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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24
THE GREAT SHOT AT-MR
PAtNE'S EXPLANATION.

The New York Globe contains a let.
ter from Mr.. Henry M. Paine, of North
Oxford, Mass, giving his explanation of the
causes OF the several attempts 10 assassin
ate him the past year, Mr.. Paine SAYS:
"Some months previous TO the late
Mexican minister's (Alronte) leaving this
country, negotiation or correspondence
had been entered into with him, BY cer,a n
agents Of two foreign powers relative 10
Mexican affairs; but in the intercourse he
Almonte)was only the second person, be-
ing the medium through whom arrange.
ments, we're made 10 Santa Anna aHavana,
and Paradas and others in Mexico, it was
deemed more safe 10 communicate with
Santa Anna than he parties in Mexico
and special messenger was accordingly
sent in charge of dispatches for Havana.
The special messenger became acquain.
ted with while doing business with one OF
the Departments at Washington. and he
communicated TO me one evening the fact
Of his mission; adding tina, he had lost the
whole of his outfit at billiard table the
evening before, and that his object in COM
municating his position, was 10 get me to
assist him 10 the necessary funds to per-
form his mission, promising to pay me
when he received the balance Of his pay
ment. | loaned him the amount required,
but have reason to suppose that it was
lost Immediately at the gaming table, for
the next day he proposed that should car
ny the dispatches mysel If and that he would
pay me on my return out Of the balance
coming to him. To this consented, and
the papers were placed in my possession
with the strongest injunc;ions OF secrecy to
my mission
Mr.. Paine said he had opened these pa
pers; having demanded Of their authors
what they cons idered too large a sum for
their return they have ins;iga,ed the at
temp.s TO take his lie. He has since in
formed the parties that he has deposited
The papers with Clinton Dewitt, Esq with
directions 10 open them the moment he is
dead or MISSING, and they have finally
conc uded to redeem the papers AT certain
period for a named sum, Mr.. Paine adds:
'The time approaches when the money
is to bepaid-if they meet thei. engagements
shall mine; if they do not, their high po-
sitions and influence will not deter me from
attempting TO redress myself.
"Wnh reference ic the contents OF the
papers, | will take the liberty 10 remark,
that they were Of nature to enable me TO
predict, more than six months agp, TO the
Hon. David IIenshaw, Messrs. Clinton De-
wit Of New York, and Granville Parke.
of Worcester, my councillors, and many
o.he.s the present state Of affairs in Mex.
leo, and now confidently s'ate, that within
twelve mouths from this date Santa Anna
will be viceroy Of Mexico. And further,
let the Spanish Government look to it,
or Cuba, will change masters. With ref
erence to my predictions rs to Santa An.
mas position within twelve months, wish
to insert this clause: Proriding he does rot
sell. or has not sold las hnorledge Ct Brit
ish intrigue TO the Spanish Government.
HENRY NJ. PAINE.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24
OREGON-IMPORTANT.

In compliance with a call to that effect,
the President has transmitted to Congress
all correspondence between this govern
ment and that Of Great Britain, on the sub
Jet of Oregon, since his last annual mes
sage. This correspondence is important.
Letter No. | from Mr.. Buchanan TO Mr..
McLean,our Minister al London, directslhe
latter to inquire into the increase Of the En-
g.Ish Military force. Mr.. Mclean in re-
,.y Informs the Sectary Of State, that he
IS assured by Lord Aberdeen that although
Great Britain is not blind TO the possibility
OF rupture with America, yet her militia
~ operations have no reference 10 such an
eyonl; they are the result of u settled pol.
icy, and moreover were commenced before
the Oregon question was started. Mr.. Nc
Lean however has his doubts, and thinks at
all events, ii war does come, Great Britain
designs 10 be able to strike effective blows
at once. Then comes letter from Mr..
Pakenham TO Mr.. Buchanan, in which the
British Minister proposes an arbitration to
make an equitable division o the territory.
10 this, the Secretar, of State replies:
THE British government DO not propose
10 roller TO arbitration the question of The
title to the Oregon territory, claimed by
ihe Two powers, respec lively. lisa prom
osiion 10 refer TO a friendly sovereign or
State, merely the partition or equitable
division" of that territory between the par
lies. IL assumes the fact that the title OF
Great Britain 10 a portion Of the territory
IS valid, and thus takes for granted the We
~ question in dispute. Under this promo
sIton, The very terms Of the submission
would contain an exoress acknowledge.
ment OF the right Of Grea Britain 10 a nor.
ton of The Territory, and would necess,ri.
~ preclude the United States from claim.
ing the whole before The arbitrator This.
'oo''n thecase OF The note Of the undersigned
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24
We wiIlsay again. the Milwaukee Cour.

We willsay again, the Milwaukee Cour-
iei, the Madison Express, and all others
who choose 10 gainsay il, to the contrary.
that we have good, aye. the very best OF
reasons for stating that Secretary Floyd has
been removed, and John Catln Of Madison
appointed in his stead, or at all events that
his name is now before the Senate, and we
will again express the opinion that i, has
been done for full and ample cause. In
connection with this matter the Madison
Express says:
"According 10 statement in one Of the
Milwaukee papers, our Hon. delegate in
Congress had no small hand in keeping
back the funds which otherwise would have
been received promptly by Col. Floyd, for
the payment of the expenses Of the LIST ses-
sion of the Legislature. How far Martins
course in reference TO our Secretary is
honest and manly, and in accordance with
the wishes Of his constituents, is matter
which he will have TO settle with them
hereafter"
This is sheer SANDER. If we are no.
mis:niormcd, for reasons best known 10 him.
self, the Secretary made no requsiion fol-
the money, and the most Mr.. Martin had
TO do with it was simply 10 refuse to become
responsible for its safely iftransm;tted with,
out such requisition, just what every man
would have done. Whether Mr.. Martins
course is honest or manly. it is sufficient to
know that change has been made which
would not have been done withou, cause
And it is folly 10 say that the Pres dent OF
the departments could be deceived or i'm
posed on, for they have at all times in their
own hands the evidence in the case.
But even if there had been no cause, we
believe our delegate would have been just.
fed in endeavoring 10 secure the change
which has been made. The people oil
Wisconsin desire for their officers men
from among themselves. They have been
most outrageously imposed upon by previ-
Gus administrations, in the importation Of Of
fccrs from abroad The gentleman who
has been appointed is among the first set.
Tiers of the Territory has grown up and
| acquired a reputation in our midst, and has
now and has had his home at The seat of his
duties From what we know Of him, we
| arc satisfied hat he will make most excel
lent office; hal he will disburse tie funds
and do ii properly, and moreover, that there
never will be any difficulty from his books.
of understanding every dollar Of expendi-
lures.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

Ii must be admitted as very lair and can
did on the part of abolition editors to select
cases of individual derilec,ions among Dem
ocrats, and putting the worst possible face
on them, hold them up as evidence of the
worlhlessness and hypocracy Of the party.
For our own part VIC never claimed perfec-
ton for us either as individuals or as a
party. There are men among US who vic
late our sacred principles, and sometimes as
party we temporarily sustain measures
not truly democratic. But it must be rec
objected that whatever we may look forward
TO and hope for, this is not now day
or age Of perfection. Mems judgments are
not vet infilhble nor is dishonesty entirely
ban shed from among mankind. We can
point with pride to the aggregate labors of
the Democracy. The great mass of the
people are Denoclatic, constiutonality so,
and Of course honest; and the whole history
Of orr country is conclusive evidence tina,
no man however talented, when lacking
honesty and consistency have been able ia
lead the people astray for any length Of
time. Abolitionists may sheer, but they
cannot 10 themselves, reject the palpable
fact that the Democratic party is the great
party of progress and reform. They know
that the two main parties, have their birth
ia the pecnliarities of our individual consii-
tutons On the one hand we have firm
belief in the divinity of man, in his eventu-
al perfectibility; on the other distrust OF
his powers, and belief of his total depravi-
ty. The first has lead TO continual strug
gle for better condition. The latter TO a
sluggish Indifference, and tolerance of e I'll.
To the former, the existence Of evil is no
proof Of its immu,ability, on the contrary
but spur TO lis overthrow; the latter looks
not beyond the pres emf, but accommodates
itself as well as possible to the evil. In
government, the former would elevate a
standard above the popular and received o.
plnlons; beacon 10 guide and light the
people onward and upward; the latter would
frame lis Institutions with reference TO all
the error that existed, call the error immn.
table, and so restrict the popular mind as
TO make progress difficult. We need no,
say the former is Democracy, the latter its
opponent. What the world is, it owes TO
that spirit, which forms the basis of democ-
racy, and we unhesitatingly assert of the
present democratic party. We claim not
perfection, but we have made the world in
science and morals what it is; the spirit is
not dead but will struggle on till its ulti-
mate destiny, tho emancipation, mentally
and physically Of mankind from the do
mnion of error AMI slavery is COM
pete.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

INTERNAL SLAVE Transitions of the
most important movements which has ever
been made IN the south, the New York Sun
says, is an attempt in Alabama. to abolish
The domestic slave trade. A report has
been made on The subject to,the assembly
OF that state, which is important as irdica-
ting the disposition of slave holders them
selves to abolish the transportation of slaves
iIom safe 10 state, and frequently the sepa-
ration OF families. The committee to whom
The subject was referred, declare that the
slave population is becoming too numerous
Tor the interest aud security of the citizens
OF the State; and that NONRESIDENT planters
SEND their slaves among them and withdrew
The proceeds Of their labor TO be expended
IN other states. They further express the
lear that as popular opinion is setting itself
against the continuation OF slavery in Ken
lucky, Virginia, and other states, they may
be overrun with this class of population, and
accordingly have introduced bill prohibit
ing, under severe penalties, the introduce
ton of slaves by traders or non-resGcnts.
AS what is called slavery in the south is q
mere domestic institution, it should be con-
fined TO the state in which it belongs. By
the constitution, the rights of owners arc
protected, but ;hey should themselves pro-
hblt the sale and transportation of slaves
from state 10 state, which would greatly
neutrallze the opposition Of abolitionists, and
be grateful 10 the feelings Of ALL Detroit
Free Press.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

FALL OF WATER IN THE DETROIT RIv-
ER.-The Detroit Advertiser of the 10Th,
announces that the water has been gradual
ly falling in the river for several yearspa
but that during the present winter the de-
cline has been unusually great. Actual
measurement nearly in front ofthe new fort
i'll Spingwels shows a fall ofMree feet nine
inches since the formation of ice. In pass
ing along the river bank it is noticed that
many o(the usual watering places are entire
ly dry Chicago Jour.
The Advertiser knows Of no peculiar
cause for this falling off other than The grad
ua fall we have noticed. The Lake and
river ST. Clair are supposed 10 share in this
deficiency, and so.navigalion over the Flats
may be very seriously impeded the coming
season. 1t furnishes another and very CO.
gent reason for an appropriation by Congress
for their improvement. The water, low as
it is, has not yet reached by far the low
water mark of former years. These ebbs
and flows OF the water are generally suppos-
ed to run through periods of from 10 TO II
years. Milwaukee Duly Sentinel and Ga.
Zette.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24
From the Chicago Democrat.
WASHINGTON Feb. I, 1916.

WASHINGTON Feb. 7, 1916.
Saturday eve. 8 O'Clock
We are having another evening upon the
oregon questlon,an the excitement wakes
warmer and warmer as the day for the de-
termination approaches.
he debate was interrupted by message
from the President giving all the CORES.
popdence on this subject since the mes
sage.
First. we had a letter from Mr.. McLane
our Minister 10 England. giving an accoun,
oil The tremendous warlike preparations
beng made by Great Britain. He had
had an interview with Lord Aberdeen ON
The matter. Lord A. disclaimed any idea.
OF war. But Mr.. McLane could not bur
believe that all these Preparations were be-
ing made for u.s.
Next came letter from Mr.. Pakenham
British Minister here, to our secretary ~
State: offering to submit the ground in dis.
pute TO arbitration. The ground was that
portion between what we offered. Next
came letter from our Secretary declininp
to arbitrate on such terms.
Next came letter from Mr.. Pnkenbam
offering to arbitrate on the title, conditioned
that, il the title coald not be determined
one way or tho other, there should then
be an equitable division of the disputed
ground.
Next came another mastery letter from
Mr.. Buchanan, declining in positive terms
this offer, and giving Great Britain TO un-
dersland that we would submit TO no arbi
traton at all. This closes the correspon-
dence, which | will send you as soon n,
published; ard our democratic friends will
see another reason TO be proud of Mr.. Folks
administration
Monday will be as an exciting day as
has been known for years. According to
whg doctrine, it decides the question Of
war or no war. The appearances, to night,
are tina; an unqualified notice VIII pass
Many members are DESTROYS that father
Adams should make another speech ir an
swer 10 the wing ATTACKS upon him. He
told me, this 7. NJ, that he had no dispo-
sition 10 speak. 1t is TO be hoped that he
will yet be prevailed upon, so that Amer
can nights in Oregon may not be looked
upon as exclusively a party question.
1t is due, however, 10 Mr. Baker, of our
State, to sta e that he has boltel the Brit
ish party both on this and the Texas cues
ton.
In view Of all things, the New York
whig papers will, of course, toll us that
stocks must JiN and perhaps a few BANKS
break.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

An exchange says,the Liberty party of N
FORK have decided in the coming cleo ton
for delegates tie the Convention 10 amend
the constitution, to support, between the
main parties, those who most nearly coin.
eide with theft views terminating no more OF
their own. We are not prepared TO vouch
for the truth of this; indeed we doubt it
much for although it would be The course
of wisdom, yet as all will see, it must re-
suit in The total dsbanding and overthrow
of that party. We say it would be the
course of wisdom, in view Of the peculiar
views of the party, but for the benefit of
those who are likely 10 be led into that Or
ganization, and the probability of similar
condition olthugs here, let us look at ii a
little further. That party desire the extern
sion of negro suffrage, and it is those who
side with them on that point they design
supporting, without reference to any thing
else. The Democrats, as is we'll known
will concede nothing, and sacrifice nothing
TO concilate them; the wings as is equally
well known, are always ready and open for
bargains. In nine cases out Of ten, The a.
bolitionists would be found supporting the
wing ticket What then; it is possible, as
Stunning that the wings would be true 10
their promises, that that point would be
gained, but with it would be had whig
L. 4
in this country, as elsewhere, embodies alb
ject slavery to the great mass ofthe people
and it is this these wise philanihropisis i'm
pose upon themselves, 10 attain T.egro Suf-
frage. Can it be possible they will be so
blinded They have manifested no great
degree of wisdom thus far and we appre-
bend but little better from them in fu-
ture
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

In the early days of the New England
colonies, our wise forefaihers, seeing and
deploring the fact that sin abounded, enac-
ted laws prohibiting men TO kiss their wives
on The Sabbath; icrbidding hens TO lay eggs
on that day; and in divers other ways ia
king care Of the morals of the hens and
the people. These laws were thought to
be necessary, for, in the words of quaint
writer OF those days, "If men are suffered
10 kiss their consorts on We Lords day, We
devil viii reap an exceeding rich harvest
in We colonies" and doubtless their effect
was very Statutory. The march Of mind,
however, since those days has been such
that il has been thought necessary TO i'm
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

GFThe Parent Washington Total Alb
stnence Society of Boston, was formed in
April, lSil. Since that lime more than
$4,000 signatures have been obtained &c
the pledge Of total abstinence, OF which
number: as nearly as can be obtained, less
than 10 pei cent. have fallen back into in
temperance, which leaves more $4,000
still enjoying the blessings belonging to a
life of Total abstinence from all Intoxicating
drinks. 1t is also known--and is a most
gratifying fact indeed-that of This number
of reclaimed men, 500 have united with
the d fferent churches of Boston, and are
now ornaments TO society.
The blessing of Heaven will never be
with. drawn from an enterprise whose re-
suits are SO beneficial TO men, temporarily
and spiritually.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

MosT MYSTERIOUS. "A little before 8 o.
clock, on Thursday evening, the windows
Of two houses at the corner ef Court street
and Alden's Lane, were suddenly perfora-
ted by sir bullets. Four OF them passed
through the windows Of Mr.. ]. A. Sargen,'s
grocery store two On either side of the
door-one Of which passed between Mr.. S.
and gentleman with whom he was con-
versing on the side walk in front Of his
store; one entered the parlor over Mr.. SIS
store, and one entered the house Of Mr..
Bradford, on the opposite corner of the
lane, where five children were in the room
playing.
The bullets Zone Of which we have be-
fore us) were ounce balls. and passed
through The panes IF glass with so much
force as TO crack them but little. No re-
port was heard; and though the street was
filled with people, no one was seen 10 fire;
neither do The bullets themselves bear the
marks OF having been in contact with pow
der, but must, it would seem. from the
force with which they went, have been
shot from an air-gun or thrown from some
sort of machine.
The balls came in quick succession.-
No reason can be assigned or eonjcctured
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

prove upon those laws; and accordingly
we find the honorable President and Trus-
tees Of the village of Southport enacting
that any crazy person found in the streets
and found guilty of the charge, shall
shallbe fined from one to ten dollars. Some
doubts have been expressed by some of,he
citizens Of the village as to the propriety
Of this law; but We think with those tina,
passed it, tina, il is proper; for, in the first
place, what business has a man to be q
MANI Secondly, what business has a man
10 be crazy man? And thirdly, what bu.
siness has crazy man TO be in the street,
Answer these queries We doubters!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24
UNITARIAN CosyENrIoN=The fir.

UNITARIAN COMMEMORATIVE first
meeting of the Unitarian Convention OF
New York convened last Friday evening
in the Church in Broadway of which Rev.
Mr. Bellows i, the pastor. A news paper
is to be established and other measures ia.
ken to promote the objects Of the associa.
ton. Among these objects are: l. The
advancement of the cause OF the actual
freedom Of conscience; 2. The association
of intelligence and reason in the promotion
OF religious opinions; 3. The infusion into
society of the true spirit of Christianity
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-24

SrAYs.-Laly Mary Wortley Mon
tague says: Zone of the highest entertain
ments in Turkey,is having you &c to their
baths. When | was introduced 10 one, the
lady of the house came to undress me
ano her high compliment they pay to stran'
gers. After she had slipped off my gown
ana saw my stays, she was very much
struck at thelsight of them, and cried out
to the other ladies in the bath: "Come
hther, and see how cruelty the poor Eng.
iIsh lad cs are used by their husbands; YOU
need not boast, indeed. of the superior lib
eF'les allowed you, when they lock you up
thus in box!'