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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10
AN FRESHMAN AT YOUR ELBOW
CEREsCo, May 81, 1915.

Friend Sholes This Cay completes the
first years practical operations Of the Wis
consin Phalanx on the Domain, and as you
have often expressed your appreciation of
our effort, send you a brief nc count of our
pas, years experience When we arrived
on the domain one year ago to-day we hid
$50 acres of land paid for, all unimprovsd
and purchased at s. ,25 per acre, we were
ri in number, left our families and lived
in tents until we erected some frame bull
dirgs suitable 10 move into; we broke IS
acres and raised crop on the same last
sc son and also put in 100 acres Of wheat.
We had Post Office and Mail route, and
weekly mail before we had been here sixty
days, although there was no, and still is
not a family in the Township except our
members, Our town was organized and
sdcioly incorporated by the last winters
session Of the Legislature. The &c, Of
incorporation allows us to hold our property
in Joint stock shares, but not to issue script
or coRtrac, debts. or TAX our property, bur
gives us a perpetual success on, &c. We
have now l440 acres of land paid for, and
have about s 500 in personal property
belonging TO The Phalanx. and we have
over 2 o hundred acres under culture and
over 3 90 hundred fenced-a good saw mill
in operation and sufficient wa er power 10
proppl p run Of mill stones. We have
frame houses equal to 900 feet by 80, one
and hall stories, all nearly completed
and some more in progress. A lime kin
and stone quarry are in operation, and We
are building school house Of the sun dried
brick for test Of the mode Of building.
We have $50 persons hero at present, oil
healthy. happy and cheerful. We have
mad no deaths and very lille sickness since
here. never witnessed so much cheerful.
ness and apparent happiness among any
people in M life. as has been manifested
here. and every day seems to attach tho
members more and more 10 association.
We have succeeded in c!crv undertaking
thus far and sem bound TO succeed, our
prospects are bright and the members con-
fident of success. With such spirits as
| we have here success Gems Amos, certain.
We are free from deb, and our property
unincumbered- from tyranny ano
francis Of all kinds. an live and nc, on
the plan Of doing rs we would be done by
in business oper atoms we nre purely demo
cratic. Our system thus lar operates
admirably and promises the most cheering
results. We expect 10 publ sh a paper
here soon, bu, shdll no, commence one
un il we are prepared 10 sns,nin it, with or
without subscription list. Our arrange.
ments are made 10 put in 69) acres Of
wheat this fall, and other Improvements in
proportion. Yours, &c.
w. CHASE.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

Ifihe Buffalo and other papers know any
thing about it, combination among steam
boa, owners has at length been formed
The price from Buffalo 10 Chicago, cabin,
is twelve dollars, deck six dollars. Freight
as follows:
To Cleveland and all ports east thereof
II 2 cents per 100 lbs. for heavy-l5
Cts. FOR light.
All ports between Cleviand and Detroit,
Is cts. for heavy and 20 els. for light.
To Mackinaw, Milwaukee. Racine, Sou
port and Chicago, 90, cts. for heavy, and
35 for light. The tariff charged by the
propellcrs and sail vessels is much below
this.-BufaIo Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10
See advertisement Of "Delavan House"

See advertisement Of "Delavan House, -
in another column. We have lately had
an opportunity Of testing the virtues OF this
establishment, and we will say it, because
it is true, that better house is not kept in
Wisconsin, and we will stake our word Tor
it, that nine on, of ten stopping there will
say the same thing.
Speaking Of public houses, we canno,
folbear TO say a word also in commentator
Of the Burlington House, KEEP, Ly Mr..
Forbes in the town Of Blu lington. 1t is
mos, excellently KEEP, in every respect, and
he mus, be hard TO please who is no, salts
fled with the accommodation he meets with
there
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

Oar readers will find in our paper Of to-
day, communication from d.. Darling, with
drawing his name from before the people, as
a candidate for nomination TO the delegacy.
To do this, is a right on the part of the DIR.
which none can question, but we regre,
much that he has seen fit TO do it, and with
our view Of the case think that he has per-
mtted HE disinte,es,ed generosity to carry
him too far. We were well aware from the
start that DR.. Dlrling did not seek the nom,
nation, and the mention we made of bis
name was the result Of a feeling shared by
very many Others, that he was of the many
named for the station, the best in every point
of view. II we and others, can excuse with
complacency, this disappointment, Of our
hopes, it can only be from the disinlerested
goodness of heart and honest patriotism that
characterize the DIS letter of deciisation
We do not and have not apprehcnded dalr-
ger from the number of names before the
convention; there is no danger from tina,
source, and that motive for withdrawal, how
ever honestly entertained, is without force.
As 10 the sectional interests alluded 10, and
the proprieIy Of recognizing them as para
mount. there will undoubtedly be differ
encc ofopinion. That the works arc of i'm
portance. none will dispute, bu, it strikes US
that tho disposition Of the convention will be
neither directly nor impliedly to recognize
as paramount any work or interest, and the
man who is chosen must be distinct y under
stood as pledged TO none, but determined to
the extent of his ability, TO do justice to all.
The idea of the necessity Of a personal in
ieresl in any measure, is bad one to breach.
Oar own disposiiionhas been TO ask no ques-
lions nor breach opinions as TO location, pro-
bdble sectional interest, or any thing of the
kind, believing that no man would be selec-
ted to whom we might not commit without
question, all our territorial interests. A sp-
ri, of justice is an essential of democracy
and TO get a good democrat should be our
chief consideration.
With the Hon. NJ. l.. Martin we have been
acquainted number of years, and there is
no democrat we esteem more highly. Al
nominated we shall support him with cordi-
atty aud earnes,ness, as we doubt not will
every demscrat, aad particularly those ac-
quain,ed with him; bu, i, will not be as a
resident on lifeline of the proposed improve
men, Of the Fox and Wisconsin, nor OF the
north part of the territory, but as democrat,
and res dent of Wisconsin. But there can
be no objection TO the spirit in which these
matters are alluded 10 by the DR.. |, is the
true democratic spirit, showing thai nothisg
is urged unless it be generally conceded;
and ,ha, whatever may be desired the har
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

A southern religious convention, We be-
iieve Presbyterian, after a great deal OF
learned dissertation on scripture, have re-
solved tina, the holding people as slaves is
not a sin. Wo think from the m u1liplicity
Of words and attempted argument, that the
gentlemen are in reality trying TO deceive
the mselves. Why do they not come out
boldly and resolve tina: inasmuch as the
holding slaves is matter Of custom and
pecuniary interest with them, tina, therefore
il is RICH, and in accordance with scripture.
This is what they mean. Doubtless they
would be met by our northern abolilonisls
with the equally logical resolve. that mas
much as it is neither matter Of custom or
interest with them, that II istherefore sin
and not in accordance with scripture. So
goes human nature. We are wonderfully
apt 10 estimate these matters very much as
our temporal interest dictates. and to
compound with sins inclined to,
By damning those we have no mind to-"
appears 10 be very common failing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

The Secretary Of the Territory is at Ma
olson with some Is 600 dollars TO pay AREA
RACES on scrip and bonds issued by the Le-
gisla,ure in pas, years. But by no means
are all the evidences of debt Of this kind
which are ahoat. redeemed by the Secretary
much Of it being entirely rejected. Tho re-
ceipts signed by Field, if we are correctly
informed, will not be paid, the paper which
they represent and which was entrusted to
him, having been used TO account for mo-
MES he had previously obtained. Much OF
the scrip and bonds are also rendered value
less in similar way. What descriptions
are good and what bad We cannot say; those
who hold such paper can find out only by
presenting it TO the Secretary at Madison.
We might advert with some severity to
the recklessness which gave us discussing
agent such as The late one, but il would be
a waste of time and words. II may not how
ever be out Of place TO remark that in our
opinion, the people Of Wisconsin would rest
vastly better satisfied, could they in this Of
ficer have resident of The territory, whose
interest has been and is with them and whose
character has been tested in their midst.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

WISCONSIN SCENEaY.AMany Of our ow
people and but few abroad have a proper
idea of the beauty and magnifcence of W.
consin scenery. The eastern portion Of the
territory, aside from the richness and x,cnt
OF its broad praries, and its beauiiiuls:re ans,
has nothing peculiar 10 atact the eve, but
the western portion compr sing the min eral
region, certainly presents spectacle OF
most magnificent scenery. The whole
face of the country after passing the centre
Dane county, appears TO be raised high above
the level ofthe cas- IN this co ,ntry is bro
ken into mounds ard ridges, which have the
appearance of isolited mountains and ran
ges Of mountains. Many Of these present
the surface of the clean open prairie, others
are covered with beautiful groves. Our
readers can form no idea without personal
observation Of the magnificent views from
these elevated points. Some Of them COM
mand views Of 20, 80 and even 40 miles in
extent. In these views ale embraced val
dure irrigated frcquen;ly by clear and beau
tiiul streams-monnds and ranges of less
magnitude, pre- sen:ing every feature Of see
merry, not excepting occ sionally fmmcn Sc
lodges of rock, and here and there as PEI
haps the most pleasing features, settlements
of farmers and miners, with the attendants
of civilization. Certainly, we doubt whe,h-
er any portion Of the country presents views
Of equal magnifcencc TO western Wiscon-
sin; and s;ght-seers may run the world over
for views Of the beautiful in nature and yet
find in Wisconsin that which equals if j,
does not surpass them all. Them's our
sentiments.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10
Ru>Away SLAMS GRAND Barn,

RUNAWAY SLAy. a GRAND BArrIr
The u"ge ,s'o2n Md Iorci Light pub
'sh accounts OF a s.ouJ boltie ,hat came
Won Monday morning last, belweentw,ly
unaway saves from ccsbursh, Va. opt
'gh, c'ixens of Smiihs5urg, Md. The
'egtocs were arm j with pistols and tome
'""ks. and Immediately commenced m
iitacS upon line whites. telling several OF
hc,n to the earth OF the onset. The whites
peing uaarmrd, except with bludpeops.
found themselves engoged.in rather an un.
equnl and hazardous coa,es,. Remarkably
the negroes were knocked 10 the earth. bn,
they returned TO the contest with Fedouble
fury, and being all stout aud very atAleiic
men, were rather hard 10 handle. How.
ever, after severe contest the VIII les sue,
ceeded 10 carrying oil one prisoner in al.
most hopeless condition. with two pistols
and two iomahawks, which were wres,ed
from the hands OF the negroes Anoiher
negro. badly wounded, after following his
companions a mile or Two upon their re.
treat, gave hinself up.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10
Tus RACE VIII Oh came off YES erday, on

THE RACE VIII oh came off yes erday, on
the Camden course, between Fashion and
Peytona, was attended by an immense con.
course of spectators, and resulted in a
scene Of hinged sorrows and 'sport. p
| The contest between The two noble racers,
ouid scarcely be taken as fair test Of the
Qualities Of either animal. Such as it was,
however, the insult was an easily achieved
triumph for Fashion; who beat her sialwari
rival of tremendous leaps in two heats, in
| 7.44 and 7.49. On the first heat Fashion
came in about three lengths ahead; on the
second about thirty yards!
The horses, their riders and the track,
were all in ..tip-top" condition, and at
O'Clock, p. NJ, their was every prospect Of
as SPLENDID a display Of the glories OF the
| Turf rs was over witnessed in the Unlseo
States blu, unhappily. few minutes alter
tina, hour a terrible casually not only
changed the whole nspec; Of the scene, but
da shed the spirits OF all present, whether
active or passive participants in the excIt-
ing OCCASION; and, in great measure, re-
duced the whole affair 10 a mere apology
Of what was expected.
And immense stand, some hundreds OF
feet long, and built SO as 10 accommodate two
tiers Of spectators, when crammed To rs
utmost, came, in one sudden and general
crash, to the ground, iumbling the thousand
who were on it, and its own ruino, upon
| (as is supposedly nearly thousand indivld-
uaIs collected in the refreshment booths
under the stand. The scene Of disorder
end disn,ay produced by this terrible cas-
uaIty, beggared description. Hundreds
we're injured to n greater or less degree,
receiving fractures Of limbs. and bruises
and laceralons Of fish. Those underneath
the rum Of mingled animate and inanlmate
matter, was extracted as quickly, perhaps
rs could be- expected under the crcums,an-
ce,. One was so fatally injured that he
died before he cou'd he removed from the
ground. and seven others were not expected
10 survive Such, at least, was the current
report; but reports on such occasions are
generally exaggerated, and we earnestly
hope this one may prove so.
The race was fined for O'Clock, but
after the occurrence of The accident, the
whole course was one universal scene of
confusion and turmoil. Reports were soon
spread tina, the race would be postponed,
and large numbers left the course, and re-
turned to Philadelphia. The managers.
however, decided that as the accident had
not (then) resulted fatally to any one, the
race should proceed. according to appoint
men,, and proceed it dd-though the
horses had to cut their way through the
crowd, as they progressed-with the result
before stated Among the persons injured
were several New Workers; but ss we
could acertain. none Of these were danger
ously wounded, though some were severely
hurt. -....
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

COUNTY CoNvENrIoN.-We would again
remind our democratic friends Of the Com
vcn,ion to he held at KelIoggs on the IA b
inst. and of The inportance Of being fully
represented from the several towns in the
county. The best means for securing a sat
isfac,oIy result Of the approaching Terri O.
rial Convention, will be 10 procure a fee
and full expression Of the people in ,heiI
primary meetings, Iela.ivs to the quail flea
ton and fitness Of The several candidates
spoken of for the delegacy. Let the dele
gates sent up from the several counties TO
the capitol, understand we'll The wishes of the
people, and 80 prepared to represent them
faithfully, and the success Of the candidate
put in nomination will be certain. Aud in
order 10 secure this desirable result, it is es-
scntal that every town assume its rart OF
the responsibility, by being properly repre-
scented at the County Convention. 1t is a
mistaken idea that the fitness and capabil.
ties of candidates are not to be discussed
by the people in their primary assemblages,
les, d herences eff opinion should lead to
dssehlons and strife. The appropriate
time for comparing views, and for free in.
terchlnge or sentiment, is tefo.e the nomi-
nation is made. 1t is not only the right OF
every voter, but it is his duty to express an
opinion openly; this is the only means OF
Obtaining an index of the peoples wishes.
The most effectual means of preventing in.
trigueing politicians from lhrusling a candi-
date before the public, who is disqualified
and unfit TO command the sutfrsges of the
party, is for the people to exercise the rights
belonging to them. The suffrage right is
not a mele thing of merchandise which any
nominee for Office may control for his bene-
fit, no matter how unfairly or by which pro-
cess OF chicanery he may have procured his
nomination; nor are the people mere instru-
men,s 10 be used at the bidding of those
who assume 10 be political leaders. 1t is
conceded TO be proper to abide the decis-
ions Of our conventions; without this, party
organizations are IN a great measure una
valing. And since such is the case, it is
all important that conventions should be So
constituted that they will be sure TO res
poet the peoples wishes. We therefore
aga:n call upon the friends of democracy
lo!ook to it, that every town be represent ID
in the county convention, and that delegates
shall be there selected who will truly
and faithfully represent the interests of the
party in the Territorial Convention, 10 be
held at Madison on the 25th inst.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

CINCINNATI OnIo.-Truly, says tho
Lou;svill. Journal, Cincinnati is a wonder.
tul city. In iorty-fve years her por ula
ton has increased from 500 to 20 900 souls.
Forsy-five years ago Cincinnati was will.
age OF log-cabins, in the centre Of vast
wilderness; now it is q city Of i,nmense
commercial and manufacturing importance,
with large and en,erprising population,
noted for devotion TO all the arts that adorn
society and peculiarize moderation c;v;Iiza-
ton. The records of the Old World can.
not furnish an instance SO wonderful, and
SO honorable TO human enterprise.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

mony Of the party and the success OF the
principle is. esteemed paramount.
We say again, in conclusion, that we re-
gtet much that DR.. Darling has seeh fit tu
decline the further use Of his name, and this
more especially as we honestly believe be
would have been the choice of the conven
lion, and We do no, perceive how his decli
ming is to advance The interests TO which he
seems attached
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10
A new implement of terrible efficacy ha,

A new implement of terrible efficacy has
Just been devised in England by Prof
Brunsen. Ii consists of liquid simil,r Ia
alcohol. in which the oxygen s replaced BY
arsenic. II ignnes the moment it is expo
sed 10 the air. II any vessel filled with H.
like glass or iron globe, should oe thrown
upon the decks or into the ports of ship,
!, would iguile the momen, the vessel struck
any hard substance, and The inhanmabe
liquid Instantly would be in blaze. The
atmospheric at once becomes filled with
clouds Of white arsenic, by which deadly
poison Is evolved and inhaled. Being
heavier thaa, and insoluble IN water, Il
could no, be ex,inguished. and of course
il becomes fatal to all within It's influence
a dreadful implement 10 the ar, Of war.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

CONDITION CT MExIco.--In Mcxica
there are 1000, 900 Of Indians and CreoIes,
ignorant and slo:hfuI; and hundred thou.
sand persons Of Spanish descent, wealth
and OF military profession. The estimn;e
of The Mexican government OF the popula-
ton Of their country, for it does not appear
TO have ever had the energy TO obtain an
actual census, twas in 1912 as follows: In
dian, 1880, OOJ; Mes'izos, l.5O5, 500; Eu-
ropeans and whl,s Creoles,, 100000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

We have had an opportunity within the
past few days, by trip through the territory
Of personally observing TO some extent, the
rush of emigration, the present year. The
country appears TO be literally swarmlng with
new comels seeking for themselves perma-
nent location. Our observation has been
mainly confined 10 the southern portion of
the territory, and the northern poriisfas, COM
prising the counties of Dodge, Fond du Lac,
Marquette, Calumet, Sheboyagan. &c, we
are told is settling even flster than the south.
person having an acquaintance with the
territory for the past few years, and viewing
it now would be surprised TO witness the Won
derfuI strides which have been recently made
in settlement and improvement. We know
of xections which year or two since might
haxe been traveised for hours without pre-
sen,ing s:gns of civilization, but which nov
show an almost unbroken line of farms, rich
in flourishing grain, or with the sod turned
over in preparation for another harvest. One
case in particular in Rock county, where at
the Opening of spring there Was space Of
some twelve or fourteen miles with but one
or two faims taken up, there is now but one
or two vacant lots in the whale distance.
This is not very unusual case, as every
section of the territory at all desirable is set
Ting in the same way. With such an infan-
cy there must certainly be a great future in
STORE for US. When we cons; der the varied
resources of the country in connection with
The active industry WHICH is so rapidly being
applied to them, i, certainly cannot be
very great while till Wisconsin becomes
equal 10 The greatest state of the union.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

MIR. SHoLEs permit me to correct state.
ment in your paper o. the 9th ult. con-
corning O'Connel and the Irish elective
franchise. About % years ago the Cl,ho-
lie emancipation bill was brought into par
lament, the enemies of the bill wished TO
clog it by bringing in another bill along with
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

If Moses Nj. Strong, John Y. Smith, the
editor Of the Mineral Pom, Democrat, or any
one else, takes any further notice of the
Green Bay Republicans ridiculous twat,le
about Dolv's excr,ion for democrats or de-
mocracy in view of the coming delegate
election, in our opinion they will show them
selves as great ninnys as the natural who
originates such stories
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

Such of our western subscribers as failed
TO receive their papers promptly. last week,
are assured that such delay will no, probably
again occur Our Burlington, Delavan, Ro-
cees'er and Spring frairic subscribers, as
long as the present mail arrangements con-
,inue. will receive their papers on the day
after publication.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

The absence OF the editor, (who has just
returncd) for the past eight or ten days,
must be the excuse for any apparent defects
in the last or present number of the paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

The Catholic College at Worcester,
Mass. has fifty students, select library OF
two thousand volumes. 1t was establish
cd two years ago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10
THE DEMOCRATIC ELECTORS
May IS, 1915.

OF the town of Southport, will meet at TIM
White School House, on Thursday evening next
to appoint three delegates to attend the Coun'!
Convention at KelIogg's on the l4lh inst and Il
transact such other business as may be deemed
necessary.
BY order Of the Town Committee.
June Q, 1916.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-06-10

John P. Helfcns,ein of Milwaukee, is ma
med IN tho Courier, as candidate for no.
mnation as Delegate. F. J. Damn, of Mi
neral Point is also named for the same sta
ton.