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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26
To tie editor oftAc Southport Telegraph:

4 . Hsc e1"os, ~ TIC oo""tPUIs AcecSTupH.
My attention has been called to an edi-
toriaI article ia the Racine Advocate OF
the 10Th inst. in which some erroneous
stAtemenis are made, with regard 10 the
situation Of the public works atthis place,
from which differences might be drawn un-
favorable to my conduct as agent, and det-
rimental to the interests Of the place.
The payments Of public money have not
been " stopped on account Of any inform
atty ia the expenditures at the commence.
msnt" or, at any time. But on the con.
trary sufficient amount oil funds has been
received to pay off all the demand upon the
work
During the present season 4Of feet in
length have been added to the north pier,
a large amount Of materials received and
prepared for the future extension of Ire
piers. A scoop dredge has been completed
andls now in successful operation; chm
mel will lin the course Of few days) have
been dredged ihr'o the bar, when The extern
sion Of The piers will be resumed and I
hope by the close of the season to be able
to compare-favorably in our operations,
with any other point on this lake, whether
conducted under government pa tronnge or
by individual enterprise.
| ~ 7a y Yours Respectfully,
c. K. ALTON,
U. s. Agent.
ec-.sl. A. ~ 1o.-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

Printers are very unlucky and misera-
BILE MORALS, striving to do the best they can,
bet always treading on some PERSONS toes.
We published last week piece Of original
poetry which we supposed would be admir-
ed without dissenting voice; but alas We
lost subscriber by it. We know not the
motive which caused this loss, but we sup
pose as two suns cannot shine in the came
system, neither caa the author Of ''the bro
ken Lutte" and the "broken pot,' flourish
amicably in the same atmosphere.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26
iH e." FROM MEXICO.
DECLARATION OF WAR

From the N. 0. Jefsrsonin Republican Aug. z.
The schooner Relampngo, which recent
ly arrived at the Balize from Vera Cruz.
came up TO the city on Tuesday evening.
II was not untila late hour yesterday tina,
we received the letter, an extract from
which follows containing the official COM
munica;ions, translation Of which is sub
joined.
The letter is from a friend and CORES
pondent in Vera Cruz, and enclosed the
communications, which aie from the Min
ster Of War and Marine Of Mexico. 1t
appears by these. that the previous intima-
lions Of the intention Of Mexico 10 declare
war against this country have assumed a
positive and discriminate shape.
We have reason believe that the des-
patches to the Department Of State at
Washington, brought by the Relampago,
communicated the fact OF war having been
declared by the Mexican Government.
OFFICE OF WAR AND MARINE.
SECTION OF OPERATIONS.
CIRcULAR.-T The United States have
coLsumated the perfdy against Mexico, by
sanctioning the decree which declares the
annexation Of The department Of Texas to
that republic.
The injustice of that usurpalion is appar-
ent, and Mexico cannot tolerate such n
grave injury without making an effort TO
prove TO the United States the possibility of
her ability 10 cause her rights to be res
pecied.
With this object the Supreme Govern
ment has resolved upon declaration of
war against that power. seeing that our
forbearance, Instead of being received ms
a proof of our friendly disposition, has
teen interpreted into an acknowledged i'm
possibility on our part 10 carry on sue
ccssful war.
Such al error on the part Of the United
States will be advantageous 10 Mexico,
because suddenly abandoning its pacific al
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION,
ron DELICATE rs coNonEss,
M0RG AN L.. M A RTIN (.

The American freeman cannot sec
clearly how Annexation is TO have influence
in abolishing slavery in Texas. Can il be
possible fbat the Freema has lost all faith
in the, virtue of the liberty party. Annexa-
ton brings Texas within the sphere of liber-
ty party influence, and if this influence is
worth anything, land certainly the freeman
will not say il is not the result must be as
we have stated, abolition Of slavery. Are
abolitonisis honest or are they are mott
1.-Two admit them honest, it il wond erfully
at the expense Of their consistency Thus
they claim the principle Of human rights
and human liberty to be great principle
which agitation and Investigation will adj
vance in the popular mind. BY this advance
Of the popular mind, they expect to abolish
slavery. Now slapcry exists by law through
out Texas,and as separate government for
obvious reasons would continue for long
time TO exist. BY annexation she is brought
immediately in contact with this Influence
} which IS 10 eiIcctabolition, and yet The abo-
lilonists WHO'S ardepily desire ibis great
end cry out loudly against it. Is not this
plain? The whole south have their insti
tons entirely under their own control; we
cannot touch them by legislation. If they
are in hepractice of wrong the only posi-
bic way we can reach them, is to labor with
them to elevate tho tone oftheir morals,and
by this elevation, abrogate the evil ;and when
Texas instead of being a listener outside, is
brought as It were, within the walls Of the
abolition church, the abolition breaches cry
out against it. Where is your benevolence
gen,lemen,or rather where is your consisten-
CIV? ai}
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

SAsDss SARsAPARILLA.-Fever is one
OF the most frequent and dangerous dis
eascs to which the human body is liable
lsSfirst impression is upon the nervous
system, then the vessels Of the skin be-
come deranged, producing dryness and
burning heat. After this the general svs.
tera is involved, and the patient sinks be.
meath the attack, unless relieved by appro-
pirate remedies. Noxous cffluvia and va.
rious means are the cause Of fever, being
infused throughout the atmosphere, and
then breathed into the lungs, when the poi.
son combines with the impure fluids Of the
body and is carried by the circulating or
gans 10 the remote ramifcalions Of the sys
tenn. Ii, then, the animal frame is kept in
perfect, sound and healthy state, and eve
~. organ performing it's functions proper
ly, there can be no union Of the predspos-
ing cause, which is the noxious efiluvia or
marsh miasm, with the exciting, which is
an impure state Of the blood and depraved
condition of the general constitution and
consequently no disease. ''A
For forlher particulars and conclusive
evidenc Of its superior value and efficacy,
see pamphlets, which may be had OF agents
gratis.
Prepared and sold. wholesale and retail,
by A. B. SANDS g. CO., Druggists and
Chemists, 273 Broadway, New York.
Price, 81 per bottle: six bottles for So.
For sale also by Fl. b. Hinsdale, No. l,
Brick Block Southport WISCONSIN Terri
tory. # HT
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

Since the nomination in Walworth Co,
we have the most gratifying accounts of the
state Of affairs in that section. 4 friend
writes Us that the Democracy are In the field
and organizing thoroughly, md that the ma.
joriiy this fail viii be greater than at any
previous election. So nearly balanced as
are parties in that county, there is a chance
for glorious strife, but we know some
the Democracy there, and know that they
are equal 10 the achievement Of glorious
result.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

The CHEAP PosTAGE.-srhe result ofthe
experiment of cheap postage is a matter Of
considerable speculation among the news
papers Of the country. The receipts have
fallen off considerably more than the advo-
Gates Of the system expected, ard il seems
to be evident that the contingent fund $7CO,
900, will now be used up to meet the wants
Of the department. What is to be done?-
Shall we persevere or fall back upon the old
system. We say persevere,ior we are con-
lident il will take but short time for the
new system to realize the expectation OF its
friends. The error has been in expecting
TOO much from it on he start. 1t was sup
posed by many that it would give tremen-
dous influence TO letter correspondence,
nearly, if not quite sufficient to make mp in
quantity the difference in the postage. This
was unreasonable; for such revolutions are
not created in moment. True the first
few days operation ofthe system gave prom.
isc Of this result, but that was undoubtedly
occasioned by The. novelty Of cheap post
age, and the fact that a great deal Of letter
writing had been put off, for some days, 10
take advantage Of The cheap system on the
LIST Of July. We suppose that at the pres
ent time, as general thing, there is not a
much greater quantity of matter mailed,
than during the latter period Of the old sys-
TEN; but there is some moro and there can
be no doubt whatsoever, but there will be a
permanent and steady increase; and like
the momentum ola descending body, the
ratio of increase will be exceedingly rapid.
The people must feel, before they can APP
precate Tie new system; and although the
system will at once draw many into cores
pondencc who were MOI fore in the habit
ofindulging in i',it will require time TO origi-
nate and confirm habit of writing in the
great mass who have heretofore been pre-
vented by the dear rates Of postage. But
we do think t will do all, that its most SIM
guino friends have anticipates; and there
fore we say, persevere. If necessary, we
hope Congress will make new approp-ia-
lions; sustain the system till it gets fair
start, till the experiment is fairly tried. II
will not be long until the department will
be able to go alone, in our opinion.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

The Iron Steamer Great Britain arrived
at New York on Sunday, August 10. We
have frequently published extracts with re-
gard TO this vessel which have given our
readers pretty good idea Of what she is.
She is the largest steam vessel in the
world, her extreme length being 322 feet.
She is constructed mainly ofiron, and is on
the Propeller principle. She made her first
voyage in Ia days and 20 hours, which was
doing well, all things considered. ~,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

0FTHE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE
Worlds now before the public; who will
not seek il? Sherman's Lozenges may
well be ciassed the eighth wonder Of tho
world. Before he introduced them, il took
weeks 10 cure II common cold or cough;
whooping caugh and asthma when suffered
10 ruc their own course, and consumption
considered incurable; headaches we're lefi
to time, as alone capable Of afording re-
lief, and heartburn perpetual torture to
its victims. Now, by using these Lozen-
ges, which have the best medicines com
bined and concentrated in them, you are
scarcely sick before you are restored to
health. They lay hold Of disease a. the
foundation, and thoroughly eradicate, and
are vithal as pleasant as a common pep
permint Lozenge. They are so agreeable
TO the palate that children who once taste
them desire more, which has given rise
10 The saying that "children cry for them"
Dr.. Sherman knows nothing about animal
magnetism, bui he certainly knows how 10
cure coughs, Gods, headaches, and ali our
common ills as Sam Slick would say, ia
little less than no time.
For sale by H. b. Hinsdale No. !, brick
block Southport. ,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

COMFORT FOR THE WHIGs.-The Galena
Gazette thinks the wings will be successful
this fall in our Territorial contest, be,
cause, lift recollocts right, there was only
three hundred majority against them, at the
last delegate election, when they had the
personal popularity ofGen. Dodge to con-
tend against. What will ihis cdi tor think
Of the prospect, when he becomes acquain-
cd with the fact, that instead Of 800, the
majority against the wings, at that time was
more than 1000! This puts rather new
face on the matter, and we should think
would have some little effect TO make the
prospect of success on the part Of the wings
mole doubtful AS great as was our majority
then, many of our friends calculate on ma
Jorty quite as large this fall. Indeed, we
are told, that in the western part of the
Territory, the best offers, wings are disposed
TO make in the betting line, are that the
Democrats will not get over ono thousand
majority in the Territory aa .e
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26


LOVE OF CoUNTRY.-Our readers are all
familiar with the beautiful lines Of Scott so
frequently quoted with reference to love of
country. Scott was considerable Of man
but we must plead guilty TO a very decided
lack Of corresponding sentiment. We have
very little love of country. simply because
it is our country or the land of our birth. We
are cons,ilutionally disposed, in such a mat
ter of fact way, that we receive every thing,
whether it be Of religion, politics or what
not, for what il is worth and no more; there
fore, whilst, We do love our country more
than any other country Of the earth, is sim
ply because she is worth more. Her inst-
tutions are better than those Of any other
nation; there is more truth embodied in their
construction, and they consequently better
conduco TO what should be the end and aim
of all governments, the elevation and hap
piness Of the people. Were It otherwise
we should have no love of country, but the
Sliot VI cdtiu VIC sHoulN iONC pest Oh all ON
ers. would be that which had the best insli-
buttons, and that is the one we should fight
for five were compelled TO fight. The mot
10, "Our country night or wrons" in its.
broad application, has no favor with us. We
fear God more than we do man, and should
be very 10th TO fight against him TO uphold
our country. But we do not belong TO that
class ofabsiractionists, who look so careful.
ly 10 avoid small evils, tina, they run un.
willingly into very greaat ones; thus whilst
we should spare noexertion TO set our coun.
try right when wrong, we should be very
far fTom upholding or in any.wise assisting
agaiOsther, any nation, which il successful
would bring tain ofevils, counteracting
ten times the rjgh which nigh, have beer
successfully asserted in that particular case
The greatest good of the greater num-
ber,'is the onlypracucal motto ofpresen, i'm.
perfect age, Ii will lead in the cud, TO the
greatest good of all.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

We hope no Democrat in the Territory
will think Tint we can triumph at the cleo
ton without his vote. We are strong, to
he sure; but our strength is made Of the ag-
gregate vote Of all the Democrats. 1t is
most dangerous idea for any man to en-
terrain, that because we arc strong, he will
take no interest in the election nor attend
the polls. Suppose such an opinion were
to become prevalent, what would be the re-
suit. If our majority may be reasonably
expected TO be thousands. the true princi-
pie, nevertheless is, for every man 10 act as
If the result depended upon his individual
cxertion and vote. There is no cause oil
regret in a large majority, but we should
not envy the feelings Of any Democrat,
should we be defeated: who had stayed from
the polls
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

A man may live in deeds of charity all
his life, but if he die poor, he is unmention-
ed and unknown; whilst he who amasses
wealth by constant gouging Of the poor,
if he leave but moiety Of that wealth to
some religious or charitable institution, will
have his namo bruited from one end of the
land TO another. II is well that Gods JUS
tce is not INNS Justice.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26


We publish the proceedings Of the Wal
worth CO., Democratic Convention in anoth-
er column. Il will be seen that Caleb Cros.
well, Warner EARL, and Gaylord Graves.
arc in nomination for the Legislature. The
FIRST named ofthese gentleman We arc &C
quainted with, and ifihe rest Of the ticket
is composed ola good men in every point
Of view, land we doubt not they are) the
democracy of Walworth could never have
greater incentive to action than they have
now. five are not mistaken, Mr.. Croswell
is Of the ultra Democratic stamp, firm in his
principles, independent and fearless in bis
action. In him the democracy Of Walworth
will have vigilant guardian Of their prin-
ciples, and we doubt not the county at large
an industrious representative of her interests.
The Democracy Of Walworth have success
in their hands, and we feel confident they
will not lose it..
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

We see correspondent of the Walwor,h
20. Star; in communication for that pa.
per, speaks of "Spencer, the Pirate" We
should like to know who Spencer, the Pr
rate. is or was. lf he alIudes to Young
Spencer, who was hung on board Of the
Somers, he makes, according 10 our belief
very unjust and ungenerous remark.
If he had said Mackenzie, the Pirate he
would have been much nearer the truth
or at least would have uttered no Sian der.
tor no crime IN the annals ofpiracy, exceeds
his.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

There appears to be disposition in
England to submit the Oregon question 10
arbitration. The result of fair arbitration
it is thought, would give to England all the
Territory north Of the foriy-ninth degree.
and to the United States, all south Of that
line, Vancouveirs Island, which would be
divided by such line, is claimed for Eng
land.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

Marshal Soult. il appears is disposed TO
justify the conduct of the French, in the
Dahra massacre. an account Of which we
published in our last. He says: sit would
have been atrocious in Europe, but such
things are necessary in Africa, and the ex-
terminated tribe had committed crueI,ies
on French soldiers" The logic of this is,
that what is atirocious in Europe, is all
right in Africa; and that the French
soldiers are no better than Arabs.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

Is the Walworth Star sure that the Office
of Judge of Probate, is an office, under the
government Of the territory7 We are not
clear on the subject, but incline TO the opin-
ion that there is a recognized distinction be.
tween an Office which comes by election
from the people, and an appointment by the
gov'nor 1.-THE former not being considered an
Office under the government of the terrific
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

A territorial exchange says: The first
duty of The people is 10 support territor-
al press. The first duty OF every person is
TO support every thing according to its mer-
lis; and they had better send ten thousand
miles for good paper than TO support a
poor one, because j, is printed ia ibe terri
tory. Thcm's our sen,iments,as badly as
their application nigh, be expected 10 az
feet US.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26
We are well aware that wings and abo

We are well aware that wings and aboli-
tionlsts petitioned unanimously against the
appointment Of Mr.. Allen, as Post Master
at Delavan. and there may have been 800
Of them; but if there had been three thou
sand instead. we consider Mr.. Aliens APP
pointment not the less good one, AMI no,
the less proper 10 be made. Doubtless the
P. M. General had sufficient evidence be.
fore him to prove Mr.. Allen an entirely
competent man, and il he had been the on
ly Democrat 10 tina; region Of country with
not kindred spirit to sign his petition, he
should have been appointed in The face Of
the whole wing and abolition force. As to
Mr.. Aliens application under Tyler; We
know nothing abou: il, but we have every
reason to doubt il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26
The Madison Express published an a5,

The Madison Express published an abu-
sive communication against Mr.. Martins and
because he has not seen fit to reply 10 it,,
considers it conclusive Of the proof Of the
charges. Mr.. Martin, we imagine, has bet
ter business on hand, than to enter into a
newspaper controversy with every person
who chooses to assail him; and if he had no
busin ess at all, it would be a very foolish
way Of spending his time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

Cart. JONATHAN WALKER, who was mpri-
soned in Florida for aiding in the escape of
slaves. was branded on the hand, with
the letters S. S. The Chicago Daily News
has fac simile engraving Of the hand, and
some lines by John G.. Whittier, which we
call splendid in expression, saying nothing
about the peculiar sentiment they breathe.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26
POSTSCRIPT

LATER STILL FaoM MExIco.-By our
papers Of las, nighi we perceive that two
days after the Mexican Minister Of War de.
clared that declaration Of war ngans, the
United States, would the mex, day be sent
to Congress, it was not done. The Mexi-
can consulate at New Orleans had been
formally closed, and Mexican vessels refu-
sel 10 carry the u S. Mails.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

'.This fall we expect that Col. Collins
will cross the Rock River from the west.
with handsome maiori,y.n-Ameriean.
So 1t has been expected and predicted
every election We have had, bu, the result,
has never yet justified these predictions IN /
expectations, Neither will il this fall.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

ave osrc il 10 the generous and indie.
fatigable wings ofthe west 10 make strong
effort this Gall "-Americaa.
Certainly you owe !, TO the indeistigablc
wings ofthe west, Last election the whis
candidate did not get majority in a single
western coun'y---eyen the whig county OF
Grant, giving majority against him. You
owe thema great desl, yos do, and doubtless
EXPECT 10 pay them in the same coin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

Tho Racine. Advocate says: Hon. Chus.
NJ. Reed was on ,he Madison. ON her last
trip TO the upper lakes, and thinks his hav-
ing seen Racine in the day time precur-
son that this system of midnight boats will
be changed. A change of the kind is
much to be desired, whether it is brough,
about by that PARTICULAR cause or not.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

meeting was held in the Capitol at
Madison over which Gen. VIM. R. SIN it'll
presided, at which il was resolved 10 invite
Col. r. M. Johnson, to visit the Territory.
This was done, in consequence Of an UNDER
standing that Col. Johnson was about visit.
ing the North West.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

LOOKING AHEAD.--A writer in the Madi-
son Express for reasons which he sets forth,
thinks there can be no doubt ofth ultimate
success of Col. Collins. From this, we in
fer that he intends to run till he gets cleo
ted. A weary race we fear for the poor
man.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

Our poetic correspondent Of last week.
thinks it was not his s'ruthless hand" that
''cracked" the "unlucky pot" He thinks
that former poetic manifestations, have pro-
we'd that the unIucky cracking is Of EARL er
origin, the Ruthless hand of Nature having
done the deed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-08-26

NKws.-The Racine Advocate says:
give weeks from tomorrow, the election
will take place in the Territory, for Govern
or. 0gc.n