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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

Ireland, upon which the same plague of
scarcity has now fallen as upon Belgium.
The Irish peasantry, however, have no
means OF buying grain, and thousands, per-
haps we should moro accurately say mill
ions, must be subssted on charity, or die
Of sheer hunger in their cottages. The
cargoes as they arrive must be purchased
by the opulant land owners, by the sub
scrlptons of charitable individuals. and
distributed among the furnishing poppa-
ton.
They must, however, look for supplies
from countries which, in consequence OF
the narrow policy Of the British corn laws
have never cultivated corn for the English
market, and which, therefore, cannot be
expected to have an excess on hand when
ever the British isles may happen to need
it. Any such excess could only occur
when the seasons happen to be remarka-
| bly, favorable, which is now the case with
scarce any country--if any-in Europe.
In the north and west Of Europe, the rains
have injured The crops-in the eastern
portions of Bohemia; for example, in
Austria proper, and various other rrovin-
ces OF that great empire, the harvests have
been thin from the prevalence of drought.
The principle supplies must therefore
come from the United States, where, foriu-
nately, the seasons have been favorable
and the crop abundant.
There is, in our view, no alternative
with the British government The ports
must be opened to supplies of grain from
this country, or the peasantry left destitute
by the loss of potatoe crop, will perish by
myriads. Meantime, we hope the lesson
afforded by the unclenching Of these obi
Gus restrictions upon trade, by stronger
hand than that which imposed them, will
not be lost upon the statesmen of our own
country.--[N. Y. Evening Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

The late arrival from Europe brings the
most distressing account Of the aspect OF
things in that part of the world, on account
of the failure ofihe wheat and potatoe crop.
The N. Y. Tribune contains powerfully
written letter from Ireland, calling upon the
generous of our land for assistance in view
Of approaching famine. The writer says,
that such is the systematic oppression ofthe
Irish people, pursued by the lordy arisioc-
racy, that for generations past their food
has been only potatoes, every other produce
oftheir farms being absolutely required to
pay their tithss and taxes. Now the pota-
toe crop, their sole resource has failed, and
quaint famine and death stares them in the
face. These are the times to make oppres-
sors trcmble. Men will endure much, but
the God of Nature has not constituted them
to sit idly by and see that which they most
love perish daily from their sight. Perhaps
from all this suffering may grow the death
of oppression, and the achievement ofliber-
ty by great nation. But il is not Ireland
alone that is suffering ALI Europe is stu
aicd in the same way,and the only resource
appears to be from this country. But that
system of villainous oppression, which shoPd
make England the abhorrod of the world as
it is the condemned of Heaven, stands TO
interpose to prevent American produce from
finding its way to the starving British mouths.
1t stands, but it stands toitering. The cry
has gone up loud and universal, that the
grain tariff must be repealed-and tremb-
ling tyranny has the alternative, TO forego it.
dev ilish ayarice or submit TO be overwhel
med by adesperate people. 1t will do the
former, content with lis inexhaustiblo vii,
lainy, 10 find some new engine of Cypress
ion. Almost certainty exists that the corn
law will be repealed or abrogated for time
This will do much for the country, but moi
enough. There are millions ground TO the
earth, that this cannot help. 1t is charity a.
lone which can meet their case. How ia.
vorable is our present condition to assis,
them. Will not some organized effort be
attempted to do it. VIVA, proud emincnc,
Of national greatness, We have it in our pow.
or to attain. We make extracts from late
foreign news, showing moro fully tho state
Of affairs, which will be found in another col
umn.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

of the overworked and hungry white slaves
of England,t than they do now by their amla-
BILE syinpathyzings with thenegroes. Itseems
to us that one Of the favorite self decep-
tons which the Spirit OF Evil plays upon
men professedly religious and moral char
tiles, is to blind their eyes 10 the evil i'm
mediately around them, and send off their
sympathies TO some distant region of the
globe. Tho very man who will allow the
family next door to starve to death is often
the man most concerned about the idolo-
tries of India. And so the British philan-
throps,s, who have more TO do at home
than they would be able to do in fifty years
by the wisest and most indefatigable con-
ceniration Of their efforts,are forever pratng
of the horrors ofslavery and the slave trade,
as they exist two thousand miles off, while
iniquities quite as atrocious morally, and
more pernicious physically, are reeking I'M
der their very nostrils. 1t is so easy to be
concerned about the short comings of 9th
ers, and go hard to discover our own, that
this, which may be called antipodal benevo-
lence is very much in vogue. Goethe, the
great German poet, laid it down Us rule
that we should first do "tbe duty that lies
nearest to US" and there is the profoundesi
wisdom in the maxim. five could once
got fairly rid Of the beam in Our own eyes,
we should be able to pick the mote out Of
our brothers. SO much more sefely and eE
fectively. But human nature seems 10 be
now pretty much as il was in the time of
Chlist.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09
FREE TRADE BY CONFUSION OF
PROVIDENCE.

The nation whose example is often
cited as the most remarkable illustration Of
the benefits Of the restrictive system, is
about to make public acknowledgment,
that it had proved failure. There is
little doubt that the next arrival from Eng,
land will bring the intelligence that the
British government has opened the ports
of the united Kingdom to foreign grain,
and the enemies Of the corn laws are ex-
ultng in the prospect that they will never
again be closed. The journals. of the very
party by whom that ancient error of leg
islaiion has been so preservingly defended,
admits there is no arguing with hungry
stomach, and seem preparing to submit
with decent grace TO the abrogation Of
the corn laws, under the name Of a sus-
pension.
1t is thus that the devices Of govern
ments interfere with the arrangements of
Providence for the sustenance of mankind /,
are broken up and set aside by events
against witch no government car guard
The elements themselves, unfavorable
season and defective harvest, repeal the
ordinances which man has made to OBJ
structivc the laws Of trade.
We are very sure that there is no exag-
geration in the accounts which we have
received Of the defective crops in Europe.
In travelling through Belgium, in August
last, we observed that the potato fields,
which formed large part Of the tIllage of
the country, looks as they ordinarily do
here in the beginning Of October-the
plants dry and dead, and not a green leaf
to be seen The failure OF the crop was
even then represented to be total, and fears
were alIeady entertained Of distressing
scarcity of food. Throughout that coun-
try and the whole extent Of the north Of
France, the crops Of grain just ripe for the
sickle had suffered from the incessant
rains, so that no hope excited of supply
ing any part Of the deficiency by the album
dance of bread stuffs, and the opening Of
the Belgium ports TO foreign grain, which
has since taken place was at that early
season common topic Of conversation.
The same alarm is now felt in the Uni
ted Kingdom, and on the only relief o.
which The case admits is in the abundance
of foreign countries. Ia England, when
the steamer Britannia left Liverpool, the
was very general that the
ports would be Immediately thrown open
TO cargoes of grain from abroad, in order
10 supply the failure Of the potaioe crop in |
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

FiNANcIERINo.-Chicago is the poin,
where the bills Of the Marine and Fire In
surance Company are issued and put in cir
culation. They arc issued redeemable a,
Milwaukie,and when presented at the office
al Chicago, whore they are issued, they are
only redeemed at a discount of one pei
cent. Thus they issue one hundred dol.
lars, and redeem it in good funds for ninety
nine. Ii would be a tolorable business fol
one man TO spend his whole time in issu-
ing and redeeming. Ii is this that is tol.
Grated by our Legislature, in the Milwaukee
concern.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

Gov. Wright, of Now York, has commu-
ted the sentence Of O'Coa1or aud Van
Stcenburg, from hanging to imprisonment
for life. We knew that such must DO the
case, for il was not possible that those men
could DO hung under tue circumstances
Things havo arrived at a pass when the
public voice will tolerate putting TO
death by hanging, only in extreme cases Of
guilt. and that clearly proven. The most
proven in this case was tho presence of the
mon at the scene oftho catastrophe, which
was equally proven against score Of 9th
erS
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

AN ENCOURAGING PRosPECT.-ln less
than sixty days, says the New York Patriot
exchanges will be against every country in
Europe, and in favor OF America. In that
time our broad-stuffs will hold the clasp to
every pocket.book in the monarch;al world
Instead Of American funds selling at dis
count OF per cent, they will bear a pre-
MUM of lo,a ference oils per cent IN ia
vor OF those merchants who DO their trading
with the old world. Tha, such state OF
things will DO productive Of the creates,
good 10 the United States we cannot doubt
Tor q moment. If we are not mistaken,
next year will be the best one fol- America,
and the worst for Europe that time ever
unrolled.
An encouraging prospect truly, 10 know
that half the world are in a state of SEMI
starvation, and we in consequence rolling in
fitness and wealth. Such is tho idea OF
national greatness that most men have
Such is the benevolence, philanthropy, and
ciraisafioa of two thirds of the world. The
limit Of individual greatness, and individual
exert on is a purse sufficiently filed TO lii
its possesser above lis fellows; The same
with nations.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09
NEWS FROM ENGLAND.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER BRITANNIA

SIXTEEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
This Steamship arrived at Boston from
Livervool on the afternoon of the 20lh ult.
after passage, including her detention al
Halifax, of Is days. She left Liverpool
with "a passengers, among whom were
the poet w. c. Bryant and Sir Allen Nc.
Nab.
The news by this arrival is unusually
important and interesting.
The failure Of the po,a.oe crop in Ire
land one third, the deficient harvest in
England, the high price Of provisions, and
the threatened panic among the lower clas-
ses, have prompted the Premier to hold
three Cabinet Councils, for the purpose of
devsing some measures for the relief of
the country. Although the results of these
deliberations had not been officially pro-
mulgated, when The Britannia left Liver
prrl, yet our readers may anticipate the re-
suit from the following:
OPENING OF THE PoRrs.-A meeting
Of the Cabinet was held on the 3Ist Of
Oct. from which it was expected that an
order in Council for the opening of the
ports would make its appearance, but no
such order appeared. The only announce
ment that appeared was notification Of
the strict blockade of The ports Of the ORR
entail Republic on the East coast of South
America.
The following is statement which
appeared in the Globe of the 30lh of Oc-
Iober:
"a most important rumor circulates, in
The select circles 10 the city, relative to the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

PATRIoTIsM.-This word, means, as 10
Smith said of the Constitution, what it says,
dd infnitum. Perhaps the most prevalent
understanding of it is TO burra for your coun-
try on all occasions, right oil wrong, or rath-
er never to admit the possibility of your be.
ing wrong. Intimately connected with this,
is the patriotism Of sticking 10 things as they
are, and insisting that what your patriotic
fathers lid is just the best that could posi-
bly, have been done. and it is sacrilege and
treason to hint suspicion that it might be
bettered. THIS is the popular patriotism OF
the day, as can be seen in almost every
newspaper and public barangue. How much
better is that patriotism which looks TO truth
and right, God and your own conscience,
for guide. This is true patriotism, and
it will readily be seen must necessarily be
the antipodes ofthe other. Ii loves its coun.
try beyond Others only as it is bet
ter than others; and instead of proclalming
wrong right, and unfolding the wrong, IT'D
constant effort is for the right and agains
the wrong, wherever it may bs found. II
has no reverence for that which is ld,sImp-
ly because it is old. 1t wisely consider. il
age is worth any thing, that the present is
the oldest moment Of the world, and all
which has preceded it, is actually young in
stead Of old, and should therefore have nc
determinate influence in the present. 1t es.
teens every institution and every opinion
valuable just in proportion as il bears favor
ably upon the great question ofhuman rights
and human happiness, and it does not hest.
tato a moment TO attack that which has
been considered most sacred, if present
wisdom has developed something better
What is my country or thy country? Is il
a certain territory of land and water with o
boundary line here and another there, be-
yond which we are never to look. True
patriotism has no country except where
truth and righteousness most prevail, and il
its lot is elsewhere cast, this is the country
Of i is heart. What is our constitution and
government forl What are all ostensibly de-
signed for2 The good of the people. 1t i.
that then, that true patriotism continu
ally seeks, with reverence for naught thai
nterposes to prevent it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09
EQUESTRIAN STATUE TO JACK
SON.

The committee at Washington have com
pleted their arrangements. and the Mono
ment fund is now open 10 contribution. A
detail of the plan of operations may be
found at the Post Office, and also a paper
for subscriptions. Those who revere the
memory Of the patriot and hero, and desire
70 have permanent national monument 10
lis memory, will embrace this opportunity
10 contribute, and they can depend upon
their contributions being faithfully forwarded
and faithfully applied.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

A gentleman recently deceased in New
Orleans, has left 100000 10 the Bible So.
ciety. The Western Citizen thinks there
is something suspicious about it because il
occurred at New Orleans. They have
slaves in New Orleans, and who knows but
this gentleman of 100000, had some con.
motion with slavery. We rather think il
this 100000 was going tc lhe editor of the
News, he would not be so sensitive on the
subject.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

The Western Citizen says: Thanksgiv-
ing was pretty extensively observed as a
day Of amusement and business, in Chica-
go, and then adds. .We rejoice this day
is coming into fashion out west" We ncv-
or knewa thanksgiving day observed to any
other end by the great majority ofthe poo
pie; we have no objection however 10 theiI
coming in fashion Cut west ,except we think
the cause of religion would be subserved
by calling these days Of business and amuse.
ment, by solne other name.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

DRoUTn Tho past has been a season Of
extraordinary drouth, and its inconvenience
is being experienced by our farmers. Wells
and streams that never before gave out, are
dry now, and many farmers are obliged
to transport their water from distance
Should the ground freeze without rain, as
there is now every prospect, the greatest
trouble and inconvenience mus; be suffer.
ed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

We ask the editor of the American Free
man, in all candor, if the conditions which
he calls slavery,d do moi quite as fully belong
to and attend upon other institutions, as up.
on that of Statute Slavery. Can there be
a more full ownership of man, than when
you control every ounce of food that enters
his mouth, and every article necessary to
life. Can any statute give you more abso-
lutte control of him, both body and soul
than is thus possessed 1t is simply ques-
ton of life and death, and as the love of
life is strong, so is equally strong the pow.
er by which that life is held in the hands of
others. That those who depend on these
institutions for their slaves are no more
merciful than other slave owners, is suffi-
cieutly apparent from every day history
All the degradation, misery and abuse of
body and soul waits upon one equally with
the other, and as we look alone to results,
caring nothing for the names people choose
10 call their rascalities, we fail 10 see any
difference between oppression and slavery,
and war against them without dislinc-
ton
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

AGAINST ALL RULE.-Gov. Dodge has
fixed upon Wednesday for Thanksgiving
Day in our Territory. This is great over
sight. According to immemorial custom a
Thursday should have been designated for
this appropriate obscrvance.-Mu. Sent
Ofcourse it should. people can't give
thanks according TO rule, they wont give
thanks at oil. Who ever heard of any per.
sou being thankful, on'a Wednesday.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09
STATE OF TRADE IN THE MANUFAcTUR

STATE OF TRADE IN THE MANUFAcTUR-
ING DISTRICTS IN oPE.-Conslderlng
the present state Of the country with re-
card 10 The prospects before ii, in conse'
9 q of the po,nioe failure,and the com
plaints current about the quantity OF his
years crops; the reports from the manu-
featuring districts are as satisfactory as
can be expected. In Leeds, stocks are
comparatively low, and many oil the manu-
(ac,urers are max ing to order; good aver
age trade is expected during The winter
,5ongb not an extensive ole. The mar
La, ec uuddersfeld is quiet, buyers aching
with great caution, and purchasing spar
ingly; prices are, however very stationary
a nd the stocks are not augmented. The
Halifax manufacturers continue TO do
good trade. and the prices Of goods remain
Steady. There is no dimnui'on IN the
prices OF Wool, which are somewhat hisn
considering the figure at which goods are
selling.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09
STATE GOVERNMENT PUBLIC
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF
SOUTHPORT.

vi LIZ INtI OF HE Vi lLENS Or
SOUTHPORT.
Pursuant to call published in the
Southport Telegraph of Dec. 2d,a meet
ing Of Citizens friendly to the speedy
formation Of State Government for the
Territory Of Wisconsin, was convened
at the White School House in the village
Of Southport on Wednesday evening,
Dec. 4th, motion, R. II. Deming
Esq, was called to the chair, and L. P.
Harvey chosen Secretary. AT The call
ofthe Chairman, Col M. Frank pre-
sented to the consideration of the meet
ing the subject upon which they had
been called together-and, in brief and
impressive manner, urged the prominent
considerations which should at this time
induce the action Of the people, by petit
ton to the Legislature and thro' their
popular assemblies, in favor Of the erec-
ton Of State Government at the ear
Hest practicable period.
On motion, Messers Davis, Newell
and Deming were appointed Committee
20 draft resolutions expressive of the
sense Of the meeting.
The meeting was ably addressed by the
chairman, F. S. Lowell Esq, and others.
Committee on Resolutions reported the
following
LIST. RESOLVED, That in our Judgement
the time has arrived when the Territory
Of Wisconsin ought to take immediate
steps for the organization Of a state Gov
ornment.
End. Resolved, That, for the purpose
Of impressing upon the Legislature the
importance of immediate action, mea-
sures ought to be taken to secure a full
and fair expression OF the people on this
subject,
3rd. Resolved, that a committee
of 5 be appointed, by nomination, TO
prepare a memorial 10 the Legislature
in accordance with the views entained by
this meeting, aud to prepare Circular
to be addressed to the friends Of estate
Government" in the different Counties of
the Territory, urging their effort and CO.
operation in securing a strong and uni
ted expression of public opinion in fa-
vor of the measure, at the approaching
session.
Michael Frank, F. s. Lowell, L. P.
Harvey, Charles Durkee,a and c. Latham
Sholes were chosen committee under the
third Resolution.
Voted that the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the Papers Of
the village. Adjourned, sine die.
r. H. DEMING, Chm.
L. P. HARVEY, Sec'y.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

The Western Star, published at Elkhorn
Walworth CO. w. T. comes to us much en-
lOrged and improved in appearance. 1t will
doubtless receive liberal support from the
Wings of Walworth co.., whose cause it ad
voeates.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

WISCONSIN MARINE g. FIRE INSURANCE
CoMPANY.-We understand that instruc-
tons have been received by the Receivers
Of the l.and Offices at Chicago, Milwaukee
and Green Bay, to deposit the public Mon
ey coming into their hands hereafter in this
lnstitulion.-lMH. Gdz.
This may be true, but we have our
doubts. At all events, we think there is
some qualification about it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

A Chicago paper says, that quite libe-
raj donation was obtained there, for the
heather in China; doubtless much more
Than could readily be obtained for the hea.
then at home.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-12-09

Until Saturday night, we were without an
eastern mail from the Sunday preceding
The entire absence of exchanges until too
late, prevents us from filling our paper just
as We could wish.