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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

PH.LosoPHICAL.-A news boy in Ann
street, New York, was overheard explain-
ing, TO one Of his less enlightened confed-
crates, the manner in which information
was communicated by the Magnetic Tele-
graph.
''Do you sec them are wires, Bill"
"Yes, does"
swell, they goes TO Boston, they put n
letter on this end and send il to Boston.
Just as De u'stt send messenger up to-
a kite"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

The ENGLISH GOVERNMENT Avn S,.ru
LABoR.-The retirement of Mr.. Gladstone
from The Board Of Trade and the English
Cabinet is fact seemingly pregnant with
great interest. Mr.. Gladstone ha, been
Tor years the opponent of a reduction oc
Inc onerous sugar duties, on any o,be,
ground than that Of discrimination aeains,
slave labor sugar The bill for feduc-
'Ion OF duties with those distinctions became
law, and lis first fruits was the admit sion
OF Save labor sugar under The existing trea.
ties IN competition with the English coloni.
es. 1t has since become evident that The
government! are disposed to throw over the
"hoie aht-slave discrimination and TO adj
NH all sugars al lower duties. This in
wolves the retirement Of Mr. Gladstone on
conscientious scruples," as he cannot
swallow all his own work for the last few
years.
1t has become manifest for a long time
that The English government seem aw.,e
o. some mistake in the slave moveme nts.-
ne right OF search which was deduced
from u, became failure, and they are
through that mishap placed in false posi-
'ion, from whchthey would gladly retreat
with honor, sand il will be done by degrees.
Mem York Morning News.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, W.T., MONDAY, APRIL !, 1916.

The accident of pieiag page OF our pa
per of last week, must be our excuse for the
little attention we have this week bestowed
on our editorial columns. Those who know
any thing about such matters, know tina,
much labor is required 10 right an accident
of that kind. II has also thrown us little
behnd-hand with GU. paper. Such an acct
dent don't happen but once in life time.
Town ELECTIONS. We have but little
returns from our town election held on
Tuesday las..-In Southport. Mir. Cost.
wing, was elected by majority Of two woes
over his democratic competitor. The dem
ocrat'c ticket was mainly clec.ed. In Plea
SAINT Prairie, a democrat was chosen, (Mr.
French) although we believe the contest
was not conducted on party grounds.
In Bristol. Mr.. Pierce, democrat, was
elected. We believe The contest was not
on party grounds.
In Pike we arc told, the wing tickle, was
mainly elected; but on chairman. tie.
We are told that in Salem and Mount
Pleasant, Aboliiionists have been elected.
From Wheailand we have the following:
WHEATLAND FOREVER
Mr. Editor:-As you are already apprsed,
our annual Town Meeting came off yes.cr-
day. In the morning the wings were in
high glee on account of split in the Demo
cratic ranks; but before we proceeded to
cast single ballot the two candidates spo-
ken of by the Democrats withdrew their
names from The tickets, when Uriah P. Mon
roe was taken up and elected by majority
of twelve, notwithstanding the wings had a
committee appointed 10 bring in wing voters,
md another TO challenge democratic voters.
md acknowledged that they had drawn out
all of their votes except three.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

NAvI3ATIoN-fhe Bunker Hi arrived
at DttEoii, OF Monday, the 3lst ult., seven
days fiom Ca cago.
The Propeller Hercules arrived here on
Saturday night from Buffalo, which harbor
is now open. She Will go down on Tues
day.
That s'aunch old llvorite, the NJ alison
under charge of her old Clp'ain, McFadyen,
was advertised TO leave the lower lakes, on
the 2ad. She may be hourly expected.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

n HARD QUESTION see The fol.
loving question going the rounds of the pa.
Pers:
''Snppose camel boa, heads west.Dortb-
west tor the horses rail and has the wind a.
beam, wl'h'a.faw comming up in the South.
would the Captain, according 10 maratime
law. be justified in taking reef the stove
pipe without asking The cook.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07
The Senate adjourned on the ooh.

A GOOD IDEA.-Some abolitionsts have
at last hi upon practicable plan for abol
ishing slavery in Texas. Thoy propose to
emgrate in sufficient numbers TO that coun-
try TO obtain the political power, and use it
to abolish slavery.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

The Courier des Etats Unis, SUCCESS
that by this time Mexico has laid an embargo
on Our shipping in her ports, made Our nor.
chans their prisoners, and conscated their
property. 1t is possible that Mexico has
done all this, but if she has, it will ea4, in
our opinion, in the annexation Of Mexico 10
this Union.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

The coming election in Rhode Island
turns upon the question of the liberation of
Dorr. The wings have rcnominatcd Gov.
Fenner; the Democrats have nominated
Wings pledged to the release Of Dorr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

MoSARcHs OF EURoPE-There are in Eu-
rope a, the presen, time twenty Monarchs;
three Queens. Eight are Proteslanis;
nine Roman Catholics; :wo of the Greek
and one Mohammcdan faith,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

it does not fail 10 correct what the law cam
mol effect. In our town, Cor instance, does
not our correspondent think, if the law
would refuse 10 have aught 10 do with the
mater, that an additional responsibility and
duty would be universally felt to rest on
every good member Of society, and pricu-
larlv upon those members as have organized
themselves for more effective efforts and
under this responsibility, would not their
benevolent efforts effect vast good where
now the law accomplishes nothing? II
strikes us so. We would not have the law
iamper with evil. If they proclaim thing
as evil, let them prohibit it-not license il =.
and pocket the avails. We believe that ii
either is now, or has been, in some of our
cities, the practice 10 license houses of III
fame. What does our correspondent think
OF State poeketng funds derived from such
sources? Is il not sort of partnership be-
tween the keeper ofthc house and the State?
and can such partnership have other than
most destructive effect? Where is the es-
sential difference between this and licensing
groceries? We can perceive none. The
law has too much to do with our morals -
Let us alone; let us take care of ourselves.
We will find ways quite as effective to do
it, as our legislators can. We commend 10
our correspondent the following extract from
New York paper which we think is 10 the
point:
'.I'he history ef the moral progress Of
the American people shows how wise and
fortunate has been the abstinence of the
state from i'll Interference in the depart
ment Of mere abstract morally. In the
progress Of the cause Of Temperance alone.
there is an example, and a warning to the
legislative power. There is not now on
The statute book law that has aided the
cause of temperance, and yet unaided it
has secured triumphs far wiier, more en-
during, more acceptable TO man aud more
glorious 20 human nature thar all the laws
''"'''Oo y 'iS hiS'iCSt Huti'h ibtCiiONt ut'u
enforced bya deSpotic power could possibly
rttain Yet when the free efforts Of
the phllanjhroph who have engaged in
this work are all bu, perfected, the law
proposes 10 step in and to tender its iniIs
and boIlsa as aids to its pr gress. 1t seeks
10 add the repulsive elemen! Of force TO a
cause which has found infinite strength in
the affections and the understanding Of
man.
of such legislation were merely useless,
If the laws it enacted lay dead on the sta
tu;e book-which is the best that can be
expected Of ihem-they would be Of little
comparative importance. But they are Of
character TO arouse a spirit Of resistance.
Inc mere sen,bance Of authority which
they Will have may awake passions that
may not be as shadowy as themselves
Law has no other instruments than fines
and ImprisonmeDt-thc confiscation Of the
property Of its citizens or of their liberty.
These are not instruments to devote to the
cause o! absrect morality, much less to re-
llgon, and those who seek 10 obtrudo
either upon these sac:ed causes, bring
danger upon BOTH
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

Isaac c. Bl'es, Senator in Congress from
Massachusetts,, died recently at Washington
city. John Davis, fAcctously called honest
J Ohm Davis, has been chosen 10 fill his place
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

The New Hampshire election resulted as
We coJecinred in our last. The Governor
and all the delegation but one are Demo
G1a,ic Woodbury., nominated in place of
hale. IS defeated. There is yet vacancy
in tina, district.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

The canals of New York, are announced
to be open on the 18th of April.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

HOPE srRossLy DEVELOPED. In man
WAC owes five hundred dollars, waiting for
a prize III lottery to pay il of.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

The small pox prevails 10 some extent in
Chicago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

:" Notwithstanding the extraordinary
eXcrtIons of the waigs, the democrats are
victorious beyond expectation, eecting the
entire licKe! by an average majority of about
~. Yours respectfully,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

We see bya late Chicago piper th.t IIoh'
John Wentworth and lady have arrived d,
Chicago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

THE FOURTEEN DAUGHrEGs.-A CORES
pondent Of the New Haven Courier, wrl-
tug from the village Of Leesvile, gives
The following account of Connecticut,
family:
But the mos, Interesting thing about
Leesvlle is, that II is the birthplace Of
fourteen daughters" To say NE -four
teen daughters" or one OF the fourteen
daughters, would require no explanation
her, or il any part Of MddIesex county,
but with YOU il may not bc quite SO plain.
will explain.
In the largest and most commodous
hoase IN the village resides Mr.. Whitmore.
who is the father OF fourteen daugh,ers.-
lie never had a son. heyounges, daugh-
ter is now about twelve years old
Twelve of ;hc daughters have been mar
RED and twelve are BOW living. What
as Little singular, every one Of The daugb
ers was married in regular rotation, that
is, the Oldest first, and; en-. The faith
er was heard jokngiy to remark, IL will
have no picking in my fami YOU must
take them as they come.
The daughters have ever sustained a
nigh character for their many virtues and
good qualifications. and make as exoem-
Plary wives as dutllul daughters All the
Twelve married respectable, worthy men,
ana nave been peculiarly blessed in the
marriage relation. When the last child
was born Mr.. Whitmore was so disappoin.
ted That 1t was not u son that he went like
child Although the old gentleman was
mol blessed with son, he has many gran
sons, and will probably have scores of
them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

Daft Green, it is said, has become a cit-
zen of Texas, and announces himself as a
candidate for Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

WALwoRTH CoUNTY.-A friend in &C.
leva gives Us the following gratifying intel
gcncc with regard to their late town cleo
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07

M. HaVcHieyo', is the ,tcmocralfc candi-
date for Mayor Of New York; Dudley Sell
den the whig; Jlmes Harper the native; and
Arthur Tappan the aboli,ionist Ii is thought
the wings will aglin cast their votes for The
Native candidate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-07
A SUBSCRIBER.

In our town the Democratic m .iority was
'ctween 30 and %, acreage. The Abol-
ion vote was some IS.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-10
FROM LATE EUROPEAN PAPERS.

ELEcrao-MAsNTric CLocKs, which never run down anil
never require winding, have been invented by Mr. Brain
writer IN the Polytechnic Review says ellie up clock
N my drawing room the pendulum OF which is in the hail.
northeast side Of house phtes each foot suare
are sunk IN hole and suspended wire This Is passed
through The house. 10 the pendulum FIRST and then the clock
on the southeast side Of the house, distance of about forty
yards hole was dug four feet Deep and two sacks Of com
mon coke buried in i among the coe another wire
cured and passed In at the drawing window and joined
to the former wire at the clock The bah Of the pendulum
weighs nine pounds but moved theoretically, and has
ever since continued TO do with the scame energy The
time Is to Perfection and the Of the motive power
only Is 3D. There but three little wheels in the clock
and neither weights nor springs, there IL nothing To be
wound up To another friend Baitersea he has given three
clocks, two small and hall clock all moved Ivy
current and regulated by and the pendulum This
~ all he has completed in England having just reached Edn-
bugh where he is TO establish mandatory Of these clocks
which, for accuracy, cheapncss and utility, WILL believe,
surpass every timepicce hitherto contrived." ~ saa'
The sale Of the first part tho very curious library of the
late Mr. Bright Of Bristol, went oil with much spirit Ihee
perhaps twenty twenty Ave persons and
boyfo The real purchaser here does not trust HIMSELF but
delegates all power To his bookseller, and rusty insignificant
looking volumes bought by rusty insignificant looking
youngsters for E5, gO E20 each, IN the most quiet way
in the world The great gun bf the first Of the csta-
loguc the collection OF old Ballads, nnd, in three vol
umes. The British Museum, bidding ngnnst private cot
unanimously pronounce them ssa bargain" Truly ~ oa
song may he OF some consequence il is only sep ''s
enough London paper.
BsEr RooT SueARThe total amount Of heel roo. sugar
manufactured IN Great Britain and ireland - ofs WIS
cwt, increase OF 1881 cwt compared WIN o95 W
this a. 42O cwt were manufactured At strstfod IN Essex
the remainder at Liverpool and Portasrry Downsh're
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-10

TnE Zrsc MrsEs or NEw JEHsrr.--The last number Of
Smans Journal contains among other papers o general in.
teres original article by Mr. r. ALarR, Of Boston, on
the Zinc Mines Of Franklin, Sussex county, New Jersey by
which would appear that they likely to he efficient
y worked. Within the last year. company in Boston has
become largely interested in these zinc ores and has
experiments which show that the metal he probably OBJ
ained conditional oer Of the whole property has been
made 10 French company, who have also satisfied them
selves Of the pactcably Of separating the metal ina large
way aud this company, through the agency Of pactca
miner and meaurg is engaged in exploring the mine
extensively Mr.. Ager concludes that the lead which
visibly expoedin length than GOO feet, with
average width Of feet and the assumed depth Of 100 feet
will yield quantity Of zinc sufficient at the market value,
TO give ~, 1892 $50.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-10

INVENTION NEW WEAPONS OF WAwraHE.--Ingenuity
continues to be applied the perfection OF engines war;
well to the completeness Of domestic machinery Tho long
est proecte distance accomplished by any ordnance
stated TO be three miles and quarter ball made Of hollow
iron filled with load, weighing sixy-two pounds thrown
that distance by fifty pounder pounds Of powder be-
ing uscd The French, during the Peninsuar war; threw
shells from enormous nortas into Ca about this distance
The British Polytechnic Review says that Ieaen halls will
range better and further than ones which fact disco
vered ON board an American ship during action Her iron
having been used up successful had lead Many
scientific England the general OF lead
balls in tho British navy.
Rockets have been improved greatly MS instruments Of de-
structive warfare but Shells thrown mortars IL the right
direction only be preserved for hem destructive
by bursting One Of the difficulties with which they have to
contend Is their ignition, whether by percussion fire. Ex
pcriments are IN progress TO settle this point with accuracy
but they become dangerous implement and their liability
explode during transportation, by Earring process
hndance their being introduced into active service
The recent explosion in Charlton street. New York. Of per-
cussion bom which II has been caused by
dropping upon the pavement point Of the liability
TO explode, and the fearful consequences which always
attend such an explosion.
But implement OF terrible efficacy has Just been de-
vsed in England by Prof Brunsen II consists Of liquid
gniies the moment Is exposed the air II any
filed with H. like glass iron globe should be thrown up
on the decks into the ports of ship II would ignite the
moment the vessel struck any hard substance and the am
nable liquid instantly would he In blaze The atmosphere
at once becomes filed with clouds of white arsenic Ivy which
deadly poison Is evolved and inhaled Being heavier than
and nsoube IN water, could I've extingushcd, and Of
course becomes fatal TO al within its influence dreadful
implement 10 the art Of war ~ Y. Impress.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-10

Look oUT LocoNoTIvE This Is generally used
as warning To passengers but is sometimes necessary
look out after the machine itself In Scotland engineer left
ms locomotive for when half cock To his hor
ror and amazement he had scarcely turned his back when IL
started on at speed which he could not overake The gate
keeper at Stevenson, thinking special train made
way Tor =, although surprised that the customary signal Of
whistle was omitted to he given, and away il sped ct giant
pace towards the main line Upon this il got without delay
or obstruction, anil turning towards Glasgow did stop till
out Of steam
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-10

The extensive foundry and machine shop at Louisville
kentucky, owned by Mr.. JoHS CuRHr was entirely con-
sumed BY fire last week The loss is yarousy estimated al
from $50, 900 TO 100000,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-10

MarLE SUoAn IN VEnaoxr-2-'rhe Montpelier Watchman
says that the present spring has been uncommoay favorable
for sugar-making The made in Vermont alone 10
estimated al the value Of one million Of dollars
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-10

TaE FHaensScE or OSIoSs.--Onions do not certainly
add to the sweetness Of ays BREATH though in fct they
really do add to the fragrance Of flowers Let our lady read
roots, and, word for it, il will wonderfully increase the
odor OF the flowers The water dle, from those
would be far superior any other This II strange but
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-05-10

Democracy then had derangcd the currency and distressed
the country, and fearful Of ALL had in DESTROYED
itself This law therefore deemed necessary for self
preservation, and used sarcophaeus prevent an
utter dissolution Of the elements Of the party But the Wing
tariff and policy having restored The country revived the
rency. and enterprise again needing employment the DE-
mocratc party wish again handle The sinews Of war
am therefore confident and IL allowed will venture 10 pro
phesy that by decided vote and the help Of Of the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-16

Mr.. Bowman will deliver Free
Lecture in the Basement Of the Meiho-
dict Church, on NJ ON DAY evening
Dec. 15th-a. ealy candle lighting.
Subject: -PhrenoiQgy, in which man
will be considered as an animal, On in
tellecual,a moral and religious being
showing wherein is his superiority to the
brute creation, the Immortality of the Soul
and future Rewards to tho righteous
proved by this science Why some men
are Infdels and others Christians ex-
planned by Phrenology.
During the evening. the Lecturer will
examine the Heads of q number of in
dividuals
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-16
NEW firm and NEW GOODS.

TINE undersigned having formed a connection
L in business; under the firm OF Van Rensselaer,
& Nichols-beg leave to announce 10 The public
that they are now receiving from New York, \
large and well selected assortment of Staple and
Fancy.
DRY GOODS,
Among which will be found, a great variety Of
Broad Clothes, Cassneres, Sattineus, Tweeds,
Hardimes Vestings, Shee;ings, Shirtpgs Elan
nels, Caicoes, DeLanes, Cashmeres. and Silks,
OF every variety ofColor and Shade.
GROCE RIES,
Consisting of Teas, Sugar. Molasses, RIO 81,
Domingo and Java Coffee, Pmento Pepper: Root,
and Ground Ginger, Saleratus Starch salt Peter,
Cassia. Cinnamon buds. Cloves Nutmegs, Cocoa,
Rice, Tapioca, cut and lump Tobacco, scotch and
Mc'by Snuff, &c, &c.
Crockery and glass asare o erry Variety
HARD WARE.
Nails and Glass: Farming tools of all kinds, to.
gether with general assortment of shelf Hard
ware.
PAINTS, OILS, AND VARNISH.
aud dry white lead Sc,-Dye woods and Dye
Stufs; a complete assortment.
GFDrags and Medicines. IN
Comprising every article commonly called for
IN thus line together with great variety Of Pat
ent Medicines.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
VI every variety, irom the cearsest Brogans to
The most tasty l3usklns.
The goods have been purchased with especial
reference to the wants of the people of this cuuu
try, and the undersigned pledge themselves not
TO be undersold by any establishment West Lake
Michigan.
r. c. VAN RENSSELAER,.
l.. B. NICHOLS.
Southport, W. L. Nov. 4, 1916. nI9:f.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-16

departed amidst the benedictions Of millions
of feemen The nation paid lis tribute TO
his memory at the tomb. Coming genera
lions will learn from his example the love
OF Country and the rights Of man.
In his language on similar occasion to
the present, II now recommend you fellow
citizens. TO the guidance of Almighty God,
with full reliance on His mercitul provi.
d9nce for the maintenance Of our free insti.
buttons; and with an earnest supplication,
that whatever errors it may be my lot to
commit. in discharging the arduous duties
which have devolved ON me, will find rem
edy in the harmony and wisdom of your
counsels.
JAMES X. POLK.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l 1915.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-16
THE TELEGRAPH
C. L. sHoLEs, EDITOR.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, DEC. l6, 1915.
C. L. sHoLEs, EDITOR.

We anticipate the day of our publication
for The purpose of giving our readers the
first animal message ofPresideni Polk, (which
we doubt not is looked for with anxiety. -
Its great length has delayed its issue some
what longer than we wished and ii also pre-
vents any comments at present, or the pub
lication of other matter.