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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

A WESTERN PLACE HUNTER--A friend
wiring from Washington early in March,
gives US this pleasant sketch of Sucker
Office seeker: Dickens might draw some
laughable caricatures from the live speci-
mems OF office hunters now on hand here.
The new President has jus, advised :hem
all to go home and leave their papers be-
hind them, and such scattering you never
saw One fellow came here from Hi
nois, and was introduced TO a wag, who he
was iold had great influence at court, and
who, altho gh destitute OF any such pre-
tensions, kept up the deuson for the sake
OF the joke. The Sucker addressed the
man OF influence something in this wise
Now stranger, iook at them pers. Them
names Is The fust in our town. There's
Deacon Stiles; there amt pIouser man
III ali the county; aud then there's John
Rogers, our shoe maker; he made them
boo S, and better pair never tramped over
these digg'ns. You wouldn't think them
soles had walked over three hundred miles
of Hoesier mud, blu, they have tho, and
are sound yet. Every bod y 10 our town
knows john Rogers just you 60 OFT 10
Illinois and ask hun about me you'll find
out how | stand Then you ask Jim Tur-
ner. our constable, what did for the par.
ty; he'll tell you WIS scr-amer a, the
polls. Now i've come all the way from
illinois, and on foot too, most Of the way,
TO see if can have justice. They want
ed me 10 take town office to home. but
must have something that pays beforehand
such as them charges, as they call 'em.
hahn. got but seven dollars left. and
can't wait just gel me one of them char
gees, will ye? Tel The old man how Ills
he'll do 1t. Fact is, he must +; I've arn'l
The Office; Id if haint!'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

NINE PERSONS DROWNED. The follow
ing account of most melancholy calami-
ly, which occurred on the Hudson river
on the night Of the 18th, is furnished by
the commander Of the South America:
"On Wednesday evening, George Rock.
eleiler, his wife and daughter; Mr.. Sap
augh, son and daughter; Andrew fIawver,
and two other persons. who all resided at
Germantown, Columbia county. were re-
turning home from Hudson IN a small boat,
in tow Of the steamboat Fairfield, and w n
opposite their residence. the line was cas-,
off ard they attempted TO row to the shore.
when they were run over by the scow Ad.
rance. of Troy, turning every soul into
the river. all but one Of whom were drown
ed. One person succeeded in reaching
he small boat again, but was again run
over by the South America. which boa,
was coming down at the time The night
being very dark and heavy wind blow lne
from the South.
The South America ediatelv stop
ped. and made long and diIigent search
but aching could be found except few
articles winch had been in tire boat. We
understand that the pilot of the South
America says that he saw nothing Of the
boa, until the head lights shone on it,
which he saw was half filled with waite r,
and had one person in it, who was sitting in
the bottom Of the boat with his head down,
apparently injured. He stopped the boa,
instantaneously-bu too late"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

A foolish practical joke was performed on
Saturday by some persons engaging negro
for promised price of $l5, 10 wbitewash
the free stone base of the City Hall. He
commenced operations with erea, vigor in
the afternoon, and had whilewashed abon:
half the base of the East wing, when the
crowd who collected 10 witness the process
attracted the attention of the Mayor, who
laid an Injunction On further pro-
ceeding. The negro was not able 10 give
any information leading to the discovery Of
his employers, and being evidently innocent
of all conscious wrong himself was dischar-
ged. All the available force at '.his Hon
or's' command was at once set to work with
scrubbing brushes, water. soap, vinegar, &c.
to undo the mischief The lime. however,
had so thoroughly penetrated the stone, that.
as far as appearance is concerned, they only
made bad worse; and the chisel ofthe stone
cutter will have 10 be employed before the
record of this foolish joke can be efIaced
from the wall of our City Cap,ol.--N. Y.
Morning Ncws.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

AN OMISSION. The Senate forgot TO
make choice Of President pro !empore,
according TO custom. Suppose il should
happen that the President and Vice Presi-
drut should die. who lakes charge Of the
government? No one. Congress can d.
rec, by law who shall exercise the duties
ad intermln. but Congress does not meet
ualil December, and where is the power
10 call Cony'ess,ogether q, an earlier day!
4 Pres dent pro iempore OF the Senate,
would have made all things right. We
had better be particular an follow on, usage
III ,hcse matters. SOM of the papers
throw the blame Of This omission on The
Vice President. alleging that he did not
leave the Speakers Chair on the day of
adjournment. as is usual. 10 give the Sem
ale an opportunity TO choose Speaker pro
tenn. AS he could have no object in view
bv the omission. we have no coub. bu;
that the affair was one Of those inadver-
tancies 20 which all men are liable
Ledger.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

THE CAMEL.-The camel kncels to re.
ceive her load, and for while she will al
low the packing to so on with silent resg-
nation, but when she begins 10 suspect tina,
her master is putting more than just bur
then upon her hump. she turns round her
supple neck, and looks sadly uron the in
creasng load, and then gently remons,ra.
ties against the wrong with the sigh of a
patient wife; il signs will not move you,
she can weep; you soon learn to pity. and
soon love her for the sake Of her gentle
and womanish ways. -Eothen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

A new Artic Expedition is to be under
taken, we hear, the command Of which viii
devolve upon Sir John Franklin. and Capt
Crozier a second. The Erebus and Ter
ror have been lowed up to Woolwich. ano
are fitting with propeller. 10 force thei,
way through the ice in Baffin's Bay. They
will sill be able 10 take two years provis.
ions. The intended route is through Bar.
row Straits. between Cape Walker and
Bankee's Land, and thence TO the cont
nent Of America to the westward of Wool
Jason Land--Bufalo Com. Adreriser.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15
A QUEER OBJEcT.-An exchange pape,

A QUEER OBJEcT.-An exchange paper
has the loilowing:-"We once saw in Con
reclicut one Of the queerest looking darkies
imag nabe. His face was SO black that he
couldn't tell when i, was morning-his
wool curIed so tight tina, il made him round
shouldered-his nose was so fat and
greasy that he had to pu, tar OF his fingers
when he wanted 10 blow this shins were
so sharp that he conldn' GO ,hro' a cora.
field without cutting the stalks-and his
heels were so long that he couldn't &c
down hill without tying couple Of stones
on them for ballast. He died young oil
modification. which commenced in his legs
in consequence OF their being too crooked
for the blood to find its way up and down
them"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15
PIOUS POLICY.

a Cobler aud his wife having removed
from the country to Cincinnati, were over
heard holding the following conversation
together upon religious expediency snow
they had 60, to Cincinnati" # va .Ha
Husband. "Since we've got here to live,
IT'S necessary We should join ourselves 10
some church, cause twill bring in custom
-ye know! Which sect will be the ncst
advantageous to Us, in that respec,9 The
great folks wont want much work in our
line. The denomination where there is
the greatest number Of common. poor peo-
pie, like ourselves, will best answer our
purpose. now. for my part, / think the
Methodist church is the one--ihey are won-
deriul plain sori'r christians! VA f.a aasa
Wife. "Now, husband. think the Dap
tist people more kind'r like our sort of
folks, them ERE wha,'Il deal with us--I
think we'd better join there" -tl Ia Isl
Husband. II wish we could manage
and contrive SOS 70 get the custom of both
these numerous classes. Pm sure they're
the people 70, Us. We must be mighty seri-
ous." .s# .r =. .----
Wife. "Husbosd I'll tell ye--yom Join
the Methodist. and I'll join the Ba p,isis.
So as you bring custom from them ere.
ri bring work from 'io,hers; then we'll
have two strings TO our bow. We know
there can be no harm in't.-Try and keep
it sly-shine darhp' ..7ie
Husband. Swell said--ihal's the plan
give me you what con,rives. so IN soon
have oobbling enough to engage jour"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

GrAso.-This very fertlizing manure
has been INTRODUCED into this country by
John c. Morrison, Esq. Of this city. From
a conversation with Mr.. NJ, we are advised
that il is the best manure ever introduced
into the United States; it is clean, and can
be used by lady gardeners for improving
the growth Of their rose bushes. bultous
roots, &c, &c, without The offence Of com
mon manure. For more important crnps
i, can be used with great advan,age..-N
!. Paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

How TO PACK CARPET BAG.-Punch
gives the following directions for packing a
carpet bag: The bag should be packed by
placing the clean linen in first, including
the frled shirts. After which. stuff in the
Goa, and boots; garnish with shaving tackle,
and ram down with hair brush. lfthe pack
ing is not then successful, insert vour foot
into the bag. and pull fiercely at the handles.
1t does no, matter about the carpet bag be-
ing wide open at both sides, so as it is closed
with pcdlock in the middle.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

SINGLE MACINE.-There is a Shingle
making machine in operation at Richmond
BY "a oae horse power. The machine
makes one hundred and twenty revolutions
in minute, an each revolution cuts from
a block perfectly and exactly fashioned
single; much more perfectly fashioned
indeed, than can be effected in the old way
for the operation is automatically regu'al
and precise. Another operation joints
these shingles with the most minute ant
unvarying accuracy.-Bdk Am.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15
Horrible Death.-A man named Maxon

HOfFtOte DedM.-A man named MaXOn
of Deres, Pa, was killed and had his legs
burned off 10 The knees ut his sap furnace,
on the 18th instant. He had been boiling
sap at the foot of rise ofground, when his
fire getting low he cut offa large oak log a
short distance above the fire, and fearing
thut it might roll against his kettles, thrust
hand spike under one end Of the log ia
direct its course away from the fire. The
end of the log rolled on to the handspike
with such force as TO crush Maxon under
crowding hi. legs into the fire
they were burned off to the knees!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

The CRoPs.-The accounts from all
round The country representthe wheal crops
to be in a mos, thriving condition. The
fields are as green as is usual on tho lst
Of May. 'Hi
L: is too early TO make any ccrtaln cal.
culation Of the next harvest. but the indI.
cations have never been more favorable a;
any season, than they are now.--Bal. Pat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

GIANT WoLF.--The Wisconsin Herald
Of The 1st inst. SAYS: "We were shown last
week. the head Of mammoth wolf. caught
by Mr.. Alexander Graham. gentleman
very we'll known in this section as the .old
wolr-calcher,' which measured FIVE inches
between the ewes, and the carcass measu-
red from the end Of the nose to the end OF
the tail. seven fee, ten inches.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

Domestic YEAsT.-The following is cop
led from :he London Gardeners Chronicle.
and mus, be cheap and easy: Boil pound
of good -four, quarter Of a pound Of brown
sugar, and little salt, how much is Ihat?)
in two gallons Of water for an hour. When
milk warm, bottle il and cork it closely,
and it will be fit for use in twen;y-four
hours. One pound OF this veast will make
eighteen pounds Of bread.-Albany CAron.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

Some idea may be formed Of the inter
course of our country with tine Sandwich
Islands from the fac, tina, 2l4 American
vessels. with 6.434 seamen, cargoes valued
at Sl1. 002.S32 touched at the severa
Islands between the Isl Of January, 1S44
and the 10 of October Of the same year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

A few days ago young gentleman on
the wharf at Baltimore. who had ia his vest
pocket very valuable gold watch, wos
standing near one Of the docks, and 10
STOPPING the watch fell out and was lost -
Thus for the wan, of guard even OF small
value he suffered in the loss Of watch
worth $3.50.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15
Awful ATTEMrT.-One of those COLI

Awful ATTEMrT.-One of those cold
days last week, says an exchange. Young
IMAM at work in the fourth story Of one oil
our mills, apparently tired Of LIES heavy
burdens. stepped into the middle Of the
floor. and with quick and determined step,
rushed towards the open door, and with a
desperate struggle. oh! shocking TO relate!
-fhre'c his quid Of tobacco into the raging
canal
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15
A ,,,c or horse thieves who have

A gang Of horse thieves. who have in
Tested the State Of Ohio for some years.
oas been taken up throagh he excrtions OF
Marshall Satin, Of Cincinnati. Il is
thought tina, from so to IS horses have
been stolen in the vicinity OF Cincinnati
during the last three months.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

Professor Locke of Cincinnati has pub
lHshed the result OF some OF his expert
,menis with regard 10 a galyanic Light
His opinion is unravorabie 10 the project.
We shall advert 10 this.
During the Summer eigh, Churches are
10 be bull, in Cincinnati.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

The sea serpen, has made his appear.
ance a, Cape Island. On Thursday BE-
was seen by hundreds, about $50 yard.
from the beach.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

A man called big John,'' has been ar
rested in Baltimore for committing a rape
upon his own daughter, aged between IA
and ID years.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

An inn-k eeper Of Hanover, Mass. pa
med Seth Perry, deliberately shot and mli-
dered three drunken men in bis bar-room,
one after the other Two of the persons
murdered were brothers Uaai 8&em
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

The amount of duties per the Cambria
steamship will fall bu. tffle short Of one
hundred thousand dollars.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

The total capital Of the British unredee,
med form OF debt, supwards Of $4,000,
600; and the annual charge upon il % mil.
lions and half, sterling pa'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15
II f r Nj ) .

The Telegraph is printed on double medium
.beet. at the rate of so per AMMAN in advance,
sg 20 any time before the expiration of 6 months
rom the time ofsaescfleing, or 49, If payment be
longer delayed
No subscription received tor a less period than
three months, and no paper discontinued until all
ARE arages are paid
ADV ERT $ IN ( n is
Inserted at the rate of one dour per square for
,be first insertion, and two shiings per square for
each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction made to those, who advertise
by the year
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

The U. S. troops ., Detroit are about 10
leave for the frontier Of Texas. "a k@'a9>
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-04-15

1T has been affirmed in writing that O'ConneI $
head, next to that of Napoleon is the broadcast and
longest that has ev er been known.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-10-18
SECRET DISEASE

CURED IN FROM TO 3 DAYS or re
- CHARGE MADE. Apply to DR.. JoHNSTo Oh
Two Doors from Baltimore street, where may re OBJ
tanned the speedy remedy for GonorhPa, elects.
Strctmes, Seminal Weakness, pain in the LoiEs, ats
ectiOns OF the Kidneys, and every other symptom Of
A CERTAIN DISEASE.
How terrific is the contemplation of the rarK~
ges of this disease, when fr0m neglect to consult
skilfu physician, or from ignorant and improper treat
ment, The constitutional symptoms make therap
ancG-the throat becomes liberated, the diseas
ed, nocturnal pains in the head and limbs, dmness OF
sight, deafness, the bones affected, bOtches on the
head face and eItrenities progressing with fright
full rapidly till at last the palate of the mouth is dis
Toyed, the bones of the decay and fall in; th0
victm of this horrid disease become object of pity,
until the last scene Of the drama winds up and death
drops the curtain by hurryihG the unhappy patient TO
an untlmey tomb
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
Those whose constitutions have been injured By
certain perniciOus practice may tr soon restored to
perfect health by applying To Dr. Johnson, either per-
sonally or by letter. Dr. J. has cases that vera
sufficient to appa the heart and harrow up the soul
of all who Were not used 10 the observation of such
terrible sights.
Should this mectthe eye Of any who are suffering
from the above affection, let them fly Immediately To
DR.. Johnston, who stands ready to relieve tlcm and
from his extensive practice in The FIRST Hospitals of
Europe and erica, he guarantees speedy cure, ne
matter how bad the case may
tits proper here 10 observe that DR.. JOHNSTON is
not at present engaged in the practice of Iaedcino
through pccrDlGry negCssiy-hC having, by the de-
cease of relative, fallen hertn iOrtmG-bUt thro'
I'm ardent desire 10 benefit his suenng fellow crsu-
lures, to pour Ike the good Samaritan oil into theE
wounds, and particularly to relieve those who suffer
from disease for which tie world feels no pity
AgaiH ii must be remembered that the object of Dr.,
Johnston in offering his services for the relief Of cha
miseries of mankind, is notthrough pecmiary necea-
SHY. Hence no charge will in any be made ur-
less the PATIENTS cured
SURGICAL OPERATIONS on the Eye, such q
for Squirting, Cataract, &c. hlac those for DcfoTmity
OF the Limb such Club Foot, &c, performed on
the Poor free Of chGrge.
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED.
Take notice, the right hand side of NJ Frederick
street, gong from Baltimore street, doors from the
corner. Observe the name.
E3-Advice to the Poor GRATIS.
AliLETTERS must be PAID. flo
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-10-18

PENALTIEs FOR MALICIOUS Prosecutions
The Newark Advertiser says-Miss Annette
Eyres, a respectable young lady has recovered a
verdict Of one thousand dollars for a malicious
prosecution. She formerly kept boarding
house in st. Mark S place, N. Y, the defend
ant, Mr.. George Clayton, being boarder, and,
failing to pay his board, she sued him, and the
trial was put off upon her oath that two impor-
tant witnesses were absent. Clayton had her
arrested for false swearing, but her truthfuIness
was fully established without trial, and she has
now recovered the above penalty against her
accuScr
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-10-18
Reported FOR the American Republican,
PitESBYTERY OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

FRIDAYS Proc EEpMGs. The Presbytery
met at O'Clock, was called to order by the
Moderator, and opened with prayer, The
clerk read the record of the proceedings of all
previous meetings, to which some few unim-
portsnt corrections were made.
The Rev. J. G. Smith offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, that the thanks of the Presbytory
be, and they arc hereby rendered to the Re-
porters Of the Clipper and Sun for their gen
tlemanly department while with us, and for
the accurate reports which they have made OF
our proceedings.
A resolution was adopted by which the Rev.
Geo Waterman, liGentate of the Prcsbytery
OF Cinclnnati, was appointed to supply the
sPl1tua! wants Of the church at Laurel Facto-
~, as o!ton as practicable; and the recently IL
ccnsed minister Rev. C. II. Nourse was APP
pointed to fill a vacancy in Montgomery coun-
~. ihc Treasurer of the Committee on Mis-
slons was, by vote, required to pay over to the
Treasurer Of the Presbytcly, the money in his
possession, in order TO dcfray the expenses of
the Rev. Messrs. Noutse and Waterman.
Ihe Presbytery then adjourned to meet "a
gain in the first Presbyterian Church Of WASH
ington city, on the second Tuesday in April,
ls46. Immediately after the adjournment OF
the Presbytery, the Synod of Virginia COM
menced its annual session, and the former was
merged in the latter as higher ecclesiastical
iudlcatory.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-10-18
BARGAINS; BARGAINS,

a.ssex,, Another very Cheap Store in NORTH GAY
.ASlfF STREET, opposite Fayette-st., where may
ssN.-.s be found beautiful assortment of the most
fashionable BONNETS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS.
SHAWLS, SCARFS, LACE GOODS, and general
assortment Of Fancy articles. Also, Calicoes Icug.
lin &c LANES; Lawns; Linen HdkfS.; eenttcnr,,,.
Stocks and Collars Suspendefs and great variety o.
Goods too tedious 10 enuwerate. The public arc re-
specially invited % call this New and Chca1 store
where they viii be accommodated with fresh goods
ana al the Lowest prices. jG}- Don't forgel-No Z B
GAY STREET., opposite Faycttc. apiUE
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-10-18
EXPEDITIONS ROUTE,

To CHURUHVILLE, HARTFORD FURNACE, Ab
iRgdon, Bel-Air, Spesuta Narrows, MichaelsvilIe
&c, in Hartford Count, by the Philadelphia, vii
mngton and Baltimore Railroad.
PASSENGERS leave Baltimore, from
E31HG Pratt street Depot, in the Cars at 9 O'Clock
fFfTff4i A. NJ for Pcgrymansville. On arrival there
~-ss2-2224~conveyances will he in readiness for the
above named places and neighborhood BY taking
this route the passengers will arrive hours m ad
vance of any other line Jf- Fare from Baltimore to
Perrymansve, 62i cents. se2O