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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27

THT INDIA RUBBER Tree CT BaAziL.-
The caouchouc tree, grows in general. to
the height of forty or fifty fee, without
branches; :hen branching, runs up fifteen
feet higher. The leaf is aboat six inches
long. thin, and shaped like tina, Of a neaca
tree. The trees show their working by
the number of knots, or punches, made by
tapping; and a singular fact is, that Ike II
COW. when most tapped. they give more
milk or sap. AS The time OF operating -
early day, before sunrise We were a, hand.
The blacks are first sent through the for
est, armed with quantity of soft clay, and
a small pich-axe On coming 10 one OF
the trees, portion Of the clay is formed
into cup, aud stuck to The trunk The
black then striking his pick over tho cup.
the sap oozes out slowly, tree giving
daily about gill. The Taper continues
in this way. tapping perhaps, fifty trees,
when he returns, aud with jar. passing
over The same ground, enpties his CUP
SO, by seven o'clock, the blacks come in
with their jars, ready Tor working. The
sap at this stage, resembles milk in appear
ance, and somewhat in taste. Ii is also
frequently drunk with perfect safety. If
lel, standing now II will eurdle like milk,
disengaging a watery substance like hoy.
Shoemakers now arrange themselves 10
form the gum. Seated in the shads with
large pan Of milk on one side, and on the
other l1lggon, in which is burned a nu:,
peculiar 10 this country, emitting dense
smoke, the operator having his last. or
form, smcare5 with soft clay Tin order 10
slip off the shoe when fnished,l holds il
over the pan. and pouring Oh the milk I'M
til it is covered, sets the coating in he
smoke, then giving it a second coat, re-
peats the smoking; and SO on with a third
quired thickness, averaging from six to
twelve coats
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27

kILL THE CATgRPILARsi-We observe
that these pests of the orchard, have made
their appearance very early, and unusually
abundant, this year, and unless measures are
taken to destroy tkem great injury will be
done 10 the apple trees If undertaken in
time while the nests are small, il IS compar-
lively an easy matter to destroy them. A
swab made ofsponge. tide on stick, ppep
in strong soap-suds, or ol-or what is sllI
better, spirits of harsaorn, will readily de-
stroy the pests and XII al that come in con-
tact With The liquid. The best time for do
ing this is in the morning-abou, noon or al
night, rs the caterpilars will be found close
at home abou, these lines they go out TO
feed usually twice day during the fore
noon, and again in the afternoon-Er paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27

The ILLINOIS CANAL LoAN.-Letters re-
ceived by the Hibernia, states that the for
eign bondholders approve The course Of the
Illinois Legislature in refsxence TO the pay
ment Of interest on the State debt, and the
completion OF the Illinois and Michigan Ca
nal. The money requisite TO complete this
grea, work will be advanced as rapidly as
required. The first iEsialment of IL IL
per cert, spayable on the 10Th ins, The day
before the election Of the trustees, who are
charged with the disbursement Of the fund,
and invested with the other functions which
appertained TO the old board Of Canal COM
missioners, and in fact with al powers nee
essary to secure the speedy completion of
the Canal
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27

Benjamin franklin said that .time IL
menev." If this assertion be true. PER
hap- it may explain two disputed points.
First, we may learn why editors are not
rich-because they have no tine al their
own disposal. Second. perhaps this may
be the reason why so many people tnke SO
much of j, TO pay their debts with.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27

MOUNTAIN ExPEDIrIoN.-A number Of
gentlemen fem N. York are now in our city
making preparations for trip to the Rocky
m ountains. They are men of wealth, ed
NC alton and scientific attainmen:s, as we are
informed. and disposed TO brave, in tho
cause TO wh;eh they are devoted, science
the vic ssitudes and dangers incident tojour-
neys Of This character. They are fitting out
the expedition at their own shook
We wish them health and good fortune
aud trust that they may return richly rewar-
ded in the abundance and variety Of their
scolle ctions.'
We rather think the Indian folk will be
somewhat as On shed at the perfect stream
of pale faces, which will be pouring out up
on them during the approaching ssason!-
The buffalo will be disturbed in their pas.ur-
age, the deep soltudes and silence of Ore
gon and CALIFORNIA; invaded and broken by
the tramp of active sturdy armed men, and
the ringing axe oftho enterprising emgrant.
As far as We can understand, about the
first of the present month, there were to be
some three thousand emigrants assembled
at Independents ready to start, in different
detachments, for California md Oregea.-
Independent, of these there is the regimen.
Of U S. dragons under col. Kearnsy, which
starts shortly for prairie excursion as far
as tbs South Pass and capt. Fremont and
his command on an exploring expediiioa
beyond the Rocky mountains 10 the shore
Of the Pacific ocean.
As general summing up we.shou.d say
there is likely, from all appearance, to be
J big fuss generally between this aud the
western coast.-St. Louis Rereill-.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27
Watch and Clock Repairing.
KIN G'S
d % O IL = U O d 3s d.

vINHE subscriber is now opening general as
i sortmsnt of Miscellaneous, Juvenile, School,
BLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
Consisting OF Printing, Cap, Letter, Note, Post
Once, Dressing, BiOtting and Tissue Paper.
ALSO
Quilis, Steel Pens, WATERS, Scaling War, Ink,
Sand, Ir.k Stands, Wafer and Sand BOres, SC.
JUSTICES BLANKS, of all kinds.
SIMEON KING.
Southport, June Il, IS4I.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27
ATTAINmENrs IN KxowLEDeE.-Dr.O lir

ATTAINMENTs IN KNowLEDGE.-Dr. Olin-
thus Gregory states: With t5w exceptions,
$50 few indeed that they need scarcely be ia
ken into practical esiimite,) and person
may learn any thing upon which he sets his
heart. To ensure success, he has simply
so to discipline his mind as to cheek its va
grancies, to cure of its preneness be doing
two or more things at time, and TO compel
it to direct IFS combined energies, slmulta-
neously, TO single object, and thus to do
one thing al once. This consider a. one
of the most fficult, but one Of the most
usefu! lessons that young man can learn.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27

panv he hept-aias! for the poor consta-
blesi
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27

The name Of The city Of Nauvoo, is TO
changeJ % St Jesephs-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-05-27
SIGN OF THE THREE HATS.
No. los, Lake Street, Chicago.
i. 81. S. p ISL z MNW s.

I. c. STEP HEM s,
HAT, CAP. AND FUR MANUFACTURER
TTAs constantly on hand an extensive assert
II ment of articles in his line of business, con
s;s,ine of Beaver, Nutria, Otter, Plush, Plain,
CASHMERE, and all kinds of common Fur Hats
Fur Caps, Cloth, lnda Rubber, Patent Cloth,
GILLETTE, Plush, Velvet, Fur-tnmmed, and every
variety of Caps, both for men and boys made to
order, wholesale and retail.
uH NJ "a E- GD
RoREs. SHOES & COATS,
Single or by the Bale. Also on haEd. BuekskIn
Mitiens, Gloves, hloccasins, Genilemeas Shirt
Collars, Stocks, Umbrellas. Canes, aud every ar
ticle belonging 10 the line Of budness,
y. b. Hatters' Stock and Trimmings always
on hand.
CASH PAID FoR FURs AND SKINS.
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Ripe PEACHES in the open air, have been
eat at Columbus, sc.
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Punishment of a Subscriber,
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TRANSLATED from Paris Journal for the Richmond
Times and Compiler.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

OF A series Of essays are in course Of
publication in the N o. Jefersoniaq Re.
publican, in relation to the re.modelihg Of
the State government of louisiana, by the
Convention now in session in N. Orleans.
The articles breathe the genuine spirit Of
Democracy, and display Wgor of thought,
and an eloquence of expression, seldom
met with. Take the following extract as
specimen -
In framing a constitution we must not
be disposed to shrink from the consequent
ces OF popular sovereignty, though they
may starte dfowsy prejudice upon her
throne. No danger can DO apprehended
from the adoption of what is true and just,
for beneiicent nature has made the mind
of man in accordance with these princi-
pies such should be our government it
should be fixed in the better qualities Of
man and on ihe,dignity.of human nature;
and its consequences cannot then be bad
How sublime the prospect we may see be-
fore US, if we adopt only those principles
of government which, being founded on
equal rights, call nothing but virtue into
action. IN our land, mans nature has
burst the ties which its craven enemies
had bouad around it: freedom and justice
are our heritage; to secure them here, is
to impart them to mankind. To the ma
tons OF the earth our example cannot be
lost; we shed strong light upon their
darkness. The fountains of the great
deep of political ignorance are breaking
up, and soon will roll round the time
"When reasons voice,
Loud as the voice of nature, shall have walked.
The nations: and mankind perceive, that vice
Is discord, war, and misery that virtue
Is peace, and happiness, and harmony:
When mans ma ture shall disdain
The playthings of it, childhood: kingly glare
Shall lose it's power to dazzle: its authority
Shall silently pass BY the gorgeous throne
Shall stand unnoticed in the regal hall,
Fast falling to decay; whilst falsehood's trade
Shall be as hateful and Improbable
As that of truth is now.n
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

or OGice.see6ers by scores are already
beginning to wend their way to the Fede.
raj city and il is probable that by the end
Of February thousands will be congregated
in the precincts Of the capitol, besieging the
officers Of the government, and setting
forth with most commondable modesiy their
peculiar merits. Is there no remedy for
this mania Of ofice-begging which affiicta
an unfortunate portion Of our population at
the coming in Of every administration -
We have seen 1t stated 1--WE do not know
upon what authority,) that the President
elect will not confer office upon any man
who is an Applicant this is apt TO be look
ed upon as but rise ofsome political mem
dicant himself seeking Office, and endca-
voring to keep down competition, unless
such determination be made known by Col.
Polk over his own sign manual. Some re-
NEEDY should be devised,
We find the following paragraph circu-
lating in the papers, which, though doubt
less exaggerated, has too much foundation
in reality;
"The President elect has been com.
plelely surrounded by cringing, fawning
ollice'seekers, ever since the result of the
election has become known, 1t is stated,
that the town where he resides, (Colum.
Dia,) has been truly overrun by them; and
50 expensive and troublesome have they
become, that the Colonel has concluded to
shut up house, remove to Nashville, and
take rooms at the Inn for the balance
Of the time he remains IN the State. He
was at Nashville a few days since, and,
besides the personal applications he re-
ceiyed, we have it from good authority,
that bis postage bill for but two days, was
something over forty.tDo dollars! We
state these things for the purpose of sha-
ming into something like decency of con-
luct, the hungry cormorants who besege
he President so wofulIy,"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08
THE nSUR.TREASuRY.o

The Independent Treasury law, as in
force at the time Of the meeting Of the hard
cider Congress in extra session in al, was
again passed in the House Of Representa-
tIyes on the 2lst December, by vote Of
nearly two TO one.
We learn BY editorials in the Globe, and
New York News, that under the prete nee
Of " diiIusing the benefits of the public
dopositea," DIR. Tyler and his Secretary Of
the Treasury have revived the " pct bank"
system, which he and his allies Of 40 grew
hoarso in Genouncing, and which was long
since ropudialed by all parties. In addi-
ton to pet banks, Mr.. Tyler, It seems, has
a brood Of pet brokers. Under the opera
ton Of the iniquilous and oxorbilant tariff
Of Ig12, some six miilions Of dollars govern
ment money has been in constant use by
four shaving shops in the city Of New York,
as basis for circulation and discounts. 1t
is also stated shat some two and a half mil
lions Of the public money was in the hands
Of Corcoran & Riggs, brokers', Of Washing
ton city, or subject to their draft Of transfer,
in the month Of November.
It would be going over a thrice.told tale |
to repeat again the deleterious effects ari-
sing from the establishment of such a sys-
TEN of iavoritism through the means Of the
public money--at once unequal in IFS opo-
ration, and dangerous to the liberties Of the
country. II is we'll remarked that 4" if the
President had the power Of putting wind
in the sails Of one class Of merchantmen, |
and becalming another, on the great oc can |
Of trade, he would not be more omnpotent
over the fortunes Of the favored and disla-
vored traders, than the absolute control he
cNeris over the mass Of money suspended |
in the customs makes him" Besides,
would not such a corps Of banks and bro
6ers be always ready to use their means,
and all their inluence--to strain every
effect continuance Of such
schemes as the present tariff law, which,
while they Cypress and grind the people,
give these government favoriles the use Of
The surplus millions plundered from the
wants Of honest industry: 1t is this prin-
sple ofuniting by " the cohesive bonds of
public plumber" which assimilates the
advocates of National Bank, Of high
Protective Tariff, of distribution, and other
larling schemes of federalism. They all
nave the same object-tho plumber Of the
people. Each separately is interested in
common obiecl--robbng the many for the
benefit Of the few.
A wise and equitable policy demands of
he new Administration, as its first act, the
establishment of the Independent Trea-
'ury systematic immediate and lasting
ivorce of the fiscal affairs of the govern
nent from banking and the business ope-
.ations of the country. 1t is demanded,
90, by tho great party whose policy the
lew administration represents, with an
unanimous voice.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08
COM III II mtcatfun.
For the Mississippi Dem

For the Mississippi Democrat.
Mr.. EDITOR: / have seen several sug-
gestons and communications as to the
time of holding State Convention. Now
permit me, through the columns of your
paper, to suggest 10 the Democracy Of
Mississippi the I'd Monday in March as the
most convenient time for holding said Con-
venton. have given to the subject some
reflection, and am of opinion that that
time will be lese Objectionable than any
time which has been named. After that
time the Courts will commence their spring
sessions, which will prevent many who
might wish to be at SAID Convention from
attending, in consequence of their having
to attend said court either as attorneys,
suitors, jurors, or witnesses.
But if the time above named should be
thought too early, then l would name the
Sd or 4th Monday in May. By that time
most, If not all of the Circuit Courts will
have closed their sessions, and all who wish
can attend. Should the ID Monday in
June (as has been suggested,) be selected
Gs the time, many from the Northern part
of the State who may feel an interest and
wish to attend the Convention, would be
prevented because of their having to at
tend the District Court of the U. States at
Pontotoc, which will commence its session
on the LIST Monday in June, and the Dis
trict Chancery Court at Carrolton, which
will commence on the Sd Monday.
know that it is the wish of the democracy
that all who desire TO attend the convention
may have an opportunity Of doing sos
and TO remove, as far as can be done, all
causes which would prevent an attend
ance, | have been induced 10 make the
foregoing suggestion for the consideration
of the Democratic party. For myself
am not partial 10 any particular day, and
hope that all who feel an interest will make
known their views on the subject, so that
some definite time may be fixed upon for
the holding of the convention.
And permit me, also, to suggest the LIST
Monday in March as a suitable time for
holding County convention at the court.
house in Carroll county, for the purpose
Of appointing delegates to the State Con.
vention, nominating candidates for the Lee
gisIature, &c. A VOTER.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

Gov. JONES, Of Tennessee, the Hitter
ate BLACKBOARD the wings elected their GO
vernon, has lately been convicted Of tho
most bareiaced and cowardy lying abou.
the old man Of the Hermitage. He sta
ted in company gao illusiratate, he said,
Gen. Jackson's arbitrary disposiuon) laas
soon after Gen. Jacksons admission to
the Presbyterian Church, no demanded
the expulsion Of widow lady. against all
the rules Of tho church; and that on tho
mnguauImous refusal Of himself, Jones,
who was Elder, Gen Jackson's enmily to
him commenced. When called ON By tho
old hero, he most poiutcdly denied having
made any thing approaching such state
mcnts. But That be dd make tho state.
men,, Is uncquivooally established BY Rev
Mr.. Brawnlow aoA DE-, Embrce-boih
strong whig', who Aaye 10 fsien the dis
graceful charge on their beautiful govern.
lr 10 clear themselves Of it, TSsshsel
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.

We publish in full on the first page, the
message Of President Tyler ian extract
from which wo gave last weok,) IN reIa-
ton to tho conduct Of the Mexican gov
crnmcnt towards our Minister, The read
or will find contained in it a comprehen-
etve view Of the whole matter at issue.
Tho Mexican government having met
the offers of pcaceaJe negotiation, by in
mIung language to our country and las
representative, tho President recommends,
not war, which would bo iustiGable, but
which the distracted and deianceIcs5 CON
r'tion Of Mexico forbIds, but the oonsum.
nation Of the measure Of Annexation with
out further regard to the claim set up by
Mexico. II remains to be seen whether
Congress will sustain tho President, and
obey the wishes Of the people.
The reader will be struck with the calm,
dignifcd, and statesman.lke tone Of the
paper. We repeat what we have before
said, that the management Of this nogotIa-
ton has conferred lasting honor upon the
President and Secretary. And we join in
tho general wish that it may be brought
10 a successful termination before the ris-
ing Of Congress--that the descendants Of
tho men ol'76, whose daringand yalor has
recovered the lost lone star from barbarous
despoiism, may again be sheltered and pro-
tcctcd by the flag Of their fathers, and that
their bright star may glitter in our constel-
laion as long as the stars Of heaven shine
in the armament.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08
REVOLUTION IN MEXICol

Orertlrow Of The Dictator, Santa Anna!
Accounts received at New Orleans from
Vera Cruz, BRING news of a general revo-
luton in Mexico, and the complete over
throw of Santa Anna We have not room
for the details, as we find them in the Now
Orleans papers. The result was hurried
by decree from Santa Anna for the DISCO
luton Of the Congress, and the suppress
sion of all the newspapers but those in his
own interest. lie had been driven to Que
rataro, and it was expected would be taken
and beheaded.
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08
STATE CONVENTION.

We call attention to the communication
of GA VOTER" in relation to the time Of
holding the State Convention. When We
alluded to the suggestion Of the ID Mon
day in June, as a proper time, we were not
aware that it would conflict with the SEES
eions of the U. s. District Court at Ponto-
toe, and the Chancery Court at this place.
What is the objection to the second Mon
day in March, as suggested by "a Noter"l
abundance of time will intervene for the
appointment Of delegates, and upon refer
ence to the Court table, we find that none
Of the Circuit Courts are holden on that day.
However, should it be objected that this is
in the midst of the planting season, and
that the other days (3d or Ath Monday Of
May,) mentioned by our correspondent,
conflict with the terms of the courts, we
take the liberty, ourselC, Of suggesting for
consideration the rIRsT MONDAY, 7th, OF
JuLy, as proper time for the assembling Of
the Convention. AT this time the farmers
(ihe main body Of the democracy will be
comparatively at lesuroj and the terms OF
tho Courts, all of which will then have
trauspred, may be taken advantage Of to
secure full attendance at the meetings
for the appointment Of delegates
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

OF TODAY is the anniversary of one OF
the most memorable events in American
Battle of New Orleans. This
morning thirty years ago, ANDREW JACK
SON, at the head of brave and patriotic,
but undisciplined body of Republican SOL
diers, resisted and drove from our soil a
formidable force, differed by the ablest &C.
neras, and comprised Of the most effective
and best disciplined troops Of the British
army. The event will be remembered as
long as our Republic shall have name
aye, long as the mightyrivor, on the banks
of which the conflict occurred, shall keep
its course TO the sea. The Hero Of that
great day still lives to receive the gratitude
Of the country he saved the evening of
his life is as calm as its morn and noon
were glorious; no care dsturbs his breast
but the concern he feels for his country
and when he shall, as in the natural pro-
gress of events he soon must, wrap the
drapery of his couch around him and lie
down as one to pleasant dreams" we may
indeed eXclaim--the Man of the Age has
been gathered to his fathers.
The same Old Chief headed the hosts Of
the Democracy in another conflict, which,
bloodess though it was, was as victorious,
and as important in its results, as the one
TO which we have alluded. In the civil
contest, he drove the mouoy-changers and
monopolsts from our temple OF liberty. as
he had driven the British from our soil.--
Throughout long life, he has dealt many
good blow, with sword and pen, in the
great cause Of Equal Rights; and in the
recent political battle, when we contend
ed with the silent weapon Of freedom for
our lost territory bis voice, remuIous with
ago, was heard amid the din, eKclaiming-
" SOW Is THE GOLDEN MOMENT g." aud cheer
ing the democracy on 20 victory OF him
10 has been truly said, " Ile has dlled tho
measure OF DIS country glory"
Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-01-08

or The editor of the wing paper at Jack
son groans most pteousIy over the pros
pect Of a war with Great Britain and Mex
leo. The good old name Of Wing was
adopted by our iorotathers when they re-
sisted the British power; and the same
name is now prostitutod to the uses of men
who see nothing but dishonOr in the rePol-
ling the oficious and dictatoriaI intorler-
ence of Great Britain in our affairs. Veri-
ly, the name applied to those who took the
British side in the Rovouton-ToRY--is
mere appropriate in application than the
good old name WING, to those who, like the
editor, take tho British side now.