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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A project is on foot for the organization
of an Historical Association. having for its
object the collection Of historical iniouna-
ton in ard 10 Wisconsin. 1t strikes us
that this IS one of the most laodabie, "A I'd, at
tie same time, feasible undertakings of the
present day. Now, too, is the proper time
10 move in the matter, while we have such
ample facilities for eaiiing at the truth.-
There are hundreds Of men now in Wiscon-
sin who could afford much valuable inform.
alton relative to The early history of the
Territory, and who would gladly become
members of all association OF the kind allu-
ded TO. A few years more and they will
have passed away, and the future people OF
Wisconsin will seek in vain for the informa-
ion which they can now communicate
The etorc, noU is the time to aci. What
say yon, brethren of tie press. will you help
to keep this ball in motion, until the object
is attained?-[M Mineral Point Dem.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04
COMMUNICATED.
STATE GOVERNMENT, No. 3.

Some of the advantages which the people
of Wisconsin will gain by the formation OF
state government, now propose to nc
tee. Its mistaken idea which some APP
near to entertain, that the territory will SUI
fer an actual pecuniary loss by assuming
state sovereignty. Ii is clearly denonsra-
ble tha, in the matter of dollars and cents,
the people will gain more by the change
than they will lose; the deprivaiIun OF The
annual amount they receive from the gen.
eral government, would be more than bal
anced fom oEer sources. The amount
which is annually received from Congress
for the supper, OF territorial government
is but mere p,tance-,oo ms gnifcant, 10
temp; people who appreciate freedom and
independence, to forego the privileges oil
self government. To calculate correctly
the loss and gain, resulting from change
of our territorial condition 10 that of a state.
il may be well TO patcularlze the pccunl-
ary benefit we derive from the general gov
eminent. as well as the advantages, which
we may reasonably expect 10 derive from a
state government. Since The organization
of the the territory Congress has appropria-
ted the following sums for the payment Of
ler;SIatiya eynauSaS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

RACING. They have race course at
Mineral Point. The races commenced on
the 2Ist 10 continue the balance ofihe week
wc suppose.
People see things in very different light,
but whethe', unless you arc after the doc
tor or something of the kinda horse can run
a mile in one OF ten minutes, seems very
imrnaterial to us. We doubt whether il
improves him any more, tim it improves a
man to tax him beyond his strength, or
exhaust him in any way; and if it improves
the bipeds who preside, either morally, ply
s;cally, or intellectually, we should like TO
know the process by which it is done.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

LAW OF SUccEssIoN.-Th Circuit, Court
Of the United States Tor Tennessee, Judge
Catron pres ding, has recently made de-
clsion OF much interest, relative to the in
heri'nnce OF real estate. A woman owning
land, had daughter, who cane into pcss-
ession Of The land on her mothers DEATH
tier father married again and had dau.
gh,er by his second wife. Tho daughter
by the first wife died, and the land was
claimed rs heir TO her by her haf-sster,
The dau. h!er by The second wife, and also
BY her cousin. the nephew Of the first wife.
The decision was that. the halF-sister in
herited, Ia the exclusion Of the nephew
Or To state The decision more generally.
ii was he'd that when In nds come by de-
scent, Il brother or sister of the half blood,
though not Of the blood of the aqu ring an
cester, is TO be preferred as heir 10 more
remote collateral relations. although the
latter may be OF the blood of the acquiring
ahces or.
This is directly contrary to the English
rule of scent, as Land down in Blackstone
collateral kinstnen of the whole blood be-
! ing there preferred TO u brother or Il sister
of the half blood.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

The lNsTRuCTioAs OF TIE iDLE.-The
elder Aldus, the famous Venetian printer,
placed this ins crip,lon over hi>l door; mo
elznre for sossipping, and those only nd-
miled who come upon bus ness, which
they are especially requested to despatch
in as few words as possible In the same
way, but moe gently. Il feared Italian,
wrote over his door hist no one could be
allowed to remain with him unless able TO
aid him in his labors. Robert Boyle
found it necessary 10 advertise that he
would not receive visits on certain days.
Hoieau observed TO an IDLE and ignorant
person, who complained that he never Ie-
tuned his visits. Sir. We are not upon
equal terms You call on me merely to get
rid Of your time; when | call upon you,
lose mne.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

Grcck IVomen.-Their feet and ankl les,
which, by the way, rather correspond 10
Grecian than modern IDEAS oil beauty, are
completely hid by the folds Of trousers,
tina, are tied like purse just below the
knee. This gives a woman, when walk
ing, completely the appearance Of feath-
cred paw pigeon T! This is the most srk-
ing, as Grecan coquetles affect as much as
possible to initiate The walk of bird
..You walk like aoose,' "iike duck"
however impairment To the ear Of an En-
glish belle. are the most flat;ering compli-
menis that can be whispered in those OF
Greek one
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04
From the ST. Louis Rsveille.
THE MORMONS.

The world may rdicuIe, and the Anti
mormoas brand. but from this moment the
The followers OF Joe Smith, become deep
ly interesting people. Their movement is
fraught with consequences, moral and politl-
cal. The same Providence which guided
Columbus across the waters, illumes the
track of the EN- grant, and d reefs him TO a
point where at this moment of all others the
seeds of civilization mnst soonest quicken
and yield an important harvest. II will be
seen that the vote for removal WAS uadai-
nous, and that none will remain behind
the poor being assisted by their more foriu-
nate breih,en. TINS document, 10 judg
ment unbiased by prejudice or passion, is
sutiicien, to stamp as fasehood mnch-very
much-lhat hrs been calculated TO The dei-
riment of the Mormon character Let them
90 in peace, they will have suffering c.
nongh to encounter on their pilgrimage; but
il requires not the eye of prophecy to see
the vas, reward with which few years will
crown their tod and enterprise. Vancou-
| ver's Island, to which the at ent.on Of the
Mormon elders appears TO be dirccle d would
seem to be most wise selection; the ter
no, unpromising, while The island itself, in
extent equal TO Ireland, abounds in noble
sounds ana harbos-ldvantage which a
very short time now will develope fully
There il The mor,nons be THERE'S, they will
rend nothing save from nature; if fanatics,
they will not be reused to boodshed by en-
counerng worsei fanaticism; but if they
be, as they have proved at Nauvoo. capa-
bic ofdrawing forth wealth from the earth,
and building cities, moreover, to shelter it
and themselves, they will accomplish much
for human progress,an deserve the respect
iu considerai on of the world.
The following extracts from an dress
to the Mnrmon Church throughout The coun-
Try, on the part of the Council are pecul-
ar aud interesling:
sit is oar design 10 remove all the saints
as early next spring al The first appearance
of thrifty vegetation. In the meantime the
utmost diligence of all the brethren at this
place abroad will be requisite for our reno
val, and to complete the unfinished part OF
The Lord's house. preparatory TO dedication
by the next general conference"
"Thcrefore, dispose, Of your properties
and nheltances, aud interests, for valuable
means, such as money, wagons, oxen. cows.
mules. and few good horses adapted 10
iourneying and scanty feed; also, for durable
fabrics suitable for apparel and ,enis,. and
some other necessary articles of melchan-
Disc"
P.S Let all wagons that are hereafter
built be constructed TO the track of five fee,
width, from centre TO centre Families NAV
properly travel TO this place during winter in
their wagons.
There are said 10 be many good locai ons
for settlements on the Pacific, especially at
Vancouver's lsland,ne the mouth of The
Columbia"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

UFSWe lake the following eloquent and
| spirited extract from the Baltimore LiteI n
nv and Religious Magazine for June We
believe ii is from the pen Of The Rev. r.
Breckenridge:
'.In speaking OF the Eng sh, we should
always have two per ec,ly distinctly ideas
in our minds, viz: the nation and the oil
garchv. The English nation is one of the
nobes in the world. 1t has appeared but
n few times on the theatre of affairs; al
Runnvmead- the commonu ealtii-
at the revolution OF l,iS0-at the coercion
OF Parliamentary reform IN 81. The
English oligarchy is amongsi the most am
b tious, Implying. grasp ng, andacious, us .
scrupulous and false Ihaleyer ex sted among
them.
lit has bullicd. robbed and butchered
mankind, during the greater past Of seven
hundred years; and al the present moment
still reeking with the blood of Southern At
RIGA. i, is grinding lnGia 10 dust plotting
the conquest of China, in an unjust quar-
rel-oppressing its subjects in Europe, and
pushing lis unquenchable avarice and am
baion INFO every corner where man can
b corrupted, terrified or subdued. Amer
lea alone has detied. beaten and foiled this
oligarchy; so that America enjoys the
proud distinction of its quenchless hate and
sieepless fear"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

THE BGiTI'u AND THE Slave Trade
An article by Commander Fooc, Of the
Royal Navy. in late number of Columns
I'm ted Service Magazine, says:
sit can neither be denied nor concealed
that The Afrcnn slave trade is carried on
by means OF English capital. In the fin
anciaI year ending on The 3lst Decem.
Der, lo4}, the value OF English goods ex
ported from Brazil { n foreign bottoms to
the PosluIuas settlements on the Coast OF
Africa amour,ed to f301. 1000, aid ii is
we'll known that there is no return trade
whatever, except in African slavesi-
The consequence is that our own merchants
in the BraZllS become indirectly nteresied
in tn" s!ave-lrade However much their
own ivae f, el,nQs may revolt from The
horrors OF this nelar Gus traffic, yet the
payment Of their Just debts frequently de
ponds on the success of few slave ves-
sells"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

CoPrER The recent discovery Of
iarge bodies Of rich copper ore IN various
places in the Merrmack valley should
draw the atten ion Of miners, smellers,
manufacturers and capi aiiss to that dis
tr CT Of country. The chness of the ore,
its conveneienCe 10 water power, 10 fuel,
and to this city render The same very val
liable, AMI should also form add tional in
ducements 20 form god roads into thai,
valley. The cheapncss % fuel provisions
and wafer power are great advantages in
carrying on smelling operations, and these
are me! With in the Mcrrimack valley
The ore is soft and easily crushed and
smeted it is near the surface, is quarried
and raised with facility, and, under prop
or management, would prooahly prove
profitable lo lis onWnerS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

SANDS SAR>APAEILLA.-Copy Of d iel'cr
from Norwich. Mcssrs. a. b. Sands q Co,
Gents-l WIS. IN The month of ApFi. alter
a tu:n flung Fever, attacked with a swell
Ing OF my limbs, which would enlarge
from two TO thee inches in rcumftrenco
dining the day. and snbsdc IN The ngh'.-
THIS WIS attended with the most violent
pain, so IS 10 reader me unable 10 stand or
walk at times; accompanied with want oil
appetite, resflcssress, inability 10 sleep,
and much constitutional distress. In TINS
condition commenced taking Sands Sar-
pa9ar;l!a, and after Two days, the pain and
tesiIcssness began 10 suhs;de, The swellngs
of my limbs 10 ablle, and afer taking three
bottles find the swelling has disappeared.
and the other symptoms are entirely reno
we'd. can safely say that consider my
cure to have been effected by The Sarsapa-
lila. | am now able 20 isbor Without any
particular fatigue. ,.nptou
Norwich, May %. Ie43
Fer further particulars and conclusive ev
;acnce Of lis superior value and efficacy.
see pamphleis, which may be Obtained OF
agents g7aus.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail.
by A. B. SANDS a. Co, Druggists ana
Chemists. 273 Broadway y I. Price 81
per bottle: six bottles Tor 50.
For sale also by Il B. HinsdaIe 40
brick block, Southport, Wisconsin Ie'''-
tory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

The New York papers are already
questioning the justice as we'll as policy Of
hanging the men convicted OF murder al
the an,irent trials. We can hardly think
il possible that that extremity will be re-
sorted 10. To hang man under any cir
cumstances, is bad enough but in This case
it looks 10 US as though the law had been
stretched pom, in the conviction of these
men, 10 satisfy temporary excitement Of
the people of that region. To convic. Of
murder the testimony we have supposed
must be clear and unequivoca that The in>
dividual accused did himself strike the blow
or fire the shot that caused death. 1t was
not done in thus case. 1t was merely
shown tina, they were present and armed
when the murder was committed. If this
IS enough for conviction, hen all should
have been convicted. Certainly they don't
design to hang those men for examples
sake, and yet it look so. The moment a
court travels from the strict requirements
Of the law to minister TO the excitement OF
a community, i, is but mob court in the
hands of mob and the murder Of these
men by it will fully parallel the crime for
which they were ARA gned.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

The Editor OF the Mineral Point Demo-
Graf in the following, expresses our views Of
the matter TO which il al!udes. We are sat-
sGed il would be vastly better for the law
to stand entirely aioof from any connection
with the vending OF liquor. The moral
sense of the community, will eifectuaily reg
ulate (Which the law does nol) these maj.
!ers, and we shall be rid of the bad exam
pie of the law pocke,ing the avails OF what
it proclaims crime:
We are opposed TO all legislation on the
subject, whether permissive or prohibitory:
and would see al laws touching the irafic
repealed unconditiunally. The license sys-
TEN makes monopoly of the traffic and
keeps i, in the hands of few, comparativelv;
do away with The license aws,-Iet the trat-
fc be free and unrestricted, and the multi
pl city ofdram-shops will render the business
Improbable and disrepulable; then the ro'-
ten fabric OF tipIing and drunkenness will
fall offs own weight 10 The ground.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04
GCop. The Tribune Buildings mar

Goop.-The Tribune Buildings mar
rowly escaped another conflagrallon last
evening The energy aud Perseverance of
our fireman saved tina, magnificent estab-
lishmert from invitabe ruia. Right glad
are we OF II. We are pleased 10 earn that
Mr. Greeley. with his usual liberali,y, sent
to The Chief Engineer oi the Department.
check of so OF the benefit OF its widows
and orph rs. The donation came from a
good man, and for a gooi purpose.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

Col. WuIrr, ofthe Advocate, albeit We
ry good natured. has got badly riled a, last
lie stands attacks on Racine very well but
our allusion 10 Mackenzie, the man that ma {.
ture made william but somebody made Cap
tain of the Somers, he can't stand no how.
lie says some very severe things, designed
:or us, we suppose. We rather think some
of the boys on the ''Dale" mus, have fright
encd the Col. with their yarns, as they did
Mackenzie on the Somers. He takes hold
OF II at all events as il it was personal MAJ
ter. keepa good heart Col the boys shan't
hurt you, land that you may no, commit muir
der like Mackenzie, there shall be law
passed TO hang legally all boys that look at
you with an 'infcrnal expression"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

company. They nave mans on abou, L. I,
feet long, one story high. Their garo.,
looks very well indeed. The members an:
en,crpris;ng. industrious and Orderly, an
they seem to be ptospering finely. The
men Were building loom for satne,t. and
harvesting bus;ly, and the women were
spinning, singing and cooking. and all with
out any arbitrary conpulsion. | was sick
when stopped there; and kinder friends or
better care could no, ask, although We
were before entire strangers.
The Sangdmo P.ialanr, located in San.
gamo, Ill.,, are to organize on the Fourier
plan next March. A company has been
far some time on the Domain, preparing for
the attempt of Social Harmony -TPi,,s.
| Commercial,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

One feature of tho Texas constitution
we hope will not be inflated by Wisconsin
No minister ofthe Gospel or priest is eligi.
BILE 10 The Legislature there. We believe
that Ministers and Priests are quite as good
as other men. and quite as safe repositories
ofpubijc trusts, therefore, we would have
them eligible TO the legislature Indeed, as
they have precisely the same Interest in the
country, IN every respect as other humans,
we would have them vote, fight, pay tax,
run ioF Congress, and in all things So far
as the law is concerned occupy precisely the
same grorad as other people. We wan, no
chu rch and state legislation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

Tho WANDERING INV certainly the most,
exciting and instructive romance of modern
times, has been finished and may be had
complete in twovolumes or in parts at Kings
Bookstore.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

Thc Aboinionjsls are calling for the cir.
cula,.on Of petitions against the annexation
of Texas. Their time would be more prof.
itAbly employed in whis'lng ugains, the
north wind. 1t would have been we'll for
them if they had manifested this hostility
before the Presidential election. The cleo
ton of Mr.. Polk is verdict in favor Of an
ncHaton, which cannot now be reversed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

We bavo been almost without boats for a
week past until Sunday night. Three of
them, the Illinois, Lexington, and Madison.
were aground in Detroit river, where they
lay several days. The Illinois was here on
Sunday night. The others (while we write
Monday morning) are momentary expec.
ted.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

The trial ofThomas Whitfield, who Is i'm.
pE'Sioned at Madison, 10 answer the charge
OF an attempt 10 kill, is a second time pos,
Poned GU account Of the ill-hcalh of the
prisoner.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

The s.. Louis ReseiIle proposes that a
Soda dashed he termed Cough"
We eavy neither The heart nor head of
him who can Cad sport in the deep degre-
dalton and deeper misery ofbis fellows.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

GALLANrRr.-A young lady returning
late from a concert. as it wss raining. or
dered the coach man TO drive close 10 The
sidewalk, but was still unable 10 sep a.
cross the gutter. II can lift you over"
said coachee. "Oa, no." said she, IL am
so heavy" Lord. marm," replied John,
81 am used TO lifting barrels OF sugar."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

Mr.. FoRREsT.-This gentleman has
been playing an engagement at Manchester
10 The mos, crowded houses Of the season
When he appeared in King Lear. the
house was filled. and the doors closed
some hour before the usual time for rails
ing the curtain. lis whole engagement
was most successful.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

There is 4 Fourier Association in St.
Josephs Co., Ia. two miles from this village
of South Bend. on the west side of The ST.
Josephs river. A letter writer says of it,
They number about dozen families, have
plenty Of land. among which is about 100
acres very rich bottom land, bounded on The
west by circular bluff and race-way, on
which is good grisi mill belonging To the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

In a letter from Ceresco, the writer saws
~ fortune would be no inducement for me
TO leave here. Ne 'er have enjoyed my.
self so well elsewhere, as here. The pro
sress in moral, socil, and pecuniary at.
fairs, is truly cheering"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

Jas. U. Birney has bad succession Of
pNay uc attacks, by which his speech is a.
'ec'ed. An exchange says: unless he OBJ
ia-us relief .snon.his career.as a'public man
Tnsy 30 said to have closed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

PfERs vs. HARBoRs.-Thc Illinois Law
some two or three hours along side the pier
OF Hutchinson & Co, on Sunday night. -
A heavy gale blowing aud heavy sea run
nlnS prevented her from stoppinp at Racine.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

OHio ELECTION state OF parties
in the legsl ture is now better asceriained
The Sena ID democrats, and 2 wings
The lio4 e $ democrats and is wings.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04

In tie city of Rochester the receipts fol
postage for the last quarter was S3,3ls; Cor
the corresponding quarter oflasl year $50
\ very 1aitering exhibit for the cheap post
an
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-11-04


Oar readers have doubtless noticed the
controversy with regard to the administra.
ton of our county affairs, between III, ga
nercan," and correspondent "Racine."
1t is attempted Of course on the part ofthe
American to make ii a party affair; s. whilst
nfallibIity on the part of wings, is assumed,
the wrongs which it PROCESSES TO have dis
covered are equally ofcoursc, set down to
the account of Loco Focoism. Fit is expec-
ted that being on the other side, we will of
course, take up the cudgels blindIy in de-
fence, it is mistake. We shall do no such
thing. IL wrongs have been committed by
any member of our party. holding office, it
is our interest that it should be exposed
To shield error is no part of our Democrat
ic creed, nor is il our disposition. Homes
esty and purity are essential to any party.
who desire to accomplish beneficial ends
and if wrong has been committed, we hope
the American will not SOP until it is fully
ferrctcd out and exposed; and we promise
any aid in our power TO that end. In tn:
case the only question in which the people
have the least interest and the press consc.
quen,ly have any thing 10 do, is, as &c
whether between the county and DR.. Cary
the treasurer, the former has lost anything
1t does not appear, nor does the American
show that i, has lost dollar, therefore there
is no reasonable ground Of complaint. As
to the stems" in transaciihg business, Of
which the American complains, there may
be ground of complaint and there may not.
The errors may exist, aad they may may al.
SO be mere imaginings OF the editors brain
In the essential point, as to any county loss,
The editor Of the American proves nothing.
We leave him 10 his friend "Racne," from
whom he will probably hear.