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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

his staff returning from the Niagara from.
tier, was accidentally seen passing from
one wooded point to ano her. This with
other various circumstances. confirmed the
Brtons in the belief that large American
army was collected, and that the Yankee
officers slammed ignorance for the pur-
pose of enticing them on shore TO be slaugh.
tered and annihilated.
No sooner than the flag Of truce got
back to the fleet, than shower of bombs
and balls was sent from each vessel. The
attack was Immediately acknowledged with
great spirit. How +? Why a rusty old six
FOUNDER had been mounted on log and
secured up for the occasion, and as soon
as it could be charged 1t was " let off, on
the thirteen English vessels. A few hours
were spent in this manner, and Sir James
Yeo, assured that he could not be in safety
in that vicinity and with one Of his vessels
badly shattered by the aforesaid log mount
ed six FOUNDER, ,un down to Putneyville
abonr 20 miles eastward of Genessee river.
There they learned how thirty eight or
forty green militia men had beaten off and
prevented urge British fleet from land
ing, by very successful Yankee trirk.
AS soon as the keen edge of mortifica-
ton was worn off Sir James and all his
people laughed heartily at The stratugem
and its result. 1t was noble Yankee
trick.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

TIE New PosrAGE LAw-We arc hap
nv to learn. as we do at the Post Office that
as vet there is but little if any falling oft
fom the immense impulse at once given TO
the business of the Post Office Department
by The cheap postage law which went into
effect on the LIST instant. The amount of
correspondence between this city, Boston
and Philadelphia, has become multiplied
nearly five fold; and that between n. York
and all other points has increased lrt m three
and-a-I,1lf TO five hundred per cent in the
number Of letters. The great difference
produced by the new law in the postage of
letters composed of more than one sheet Of
paper, however, occasions diminu;ion Of
revenue which the numerical increase of
letters, grca, as it is. as yet fails TO meet F;
and very large deficit in the aggregate re-
ceip,s of the Department. for some months
to come, as compared with previous receipts,
must be expected. A very shoIt space
of time will suffice, however, TO extend a.
mongst and confirm in hundreds of thou
sands of inhabitants Of our widespread re-
publ;c,a spirit and a. habit Of correspondence
hitherto rendered by cxorbltant postage a
luxury altogether too expensive for general
Indulgence, which will not only make good
all defciens from all causes, bul add greatly
10 the prosperity of the Departpeni, as well
as immeasur1bly 10 the prosperity aud happI
ness of our ,wen,y-milllons Of inhabitants
ye,p York Nees.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

CURE FOR SUMNER The
Baltimore Sun furnishes the following as a
certain remedy for that dangerous disease
among children, known as the Summer
Complaint. The remedy is simple and
harmless, and we commend il - paern,s
and others for trial
" Put three fourths of a Tea spoonful OF
powdered rhubarb, and one tea spoonful OF
magnesia into tea cup, and pour it full
of boiling water let it stand till it is cool
and then pour the liquid off, 10 which add
two tea spoonsful Of good brandy and sweet
en- well with loaf sugar give child OF
from one to three years old tea spoonful
five or six times day. For food, fake a
double handful of flour, tie it up in cloth
and boil It three hours when cold, take of
The outer covering of paste and CRATE the
hard white substance in sufficient quanti-
tv 10 thicken with milk boil il a minute or
two, stir i; with stick OF cinnamon and
swee,en it. Both the medicine and food
are quite paiatable, and together rarely fail
of a perfect cure.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

ADVERTISING IN PARIs.-lt is said. IN
recent letter from Paris, that perfect rev.
olution is now working in the form Of
French newspapers. Ttey are adopting
the large English papers as models. A
company is forming to 60 into operation
in abou, two month, with a capital of 3
COO, 900 francs, which will monopolize all
the Paris papers liz the way OF advertise
men,s This company purchases one side
ofeach newspaper at so much per annum,
and then undertakes TO insert advertise
men,s for parties wishing ii. This will
introduce into France the English and
Anne rican advertising system through the
newspaper press, thing almost unknown
there until now. This company pays one
paper, The Constitutional, 100000 francs
per annum for the daily use of one side.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22
T f. II Nj S.

The Telegraph is printed on double medium
sheet at the rate of 50 per annum 10 advance,
So, so anytime before the expiration of months
from the time eff subscribing, or So, II payment be
longer delayed.
No subscription received tor less period than
three months, and no paper discontinued until all
arrearages are paid.
ADV Err Il | S L NJ ENTS
Inserted at the rate Of one dollar per square for the
first insertion, and two shngs per square for each
subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction made to those who advertise
by the year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22
From the Nashville Union.

The OREGON QUESTION WAR WITH
ENGLAND The Wig is strongly inclined
to the opinion that we shall have war with
Eng land, and we confess that its reasoning
on the subject is forcible. The following
extract merits careful perusal:
| "Rebuiicd by the United States on fwo
such important occasions, England may nat
urally suppose that, if she suffers herself 10
be wo;sied by the same power on the Ore
gon question, her character may suffer and
her moral influence be greatly impaired in
the eyes OF the world. She may think i, bet
ter To 60 TO war and submit to all its evils.
than to allow it 10 be supposed blythe world
that conscious weakness prevenrs her from
asserting and maintaining her just rights
One great element Other power and strength
is public belief in their existence. Let This
belief be generally shaken, and the British
Empire crumbles 10 pieces. Rather than
permit her ability to protect her rights to
be questioned, she will undergo all the haz-
ards and calamites war-she will even 90 To
war knowing herself TO be in the wrong
she will seize upon question of boundary,
like that of Oregon, with avidity, as pre-
text, and IN that event she would not be
lighting for Oregon so much as for her very
existence as nationn
The question to be decided by England is
here correctly stated. If she knocks under
on the Oregon question, mankind will cease
to regard her as The 'mistress Of the world.n
10 maintain her character as the most now
eriul nation on earth, she may choose to APP
peal TO arms. On the other hand she will
duly consider whether she would not risk
more as 10 the loss of her h Oh standing for
power from the iata. termination of such a
war. She will! consider, too, whether her
own subjects in England, and particularly
IN Ireland, must not avail themselves of the
occasions 20 create domestic trouble. She
will look, too, TO the other powers of Eu-
rope TO see whether there is not remaining a
feeling of jealousy and rivalry which might
be revived and brought into play. The silua-
ton of Great Britain is certainly critical,
and we are inclined to the opinion that she
will choose rather TO suffer another .'rebuff"
from the United States than 10 stake her
existence on the event Of war.
1t is our true policy, however, to act upon
nc supposition that England will perfer war
to another rebuff, and preplre for that event.
10 selecting our Congressman, the people
should have an eye to the probability of a
war. These men whose positions hereto
lore have been equvocal on the great ques-
tons involved in our fore On relotions, ought
10 be allowed to remain at home. None
but true Oregon men should be selected to
manage these momentuous subjects.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

A WHITE G,RL HELD IN SLAVERY De
CLARED TO BE FREE.-About a year ago
we noticed a case before the Supreme
Court of Louisiana, in which girl in slave
ry, named Sally Miller, claimed to be born
in Germany and Of German parents; of hav-
ing come to this country when an infant with
her father and mother, and reached here as
''redemptioners" and died shortly after
their arrival. The owner John F. Miller,
alledged that she was born a slave and his
property; and as such he brought her up,
and as such he sold her to Louis Belmont.
The girl, it seems, has been quarter of a
century subjected 10 the degradation of do
nestle bondage and servile labor before she
claimed her release. The Supreme Court
last week rendered judgment in her ia
vor, and she is now free. Ought not those
who have held her in bondage so long be
compelled TO pay her for her services du-
ring that time, as some compensation fort the
wrongs that she has suffered at their hands,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

A correspondent Of the Chicago Advo-
cate, writing ftom Macinac, gives the Off,
GERS of The United States Steamer Michi-
gan, now lying in this port, good hit
lie says:
"The iron steamer Michigan arrived here
Saturday morning, and left in the after
noon. When out about fifteen or twenty
miles, it met with what nigh, be called on.
ly refreshing breese, and through fear OF
making some of the brass buttoncd gentry
a little disagrceable in the stomach, lit, re-
turned-as least this is supposed TO be- the
cause Of its re;urn-and am sure that it is
scarcely ever taken out in high wind
which 10 the unknowing is rather strange.
as one Of the ostensible objects Of building
it was, to render assistance to vessels in
distress, which it 's not very likly 10 do.
when closely sheltered in comfortable
harbor. The steamboat Illinois came a.
long a short time after the Michigan had
returned. and went on her way; hor gal
liant commander nothing fearing ano moth
ing doubling. On Sunday morning, the
iron steamer left, and will probably reach
your place ere you receive this, unless she
has the misfortune to encounter another
breeze on the trip"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

SURPRISING are more post Offices
within thirty miles of Hartford, than of any
other largecity in theUnion. The number is
lis! Within thirty miles of Boston, there
are los; and within that distance of New
York, 81.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22
The New York Evening Gazette says

4 ne New loTh Evening Gazetle says
:. The following fact is no, generally
known. except to n few gentlemen in tbs
city: Shortly after The termination of the
power and influence OF l;urb de, the domi-
nant party in Mexico despatched vessel
to this city. with three important person
ases, commissioned 10 offer the throne Of
Mexico to Joseph Bonapa:,e, who then re-
sided in New Jersey. The commissions $
on their arrival, accompanied by Mr. b..
OF this city, then largely connected with
the financial affairs OF Mexico. proceeded
to the residence Of Jose ph, and made the
offer in pursuance OF heir instructions -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

craft to Vera Cruz"
CAUSE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
In Tudor's Life of OTIS, the following
fact is related:
"When President Adams was Minister at
the Court of ST. James, he often saw his
countryman Benjamin West, the late Presi-
dent of the Royal Academy. Mr.. West al
ways maintained Strong and unyieldng az
lection for his native land. Mr.. West one
day asked Mr.. Adams if he would like TO
take walk and see the cause of the Amer
lean Revolution. The Minister having
known something of this matter, smiled al
the proposal. but told him that he should be
glad TO see the cause of that Revolution, and
to take walk with his friend West any
where. The next morning he called &C.
cording to agreement, and took Mr.. Adams
into Hyde Park, in spot near the Ser2en-
tine River, where he gave him the following
narrative The king came to the throne a
young man, surrounded by courters; one
of whose frequent topics it was, TO decla;m
against the meanness of his palace, which
was wholly unworthy of the monarch of such
a country as England. They sa.u there
was not a sovereign in Europe that was
lodged SO poorly-that his sorry, dingy old
brick palace of St. James looked like sta
BILE, and that he ought to build palace suit
able to his kingdom. The king was fond Of
architecture, and would therefore listen to
suggestions which were in fact all true
This spot you see here was selected for the
site, between this and this point, which was
marked ou'. The king applied to his Min
listers on the subject; they inquired what
sum would be wanted by his Majesty. who
said he would begin with a million. They
stated the expenses of the war, and the pow
erty of the treasury, but that his Majesty's
wishes should be taken into full considera-
ton. Some time afterwards the king was
informed that the wants of the treasury were
too urgent to admit Of a supply from their
present means, but that revenue might be
raised in America 10 supply all the kings
wishes. This suggestion was followed up,
and the king was in this way first led to con
slider and then to consent TO the scheme for
taxing the colonies"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22
Watch and Clock Repairing

s.. III 0G8ITl8MIPo
HAS removed from Market street, to his shop
/ NEWLY fitted up Main street, opposite to
Nlanney a. Lees store, where he will be happy 10
see hi former customers and all who need any as
slstance in his line. lie has recently received an
extensive assortment of glasses each variety, and
a the other ma tcyals necessary for putting watch
in the most perfect order.
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &C. FOR
SALE CHEAP.
Cash paid for old Gold and Silver.
n. b. Particular attention paid to fine
watch repairing
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

"A MAN GROWN BY GUANo AND ELEc-
TRIcITY.--A citizen of this place while re-
Gently on tour in the State of New York
was induced to make one Of the audience
OF an lntinerant lecturer who was holding
forth upon the efficacy OF electricity as APP
piled to vegetable productions.
In the course OF his harangue, Guano
was incidentally alluded to as powerful
agent in quickening the growth of plants,
and the effects of both were displayed in
such glowing language that the auditory
soon imagined themselves standing in the
midst of a field and endeavoring to measure
the height of the grain, before it was out o.
reach. The whole assembly were in fine
state of enthusiasm, and swallowing down
the wonders revealed TO them with opened
mouths and staring eyes, when a plain
looking old farmer arose, and, with appar-
emily much diffidence, begged leave to con-
firm the lecturers statements, by the re-
lalion ofan incident which he had recently
Witnessed. and to which he was a party.
81 have" said he Ga very bad boy,
named Tommy; he's given US good deal
Of trouble, and having tried various meth
DDS 10 reform him without success, | told
my wife that it would be best 10 try some
thing that was new, and rather more Sc.
we're. Accordingly we agreed to shut him
up at might in :he barn. This answered
very well for while, but he grew worse
again till finally was obliged 10 shu, him
up in the barn every night by shutdown.
Well, one nigh! while Tommy was roost-
ing with the cattle, and was in bed, there
came on tremendous thunder storm. Ii
lightened sharp enough to put out mans
eyes, and Numbered SO loud that it made
the house rattle like snare drum. Feel
ing rather uneasy about the boy, got up
early in the" morning, and vent out to see
how he had Jared AS was going to the
barn, met man most eight feet high
coming towards ME. | never had seen
such tall critter in all my life before and |
begun 10 feel sorter scarable at having him
about my premises.
Halo, says !, as soon as could speak,
who are your and what are you doing in
my barnyard.
The strange. looking animal answered
in squeaking chld's voice. "Why faith.
er, it's me: don't you know Tommy?"
"You says L; why, Tom, how on earth
did you get stretched out so long in one
night? why. you're growing as tall as all
out doors, don't you know it?
"Why, yes father;" says he, 81 s'pose
| have for last night slept on them bags
ofG"ano yDu PIT in the barn and that ana
the lightning Just did the business ''
The effects of this story upon the audi
cnce was indeed electric. Peal upon pea
Of laughter followed, the people went of
every way, and the next day the lecturer
upon electricity and guano was among the
missing. Haren Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

The ex-King Of Spain took twelve days TO
consider on the proposition, and, after due
elaboration, declined the offer, and the
commissioners returned in the small armed
craft to Vera Cruz"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22
SIGN OF THE THREE HATS,
No. los. Lake Street, Chicago.
L, @, S az 81 p III 81 m s,

L, @, ST 81 y III IS m s.,
HAT, CAP. AND FUR MANUFACTURER,
HAS constantly on hand an extensive assoti-
/ ment OF articles in has line of business, con-
sisting of Beaver, Nuiria, Ouer, Plush. Plan
Cashmere, and all kinds OF common Fur Hats
Fur Caps, Cloth, India Rubber, Patent Cloth
GILLETTE, Plush, Velvet, Fur trimmed, and every
variety of Caps, both for men and boys, made 10
rider, wholesale and retail.
HEM NM MM-aD
ROBES, SHOES & COATS,
Single or by the Bale. Also on hand. Buckskin
Mitens, Gloves, Moccasns, GenIlemen's Shirt
Collars, Stocks, Umbrellas. Canes, aud every ar.
ucle belonging to the line of business,
\. Il. Hat,ers' Stock and Trimmings always
on hand
CASH PAID FOR FlRs AND SKINS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-07-22

ON THE 4th.-Durng an exhibition of Fire
Works in the rear of the Presidents house,
on the evening of the 4;h, number ofrock
cts and wheels got deranged on the frame,
and on taking fire, went off horizontally "a
mong the spectators. The U. S. Journal
gives the following particulars. A black
woman in the employ ofthe PM. General
we learn, was struck by a rocket, and Kill
ed. Mr.. Sutton Magee had his wrist dread
fully wounded aud his children were scorch-
ed. Mr.. James Knowles of Georgetown
who had been married but short time, was
sitting with his wife on the wall, far as they
supposed from dana er-the distance between
them and the pyrotechnics, being about
fourth of a mile-but one of the rockcts,af-
ter skimming along the heads of the crowd
below, struck him on the left breast directly
over the heart. His wife it is related dis
covered the calamity as she saw him falling
from her side, and in moment drew out the
stick. He died Instantly without struggle.
The most piteous and narrowing lamenta-
tons filled the air, from one thus in the
twinkling of an eye reduced 10 widowhood;
and she was led through the graveled walks
with her white garments stained with the
blood yet warm. Her cries she is dead.
OH! my husband, he is dead!" caused a gen
eral on,bnrst of sorrow from The thousands,
who with her were leaving the tragic scene.
Ii was indeed a sad spectacle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-28
no TATTORS

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-28
PHILADELPHIA ADVERTISEMENT.
REAL ESTATE

ii W" :s :. Pubic
s h e NEss
S ~ Dis'
fSe IN srah 81 .s's
q length SS s depth s1s and s %s.i
s-Foarth street bewesn Race and Vine streets.
All that certain three story brick and dwelling house and
st'sssss aiss and ~ as
eSs" 'ss1s s ssias
%sss wide by feet length and
from Fourth srss and snsh Or depth 100 T. csr
All that certain three story brick dwelling house and the lot
sad Tenth 81 ea s
5 iS9sf il @ ID ..y said ID
s s sTs and s,.s nf north and south feet
ss Ers s sss sss. .ss Ii.
piece ground theeunto belonging No So the south
on the w.. N nsIs Ss,Gf on On
sss s dss sd" q sS s
Clear Of all membranes:
All that certain three story brick dwelling house the lot
oa sss NO % 5
on s ey e asS. sna il .s : :
es alley on Tie north sd. feet II ncks che:
BUILDING LOTS.
BThe following Building Lots will be sold agreeable
the pia now on file at the Exchangecopies of which be
Race etSi1 Building Lots Nos. 1, and situ
ate the north side of Race Ashton and Sehuy
Kill Front streets, each % feet front by ia feet inches in
Ashton street-Eleven Building Lots Nos. l. g. o. 10, H.
H. Is, IA IS B and ~ situate the side Of Ashton street.
between Race and Vine Streets each ~ feet inches 'front.'
except No. III which Is % feet 'front.' and the whole 1872 feet
Schuykill Front streetEeven Building Lots Nos 49, 49,
co. 81 e. "a, IS 26, 81 and %, situate the side of
Schsylk Front street, between Race and Vine each
feet inches 'front.' except No. 49, which % feet 'front.' and
schuylk streetTwo Building Lots Nos % and 3d.
situate the side of Schuylk Front between
Race and Vine No 20 having front Of q feet inches
and IN depth 1872 feet and No 30 having front Of 20 feet by 32
Race between Schuylk Front and Aspen AL
and a. situate the south side Of Race St between SchuyI
BY 100 depth except No. Which feet IN 'front.' By
100 feet IN depth along Schuylkl Front street. r.
Schuyill Front street between Race and Cherry
ate on sas SIDE sch From, Street. &C. Rcs
and Cherry each feet inches front by 25 feet in
DEPTH No. A. which 20 feet 10 inches 'front.' by 25
in depth.
Alley between Race and Cherry streets and between
Schuyk Front and Second Building Lots Nos
10, 50 81 49, 49, 81 S. S. 81, and 49, situate the
side Of Aspen Alley between Race and Cherry and Schuyl
Front and Second streets each lot 10 et inches 'front.' by
schuyk Front street 60 feet wide curbed and paved
Race street curbed Ashton street is 50 feet wde
NJ BThe whole Of the above properties will be sold posi-
lively and without Capitalists and Builders invited
to view the premises. Terms at SALE
Dy 0'us' o A'seu'01 WaoLBERT 4 HERKNEss,
WF&Sato29 Auctoueers