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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20
MOSES NJ. sTRONG's SPEECH,

by the last nights mail, received ihrou oh the
Wisconsin Argus, the speech of Moses nj. Strong
uenFeteo IN committee of the whole, the Council
oelng In consideration OF the Governors MESA re
whilst 1t must be acknowledged to contain a grsa,
ueai OF truth urged with force, there is yet evden,
through the whole of it captious and fault finding
disposition, which must mar its beneficial tendency
we inchae to the opinion, that just such enemies
Moses, enabled Doty 10 sustain himself as well as
ne aio; we trust his opposition will not hive a SIM
iar effect IN this case, although we think he opens
wch Tor IT, We copy the conclusion viii CHI urge.
oat much more forcibly, the view we have taken
OF the matter, time and again;
would no, sir, make the sIightes, OBJ
lection 10 the adm; ssion into the democrat
&c ranks, of any whig who would from
honest motives, present himself 10 us-In-
deed sir, | would rejoice 10 see the "sober
second thought" operating on thousands
who have been led astray by the false lights
OF federalism. but sir, would say to all
OF them who aspired to a place of COM
mand in our ranks-begin a, the bottom of
the ladder, gen,lemen-l would apply some
test by which their sincerity should be as
ceriained, before | clothed them with the
honors Of Office. And sir, in regard to
those who may be said to have recently
crowled into our party clothed with honors
and office; ! would strip them as naked a.
uniiedgsd birds; and then, if they held on
and did not run back to the ranks of the
enemy, would embrace them as honest
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20
FLORIDA TERRITORY.

we have before US copy Of the me-
mortal OF the peope Of Florida, addressed
TO Congress, asking TO be admitted into the
contederacy rs a State.
The treaty of 1919, by which this ser.
ritory was acquired from Spain. simulated
that the inhabitants Of the ceded country
should be incorporated into the Union Of
the United States as soon as might be con-
sisient with the principles Of The federal
constitution, and admitted to the endowment
OF all the privileges, rights and immunitics
OF The citizens of the United States."-
This the memorialists interpre, as prom
lse that The territory should at an early no.,
riod be erected into a state.
The population Of the territory Of Flori-
da, according 10 census taken in 1880.
amounted to 1929. The country was.
however, in a disturbed state when this.
enumeration was made, the Indian war
then raging, and there were no returns
from the counties Of Nassau, Mosquito and
Hamilton. Still it is not probable that tho
number OF persons in the territory is suffi
Gent 10 entille the inhabitants TO q repre-
sentative in Congress. which. uccording 10
the rule prescribed by Congress, it should
be In order to enttle territory 10 be ad.
miltce as a state. The memerialisis saw.
however, that this is mere legislative
provision which cannot apply to their case,
inasmuch as The stipulation in the treaty
is express, and there is no provision OF the
constitution which would be violated by ad-
uniting Florida 10 becomc one of the states
Of The Union.
The memorial expresses some impatienc
at remaining any longer under territorial
government, which il contends is at vari-
ance with the maxims Of freedom and the.
principles of the constitution, and which,
has already lasted more than twenty years.
copy Of the constitution Of the new
State of Florida accompanying the memo
rial. Among its general provisions is one
which ordains thai ''the General Assembly
the legislalure] shall have no power To-
pass laws for the emancipation Of slaves"
that they shnll have no power to prevent
emigrants from bringing their slaves with
them, and that they shall have no power TO
prevent free persons Of color from enter
ing the siate.-N y Epe. Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

The Racine Advocate, we perceive. with
the Milwaukee Courier, is disposed TO con-
denim any structures upon The present politi.
cal standing Of Gov. Tallmadge, in view OF
his being sustained by the democratic admi-
ns'raion coming into power. Let him be
Judged, say they, by his acts. For our own
part, we never doubted but Gov. Tallmadge
would perform the duties appsrtaining 10 his
office, well; and this we are willing TO ac-
knowledge would be ample reason for desi-
ring him to be retained, if there were no O.
ther person who could perform the duties
equally well. But we are confident there
are those can be foaind by the adminstra-
ton who can perform the duties of Cover
nor quite as well, whose political characters
are above repyoach. We contend for some
thing higher than merely the removal of Gov.
Tallmadge, and the substitution Of some one
else. We look confidently under the new
administration for the publication of the po-
ltical atmosphere of the whole country, by
the election from high places of the many
corrupt politicians who have crept in; we
consider it essentially necessary for the pure,
healthy, and vigorous action of the principles
which we profess. We believe nothing
tends more rapidly to the destruction of a
nation or party than keeping unprincipled
men in high places. When the holding i'm
portant trusts is made dependant, not on an
honest devotion to principles professei, but
an Inscriptions profession, based only on
the possession Of Office, the standard of our
politics is lowered and degraded; the exam
pie of great men influences the mass; the
morals OF public life extend TO private; and
whilst public contests become but an exhi-
btIon of cunning tricks designed only to com
pass the spoils, the private social relations
of the country are in still worse condition.
Oar interest is more Immediately in this ter
Itory, and so far as our influence extends
1t shall be excited to guard the territory
against evil influences of the kind. We
wish our political atmosphere preserved as
pure as possible, and whilst that end is TEN
ded TO by discountcnancing those politicians
who are forever laying principle at the feet
of office; we also conduce to our safety as
a party, by taking from such men the power
to do us the harm they always scom to me
dtatc.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

Foul CONSPIRACY COME TO LIGHT.-
Yesterday, officers Strong, Bush and Law
renee, arrested four colored men, William
Wales, nlias Bombay, Jeremiah Simmons,
Gcffrey Overton and Samuel Finney, on
complain: Of another colored man named
George d. Morse, laborer living at No.
24l, Houston street, whose life they had
threatened TO take. The circumstances
attending the case are as follows:-It ap-
pears that conspiracy had been formed
amongst the colored inhabitants Of Princess
Ann County, to murder the white popula-
ton of the before named portion Of the
eastern shore Of Virginia, and such OF the
blacks as would not join with them in their
deeds of murder, in the course Of the holi.
days, and that several negroes in this city
were cognizan'. if no, actually engaged, in
aiding the insurgents, and that one Of the
number, named Hodges, had gone ,hither
to take part in carrying out the plans.
The facts Of the contemplated insur,ec
lion and the names Of several engaged in
1t, having come to the knowledge Of Morse
whose parents live in the section of the
county referred 10, and for whose safety he
felt alarmed, wrote, or caused 10 be Written
letter to the authorities Of Virginia, com
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

The following extract from the recent an
nual message of Gov. Ford, OF Illinois. con-
tans me st powerful admontion TO our
lawmakers. Had this debt of Illinois been
met plumply at the outset, and tax levied
having in view its eventual adjustment, the
results could certainly not have been so dis
aslrous as the course pursued has been. Wis
consin owes debt, small indeed compared
with the debts of states generally, but not
The less binding. Every body must know
and feel that The very best way TO do, is at
once to make arrangements having in view
its ultimate payment. We know that taxa
ton is a thing to be dreaded and avoided.
but as the deot has got to be met sometime,
who would not rather is liquidation should
be commenced at once. than by procras,na-
ton, incur the evils suffered by Illinois:
"As to the extraordinary debt of the state
contracted for the canal and other internal
improvements, no interest has been paid on
1t, which has accrued since the lst of Julv,
1871 and no provision ofIaw has been made
tor such payment. The magnitude of this
debt compared with the resources of the
State, has been continual terror TO the peo-
pie. They have lived in expectation of OPP
prcsslve taxes. The same has been antic-
pated by all who would otherwise cmigrate
to the state. The popular vote at the last
election shows that our population has been
increased but little since lS4); and it is a
TACT too notorious 10 be concealed, that no
thing but the utter impossbiliiy of selling
real estate prevents the rapid decrease of
our numbers. The adjacent territories are
n.i'ng up with inhabitants at our expense.
The high and palmy days have departed when
we doubled our population in few years;
when, IT citizen owned more land than he
wanted to cultivate, or if he wanted 10 leave
me country, or remove from one part of the
state 10 the other, he could sell his land for
casn. What has produced this state Of
'hlngs! Has it been high taxes? No. IT
HAS BEEN THE FEAR OF THEN ONLY. Is il
because money has been drawn fiom our
pockets as tax upon OUT industry? No.
Not one cent has yet been paid by taxation.
on The contrary. our taxes for state purposes
are 'hree times less than they are in the
great and fiourishng state Of Ohio. Never
theiess, OHIO is advancing TO greatness with
unparalleled rapidly; whilst we are paralyzed
win the torpid fear of evil, where no such
evil really exists"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

munlcallng all he knew on the subiec,.
which led 10 the arrest of Hodges, and Sc
veral others implicated in The matter
Wales. Simmons, Overion and Finney.
having by some means been apprized Of
what had transpired. suspected Morse os
having communicated the information 10
the authorities, became so enraged against
HIM as to threaten ;o' take his life; where-
upon he applied to Jushce Taylor, at the.
Upper Police, who caused them to be ar,
rested and held to bail in the sum oil 5000
each.--N. Y. News.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

BY resolution of Mr.. Burnett, the committee on
the Judiciary instructed to inquire into the at
fairs Of the Milwaukee Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, at Milwaukee; whether they have ylo-
la ed their charter or not. by banking, NC we
hope this matter will be properly disposed Of but
if it is not, by the same interested influence
swayng the legislature which did last year, the
people have yet the matter in their own hands Al
ter full investigation a committee of the Legsla-
ure last winter reported that the institution was to-
tally irresponsible, common prudence would then
seem to dictate that paper should be rejected.
For part, we doubt whether another insti-
tuition so totally irresponsible, exists on the face OF
the Globe They have not a single provision Of
law to cover their transactions, and great ori-
ty Of the stock is owned across the A ,lantic.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20
MADISON, Jan. 10.h, 1915.
Mr.. EnITnR


There has been some breaking of ground
IN relation to his Excellency, his message,
and matters in general. On Thursday las,
the message was considered in committee
OF the whole in the Council; this gave an
opportunity for eanvassng its merits by such
as chose TO exercise their gifts in that way.
Hon. Mr.. Strong, of Iowa county, occupied
a good share of the business hours of the
day in speech on the subject of the mes
sage, In which he made most vehement
ane uumerctul attack on tina, document; he
did not assail it with sharp and refined crit.
cism; but rather bounced upon it with the
club of Hercules. He llogged the message
for what it did contain and also for what it
did not contain; he dragged out bis Excel
lency's political history and held it up 10 view
He defined and marked out what he believed
TO be the true political pathway of the demo-
cratic party to meet the exigencies of the
case; he rcprobaed the conduct Of certain
pandering politicians, and gave hearty rap
over The knuckles Of some professeI demo-
cratic newspaper editors, who appear dispo-
sed tc have his excellcncy inductad forthwith
as member of the democratic family.
Although the speech Of the Honorable
Gentleman would rot bear close criticism in
point of language and refined expression,
and was perhaps not altogether well timed
IN every respect, nevertheless il contained
many truths, which should be boldly avowe ed,
and tor this reason the speech should be
read. On the following day after the con
slderatlon OF the message in the Council, it
was taken up in committee of the whole in
the House, on which occasion Burnett OF
Grant county, delivered long and ANNA
ted speech. He dwelt mainly on that por-
ton OF the message, which speaks in uppro-
wing terms of the law passed d. the last ses-
son OF the legislature, allowing foreigners
to vote on the question of State Government.
MIR. Bur lett believe pledged himself befo e
the election last fall to 60 for the repeal of
the law 10 the event of his election. MI.
b, is passlblc speaker, and doubtless DOS
sessss more OF that kind of talent called
stump oratory, than any other member of
the House. He labored TO prove the law in
question both unconstitutional and inexped
emf, and in my opinion failed entirely 10
maintain his position by law or sound logic.
There will be strong effort made to repeal
The aforementioned law during the present,
session, but II cannot be successful.
On Tuesday evening last, the Territorial
Temperance Society held its annual meet
ing in The Hall of the House of K eprssen
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

and sincere democrats, and admit them 10
all the Inequalities OF me great democratic
family. AS democrat, feeling for the
honor and prosperity Of our party, want
none but proved men to bear its name and
TO carry oct lis principles. These being
my views sir, would have his Excellency
removed from his Office Of Governor Of
this Territory as soon as that measure
could be effected and, sir, were | upon
the floor of the Council, and released from
The arduous duties incumbent upon me as
IFS presiding officer, ! would endeavor, be-
fore the close of this session to prepare a
memorial TO the President elect for his re-
mova: and would allege as ground for
the petition that as Senator Of The Empire
State he has disgraced himself. | would
also pray that we might be furnished with
governor from among ourselves. 1t is
due TO the honest character Of our people
that we should have governor who is no,
AFRAID to speak out, and tell US wthou, re-
serve his sentiments upon all the great po-
li'lcal questions Of the day, and who will
not withhold his views ia regard TO our
Territorial interests, for fear Of giving Of
renee TO any mon or set Of men, In fne,
sir, would call upon Presiden, Polk to re-
move our governor, and give US in his
place firm and reliable democrat, selected
rom among our own citizens as one Of his
f1rst official acts, an oct which would rvet
more firmly 10 him if possible the already
warm affections OF the Wisconsin Democ-
racy, prevent division in and desc rtion from
our ranks, and secure beyond cavl or doub,
an uncomfortable democratic majority when
Wisconsin shall become a State, to swell the
democratic majority Of the Union.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20
MADISON CORRESPONDENCE.
MADISON, January S,h. 1915.
Mr.. EDIroR:

AAhO-9o>; gu, ID tO.
Mr.. EDIroR:
As locker on Of the legislative doings al
Madison, have thought il would be accep-
table TO you, TO be informed of the progress
OF business and the aspect of affairs at the
Capitol. The number of strangers now in
Madison is not large; the Offices in the off
eli the legislature having been disposed Of
the disappointed expectants have mostly lef
town. Both branches of the legislature are
fully organizel, and some progress is being
made in the mrtter of business.
OF the members of she House twenty.
six in number) three only were members OF
the last session. A cons derable number.
however, have bsen members of the terrific
rial Legislature of fo-mer periods OF the
members Of the Council (thrtecn in num-
ber) seven were members of the last session
Nearly all the new members of the Council
have had some Legislative experience in for
mer years. Governor Tallmadgc delivered
his message in the Hall of the House of Re-
personalities, on Tuesday at IL o'clock, NJ
lnasmuch as tho message of our new Cover.
nor had boon the subject Of considerable
speculation, believed as it was by many, that
1t would dcvelope something ind 'caiivc of
his Excellency's political position, the rep
resentative chamber was filled with more
than usual number of spectators on the oc-
casion. Among the crowd who listened to
the message, were a small sprinkng of Ia
dies. AT the appointed hour the Governor
appeared in person and read the message
from the Speakers desk in a deliberate, clear
and distinct voice. he was listened to with
attention., and that portion Of the message
which relates to the duty of the Territory
to faithfully discharge its pecuniary obliga-
tons, called forth considerable applause
from the Lobby. AS pubic document,
think your readersswll generally agree that
its style is good and the language chaste. 1t
contains nothing Objectionable to any party.
unless it should be his Excellency's appro-
val of the law passed at the last session of
the legislature, commonly called the '.alen
law"
Thus far there has been but little said in
and about MADISON, with regard to the polt-
lcal merits of the mess lge; there is prevail
ling indelinleness, sort of suspension of
free interchange ofopfnion. Whatever may
he the PRESENT political position of the Co
vernon, there is but one course for the dem
ocratic party TO pursue, and although there
may be some few ob,equious politicians, yet
| doubt not the great body of the party re-
gard this matter in its proper light. d
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

Another Experimentation Saturday last.
experiments by the aid of Morse's Tele-
graph, were made by Mr.. Colt, inventor
OF the Sub Marine Battery, which hare re-
suited in proving, at the distance Of 40
miles from Baltimore 10 Washington, }
that by igniting gunpowGer and other com
busiIo.e substances, he can blow up ship
with the same CELEBRITY and certainly as at
only few miles. Mr.. Col, has proposed
to Government TO permanently for,fy any
harbor al a cost not exceeding that of a
sisamship-of war, and guarantees its secu-
riiy against the combined fleets OF Europe
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

BY the kind attention OF the editor Of the
Buffalo Daily Gazette, we were put in pos
session, by Thursday nights mail, ola copy
Of Slas Wrigh,'s first annual address as Go
vernon of New York. Mlny of our readers,
no doubt, would be pleased 10 see and read
it, bu, when we tell ,hem that in length, il
is equal TO considerably more than the whole
space allotted TO reading matter in our pape-
they will hardly expect US 10 publish it. We
shall probably find an abstract it, in some
Of our exchanges, which we shall publish.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

Now. whatever The truth may DO, il is
clearly evident that some explanation is re-
quist6, and if there has een perfdy on
the part Of the Mexican Secretaries, il will
follow also that there has been, at least,
very culpable ofilcidl TN ai,hfulness on our
part The claimants are very DESTROYS TO
know the truth Of the matter, for they com
plain that thsfr interests have been TOO long
sacfiffced and il is probable that this sub
jsct will, ers long, be brough; to the notice
OF Congress, and that resolution will he
passed. calling on the Executive ,e furnish
any information in relation thereto which
may be in his possession.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

Such of our citizens as have had their sensib!i-
tie, excited by the uncertainty which for me
pa st has hung over the whereabouts Of late fell
low citizen, julius p. Bolivar Mac Cabe, Esq,
may be quoted. The announcement reached us
on Friday night, properly authenticated. that he has
now his residence at Madison. He has formally
resigned his Notaryship. and is only waiting for
Gov. Tallmadge 10 be turned out TO step INTO the
chair.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20
A correspondent of the Racine Advocate

writing from Madison, has the following:
"The Treasury Department at Washing,
ton has concluded to pay from $4,000 to
$1,000 of the Territorial Scrip, which
amount it is supposed will pay three fourths
Of all that remains unpaid. The Secretary
is daily expecting drafts for that purpose,
which he will be obliged TO take TO Miwau-
kee, for tho purpose Of having them cashed.
AS soon as tina, can be done the scrip will
be paid"
This may be all SO, but our correspondence
from Madison says nothing of the kind.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

They have taken up man at Herk.mcr,
N. Y. who was married at Utica, abou.
six years ago, as Mr.. Mumford. was again
married at Syracuse in 1912, under the
cognemen Of Brown, and re-annexod at
Fairfield, on tho eth Of November last, as
DR.. Brown.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

Mr.. Seymour of Oneida county, was elected
Speaker of the N. Y. House OF Representatives
Much importance was attached TO the election OF
Speaker, as indicating the probable choice for Il
8. Senators. Mr.. Seymour belongs to the liberal
porlion of the party. Mr.. Crane, of HerkiIner,
was the candidate of the radicals.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-20

We are indebted to Hon. G. NJ. Baker for CO.
py of bill introduced into the House of Represen-
tauves, by MIR. Kiibourn. entitled GA bill to at
thorize further sale of the Canal Lands, and to
provide for final settlement with the Milwaukee,
and Rock River Canals ompany.' The bill is SO
long that we have not yet had time 10 read IT.. II
is doubtless the point around which the friends OF
that project interested in the Canal Lands, will ral
", and is worthy Of consideration. We shall look
into IL