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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-10-14

BY circular from the p. O. Department
any memorandum on a newspaper or Oh the
wrapper subjects it 10 letter postage, TO be
charged according 10 the weight Of the doc
ument. An ordinary newspaper weighs a.
bout equal 10 three single letters, therefore
Tie postage will be 81, or Is cents accord
ing 10 the distance. Any writing or marks
of any kind conveying information, come I'M
der the 'uIe; as Respects /. NJ. TO NJ. c."
or Gan Well" or any thing Of that kind
which people nave supposed could he writ
Ten with impun;ty upon papers or wrappers.
Under the old postage system there was per-
haps an excuse on moral il not legal
ground loT evId,ng the post age but there is
none on any ground under the present sys-
tenn, and Post Master must feel ii his duty
in both moral and legal point Of view to
strictly I've up TO the law and ms rucl;ons.
Oar New York p 'pers are filled IN great
meas ire with the proceedings of the Fps
copal Convention held in thaI city. The
main question before the body was the Bisl-
np; and an exciting question ii proved, for
according 10 all accounts cod Tamnany"
IN her worst days never Witnessed more Dis
cod and confus Oh, than here exstcd.-
The question we believe was, as 10 permit
ting Bishop Ondcrdonk TO exercise the func-
tons Of that station, and it was finally laid
on the table. The Bishop continues in the
receipt ofh;s salary, but is permitted TO OK
erciso none of his functions 1t will be
vastly strange in view ofall this discussion
about Bishop Onderdonk, and the spirit of
It. if the church does not rise wonderfully
IN the reverence of the unconveried.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-10-14

Wre fences arc now made and mighty ap-
proved in Scotland. Eve wires are used,
with oak posts, costing only about II. cents
per yard. The top wire is No. 5. This
fence is said 10 be cheaper than one of
boards, or OF posts and rails. The same
kind Of fence is proposed for the western
pTaitie at less cost.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-10-14
MARKET.


pared with what they were two weeks
since-The bad weather and low prices
are undoubtedly tie cause Of it. 80 cts.
is now paid.
CmCAG0. Ger IL.
In the morning and during most Of the
day Of ycsefdiy, W heat continued at co.
81, but in the latter part Of the day il ad-
vanccd to G2IC3c. The cause Of this ad-
vance may be attributed to the receipt OF
news from Butfalo before the mail, of the
advanced prices in that Elarkei-and that
some Eastern buyers were very active in
buying large quantities for immed ate ship
ment. C5 is offered by some buyers this
morning for best--wheIher twill advance
or decline, is at present uncertain. La
test adqices from New York STATE that The
market was huctuaiing, but the news from
Europe had caused an advance Of ~oc per
Lbl. or four News.
BUFFALO, Oct H.
1000 bush. Of wheat in store, from Milan,
hropoh. 30 ceHts-also, 400 bush. from
Mich ean. These sales embraced all that
we heard Of Flour hung rather heavily,
and bn, little was taken. Not over SO Jbls
changed hands, at prices varying from 50
81 "a 3 81.
Provisions were also dull, but prices re-
main al previous quotations. Tie receipt
Of grcce ries, merchandise, &C., from tho
east, is unusually heavy.-Pflct.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-10-14

We must admit that we We're mistaken
with Icglrd 10 the Liberty vote ia this coun.
iy. We spoke too hastily deriving our con-
clu~ioaS from the vote of Southport and
Burlington which showed very materia!
falling OF N The abolition vote. With re-
gard 10 WaiNorh, we know not how the woe
comporos, with previous gears. but if we
arc not IN siaio;mod the aboll'o nis,s there
deserted in some measure ,heir own caadi-
date, and threw their yo,cs for whg. far
The sake Of dc eating Mr.. CfosweH. which
course irita,cd some Of lheir prominent
men, and we are :c!I has fractured the parry
pretty severely il nothing more. We copy
The following fiom the freeman:
TholteE'y vote in Racine county last
'.N Sass III, We hive returns from ten
i,"Is AGch give liberty vote Of 10 al
The late election. q her towns 10 be heard
ron VII swell! the number 10 at least 2l0.
Here then 'son increase of - per cent. in
one year. leaving on, &C consideration The
number who did not tula out rs they shoYI1
have dDae--an increase At lessi fl;rtv nor
cent. greater ihaB that of the dcr,6r.,,:,
party in Racine coHuiy during the s,c,a
period &C time In view OF these facts wa
aye curious TO see the editors satamcn,
which is 10 exhibit considerable of Filling
al fro'9 Peyious votes lie will BOT fai
- give il, we trust.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-10-14


The official Canvass OF Racine Co; shows
the footing up OF eah candidate as follows:
Delegates
Democrt. Wing. Abolition.
Maitin, S54. Collins, COL. IIoton 49,
Representatives.
O Sielion,SI6. J. P Harvey.G6l. J Jilison 81
Woos' er 768. ID Slauson. 63o. G. DYER i6j
4 3 Jack son 755 II S Hulburd GA Z VanVeit l56
Register.
II Sherman ISL. | Harmon 635. G Parker 1853
Treasurer.
I. S Blake 7G7 G.. Heath 662 S:udder 132
Clerk OF Board of Supervisors.
T |, Parmelee 793 ] Smith $50 r Carpenterl72
Surveyor
NJ Villas S33 A w Doolitt!e SIS Lo.hr0p III
Coroner.
GWWills 756 d Crosit 643 II c Tran I66
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21
THE TONGUE.

What blessing what curse is the
tongue What powerful good, when en-
ployed to console, comfort and render happy
fellow creatures What magic power in a
kind word to one-"whc thought to die UNI
mourned -
The tongue! it has power to dispel mise
ry from the earth and fill it with smiles 1t
is the source of human woe-of human veal.
1t is the worlds ruler. Little thing; what
"A tyrant it is thoughts organ-speaking.
trumpet. 1t is passions powerful engine; it
is the speaker in the Senate, or upper house
of the soul. The tongue ulicrs the edicis
which all obey: ii is earlh's supreme mon
arch who dares defy its powers?
For what are uprrared the institutions of
this world! orders of nobility! splendid pal
acrs, parks. mansions, and all the badges of
rank, wealth, pride! For what does the SOL
der brave li., c,Arnon's mouth; Or The nrr.
chant the seas freacherons waves? For
what do all men fritier away their immortal
souls =! 1t is for ionsuc-praise the sweetest
music that ever llckled the ears of morals
Or perhaps il is 10 escape the iongue-td
iaSS which he, who has not squared his no.
lions Of external things according TO fashions
standard, is doomed To receive. The tongue!
1t is this very orgaa that pronounces such
mighty words as caste, ton, elite, and SO on.
Were il not for the tongue, there would
be no scandal Think Of this. sons and
daughters of men No scandal. What would
the world come lol Why, lntle heads would
become so filled with important suspicious
so crammed and jammed with coniectures
and "lIke-as-nols," about neighhors who are
not likely TO be "bit better" than their
"betters," that they would swell up and bust,
like their prototypes, sun-dried puff. balls.
The tongue is a sea,on which draws or lets
of the bad humors of the system; and were
it not for this scape-ppc Of pulrid matter,
would DOT the s's-jis+t rot ThInk Of this,
talilers and scandallzers, and if YOU know or
surmise any Thing about any one, let il out
mstantly-your tongue might be stricken
with paralysis. A Grecian sage said we
were given two ears and one tongue, that we
might hear much and speak less. II is plea.
SAINT enough to hear scandal but is il not
more pleasant to utter in That Grecian
sage was a Grecian fool, and this can be es-
lablished before any jury in the world. We
have two ears and one tongue-lrue. But
10 say, ergo, We are to hear more than we
speak, is as stupid non sequifer as ever
we met. What We lack in number, TO have
the tongue equal the two ears, is more than
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21
AN EASY TEMPERED M.N.-We we,

AN EASY TEMPERED MAN.-We were
much amused 10y story told of siammer-
ing man, not many leagues from Vermont,
who unfortunately become possessed of a
pair of" breachy' cattle. He offered them
for sale, but such was their reputation for
tearing down and getting over fences, that
nobody wished to buy. At length stranger
came to look at them, and inqniring into
their disposition, was told by the owner that
they never troubled him in any way. Salts
fled with the price, the stranger purchased
and paid down for them.
1t was not long before he returned and
claimed damages.
They tear down the best fences" said
he.
:" | lh-th-ink ilqu-qu- quite likely" repli-
ed the man, coolly.
"And understand they served you in the
same way"
We've well, ] sh- should rather tn
th-thnG they did !"
"Bu," exclaimed the indignant purchaser,
didn't you tell me they never troubled you
any"
"To be su-su-sure | DID," answered the
other; 'ihe fi-fa-fact is, Inerer let s-s-such
things IT. trouble me :"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21

en- them all their notes, a little dexterous fel.
low came into the apartment, and slipped ten
Caroluses into the hands of eleven jurymen,
and gave the miller but five. He observed
they were all brbed as well as himself, and
said to his next neighbor IN soft Whisper
show much have you got z Ten pieces
said he. But he concealed what he had 90,
himself. The cause was opened by the
plaintiffs counsel and all the scraps of evi.
den:e they could pick up were adduced in
his favor. The young brother was provided
with great number of witnesses, and plead
ers, all pen,iully hribed as well as the
Judge. The cvidyce icrosed, that they
were il ,ho 81 ,n coas;..I >w.hen the
brother died Ak him 511,ri. The
counsellor pleaded on the accumulated evil
drnce; and every thing went with full tide
in favor OF the younger brother. The Judge
summed up the evidence with great gravity
and dcliberaton 'anJ now gentlemen of the
inry,' said he, LAY your heads together, and
bring verdict as you shall deem most just
'Thcy waited few minutes before they
determined in favor of the younger b.oher.
The Judge said, gentlemen are YOU agreed,
and who shall speak for you 2 Hold, my
lord replied the miller, we are not agreed.
'Why 2 said the Judge in surly manner,
what is the matter with you what reason
have you for disaerecing 2 Il have several
reasons my lord, replied the miller; 'thc first
is, they have given all the gentlemen of the
jury ten broad pieces of gold and to me but
five; which is not fair. Besides | have
many objections to make TO the false reason.
ing of the pleaders, and the contradictory ,v-
idence of the Witnesses Upon this the mill
Ter began a discourse that discovered such
vast penetration o! Judgment, such extensive
knowledge of law, and expression With such
energetic and manly cloquence, that aston
ished the Judge and the whole court.
As he was going on with his powerful de.
monsration, the judge in "A surprise Of soul,
stopped him.
where dld you come from, and who are
youF Il Came from Westminster Tall,
replied the miller; 'mv name is MATHEW
HALE, l am Lord Chief Justice of the
Kings Bench. have observed the inlqnlty
ofyour proceedings this day ; therefore come
down from seat which you are not worthy
to hold. You are one of the corrupt parties
in this iniqutons business. will come up
this moment and ny the whole over again
Accordingly, sir Mathew went up with his
miller dress and hat on, began the trial from
the commencement and searched every cir
cumsiance Of truth and fhlsehood. lie evinc-
ed the elder brothers title to the estate from
= c"7'r9d--ssA 4'il"ne"s = the witnesses
and The false reasoning of the pleaders /; I'M
ravelled all the sophisiry to the bottom, and
gained complete victory in favor Of truth
and justice.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21

TIE DCsr AND THE FLIEs--Mlr Cecil, riding
one day VITA trend, in very windy day, The
dust heng very troublesome, his companion
wished thai they could ride in tn fields, where
they would be free from du>i, and this wish lie
repeated more than once while on the rold--
At leng'h they reached the fields. when the
flies so teased his friends horse. that he could
scarcely keep his seat on the saddle. On his
utterly complaining, "Ab! S,r!,' sa d Mr. c.
GU, when you were on the road, tue dust was
your ony trouble, and All our anxiety was to
get INTO The fields: You forgot that the fy was
tlere' Now, this is true picture of human
lie, ana you viii find il SO in all the changes
you make IN future. We know the trials of our
pfesen, situation, but the next will have trials,
and perhaps worse, though they may be of a
different kind"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21
A YANKEE COOKING STOVE II
PERSIA

We have been favored with the following
extract Ola letter, of recent date, from an
American gentleman in Persia. Ii contains
description, of curious interest, Of the frs,
appearance of "A Yankee cooking stove in
Persia, and Of tie ediiicaton ii afforded His
Majesty, the King.
"More than wear aro. at the srores,ion
of our friend, Malck Kasrm Necrz,. we son,
to America for cooking stove as a present
to the King of Persia ; and we had requested
Mr. Reed, an Englishman residing here, to
supcrinlend setting il IN, whenever il should
reach ITS destination. Mr.. r. Informed us.
10 day, that the stove was presented to Ills
Majesty two weeks AGO. I, was forwarded
from Tabrecz. Nv Mr.. Bnrcess an Erolish
gentleman. to Persian Khan. with the re.
ques; that the latter would present it to the
Shah. which he did. Them said the King,
Sit has come all the way from the new world,
has it wondcrful-wonderful-
.Ue admired the nl,,es If ,ylich !, i
composed. as ,he smoo,bos, and hr;,btos,
iron he had ever bebcld. There was verv
large copper boiler attached to the stove. and
this being mentioned to His Majesty as intcn.
dcd for heatino water. ,Ohl he sxcl,;mcd
sths. then. is tina, th,nu vhirh makos vho,ls
90 round by steam. !, il ?'-baving lncorc
heard something of steam epoines. Tho s,ove
was then explained to him as DESIGNED for
cooking, on which with many expressions of
admiration of the article, and qualification for
it, he requested that Mr.. Reed should come
when he should send for HIM, and set it up
for his inspection.
To-day. Mr. Reed COMPLETED ,lie unier.
taking OF seating ii, a., ,o.i:,o. ,;y,. ,,.,
exhibiting it in that form 10 the King. Re.
low are some of His Maiesty's comments on
the occasion, as reported by Mr.. r. When
the article was completely put togaihcr. the
King ordered IT TO be brought before him, and
II was taken up into the room where he was,
and placed near his reach.
He then desired Mr.. Reed to come forward
and explain the different parts, which he did,
pointing ont separately to his Majesty, the
fire. place, the oven, and the baking dishes,
the sauce pans, the lea-keltr, the irving
pan, the griddles, the damper, the funnel, &c.
H. The King was very much pleased with
the article and all the pparatus-pronounc
ing ii very complete piece of workmanship,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21
POWERS, THE SCULPTOR.

A literary friend handed US Yesterday the
following extract Of letter he had Just re-
ceived from Powers, the American Sculptor,
now at Florence. We gladly give it to our
readers as matter ofinterest -
1.-THE death Of Mr.. Carey grieves me
more than | can tell, or you would pelhaos
believe, and what adds to my grief and makes
the circumstances still more sad to me, is.
that the bust of "Proserpinc" upon which !
had spent so much pains and time, arrived
too late tao be seen By him. did my best
to have ii done sooner, bat the difficulty OF
procuring workmcn 10 execute to certain
rtlcaf, my works, has all along pcrplcXrd
me. There are plenty oi thcGi, b., fa1
bat few ofthrm capable of performing pre-
ciselv What wish them to do. Besides had
rey, whcl, | had laid aside, mainly because
ii had no basket attached to it.
Ny Slave has proved more successful
in England than | had ever hoped Tor.
have already orders for three copies of it.
and lately have received an order for an
original work-a female statue-ihc subject
left entirely 10 my own choice. One Of these
orders is from America, the other from Eng
land. am now engaged on ii bust of Plin-
cess Demidof, daughter of jerome Bona
parte. She has very handsome face, and
| am taking much pains viii. 1t. Her hus-
band desires me 10 make his bus, also. |
have quite as much work, therefore as can
Do.
The Ddgucrreotypes all filled, although
made many trials. The marble is too white
for the process, it burns up the surface before
the shadows have time to take effect. gave
two or three Of them to Nj. Lester, but the
impressions were so false that they would
not admit of being engraved. intend soon
to have careful drawing made, both Of thaI
and my second Eve, aud If succeed better,
| will send copies to you. At all events |
snail not forget you. hope soon to have it
in my P0iCcr to make suitable return for
kindness received.
With my best wishes to your uclfire and
happiness, am sincerely and truly YOUR
friend. "IlIRAM POWERS"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21

AFFECTING INclnENr.-A little eir. the
only and well beloved child of her parents.
who are residents of Brooklyn, Long Island.
died IA few weeks s,nce and was inferred in
the private ilmily burying ground. A large
Newfoundland dog, the private companion
aud playmate Of the child, was frequently
missing from the house after the funeral
When seen, he was observed to be crest
fallen ard dropping, he refused his food,
moped and lost flesh day by day. These
Circumstances excited curiosity the animal
was watched and followed in his stealth, ey-
cnrsons, and it at length appeared that be
went daily TO the grave of his former friend
aud playmate, deposited at each visit, some
OF the chiId's play;hings obtained secretly
from the house, on the grassy mound that
covered her remains, in the vain hone OF Al.
Turing her to his side again, and then lay
down, and passed holr after hour moaning
and whining p;ieonsIy, HIS master was
obliged finally TO chain up the animal, to pu;
an end 20 his melancholy vglls, the continu-
ance Of which would have cost die faithful
monrner his existence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21

made up in the incalculabc power and abili.
ty of that organ. The tongue, for bust
nesss worth at least fifty thousand ears.
If this be The case, a legitimate seguiter,
or conclusion, would be, we must speak
fifty thousand times rs much as we hear"
TO the point: Connot one tongue talk as
fast as fifty thousand ears can hear Who
doubts it Then can two ears hear as fast
rs fifty thousand tongues can talk No; not
so fast as two can talk and yet, (sl,ame on
the wise man Of Athens he would have this
powerful organ always at rest, while he would
have US stretching out our ears, until they
become pcrfec. asses ears Let not the
lovers of scarlal listen tc such shocklngy
foolish doctrine as that. Talh, .,.,k, t..t.
1t is the medicine of diseased souls which
can be purified and relieved in no other way.
1t is physc for distempered minds.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21
lAUCn At SLIGHT CARES.
BY CHARLES swAiN.

l hate those wild sarits that either are growing,
As il of the sun hey had more than their share,
More oslerous far than a north wcs 'er blowing;
Or sunk in the utmost depths OF despair
Give me he firm nature, that Tranquil and fearless,
Some hope midst the tide OF mist rune can find;
Nor too sangune to day nor TO morrow too cherries
But reason the rutder that governs the mind.
Those weathercock feelings that ever seem fa'ed
To change their direction whatever winds draw;
One moment dcpre sed, in another elated-
Now lead by feather, now lost by straw.
Give me the true heart upon which there's reliance
Ere know " hat the hours passing humor may plan;
One that laughs at slight cares, or can bid them de-
iance,
And bear his mis.-.ipnes. Greet, like n man.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21

seventh divisions of section sixty-three, of
chapter eleven of the Revised Statutes and
all such provisions of former acts, as are in
consistent with this act, arc hereby re-
pcaed.
Sec. Is. This act shall take effect from
its passage, and the Secretary of State shall
Immediately furnish the treasurer, auditor OF
accounts, and each states attorney and coun-
ty clerk with n copy.
Approved Nov. 5, lS45.
No. 23.-An Act in amendmen of chapter
1O7 of the Revised Statutes, entitled " Of
Shares ard fees" 1t is hereby enacted, &C.
Sec. |. The Sheriff of each coudy in
this State shall be allowed the following
fees:
Fifty cents for sunmoning each grand and
petit juror, for his respective county; which
service.
One dollar and fifty cents day for his
own attendance, and one dollar day, each,
for the necessary attendance of his deputies,
on the county court of his respective
county.
Every sheriff and other officer shall be al
lowed a reasonable sum as fees, for securing
property attached on mesnc proccss-snb-
irct to the revision and allowance of the
court, to which such process is reurnable.
Sec. 2. SO much Of section 6, of chapter
10Y, Of the Revised Statutes, as is inconsis-
tent with the provisions of this act, Is hereby
repealed.
Sec. 3. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved Nov. 4, 1915.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21

A CAPITAL Doc SToRy-3Ir. Edwin
Barnes OF Berlin, Conn, furnishes the fol-
lowing very excellent story illustrating the
wonderful sagacity and perseverance of dogs
!he story goes to show that the dog is a ra-
tional being. Mr.. Barnes says: Some
years ago my father had large dog that he
had learned to send from, tie hold to the
house tor any thing he miol' want. II so
happened one day tina, he was about half a
mile from home and wanted an axe; he tod
Caro-, Ohe name of the dog to go home and
gel the axe; the dog started off, and after
being gone a considerable time, came sneak
ing back, but without the axe. Ny father
BID him 90 back and get the axe. The dog
went the second liic, and after being zone
as long as before, returned bringing a heavy
6cefle. My father now became satisfied that
the dog conld not find the axe, and went,
himself, and found it sticking firmly into Il
large log, and tie hplyc gnawed from one
end TO the other, by the faithful animal, in
tying to eX'rcate it from the log, and being
unable, he had taken the beetle as sub
stiiute -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21

Sold IaoN.--Vtra'n, is reco..,r- vc7v
rich 90 minerals, Az Immense ,usss of solid
IRON has Just been d -coyrrcl aianr the base Of
tho Green Mountains, bntwren Mnuk,on and
Bennington. Hitherto iron has been obtained
there only in detached irlgman's, now Il IS
blasted oli in large quantities by the miners
1t is found IN regular solid beds iu'erslratiiied
with rocks, and generally reassjag ON lime
rock II l. though 20 be 60 cX'cGs ye with the
rock, ali ne>hausrble. tn. is q valuable
discovery and, 10 i.r hands lf the cu.ernri.
SlnI and industrious Nermoatcrs, w, soon rem.
der Vermont large iron manufacturing S ate
r publican.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-11-21

A WINDyALL TO 4 BEAUrY.-A young ady
vho has Formerly res led IN New Richmond.
Ohio, since early childhood, has lust received
iate ligcuce that one Of her relatives in Eprnnl
has deceased and Iell her c 10 600, about Slg5..
900. She has sol!ed for England to take po, :
SESSION, having len her heart in charge Of
young clerk IN Cn,nualti.