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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03
THE TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1915

1.-THE report Of Congressional proceedings which
we get through the papers be correct, Congress
has before it bill, relating to the admission of
Wisconsin into the Union. The correspondent of
the Evening Post, under date of Feb. lth, says:
1.-THE bills for the admission OF Florida, Iowa, and
Wisconsin into the Union states again came up
for discussion" 1t says again. ''the bills for the
admission of the three territories into the Union,
ststes will probably pass the House with some
slight notifications as to boundaries" And again
II says, "Blis for the admission Of Iowa and Wis
co1sn into the Union as states, were considered
and laid by TO be reported to the House."
Fears are entertained that should the bill pass
the House it will not tie Senate. because the ad-
mission OF the three territories will six addi-
uonal democratic members in that body-a thing
not TO be thought of by the present wing Senate.
Another reason is given; there is a clause In the
Florida constitution which prevents the legislature
ircm ever interfering in the matter of slavery.
This 1t is thought will prevent It's acceptance by
Congress, consequently Florida will not be admit
ted, and as of: set, neither Iowa nor Wisconsin,.
We believe if the people of our territory could
be reused into any thing like interest upon the
NATTER and could be induced to come forward with
a full expression, il would be in favor of state 60
vernment. But be this as it may, we are ourselves
satisfied that state government is our true policy in
every point of view, and thinking so, speaking for
ourselves, most earnestly hope the present Con-
gross will take some measures to force into that
condition.
Since writing the above later dates have come to
hand. ln the proceedings of the 18th we find that
MIR. Henry Dodge arose and addressed the House
as TO the bill for the admission of Wisconsin into
the Union.
Some discussion was had 10 the House on the
Florida and Iowa bill, because of the provision in
the Florida constitution TO which we have alluded
A motion was made By Mr.. King of New York, in
effect that the bill be rejected, and that separate
provision be made for the admission of Iowa. This
was ost, ayes 81, So the bill then passed the
House by vote Of AS to 81
We think there is not much probability of the
Wisconsin bill passing What be its nature
we cannot imagine 1t cannot be for mmedi-
ate admission, for we have no constitution formed,
and have taken none of the preliminary steps. 1t
must be some measure to drive US into a condition
which should take voluntarily.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

miles of canal excavation Of easy earth and
we will suppose some SEQ feet of lockinns
in all from the two SUBMITS, and much Of
tho way requiring little expense to make
them navigable from the mineral region to
Lake Michigan. Crossing the Rock and
Fox Rivers, and their rich valleys, whose in
habitanis up and down might well afford TO
make those rivers navigablc far into the ter
ritory and have their navigation free, as those
on the Rock are moving and determine to
do,up to the Territorial line far above which
steamboat with large number of passen-
gers have gone up the Rock River the last
season. Again, there is little doubt that by
dam Of feet across the Fox at Burlng-
ton, and cut equal to 4 feet for 5 miles,
and from 8 TO II for 5 more miles, and any
necessary amount of water from the Fox
| ,,iyer, might be thrown into the O'Plaine
which opposite Southport is not more than
10 miles a.iistani, and requiring no very deep
cuttno to connunicatc with Lake Michi-
gan at that point and afiording ample water
TO feed canal 10 and Gown the Illinois and
Michigan canal
And if all this is so possible as has been
here represented, and requiring less money
no doubt 10 bring navigation within forty
miles Of nearly every farm IN Wisconsin,,
than the locks at Lockport, and The aque-
duct at Rochester, on the Erie canal, have
cost the State Of New York, then ought
net the minds of the whole population be
brought 10 bear on the subject. AT one
point oaly is there a shadow of doubt as TO
the feasibility ofthis whole project, and that
is of the sufficency of water in the Swan or
Delavan Lake in Walworth county, for so
very extensive navigation; and in this i'm
portant link there is pretty strong faith.
If such all expenditure will open such
vast intercommunca,ion by wafer, then why
talk about rail roads and plank roads?-Are
railroads, whereon no Individual may put
his car or his cart, more democratic, more
republican? or do they in any considerable
degree facilitate individual or any enterprise
like navigable waters on which any man
may put his little or his great craft ? Or
are they more enduring than our Lakes and
their ouIe;s and the beds OF the Wisconsin
Rivers, so narrow and deep that it has been
said "lhey run on their edges? Do not
these rivers so easily made navigable and
running nearly parallel TO and between the
Father of Waters, and The Lakes, the Mo-
Their of Waters, which would open COM
mcrce between the forests Of the north and
the timberess regions of the south, and TO
New Orleans, do they not clearly indicate
what is left for ait and enterprise TO accom-
plish? 1t will be obvious thlt in The main,
locomotive power is here designed 10 pro-
pei the boats.
1t seems 10 US that these considerations
I I IL
bearing on Cong ess, inviting 10 eastern
commerce and capitalists.
Submitted TO elicit enquiry, discussion
and invest CATION by
E. PERK Ms, AND ,IANY OTHERS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

within this county or town as the case may
| be, to be opened and worked the same as
other public highways; and in case any
Territorial road shall be laid out through
enclosed, improved. or cultivated lands,
without the consent Of the owner, the same
proceedings may be had for the apprisal
and collection OF damages therefor, as if
such Territorial road were a common high
way {; and if any Territorial road already
laid out but not opened, was laid through
enclosed, improved, or cultivated land,
without the consent of the owner, the like
procee dings may be had for the apPrisal
and collection Of damages therefor, II COM
menced within thirty days after the same
shall be opened.
Section l. Ii shall be the duty Of the
overseers of highways 10 require two-thirds
of the amount of labor assessed in their
several districts to be performed before the
first day Of Angus, in each year.
Section II. 1t shall be the duty Of the
clerks of the several towns to post up noti-
.ces i'm their respective towns OF the general
elections, in the same manner as has here
,ofore been required Of the sherifls of the
county, and hereafter 1t shall not be the
dsty Of the sheriff 10 post up such notices.
Section l3. The commissioners of high
ways Of the several towns are hereby EN-
powered 10 administer all oaths required by
law in the discharge of!heir duties as Com
missioners Of highways /; and so much Of
section eight of an act approved April 18th,
as requires commissioners o.! highways TO
be sworn when called upon TO apprize da
images, is hereby repealed.
Section IA. When a school district is
composed oil parts Of two or more towns,
either Of the same county or Of different
counties, the trustees Of the said district
shall be authorized to equalize the assess
ment roll of the district before laying any
tax for the building Of any school house,
or for any o'her purpose.
Section Is. This act shall take effect
and be in force from and after lis passage.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

Mr. Robert Grant is Iecuring in New York
to prove the natural inferorty of the Negro and
Indian races 10 the Caucasian race, and the inca
pabty of the former to attain 4 high degree of en-
| lightment or civilization. This is matter over
which we have puzzled ourselves no little, without
coming to any satisfactory conclusion The differ
ence in color in structure, &C., would to
que purpose and we are at loss to ina CINE what
that purpose can be, unless as mark Of nerority;
and as neither the color nor structure in the pure
races can be changed that the inferiority is fixed
and Interchangeable. Again, we find, tracing from
the most minute formations to the hi hest a iegu-
lar graduation or easy ascent, uninterrupted by alb
rupt lines of demarcatlon; the different formations
or genus, being so closely allied, that where the
one leaves of and the other begins is matter re-
curing close observation TO detect. S:me races
OF men approach very near, both in capacity and
appearance, to the ape monkey tribe, being APP
parently of the connecting links from the brute
upwards. But to consider all races of men equal
and capable of attaining the same elevated position
| would destroy this connecting link, and make a
chasm, such nowaere else find in nature.
This is one view of the NATTER on the other hand,
80 far our knowledge extends, we believe that
in both the Indian aud Negro head, may be found
the same chronological manifestations found 10 the
Caucasian Ii it be the case that the same organs
found in either head, would it naturally fol-
low that both races may be educated with the same
effect. That nation is savage or barbarous is not
proof conclusive that such is their perpetual des-
ny. The early Britons were a rude and savage
people, but as the common mind has been de eelo-
ded they have assembled to the position they now
hold. If the Negro and Indian have precisely the
same basis for education as the early Brion, why
may they not attain the same end? But this is all
speculation. Doubtless light may be attained and
facts developed in the matter of the phrenology,
physiology of the races which will settle the ques-
ton satisfactorily. Our own judgment rather in
cnes to the opinion that The existence of the diffe-
rant implies in itself inferior ana superior
conditions; these conditions being established, not
for pos.s of slavery and oppression, but for be-
neficia end which time will develop.
Mr.. Grant and DR.. M'Cune Smith, mulatto
of New York, about entering into public dis
cris-sion of the matter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

The bill TO prevent unauihoiize banking,
after passing the House was lost in the
Council by vote of 8 TO 3. Three demo-
Gratis beside such of the Milwaukee delega-
ton as had an interest in defeating The bill
voted against it, viz: Moses Nj. Strong.
Catlin, Wilcox. This bill was mainly IN
tended to restrict the issues Of The Fire aud
Marine Insurance Company. at Milwaukee.
What other provisions i: contained we are
not aware. Perhaps those democrats who
voted against it, had good reason for SO do,
ing. Of',his we cannot Judge until we see
the bill. We have heard of such things
as ''log rol.ing'-and men very frequently
enter into cliques and combinations where
by the Interests of the people are sacrificed
that their own selfish shemes may be sue
cessfuj.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

DIOCESE oE Newly The commit
lee appointed to consider the sentence upon
the RICH, Rev. Benjamin T. OnSerdenk,
and the effect thereof upon the powers and
duties of the Standing Committee of the
Diocese OF New-York, have come to tho
conclusion tina. the Right Rev. B. T. On
derdonk is still Bishop--that he has not
been degraded or depesed from his Do
cese, or order; and that the Standing Com
mittee Of New-York, under the suspension,
has become the regularly constituted &c
clesiastical authority ofthe Diocese, The
committee consisted Of Chief Justice Jones
Murray Hoffman ond Gulian C Verpanck.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

BY the provision of our constitution, to morrow
expires the Presidential term of John Tyler. We
think this must be matter of sincere rejoicing TO
all, if we exec pit perhaps his office holders. The
Democrats viii rejoice OF course, that man OF
their own party and principle takes the rein of go
vcrnment; and the wings onght to be satisfied with
the knowledge, that in the new hands, the govern
mernment can hardly be administered so villanaus-
ly as has been for the past four years If the adj
minstration of John Tyler could be boted from the
pages of couutrys history, would be vastly to
the advantage of our future renown. We find
scarcely bright spot TO relieve Its unmIti gated
blackness. Even the few acis that we regard with
favor, we can yet give him no credit for, for the
unworthy motive which dictated them is too appa-
rent. Tyler evidently lacks even in remote de-
gree, the essentials of true greatness. His conduct
through his whole term gives unmistakeabe evi
idence OF an unstable, petty, and inferior mind Va
nifty is his dominant trait. Unable to perceive that
no had been selected by the wings for the Vice Pre-
sidency only as convenient tool, he attributed i,
to his transcendeui end owments; and when Harri-
son was removed he evidently considered it to the
end that the nation might directly enjoy the bles-
sings of his own rule. The man that mos, sue.
cessfuly fa,tered his vanity has been the recpen,
OF his official favors aud on this ground alone have
a great share of the offices been filled, the nation
being shocked and Disguised a, the unbusling man
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

The sentiments embodied in the following article
from the n. Y. News, although intended for home
application, have much wider range and will ap-
ply with force to the laws Of our own statues:--
TIE USURY LAWS.
There are attampts on foo, in the river
counties, TO procure legislative reduction
OF The price of money from to 6 per cent
The arguments put forth in favor Of the
project are not a litils singular. One
writer labors through a column to show
that the ''markei rate'' for money must be
governed by the legal ra,e.'' All tho
laws of trade are rejected as imperative;
the influence OF supply and demand are
treated as unimpoT tani, while i, is supposed
that a parchment bulletin will suffice TO
keep the value Of money uniform The
legal rate OF money in New York is 7 per
cent, yet in the last seven years, the mar
ket rate has varied from "a per cent. to
81 per cent. and is now at from 6 to 7 ,er
cent. In England the usury laws were
abolished some years since, and in 1886
the Bank OF England raised the rate of
money, Tor the first time, to 6 per ceni.-
1t had never before, since The reign of
Queen Anne, been over S per cent. That
rate was maintained for few months onlv.
and FOR the last two years it has been
2 per cent. In Louisiana the legal rate is
10 per cent. yet the market rate seldom
reaches that point.
The operation Of usury laws is 10 raise
the market rate Of money beyond what it
otherwise would be, were il like all other
articles controlled only by the laws Of
trade. When the laws undertake to make
a contract void, and forfeit mans claim
upon his debtor, because he parted with his
property at the market rate, capitalists be-
come more wary Of their loans, and tho
general scarcity Of money being enhanced,
all borrowers must bid higher to obtain it
order TO cover the increased risk. No
honest borrower will take advantage Of tho
law to repudiate debt; whei cas- that law
becomes an instrument Of robbery in the
hands Of rogue. and at the expense of all
borrowers indirectly. This is The case, in
a greater or less degree, with all such laws
interfering with private business. That in
relation to stock ,jobbing among Others
The law, in It's sagacily, undertakes like
"Alderman Cute" TO ''put down" stock
gambling, By making time contracts ellie
GAL" The effect is precisely the reverse.
The brokers arc shrewd enough to take or
ders only from responsible m en-; but a
great many Of them, when they make q
losing operation, retreat behind the law
and refuse TO pay. II these debts, like all
others, could be enforced, those who have
money would avoid the risks more than
they do, and those who may have 10 means
, should not give orders. The law is only
"bottle-holder" to those royaishly inclined.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03
THE WANDERING JEW.

KING, has received by Express, No. l3
Of this work. 1t is by far the most inter
esling number which has yet appeared con-
tanning as it does, in great measure, the
denouement Of the plot of the work. The
Book itself-is by far the most interesting
and powerful work of fiction we have eveI
read. But it is not only as a work OF fic-
ton tlat it is interesting. 1t embodies the
philanthropic and philosophic notions of its
talented author, and is valuable because o
the valuable opinions it distributes among
the mass
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

Tomorrow the inauguration takes lace. AT
our latest dates there was nothing definite known
as to who would constitute the new Cabinet or
any part of it. Our papers bring accounts OF the
Presidents progress from his home in Tennessee,
towards Washington. OF course he was received
every place with great demonstrations of rejoicing
The oadys and Office seekers will doubtless ''sp;
their lungs, and make their eyes spout blood, if
needs be, in hosannas to the man, in view of the
power he possesses We have no doubt but James
X. Polk is first rate man, and will make most
excellent President, but no good reason for
making great fuss over it in advance. We would
have the President treated with any ncivility;
by MEANS but as a mortal man like the rest OF
us-no better now than when he YVES PLAN James
K. Polk; the ordeal which fully tries his greatness
being yet the future. The who performs
his whole duty, however humble his sphere, is just
as great man, and if the homage is to Mr.. Polk
as President, more deserving of popular regard be.
cause Mr.. Polk has yet to deveope himself in that
capacity. But for all we say,people will go OF
throwing up their hats and shouting, and making
fuss generally for nothing 1t is their right, but
if il is it is not less our inaiieaabe right grunl-
bic about it.
| We perceive that Mr.. Polk was speechified to a
Cincinnati he making a speech in reply. In til,
course of his speech he reiterated what he has be
fore stated, "That he not the President of ia,
party, but was selected by the unsought suffrage'
! of the nation, and the President of the whole
people" This doubtless something, wha
tits, remains for his administration to deveiope. -
Doubtless Tyler Office holders will construe it to
mean, a hfe-lease on the offices they now hold
Perhaps i, does; as Father Richie says, noas rer
|
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03
WISCONSIN APPROPRIATION BILLS.

CoSGREss.-We are gra,ifed, no doubt viii
our readers be, to learn that our Appropriation
Bills, viz fifteen thousand for haybor at South
port four thousand for lighthouse at the same
place and five thousand fora road from Southport
to Belot--have passed the House Of Representa-
tivss and gone TO the Senate. We have assurances
from sources which may be depended on, that the
bills wll undoubtedly pass the Senate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

SouSDSEss OF MINp.-A lawyer who
was yesterday .estifying, in one Of the
courts, in relation TO mans sanity, said,
81 have no doubt OF the old gentleman be-
ing perfectly sane at the time referred to.
| recolec, that be refused 10 pay me my
al items off my bill.-JournaI Of Commerce
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

ner it was it manifest. Corruption has staked I'M
blushingly through all the departments Of govern
ment apparently not satisfied with the handsome
picking which he got from the public crib, Tyler,
provided not only for all the members OF his own
family by Government favors, but for every relative
throughout the union. Instability, both as to mea-
sares and men has been prominent feature of the
administration. At the Harrisburg convention,
Tyler cried like child because Clay was not no.
minated; and when he himself accidentally became
President, be vetoed the bank bill because the glo-
ry of the measure would have redounded to Clay.
The same silly instability which has marked every
thing at home, has also been apparent in our inter-
course with foreign nations.
But we need not dwell upon the folly and wick
edness of the expiring administration. Its acts are
apparent enough and will be durable enough with
out any extra effort to keep them before the people
That it now expires we may all rejoice; the demo-
crazy that the pure principle takes the ascendant
and the wings in the passing away of the Tyler add
minIsration, that the monument of their folly and
shame is removed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

Mr. Benton's bill for annexation, perceive
takes well here at the North. 1t unites pretty
much ali difference OF opinion the part of friends
of the measure. 1t is pretty confidently believed
that this measure will become the law Little hope
is entertained of the passage of Browns bill through
| the Senate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03
A BIZ in relation to School district No. |

A d IT IN rcIatIOn 10 OCHOOI uIolIICt INU. l.
in Southport, has become law. The pro-
visions OF the bill are mainly that district No
l. may be enlarged by the commissioners
being subject to veto by vote OF the peo'
pie. A tax may be levied for building
school houses and paying teache $. We
are not fully certain as to the provisions o
the bill, but will be embed 20 give it next
week.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

THE POSTAGE BIIL.-Mr. Hopkins, of the conf
mittee in the House, has reported the Senate BILL
with Recommendation that the Committee bill OF
the House be substituted in its stead. Our readers
probably rccoll~ct some of the features OF this bill
as we published lengthy abstract of It, 1t this
move of the p, 0. Committee has any effect at all,
it will be 10 kill any Post Oce reform at this SEES
sion of Congress. If the Senate bill is not passed,
no bill will pass
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

The discussion of tns Texas question opened
in the Senate on the 18Th The question was the
indefinite postponemert of the House resolutions
on the subject. Mr.. Archer first addressed the
Senate in the affirmative OF the question. tie was
followed by Morehead, of Kentucky. on the same
side of the question Senator Buchanan was eX.
pected to follow in favor of the resolutions the
next day. The result no one knows.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

Seine of our exchanges have several col
umns devoted 10 an account of the Prcsi-
dents tour from Tennessee to Washington.
He arrived at Washington Oh The evening OF
The 18Th, much ceremony being observed OF
Conrse. upon his arrival.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

There are three most important measures before
Congress, constituting Pretty much lis whole bu-
sness, which at our latest dates had none OF them
been perfected viz:
The annexation of Texas;
The occupation of Oregon
The reduction of Postage.
SO far as we can Judge, i, is possible they may
all become laws but we should not be surprised
if none Of them were perfected.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-03-03

David Noggle Esq. has been appointed
Post Master al Beloii the old incumbent re-
signing. NJ. Noggle is a fist rate man
and a first rate worthy of the sia-
lion, but we regret that it comes from the
hands of Tyler.