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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
THE VETO

We have thought it well, in view of the
importance of this document TO the imme
date interests Of the people Of this section
to lay it before them in full 1t would
seem from ii that it will be useless to hope
for appropriations for harbors, during the
continuance of the present administration,
and that our works must be abandoned and
go TO decay. But we think. if bill could
be framed and passed, embodyng only the
works already commenced, that from the
urgent necessity of the case in many points
of view, the President would overlook his
constitutional scruples, and sanction it.
We have the hest reasons for believing that
it is to the new and uucalcd for items which
the bill contains, that it owes It's death. -
And we must say, looking above and be-
yond those motives Of self interest which so
powerfully sway lis here, that throwing
aside constitutional objections and admit
ting there were none to the passage Of the
bill, yet the President would have been re-
creant 10 his duty, had he failed TO inter
pose his veto 10 its passage. The bill en-
braces some forty different items of expen-
dture, some that are good and legitimate
oh"cts Of government care with number
that are in no wise of that character. Sup.
pose The bill had passed. 1t would have
been the beginning Of system, and
he establishing of a precedent which if car
ried out (and it would have been) which
must have destroyed and subverted the Un-
ion. The general government year after
year, would have been called upon 10 con-
struct Improvements in every state; our leg
isIaton would have dcgenerated into mere
scramble for The spoils; and the power at
Washington, mus, eventually have become
great central power controlling in all its
parts the whole Union. But il will be said
the President might have sanctioned what
Congress lad enacted. With regard to
this, the Veto power is gwen to the Presi-
dent 10 be used at his discretion; and the
question IS whether he has used it discreet
ly. We cannot do botier perhaps, TO show
how much Influence the mere fact that Con-
nress passed the hill should have had on the
President, than 10 quo:e from paper be
fore us as follows This bill embraced
more than forty different objects of expen-
d.ture, aud appropriated nearly million
and half of dollars. Fl I'd the number OF
objects been smaller, the bill could not in all
probability have passed, votes were oh
tanned for ii, by linking on one project here
and another there, until it was found a sui.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

ed on the twelfth day Of June, eighteen
hundred and thirty eight, entitled IAN act
concerning a seminary of learning in the
Territory of Wisconsin," are hereby gran
ted and conveyed 10 the State, TO be appro-
prialed solely TO The use and support of
such university, in such manner as the le.
gislature may prescribe.
Third. That ten entire sections of land.
10 be selected and located under the direc-
ton of the Legislature, in legal divisions of
not less thar one quarter section, from any
of the unappropriated lands belonging TO
the United States within the said 8 ate, are
hereby granted 10 the said State, for the
purpose OF completing the public buildings
OF the said State, or for the erection Of 9TH
ers at The seat Of government, under the
direction OF the legislature thereof
Fourth. That all salt springs within said
Stats no: exceeding twelve in number,
with six sections Of land adjoining, or az
contiguous as may be TO each, shall be
granted tothe State for lis use; the same
TO be selected by the legislature thereof
within one year after the admission of said
State; and, when SO elected, to be used or
disposed of on such terms, conditions, and
regulations as The legislature shall direct:
Prorided, That no salt spring or land, the
right whereof is now vested 10 any ndivid
ual or individuals; or which may hereafter
be confirmed or adJudged 10 any individual
or individuals. shall, by this section, be
granted to said State.
Sixth. That five per centum OF the net
proceeds of sales Of all public lands lying
wi hin the said State which have been or
shall be sold by Congress, from and after
The admission Of said State into II Union,
after deducting all the expenses incident to
the same, shall be paid to said State fer the
purpose Of making public roads canals in
The same as the legislature shall direct: Pro
r'ded, That the foregoing propositions here
m offered are on the condition that the
sa d convention which shall form the con-
stltullon OF said State shall provide by a
clause in said constitution, or an ordnance.
irrevocable without the consent of the u.
>. that she do h consent TO an accept Of the
boundaries herein prescribed; and that
said State shall never interfere with the
primary disposal Of the soil within the same
by the United States, nor with any regula.
tons Congress may find necessary for Sc
curing the title in such soil 10 bona fde pur
chasers thereof; and that no tax shall be
imposed on lands the property of the Uni.
ted States; and that in no case shall non
resident propreIors be taxed higher than
residents.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
FROM w ASHINGTON

The boat d MOI bring the proceeding
executive session on Saturday.
The President sent in message veto
ing the French Spollalion bill
A bill was introduced appropriating 81
600, 900 10 enable The President to make
peace with Mexico; and after the discus
sion was passed. ayes So, nays 70. An
amendment having been adopted prohb-
iiing slavery in California.
The n. Y. Herald says the important
question Of peace with Mexico depends up
on six hours legislation. Many of the
members are anxious, even now, for a
week. addition to The session, but we sup
pose il will not be concluded -pcrhaps not
proposed.
The $2,000,G00 bill will certainly be
passed. The same paper futhcr, states,
there has been no proposition made by
Mexico 20 our government, hu there is an
understanding that if the United States
make ovettues ROW, they will not be reject.
ed. This has been conveyed through Com
modore CONNER. The Mexicans are lar
gely in our debt, and they canroi pay US
IN hard cash, therefore we will be content
to take portion of their territory, in H.
quotation of ti,esdebi. California is that
portion Of the Mexican territory that she
can best spare, and that portion that i. is
most desirable for US TO obtain. But il we
desire 10 have our territory nicely squared
off, we would have more than would pre-.
cisely extinguish our claims, and therefore
the President desires TO have sum Of mc n
ey put a: his disposal 10 purchase SO much
as we cannot equitably claim in liquidation
of our debts. This is precisely the state
Of our Mexican relations Just now
General Taylor will prosecute the war
with vigor still, and Com. Conner maintain
strict blockade on Vera Cruz, wherever
favorable opportunity occurs our fee,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

1t strikes US that precisely the same log
ic the American uses TO prove the proprie
~ of a mass meeting to nominate candi-
dates for convention, would hold equally
good in other cases. The election of
Delegates we are told is an unusually i'm
portaht matter. therefore the best mode of
selecting them must be resorted 10. Party
must be eschewed in this occasion because
there is better mode of accomp lishing the
result. Now what excuse can those who
thus argue give for not embracing this best
mode of selection on all occasions. If
there is n better way Of doing these things
than by recognizing or having any thing
TO do with party, when this better mode is
always at hand how can the neglect 10 en-
brace OF all occasions this better mode, be
excused. The fact is, il is either a trick
to accomplish particular end or else the
American has really no confidence or be-
lief in the importance of Wing principle.
For ourself, we are Democrat, because
we believe the prevalence Of the Demo-
cratic principle TO be the very best for the
good OF the country, and the more impor-
tanl the occasion, the more earnestly do
we feei it our duty 10 call upon our friends
to rally round and abide by their principle
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

The DEATH PENALTY.-Whe Socrates
was told that his Judges had passed SEN
tence of death upon him his reply was !:
& nd has not nature passed sentence of
death also upon them y Thus it is; the
Judge draws on the black cap and proceeds
gravely and solemnly 10 pass sentence Of
death upon his fellow man, when the grim
messenger may be standing over him, and
he be the irst victim Of his power. We
are all disposed to regard with much COM
missera,ion the poor wretch upon whom
sentence of death has passed, but il is a
mere question of time after all. We have
the advantage of him only in that, in our
own case we know Of no time certain when
we shall be called upon to quit this earthly
sphere. 1t is merely extinguishng in him
The faculty of hope. He may not hope for
length Of days; We may, but it may be
that the sun which rises upon his last day,
may shed IFS beam upon our grave. The
doom is inevitable to all and hence how
dare vain man exercise that prerogative,
when omnipotence may teach him his weak
ness and dependence, by visiting the pen
atty first upon hlmself.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

UF~ln Pennsylvania. the iron mongers.
and Others who were enormously protected,
own pretty much all the avenues by which
a noise can be made in that stlte; hence
i'll that quarter we he ar pretty general
howl of anticipated ruin, in consequence of
the new tariff act. We doubt whether the
great mass of the people Of Pennsylvania
feel half the alarm, tia, those protected gen.
tlcmen do in this matter, and hence the
howl will DC pretty much all there will be Of
it. Neither the coal nor iron hills of Penn.
sylvania will sink nor become useless in
consequence Of the tariff; indeed we see
no result except that those who have occa.
sion 10 use the manufactures of ron will get
them some cheaper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
ELECTION NOTICE.
Territory of Wisconsin, } C

Territory of Wisconsin,, CO
Racine County 49,
N OTlCE is hereby by given that pursu.
- an, 10 Proclamation by Henry Dodge
Governor Of the Territory of Wisconsin n,
foresaid, general election will be holden
in the several Towns Of said county of Ra-
cine at the several places appointed for hol,
ding elections as provided by law on the
the first monday Qhc 7,h day of September
next.) Aud in case there is no such pro.
vision made III any town, then the election
will be held in the place Of holding their
l~st General election, 10 elect Fourteen
Delegates TO the Convention to form state
Constitution also to elect Two members OF
the Council and two members of the House
oil Representatives also an election to elect
county officers 10 wit: Sheriff, Register Of
Deeds, Clerk Of the boald Of Super sors.
Treasurer, Core ner, Judge Of Probate and
County Surveyor.
Sherfs office, Southport Ang. 7ih A D.
1846. E.. r. HUGUNlN,
Sheriff of Racine County
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
TOWN DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

wv ~ bEhoIhA ~ CAt1US.
The Democratic electors of the town 81 Sourh.
port, are hereby requested to meet at the White
School House, in the south ward, on
THURSDAY EVENING NEXT.
At half past six o clock, to select THREE Dele
gates to attend the county convention, to be hol-
den at Hall & Pratt s, on the 22nd instant for the
purpose of selecting candidates to be supported
for Legislative and County Officers at the ensu-
ing general election. o. +. DANA,
ORSON BROOKS,
A. d. LOOMS,
Aug. Is, 1916. Town Dem. Com
OUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
A convention OF the Democratic electors
e the county Of Racine, to consist oflhree
delegates from each town in said county, in
hereby called al the house of Hall g. Pratt
in the town of Paris on Saturday the 22nd
of August next at / O'Clock, A. NJ. for the
purpose selecting candidates for county of.
ficers, to be supported by the Democratic
party at the ensuing electinn.
o SHELDON. Y
B. OCoNNoR County
ALBERT q. KNIGHT, General.
H. T. Cox Jr. committee
HAYNES FRENCH.
Southport, July Ii, 1916.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

Another fire at MiIWautee This city
and particularly the most valuable portion
of if,appears the special object of The wrath
of the devourirg element. On Sunday
night the 9th another fire broke out among
the mills and manchinery on the water pow
er. md much damage and loss was occa-
stoned before ii was subdued. A fine mill
which escaped injury by the former fire,
filed with machinery. owned by Messrs.
Comstock & Chase, was destroyed; loss es-
,imated at $4,000. Ten thousand dollars
more loss was sustained, by dfferent per>
sons in building material and machinery
brought on the ground TO replace the loss
by the former fire. Its is supposed 10 have
been the work of an incendiary, and the
citizens Of Milwaukee offer 1920 for his ar
rest.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

Eight months Congress has been in ses-
sion at an expense 10 the country OF, TAX
ing all things into consideration, we hardly
dare 10 calculate how much, and three fourihs
of that time we venture TO say, they had
much better have been at home, so far as
good TO the people will result from their
action. THIS processes to be a free gov
eminent. the source of the power of which
is in the hands 9th people So tits; and
wherefore the people will bamboozle and
humbug themselves through the ignorance
of their representatives, passes our compre-
henson. Three fourths Of the lime. we
say the representatives had better have
been at home, because The time was spent
In prehtless discussion OF matters which
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

The Troops on tn" Rio Grande.--A cor
respondent of the Picayune, at Fort Polk,
estimates the number of volunteers actually
in the field on the 9th inst, as exceeding
considerably ten thousand men, and thinks
it would be reasonable TO set down Gen.
Taylor's entire force al fifteen thousand
men. Since the date of his letter, large
acceslons for his army have arrived at New
Orleans, who have already gone forward, or
shortly will do So
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

6cient number had been chained together
to convey the whole batch through. More
would have been added, if more had been
necessary. But with forty objects Of ex-
pendiiure, if each one had FIVE friends in
the House, or one in the Senate, who
would vote for the whole batch in order TO
secure their own particular object, the bill
was sure 10 pass, although there were no six
men in the House, and no Two in The Sen
ate who were not opposed TO thirty nine
fortleths oft. Can more dangerous and
-corrupiing system be imagined?" We say
again, in considering Of this matter, we
should rise above any considerations of self
interest and view it as patriots, as men
esteeming the welfare of the whole country
beyond any other considerations In this
light we cannot help, at least good Demo-
Gratis cannot help, blu. concede that the
President has pursued the dictates of duty.
And we do believe that we may do this,
withou: feeling that all is lost so far as our
point is concerned. We feel confident,
had it or all works which have been COM
menced stood in bill by themselves, they
would have been sanctioned by the Presi-
dent; and we have but little doubt that at
the next session Of Congress,w hcn members
see the folly OF attempts 10 logroli through ap
proprialions for every section ofcountry that
bill embracing the old works will be franz
ed, and become law
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
LATER FROM THE ARMY.

The Steamer New York has arrived at
New Orleans with dates to The 29lh.
We have only time for the following:
A gentleman arrived at Matamoras on
the 24th from Moncloya direct, and in a
remarkably short time, passing through
Cardaa, Thisco.a, Wllautama, Salinas,
Mier, Camargo and Reyonoso, and states
that every thing was perfectly quiet on
the route, and that the people are expect.
ingsihe approach Of our army.
He learned on the road that there had
been 20 further arrival Of troops at Mon.
terey. AT Monclova letters had been re-.
ceived, stating that Paroles had arrived,
at San Luis PcTosI, at the head Of 5000
men, but having received dispatches by
express, countermanded his command, and
he proceeded to retrace his steps TO The CITY
Of Mexico.
The reason Of this sudden about-face is
only 10 be attributed 10 some pronunc ia,
mento at the Capitol
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

When the bill establishing the territory
Of Oregon was under discussion in the
House of representatives Mr. Culver NOV
ed resolution prohib' ting forover the es,
adjustment ST slavery in the Territory,
which was carried; ayes l03, noes 43.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

The N. O. Jeffersonian. has communi'
cation, cri!icsing the conduct Of Gen. Tay.
ior, as commander Of tho army in Mexico,
and among other things expressing The
power vested in him to call for troops before
he was attacked, the Mexians would not
have crossed The Rio Grande, land we should
have had nova Success is a great thing
Gen. Taylor's men fought like devils on
the 9Th 9th, and conquered their enemy,
Gen. Taylor did not run, nor we suppose
manifest any disposition 10, anc now if the
public newspapers tell the truth (and oil
course they do) there is no greater man
living. He is not on y the greatest gen
eral Of the the age, bu, the country must
have him for its Pre- sident. Suppose his
men had been less daring, less reckless OF
their lives; had been Of such stuff as the
Mexicans apd took to their heels at the
first manifestation Of danger, doubtless ev
cry paper in the country from Maine to
not Florida that is not far enough but to
Panama would not now be ringing with his
extraordinary merits. S access is a great
thing, but we think before the American
people, not only in this case, but in the
many others, where on equal grounds they
are called upon TO yield up their admira
ton, should demand some better grounds
for it, than is here manifested.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

will attack 81. Juan de Ulloa. Tampico
will be taken as soon as the weather gets
a little cooler, but these operations may
be rendered unnecessary by mutual agree
ment for the cessation of hostilities, and for
an amicable adjustment Of our difficulties.
-[Buf Express. ..-;..
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

For election TO the ConcCntion to form a
State constitution.
MARSHALL M. STRONG,
EDWARD G. RYAN
FREDERICK S. LOWELL,
ELIJAH STEELE,
DANIEL HARKIN,
HAINES FRENCH,
JAMES Fl, HALL,
THOMAS STOCKWELL,
JAMES B. CARTER,
NATHANIEL DICKINSON,
CHAUNCEY KELLOGG,
STEPHEN O: BENNETT.
CHATFIELD S. PARSONS,
VICTOR Nj. WILLARD.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18
THE TELEGRAPH.
c. l.. sHoLEs, EDITOR.
SOUTHPORT, TUESDAY, AUGUST Il. 1876.

Nouf EE B. PALMER, at his Real Estate and
Coal Agencies.
No. 60, Pine Street. Philadelphia:
No. 100, Nassau Street, New York:
No. l6. State Street, Boston and Southeast
corner OF Baltimore and Calvert Streets, Balti-
mole, Agent for receiving Subscriptions DYER
tlsements for the ''TELEGRAPH."
Southport April 81, 1916.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

STEMBoAT PRoJEcT.--Mr G.. Ellis has
obtained lrom ,he government of VenzncIa
the exclusive right OF navigating The Oro-
noco river Tor twenty-five years, with steam
vessels. The river is 1000 miles in length
and is undoubtedly one Of the finest in
the world for steamboat navigation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

GA most extraordinary philosopher
hes recently made his debut in the Milwau'
kec Sentinel, on matters connected with
our state constitution. He is in favor of
hanging, because he wants the strongest pos
sible safeguard ,hro wn around life and
therefore proposes TO put 10 death all who
interfere with it. 1t is setting very good
example Of the value of life, 10 have
man iudcially executed. Again, hang
ing is of divine origin because providence
interpose in very mysterious way 10 de-
teci murderers; aud for what possible pur-
pase could he interfere if not TO have them
hung. His logic with regard to hanging,
is only equaled by that with regard to me-
gro suffrage. He says, according to the
discoveries Of modern science, :here is no
difference whatever in color, or rather, there
is no color in the absence of all light ~
The meaning of this is, tina, the writer goes
for negro suffrage. because we are all The
same color in the dark. We trust this phi.
iosopher wilI'not stop here, bull give us no.
only his views, but his logic on other i'm.
poriant questions connected wiii our state
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

A PROFITABLE Hoax Recently at the
Copper Mines on Lake Superior as the slo-
ry goes, a green horn asked some miners
to show him where 10 dig; they offered to
10 do it. provided he would treat 10 aquat
of prairie dew.' which he did, and they set
him 10 work under shady Tee, in mere
sport. Before night, he struck "a Lead
aud The next day sold out for $4,000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

CATHOLIC SEEs.-Four new Episcopa'
Sees are to be erected in conformity with a
resolution of the IL Provincial Counsel of
the Catholic Church in ibe United States,
recently assembled in Baltimore. The new
Sees are at Albany and Butfilo, n. York,
Cleveland Ohio, and Galveston Texas
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

An item OfslO,oOD to construct light
house at The mouth of the Columbia river
was stricken oul of the general appropra'
ton bill.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

WHEAT CRop OF MIcHIGAN.-There is
general expression among our Michigan
Exchanges of their increase of the wheat,
crop over 1916, large as it was. Last year
il was placed by miny competent jud ges at
100000 bushels, and this season they
claim a further increase Of 30 per cent, or
ten millions of bushels.-lndeed, some fig
ure up even higher than this.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

viii our Democratic friends Of town,
one and ali, pay attention TO The notice for
a town caucus In another column. We
trust they will, and trust moreover that
one and all will attend it,so that there may
be no cause of complaint on any hand at
the result of its decisions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

The bill graduating the price Of the
public lands, has been lost, in consequence
Of some important dlsagreemenis between
the Two houses
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

fioRsE Thieves Galena G. izette,
July 17th says:-"We understand by
gentleman Just in from Rock River, that he
heard of ii horses having been stolen in
one night along The road"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

The Great Western arrived al New York
on The morning o. the llih. Is Guys from
Liverpool. We notice nothing whatever Of
importance.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-08-18

Mason C. Darling has been nominated for
the Council by the Democrats Of the north
D.s'lict. He will propabIy be elected.