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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-24

PoPULATioS.-Americ could support
nne-bundred and thirty millions Of people,
without being so densely populated as
Europe now is. The present population
Of Europe is about 235 millions; Of Amer.
lea, 55 millions; OF the whole earth, LOO
millions.
A widow said once to her daughter,
"When you are Of my age, you will be
dreaming Of q husband" Eyes, mamma -
replied The ,houghlless damsel, '.for sec
ond time"
Dean Swift SAYS a woman may knit her
stockings, but not her brow-she may darl.
her hose, but no: her eyes-curl her hair,
but not her lips-thread her needle, but
no, the public streets.
An Albany barber, having a very in
temperate man to shave on Sunday.
begged him to keep his mouth shu, as it
was punishable offence 10 open rum
hole oil the Sabbath.
"Have you any hard soap sir?'' asked
an old lady Of grocer the other day
1--WE have some CASTLE soap, il that is
hard enough, madam"
Resolutions ag inst annexation have pass
ed the New jersey Legislature ''-1'.'.-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-24

SUMMARY oFTHE OREGON BILL.-The
region belonging to the United States, lying
west OF the summit ofth G Rocky Mountains,
and bounded on the south by the forty Sec
ond, and on the north by the fifty -fourth de-
gree and forty minutes of north latitude,
shall form temporary government, called
the Oregon Territory. A Governor and
Secretary to be appointed for five years
reside west ofthe Rocky Mountains; courts
TO be established; general assembly TO be
organized. AS soon as there shall be FIVE
thousand free white male inhabitants, over
the age twenty one years, they shall have
authority 10 elect representatives from thp
counties, townships and districts; one for
every five hundred inhabitants,-the term
Of the representatives to be two years.
Fhe General Assembly Of colonists of
Legislature Council and House of Rep
resentatives; the former 10 consist Of FIVE
members, to be elected by the representa-
t;vcs. A delegate in congress is allowed.
IfThe president Of the United States, is TO
cause to be erected, line of stockade forts
and block houses, not exceeding FIVE In
number, from some point on the Missouri
river, on the most practicable route to the
south pass Oh the Rocky Mountains, and
Notifications at Or near the mouth Of tho
Columbia river. Six hundred and forty
acres of land are granted TO every white
male inhabitaht' who shall cultivate the
same forrfve years; 10 every married man,
in addition, one hundred and sixty acres
for his wife, and the like quantity to the
father Of each child under the age Of eigh-
teen years, or which may be born within
| five wears. ts &
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-24

The Telegraph is printed on double medium
skeet, at the rate of 50 per annum IN advance,
10 so any time before the expiration of six months
from the time of subscribing, $3, if payment.b be
longer delayed.
No subscription received tor a less period than
three months, and no paper discontinued until al
snearages are paid.
ADVER IISEMENT S.
Inserted at the rate of one dollar per square Iof
the first insertion, and two shillngs per square LOT
each subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction made to those VINO advertise
by the year,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-24

Owing 10 The scarcity Of stone and the po-
rous and elastic nature of the soil in the
eastern portion of our territory, it would
seem that plank roads, on mature considera-
ton, would have preference there to all
Others. They have been adopted with
success in Canada, and are abou, to be in
troduced in,o the State Of Illinois. The
average cos. per mile of plank road ex-
tending fom Chicago 10 Rockford, as es,i-
mated by Mr.. Talcott, in communication
to committee ofgentleman Of the former
place, would be S3,6S0. And your com
miitee soc no reason why similar road
could not be constructed as cheap On the
route proposed ia the reported bill, as be-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-24

Force
On paved road,
On well made broken stone road
in dry clean state, s
On well made broken stone road
covered with dust, s
On well made broken stone road
wet and muddy, 10
Ona gravel or An, road in dry clean
state, 13
Ga gravel or fiat road in wet and
muddy state, 80
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-24
z Z PO Z r

OF the Committee on Roads, upon the part of the
Governors Message relative TO roads, which wa.
referred to them and also, upon the petition o.
citizens of Racine County, for the incorporation
of a Company to construct Turnpike or Plank
Road from Southport to Beloit.
The Committee on Roads, 10 whom as
referred so much of the Governors mes.
sage as relates TO roads, and also the pe,i
ton Of citizens Of Racine county. for the
Incorporation Of company TO construct q
turnpike or plank road from Southport &c
Beloil, respectfully
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
NEW MAIL LINE FROM BUR-
LINGTON, ]. t.. TO SPRING.
FIELD. ILLINOIS.

NEW MAIL LINE FROM BUR-
LINGTON, ]. T., TO SPRING.
FIELD, ILLINOIS.
lsiGlka-sAe WIN. II. HOLCOMB, s. CO.,
ktE@. have now in operation first
rate line of Coaches on said route.
Leaving Burlington and Springfield Mon.
days, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6 o.
clock the morning, lodge 1t Rushvillc,
and arrive at each place in two days, at
o'clock, P. Nj. ~
From Burlington to Jacksonville.
Likewise, from Burlington to Jackson
vile, leaving each place Mondays, Wednes-
days ard Fridays at 6 o'clock. A. NJ. The
above lines pass through Macomb. Rush
vile, Reardstown and Virginia.
From Burlington to Peoria.
Also, from Burlington to Peoria. through
Oouawka, Monmouth, Galesboro, lodge at
Knoxville; arrive in Peoria, second day at
2 o'clock. Returning opposite days
The subscribers have made every exer-
ton to render the above routes pleasant
and agreeable to all who may patronize
the above lines.
Seats taken in Burlington at Fletcher's
Hotel; in Peoria at the Clinton House; in
Springfield at the american House, and IN
Jacksonville a. the Morgan House.
WM. II. lIOLCOMB s. co.
Burlington, Nov. IA, lol4-tf %
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
Improved Farms for Sale.

TWILL SELL 800 acres of good improv-
u ed Land about 80 miles from Burlington
direct on the road to Iowa City, in Louisa
county, at the Virginia Grove. The I'M
proyements are good double log, house,
and a large barn and shed, aud other out
buildings, with a choice orchard OF about
900 apple and peach trees, with running
water through the farm, l6o acres under
cultivation, thdba lance choice timber and
prairie Land OF good quality.
ALSO
400 acres adjoining the same with new
Log house, and about 10 acres under cult
walton with running water through the
same, about $50 acres Of timber the balance
good rolling prairie.
-ALSO-
200 acres adjoining the above, part tim
Der and the balance say $50 acres of choice
prairie with running water through the
same. The above Lands | will sell at
good bargain part down and the balance
on q liberal credit. Titles indisputable:
for further particulars enquire OF the SUBJ
scriber. good bargain will be given.
ap3 WESLEY JONES.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
Medical Card.

nOCTOR FAWCETT, Of 1876 Fulton-st
IL Nep York, Member Of the Royal Col
lege Of Surgeons, OF Londe n and Edinburgh,
and Graduate Of the Jefferson Medical Col
lege, OF Philadelphia; also, author OF work
embracing the following subjects, viz: Ma
trimony, Impotency and Steriiity anatomi'
cally, physiologicaly and medically ex.
planned, with comprehensive exposition Of
the nature and modern treatment OF Syphi-
lis. Secondary Symptoms, Gonorrhea, elect,
Structures, Nocturnal Emission, and all the
consequences arising from Masturbation.-
DR. Fawcett continues his private consulta
ton on the above mentioned diseases lat his
long established office, l96 Fulton street,
New York, where the most aggravated forms
of disease will yield to his mode of treat.
ment, without restraint in diet or exercise,
and without mercury; even when the pro-
creative energies become paralyzed rtorpid
from excessive indulgence of the passions,
he will be able to restore the parts to health
and vigor. Persons at distance enclosing
ST., can have n copy of the work. All let
tiers must be post paid, and directed to d
II. Fawcett, 1876 Fulton-st., New York.
ap3-6m 45
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
The Best Medicine

n the world Is now admitted -
= Sherman's Mcdicated Loxenres y, Y
are SO pleasant that they can he lasy
taken a. the most pleasant confeetioa'l
They consist Of ''Ohar
Cough Lozenges.
winch are the safest and most efssc,,
medy Tor coughs, colds, cohsnn ua, ~
whooping cough. asthma, &c. evor "
to the public. They operate bv n,a. oaei'd
expectoration, allayinr the ir,i,.,in
coughing, and removing the canse ~ !, =
disease. % Ii,
Worm Lozeflses.
The only Iniailible worm medicine ev..
covered. In over 100000 cases ,han as
never been known to fail. Manv Ji.a n'''
arse from worms and occasion Ian, ss
tense suffering aud even death NJ,
their ever being suspected; grown na ''
are very often afflicted with then ps'soe
doctoref for various complaints ..;H q
any benefit, when one dose Of thcss l.,'0a
would speedily cure them. 'ass
Camphor Lozenges.
For nervous or sick head ache. raia;4.
of the heart, lassitude and neryons "a. .s 40
generally. Persons travelling or 49,
large parties will find the Lnzenges ,s,n
rcviving. and imparting the buoy,r. n.y..
youth.
Cathartic Lozenges.
The best cathartic medicine far ro,
bile from the system and preventing alta.
Of the bilious and intermtting fever II !,
section Of country.
Sherman's Poor Mans PIaste,
This Plaster, of which over 1000 NM
sold yearly, is believed to be the bex, 4,
ter for rheumatism, lumbago, pain II /,
back, side, breast or any other mr.. a /,
body, ever prepared, and It's price ;onlv !,
cents brings it within the reach Of -.
person in the community. For sale bv
J. READ
Sole agent, Buriiuru
Lot Moftt, Augusta; and Tryon 4 b
Oquawka. fcb 27eoOl
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
Reads Concentrated Syrup of
SarSanarilla.

AJoA 81 t'NSA AAAos
YUyHE subscriber now offers to the pub
lie, his preparation of Sarsaparlia,
which has been much used at tue East,
though never heretofore offered for sale. 1t
is not intended for the cure of evcfy disease,
but as grand renovater of the human
system, and perfect remedy for snch dis
eases as proceed from an unfrea state of the
blood or habits. 1t is intended for scrolu-
lous affections, chronic rheumatism, dise&s-
ed liver, general chronic disorders, sYphilis
and is particularly ctiicacious in removing
the effects Of mercury from the sYstem,--
The following recommendations VIII satisfy
all of the great usefulness Is! the medicine.
To those to whom DR. Carol Is known, his
name is quite sufficient.
Attieboro', Mass Dec. 25, 10
Reads Sarsaparilia has been OF great scr.
vice in this community, and numerous IN
stances of radical cures might be named
1t is particularly efficacious in chronic dis
eases, and know Of nothing Surer IN re-
moving the effects of mercury from the
system. Though heretofore made only for
private use, its virtue has become extern
sively known. a. ). DRAPER.
Being friend privately and gratuitously
benefited by the above article, can freely
say that agree with all that has been said
by Mr. Draper and am pleased to learn that
the article is about to be offered publicly
for sale, as the suffering community will be
greatly assisted by it.
ID. G.. CARROLL. NJ. ID.
The above medicine is neatly put up, and
sold, wholesale and rciul, at the City Drug
Store, by J. READ.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
Boots and Shoes.
iti;SEi EIisEii

FIRE! FIRE!!
PROJECT YOURSELVES AGAINST
LOSS BY FIRE.
agency 4Etna Insurance Company, Harta
ford, Connecticut,
vyyIIE subscriber having been appointed
agent for the above company is pre-
pared to insure against loss or damage by
fire; dwelling houses, stores. barns, mills,
&C., &c, at as low rate as any similar IN
stiu ion.
From the known ability and punctuality
of this company in adjusting all losses COW
cred BY them, those wishing to protect them
selves against loss will find it their interest
to insure through this office.
+ ]. Z. PEASLEY,
Burlington Aug. % Al agent.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
III CLOTHING. ia
MARINERS and CITIZENS, when "a,
II visit St Louis, call on
JOHN II. MARTIN.

JotlN FL. vi IL I'm,
At his old stand, ia Main.st., who /, /
this day commenced receiving his Sph,
stock, and will continue to receive, dal,
throughout the season. Ny stock, whs
received, will be one OF the largest A.
best assorted stocks in st Louis. II mas
be apparent to every one tina, | do :
clothing at lower prices tian any o,hs
house, from the heavy stock and amOur
OF business do.
John Z. Martin has Tut one Store.
Beware Of those that tell Won this |
Martins, for there are those that do it,
Look well for the Big Stone Sign, Will
Martin on it, across the pavement, Iafr
number la on top Of the house III
only a call, convinced that Won will I
satisfied that my prices, COR The quaRr
and make, are unusually cheap.
Country merchants supplied on the ms
reasonable terms. Persons wanting clos
ing will do well TO call and examine nj
stock, as pledge myself to sell lower thu
any other house possibly can
1t is no trouble to show goods at III
mario Il
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
COACH FACTORY.
OgsSE s. EF.fEs RIM nv

ETu2N their thanks to the citizens OF
ID, Iowa and Illinois for the liberal
share Of public patronage which they
have received and embrace this opportunity
of informing them that they have removed
from their old stand on Jefferson Street,
to a more commodious building, situated on
the corner of Valley and Main Streets,
where they are prepared to furnish at the
shortest notice any description OF carriages
now in use, the workmanship and dnra
bilitv of which have been fully tested in
this vicinity and need no further recon-
mendation.
They have lust received good and gen
eral assortment ofmateriaIs from New FORK
Pittsburgh aud Wheeling, Of the latest
style, 20 wit: lace fringe, patent leather,
ciiptic springs, &C, &c winch Will enahie
them TO furnish york at rates To suit the
purchaser. Produce of every scrptisn
taken ia payment lor work.
,une % 'l4-tf
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
NEW GOODS AND CHEAP

TENHE subscribers have jus received al
Il are opening at their Old Stand, on Il
corner of Columbia and Water SITS, =
Messrs Noble and Yates large brick blotsi
their
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
which, with their former stock will mar
theirs one of the largest and best in ID
city, comprising full and general asset
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26

yUNAkE CARE OF YOUR BOOKS
Subscribers to the New World, Niles
Register, Lady's Book, Graham's Maya
zine, &c., will do well to have them Bound
as soon after the expiration of the Volumes
as possible By so doing they will be
able to preserve those valuable publica
tons in perfect order.
All the varieties OF Binding executed in
a neat and durable manner, by
WILLIAM GREENE.
Blank Books Of any size or pattern
made ioorder, on the most reasonable terms.
Burlington, August 25,-tf WIG.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
Notice..

YyHE undersigned have just opened a
Livery Stable in the rear Of Corse y
Harriman's Coach Factory, where they in
tend keeping at all times a good land gcner.
al assortment Of horses and carriages OF
every description, to suit the public; and
they hope by faithful attention to business
to merit share of public patronage.
Persons wishing their horses kept by the
week would do well to give them call be
fore engaging elsewhere; for they pledge
themselves to keep on hand at all times,
a plenty of good provender, and good at
tent,ve ostlers Nopains shall be spared to
render general satisfaction
MEDALLION, CORSE g. Co
June 90 '44-tf
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
Law Partnership.

G. HALL, Of Mount Pleasant, and
-. D. MILLS, of Burlington, have this day
assoc lated themselves into partnership
for the practice of Law under the name and
style Of Hall and Mills. They will atten
I'll the Courts Of the first and second Judi
eiai Districts. Criminal business attended
- in any part Of the Territory. Office in
the brick building on Main Street now oc
suPiod by +. d. Mills.
J. G.. HALL
Ed. MILLS
sepH 44-tf (Gaz copy II
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
A Farm at Half Price,!

vN1E have large farm, twenty nils
w north OF Burlington, which we offer
tor sale at half price. The entire tract OF
Land contains seven hundred and twenty
five acres. three hundred timbered land
and the balance prairie-300 acres under
fence and $50 in cultivation. There are
suitable buildings situated on the farm -
The soil and timber cannot be surpassed,
and the situation is every way desirable.-
Any one wishing to make ii fortune can
apply to GRl MES Y SIARR.
ALSO
One other farm sixteen miles north west
Of Burlington near the head of Flint; 240
acres in the tract-ahout forty improved
log cabin, stables and out houses. Ii the
above cannot be sold, we have concluded TO
give it away. Call soon or the chance may
be lost. GRIMES j. STARR.
apo
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
asye stuiis. Oils, Leafs,
sgnnssxea. &c.

asye stuiis. oils, slca&s,
sBg0nxes, nc.
a FRESH supply Just received, including
a Fifty bots. QUlNINE.
Opium. Extr. Conum; Hyasciamus,
Blue Pill Eng sulph. Potass,
Pulv Rhoi. opt Rad. Colomb. do Gent
Cardainon Seeds, Red Oxide Iron,
Arrow Root, Sago, Kreosote, SIENNA,
Morphine, Pyroligneus, l'm. Guiac,
Carb Ammonia, en- AssaiGtda,
urva Ursi, Puv. Epieac,
Balsm Copaiva. Spts. Nitro,
Emp Robrons, Calomel,
Can:har.des, &c.
ALSO
bbls grind log and mic wood,
/ cask Nader, 1bbl Flour SUI phur,
bbls Sspts. Tpt. and Varnish,
2Kegs Vitrol and Glue, keg OF. Oil,
Dbl cast. Oil, 2 packs Gold Leaf, DC.
ALSO
Vegetable Oils, Essences, Cologne,
100 lbs Carb Soda. Camphor,
100 4 Sal EPSON,
$50 = indigo; Paint Brushes, white
wash brushes, and variety o'other articles
in the above line, very low for cash by
aplo44 COPP d PARSONS.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
NEW STORE & FRESH
GOODS.

wv
TyIE Subscriber has Just opened nep
IL and fresh stock of Goods just reed |
from Boston and New York Mt the Store
formerly occupied by Messrs Bridgman and
Brothers. corner of Main and Jeflerson-s
which he offers at very low prices for cash
or Country Produce.
His stock consists in part Of
DRY GOODS,
Cloths, cassimeres, Vestings, Ginghams,
Linseys. satinets, Kentucky Jeans,
Sheep Gray kerseys, Tickings,
Red, White and yellow Flannels,
Apron and Furniture checks, ipacas,
Merinoes, cotton and silk hdkfs.
Pilot cloth, Blank cts, wadding, Batting,
Shawls, suspenders, cotton Yarn, &c.
H4RDD.3RE.
Castcel and Iron shovels and Spades,
Hunts axes, hoes, handsaws, trace chains,
Knives and Forks. pocket Knives, nails,
Spikes, hammers. Locks, Latches, Butts,
Screws, butcher KNIVES, curry combs,
Sheet iron tea kettles and stew pans,
Augers, &c., &c.
HITS IND CAPS.
Angola Silk and Fur Hats, Blue drab
cashmere hats
Mems and boys patent Glazed, cloth,
sealet, hair Nutrla and Fur seal CAPS.
BOOTS and SHOES.
300 prs Mems thick boots.
SO prs peg and sewed calf water proof
boots,
800 prs Mems thick brogans
200 prs boys and youths brogans,
$50 do do boots,
200 prs childrens shoes,
500 prs womens kip snoetees,
$50 do strap shoes and slippers,
200 do fine kid hoes, parlor
slippers, &c, &c.
LEATHER.
1900 lbs best Slaughter sole leather,
81 sides wax leather, very large.
GROCERIES.
1000 lbs best Rio Coffee,
1000 do Old government Java do.
500 do Aromatic Tobacco, OF the best
quality,
1900 do Tobacco Of various qualities,
5000 do New Orleans Sugar. Loaf
sugar, moasses. best Y. II. and Imperial
tea, Rice, Saleratus, pepper, alspice, ginger,
cassia, nutmegs, cloves, soap, starch, cas-
tile soap, mustard, raisins. chocolate, &c.
DRUGS, DYES, sc.
Indigo. madden EPSON salts, copperas,
Glue. Sal nitre borax, Alum. uphur,
Birthstone, Spirits turpentine, Tanner s
| Oil, sc.
SILT! S.4LT!!
so sacks G A salt so bbls kanawha do.
WANTED.
so head heavy fat cattle weighing 600 lbs
and upwards, 1000 hogs, 5000 bush wheat,
Flax seed, hemp, hides, beeswax and tai
low. for which the market price will be
paid by JAMES 7. PARlKlDGE.
nj Il
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
Pine Lumber.
Queens ware.

QueenSWare..
YHyfIE subscriber has ust opened good
assortment of Queensware, Glassware,
&C., which he offers very low for cash,
wheat or corn.
ALSO
Sundrv other articles, snch as Copperas,
Alum, Indigo, Madden, Salt Petre, Resin
Glue, Chalk, Logwood, Castor Oil, Ink,
Spices, sc. Is. L DAVID.
JanlI'44 80
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26
For Sale.

For Sale.
7NllE west half OF the south west quar-.
L ter Of section thrty-two in township
seventy one, north Of range three vest
The above described tract contains eighty
acres Of excellent timber land near the cen.
ire of Des Moincs county.
GRIMES & STAR.
sep9 Gazette copv Is
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-06-26

Miners Improved Patent pump, for
wells, Cisterns, springs, &C.
S as superior to the common Log Pump
Il as that is to the old crotch and pole,
and cheaper than either. The working
parts being all iron, and no lower box, it is
not liable to get out of order, and all re-
pairs are done away with. The stock is I'M
decaying and water proof and the whole is
secure from frost. neat, durable, simple
and cheap, and SO easily worked that
child five years old can raise water with it
A supply on hand and will be sold very
low by J. F. TALLANT,
sept7 Water st.