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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

WATCHING THE TELEGRAPH The
Magnetic TeIeg uph is causing great won
derment throughout the country among The
rural population, OF whom many anecdotes
are told We find the following in coun-
try newspapers:
Las, week We are informed, a young
gentleman from northern town, who had
been disturbed in his agricultural retirement
By the vague reports of the wonder vi
lightning dispatch, walked into the railroad
house in This village. aud inquired when
The telegraph would be along Some
mischieveOus boys seeing chance tor sport,
gravely informed HIM lh't il was about
tune for it, but that he would have TO look
sharp to see il, ii went by so quick, assign
ed him station on wood pile, and direc
ted him TO fasen his eyes along a direct
line between two Of the posts Our phllos-
opher obeyed instructions, and shlvered in
the wind for an hour or less, with his eyes
strained on vacancy, and his head revolv-
ing from pole TO pole,' 10 The no smIll a
musement of the by-standers. His pa
tience at last gave away. and with much
indignation he excla med:
ny goiiy, oeileVe t1a' are teIeSraP"
am a humbug.
.TIumbug sir. Why, what has given
you that impression of ta said one Of his
instructors; 'di1 you not see III?
See it; be darnedl There h inl no him
passed between them pos, no how
Most certainly there has. You mus,
have winked or you'd have Sc 4 sp ting
fire as it snapped past about five minutes
ago.
Wal, did wink wonse, said our hero,
'but ! winked as quick as could. Who'd
a thought itl And the poor fellow return
ed home disappointed, resolving that the
next time he would look without winklng
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

SUEING FOR DAMAGEs.-'HalIo, Sharpe
said Pop. meeting him the other day in tho
street, you hobble, my boy; what's the mat.
tcrwith YOUR
"Oh | had my feet crushed through the
carelessnesS of conductor, the other day,
between the cars, that's ALL"
''And don't YOU mean 10 sue for dam
ages?"
damages? no, no--f have had damages
enough from them already-hadn't better
sue for reparsp
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

An old gentleman, who has resided in
Newport only about half a century. told Us
a few days ago. says the Cincinnati Chron.
icie. tina, when he first saw the present site
Of Cincinnati, IL contained one hundred and
fifty souls, including men, women and chill.
dren. Now we number some ninety thou.
sand.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
Volney French PITTS Atty.
ON FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE.

oAN EOhECLocChI Vt MIN 1ADf
Territory of w isconsin, Racine Co, ss-John
Chaplin, VS.. Ros well c. OTIS, Gustavus - Flagg
and Frederick S. Lowell
N pursuance of decreta order Of the district
l Court OF Racine County w. T. sitting as a
Court of Chancery made and entered in the above
cause, on the eighteenth day OF April A. d.. Is IS
of the April term of said Court begun and held at
the Court house in the town of Racine in and for
said County, shall sell.a public auction al The
city Hotel kept by j. Bush, in the Village of
Southport Racine County, Wisconsin territory on
the thirteth (3Oth day Of Jnne next at 10 clock,
A. Nj. ofthat day the following described premises
to wit: lot six (6) in block thirty (20) the south
east quarter OF section thirty CD town two
north OF rauge twenty three (23) east, and in what
is called the kimhall quarter in the village of
Southport Rarne County w. Il. with the hered-
ramcnts and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
ELIJAH STEELE.
THos. WHiGHr, sol. Master in Ch'y
NAV 10 1876
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

ALL We genuine Yankees and Badgers, who
y love a sharp knife and shngle, trut aloe up
to BANS HARDWARE STORE AMI procure
one of "SAN WRAGG's Best Whittlers,'
marked MINT. There also may be foundin
great variety, one, two, and three bladed Knives
o. the most approved make, also the genuine and
inimitable Congress Knife, Wade & Butchers
Chinese Razors, Chapman's Metallic Strops, &c.
To the Ladies also | would say, be wise unto
your own interest," and look into the Hardware
Store before purchasing elsewhere, for there you
can find Tea and Table Knives and Forks of vari-
Gus makes and qualities tea and table Spoons of
every description, Scissors, Shears, Brass Candle
sticks, Shutters and Trays, Tea Trays, and in fact
all those necessary appendages OF housekeeping
which sthe cvstom for Ladies 10 look alter
f RAIN
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
SOUTHPORT WISCONSIN, TUESDAY JUNE g. 1916

American by the name of Van Arsdolt sue.
ceeded in climbing the pole, rove the hal
lizards, and the "Star Spangled Banner
spread lis folds 10 The breeze far above The
cross of St George amidst the shouts and
cheers of the multitude. Thus ended the
closing scene of the Revolution on the 25
November, 1888.
Con'ras, the peaceful scenes of yester-
day and that Of SIXTY YEARS before. Keen
ever in holy remembrance the memory of
those men who achieved so much, for
which we repaid them so lit,le!-TSunday
Atlay, Nov. 26, 1745.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
IN ATTACHMENT,

RACINE DIsrRIcr CoURT-ApRu TERM, 1876
Territory of Wisconsin, Racine County, IS. In
the case of Wellington Persons rs. William wv
nue..
NOTICE is hereby given to the said William
~ Winue and all others concerned that a writ
of Attachment, issued out of and under the seal of
the District Court for the County of Racine afore-
SAID, on the 18th day of December A. d. fS45,
returnable on the second Monday OF April A. D.
1876, for the sum of one hundred aud ten dollars
and thirty nine cents.
ALBERT G. KNIGHT, Clerk.
Volnav Eranob Pr Hs Az
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

n StIFIuUS was S']tU n FtW UdkS SiFCe IN
The vicinity OF Louisville. armed with
rusty musket, and enquiring the neares,
way TO the Ohio River. He said he heard
there was going 10 be fight down in Mex
co.and darnei # he DID NOT want a hand in
4; SO he wanted 10 find boa, as SOON as.
possible.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
BY LORING GUILD.
IN ATTACHMENT

RACINE DISTRICT CoURT-APRIL TERM Is46.
TERRITORY OF WISCONSIN, Racine County s..
In the case OF Ezra l.. Sherman, David Ballentine
rs. Francis F. Munson.
NJ Office is hereby given, to the said Francis
~ +: Munson and all others concerned, that a
Wft OF Attachment, issued out of and under the
seal of the District Court for the County of Racine
aforesaid, on the 23d day of March A. d. 1876,
returnabte on the second Monday of April A. ID.
1916, for the sum of eighty four dollars and fifty
hve cents. ALBERT G. KNIGHT, Clerk
VoLsEY FRENCH, Plffs Au'y
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS
On main street, one door south of

On main street, one door south of
II Nchols-Southport, w T.
1T b TOWSLEE Il Co, having bought the
L. entire stock of Goods, brought to this mar
ket by Messrs Richmond & Sandford, ARE prepared
to sell Goods as low as can be bought in Racine
county, for cash or produce
Their stock is entirely new having been pur
chased in Boston and New York the last fall, and
prices that they are enabled to make ii object
for all who are in want of Goods to give them call
before purchasing elsewhere.
IT. b TOWSLEE & co.
Southport March 3, IS46 n3G
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

man ia a netguoorins olate, having
heard that Tom thumb had made a great
deal OF money by being little, is loing al
sorts of mean actions 10 make himself
look small
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

Too AFFEcTIoxArE.-A 60 Gilman in
England was lately kissing his favorile horse
when The animal wishing TO return his kind
ness tenfold. bill Of his nose and swallowed
it. Moral-be careful what you kiss
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
LETTER FROM NEW ORLEANS.

Although the following letter contains no.
hing that is new to our readers, i, will new
eriheless be found 10 possess, we think,
some interest.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

"A'nt a burster," as he steamboat
boiler said 10 the captain, when it blew
him high sky into The air
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

"Where there is will there ia way"
as the woman said when she wiped the
dishes with The door mat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

THE undersigned would give notice to the cltI-
4 Zens of Southport that he is prepared to
build Cemen: Ciserns at about one haIfot the or
binary expense of any other kind of Cistern, and
are warranted to be superior to any other kind in
nsc.
Cisterns made at short notice and from one bar
rel to one hundred. O.. w. HAMILTON.
North ward Southport
March "a 1916. SO Pm
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

*Still standing, but somewhat enlarged
since.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09
Professional ana Business Cards

JAMES Il. HILDRETH.
Irstice ofthe Peace, Attorney and Counsellr at
Law. Solicitor and Counsellor in Chancery,
will attend to all such professional bus
mess as may be entrusted TO him.
= Southport May, IL 46.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

F. w. HATCH, M. d.
DR. F. w. Hatch has removed his residence 10
| the House lately occupied by MIR. Alton, I'M
media,ely opposite the Mansion House; r.,
Office on Main Street in the Log CABIN aoJoih-
ing the city hotel.
Nav 10 1886
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-09

JIHE subscriber being about to clsse up the
L Boot and Shoe business, will sell all the re
naming stock on hand at cost, and no mistake.
c r. WALKER,
At the old stand ofC. II Walker e 90.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-25
FEMALE INSTITUTE at
IL EIIiCOtt,s Mills. near baltimore, Mary

land.-The summer session of this institution,
which for four years and half has been under the
direction Of Mrs. Lincoln Phelps, (whose works on
botany and other sciences, and on subjects of edu-
cation generally, so well known has COM
menced, under the following organization Of officers
and teachers:
Hon, John Phelps, head of the family.
Mrs. Lincoln Phelps, principal
Rev. VIM. II. Clarke, resident chaplain and pro-
lessor Of mental philosophy.
Miss II. ID. Browne, vice principal.
Misses L. II. Simmons, c. Cornwell, T. J. Guy
on, c. Hooker, E. A. Stewart, classical and English
teachers.
MIR. II. Rohbock, Miss E. Brauns, teachers of
piano, harp, guitar, and organ.
Mr.. p. c. Holste, teacher Of drawing and paint
ing in oil and water coors.
Mons. L. F. Lewis, Bachelor Is Leitres de pUni-
persfy de France, e cenes droit professor of the
French and other modern languages.
Miss L. Reed, domestic superintendent
Mrs. H. @. Smith, mstron.
For circulars apply to the P. F. Institute, Eli
colts Mills postofice, Maryland
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-25
winchester Medical College.

winchester Medical College.
TTNHE course of lectures in this institution will
Il commence on Monday the 9Th day of October,
and terminate the last of May.
The chairs filed by the following gentlemen:
Hugh Fl. Mcclure, M. d., surgery.
Daniel Conrad, NJ D., anatomy and physiology.
J. Philip Smith, M. D., theory and practice Of
medicine.
John II. Straith, M. D., obstetrics, diseases Of
women and children, and medical jurisprudence.
VIM. A. Bradford, M. D., chemistry and materia
medca.
The term of instruction being eight months (dou-
BILE the usual period) will afford ample time to the
student to revise and keep pace with the lectures,
thus obvating the necessity of preparatory study.
The student will also have frequent opportunities
of attending clinics, and the very extensive surgical
practice Of the professor of that branch will afford
large field for observation and improvement.
Every facility will be offered for acquiring thor
ough knowledge of practical anatomy.
The fee for each course of lectures is twenty dol
lars. Dissecting ticket ten dollars. Boarding be
procured in Winchester at a very low rate, perhaps
lower than any town of the same size in the Union
Individuals DESTROYS Of attending the lectures
procure any information they may wish by applying
to either Of the professors.
D. CONRAD, M. D., Dean.
Winchester, (Va.,) June 10, 1916.
June 20-cp3m
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-25
KINGS LACE STORE RETURNED,

.fnd the old fSm ef j. y. y z. kHg rouHed'
WE have taken the store lately occupied oy
Wv Walter Harper q Co., between l2th and lSlh
streets, Pennsylvania avenue, where we have open
ed the best assortment Of Lace Goods, &C., that was
ever exhibited in this city. They are all new, rich,
and fashionable and will be sold uncommonly cheap
Our old friends and customers, who know how cheap
we formerly sold goods, will not get disappointed ~
they give US call, as are determined TO sell
cheaper than we ever did before, and If possible, be
more accommodating TO the ladies. If any articles
purchased Of do not suit the purchaser the money
will be refunded. Ladies will do we'll TO call early,
as we have great many rich cheap goods, a part OF
which are as follows, viz:
Fine French-work collars, at any price to suit
customers
Beautiful French-work chemsets, from IS cents
70 So
splendid assortment of lace capes, from 10
cents to IS
Nets of all descriptions, from st cents to "
per yard
Misses mts, only 8 cents per pair
Edgings Of all descriptions, from l to 30 ceAtS
Good pins, cents per paper
Ruches, Ct cents
Steel beads, No. 3, St cents per bunch
White and black falls, very cheap
Fine linen handkerchief from 62I cents to "a
Point dLaheo, gmpare, regency, moines, Va
lencennes, and French plat aees and edg-
ings, for trimming caps, capes, cardinals,
dresses, &c, from l2I cents to 80 per yard
Children's long and short robes, very cheap
Thread and cotton bobbin edgings, from TO Is
cents per yard
Fine French-work waists for infants, only 62I
cents
Misses skirts, 81 cents
Black sewing silk, cent per skein
A rich assortment Of thread lsces and edgings
Also, splendid assortment of ladies' dress caps
kid gloves, silk eravats, undersleeves, flowers
bonnet tabs, &c, at prices which cannot fa
TO suitcustomers. J. T. & c. KING.
July 20-eod3t
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FRED ERICK WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS.

CITUATED ak miles east of Winchester,
- (Ya.) and one mile and half from Stephen
sons depot, on the Winchester and Potomac Rail-
road, is now open for the reception of company.
This water is inferior to in the State, as il
holds, in solution, suphureted hydrogen, iodine,
and magnesia, imparting tone to the system, and
acting as powerful Alternative numerous visiters
can testify, having been visited for the last fifty
years. and had 1t not been for its contracted accom-
modations must have been among the first watering
places in the Union. For the last FIVE years the
improvements have been increased so as to accom-
MEDIATE between two and three hundred visiters. q.
The proprietor has endeavored to put this water
ing place on footing with the most fashionable and
comfortable places of the sort in plain style, and
will use every exeGaon in his power to make his
visiters comfortable
1t easy Of access for all the Atlantic cities Per-
sons leaving Baltimore in the morning will ar
rive at the depot at three o'clock the same day
where coach will be in readiness to take them i'm
medately to the Springs.
The proprietor feels thankful for the encourage
ment he has received from the public, and will use
every exertion to merit a continuance of it by
making those comfortable who may give him a
call
BRANCH JORDAN, Proprietor.
Persons wishing to visit this watering place are
referred to my former vsiters: Ex-President Tyler
Gen. Roger Jones, Chief Justice fancy, and Hon.
Reverdy Johnson.
Hon Henry Bedinger, of Virginia, and Mr.. John
c. Rives, Washington.
Rev. Charles C. Austin, and Mr.. J. N. Bona.
parte.
Rev. j. A. Collins, and Mr.. Alexander Gordon,
Baltimore.
Judge P. N. Nicholas, and Judge Daniel, Rich
mond
Messrs. A. M Patton, and J. J. Chew, Freder-
icksburg.
Mr.. John Cooper, Col. G. B. Cooke, and Mr.,
Southgate, Norfolk.
Joseph B, Skinner, Edenton, North Carolina.
Hon. William B. Calhoun, Massachusetts.
Richard w Barton, Virginia.
June l-TW lawt20July
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DowNING'sNEw WORK 1.-THE Hor.
IL ticuIturist and Journal OF Rural Art

and Rural Taste.-This work, the publication
Of which was commenced on the first OF July, 1886,
may be ordered Of the proprietor, Luther Tucker,
CuItivator Office, Albany, N. T., or Of JOS. Breck
Il Co., Agricultural Warehouse, 81 North Market
street, Boston; M. I'll. Newman & Co., booksellers,
1893 Broadway, New York; and q. b. Zieber q Co.,
Philadelphia, by whom 1t is published in those
cities .
The Hortisulturist is edited by A. j. Downing,
esq and pub ished on the first Of every month"; each
number containing 40 pages octave, printed in the
hest style, and embellished with plates and numer-
GUS other engrayings, IN style similar TO those
given in MIR. Downing's Landscape Gardening :"
and "Cottage Residences" Price - per annum.
The Horticultural will be devoted,
|. To gardening in thoroughly practical as well
as scientific sense.
9. To the description and cultivation of fruit
trees. .... .. ....
3. To gardening as an art Of taste, embracing es
says, hints, and designs on ornamental and land
scape gardening. ~. ... -. ....
l. To rural architecture, including designs for ~.
raj cottages and villas, fsrm-housos, gates, lodges
ice-houses, wineries, &c, &c.
In short, this periodical may be considered con-
tnuatioa Of the various works rural subjects, by
its editor which have already been fayorably
ceiyed by the public. IL lie his object TO assist
as far as possible in giving additional impulse 10 the
progress of horticulture and the tasteful in rural
life; subjects which are now SO largely occupying
all those interested in country pursuits.
Subscriptions received by J. +. Calan, Wash
ngton city, and by the agents for THE Cultlya-
tori throughout the Union. ."A
July l7--dtf .g.. ....
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Fresh Spring and Summer Dry Goods.
b. III. RICHARDSON a. CO.,

Fresh spring anu summer Dry SOOds.
b. III. RICHARDSON a. CO.,
Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods No. 223
&c.,. Baltimore street, Baltimore,
HAvE now on hand large and well-selected
LII stock of fancy and staple goods, to which they
respectfully invite the attention of purchasers, viz
CLOTHS AND CASSlMERES.
American, French, and English broadcloths of al
coors, common to superfne.
Plain black and fancy single and milled cass-
meres of the best French, English, and American
fabrics.
SUMMER COATINGs AND PANT sTUFFs.
Silk warp and all wool, drab de eta, foreign and
domestic tweeds, plain, twilled, and Grape summer
common linen drillings, brown linens, gambroons,
&C.
vEsTINGs.
Plain black, figured, and striped satin cashmere,
cashmerette, silk and MarseiIes yestings.
TAlLORS' TRIMMINGS.
Silk, worsted, and alpaca serges, canvass, pad
dings, sewing silks, twist, patent threads buttons,
colored cambrcs, selicia, &c.
COTTON PANTALooN sTUFFs
Cases plain blue and fancy cotton drills, crankies,
dinisbs, Mexican mixtures, Nankins, &c.
PRINTS.
SO cases new-style prints, eomprising an endless
variety.
New-sty,e mousseline de LANES bereges balzarines,
painted lawns, organdes alpacas, French chlntzes,
cashmeres, bombazines; Earston, Manchester, and
domestic ginghams; gingham lawns, lustring and
gro de sole silks.
WHITE GOODS.
White cambrics, jaconets, lace muslin book,
null and Swiss muslins &c.
SHAWLS.
New-style cashmere dcose, turkeri, mousseline de
laiue; plain and embroidered Thbet together with
splendid assortment of white, scarlet, orange, and
mode colored Grape shawls of our own importation
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
1000 doz. assorted silk, worsted, and cotton hose
and gloves. ....
LINENS-LINENS.
Irish linens, 54 Ga, "a, 1914, and l2-4; Barnsey
sheetngs, Russia and bird-eye diapers, napkins,
beached and brown linen table cloths white, black,
and brown hollands, canvass, and burlaps.
wooLLEN GOODS.
Satinets, linseys, Kentucky jeans, kerseys, fam
nels, &e.
DOMESTIC GOODS
"a, 10, "A, and ga black and brown muslins;
large assortment of plain and twied 0snaburgs,
plaid cottons chucks and cotton yarns, all at factory
prices. ..... -.....
In addition to the above, shall be daily adding,
by private purchases from auction and directly from
the manufacturers, all the newest and most deslra-
BILE goods as they produced, TO which we ask the
attention of all punctusl dealers.
Baltimore. March 2l--Iy
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NATIONAL HOTEL,
Late French's.)
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA,
BY +. BLACK.
me QQ-6m
June 29--6m

<Uzsxxxn NEW and most expe-
~ ditiOus line to Piney
- Point and the other
1zHlHlffSnn1z landings on the POtO-
mac, and to persons wishing an agreeable
excursion by the Chesapeake Bay to Bal
timore.--The public is hereby advised that on
and after Thursday, the 9th instant, the new, quick,
and beautiful steamer Mount Vernon will run semi
weekly, in connection with the steamer Powhatan,
between the mouth of Aqua Creek, Pney Point,
and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Powhatan leaving Washing
ton at 9 or Alexandria at 81, a. m, on Mondays
and Thursdays, arrive at Aqua Creek about IL,
M, where they take the splendid steamer Mount
Vernon, arriving at Piney Point between and 6,
p. m. The Mount Vernon thence proceeds to Bal
timore where she arrives by 4, a. M, the next
morning
Returning, the Mount Vernon will leave Ba-
more at 7, p. m, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Pas
sengers by her breakfast at Pney Point and arrive
at Aqua Creek by IL, M, where they take the mail
steamer Powhaan, and arrive at Alexandra by Al
and at Washington by ?. m.
The Mount Vernon will take in and put out pas
sengers at all the landings on the Potomac.
dra and Piney Point, including dinner on the
Mount Vernon or Powhatan 50 90
Do to any other landings on the Potomac
below Aqua Creek so
Do between Washington or Alexandra and
Baltimore, Including meals,) with the
privilege of returning the next day alta
charge Of one dollar only 90
For further particulars apply TO Captain J. w.
Rogers, on DO ard the Powhstan, or 10
GEORGE MATTINGLY, Agent
July 6-3mw