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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

From Madam Rumor, we learn that the
appropriation for constructing the harbor
works at Southport have been stricken from
the General Appropriation Bill. We don't
believe a word oft; but if it is the case, it
has been done only TO put it in some place
else, or pass it in separate bll.-We have
no idea that the same Congress which ap-
proprlated So, 500 TO commence the work,
intended that that money should be thrown
away by refusing further appropriation
The work was begun TO be completed; and
e'T opinion is that monies sufficient TO ac-
cofnplish that end will be, forthcoming as
wanted.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

so that foreigners in our Territory did nor
desire such latitude Of privilege az ,En
law OF the last session granted them. ,nd
that in the county he had the honor to rem.
resent lowa) both wings and democrats,
were almost unanimously in favor of re-
peal Of the law.
In the afternoon session Mr.. Kilbourn Of
Milwaukee, commenced the discussion in .
opposition TO repeal; he, in the course IF
his argument, cited several strong cases in
point, in support Of bis position. He wa,
followed by Mr.. Shew. Of Oak Creek, Mil.
waukie Co. Oh the same side ofthe question.
The next speaker was Mr.. Hicks, Of Gran,
Co., his argument was mainly directed in an
attempt, TO prove that the Legislature had no
precedent for passing such law, as that of
the last session on this subject. Mr.. II. was
followed by Mr. Moores of Washington Co..
IN opposition to repeal. Doct. Moore, Of
Belo.t, next obtained the floor; he was in
favor of the immediate and unconditional re-
peal of the law. He attempted TO be very
severe and cutting in his remarks; he said
the law of the last session allowing foreign.
ers to vote on the question Of state poyer,.
menl, was designed for no other purpose
than 10 catch foreign votes, and s.ihat the
traces of the demagogue, wers visible in cy-,
cry word and line of it.''
Inasmuch as the bill, proposing to repeal
the law passed by the last legislative assem-
bly,, is subject which excies much inter
est, land as most of the members fthe House
who have spoken Oh the subject, had made
some preparation for remarks on the occa-
sion, | have thought it would aot be unn.
teresling, to send you The names of the spea.
kers, in the order of the debate. The dis.
cusson will probably be resumed tomorrow.
have heard it rumored to-dly, that there is
a plan in process of consumaiion, to revive
the cid charter Of the Bank of Milwaukee.
aud that as soon as tie probabilities Of its
success in the legislative assembly can be
ascertained, it will be forthwith introduced.
What importance should bo attached TO the
rumor, am unprerared to Judge. There
are some things that certainly squirt that
way.--a numerous lobby are now in attend
ance from certain quarter. D.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

From HUDsoN.-The Hudson Gazette
OF Tuesday furnishes US nothing relative
10 Inc ani'-ren'ers and their dongs iu that
county, Ceyond what has already been
made public here. That paper says tina, q
better feeling is beginning TO peryade tho
Anii-rent portion OF the county. The
spirit Of hostility is giving way to that Of
reason and good sense, and many who
were loud in their denuncialion Of the ei,i-
zens Of this city for The course they were
compelled 10 take for the preservation Of
peace and good order, now acknowledge
the error OF their way, and ADM, iha. they
have done Injustice to the Hudson citizens
IN charging them with keeping up an IN
due excitement, or Of being actuated by
any unkind feelings towards the psople in
the country
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03
PARTIAL LAws.-The tariff and hank r

. iiAL LAW nc tAriH ana OanK pO-
licy do not embodv the only partial laws
there are in the country, nor is it opposition
TO these laws alone, that makes the whole
duty of democrats. We have partial. I'M
JUST and oppressive laws on our own statutes
which our democratic legislature should look
TO. The usury laws, for instance, are anti
democratic and oppressive. They have no
effect to reach the end for which they were
intended, on the contrary their operation is
the reverse, increasing the evil at which they
are aimed. by law, man can charge but
IL per ct. for money; now this is The very
poorest investment he can make, so of course
he changes his capital into something which
will yield him better profit. The rent a
man may charge for house is not restricted
houses with US are in as great demand as
money, and whilst man may not get but
II per ct. for his hard dollars, he can change
them INTO wood and stone, and get from 30
to 30 per CT. The consequence is that those
who wish 10 live up to the law, keep no mo-
ney TO loan, and those who are compelled 10
borrow are thus thrown into the hands of
men who fear neither the law, the lord, nor
the evil one, and there is vastly greater
amount of money loaned here at 100, $50,
and 2cO per CT. than there is at IL per cent.
Money is but one shape of property, and why
it should be legislata,ed upon and restricted
in that shape, more than any other, is mys-
terry to us. 1t is plain that if let alone, it
will fall into and be governed by the same
laws which govern all trade and business, and
in buying and selling it, it will like other
property, bring what it is worth, and no more.
We earnestly hope that our legislature will
before long, see the wisdom Of taking such
laws from our statutes.
There is another law we think Of; tina,
which prevents pedlars from selling goods in
the territory without license. We should
like to know wherein this law differs from
the tariff laws, with which, as democrats, we
find so much fault. If We understand the
matter, this license tax is levied not for pur-
poses OF revenue, 1 -: ;rrotec,ion; to proven,
the farmer from buying geous cheap a, a.. Us
own door, and compelling him to buy at high
or rates elsewhere. The standing argument
will no doubt be applied here, that il is the
best for the farmer after all. for it furnishes
him home market for his produce. Peo-
pie do not buy the products of the farmer
simply for the sake Of buying. but because
there is demand for them to sustain life,
consequently purchasers will always be at
hand. But admitting that it is for his inter-
est, we go in distinctly for making him the
Judge in his own case. No law is needed
TO induce man TO pursue the track of his
interest. and to compel him to take an OPP
pos'te course is rank injustice. AS in the
former case, we go in for the repeal of the
Law because we think the natu al operations
OF trade. who're the buyer and seller are per-
m'''sd TO judge Of their own interest without
restriction, are the hes, regulator, embodying
uo'hlns of oppr, s,ion in their workings.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03
John Smith has another Elrious onslau,

John Smith has another furious onslaught
upon the Wisconsin Phalanx, in his last
hetdomidal, the Argus. John appears deter
mined that il shall not be his fault if the mon
s:er is not utterly crushed and extermnated.
He is disposed to emulate the fate of his H.
lustrious predecessor, Don Quixoie, in his
daring encounters with imaginary monsters
We may be mistaken, but we think there
are no members of the Council likely to be
influenced in their opinions by all the rea-
sons the editor of the Argus has yet adduced
against the granting of the required charter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

THE TrEATY WITH CHINA RATIFIED
We learn from the National InteMgeneer,
that the /" Treaty lately concluded between
Mr.. Gushing, Envoy Extraordinary ans
Minister Plenipet' ntiary Of the Cnsa
States, and the Comm isso nef Of the En-
peror OF china, was op Thursday raifes
by the Senate BY unanimous vote. We
shall doubtless soon be enabled to lay be-
fore our readers copy Of the Treaty.
though the official proclamation cannot be
made until after the exchange Of ra;ihca'
lions, which. we understand, is TO take
since in China"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

G. !. Wallace Esq, will accept our
thanks for number of documents received
from Madison.
Hon. C. NJ. Baker will accept our thanks
for similar savors.
James Kneeland, will also accept cur
thanks for similar favors
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

bWc direct the attention Of our readers, both
IN town and country. who trade in New York, to
the advertisement in another column, headed.
:" hoesale Houses-New York. Also, the tray
ehng community generally, to the Public Houses
advertised. Let the advertisement, be cut out and
preserved-it will be convenient for reference and
we doubt not, the advertisers will be found moss
liberal dealers
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

Our Madison correspondence embraces
pretty much all of interest occupying the
attention ofthe Legislature. We find moth
ing worthy Of note, bat that is there allu-
ded 10.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

VIM. ii. Polk, brother of the President,
was rendered foreign appointment by Pre-
sdent Tyler. which he promptly declined,
much to the discontinue Of the Tyler,es,
VINO expected thus to toady themselves into
me good graces of the President elect.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03

The Portland Bulletin tells a good story
of certain good Deacon, whose hat blew
offand ted HIM long chase after il ihroug
the street. A, length the Deacon became
exhausted in the race, and pulled up
agains, post by The SIDE walk. A gentle
man came along TO whom The Deacon ad-
dressed himself thus: My friend, am
a Deacon Of the Church, and il is very
wrong for me 10 swear; you viii therefore
greatly ob!ige me, Il you viii jus, d-n
.he, hat for me-"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-03
MADISON, Jan. 2Sth. lS44.

MADISON, Jan. 2Sth. 1914.
Mr.. SHoLEs The House has occupied
to-day entirely, with the discussion OH the
bill TO repeal the law, allowing foreigners to
vote on the question Of State Government.
Doc,. Darling of Fon du Lac, opened the
discussion IN the morning, in favor of sus-
tanning the grand principles of the law; he
addressed the House about one hour in a
well arranged speech, and confined himself
more strictly to the matter al issue, than
any gentleman who has yet spken on the
question. The Doct was followed by Mr..
Collins of Iowa, on the other side of the
question. Mr.. c. argued the inexpedency
and unconstitutionality of the law; he con-
tended that the common law Interpretation
of ths Ordinance OF 1857, did not warrant
the construction which the friends of the law
in question put upon it. He contended al
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25
New Pailers.

We have received lately the following new papers,
which we place our exchange list
The SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, published in New
York. and edited by RUFUS PORTER, Esq It is ex-
cellcnily got up and contains much useful matter.
especially to mechanics. 1t should be literally sup
ported.
The MARTrNsvILLE JOURNAL is the tile OF neat
little Democratic Journal lately started at Martinsville
Morgan county, Indiana, and edited by JAMES B..
RICHARDS, Esq. We wish him all success, knowing
that he will deserve it.
ST.. JosEPH VALLEY REGISTER. This is the title
of a new Wing paper which takes the place of a
scurri'Ous, low-bred sheet, commonly known as the
4" Cheese Press" The Register is well got up and
is conducted by Messrs. WEST g. CoLFAx In poll
tics, it will probably be of the " Tribune " school.
The PRINcEToN Chronicle is the title of a new and
excellent Democratic paper published at Princeton,
Gibson county, Ind, by BUNrrN & TRcwBRIDGE. 1t
will, at any rate should be, handsomely sustained.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25

S. F. CONVICTION, Esq, who to have been as
sociated with A. F. Morrison in the publication OF the
s.Indiana Democrat" OF indianapolis, has withdrawn
from that association and is to take charge of the
Madison Courier. We are glad to see Sam get out
of this scrape as well as he has. Madison is good
field for Sam, and hope he will make the Courier
an able champion in the cause of Democracy Sue
cess to you, Sam, if you won't against the ms.
-Laacrencebangh Beacon.
We are glad of this arrangement because We were
certain that Mr. Covington about to place him.
self in false attitude by getting into bad company
We know not that we ever exchanged word with
Mr. c., and having always heretofore thought highly
of him, We're sorry to have to even Suspect his de-
mocracy. Further, shall be glad to have his SER
vices where they be used TO great advantage III
combating the eomriion enemy and judging from
his editorial abors heretofore, we believe he Will fully
the expectations of his friends. In this, de-
sire to see him successful.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25
Rail Road Journar.

In our columns will be found an advertisement for
the Rail Road Journal 1t has been published thirteen
years All who desire information on the subject of
Rail Roads, and Internal Improvements generally,
and also on the subject of taue, will find this paper
of the best sources of information To the legis-
lator who is likely in these days of ocomotion to be
called to act the subject of roads, &C., and who
ought to be well informed in every particular, this
Journal is invaluable. We will act agent for ii,
forwarding names and cash free of expense; and
persons DESTROYS of examining specimens, will please
call on We hope to have large list to send on.
Come on, Rail Road men!
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25

The State Sent:ae speaks of the following gentle
men candidates for Senator this winter Governor
Whitcomb, 1t. Gov. Bright. Judge Morrison, Judge
Peasee, Mr. Congressman Owen, and Dir. Exon
gresham Wright. The Muncietown paper speaks of
Mr. S. E. Perkins, the locofoco elector last year in
the 4th district The Fort Wayne Sentinel avors
Andrew Kennedy, while the Goshen Democrat is out
Warmly for Judge Chamberlain a northern candi-
date. This makes only nine, while we hear rumors
that Petit, Amos Lane of Dearborn, and DR.. ]. w.
Davis, are also DESTROYS of presenting their claims,
making just round dozen. In all kindness, we can
tell the gentlemen on the list put forth by the State
Sentinel that neither Of them possibly be elected
whether nominated or not. They can value the
opinion just highly lowly as they please-after
the election is over, their own faces viii be the best
evidence of its truth.-St. Joseph Valley Register
Well; this is quite cool-as cool, indeed, as some
Of the same writer's contributions TO New York pa
per. "In all Kindness" can tell the writer that
perhaps he may be correct But if he supposes that
the same appliances which were made by the whig
patty, of which he is Somewhat pet, can be made
again to obtain among few political rascals profess
ing democracy, he will be much mistaken. The hon
est portion of the wing party reprobate such po
tical maneuvring and it is also great mistake to
suppose that SIR dishonest democrats be found il
the next legislature. There may be or tco but
we doubt even that. Therefore, we must value tn,
opinion 'lowly.''
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25
PhiIadeipElia.

"MoBrowN," for many years was applied to Baltl-
more, significant of the continual and fights
daily occurring. The city suffered, and justly, in
consequence, and yet deserves the tail end of it. She
got bad name and it will require corresponding
degree of sobrety, peace and goodwill, and cor
responding time, to overcome the effect But the
soubriquet now certainly belongs to another city.
10 Philadelphia the term is peculiarly applicable.
For the last five years-indeed we might say, since
the establishment of the U. S. Bank Of Pennsylvania
that city has been continued scene Of riot,
bloodshed and murder. All the smaller crimes have
increased in proportion; and instead of being the
city Of brothery love-, it has changed to its oppo
site. There are causes for this, which any candid
observer VIII not fail to notice The Institution al
luded to commenced and founded in perjury, bril-
berry and corruption and entering the political arena
in open hostility to our republican government there
followed in its train pipelayng, fighting, riots and
murders, until it would that the whole commu-
nifty has become so infected that the rowdies out
number and overawe the peaceable portion of it. 1t
is lamentabe state of things, and viii leave an in
delible stain upon the city.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25
The Wabash.

We have received letter from the Junior in which
he says-'there has been good deal of sickness
here (Terre Haute) and in the vicinity, thotgh but
few deaths. The Thomsonian practice of medicine
is very much in vogue. saw symptoms of sickness
all along my journey hthef." ''Oweh, Davis and
Wright are here. They are all as Democrats should
be-right." "The address of Owen Saturday was
in his usual happy style, and the Court House was
crowded to hear him."
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25

New ENGLAND Rum IN PERsIA.-At the last
monthly concert in Boston, letter was read from
Mr.. Bliss, dated June 10th, in which it was stated
that intemperance was making fearful progress in
Trebizond, and that sit is nothing unusual to see
half dozen porters in streets CTrebizond) stag
gering along under the weight of huge hogshead on
which is written, "Best N. E. Rum, Boston."-N. o.
Courier.
Yet these wing distilers contend for home mar
ket for the mdterial-corn, barley, &c. They can
thus get it cheaper and makea larger profit for them
selves by manufacturing it, instead of letting it 60 to
feed the starving millions of Europe! "All the
hgion," with vengeance
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25

MONSTER BAND.-The English papers, among the
details of Queen Victora's visit to the continent,
mention that her arrival the Bruh, at the pal
ace Of the King of Prussia the black eagle of Prus-
STA Immediately hoisted in front of the palace,
and the mo,stre military band of 600 performers,
composed of the bands of thirty Prussian regiments,
struck up ''God save the Queen" She subsequently
proceeded down the Rhine to Cologne, and after the
of the royal party to Brub the tattoo
beaten by the drums and flies, amounting to about
200; and the performance was very mastery one,
the effect being extraordinary to English The
small and large drums managed with great tact,
producing very beautiful crescendo aud dlmnuendo
passages where not stroke is heard, the whole be-
ing blended like the pedal notes of great organ,
swelling out to a tremendous thunder peal of sound
and again dying away like the distant muttering of
the storm.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25

Just paper is made up, we have received
the above Journal Of Sept l6th in which is contained
an article headed "Proclamation, which we shall
notice next week. If young popinjay, who has
been warmed into life by the democracy of the coun-
try, turn, viper like and sting the bosoms which
cherished him because for want of talent or decency
he cannot reach the goal of his ambition he will find
that he has very much mistaken his calling and
that he may be killed outright poiticalyDot merely
scotched.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25
Broke Jail.

counterfeiter, confined in the jail at Lawrence
burgh, has escaped. The Register says-"He was
in the jail at breakfast time when the jalor went to
carry him his breakfast, but when he took him his
dinner, the door of the prison stood wide open aud the
bird had flown. He had an iron fastened upon his
leg which he had broken by of some strong
iron instrument, and left it upon the floor. The door
had been unlocked by some picking instrument from
the inside How he get the instrument is a mystery
he took nothing In with him, for he searched
from head foot for money, and nothing of the kind
was found upon him, and no but the ailor, j. F.
Richards, and his COUNSEL JAS S. Jelley had had
cess to him since he was committed He had assist
ance beyond doubt-his irons were broken by foul
means; but as 10 his unlocking the door we do not
End fault with him-the door is worthless for since
his escape experiment has been tried upon it and
it was unlocked from the inside with small piece Of
wire. The rogue is gone, and there never has been
as much as inquiry made after HIM"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25

GREAT SPEED.-The from Boston, the
Long Island Road the 18th, from Greenport to
Brooklyn, 95 miles, in two hours and forty minutes,
including all stops, the running time without stops
was two hours end Twenty-Five Misunderstanding
100 passengers and making three stops. 1t will not
be long before our old Madison and Indianapolis Iron
Horse will be snorting this way. Indeed, we some
times think hear him screeching already, he gets
so near If he runs at the rate above mentioned, We
shall perhaps dine daily at Madison. 0CFOur butch
ers had better be getting their names up for good
beef.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-09-25

tions-many of them the veriest hap-jacks-to sup
port first rate literary paper in our midst. This
''hadn't ought to be.-Tippe:anOe Journal.
Yes, enough to support two or three worth five
times the washy trash so constantly advertised by ma
ny country papers to their own injury. When edi-
DESTROYS of filing up their papers. IT would
be much better for them TO advertise for their own
place and people gratuitousy than to copy those long
advertisements of eastern papers for they will there
by benefit themselves five times the necessary
to subscribe 10 those papers if they desire them.