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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

Disc 'vERIEs.-Many ofthe most impor.
tant discoveries in the field Of science havc
been tho result Of accident. Two little
sons of spectacle maker in Holland.
while their father was ct dinner CHANGED
TO look at stseple through two glasses,
placed one before the other. They found
the sleePle brought much nearer the shon
window. They toldtheir father on hi. re-
turn, and the circumstance led to a course
OF experiments which ended in the inven-
ton Of the telescope.
Some ship wrecked sailors cole :ted
quantity Of sea-wceo on the sand, and made
lire to warm their sbiverng fingers and
cook their scaniy food. When the FIRE
went out, they found that the alkali Of tho
sea-weed had combined with the sand and
formed lass, the basis of all our discover
les in astronomy and necessary to comfort.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17
ILLI,oI, AND MlcnIcAy CANAL.-One i

ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL.-One
million six hundred thousand dollars,
have been Condit:oaaly subscribed for the
purpose of completing this work. The full
filmeni depends on the levy of tax by IL
liaos for The payment Of one per cent inter
est on the whole debt.-Those who best,
know state that there is no doubt whatever,
but this will be done, there being bill now
before the Illinois Legislature TO that effect.
1t is considered on all hands, that the mat
ter is as good as settled, and that the work
will be speedily resumed, with certaint!
of completion. The loan was made BY in
dividuals in London, Amsterdam and Paris
and sis remarkable as being the only trans
action Of the kind entered upon with any Of
the states since Gov. McNutt of Miss:ssip-
pi first proclaimed the doctrine of repuda-
lion. There is another remarkable feature
about it, that it should have been done i'm
mediately upon the ascent to power in this
country of the party, which the wings have
taken so much pains 10 brand both at home
and abroad as the repudiating party. il
seems Capitalists can see the true pcs ton
of things, and are not mislcd by the party
CRY.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

The Liberty Party recently assembled at
Prairievile, transacted considerable business,
such as it was. The following amendment
was made TO their Constitution, and the fol-
lowing resolution, among many others,
passed.
Add 10 Art. 8, Of the Constitution, at
shall be the duty of every member Of this
Society 10 vote for none but Liberty men,
when there are Liberty men OF the requs-
lie qualifications"
Mr.. Jillson, Of the business committee,
then reported The following resolutions,
which was adopted, mem. con.
Resolred That in the language Of
Alvnn Stewart "we never can conquer in
the county, State, or Nation, until The Lii
berry party controls the town pow.r. Lib
erty men must fill the town Offices, or po-
litical acton be abandoned. Give US the
town power and the nation is conquered.
The Town power is the power from which
all other comes
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

BY our Madison correspondence, and from
other sources we learn tina, Moses M. Strong
came down upon us with something of a
symphonious vindictive, recently in the
Council. The immediate cause of the out
break, was an inimation we published some
time since that Mr.. Strong had recently
changed his views with regard to the pro-
priety ofGov. Tailmadge retaining his pres
cnt station. 1t is very possible that Mr..
Strong has just grounds ofcomplant against
us in this matter. We had positive assu-
rance from source that we thought we
could rely upon; but we must say so far as
we know certainly, nothing public has ap-
peared in the conduct of Mr.. Strong, to
warrant the suspicion. We rather think he
is blameless in the matter ofauy political af-
lection for His Excellency, and must con-
tlude, as we know our informant would not
wilfully misead Us, that he was mistaken
and ourself consequently deceived. We
say that this was the immediate cause of
Mr.. Srong's outbreak. Doubtless the opin-
ion we have frequently expressed, that we
considered Mr.. Strong an unfit and unsafe
person TO be elevated to high place by the
party had some effect in influencing his
attack. We regretted much his election as
Speaker. There were many worthier men
in the Council to fill the place, men who
while they would have brought TO the place
ample ability for its duiies-would also have
set an example of elevated morals, and I'M
improbable integrity in every walk of life,
which would have been highly advanta-
geous TO us as party, but, which is now
lost. We expressed a dissent too, 10 the
tone and character of his remarks on the
Governors Message, and we are vastly mis-
taken if our dissent is not shared by most
men of cool judgment. Mr. Strong does
not think less OF our Governor, as a princi-
pied politician, nor does he more ardentlv
desire his removal than we do, but such
universal denunciation as he INDUCED in,
could have no other effect than TO strength
EN- the object attacked
Ii is unnecessary for us to say ,chy we do
not like TO see Mr.. Strong elevated by our
party action 10 high places, and put over US
in the attitude of a leader. To those ac-
qualned with him the reason will be plain
enough. We have nothing persona! against
Mr.. Strong, and if we had, were he the
right man he would never find US opposing
his elevation. No; our desires are all for
the continued success and the further ele-
Walton ofihe glorious principles of The De-
mocracy. and if we would keep Mr.. Strong
from the front rank which he always seems
so desirous to attain, il is not ssthat we love
Cesar less but Rome more.n
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

STEAM BALLooN.-A aient has re.
Gently been obtained by }. III. Penniagt
Tor a machine to navigate the air by steam.
We have before US view of one of these
machines representing ten section balloons.
ngidad of one entire balloon, very OBJ
vious Improvement. The engine is pro.
posed TO be placed in the upper story of
he car appended TO the balloon, and will
be OF about one and half horse mower.
The sieerage power is a rudder or an oar
connected with the bottom of the balloon.
10 secure light construction care has
been taken 10 select only such materials as
combine great strength with comparatively
Lite weight
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

A Caucus o:the Democratic membo:s of
the New York Legislature, nominated for
Secretary of State Nathaniel S. Benton; for
Comptroller, Azarah Flagg; for Treasurer,
Benjamin Enos; for Attorney Genera, j ohn
Van Buren,; for Surveyor General, Hugh
Halsey; for Comm:ssary General, Henry
Storms; for Regents of the University, Mar
tin Van Buren, and w. c. Bouck.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17
RECALL OF THE MEXICAN MINISTER

RECALL OF THE MEXICAN MINISTER.
"A gentleman. whose means oil information
win regard to Mexican affairs are better
man ours assures usi,ha, the new govern
men' OF Mexico, under date Of Dec 80, is
sued instructions to Gen. Almon,e, the
Mexican Minister 10 the United States, to
demand his passports.-Jomr. Com.
Both Houses Of the Ohio Legislature
have passed resolutions in favor Of the &C.
cupa,ion Of Oregon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

Miss. WEBSTER. We find the follow
ing in the Pt.sburg Gazette relative 10
Mss Webster. ave have seen private
letter from gentleman Of high standing
in Lexington, who states that it is impos-
sIblc for Gov. Owsley TO pardon her un-
der the present excited state OF The public
mind; that petitions against pardon have
been poured in upon him; tina, her case has
been made as lenienl as possible, tina, her
hair has not been cut off, that she has
room 10 herself, and has little or no la
Dor, a. her own option, and tina, she will be
pardoned a. soon as the excited state Of,
public mind viii permit.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

Gen. Cass has been elected TO the u. S.
Senate from Michigan.
General DoDGE, viii please accept our
thanks for great number Of valuable pub
lie documents received
A Bill with regard TO Oregon has passed
The House. We are not acquainted with
IFS features but will give them as soon as we
can get them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17
THETELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, MONDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1916.
uARBoR APPROPRIATIONS.

MIR. OWEN, from the Committee on Roads
and Canals, reported the following bill =
A Bill 10 continue the harhor improve
ment already commenced at the town of
Southport, in the Territory of Wisconsin.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
sum of fifteen thousand dollars be, and the
same is hereby appropriated, out of any mo-
ney in the Treasury not otherwise appro-
prated, for the purpose fading in the com
pleion of the harbor allcady commenced al
the town of Southport, in the Territory of
Wisconsin; and that the same be expended
under the direction of the War Depart
ment.
The bill reported by the Committee on
Commerce, in Congress contains items as
follows
Buffalo harbor, $4,000; Dunkirk, 90
900; Erie, 10000; Grand River (Lake
Erie) 10000, Cleveland, $4,000; Huron.
5000; S1ndusky Cay, 5000; River Raj
sen, 10 COO; d. edge Boat on Lake Erie,
10000; improvement of S.. Clair Flats.
10000; Grand River, H.ake Mich.) 10000;
Mouth Of Kalamazoo, 10000; Michigan
City IS 900; Racine 1850.
In the same days proceedings. we fad
the follow:ug:-
Mr.. HENRY DoDGE, on leave, introduced
bill for the erection of a lighthouse at the
town of Southport, Wisconsin; referred to
the Committee Of the Whole House OH the
state of The Union, and ordered to bo print
cd.
The CO 1mittee which have reported for
further appropriation at Southport is the
same committee which, reported the origi-
nal bill, commencing the work. The amt
called for we do not know.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17
Postscript.

Saturday nights mail brought us nothing
from the South.
From the North we learn that tho Mil
waukie Bank B II has been defeated in the
Council; but four members being found to
vote, in its favor. What will the forty think
of next. Wonder after all if this project
was not originated to draw attention from
the Insurance Company, and let it live by
default. -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Professor Miles it will be seen lectures tc-
morrow night OH the celebrated art of Mem
oY. Papers abroad have much to say Of
its wonderful character. We can ourselves
speak better when We are better acquainted
with il. which We hope to be under Profes-
sor Miles instructions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

Coons are not such usel IS animals after
all. 4 citizen in Ohio being psstered with
rats around his dwelling, obtained two pet
raocoons, and in few days the rats entirely
disappeared.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

These who love democracy for its princi-
pie, and sustain it on that ground, have no
little labor, thrown upon them by the I'M
principled who claim to be of them. As in
the church, the conduct of members fe-
quently outrage the truly honest and well
disposed and force them into the ranks Of
the inidels; so does the conduct Of men
claiming to be Democrats, and yet oura-
ging the principle, force the well disposed
from us, and lead them to seek in other &C
ton, the good they desire. Perhaps the
most prominent principle professed by the
Democracy in opposition TO monopolies; and
yet we find some ofour leading men in the
Legislature using all exe,tons, TO charter at
Milwaukee, monied monopoly. We do
wish such men would withdraw themselves
from the ranks of the Democracy, and take
the position which alone they deserve to
hold; as men unprlncipled-solely devoted
to selt-and having no other motive nor wish
except for their own ACCOMPLISHMENT. What
do they care for or know ofthe Democratic
principle. Do they for moment estimate
the tax which they put upon the laborer, the
moment they give 10 set ofndivduals the
power TO accumulate property without any
productive labor whatever. Certainly not !;
they see where tn ey are to be benefited,
and further than that they have not been
constituted to see. They are the greatest
stumbling blocks in the way of the progress
of our principles, and we do hope they may
be cast out from our midst 'erc long, and
not be permitted to hang as mill stone
around our necks.
In the Council two of the committe on
corporations, Kneel0nd and w ilccx have re.
ported in favor Of the Bank. Although we
know every nerve will be strained, we yet
think the bill will no, pass; SO our inlorma-
ton from Madison tends. Indeed, if we are
correctly informed, the whole of the Mil
waukie delegation, neither in the Council
House, can be brought TO favor the scheme.
Honor, to those, who resisting all the in
ducements of self interest, remain true to
their faith.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-02-17

LEGIsLATIvE.-By our last dates, we per
ceive that the Council have entered upon
the discussion of the Milwaukee Bank char
ter. Upon the introduction Of the Bill,
objections being made TO its taking the usual
course of bills, the question was: " shall the
bill be reiected?'' which was lost, by vote
of 8 to 4. This is no indication of the final
fate of the bill in the Council, as several of
the members voted against rejection because
they thought it courtesy to those who intro
duced it., TO let it take the usual course of
bills. We like the remarks as we'll as action
of Marshall NJ. Strong on the occasion, who
was in favor of prompt rejection. We con
fcss ourselves at loss to see the policy Of
permitting it TO occupy the time and at,en-
ton of Democratic Council, who doubtless
intend to kill it in the end
We received, by the same mail, some
what lengthy but excellont report from Mr.
G. Nj. Baker, Oh the subject of Roads gen
orally ;and also upon the petition for plank
road from Southport 10 Reloit, accompanied
by bill. We shall publish the whole or
part of the report in our next.
We received, also, bill introduced by
Mr.. Knceland, in tho Council, providing for
paying the Territorial debt OF course, the
provision for payment is by tax, tho amount
to be fixed annually by the Legislature,
which each county shall pay. We have no
idea what its fate will be; but we hope some
provision will be made TO effect the end.
Also, the copy of a bill introduced by Mr..
Strong of Racine, in the Council, amending
the Justices Act. We know not what its
fate will be-; we shall publish it if it passes.
We have also one or two excellent spec
ches on different subjects, which we will
endeavor to give in our next.
1t will be seen by our correspondence
that the Legislature adjourns on the Oath.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19
WASHINGTON, Dec. /, 1915.

Southern and western and south
western politicians should be on their
guard and never visit Boston in their
political capacity. There is some
thing about its atmosphere that is
poisonous to their prospects.
In 1917 Mr.. Clay, who was then
at the zenith of his popularity and
fame, visited Boston. He was then
a protested democrat. Your peo-
pie, without distinction of party,
Toasted and courted him. He re-
turned to Kentucky impregnated
with federalism his star immediate.
ly begun to eliminate. History has
told the rest.
In 1910 John Bell, of Tennessee,
visited Boston-spoke at Faneuil
Hall-was toasted, Toasted, ilatter-
ed, and humbugged. In less than
two years afterwards he fell to rise
no more.
Hugh Legare, the able, the learn
ed and the amiablc Hugh Legare, in
1889, made pilgrimage to Boston.
He was at that period one of the
'bright particular stars of South
Carolina, and possessed her unlimi-
ted confidence. He made a speech,
and was ruined. He returned to
Charleston, and the next year the
people Of that city refused to return
him to congress. He had lost caste,
and finally sought refuge in Mr.. Ty-
ler's administration.
John Minor Bolts made a pilgrim
age to Boston, and was lion and
ga nabob for an hour" He went
back, and the good people of "Han-
over, New Kent, Charles City Coun-
ty, and Henrco," in the Old Do
minion, turned up their noses at him,
and elected another man to repre-
sent them in congress. Ho! ye
southern and western and southwes-
tern dcmagogucs! yc who thirst for
fame, mind your eyes, and never go
to Boston !-John Smith, dr., Of ,4r-
kansas.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19
THE FREE TRADER.
ottawa, All. Friday, Dcccmber 10, isS5


This document has completely monopolized
orr columns this week, but we are cunsolcd by
the fact that we could Law nothing before our rra.
ders more interesting or important. We have
no, the vanity to believe that any extended COM
ments on it from US would be either inter-
esting or instructive to our readers, and shall
therefore save them the inGio,ion. Wcmay, how
ever, be permitted To remark, in a general way,
that M message, since Gen. Jackson time, has
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19

The proceedings OF Congress - Gar possess
little interest. The house was called to order Al
u o'clock on the lsI inst, when 2 mcmhrrr
answered to their names. Mr. Davis was the,
elected SPEAKER and the cuslomlry committee ~.
pointed to wait on the president after whIch The
house adjourned. In the senate i3 members op'
pcarcd at the roll CALI
Tuesday morning B. b. French was unani
mously elected clerk Of the house for the 29,l
congress.
An effort 10 resciud the one hour rule failed
80 one To revive the rule aglins! receiving uboIr
ton petitions.
The reading of the presidents message occu
pied the resi- Of the day in both houses.
On Wednesday Richie and hciss were elect
I'd printers of the house by vote of 1913 asiins
70 The wings voted for ]. T., Dow 81 Co., VIII,
were doubtless just mean enough TO solicit then
votes
Newton Lane, Of Ky, was elected sergeant
ai.srms.
Chprles 5. Whitney, Of Randolph CO., Ill VA
elected door keeper.
Both houses adjourned over to Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19
Fair.

The ladies Of the Episcopal Society Of this
place propose holding Fair on New Years eve
Tor the sale OF fancy srices-the proceeds to be
applied to the support of the EPlscopa! Church
of Ottawa. A supper will also be prepared on
the occasion. The articles exhibited ior sale will
be principally Of their own handiwork, and Of
course Of the neatest sort As this is the first ei-
fort Of the kind in the place, aud as the object i.
a laudabe one, i, is hoped the affair will be be-
rally paironized.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19

We would not create unnecessary alarm in re-
ference to the Wisconsin insurance Company
checks, which at present form the greater part ol
our circulating medium; bu, the fact tia, this in.
,utulion has virtually suspended specie payment
OH large part OF is circulation, is awakening
dls,rust as to lis solvency. We find the follow
ing paragraph in reference 10 the concern in the
las, Chicago VoM.ieumd,
Mi,raukie Insurance Company -Ppblic Cpl.
Mon EXPRESSES itself continually more against the
circulation OF the paper vi tins company. /, is
| feared it will before long come to a crisis aud
that the institution will not he able TO redeem It's
immense circulation. II would be advisable at
any Late, 10 be cautious. Legally the company
has no night to circulate its deposc ccrlllicatc.
and IT is hoped will be repealed by the next dc.
mocrstlc legislature Of Wisconsin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19
sdutjniS,rnIor's Snfe

M Office is hereby given that in
Y pursuance of an order Of the cir.
cult court Of la Sale county, win sell,
by public auction, at the door oc the
court house in Ottawa. in said county, ON
the 18th day Of January next, at twelve
O'Clock at noon Of that day, for cash, the
following real estate, TO wit: the south
half Of the soulh.wes, quarter of section
'wcn'y-four, township lhirty.hree, north
OF range three east Of the third principal
meridian, containing eighty acres, more
or less. THOMAS TRACY.
December 4, lS4S. .9im'r,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19
Democratic SINE Cnnxcntion.

We see by the State Register that meeting OF
democrats from all parts OF the state now casual
y assembled IA; the seat of government was held
on the 10Th inst, at which SpRrSGFIELp was re-
commended as the place for holding the next de-
mocralc state convention, and the 2d Tuesday
OF February next as the day. The meeting also
recommended as the ratio Of representation, nne
delegate from each county, and one additional
delegate fjT each senator and representative in
the legislature. As there is no central committee
or any other body in existence whose duty 1t is
to fix the time and place for the meeting Of the
convention, or the ratio Representation, it would
doubtless prevent confusion, and be for other Iea.
sons advisable, for the democrats in all purs Of
the state to adopt at once and act upon the re.
commentators Of the Springfield meeting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19

A late Scotch paper says. tina, the Gel
ebra,ed philosopher, Sir David Brewster,
has asoeria'ncd, from certain original pa
pers which have fallen into his hands.
tina, the real author of the celebrated
"LeiterS Of Junius" was Lachan NJ.
Lean, once Under.Secrctary Of State in
The British Cabinet. II is said tina, this
gentleman was sent on, TO India in l1z7 /;
and having been shipwrccsea and drown
ed on the passage, all knowledge Of the
authorship was lost with him until it was
recently discovered as above stated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19
Valuable Farm for Sale.

FEVHE subscriber offers for sale his valuable
" farm, containing 200 acres, 100 acres Of pral.
rio ard, all IN the highest state of cultivation.
and 100 acres Of timber anI containing dwell.
ing house and barn, and an excellent orchard u
young and thrifty trees. The iaud iswell water
ed, aud is on the road leading from Ottawa Ia
chicago about s miles from the former place
The iarm will he sold cheap f,r cash, and an in.
dispulahle tile given. JACOB ANDERSON.
Nov. J2. is4j..--3,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19
Foreign,

The steamship Cambria arrived al Boston on
the 5lh with IA days later news from Europe.
The British government has decided not to
open her ports for the admission of foreign gain
free of duty. AiIilrs as regards breads,uEs oI-
pear not to be as bad as has been represented.
Flour had, however, advanced slightly.
Ireland is in very unsettled state.
The Oregon question is again beginning to
command attention.
The Times thinks there is something wnrkc
in the wind from the fact Of the steady and unfc-
hitting activity on the seabord and naval ar.
scnals.
The new. by ,hi, steamer has had tho effect to
lepress the price Of wheat, which M htcs. &C.
counts was selling at 90 cts in Chicago,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-12-19
Lost

EN Thursday, the 9th inst, between
W Lacon, and Caledonia, a poke,
book, with a receipt for airauk sent from
Ottawa 10 Peoria. and small amour. ol
money for which will pay FIVE.
DOLLARS. reward. ". +. DIXON.
Dec. 3, lS45.