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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
Something further about the eligibility

Something further about the eligibility
of Ministers to O6ice.-It seems to US that
the same principle which would exclude
Ministers from the field OF politics, would
entend 10 many other professions. We pro-
fess ourself to be laboring for the morn
and consequently religious, advancement
of our fellows. We should be loath TO be
considered or TO believe, that We were la.
boring for contrary end; ought we not then
10 be excluded. A good condition of the
body is very essential TO the safety of the
soul, and he who administers to the wants
of the body, is no mean agent in the soul's
salvation. Ought not the butcher, the tai.
Tor, the halter, the shoemaker, the Glover
and in fact neatly all trades, TO be excluded
from Office and those who work in them con
fined exclusively to their business. Who
has more influence in establishing and adj
vancing religion than the school master who
instructs and guides the youthful mind. Ger
tainly he ought to be kept from the contain
nation of wicked politics. And one and
all, are you not anxious to have your chill
dren quite as good as Ministersl Dom
fail then TO inculcate into their minds the
wickedness of serving their country in any
capacity. But we presume the objection i:
that Ministers should not be distracted from
their calling by the cares of office. The Oh
lection would hold equally against every
nan who is usefully employed, for when q
man is usefully employed he is ministering
to morality and the saving of souls; and our
public business would have to be confined
TO loafers OF those of doubtful utility of pro-
fession. If there is to be legislation on the
subject, and distinctions enacted, let it be
rather,that Ministers shall! be peculiarly en-.
titled 10 Office, for we can conceive of moth
ing that would SO fayorably affect our nation
al character, and so elevate it, as the filling
of our high places, by men of high moral
and religious worth. The preaching of cen.
tures would not do SO much, as the exam
pie for a half century Of pure morality in oul
high places. But we say, emphaiically. lei
there be no distinctions enacted. We all
have an equal interest in the character Of
oul institutions. Religion mas always de.
pended upon politics for her advancement; Jas
political institutions have become liberal,
and people become free. religion has flour
ished and advanced. Religions teachers
then, have certainly an abiding interest in
our politics; and should in nowise be exclu-
ded from a field of so much usefulness.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02

The spirit of some Of the Native papers
being quite harmless, is really amusing.
They won't tol crate any thing whatever
from abroad. They are disposed not only
to keep foreigners from having voice in
oar government b 1t theywill notallow them
20 tickle their long (Native) ears, with those
delightful sounds, which entrance the rest
of the world. Ole Bull, is no fiddler and
humbug, because he came from Norway;
DeMeyer can't possibly play on the piano
for he came from abroad, also. Mrs. He
mans was nothing as poeless, for she re.
sided i'll England; and as for Shakespeare,
who also lived there, he was as good as
couldb expected under the circumstances.
but he can't hold candle 10 Bryant. If
the Natives lad a grain of common sense
in their views, such ridiculous assumptions
would spoil it. They know that these men
have genius in their line, which entran-
ces the world; and it ought to teach them,
that the same soil which gives birth to gen.
Jus of that kind, just as readily gives birth
to the genius which can comprehend and
administer free Institutions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02

PROTECTION AGAINST PIcKPoCKETs. -
Mr.. Joseph Cotton, tailor of this town,say VS.
the Amherst Express, has invented an in
genious,and in the opinion Of men compe-
tent to judge, an efectualprotection against
that species of thieving SO common at the
present day, by which ones money and 9TH
er valuables is distracted from his pockets
1t consists of two curved plates united by
hinges at the extremities, and which, by
means OF holes in the plates, are sewed TO
the lids of its pockets, constituting IFS open
ing. While the plates are being shut, a
slide to which spring is attached, is form
ed,and which Immediately resumesi its place,
as they close anu fastens them together
Not only is the pocket fastened by the side.
whenever it is shut, but it may also be locked
If the owner desires it by pressing knob,
of which there are three upon the plate, all
of which must be moved 10 unlock the peck
ct, and the use of both hands is necessary
10 do it. The pocket is also surrounded by
net work of wire, so that whatever is CON
tanned in it can neither be taken out or cut
out without the knowledge or consent Oft the
owner. The invention is applicable both &c
watch pockets and Others. The model
shown US was made by Mr.. Boot, an inge-
NOUS mechanic of Amherst East street. Mr.
Cotton has taken measures 10 secure a pa
tent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
PUBLIC MEETING.

AT meeting called in the Village of Del
van, on the evening Of the llth inst. for
the purpose of takiug into consid Grafton
measures in relation to the alarming cir
culaiion Of the Certificates of Desposlte of
the Milwaukee Marine and Fire Insurance
Company-said NEE ing was organized by
appointing VIM. C. Allen chairman, and
E. Norris secretary.
Elected Thomas McIIugh, N. NJ. Har-
ringion, VIM. G.. Allen E. Norris and j.
H. Mansfield, committee TO prepare and
present resolutions expressive of the sense
of this meeting.
Said committee, after a short absence,
reported the following resolutions, which
were adopted:
Resolved, that in the opinion OF this
meeting Banking Institution OF any kind
in this Territory is wholly unnecessary, and
that the general interest Of the people does
not require it,
| Resol,ed, that it is fundamental fea-
ture in all free governments, not TO confer
any partial or exclusive privileges on any
set of men, which does not confer a cores
ponding benefit on the whole.
particular and exclusive privileges. mono
poly for the few at the expense of the ma
ny,makng the rich richer and the poor poor
er; and is moreover, in our opinion, subYer-
sive of all republican principles.
Resolved, that we have no confidence in
the ability of,he Milwaukee Marine and
Fire Insurance Company as to the re-
demption Of its outstanding certificates of
deposile; the alarming circulation of which
at present gives good cause to fear that the
managers are only waiting TO get the coun-
Try flooded with lis doubtful bills, prepara-
tory to closing its doors against the holders
thereof
Resolved, that the people Of this vicinity
be cautioned against receiving the certifi-
Gates ofths Company, either in exchange
for labor, merchandise ur produce, and that
we will petition the Legislature Of this
Territory al its coming sesson,to repeal
the charter of said company.
Resolved, that an institution assuming,
without authority of law, the responsibility
of issuing its notes as the currency Of this
Territory, and denying the rights Of the
people to inspect its affairs, with view of
asc ertaining its responsibility, by closing lis
doors against all Investigation, is unworthy
of the patronage ofan enlightened commu-
nifty, and calls loudly upon the people Of
this Territory to beware ofits notes.
And such we believe to be the case with
the Milwaukee Marine and Fire Insurance
Company. w. G. ALLEN, Chr.
Z. NORRIS, Sccty.
The papers of this part of Wisconsin are
requested to copy. E. NORRIS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02

ELIGIBILITY OF THE MINISTER'S OF THE
GOSPEL TO THE LEGIsLATuRE.-We are
both surprised and sorry that our neighbour
stand that he has in Wednes DAYS paper,
against The rights and privileges Of this class
of our fellow citizen and still more surprised
and greived are wn TO leprn from that pa
per that the constitutional exclusion of
Ministers of the Gospel from seats in the
Legislature, will be made sine qua non,
Shy very respectable portion of our peo-
ple," in modelling and constructing the
form and constitution ofour State govern
ment. The injustice of such a principle is
so manifest, that we cannot but hope that
those of our citizens who entertain so illib>
eral sentiment, will, upon due consider
alton and reflection, reverse it before the
time for acting upon it arrives.
The teachers of the Gospel Of Christ are
men like ourselves, possessing the same
passions, liable TO the same temptations;
equally interested in the making and adj
ministralion Of our laws, and, as we con-
tend, equally bound as citizens to take a
part in the civil affairs Of our common
country. The profession they have adopted
the calling to which their inclnations have
led them, cannot justly abridge or enlarge
one jot or title of their rights or their du-
ties as citizens. The constitution, 10 which
we all bow, forbids the establishment or
recognition of government church. The
Ministers of the Gospel are entitled to no
exclusive privileges; the fundamental law of
the land, knows no distinction between
them and the Physicians, the Lawyer, the
Farmer, the Mechanic, or the day Laborer.
No legislation can be righ;fuly made in
their exclusive favor as a class. Is it, then
just, right, or consistent with Tie principles
of our social compact, that legislation
should derive them of their birth-right as
citizens ofthis republic; freedom and equal
ity amongst their brother men? Besides
the palpable injustice we speak of, in the
exclusion, we must also note the fact that
the Ministers of some Of the denominations
most numerous in our country do not devote
themselves exclusively to teaching the
Gospel but are engaged in all the secular
avocations of life. This is especially the
case in the Methodist and Baptist church
es. These men are thrown, as merchants,
mechanics and farmers, into daily inter-
course with their neighbors. Now, we
ask the the people Of Wisconsin, can they,
will they, say that the neighbors of such
men shall be IconsiiiutionaIly deprived of
their services, if they wish them, merely
because they explain and comment upon
the teachings of Jesus Christ? Other sug-
gestions occur TO US, and we will take &C.
cason TO allude TO the subject hereafter
Mil. Gazette.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Editor perceive by your last, that
you have doubts as 10 the full truth of the
communication of the Rev. Hiram Wilson
with regard to The City Hotel, published in
the esprit Of Temperance Reform."I have
good reason for believing it true, and
quere2 Was not one Of the gentlemen, a
United States officer (not resident of the
village in the Typographical service. AS
to the others, young men Of our village.
they may find it difficult TO always satisfac-
torily explain 10 their families the cause
Of late hours; or to creditors the want OF
money, which los! in this way, should be
applied to the liquidation of their debts.
did not myself much like the tone and evil
uent spirit of the Rev. Gentleman's com
municalion; and think very possibly there
was some exaggeration. The Landlord,
at all events, was not very much to blame
as it is no trifing matter 10 turn public
officer on, of your house, neck and heels,
even if he is a regular bloat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
ADMINISTRATION OF THE Git
RAJ GOVERNMENT.

There is one feature in The adm N sra
ton of President Polk, about which II, ne !.
no difference opinion, and which, wi IA ma
would cover multitude Of ON s :iaas. AMI
that is, its thorough, uncomprom sng, AMI.
British tendencies. The fact is fell, and an.
precated by the democracy of the whole
country, and IS palpabe 10 Europe, as the
reader must have perceived, by The tone Of
me io;elgn pess, the speeches of European
statesmen, and the conduct of European
governments. The government of France
having 10 love for Britain, save when the
princ'ple OF monarchy is in danger, saw in
me annexation OF Texas, the progress ofre-
publican poweF; and, although against the
warm sympathIcs ofthe French peop,e, ex-
erred rs influence through its accredited A.
gents, to PROSTATE the will and voice of the
hepuoiic OF Iexas,in favor of an union with
our mighty confederacy. Notwithstanding
the deep rooted prejudice of the French
people against Britain, her men and her
power, yet The administration OF Louis Phil
ipPe chose rather 10 sec her rival enter upon
Il commercial treaty with Texas, founded
upon guarantee of Texas independence,
by which The fine country of Texas would
have been but 4 province and dependency
OF that graspng power, than permit the ex.
rpcns'on OF our Republic Of coniedoratcd
States. That government wouid Increase
the power Of Britain, rather witness the
spread o! our institutions. Britain is at this
moment The champion of monarchcal priu-
cple, and in whatever il may be effective,
Tor veal OF woe, she can rely on the friend
ly inerposilon Of such governments as that
of the French. The United States stand
the champion of the great republican prin-
cipte of government, and the late contest
between President Polk and Mr.. CLAY. in
volved, TO greater extent than most are
aware OF, these two systems Of government
Thus far the administration of Mr.. Polk has
realized TO the fullest extent, what the ma
tlonal feeling expected. In our intercourse
with foreign nations, he has infused an A
merlcansm, Nationality, Republicansm
which have turned the eyes Of Europe to-
wards us-he has shaken the faith Of mon
archs in the stability OF their thrones, and
given confidence 10 the oppressed masses
that day of deliveance will come. The
country has in Mr.. Polk, one who will truly
and religonsy watch it as i; is, and make
in, if it be in the compass of his admlnistra
ton of the government, what it ought to be
"A continent of States. En- arant is the
idea OF the age.--[N. Y. Globe.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
The banners of Heavens King advance;
The mystery of the cross shines forth.

PUBLIC LANDS The thirteen glorious
old states confederated together, and each
one which had any public lands, coded
them to the general government.-E x-
chunge paper.
The opinion above expressed is very
common one, but at the same time a We
ry erroneous one. Not one Of the states
referred to ever made out valid title 10 a
foot of land west of the head waters of the
streams flowing to the Atlantic. 1t is
tue, that the glorious old thirteen set up
rascal claims'.o land to which they had not
shadow Of title. 1t was these worthless
claims that were relinauished to the Uni
ted States, and not the lands that were ce-
ded. This idea Of the cession Of land is
an Atlantic states have made out Of those
Of the west and and southwest, up to the
Sd Of September, 1913, one hundred and
nineteen millions two hundred and seven
teen thousand three hundred g. sixty-six
dollars and forty, four cents, exactly. If
glory consi is in the art and mystery Of
chisselling the west, then indeed are the
'old thirteen the most glorious states sex
tant.- Western paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
,vISTaR,S BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY.

Notwihstand ng attempts have been
made 10 impair the confidence OF the pub,
lie in the efficacy and curative powers oil
this medicine, it will go on to conquer as
ease relieve The afflicted and earn Tor IL
sell the good opinion Of thousands ana , zen
of thousands. Already ii has earned 'o'
ITSELF n name which dastardIy attacks can
M, reoch-,ha, such is the fact, certIh-
ca,es in possession of the agents must inIiy
satisfy the mos, incrednlous; and were II
necessary. there could he obtained numer-
ons testimonials under the sancity OF oa'ns
Of those who, after suffering The mos o u'u.'
and long pro'racied illness, have d peer ea
,irely restored to health. But 1t aoes MOI
enter into the comprehension Of many many,
o, now 49, = sncb wonders in The healing art
=. and experience has proven them compe-
, az, 70 nerform, but such are the iacts
that they cannot be den ed. ills ram"
~ medicine of untold value. As long $
,be sky rolls over our heads, ana me e'''s
crows upon the earh, j, will te soush' al
ter. used and valued.
For sale by II. +. St'y@cr' soO'"!" =
w. Il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
TIE WEArnrR.-From the delightful

The WEArHER.-From the delightful
mildness of Indian Summer our weather
has suddenly assumed the GOODNESS Of mid
winter. 1t has been no doubt, very severe
for such vessels, (and there were quite a
number,) as were yet on the lakes. Ru-
mors have reached lis Of the loss of several
but we have as yet nothing definite. We
apprehend when all shall be known that we
shall find much loss ofprcperty and life. |
is bad enough that the government fails tt
construct harbors for the safety Of our com
,ncrce but the reckle ssncss of our CONNER
cial men, which prompts them for the sake
of,he "Afmighty dollar" TO run such fear
ful risks, is no less bad.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02

PICTURE OF VIRG.NIA-The Richmond
Wing, taking for its text an extract from
q speech on the subject Of Education by
President Waylsnd writes thus:
If the State Of Rhode Island, where near
ly every adult reads and writes, is moved
by the imperfec! condition of Education, to
seek reformation of the system and TO
extend the first Of human blessings to q
greater number and in more perfect form
ought Virginia to feel and acte Virginia,
once the first North American community
in diffused intelligence and general schol-
arship, now the flag bearer in the opposing
ranks, and in her wide limits scarcely able
10 show 200 men who have even preten-
SION to scholarship? Virginia, where Dem
agogues have succeeded to Statesmen, in
terminable verbiage and misshapen decla
nation to the chaste, condensed and finish
ed models Of other days, and the most ig-
norant masses in the Union to the most eff
lightened in the period Of the Revou-
ton?
The picture we know is painful and re-
voting to the pampered vanity Of the
Commonwealth - pampered by political
quacks and charlatans, as the readiest
means Of juggling themselves into promi
hence and place; but it is salutary that Viz
ginia should contemplate it for all that; SC
are the cautery and knife painful in their
operation, but the physician whose end is
to preserve life, does not regard the a
mount Of necessary pain TO which he sub
jects his patient.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
DANIEL WEBSTER ON THE ORE
Con QUESTION

Now, gentlemen, do not propose to ex-
press TO you an opinion upon this subject
have no better opinion than any one Of
you as to the manner in which this adjust
ment ought TO be made, but have full
confidence, the utmost confidence, that il
can be made by wise and moderate mea-
sures in manner perfectly consistent with
the honor and with all the rights of all par
ties. Cheers.
am the more confident of this when
look little forward and see the state of
things which is not far in advance. Where
is Oregon? Ga the shores of the Pacific
three thousand miles fiom US, and twice as
far from England. Who is 10 settle ill.,
Americans mainly, some settlers undoubt-
eddy from England; but all Anglo Sarons:
all men educated in notions of Independent
government and all self-depenient. And
now let me ask fthere be any sensible man
in tho whole United States who will say for
a moment that when fifty or hundred thou
sand persons of this description shall find
themselves on the shores of the Pacific O.
cean, tina, they will long consent to be I'M.
der the rule either of the American Con.
gress or the British Parliament. They will
raise a standard for themselves, and thew
ought TO do il. look forward to the Pc
Rod when they will do this as not 50 far u $
tant, but that many now present, and those
rot among the youngest Of US, will see
great Pacific republican nation. | believe
that is in the course of Providence and of
human destiny that great state is to rise,
OF English and American descent, whose
power will be established over the country
on the shores of The Pacific; and that all
those rights of natural and political liberty,
all those great principles that both nations
have inherited from their fathers, will be
transmitted Though us TO them, so that there
will exist at the mouth ofthe Columbia, or
more probably farther South, grca. Pacific
republic; nation where oui children NAV
60 for residence, separating themselves
from this government, and forming an integ-
raj par, of u new government, half between
England and China; in the most healthful,
fertile, and desirable portion Of the globe,
and quite too far remote from Europe and
from this side Of the American Continent TO
be under the governmental influences of Ell
Their country.
This state Of things, SO FIR as we may i'm
agine, is by no means so remote from the
present time as may be supposed; and look
ing to this state ofthings, this question be-
comes one upon which intelligent ard well
disposed men might very readily como TO
an agreement.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02

Mr.. Van Colt, advertises for exhibition at
his Jewellers shop, Racine, perpetual mo-
lion. If we have any idea Of it, is a wheel,
arranged in some manner with machinery
10 keep up constant motion. The wheel
is attached to a clock which it moves
This may be Sc, but we have our doubts
1t looks TO rs very much like upsetting a
well understood and defined law Of nature,
to have one or any quantity Of wheels or
machinery keeping up motion in defiance
of atmospheric resistance, land the resistance
of friction.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02

CENsGs oS n. Y. SrATg.-The laio GEN.
sus OF this state exhibits the Singular fact
that in many Of the counties The population
has actually decreased from the last census.
This is no doubt owing 10 the tremendous
western emigration. Unjust have a detrmen-
tai effect upon property in New York, but il
has ten times increased the wealth of the
west. The increase in The whole state for
ihe past FIVE years is only about 100000
apl l5at increase confined 10 the cities.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-02
BY HENRY DODGE.
Governor Of the Territory Of Wisconsin.


Whereas day Of Thanksgiving and pray
er has heretofore been observed i'll this Ter
ritory, and is deemed proper in a christian
community; therefore recommend to the
people TO meet at the usual place Of wor-
ship on Wednesday the l7lh day of Deem
Der next, TO unite in appropriate acts Of de-
cotton, and supplicaton TO Almighty God;
humbly confessing our sins as individuals
and asa community, and while we seek to
obtain pardon, for onr past offences, mplore
the morcies Of our heavenly father; let us
supplicatc his blessings on the people of
this territory, and the continuance Of our
civil and religious privileges, dcvoully thank.
ing him for the frutlulness of the past sea-
son, and for the many blessings we enjoy in
this favored land ofibery; that he would
prosper the people in all the branches Of
honesty, and give efficacy TO all the means
OF reformation, bonevolence and knowledge;
increasing the influence Of divine truth, to
correct, purify, and elevate the character OF
the people, so as to render them worthy OF
blessings as heirs of an immortal hope
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
In Testimony Whereof, | have herennto
-.,~,<,..e,.e-;.-;.e. set my hand and caused tho
( Great Seal of the Territory
{ L. . 10 be hereunto affixed, at
t,-~<>><'<-'s>s Madison, this 9Th dHy o.!
November, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand oirh, hundred and lorty-fve.
HENRY DODGE.