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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

% The whig press is very justly cele-
brated for its attempts 10 pull wool over
the eyes Of the people. Ii will be remem-
bered that last year, when the new clip of
wool commenced coming into market, and
thence during the season, the key note OF
the whlg papers was "wool," and the won
ders wrought by the tariff Of '42 in its be-
half The advancement in the prices was
hen attributed 10 the gores Of that tariff.
! and the hope cherished that each succeed
ing year would disclose an augmented price
in that aTlicle--a fine thing for those who
had 10 sell-yet this was only a part Of
the benefit to be conferred on the Ameri.
can people by the aforesaid tariff for
while wool was to go up for the interest
OF the grower, the fabric made from it
was as steadily TO 60 down for the advan-
tage OF the consumer Of cloth. From
double headed benefits of this kind. the ia
riff was TO enrich and happily the entire
population of the Union. But in the very
face Of prom ses SO glowlng-of results
so suspicious of future wealth, we find
the same wing eulogizers Of the tariff an
nouncing the decline Of the price of wool,
and gravely prognas,icafing that the prices
for Tie present year, will range nearly or
quite one tn rd lower than it did during the
one just gone by.
Last year when the price was up. the
tariff got all the glory; now, when it is
down. the note is changed, and the decline
charged to President Polk, although the
tar fl remains precisely as it was last year
when prices were high on the article Of
wool. Such puerie efforts as these, a
mong partizans, are deserving OF nothing
more serious than smile, except as they
go 10 show how entirely obvliious to The
teachings of experiences The facts
which our history has disclosed. There
is no: a period of any considerable dura-
ton, in our national existence, no matter
what he grade of the tariff mag have been
| n VII CHI these fuctu .ions in prices have
not occurred; nor will there be so long as
man remain us he is, though tariffs were
heaped on at the rate of 500 per cent This
experience asserts to be true, reason con
firms it. Yet, in the face Of proof so con-
elusive. we find hundreds who are not
ashamed to seek the promotion Of part-
IAN ends by the reckless assertion of con-
trary doctrine. We have never doubted
that any makred mod ifica,ion of tie tariff,
in which particular Interests are soughi
to be promo ed, will give temporary ener-
gy to that depaparment of business; yet
he has lived to Ii tie purpose who does not
anticipate lassinde corresponding to The
artificial energy furnished by legislation.
How utterly absurd then to give praise 10
an augmentation of prices 10 the tariff,
this year, and mpu.e decline in the sue.
ceeding one, On the same article, TO anolh-
er cause or TO something aside from the
laws VIII CHI govern business! We are dis
gusted at the humbug which peryades whig
disquisitions on the tariff. and can only cn-
dure il,knowing that such futile attempts at
argument, tend 10 convince tie great body
of the people that doctrine which re-
quires th.ir employment, is insupporlatle.
= Wabash Standard.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

AT recent tovn-neeting, iii Newbury-
port, funny old citizen ARCS, and made the
following remarks touching the dog law
" Mr. Speaker, | am opposed to all such OPP
pressive edcts. One Shylock hath said
You take my house, when you take the prop
That doth sustain my house; you take my life,
When you take the means whereby live"
Ihave but little, tits true, bu, want thtt
little guarded, which my dog does faithful
Iy. When business is dull-money scarce,
and wood high have TO keep my chill
d'en a-bed 10 prevent their fleezng-ho
dog lays at the foot, and keeps their little
feet as warm IS pug And one day last
week, Bose came home with a good TIN
kitchen tied 10 his taii--which we were
very thank 'uI for--as ours was most worn
out an who know but the next Time.
he will bring the spj, and skewcrs-per-
naps loin of veal y
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22
MURDER OF COL. GEORGE DAVEN-
PORT.
Rock ISLAND. july 4, 10 2

Rock ISLAND. July 4, 10 ?. NJ.
Editor Of the Gazette a1d Advertiser
DEAR SIR:-Col. GEORGE DAVENPORT,
Of Rock Island, was murdered in his house,
on the Island, oday. He was alone, his
family having gone to a Sabbath School
celebration in this place. About o'clock
a band of fse ruili3ns entered he rear Of
his dwelling, he was seated at HE time in
the front parIor, smoking a cigar, and on
hearing Il noise, was proc" eding 10 ascer-
tain the cause, when he was shot by the
leader of the party, the ball taking effect
in the front OF his right thigh, about five
inches above the knee. The whole gang
now rushed upon him, blind.olded and ed
him N his chair, thch proceeded TO rob the
house, not being able to open the safe,
which was up s RS, they seized the old
man, bleeding and almos: lilieless, and
dragged him to the safe, which they COM
PEELED him TO open. They succeeded in
getting about $500 or 5000, in Missouri
paper and specie, principally gold, and his
gold watch; getting alarmed they decamp-
ed, leaving him on his bed absolutely
drenched in blood he however, soon Ic-
vlved little, and his cries for help attract
ed the attention Of a man passing down the
river in a skiff, who found him nearly lie
less. Medical assistance was promptly
procured, but 20 reaction could be produ-
duced, and he died about 8 O'Clock in the
evening. make no comment: am I'M
able. The mu,iaied form Of the old man,
dragged by the demons from room to room
literally dabbling the whole hours with
gore, is con family before my eyes, and
sickens M very soul
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22
4 Appointment BIZ tic President.

ALCEE LA3RANCuE, Naval officer at n.
Orleans, La, v &C Martin Durable, whose
commission expired July /, 1915.
AS the apo ntment OF Mr.. Labranche,an
"hOaorable murdcrcr," is now officially an
nounced, and our neighbor Of the South
port Telegraph can no longer be in doubt
on he sub ect we shall soon see how he
performs the promise made some time
since TO ''say something about it" His
condemnation Of Mr.. Polk for appointing
duelist will certainly be not less strong
thar were his laudaiions of the President a
few weeks ago for removing onc.-Ameri-
can Freeman
With regard 20 this, we must conclude
that MIR. Polk does not entertain the pecu-
liar views towards duelists that we suppo-
sed he d, the dismissal from the Navy
which we alluded to some time since, being
made on other grounds; or. pc haps, Mr..
Labranche, being local officer and the
people ot that reg on desiring lis appoint
ment MIR. Polk MAY have though, it h S
duty no. 10 disre gard The wishes of the peo-
pie. In the case OF the dismissal from the
Navy, that was an officer belonging 10 no
section. but the whole country; in this case
the Office is local one, the du les being
confined to New Orleans. Or again, willis,
Mr.. Polk nigh, think it his duty to make
an example ot those ses where the Of
fence occurred whilst the individuals were
holding commission; he might esteem it in
nowise his du'y 10 ;ake cogniza nee of them
occurring among private citizens. But
whatever were the reasons we regret the
appointment Of dueljs, 10 any station be-
lev ng that the want of m rails ii necessari-
~ manlfests, makes the individual an unsafe
deposior public trusts, TO say nothing of
the evil example of elevating such men
Ii is stated tha, one third of lndiapapolis
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The rroprietors Oft the stage route from
Southport to BcIoit, intend hereafter 10 run
three times a week between the two points.
10y The way of Geneva, This will fully &C
commodae, at least, at present the travel
on this route, and as excellent teams and
coachos are employed, and the route proba-
lily the most pleasant one though the ter
ritory, they must do good business
The quantity of travel on this route haSla-
creased very rapidly la'eiy. and doubtless
will continue 10. Mondays. Wednesdays
and Fridays, leave Southport, th,ough in
one day, and return the next.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

IMPORTATION WANTED Richard J..
Foster, carpenter by trade, late of Clar
endon Ohio, formerly oil Albany New York.
Any information concerning him lel; at
this office or The bookstore of G.. F. Rood
& Co., will confer great favor on his
sister, Mrs. E. Wild, now in this CITY,
Detroit Free Press
015F Benevolent Editors Yves. will please
copy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

WHOLESALE ELoPEMENT.-Tbe Union
is Informed by police magistrate that six
'y or senveniy runway negroes passed
through Washington on Monday night, en-
ro"te for Pennsylvania. They have elop-
ed,doubIIess, according to a precoJcer,ed
angemen', from the neighboring coun-
es OF Prince George, Charles, and 81.
Mary's IN MaryIand; and are said to be
armed with scythes, bludgeons, and some
guns. They left the city by the road
leading out through 7th street. probably
hoping 10 make good their escape through
the counties of Montgomery andFredefick
Maryland Nearly two hundred citizens
of Washington and the vicinity had started
in the pursuit, who WILL doubtless, succeed
in securing some ofthem ". y. Ners.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

VINEGAR The South Missourian con-
tains mode OF making vinegar n follows.
In this country, 50 destitute of apples, it
may be useful
Put half bushel Of dried apples into a
tub or open vessel, and pour over them
twelve gallons Of spring water; let it stand
ten or twelve days, or until air bubbles are
formed on the surface; then draw off and
barrel ii. This is cheap mode Of making
vinegar, Of very good qualty.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

A HINT TO THE GiRLs-The following
hint may be useful 10 the girls, and we pre-
sumo they will act up TO it at once. A
distinguished writer says: "There is but ono
passage in the Bible where the girls are
commanded 10 SIS the men, and that is
ia the golden rule:-'.W hosoever ye would
that men should do unto you, do ye even
so to them"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

Ono WooL.-lt is Inarkable fact
that the boas'ed b!oods Of New England
the Oldest sheep country this side of the
water, cannot furnish SO fine an article Of
Wool as is now being raised in the West
Messrs. Brown & Perk ms Of Akron, Sum
mi. Co. O.. have taken the first premium
at the n. Y. and Boston market fairs, on
specimens Of their own clips. BY the kind
ness of friend we are in possession of
several samples of this wool, and it is GER
tainly vey remarkable Cor its length and
firmness. We believe it is a cross breed
Of the Met;no and Saxouy, and command :
in market from GO to 90 cents per pound
-Clcr. p. ID.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

CANADA, The government of Canada
is doing everything IN IFS power TO relieve
the sufferers by the last great fire in Que
bee; $40, COO are 10 be advanced lmmedi-
atey for presen, exigencies, and loan
will be forthwith registered in En- gland, on
the security OF The province. for 100000,
which will be lent TO the owners of proper
~ in the burnt district al a rate Of interest
just sufficient 10 prevent ultimate loss to
the province.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22
ITEMS OF FoarIGN News We mako

ITEMS OF FoarIGN News We make
The following additional extracts from late
Eng ish papers,
According The report of French com
missioner at Foulon, Jeffrey's marine glue
is the hest material for caulk ng vessels.
ana VIII preserve the wood from pune
lures of marine insects.
young man named Henry Warbur.
ton was appreher ded picking pockets dur
ing the ex' cui.on of Connor. The n,rdo,ar
So much for gaiiows Instruction and cx.
ample!
A farmer in The neighborhood of Az
minister has lately discharged one of his
laborers Oh the sole ground of his wife he.
ing a witch.
A handsome girl, in The bloom Of Youth
died at lilnkley, short time s'nce. in
consequence of tight acing.
Gregory, the editor of the Sa,irist has
been sentenced TO be Imprisoned six months
Tor lIbe! on the Duke of Brunswick.
The Duke obtained recently f2oO DAM
ages from the editor of the Lancaster
Guardian, for libel
A "Concert Woastre' was announced n
be given by E. Julien. at The Surrv Gar.
dens, Lonton. or the 2Gth ult.-Three
hundred of the most celebrated musicians
were TO form the orchestra.
The usual Post Office returns nave inst
been issued, they show results which mus,
be ghly gratifying to the friends of PEN
ny post~ga. The total number of letters
delivered in the United Kingdom, in the
year 1914. was 242 millions. which is an
increase Of nearly22 millions on the pre-.
vIous year. The number before the re-
duction Of the rate was Is millions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

ELECTION OF Two UNITED STATES SEN
AToRs.-By an extra from the SIar #
F.orida. publ she'd at Tallahassee. under
date olJuy /, we learn tina, the Legsa.
ture OF the Eew States of Florida on that
day proceeded TO the election Of Unite d
States Senators, and that David Lew and
James ID. Wescott, Jr., Democ ais. were
chosen on the first ballot by a majority of
twenty six votes over Joseph NJ. Herman
deZ and Jackson Morton, the whg candi
dates, David Levy has been the Con.
gressonal delegate from Florida for
number years, and was recently elected
as member Of Congress, which of course
he res gns.-N y Ners.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The Milwaukee Sentinel, we should
Judge had pretty nearly expended all its
ammunition in the first fire against our can
dida;e for the deleaacy. 1t has an article
ola column, going To show that Mr.. Marin
was once President Of the Bank Of Wis
consin, which should have the effect 10 use
him up, without delay. Tint Mr.. Martin
was once President Of that bank is most true
and we don't know but half the men who
are now known and recognised as good
democrats once had TO do with Banks. A
democratic Congress once re-chartcred the
United States Bank; but Democratic Con-
gress would not do it now. 1t was the o.
pjnon of Democratic Pres ident, that State
B1nks nigh, be safely use as depos,tor;es
tf the public monies, but Democratic Presi-
dents, now think there should be an entire
div"fce between government and Banks -
The snclive feature of Democracy, as
conrased with whiggery, is to discard the
evil and embrace the good as byagitation and
discussion they become Developed 1t IS
the party Of progress--ihc power which is
surely carrying on The republic to goodness
and greatness. The wing party entertain
different views and act differently. They
know no change nor progress, they have no
ideas nor principles OF their own, but act
solely in opposition to the sired reforms Of
the democracy. They appear TO be par
~ instituted for wise ends and purposes and
very useful in the secondary sphere VIII ich
they naturally occupy. They are balance
wheel--a sort ofregulatng power OF weigh,
which forever hanging on to the extreme
OF the Democratic party, like the bob tail
TO kite, regulates tie motion of the ascend
ing body. 1t is not strange that wing should
expect 10 make capital against a democrat
because he is not now what he was ten
years ago Bat to succeed,th editor Of the
Sentinel will have 20 show more than that
Mr.. Martin, was president Of the Bunk of
Wisconsin. He must show in connection
some moral defalcation; otherwise it APP
pears simply as an error Of the times or of
judgment, which Mr.. Martin deserves cred
it for correcting; for none are more oppo.
sed 10 corporations of whatever character,
at the present time than Mr. Martin
The editor of the Sentinel says he has
retained at least one shot in the locker for
future operations. This is an old corrcspon
dence between Mr.. Martin, President; and
III, t. Siringham, cashier Of the Bank. We
know something about that Us the original
manuscripts passed through our hands. 1t
will be rather a harmless explosion; but we
trust the editor will not forget 30 append
as commentary that whilst, since that cor
respondencc, Mr.. Martin has bcea elected
by the people of that section, to places Of
trust and responsibility, and is now almost
unanimously their choice for delegate, Mr.
Strngham cIandestinoly left that region of
country, and dares not show himself there,
for fear Of the administration Of justice.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The Editor of The Advocate as well rs
all K cine are in eXtacics, at the removal
Of the rock from the mouth of the river,
in view Of The possibility thus opened Of
being able 10 make a lIarbor some day.
The whole community went well nigh mad,
and ia the pleuitude Of The libcra!ity il OK
cited, sole box, designing TO box up and
send US The remnant OF rock which was last
raised. The owner Of the box however
made reprisals before shipment, and cur
generous friends on second thoughts wisely
concluded to retain the fragment, suppo-
sing they would need "pocket full of
rocks, = before The harbor was completed.
So we conclule,at least, having seen moth
ing of The fragment in question.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The murder ofCol. Davenport, at Rock
Island, Illinois, creates much excitement.
No clue has yet been obtained Of the muir
lnrels. Illinois seems TO be very unfortu-
natc in the character of her population, as
murders seem TO be matter Of nearly eve
ry day occurrence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

Certainly there can be no more attentive
md obliging gentleman than Mr., G BISON,
Clerk of The Empire. We are indebted to
hin, on every trip ofihat magnificent steam
'r, for late and interesting eastern papers.
lie will accept our thanks for these !avors,
which we hope he may find it in his way 10
continue. The Empire will be here on her
return trip, on Thuslay night next, when
those who desire it, can avail themselves Of
a most luxurious and expeditions Tip 10
Buffalo.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

New FIRE LADDER.-We learn from
the St. Louis Reveille, that two young men
Of that city have invented a new fire
ladder. The ladder is made Of chains,
and by simple motive power, in the space
Of a few minutes elevates man and four
lines of hose 10 the top or any part of the
highest building, al the same time spread
ing out and resting two other ladders Of
any size or height. upon the building on
which the main ladder is thrown 1t will,
undoubtedly, prove useful and profitable
invention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The Chicago papers are urging the far
mers who make their market there TO pay
more attention 10 the wheat they bring and
not mix the spring and winter whea, to-
gether. Reeen, Buffalo papers state that
Chicago wheat is drug in the market from
that Cause.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The Buffalo Plot OF lnly IA says: 1T
has been directed that the Western NJ a |
shall be hc'calIcr sent hy The evening boats
for the upper lakes" II this means that they
are TO come all the way round in the boats,
we hop~ they viii do no such thing We
get lhem Qu clrr across The county; besides
be.ng able 10 place some dependence on
the ume of their arrival, Which we could
not, coming around the Lakes
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

FLoRIDA.-They have adopted a new
Gag for Florida, on the occasion Of her en-
uance INFO the Union, lis motto speaks vol
nmes. The colors were prepared by Com
mittee, who presented hem 10 the Senate
and the House, and they were Immediately
placed over the speakers chair. The motto
is 'Let US alone" All hail, Florida.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

dsgraceful affair occurred at Wash
ing:on, Delaware, on Friday last. arising
out Of the pretended marriage ola respect
able young lady by Catholic Priest.
The military were called upon to put
down the disturbance.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

MoRE ExcITEMESr.-The Phiadeiphi a
papers gives accounts Of high s'aie OF
popular excitement al Wilmington. Della
ware, in consequence Of a pretended mar
riage OF the daughter of Chief Justice
Booth TO q man named Barney.by Caiho-
lie priest, against the appreciation oil me
young lady's fahcr, and Illegally.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The theory Of society is taken TO be this:
every man yields up to government his
gh, of offence for any injury, and his right
of defence, in all cases where it is possible
for the strong arm Of the law 10 cCme 10 the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

\ vessel which lately arrived at New
York, saw on the 25 h ulf.. in lat. A.. lon.
80, upwards of one hundred and fifty ice
bergs.-Three ships were waylaid by these
cool customers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The Philadelphia Railroad Company
have finally refused 10 let the Magnetic
Telegraph run along their tract. The
Paterson Company however, are willing
it should pass over their road.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

THE MONSTER Is coIING.-An entHe
Mas.odon skeleton has been constructed IN
Newark, from bones found in Warren Co.
It IS lbe largest Of The kind ever found
measuring % feet in length, i in height
and 10 in girth. 1t is very nearly perfect
and is TO be exhibited in this city.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

CALIFORNIA NExr.-The ST. Louis Re
publican notices the holding of large
meeting at the Court House in that city. for
the pupose of organizing company for
CsI:fnrnia
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The Chicago pope's state that the lake
combination have increased their fare be-
tween Buffalo ana CA.c1go, two dollars; 1t
being now Sll, instead of SI2, as hereto
fore. They are also Increasing, on the low
or lake lines, which causes much djsSit.s.
faction, aud tolk about oppos ton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

DEATu OF Mss BLANcHARD.-Iti is sta
ted that Miss Blanchard who lately sho,
her scducer in New Orleans. died on the
Goth ult either from the effects of poison,
or the ravages of an insane mind.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

HEAVY RoBBERY.-Judge Baird; late re-
ceiver of public monies, on his passage in
the Di Vernon down the Mississippi from
Palmyra, had the bottom of his trunk cut
GU; and five thousand dollars in gold stolen
therefrom
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

A NICE LITTLE TAR. The Cincinnati
Chronicle says that when boat takes in
produce at Pittsburgh for New Orleans,
tLen loads with goods for the Fur Compa-
nv, at the mouth oftLe Yellow Stone, and
then return to Pittsburgh, she voyages
fOr4 miles.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The Cincinnati papers speak with onthu
siasm Of the merits of Mr.. Codding the abo-
Iition lecturer who has recently been atten-
ding an abolition convention, at Dayton,
Ohio