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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
NFWe notice am article in the la:

0FWe notice an article in the last
American which is going the rounds of the
papers generally about Gen. Simon Came.
ron, the Senator from Penn, who stood so
nobly by the tariff act There is great
deal of humbug in this world, of which this
article to which we alludc has its full pro-
portion. Gen. Cameron was once poor and
is now rich. He made we suppose most
of his money as CASHIER Of the Middlelown
bank, instead oi toiIing for ii as this sentl-
mental writer has il. He never neglects
his interest foT p inciple, Oh the contrary
he is one of the class of men and pol:t;-
clans who think that principle is and should
be a matter secondary 10 interest. few
years ago he came 10 Wisconsin to settle
some matters between government and the
Winnebago Indians which m1iters he man
aged so directly TO his own interest with
out reference TO any thing else, that gov
eminent was compelled to annul what he
d ID and have it done over again. He owes
his present place in the Senate 10 the vote
of few Democrats Of his own stamp, and
wings. He is man Of ordinary talen', and
Ike him all in all abou, as proper man to
stand up nobly for such system of plum
der as the tariff act was, as could readily
he found
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
BALSAM OF WILD CHER
RY

Such is the unprecedent success of this
Balsa:n, "Nnture's FavorIte Prescripf.o :,
"a prescription congenial TO our wants.
as it is prepared from chemical extracts
from substances which the author of ma
ture has placed in our land for wise pur
poses-lhat many who know nothing of the
mode OF IFS preparation, are endeavoring
10 reap pecuniary benefits BY selling an
article s.mla' in name or appearance, or.
by representing their own trash as sumo
rlor TO this BALsAM, or by putting I'D n
mixture and solemnIy assevera ting that it
is imported from foreign country, which
is not the case
All testimony to show that Wistar's Bal
sam IS known TO the world TO be THE
GREAT remedy; and 10 sell any mixture
''must be Ike this in name, or, purport ia
be like il in substance.
For sale by Snyker s, Greene South.
port, w. Il,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
VALUE OF FOREIGN Corn. An act has

VALUE OF FOREIGN Corn. An act has
passed at the present session of Congress,
fixing the rates at which foreign coin shall
be valued at the Custom House in the
States. The following are the specified
rates: the specie dollar of Sweden and
Norway are TO be taken at one hundred and
six cents; the Thaler of Prussia and the
northern states of Germany, at sixty nine
cents; the Florin Of the southern states of
Germany, at forty cents; the Florin of the
Austrian Empire and of the city of Augs-
burg, a, forty eight and one half cents; the
Lira OF the Lombardy Veni,ian Kingdom,
and the Lira Of Tuscany, at sixteen cents;
the Franc Of France, and of Belgium, and
the Lira Of Sardinia, at eighteen cents, six
mills; the Ducat of Naples, at eighty cents;
the Pound ofthe British Provinces of Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and
Canada, at four dollars.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

The Democrstic Convention for the nom.
inaiion Of County officers assembled a,
Hall 81 Prat's, pursuant to call. Every
town was represented. and the full quota
of delegates present The following tick
CT was chosen.
For Council-MARsHALL nj. STRoNG,-
F. S. LOWELL,
House of Reps.--ELlsHA RAYMOND, U.
WooD.
WILLIAM STRONG, Jr.
Registfr-CHEsTER VI. MANN.
Judge of Probate-VoLNEy FRENCH.
Treasurer SENECA RAYMOND.
Cor0n'r-JoHN FANCHER.
Clerk Of Supervisors, THOMAS E. PAR
MELEE.
Swrryor-MosEs Villas.
The convention was fairly and harm oni.
ously conducted; the nominations made in
the best feeling, and all we presume sepa-
rated 10 support the whole ticket as nomina
ted. The ticket is good one worthy o
the support of the Democracy of the coun
ty, who we doubt not will elect il by thei
usual majority.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

We published last wvek the bill passed. by
Congress having reference to the admission
of Wisconsin into the Union. We know
not, exactly, the extent of lbcralty indul-
gee in by the general government towards
other states on their admission, bu, by refe.
renee 10 the bill, it strikes Us that Uncle
Sam has done on this occasion, the far
thing by Wisconsin. The provisions of the
bill are liberal, and we trust the future state
will manage the grants with such discretion
as will make them valuable for he purposes
TO which they have been given. The sue
cess of our delegate in securing the passage
Of this bill, in the FACE Of the obstacles
which the past session presented, and in
fact in securing, except The veto, pretty
much all the territorial measures expected.
prove him, as we pred c;ed, faithful and
public servant, well worthy Of the
reFosed in him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

LAKE CoMMERcE.-In the SPRING Of
1919, the fol lowing paragraph appeared in
the New York Mercantile Advertiser:
..The swift steamboat Walk in the wa
ter, swift and cheap! for she required but
ten days from Buffalo 10 Detroit, and the
fare was but eighteen dollars, is intended
n Ike voyage early in the summer
from Bltf,lo on Lake Erie to NJ chiimach :
mac or LAX, Huron, for the conveyance
of company. The trip has so near re,
semblance to The famous Arogantic expe-
Iii ion IN heroic ages Of Greece, that expec-
tation is quite alive on The subject. Many
of our most distinguished citizens are said
TO have already engaged their passage for
this splendid adventure"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
ACINE COUNTY LIDERTY DON
VENTION.

The Racine County Liberty Convention,
met pursuant to notice given by the Exc
cutive Committee, at the Methodist Chapel,
in this village, August 7th and 9Th. The
meeting was called to order by Charles
Clement, President Of the Racine County
Liberty Associa ion; J. B. JlIson and NJ.
ID. ingraham, Secretaries. Resolutions
expressive of their principles and feelings
OF The Liberty -Pariy'm men discussed and
passed, together with addresses from dstin.
guIshed individuals from abroad, and good
singing lhroug houi the meeting rendered
everything as entertaining and agreeable
as our strongest expecta ions had antcipa.
ed. The following gentleman were nomi
mated for the different offices viz:
/. Delegates for State Conrentioa.
Charles Durkee, John b. Jillson,
Samuel Hale, r. II. Deminc,
Samuel M. Wilson, Roswell Morris,
Edward q. Dyer, Lewis Royce,
Ashel w. Benham, Trs,ram G. Hoyt,
Jesse 1ooker. Salmon Epson,
Asa t. Bailey, Benz amin Royce,
CoHncii-Wm. Bullen, Chs Dukee.
RFFreaentot,res-John r. Kend III. An
sci I. Briggs.
Sherf-W liam Seymour.
Judge of Probale-Geolge S. Wright.
K gister-George Bennet.
Treasurcr-F. w DeBerard.
Coroner--Pcicr Van Vleet
Clerk of Supervisors Isaiah G. Parker.
Surveyor--Jason Lohrop.
On lnolion. the Convention adjourned.
J. B. JlLLsoN,
NJ. ID. lNGRAHAM,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

Among the names to the call for the mass
meeting, we do not find that Of the editor
of the American although he so strenuous
ly advocates it He has sagaciiy enough
to know that any man who becomes thor
ouobly identified with it sacrifices himself
with all parties, and he has no disposition
to record his own name as proof against
himself hereafter. 1t is possible the motive
Of this gentleman may be purely patriotic
in all hedoes in this matter. We shall be
able 10 tell better, after the meeting and
after The nomination. We have our suspi.
cionS. butaOus rerrOaS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

CHEEsE.-We perceive that family in
Albany was recently much prostraledby eat
ing cheese supposed to be poisoned. Ii
may not be generally known that almost
any cheese IS able, upon arriving at Ger.
tain Stage of decomposition, to possess
poisonous qualities.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

1t was said by Archmides, The grcu
maihem tican. &c We me place to Stand
upon, and | will move line Universe!'-
Ferguson, the celebrated astronomer and
physician. calculated the result had The re-
quest been granted, but as this was impos
sible, no praciibe benefit resulted. Not
so however with Sands's Sarsaparila-gvs
it chance to operate, and disease will
vanish before its healing and restoring
powers. Disease of the mucous mem
branes. chronic arrangements Of The dges
tive organs, obstruction in the glands re-
suting in scorfula, kings evil. hip goul
white swelling, cutaneous erup,ions, viz,
BARRIERS itch, scald head, salt rheum, and
other diseases, originalion Of the vital a.
ids. will be safely and effect ually cured its
use.
For sale by Fl. B. HnsdaIe, Brick Block
No. l. Southport, W. II.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

RAILROAD FROM CLEVELAND To CINCIN-
NATI.-By letter from Mr.. Allen, Presi.
dent Of the Columbus and Cincinnati Rail
Road company we learn that forty miles
of this road will be put under contract du.
ring the presest month, and that probably
the whole line 10 Columbus, within year.
This is very important enterprise, and
we are g lad too see the energy with which
it has been undertaken.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
Important to Citizens.

NOTICE is hereby given that on THURSDAY
l ' the Sd day of September next at 10 o'clock
A NJ, special election of the Free hoLiers OF the
villag, of Southport will be holden at the Amer
lean Temperance House for the purpose Of sud
voters saying aye or nay to the raising the sumo
two per cent to wit. $685. upon the present a,
sessment of the village for the purpose or securing
the present work already CO commenced by Go,e 4.
ment upon the Harbor from being washed awas
and further to prosecute The work so as to permit
vessels into said Harbor
By order of the Board.
T. NEWELL Pres
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

The Great English Remedy for Co Ida
Coughs Asthma and Consumption in The
most hopeless forms, is the Hungarian
Balsam of Life, discovered by DR.. Buchan
of London. This is the most perfect and
in'allible medicine Of the kind ever discov.
cred.
From the Lancet. The Hungarian Bal
sam is noble discovery Of Medical science
and we rejoice that i, has at length been
brought before the American public.
For sale by Stryker & Greene, South.
port. w. Il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
The Herald of Tuesday, morninu

The Herald Of Tuesday morning has
the following paragraph:
We are now informed upon au hority
which we consider beyond doubt in such
matters, that the statement we have m de
was true in every m terIal respect, and
that The bombardment Of San Juan de Ul>
loa. is now set down by the administration
as one of the measures, which will be pros
ecuted against Mexico, if ove,tures of peace
are not soon received. Tampco, if no, al.
ready taken will soon be in possession of
our forces. and the mbardment of the
Castle Of ST. Juan de Uiloa. and the cap>
lure of Vera Cruz will be the next act in
the drama. The time too is appoin' ed for
taking Vera Cruz, and we are informed
tt at The beginning Of October is set down
as the time for this purpose.
The administration is prosecuting its ar
engagements with all The vigor possible, and
before that time we will probably see the
whole naval force Of the country,no other.
wise required, in proper condition for the
attack.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

Three new territorial papers have been
received within The past week, viz: The Wau-
kesha Herald. wing. published al Prairieville,
The Green Bay Advocate, democratic, at
Green Bay. and The JancsvIle Democrat,
democratic, at GAINESVILLE. Of course thew
look first rate, aud are conducted first rate,
and we wish them first rate success, well
aware, however, that il will take hard
scratching TO attain il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

We see announced IN the Green BAY
Republican, the name of MORGAN l.. MAR
TIN, as an independer: candidate to repre-
sent The county Of Brown in the state con.
venlion. The democrats of Brown have an
excellent ticket in The field, regularly nomi-
mated, and his wing press, we are satisfied
is making an use Of Mr. Martins name in
his absence, which he will promptly repudi-
ale. when be returns.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

SINCLAIR CAUSE OF DEATH.-The Os
wego Advertiser announces the death of
WIN U. Turner, who recently bad charge
ot the Magnetic Telegraph at that place, and
attributes his death 10 The daily inhalation
OF the noxious gases arising from the bat
teries-whlch are charged with mercury,
acted upon by powerful acids-with which
his system became impregnated.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

INCREASE OF THE ARMY AND Nav
The rank and file OF The Navy has been in,
creased 300 men during the late session:
and the rank and file Of the Army 75OO.or
100 men more for each OF the companies.
The enlistment Of the additional men Of
the army is for five years.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

FROM AN EXPERIENCE OF MORE
THAN 20 years, DR.. Folger is able to Of
fer medicine to all who may be suffering
from coughs Of ali kinds, consumption 10
its inciPient stages, asthma, pain in the
chest and side, nate in consumption, and
which he is satisfied is the best remedy that
has ever been brought before the public,
He has used the remedy under all circum.
stances. tried it efieclually, and now be.
lieves that it will do more for those who
may be suffering than any other remedy in
The world. Cases can be exhibited a, The
principal depot. where the medicine has
been fairly tried, and found efftclual in the
most severe cases OF cough, asthma and;n
cipien, consumption, and we have no doubt
that when the medicine is generally known
in this section it will be highly apreca ed
1t is called Folgers Olosaonian or All heal
ing Balsam.
For sale by II. B. TIinsdale Brick Block
No. |, Southport w. Il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

The Mass MEETING. AN informal meet.
ing Of the friends Of this measure, was
had on the list Sabbath, at which if we
are correctly informed, a iicke, was adop~
ted for the people. If any are disposed to
feel horrifed by tie suppos,t;on that this
is desecrat;on Of the Sabbath we can
quiet their fears by mentioning that there
was al least one good de aeon present, and
we don't know how many more. This
ldea Of little caucus, on The Sabbath, get
Ting up ticket to be nominated, las any
preconcer,ed ticket can be, by the mass
meeting. to be palmed off as the peoples
ticket, should be too shallow thing to de-
ceive voters. We have not learned that
any democrats, either repuled or acknow-
lodged as such, were present at tins caucus.
Any person with half an eve can see the
game that is playing. Wings and abol-
tionists are determined TO get into office
once, if they can, and this tick of a mass
meeting and peoples ticket is designed
Tor no other purpose than to accomplish
that end. If any good democrats are gull
ed by this attempt to deceive them into the
support Of wings and aboltio s. we shall
be surprised.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
FDRItt,IN ARRIVAL.

The Caledonia arrived at Boston on the
18th, ha wing left Liverpool on the 4lh.-
She b.ings. nothing of great Importance.
Sugar has been relieved of its duties, and
is now imported free into England. An
o her attempt has been made to ASSESS n
ate the King Of France, bu as usual with
out effect. The assassin has been arrested.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
UISSili.IITION

|TNHE CO partnership heretofore existing be.
l. tween The subscribers under the name Of
kearney x Warner, has been this day dissolved
by mutua consent. The book, OF the late firm
are left al the office ofH. futile, where those in.
debted, are requested to call and settle their ac
counts without delay. Persons having demands
against the firm will present them for settlemen,
at the same place. DENNIS KEARNEY,
A. ID. WARNER
The Blacksmlthing business still continues t.
be carried on by ID. Kearney, at the old stand.
Southport Aug l3, As. ID. KEARNEY.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES,

For election to the Convention to form {
State constitution.
MARSHALL M. STRONG,
EDWARD G. RYAN,
FREDERICK S. LOWELL,
ELIJAH STEELE,
DANIEL HARKIN,
HAINES FRENCH,
JAMES III, HALL,
THOMAS STOCKWELL,
JAMES B. CARTER,
NATHANIEL DICKINSON,
CHAUNCEY KELLOGG,
STEPHEN O: BENNETT.
CIIATFIELD S. PARSONS,
VICTOR nj. WILLARD.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

The Raleigh Standard states, that poll
was taken at the late election, about The
proprie,y Of establishing peni,entiary in
North Carolina; and thai there is a very
heavy majority, from ID, TO 10000 against
such an institution.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

Southport Wis. Aug. "a, 1916.
PURSUANT to lnstrut lions, | will sell at Pub.
Il he Auction al Southport Harbor, on Friday
the 4th day of September next at 10 o'clock A.
NJ. the following public properly, viz:
t'i"v aud v"k timber Iron aud spike, Block
and cordage, Iawl Boat, Horses, Wagons and
harness, Carpenters and Blacksmiths tools stove,
and pipe, cooking utensils, bedding, blankets &c.
u TERMs-Cash the day of sale
T.. r.. ALTON, u. s. Agent
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

GFWe copy from the N. Y. Eve. Pos,
somewhat extended notice of the action
Of Congress on the Presidents propo sition
for 100000 to negotiate pence with
of course takes deep interest, and we
doubt not the details will be found Of inter-
est 10 our readers. If these 100000
were in any way necessary 10 accomplish
this resalt of peace, il is a matter Of the
deepest regret that it WAS not placed at the
disposal of the President, and the individu.
al who purposely took upon himself the re-
sponsiblity of defeating, it will have fear.
full weight of responsibility to encounter be.
fore the American people. But although
TIL approp ilton was defeated it will be seen
that propositions have been forwarded and
probably negotiations opened having refer
ence TO peace. We can hardly doubt but
they will be successful. We are satisfied
there can be no disposition to continue the
war for the sake Of war, on he part of eth.
er nation, and we doubt whether the most
sagacious among us can see any good result
by continuing The war which straight forward
honorable negotiation could not at once &C.
complisb. We trust negotiations will be
al once opened, and if peace costs 2, or
l0,C0O,OcO, it will be cheaply purchased,
and in doing it we have no fear that any
compromise Of the national honor or nation.
al dignity, will be had.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
Gan Act to grant certain quantity o.

IAN Act 10 grant certain guam 'ity o:
land to aid in the improvement of the Fox
and Wisconsin rivers and 10 connect the
same by q canal" has come law. 1t
provides that there shall b. granted o the
State of Wisconsin on her admission, a
quantity of land equal TO one half OF three
sec ions in width, on each side of the Fox
river, and The lakes through which It pass
es, and nlso the canal which 1t is prcEos-
ed 10 construct. Tie lands granted are to
be under the exclusive control OF the state
10 be sod at any sum il pIeases 20 osta5-
lish not less than 81 p Cts per acre, the
alterna'e sections being held by govern
ment at So so cents. No p Exemption
gives the pre-e,nptor right to The l'nd al
less sum than that fixed by this law
The state is authorized to CO lslrucl su:h
improvement as it my deem best, Ell her
rail road or canal. The stare is not au-
thorzed 10 sci the lands any faster than
the Improvement progresses, thai is it is
authorized to sell twenty thousand dollars
worth, and as the monies are expended, to
keep the good by f"rti,"- saios-
Nothing is said alb ut lands already own,
ed on the route; what disposition is TO be
made Of them we know no.. This i'm
provement is Of vast importance TO tn /
section Of country and as the lards are
generally valuable, we may nope tina.
something will b. done
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25

VoU EY B. PALMER, at his Real Estate and
Coal Agencies.
No. 60, Pine Street, Philadelphia
No. 100, Nassau Street, New York:
No. 49, State Street, Boston and Southeast
corner OF Baltimore and Calvert Streets, Balti-
more, Agent for receiving Subscriptions DYER
,isements for the "TELEGRAPH."
Southport April 81, 1876.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-25
sired, after the description OF the premises,

sired, after the description OF the premises,
as follows:
Sand do covenant with that
am seized in fee Of said premises, have
good right to convey them, that they are
fee from encumbrance, that he shall quiet
ly enjoy them, and warran, title thereto
against all lawful claims"
The forms Of mortgages and other instru-
men,s Of record, might be equally short.yet
express all that is necessary. If it he pre-
tended that any particular set of words or
phrases, have by long usage become essen
tial to the validity Of a conveyance Of real
estate, we reply that such preience exhibits
slavisb adherence to old habits and Gus
toms. No matter what may have been
deemed good and valid in the old English
courts, or how much of the English forms
have been incorporated into our jurispru-
dence; the Legislative power ofa state can
apply the remedy. No matter # all the
courts from the days Of King Alfred have
regarded given form or number of words,
requisite for particular purpose; we pos
sess the power Of scattering to the winds
what Cloths, Wand lis, Saxons, and all tribes
have held to he indispensable. Our gov.
ernment will acknowledge no sovereignty
but the people, and the people have the
power 10 right abuses regardless Of what has
been.
While on the subject we cannot omit to
stale that an effort was made in our Legs
la'ive Council, last year, by the Hon Mar.
shall M. Strong, one Of our representatives
to bring about the result 10 which we have
alluded, which effort was not perfect ed, by
the occurrence Of the unfortunate catas;ro
phe with which we are all familiar. We
may hope if that gentleman is returned /.
his old place, which we trust he will, 10 see
this desirable measure of reform carried OUT
The Milwaukee Sentinel desires that the
fact of the repeal of the tariff shall be dis
tinctly kept before the people of Wisconsin
in the approaching election, because al
though Wisconsin is not now manufac
turing country, she may be. We trust the
Sentinel will not fail to do its endeavor Il
keep it before the people, and we pro
mise that we will not We rather thinl
the people Of Wisconsin will prefer to have
free choice of market for the purchase O
their goods and utensils. to have manufac
lurers Of either iron or wool protected, a
their expense, either at Milwaukee or an
place else. To confirm our idea as TO tn,
probable wishes of The people, we copy from
the same no. Of the Sentinel short ,abl
comparing the tariff of '42 with that of Al
which will show precisely the per cen,
which the purchaser is benefited by tn,
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