One of the vsrdcts
was for damages by the mob in Kensi,gton,
in May last, and the other for injuries done
by the mob in the lower part of the city in
August, 1912. They amount TO. only
about six hundred dollars, but when il IS
remembered that there are claims amour
ting to hunereds Of thousands of dollars,
yet to be settled. it will be- seen shat the
country and the people have pretty deep
pecunlary interest in suppressng riots, 10
10 say nothing Of morals, business reputa-
ton and social comfort and security
Philadel phia Ledger, Thursday
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

The following incident, says the Eve
ming Mirror, was told US in our younger
days. Possibly, it has been in print-but
the newspapers are so full now Of Louis
Philippe's grand visit to the Queen, that
this glance at one of his adventures while
an exile among US, may be, at any rate,
worth recalling.
The present King of France, one very
cold evening, was riding from Boston to
Salem on the outside Of the stage. He
was entirely without money to pay for a
lodging that night, and he began to make
friends with the driver to get part Of his
bed. After while, the drivers Compass
sion was aroused "You are not q ve.y
clean looking chap" said he to the poor
Frenchman, "hut my bed is in the harness
room where there's IA stove, and if you'll
keep your trousers on and sleep out side.
don't miad.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Showing an increase OF Col. Folks majority
over Van Buren's of 15S, ard an increase
of 3l7 over his own majority when he run
for Governor in SAB. Clay's vote falls 205
below Harlison,and 1919 below Jones. Com
ment is unnecessary.
Whilst on the subject we will pursue the
comparison little further, so tina, wings may
have facts and not fdncies to answer from
when iaunied by the question, "who is James
X. Polk?" Kentucky gave Harrison ma
Joniy of $4,000. Harrison was a resident
of a distant state. She gives her own gal
liant Harry, her darling Son, from 10 10 IL, :
900, being dminu,ion of some cousidera-
bic over half of HAIR sons majority. Ten
nessee gave Harrison { majority of $4,000.
In the late contes, tho popular enthusiasm in
favor of her talented son, has entirely obli,-
Grated that majority, and leaves the comics,
so close that nothing shor, of tue official vote
will decide il. Thus then, stands the case
compared with 1910: Clay's loss in his own
state, $4,000; Po.k's gain in his state, H.
600. Whigges, "who is James X. Polk. >
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Another Ncmemto of the Past Conc
The Augusta (''n.) Chronicle, records the
death, on the 2ath uit., of Matthew Cocb.
ram aged nearly one hundred years! He
was solder Of the Revolution, one of the
fl ST settlers of Morgan county, and wor-
thy and eslimable citizen.
The Manufacture Of Paper.-There are
at this time upwards of coo Pepper Mills in
the United States in full operation, with a
capital Of 100000 dollars, and giving
maintenance TO upwards of 60, OCO persons
On Wednesday, 9th instant, National
Sabbath Convention is TO assemble at Bal
timore. The object is to effect better
observance Of the Sabbath throughout the
country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Wing argument in favor of a change in
the naturalization laws shows the following
singular facts:
The foreign citizen has strong sympa.hies
for the land of his birth; he loves tho ns:itu-
tons and people of that land, and his aflec-
lions are all there. He cannot therefore
love the land of his adoption, and must of
necessity be anti-American in all his con-
duct; which leads to the inevitable corclu
sion, that he has voluntarily left land and
people he loves TO embrace land and PEG.
pie he hates. But, say the wings, this is so,
and the foreigners find our soil only because
the labor of their hands will yield them more
here than in the land of their birth. Then
again, we are brought TO this conclusion ::
the foreigners como here to make money,
and yet they are so ant-Ame,ican in their
feelings that they desire by their votes to es-
the policy of their native land, which policy
starved them into leaving that land.
Such are tlp conclusions to which whig
argument tends. In view of it, we can only
conclude that these wing logicicians have
some new view or theory of human nature.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Miss Clarendon, the actress, whom no
body would go to see before she had COW.
hided her manager. is now drawing greal
houses, and is called combination OF
grace and beauty"
Very liberal contributions have been
made in New Orleans, ia aid Of the Texian
prisoners recently arrived the ir from Mex
leo but such is there number, and so utter
ly destitute the condition in which they ar
rived. that many of them are still wander
ing about the streets there, hailess, shoe
less, ano almost starving.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

o. The Senate of the United States
is divided, Wings 20; Democrats 25. The
complexion OF the next Senate depends on
Virginia. Her Legislature is nearly equally
divided, and what she@aill do is uncertain
We incline to the opinion that she will cleo,
a democrat. Should she do so, the Senate
will be equally divided, with the casting vote
in the hands of Vice President Dallas. IL
otherwise, there will be a wing majority OF
two: F.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Coop STORY WITH A Coon Moral
d" Where were we yesterday, Pat, when We
ought TO have been a, the SCHOOL," asked
respectable Irish adopted citizen, long a
resident Of the country, Of his hopeful
young son and heir, who has enjoyed the
privilege ofthe accident Of birth on this
instead Of the other side of the ocean,
"Out with the Natives, to be sure; for amt
| a Native" was the patriotic reply. Then
lake this for Your disobedience-andl this
for your company-and this--and this!''
was the paternal rejonder, with running
accompaniment moi difficult to be ma gined
So 1t IS not for licking | care" said The
young Native, as he went forth blubbering
among his companions, .. but 10 be struck
by one of them cursed foreigners-that's
what Pm mad at "-M Y, Nc.rs.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

President JONES. during the penden-
CIV of the Presidential contest in Texas, it
was reported that DR.. Jones, the successful
candidate. was opposed to Annxation TO
the United States. The report has been
contradicted by the President elect, who
has published a leller in the National VIZ
dictator, Houston, IN which he says" The
charge that am inimcal 10 further nego-
citation with the United States for the re-
annxaton of our country to that, is wholly
without foundation ia fact, and a base Sian
der"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

The Tribune takes its defeat hard, and
no mistake. Greedy appears to be one OF
these kind of men who do no. 60 off into a
passion at the first announcement of bad
news, but bottles up his wrath for grand
explosion. The grand explosion comes in
the second number after the election. Ii
ends in this wise:
'What ifthere be sadness and despair among
the thrifty, the thoughtful and Industrious
is there not illumination and extra blue ruin
at the Five Points and in nine tenihs of the
three thousand drunkard manufactures of
our city? Does not ignorance and vice ex-
ult, if only TO see intelligence and virtue
perpleXed and afflicted? Let universal row.
dyism strain its throat on one more execra-
ton of Clay, and three cheers for Polk and
Dallas! The work is done!
All this might efford very fine text for ex-
tended comment; we shall only say one
word about it. When we contrast the NOR
al character Of the two men who represented
the two parties in the late conflict, a man
must be looked upon as somewhat jaundiced
who uses language such as the above. Uni
versal rowdyism would be much more apt
TO exult, we think, over the election of a
gambler, duelist, and swearer, than over the
election of man of the pure moral habits
of James X. Polk. But our opponents have
always claimed all the talent, all the virtue,
and all the decency, and we expect them
still to claim it, whatever may be the fac:s
n the case.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

AWFUL TO RELATE Since the news Of
ire election of the Democrats. candidate
was received in Butler county. the hens
there have not laid single egg! And what
makes the calamity the moro painful, the
wings have positive information that the
aforesaid Butler hens intended to lay two
eggs on every week day. and three eggs on
Sunday, if CLAY had been successful. This
intelligence from the hens was brought by
a Wing Pigeon express, and my be depen-
ded ONT is certain as any news brought
by any other wing express.-Piusbmgh
Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

SKlN>ED.-The Madisonian says
There is a rumor that a distinguished NOM
Der OF the diplomatic corps, resident in
Washington. has sustained pretty heavy
loss by the election Of Col. Polk. He bet
on Mr.. Clay, and it is said he holds up his.
hands in surprise, and says she can't un-
derstand how i; is possible for Mr.. Clay To-
be defeated'' 1t is hard for the arstocracy
of Europe 10 comprehend the power of our
Democracy, Notwithstanding the many les
sons of the past.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

GUNpowDER NuLLIFIED.-lt is singu-
lar fact that French officer has discovered
method of taking away the explosive pro-
perties oil gunpowder, TO be restored al
pleasure. 1t is merely to mix the powder
with finely powdered charcoal, or black
lead, filling up the interstices between the
grains and if in this state it is set fire to,
it merely fuses, and does not flame. In a
recent experiment, two barrels of the pow
der thus mixed, were placed one upon the
other. and the lower one lighted. 1t burnt
in about twenty minutes, but the calorlc
developed had so little force, that the upper
barrel was but lightly charred, and its con
tents uninjured. The powder is at any
time rendered serviceable by sizing it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Governor Porter, Of Pennsylvania. has
officially announced the success of the De-
mecra,ic Electoral ticket in that State
also, the result of the Congressional cleo
ton.
The Hon. JOHN WENTWORTH, NJ. c.,
from Chicago district, Illinois, was married
on the 18th inst, by the Rev. ~ S. S. Be-
man, ID. d., to Miss r. Nj. LOOMS, daugh-
ter of Riley Looms, Esq of Troy.
A Chinese having been introduced to an
American who wore boots, reportd that the
gentlemen stood in two little leather casks.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

DOWNFALL OF A SHOT TowER.-A large
and beautiful Shot tower, 10 progress Of
erection in ST. Louis, and which had at
tanned the height of 100 feet, suddenly fell
with tremendous crash ON Saturday, the
2nd inst. For some weeks il had caused
alarm in the neighborhoed by frequen,
cracking, but it had been recently examined
by skillful engineers, and an opinion ex.
pressed that there was no danger OF its
falling. But notwithstanding this it fell
and involved in destruction two frame ten
emenis, but without doing any personal 10.
jury. 1t was the property Of Ferdinand
Kenne,,, Esq. Of the above city; the loss
is estimated a. $4,000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

NOVELTY IN MANUFACTURER
French have lately made discovery, welh
worth notice in this country, by which thew
are enabled to make orname MS from pea,is
1t appears that the peat, when taken from
the bog is reduced by beating into fine
pulp. and is then placed under press. to
force out all humidity except such as is ne,
cessary TO keep it sufficiently mois. 10 re-.
ceive Impressions in the mould m which j.
is placed. FAITHS state it may be converted
into ernaments Of every kind, such as are
made in embossed leather. Rendered firm
by solution Of alum, or other adhesive
material it forms flooaing of a cheap and
durable kind. Or billiard tables, too, there
are various specimens rich and beau,i-
full one has been produced in France, val-
ued at 10000 May not Ireland, with
her ample boys, turn this novelty in manu-
features TO advantage?
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

ELEPHANT OF VAN AMBURGH.-Thls
animal has shown lately, in England, a
new instance Of its rancorous disposition.
One of Of the musicians Of the company
often take pleasure in teazng him BY
throwing in his ear, in his eyes, or other;
sensible parts Of his body, small stones
or small LalI Of crumbs of bread. He was
told several tines 10 beware this an
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03
THE RESULT.

The result is now fully ascertained with
the exception Of Tennessee. Her electoral
vote is still in doubt, and nothing short Of
the official canvass will settle it. The fol-
lowing table shows the position of the states
with their maiorities. The msjorties are
some Of them official, but mainly estimated.
They arc not far out of the road;
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Congress commenced its session yes,er-
day. To day President Tyler delivers his
last annual message. We shall receive ii
here in 10 or IL days, when i, will be laid
before our readers. We believe it is no,
looked for with great deal of anxiety, and
with The exception al what NAV be said on
the Texas question, will probably contain
but little Of importance.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

PROGRESS OF CIviLfzATIoN.-The edi-
tors of the Arkansas ntelligencer and O.
the Frontier Wing went over into the
Cherokee Nation, a few daps since, and
took crack at each other with rifles
This, we suppose, was by the way Of
teaching the savages little streak of civ!
lation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Mr.. Van Rensselaer,, who has had diff
fculty with his tenants 10 New York, it is
said is about 10 make his residence in Penn
sylvania. in order that he might bring a
suit against the State of New York, in the
United States Supreme Court, to compel
that State TO have its laws executed against
those tenants who resist his right. His
place of residence, it is understood, will be
in Bristol Phil. Ledeer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

For BETTER OR WoRsE.--Says the Phil
adelphia Times gentleman bet his wife
on the election. The winner does no,
want her, as she is particularly unamiable.
and hence compromise or $40 as her
equivalent is talked of.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

The article of the n. Y. News, on the
subject of Democratic rejoicings, embodies
a noble sentiment. 1t is that of the Dem
ocracy generally.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

An eminent writer has said, Love islike
burning glass-if KEEP, still it infames-
if often changed it does nothing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

How deeply the town and precinct in
which James X. Polk res des may be i'm
pregnated with whiggery, we have no means
of knowing, Blu. the county in which he re-
sides, shows in the last three elections re-
suits as follows
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

The aggregate vote in Massachusetts is
about l33,510. This is larger by 5000
than any vote ever before polled IN this
State. In lS40 the aggregate vote was
l24, S6S.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

II is said ''by the papers," that young
wife at Lowell, Mass, has presented her
husband with FIVE children in eleven
months
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

There are fifty cotton manufacturing
houses In Manchester, who furnish thirty
miles of cloth per day,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03

Rennett's Herald says, the poetry of the
late campaign is very similar TO that of the
ancient Hebrews. Upon this, the Evening
Mirror takes him up and makes the following
comparisons:
Hebrep Poctry.-The Lord is my strength
and song, and he is become my salvation !;
he is my God, and | will prepare him an ha-
b:taton my fathers God, and | will exalt
him.
Campaign poetry:
"Oh, oh, poor Jimmy Polk.
Bow, view, poor Jimmy Polk;
You'd better go to Tennessee
And put your head in soak
There don't seem to be much of a SINH
lariiy between them, in any particular.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-12-03
MAJORITIES.
S5,lS2 Total.

Total, S5,ls2 Total, 56,4l9
South Carolina is not included in the ia
bic of maiorlies. Her Legislature chooses
electors. Ga the vote for the legislature.
the democratic majority was about 40, 900.