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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
DEMOCRATIC TERRITORIAL CON
YENTION.


AT Democratic Convention composed
of delegates from the several counties of
the Territory of Wisconsin, convened al
the capital, in Madison. on the 25;h OF
June, A. ID. 1915, puruant TO a call of the
Territorial Central Committee for the pnr-
pose of nominating suitable candid,te to
be supported at the ensuing election for
Delegate TO Congress.
On motion of John p Sheldon, of Iowa,
Daniel Bixter of Green, was elected Presi-
dent pro TEN and Ben. C. Eastman OF Grant,
Orsoa Sheldon OF Racine and F. w. How
of Washington, were appointed Secretaries
pro tenn.
On motion of VIM. NJ. Dennis of Dodge,
| Reso!rcd, That committee of FIVE be
appointed by the chair to examine the Gre
dentials of delegates to this convention
Whereupon the chair appointed Messrs.
Dennis, J. P. Sheldon, A. II. Smith, Nj. c..
Darling and VIM, P. Lynde, said Commit
tee.
The Committee after having examined the
credentials of delegates fiom the several
counties, reported the following persons in
attendance and entitled 10 seats in the con-
| FcnttOn. VIZ:
Acknowledgement NJ. Fitzgerald, Benz
Hunkins, Curiiss Reed. r. Reynolds, Geo.
II. Walker, VIM A. Bars'ow, c. II. Larkin.
FL. Van Week, Jlmes Kneeiand, FL N.
Wells, E. Mosey, D. Bonham, VIM. P.
Lynde, A. Mathieson and NJ. Schaefiier
Westinghouse. w. HON and ID. w.
Maxon.
Grant-C. McKoy,L l.. Preston. James
Conner, ]. r. Vineyard and Ben G.. East
man.
Je6;rsoa-Wm Wald.on, r. Tyler, and
w. H Bas'ey.
Dsdgc-Wm. Nj. Dennis.
Grecn-Danel Baxter and Noah Phelps.
Crawford-Wiram knowton and p. A.
r. Brace.
Dane--John Nelson and w. II. Fox.
Sauk--John B. Woodruff.
Portage--IIugh McFarlan.
Iowa--D. Murphy, r. C. Hoard, A. w.
Paris, w. Y. Rea, II. M. Billings, II. Jen-
kins, B. Brown and John p. Sheldon
Rock-A. III. Smith, w. H. H. Bailey,
Fl. W. Cateier, L. Newhall and A. S.
Wood
IYaI,rorti-E. Crosswell, w. X. May,
r. ID. Turner, E. Richardson, a. Mills,
Jesse Meacham and Edward Elderkin.
Rac'ne-D. l.. Wells, r. G. Mcclellan
o. Sheldon, J. T. Trowbrddge, J. Woos-
ter, c. L Sholes, A. Quarles, +. J. Emer-
son and c. w. SpafTord.
Bromn-A. J. Irwin, E. Morrow and
John F. Meade
JVinne5Ggo-C. Dickinson.
Marquctte-T. Conkey.
S4e5oyagan-J. A. Eastman.
Maa'toIoc-A. G. Ellis.
Calumei-O. ID. Fowler.
Foad du Lac-M. c. Darling.
The report Of commtte was then adop-
ted.
On motion Of A. II Smith,
Resolued, That the delegates from the
several counties and election districts, be
allowed to vote by counties, and to cast the
number Of votes to which they are several
y entitled under the call of the Central
Committee.
On motion Of Mr. Hunkins,
Resolred, That a committee Of ono from
each election district, be appointed by the
chair, to report the names Of suitable per.
sons as officers of the convention. Where
upon the chair appointed the following
persons as said committee, viz:
B. IIunkins, Ben. c. Eastman,N Phelps
P. A. r. Brace, A. ]. Irwin, II. M. Bill
ings, E. Newhall, E. Elderkin, and J. +.
Trowbridge.
On motion, the convention then adjourn
ed TO four o'clock, P. M.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
THE CONVENTION,

We have received the result, of the pro-
ceedings Of the late Territorial Convention
On the 17th ballot MORGAN L. MAR
TIN was chosen as the candidate Of the
Democracy for the delegacy, at the coming
election. We have time 10 say but little
at present on the sui jet. 1t is well known
that the preference of this paper fom the
start was for Mason c. Duling, for reasons
repeatedly set forth. Mr.. DArling saw fit TO
decline, and in view of it, it is a source of
most sincere qualification TO us, that a
gentleman fully his equai IN every respect,
has been chosen by the Convention. Mr..
Martin is fully qualified in point Of talent to
most ably represent the varied wants of
Wisconsin at Washington; his democracy
is ofthe sterling kind; and in point ofmoral
qualifications, his most ardent opponents
will be unable TO find any ground of ohjec-
ton. The Convention was most fully rep
resented, and by the hard fsled, sterling
yeomanry of the Territory. There were
many ballotings, but with the utmost harmc..
ny and good feeling; and when the nomina-
ton was made, Mr.. Martin having received
80 votes out eff the .e, the whole Conven-
ton resolved unanimously, and with hearty
| appreciation 10 sustain him. So will
The who'll, democracy OF the Territory,
and we predict under all the circumstances,
brilliant victory in the coming contest
We shall have more to say to our friends in
our next.
| GF@Snce the above was in type, we have
received the proceedings Of the convention
for which we are indebted to friend, who
brought us Wisconsin Argus Extra.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
Four O'Clock, p. M.

The convention met pursuant to ad journ-
ment, the committee appointed to report
the names Of suitable persons as officers Of
The convention, made the following report:
For President HORATlO N. WELLS,
Of Milwaukee.
For Vice Preidents E. NerhaH, Of Rock
Jesse Meacaam, Of Walwoith, James CON
ncr, Of Grant, and A. J. Irwin, Of Brown.
For Secretaries Edrard Elderhin, Of
Walworth, and Orsoa Sheldon, Of Racine,
which report was then adopted
On motion of Mr.. Billings,
A committee Of two were appointed by
the chair, consisting Of Messrs. Billings
and Dennis, 10 conduct the officers to their
seats.
On motion Of Mr. Billings,
Resolred, That the convention do now
proceed 10 an informal ballot for candi-
date for delegate to congress.
Te!ers having been appointed by the
chair, and The ballots having been taken,
the tellers reported seventy ighlvotes cast,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
WEST POINT.

GEN. ScoTT's NorIcE OF GEN. JACK
SONS DEATH.-Among the recent incidents
connected with the decease Of this dislin-
guished parsonage. one occurred at West
Point on which every American will dwell
with respect and qualification. The NJ H.
tary Board, over which Gen. Scott presdes,
was in session when the intelligence was
rece wed, Gen Scott Immediately arose, and
asked that The examination might be sus-
pended. He then observed in substance :
-"Ex President JACKSON died at the Her
mitage on The Sth INST The information is
not official, but sufficiently authentic TO
prompt the step | am about 10 take. An
event of much moment to this nation has
occurred. A great man has fallen. Genera |
Jackson is dead-a great general and great
plirlot-wiio had filled The highest political
stations 10 the gift of his conntrymen. He
is dead, This is not the place nor am the
individual TO pronounce a fit eulogy on the
llusirlous deceased. National honors
will doubles be prescribed by the President
OF the u ). but in the meantime and in
harmony with the authorities of this insti-
luton, deem 1t proper to suspend the ex-
animation of the Cadets for the day, and 10
wait the orders OF the Executive of the
United States on the subject"
The remarks were delivered with much
dignity and feeing-with the hreyi,yp,op-
er 10 the occasion--and though little was
SAID m'ch was expressed The Review
VII ca iIad been ordered was counterman-
ded and the flag lowered to half mast.
The incident cannot fail to sugges: many
rehectons OF most affecting character
". y. Courie. &. Eqg.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

Morgan L. Martin having received ma
ority OF the whole number Of votes, was. by
The President, declared to be duly nomina-
ted.
On motion of Mr.. Baxter,
ReSolred, That the Hon. Morgan l..
Martin be unanimously nominated by this
convention as the Democratic candidate Tor
delegate 10 Congress,
Which resolution was carried unanimous
ly.
On motion of Mr. Dennis,
Rcsolred That a committe of five be ap-
pointed to wait upon MIR Martin and inform
him of his nomination and ask his accept
ance of the same;
Wnereupon, the Chair appointed Messrs
Dennis, jenkins, Eastman, Croswell and
| Lynde. as said committee.
| The committee, after a short absence
appeared and reported that they had DIS
charged The duty ;gaed them, and asked
| leaveto subtnlta written communication from
the Hon. Nj L. Martin 10 the members of
the convention.
Leave being granted, the following com
muniton was then submitted and read:
MADISON, June 2i, lS45.
Gentlemen:-Y Gu will please present 10
the Democratic convention, my acknowledge
ments for the distinguished honor conferred
on me, in my nomination as their candidate
at the approaching election for delegate TO
congress- | am aware Of the high response
bities of the station to which my democrat
ic brethren propose TO elevate me, ana APP
proach them in ante; patton, with all the
d flidence they inspire. The wants Of our
new and growing Territory are numerous
and important, and it becomes us in view
of them, to select man from among us
whose Influence will be felt and whose ener-
ges will be ever at work in endeavoring TO
CT them supplied.
Encouraged by the approbotion heretofore
expressed in my favor by my ftlow-citzens.
during a long residence among them, | &C
cept the nomination, and trust that the
fondest expectations Of my friends VIII be
realized in the coming contest,
With sentiments ofmuch regard for your
selves, gentlemen, and for the members of
the convention to which 70 belong, am
Your fellow citizen,
Nj. l.. MARTIN.
R solutions &c. will appear in our next.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

2 IL inches. 1t lived about 10 hours 49,,
is now preserved in spirits that it NAV Nv
seen at any Time, at the house Of Mr. Rron
son. The child for some months n.a,
complained Of distress in the stomach and
her parents have noticed a pale and sicslx
appearance; but her appetite being good
ana the child unusually cheerful. they wero
disposed to believe the occasional period,
nd,sposi'ion were induced by worms
The gentleman who gave us the aho,.
information, lives within few rods ca.
The toad while living, has carefully taken
IT'S dimensions. and knows il TO be ira
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
DEATH OF Hon. KlLLrAN X. VAN RENs

DEATH OF Hon. KlLLrAN X. VAN RENs-
sALER.-Ths venerable and much respected
citizen expired on wednesday, on his resi-
dence in State ST. Albany
In The early part of the present century,
Mr.. V. r was for many years prominently
and honorably connected with public affairs.
Few citizens were more actively engaged
in political and public duties. He was ffe-
queEtly representative in the city councils
and for FIVE successive terms, period oil
ten years, represented the city and county
in Congress.
For more than twenty years, he has lived
retired from public pursuits; retaining the
esteem and respect OF his fellow citizens,
aud of large circle of friends and family
connexions. He died full of years, having
attained the advanced age of s2.-Buf.
Courier
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
Resolutions &c. will appear in our nc
For tie Southport Telegraph.

"THIS BRIDGE IMPASSABLE FOR
TEAMS"
A warning Ike this, was posted few
days since at the enhance of Bridge on
one OF The principal thorough-fares Of our
village; and one that would not have been
lily given at the entrance OF either Of the
bridges within this corporation. Mr.. Ed
itor, the condition Of our bridges is a re-
proach upon those in authori;y-a stain
upon our fair reputation and terror TO all
who have occasion 10 pass over them.
What should prevent their being put in
immediate repair? Have we not officers
whose duty it is to guard the interests, and
protect the lives of our cit zens! and are
no, both jeopa'dized by the dilaoodated con-
diion of our bridges. That something VIII
be done speedily 10 repair these nuisances
is the earnest prayer, Of a
TAX PAYER.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

"THE HARBINGER,"-~We have receiv
cd the first and second numbers Of week.
'y paper entitled theIllarbingcr, published
simultaneously at New York and Boston
BY the Brookiarm Pha,anx. 1t appears to
be edited with ability and is devoted TO the
'eNuse of Association. To those who from
curiosity or interest desire to be better in
formed on This subject and learn Of it's pro-
gress,we would recommend the Ilarbinger.
Address editors Of the Harbinger, Brook,
farm, West Roxbury, Mass, Terms, 81
o0, year in advance.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

" II will be seen by noice in anolh.
er column, that the anniversary Of our
National Independence, will be duly obser-
we'd in this place. Our friends in the al
joining towns, who desire to keep the glo-
rious Fourth Of July in remembrance in
the good old way, are cordially nvi ed to
participate with the citizens Of Southport
in commemorating the occasion. In addition
10 exercises ad Jertscd, we are informed
there will be n Sabbath School celebration
in the forenoon in which the children and
teachers Of the several sunday schools in
the town will march IN procession to the
Methods, chapel where addresses will be
delivered accompanied with music by the
juvenile singers {; after which refreshments
will so served Oh the commons: We are
also informed there will be an Grafton and
other appropriate exercises on that day al
the Catholic church.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

THE RNGLIsu MISSION. directors
oflhe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany. a, meeting held on Thursday, were
formally notified by Mr.. Mclane that he
had accepted The mission to England and
therefore offered his resignation as pIesi-
dent OF he company. Ii was resolved 10
accept the resignation only temporarily,
and Samuel Jones, Esq, was appointed
president adinterm.
The Union gives the country TO under
stand that the Oregon negotiation will no,
come within the lneDof Mr.. McLane's du-
ties, hu, will be retained at Washington
Buffalo Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
DEATH OF GEN. VAN ZANDT.-It is with

DEATH OF GEN. VAN ZANDT.-It is with
feelings of regret that we announce the
death of this venerable and highly respected
citizen. il will be remembered that he
was severely injured on Friday last, having
been knocked down in the street by cab !;
since which time he has remained in a state
of Inconsistencies until yesterday after
noon, when he expired. He. has been in
feeble health for some time past, and was
still under medical treatment al the time of
the accident. He was so years Of age.
Buffalo Courier
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

u The citizens Of Paris in this county,
ore making preparations TO celebrate tie
Fourth of July at Bachcdcrs Hotel on Tenn
pernnce principles. The Parisians believe
(and rightly 'oo) thnthrue. patriotism, needs
not the aid of alcoholic Stimulents, 20 ava
ken a remembrance Of that glorious
event in our country's history.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
With this number, the Telegraph enter

With this number, the Telegraph enters
upon the sixth year Of lis existence. The
Telegraph we believe is now the Oldest pa
per in the Territory; by this we do not
mean that il was the first established in the
Territory, for newspapers were printed at
several other places in the Territory some
years before this was established here. But
if we mistake not no other newspaper IN
Wisconsin has been published as long as
This, without having its publication suspend
ed for season or its title changed. During
the five years which have elapsed since the
commencement of this paper, it has never
failed to make its appearance regularly on
the day Of publication, or at least, within a
few hours Of the advertised time of lis IS
suing and if subscribers have not received
it during the same period with equal regu-
lanty, 1t has been owing to the fault of the
mail or other means Of conveyance by which
The paper has been forwarded. The pres
en-, proprieiols of the establishment are
determined TO exercise the same prompii-
tude in the publication of the Telegraph
which il has heretofore received. The
editorial control Of the paper, as stated last
woek, will remain The same as formerly.
Our subscription list is respectable; we
should however like to have it Increased.
The expenses aticndcnt upon tie publication
of weekly newspaper, haveofien been adyer
ted to, and the poorly paid services of prin-
tiers have often been made the sui Jet OF
Newspaper remark, yet none can fully ap-
preciate oil The perplcxities and cmbarrass
mcnts which lroqucn accompany the bu-
siness, except those who have had practi.
cal experience in the matter. We trust
that the friends ofthe Telegraph IN this and
in the adjoining counties, will make an
effort to send us an additional. number Of
paying subscribers. The fall political cam
paign will soon be at hand, and the success
of the cause of democracy will very much
depend upon having a Democratic PAL oil
placed in the hands of every democrat,
We must depend upon the discrimination
tf correct information for the triumph OIL
our principles. As a paper for general
reading, no pains will DO spared to render
abe Telegraph a valuable vehicle Of intclli-
gence, and we confidently look to an en-
lighiencd public Cor an adequate support.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

THE FouRTu AT RoCHEsTER.-We per
cieve by a notice in the Racine Advocate,
that arrangements are made for celebrating
she Fourth at Rochester, on whi>h occa-
sion the citizens OF the counties OF
Racine ond Walgorth are invited to
attend. Hon. William Berry Of Walworth
CO., President Of the day.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

A LIvINe Toad IN CHILD's STOMACH.
-On The 2Oih of May last, little grI,
four years and nine months old, an only
child of John Bronson, of Russell, in this
county, vomited living Toad, It meas.
ures from the mouth 10 the end Of The body
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

FUNERAL HoNoRs The New York
Common Council have designated Tues
day next, as the day for grand civic and
and military procession, with appropriate
services, commemorative Of the death of
General JACKSON.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION,

o. The Editor of this paper is absent
which will account for the want of The usual
variety of editori,l and other matter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

On montion, convention then proceeded
to the 18th formal ballot, which being taken
the telers reported rs votes cast, OF
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

On motion OH. L. Trobridge,
The Convention adjourned to eight o
clock 10 morrow morning.
JUNE 26h.-The convention met pursu-
an 10 adjournment and was called to order
by the President.
On motion the convention proceeded TO
a formal ballot. The following is the result,
of the balloiinss from the S'h to the 10Th
inclusive:
500 III 10 IS IL Is Is
ID. \. J. Upham, % % - "a 81 % 23 "a 20
Morgan l. Martin, Is % % % IL Is 5 3
+. l. Dunn, 10 20 20 % 81 10 10 10 10
Moses Nj Strong. 3 5 5 g
Mason c. Darling. Is 2 r. l6 81 % %
G. III. Walker
Nj. Frank,
Marshall NJ. Strong, 9
On motion the convention adjourned 10
2 O'Clock P. H.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-01

Two o'clock, P. M.
Convention met pursuant 10 adjournment
and was called TO order by the President.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-12-27
Vo. AZ


DEFENCE or TnE GoUATRg,-The fol-
lowing are the Res liutions otf.red by Mr.
CAes, in the Senafe, on the Sth instant
Resolred, That the C,nnnittee on Militia
~ Affairs be instrurtedto inquire into the
condition OF The national Qualifications anu Of
their armameuts and whea' her other defeu-
sive works are necessary; and into the CON-
dition aud quantity Of the military supplies /;
and into the state Of the means possessed by
the Government for the defence Of the coun-
try.
Is ResoIced That the C1mniites on the Mil
tia be instructed to inquire into the present
condition Of that great branch of the pubic
service, and into the state ofthe militia laws;
and that they. be further Instructed to report
sWch change in the existing system as will
give more experience and eff enc to that
arr of defence; and will place it in the
best condition for protecting the country,
should it be exp 2sed to foreign invasion.
Rescued, That The Committee on Naval
AtF.Irs be instructed to inquire into the Con-
dltion of the Nay of the United States, and
into the quantity and condition of supplies
now on hand, and whether an increase Of
them is not necessary to the efficient oper.
ations Of the navy, and to its preservation
and augmentation and generally, into its
capacity for defending our coast and our COM
merce, aud for any service the exgencias Of
The country may probably require.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-12-27
FOR SALE.

In the Parish of West Baton Rouge.
A piece OF ground containing three arpens
and six feet front on the river, by eighty in
depth between parallel lines, so acres of said
are now under cultivation with all the i'm
proVealents thereto belonging. Said land is
well timbered and we'll known, being The pro-
perry belonging to the succession of Francois
Lejeune.
The conditions to be made in three equal
payments, the first payable in The month of
March 1916, the second in March 1647, and
the third in March l849, in well endorsed bills
to the satisfaction Of the heirs, bearing eight
per cent interest from time due, aud mortgage
reserved with confession Of judge,nent, till E.
nal payment. Il said land is not sold at pri-
vate sale previous to the Goth December next,
it will on that day be exposed at public sale
by the undersigned Judge and er o1fcio suc-
]tioneer.
L. FAVROT, P. J..
Nov % AZ IS45