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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

Our territorial papers have a wonderful
delicacy in bringing forward and canvassing
the merits of men prominent for the delega-
cy. They show their profound devotion to
party and patriotism by declaring the utmos.
confidence in the wisdom of the territorial
convention that is TO be, and are quite salts
fed that it will select exactly the man in
every respect. They think differently from
what we do in these matters. We have 10
idea of debating, but believe it is a matter
on which the people want light, and which
should be discussed. To entertain an ho-
nest preference and to urge it with calmncss
and candor, in our opinion, is beneficial.
1t leads the people TO knowledge of our
public men and enables them to direc, a
choice with wisdom. 1t is very possible
that the convention may not select man
who will be unoblectionable to US IN every
respect, but certainly we do not profess al
legiance to party, TO hold paramount our in
dividual will and wish. We are willing TO
concede to others quite as correct know
ledge of what is best for the party, as pos
sessed by ourself; and we trust tina, this fee
ling is universal among us, and if so, GER
tainly any previous discussion would not be
prciudicial to the nominee whoever he nigh,
be. According TO our way OF thinking,
these editors entirely mistake the require
menis of the party. If however. they have
no preference at all, and are determined TO
be entirely satisfied with any body, it is well
enough.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

The heavy piece Of ordnance, ordered
some time ago to be made for the '.Prince
tom" United States steam friga,e, is now
approaching TO completion; and being the
largest cannon ever made in this country
and requiring in its construction great skill
and attention to perfect j, as solid mass
i, has become an object Of considerable in
terest and curiosity amongst nautical and
scientific men.
The balls which this monster gun will
carry, will each be Ia inches in diane ter
q quarter of an inch being left for windbore
and will each weigh in cast iron, 236 Ib-
so that the piece is in reality "236-poun
der"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

There are various conditions and causes whlc
have tendency to awake to life the slumberin
poetry Of the human heart. Byron it is said wrot
best under tho influence of gin; great joy has some
times the effect as has also great grief. More i'm
mediatey to this latter cause do owe the follow
ing, which was written by a young gentleman @
this village under the influence ofthe blues, brough
on by the absence of his sweetheart:
o let me lay my weary head
Within the calm and silent tomb,
Where sleep in peace the happy dead,
RegardIessof life cares and gloom.
For ah there's nothing on this earth
To make ME wish to lingcr here;
All that once esteemed of worth
Are gone-why then should death tea!?
In boyhood's young and happy hour;
When all things wore smiling hue,
I'd dream of pleasure, pride, and power;
What | would be- what would do.
What am now? what have done7
I'm nothing, and have done no more,
Than learn that when life's sands are run,
A weary, tolsome march is DER.
Then let me lay my weary head,
Within the calm and silent tomo,
Where sleep in peace the happy dead,
Regardless of iife's cares and gloom.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20
THE STATE OF THE WARs.-lt has beer

THE STATE OF THE WARs.-lt has been
announced that the London creditors OF
Illinois have loaned the ST., 900, 900, to that
State, for the prosecution Of the Illinois ca
nal When it is remembered that one par
ty to this loan (Mr. Baring) is member
of Sir Robert Peel's government, the fact
Of the loans being decided al this junction,
is significant Of pea ceful intent. Tia, State
has not made such demonstrations as was
expected. and the fact that she mad offered
independence 10 Texas on conditions Of her
remaining 50, Larrows down the question
TO the mere fact, whether the mere differ
sncs between a distinct ind pendence, and
a confederation with the Union, Of itself
Of such importance TO Mexico, as ITO involve
her in war 10 prevent it, 1t would seem
that it is not, and that the offer is mere
step towards abandoning the whole question,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20
The endowment BY Parliament of the col

The endowment by Parliament of the col
lege of Maynooth in Ireland, by grant of
twenty-five thousand pounds, appears to be
a matter Of some considerable excitement
across the water. The institution is purely
Catholic in IFS nature, being conducted alone
for the education Of priests of that faith: this
doubtless occasions the excitement From
a speech made by Sir Robert Peel, favoring
the grant, The design appears TO be TO allsy
If possible, the agitation in Ireland, so that
Ireland may be brought TO unite with En-.
gland against America, on the Oregon ques-
lion; and if O'Connell may be considered as
speaking the sentiments of the agita,ors
Peel has not reckoaed wiihou, his host, fol
ths cry Of O'COnnell is now for Peel anc
repeal, and defiance to America.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

gone into operation. Troops were being
sent to tho mouth Of the Brasos Santiago,
and del Norte, under the direction Of Gen.
eral Arista, comander-in chief Of the Nor
'hern forces. About 2,5CO troops were
stated to be at Monterey. 1t is possible
this news may be unfounded, for in the
present precarious state Of our relations
with Mexico, rumor stalks abroad in a
thousand shapes, ringing alarms with a
thousand tongues"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

ILLINOIS CANAL According TO Chicago
papers, foreign bondholders have expressed
themselves satisfied with the late revenue
law of the Illinois legislature, and have au-
thorised their agents on this side Of the wa
ter to draw for the funds subscribed by them
towards the completion of the Illinois and
Mich gan canal. This will of course com
menco the work, which will doubtless be
completed without delay.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

Trials have recently been instituted by
the Admiralty 10 test the comparative ad-
vantnges Of the paddle wheel and the screw
propeller for steam-vessels; tie contest
lying between the Rather, fitted with the
screw, and the Alecto, with paddles. The
Raulei uniformly beat, in races both in
fair and foul weather; but The most conclu-
sive proof as to the superiority of the screw
was given when, the vessels being fastened
TO each other with their heads in opposite
directions, the Rather towed the Alecto, in
spite of all hsr attempts TO run away as,ern,
at the rate OF two miles and half an hour.
During the present week policies of
marine insurance have come over from
London, with clause protecting the IN.
derwriters from loss, in case of the capture
of vessels by foreign enemy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20
No combination has yet been formed

No combination has yet been formed
among the boats. Whether it is owing to
this cause, or something else, we cannot tell,
but certain it is, that the business of the
lakes appears tremendous and vastly increa-
sed from previous years. We have at least,
one boat day from Buffalo; and they are
one an all literally crammed with passengers
and freight. If they leave any quantity at
the ports Of Milwaukee and Racine, as they
undoubtedly do, they must leave Buffalo in
mos, crowded condition. Never before was
there such tide of emigration setting in
this direction, and never before has there
been such an active commencement of the
business season at this place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

Eartbqudkc.-On the 10Th uli., the in
habitants of Montreal experienced shock
o! an earthquake. Ii occurred abou, half
past four o'clock in the afternoon, and was
tel; principally in the suburbs; the concus-
sion lasted about second and was suf-
fciently strong TO cause houses TO vibrate
sensibly, and throw down heavy articles Of
furniture. The shock was felt in several
other places al the same time. Al Cote
ST. Paul near The city, il was much more
severe, and continued half minute. The
shock was much more violent than that
which occurred on the Goth of las, Novem-
ber-Bovton Bee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20
Quebec, April l7,l945.
J. T.. +.

On Saturday tho Messrs. Jesse Smith
Il Sons paid u considerable portion Of the
deposites in their Exchang Office TO this
city, and we understand they are making
arrangements to pay al, deposilors. They
have not made an assignment. but propose
to a! range and settle their affairs as fast az
means and circumstances permit. Owing
to their greatly extended busidess, consid-
cradle time will be necessary TO close il up,
and how matters will stand at The final nd
lustment, is uncertain.
The value Of the paper Of the ST. Clair
Bank depends much upon the ability Of the
Messrs. Smiths to ultimstely cancel their
Indebtedness, and as yet the amount of ST.
Clair notes in circulation is matter Of con-
lecture. From what we hear, it is proba-
bly, in the neighborhood Of Three Hundred
Thousand Dollars. At presen, it is consi-
dered almost vnlueless here, the Brokers
not buying at any price.
The suspension OF the Messrs. Smith
and the Bank Of ST. Clair, is one Of the
most disastrous failures that has ever &C.
Cured in the West The issues Of the
Bank constituted large portion Of the pa
per circulation in a considerable part Of
Ohio, and many other sections Of the West,
and the loss will fall heavily, not only on
business men, but on the agricultural and
laboring classes. The banking, CONNER
cial, distilling. milling, lumber and ship.
ping transactions Of the Messrs. Smiths
were not only On an extensive scale, bu,
they were scattered and located a, almost
every point where energy and enterprise
could grasp materials 10 bring on, and rem
der useful the resources Of the Young
West. This very extension. rendering il
Impossible tor even masier-spirit like Mr..
Jesse Smith to keep all the wheels within
wheels running smoothly, coupled with un-
expected losses, and the general ,ightnes.
of money matters, has produced the ca,a..
trophe which SO seriously impairs the pros.
peri,y ofthousands.-Buf. Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

KIcKAroo COPPER MINEs.-A cores
pendent Of the Galena Gazette, writing
from near the copper diggings Of Messrs.
Sterling and Messs'amih, between 80 and
40 miles north least from Prairie du Chen,
says he has visited the diggiugs. and al.
the ground has not yet been proren, f,he
men having just arrived there 10 test them
in proper manner,) he thinks the pros.
pect very flattering. and woub bear exami.
nation by better judges than himself. He
says;-"The ore is found in horizontal
opening, in large masses, but it has not
been traced to continuous body. The
deepest shat, is only % feet. 1, is in
fine farming country, the prairie is rolling
in large broad swells. II is situated about
eight miles from the Mississippi, where
there is good laading, and good road
leading to il. If this proves 10 be good
mining country, town will be built up
,here, af course. The Land here Is in the
market, and is all liable TO entry, though
but a few quarters have been entered"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

The editor of the Milwaukee Courier
bears hard on the editor of the Madison Ar
gus. for structures of the latter on The course
of the former in view of his professions of
Democracy. Perhaps it is none of our bu-
sness, but we cannot forbear the opinion
that Mr. Brown is hardly justified in using
the personal severity he does. However he
may now talk his course has certainly been
somewhat singular one. Does he not rec
olleet of stating in effect, that TO sustain ~
Ter was an esseniialo Democracy; and more
over, that the democracy would shout the
name Of John Tyler with generous en,hus-
asm as their nominee for the Presidency;
and did he not also urge through his paper
and personally the establishment of bank
a, Milwaukee, certainly thing in deadly
hostility TO democracy. The democracy of
;h;s territory are generous people, and
will readily forgive MIR. Brown. Oh the ground
of influences over which he had no control,
but they will expect proper spirit OF repen-
lance. Ii is true, we believe, that M. Smith
was once wing, but from somewhat init
mate acquaintance with him.we are satisfied
that he is by nature, essentially democratic,
and that his short probation Of whiggeiy was
occasioned by circumstances OF education
or association, which a lew years ofrefeclion
aud observation readily dispelled the inf1u-
cnce of. We trust, as we doubt not, our
fiiends, at a time when harmony is so much
TO be desired, will readily forego and forget
their differences, and strive rather by works
than words for preference in the ranks of
the good cause.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

The Madison Argus hopes that there will
be no more sectional feeling manifested in
the selection OF candidate for the delegacy
than simply to know that such candidate is
a citizen of the territory and intimately &C
qualnied with her wants. We hope so TOO
1t in no wise enters into our conception that
from whatever quarter of the territory our
delegate may come, there is the least proba-
bliiy of the claims or interest of any section
being overlooked. Every motive Of action
would induce 10 earnest endeavor on the
part of the delegate for the success ofevery
interest entrusted to his charge. We have
not heard dcmocrat named for the station,
whom we would not willingly trust, so far as
we are concerned, with our interests. Ger
tainly no man is SO narrow in his patriotism
or views of self interest as TO confine his at
ten:on to one section at the expense of the
rest. We never had more ardent friend
than Gen. Dodge, whose sectional interests
had very little connection with ours, which
proves at least that lake shore mn is by
no means absolutely essential to lake shore
interests. Ii we wish to select the best man
we must discard sectional considerations,
and take him where we can find him.
The Argus also says: "ln order 10 succeed
our delegate should possess at least one OF
two qualifications, and if we can find man
who combines both, so much the better
either great weight of character and person
al influence, or respectable speaking talents"
Certainly it will not be d fficult 10 find one
who combines both these qualifications TO a
sufficient degree; and under the circumstan-
ces, the convention will Of course not be
satisfied with a man who possesses but enc
of them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

UNPRECEDENTED TRoTTIN G.-Ths great
;rotiing match on the Bulls Head yesterday,
excited an unusual interest. and resulted
most successfully. Gen. Dunham's mare
was entered TO trot 10 miles an hour Cor ten
consecutive hours. or leo miles in ten hours
in harness, The feat was accomplished
and more than accomplished. The animal
,ro,,ed one hundred and one miles nittia he
t'ias, and had t'relpe minutes to spare--time
. hours and Is minutes, (viz. from 6 A.
NJ TO IL m nutes before 4 P. NJ The
last mile was accomplished in four minutes.
and the animal, after having the usual a,,en.
tons, appeared as fresh as If nothing had
| happened.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

GREAT FIRE IN PoR sM UrH-NoT LESS
THAN$ 10000 d. sTRoyED.-By an e>,r
issue by the Portsmouth M,rcury fthe 4,f
Of May, we learn that fire broke cut in
that town on Sunday morning, at half pas,
ID O clock in a small wooden building in
Market street. The wind was blowing fresh
fom the westward at the time, and the
flames communicated to the adj scent bull
dings and spread with fearful rapidity in three
directions, consuming several large and valu-
able brick blocks, together with number
Of wooden dwelling houses and out build
ings in the most central and business part
Of the town.
Ga Market street, all is laid in ashes OF
the vest side from the store of N. NJ ores to
the McIn,ire block, except the store occu-
pied by S. j. Dodge: an the cas-, side, from
the store Of S. Rowe & CO., to the corner of
Penhal!ow street. A brick Llock OIL Pen
haliow street, three wooden houses on Han
over street, and all the buildings in the rear
Of Ladd street are also destroyed.
So rapid was the progress oftho flames at
one time, that it was impossible to doter-
mine where they would be arrested, and a
train of cars were despatched to Nswbury-
port for assistance, which brought three fire
companies with their engines and apparat us,
bu, fortunately the fire was so far got under
before they arrived as to leave them but lit
tie to do.-N Y. Ere. Post, May6.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

Besides the names already alluded TO in
connection with the delegacy, we hear those
of Albert G. Ellis, of Brown; John Ca,lin OF
Dane; David Noggle, of Rock and Marshall
NJ. Strong, Of Racine; all of them good and
unohjectionabIe men. The Racine Advo.
cate, also mentions the name Of John Martin,
but who John Martin is, is mystery 10 US.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20
A gigantic stride has recently been taker

A gigantic stride has recently been taken
towards the development of the science OF
astronomy Earl Rose an Irish nobleman
has succeeded, after years Of exer'ion, in
constructing telescope of immense mag
ntude and power. We have before us a
minute description Of this wonderful nstru-
ment, as also detail of the progress of its
construction. 1t is exceedingly interesting
but too long for our columns. The most
wonderful discoveries have already been
made with it, aud it is the opinion of those
acquainted with its power, that under favor
able circumstances, an object upon the
moons surface of the size of the house in
which the telescope was erected, could be
seen. 1t will readily be conceived that with
such an instrument the most wonderful and
valuable discoveries may be made.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

The abolition of capital punishment is
creating quite discussion in New York.
society has been organized for IFS aboli-
ton. Ii enrolls among its members some
of the FIRST men ofthe country. George M.
Dallas being resident This is matter
that we can hardly trust ourselves TO speak
upon. We so abhor tat system Of legali-
zed murder. that we had i difficult to speak
of it with calmnes. All experience proves
i, without any corrective influence what
ever upon society; Of course it don't i'm
prove the subject any. for hanging is the
very worst possible use you can put a man
to; and if i, is desired 10 project society
from depreciation, certainly solitary confine-
ment is quite as effective. How reasoning
men in the sixteenth century, can assemble
together, and with gravity proceed TO put q
man 10 death, is mystery to US,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

The United SIates Flag waves proudly
over all the principal cities and towns ei
Texas, and flag raisings" are the order oil
The day among the people.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

CONVENTION OF INFIDELs.-A conven-
ven,ion of this description comprising del
egaies from ten states, assembled lately in
New York. The convention appointed
Judge Her,sll Of N. Y. president. 1t was
addressed. among others, by the celebrated
Robert Oven,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

According to the English Churchman,
DR.. Lushington has decided that the holding
Of Roman Catholic doctrine is not sufficient
to deprive a clergyman Of his living, and
that '':he English Church is not Protestant,
nor does she require her members to pro-
fess Professionalism.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

SIR. GEo. SIMPSON. Most Of our readers
have probably seen paragraph going the
rounds of the papers, that Sir Geo. Simpson
who had come out in the steamboat Caledo.
MIA. had been appointed Governor of Ore
gon. Then. Y. Commercial pronounces this
probable error, and adds: "Sir George has
been for many years Governor of the Hud-
sons Bay Company, and in that capacity fire.
quently makes trip to England, and re-
turns early in the spring, 10 avail himself OF
express canoes, which leave Montreal on tho
breaking up of the rivers. Two Of the ca
noes left Lachine about the first of this
month, and we believe the whole have left
by tbs time. We can readily account for
the repe in rec ence TO the arpo ntment o
Sir Geo &c S mpson as Governor Of Oregon
He is known in this country, n England
and in Oregon, as Governor Simpson; he
was pFoI ably entered in the psssenger lis as
bound to Q egen, and at this u ctnre it re
qnired 10 grea. stretch off,ncy to make hin
a ncrly appointed Governor"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20
+. HiCkERY,
Captain Of his Majesly's ship blossom.
JAMES KEITH.

OF the Northwest Company"
81 do hereby acknowledge to have this
DAY received, on behalf Of the government,
e the United States, the possession of the
se'llement designated above. in conformity
with the first article Of tn treaty of Ghen.
"Given under my hand, in triplicate, q,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-20

One person in %, j, n. Y, are pauper'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-24

The SUICIDE SPANIARD.-Tbe Eyeninc
Mirror bgaled US, the other day, into repre-.
sensations concerning the unhappy Young
man who threw himself from the TOP of :
house IN Barclay street. which did great in
justice TO the parents, or at least the father
10y making 1t appear that an unreasonable ex.
ercise OF parental authority had been the
primal cause of that mental alienation which
resulted in suicide. The Courier des Flats
Cnts puts very different face upon the
matter by dcclring tina: young Albania had
for some years followed course of dssipl-
loa and debauchery, which at once Justly
excited parental displcasure and wrought
ynrlously upon his bodily AMI mental
health. lie was sent to Paris some wears
go; but instead of profling by the oppor-
iunitlcs alto dcd hun for mental culture and
improvement. he sqnandcred in one year
some fifteen or twenty thousand dollars
tie was therefore recalled by his father and
sent to New York, with limited allowance
OF hundred dollars per month"; sum of
which he complained bitterly as insufficient,
Tor his wants. The ardor of his attachment
for young lady in Havana dd not prevent
him, ii seems, from keeping a mistress in
New York, or from indllgng in excuses
which did him neither good nor credit In
short The awful termination of his career
should serve rather as warning against vice
than as theme of romantic pty.-N Y
Com.