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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
SOUTHPORT WISCONSIN, TUESDAY JULY %. 1916.

HE RANK AND FILE OF THE ARmY.-
All The officers with whom we have con-
yersed who were engaged AT Palo Alto and
Resaca dc la Palma, speak in terms of The
greatest enthusiasm Of the conduct of the
rank and file on those trying OCCASIONS
Not only did the men behave we'll in the
light, but they manifested the utmost anxi-
ely 10 get into it. Lieutenant Crittenden
related several ncilents to US which places
the conduct Of the privates and non-com.
mIssioned officers in the most favorable as
pect. After Colonel McIns,osh had boon
wounded on the 9Th, one OF The men was
detailed to take charge Of him. lie com
planned bitterly. He loved his Colonel, he
said, and would be proud 10 nurse and take
care of him; but he did net iike to lose his
chance in another fs ht, and begged 10 be
excused. One Of the corporsis was woun-
ded by ball in the forehead, which at Fl rs,
looked as if it would prove falal.. He
pressed his hand 10 his head and said 81 am
hurt; am morally hurt" Then reflect
ing he said-"NoI amt; | am good for
something yet!' He then bound up his
head with his handkerchief, went into the
fight, and did his duty like man. By
| time, however his head had swollen greatly
and he was forced by his officers 10 place
himself in the hands Of the surgeon. This
noble fellow is now in the detachment COM
manded by Captain Marcy and Lieutenant
Crittenden, ard leaves with them 10 day.
Alter the battles of the 9th, when more
hot work was expected, Liaut. Crttenden
n HI r Il
for he had suffered severely in those en-
agements-were bivouacked on a spot
near the river. Early in the evening he
was called upon by Lieut. Hays, of this
state, who had received an order from
General Taylor to cross The river in the
morning. Ten OF the best men were re
quired Tor q duty then believed TO be full Of
peril, and Lieut.. Hays wanted 10 know if
he could obtain this sort OF metal in the
ranks of Criitendeh's company, The lat
ter thought he could accommodate him.
Most Of his men were lying on the ground
asleep, or overcome with fatigue. He
woke them up. Men," said he, "Mr.
Hays wants ten daring cool fellows to cross
the river with him in the morning. All
who are willing TO go will rise-though all
must be aware that it is an enterprise full
of danger" Erery man Jumped to his
feet in It moment! A selection had to be
made, however. Those who were nol
taken were loud in their complaints, and
one OF the sergeant came to Criten den
several times during the evening, and beg
ged 10 be detailed. His lieutenant told
him that privates, not officers, were requir-
ed. so, never mind" said the sergeant,
you'll find thai will play the private
very we'll"
Is it wonderful that again; such spirit
the best troops, and the overwhelming
numbers Of the foe. were unayailing.-
Pennsylvania Of Monday.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
TIE CArTAIN's YARN.--The following
excellent story was published in late
number Of the Boston Weekly Symbol:

THE CArTAlN's YARN.-The following
excellent story was published in late
number Of the Boston Weekly Symbol:
Conyersng with the captain OF vessel
the ether day, he related the following an
ecdote: Al had fist rate officer who
sailed with me for several years. He was
all excellent seamen and perfect gentleman
remember took him once to the Italian
opera in London, and he expressed himself
perfectly satisfied with the performances.
though he had no ear for music. didn't uu-
ders,and tho language, and was 10 bashiul
10 look at the .fgwantces. A particular and
very amiable lralt oil his character was his
domestic affection. Sailors, rowing about
the world, are seldom very constant; in fact
they too often act up to the libertine prop
osition of Marmontel-Quand on ma pas
&c gu'on SINE, IL fant aimer ce qu'on a.
But this man was perfect model of conju-
gal fidelity. lie was always speaking Of
his wife-he had no children-always buy
ing presests for hei in every port he visited.
Wei, one day we were lyingoif he liver
Gambia, in Africa, my mate, after dinner,
leaned back in his chair and fell asleep. l
went on deck TO smoke cigar. When |
came back found poor M. lying on the
cabin foor--a corpse? A sudden stroke OF
apoplexy had carried hun of. was mex
pressbly shocked II had sailors grave
and every heart on board the brig was
heavy at his loss. On the home voyage
was thinking all the while Of the agony Of
M.'s poor wife when she learned Of his
death, and how should breathe the news
to her. She always flew down to the pier
as soon as she heard our big was coming
up the bay, and believe she could read
every signal flag that was thrown out from
the station. Well, we had no sooner made
fast to the wharf, when down came hand
some hack. and out springs the mans wife,
rugged out from top to toe like first rate
rrigate on gala day, with fa,hom or two
of ribbon towing astern Of her. Poor girl!
though. |, soon my tale will blanch the rose
of your cheek. "My husband!' she in-
CURED, as she sprang lightly on the deck,
showing pair Of Tiny feet cased in the
daintiest satin boots that ever French
shoemaker turned out. 81 am sorry 10 say,
madam" said |, 'sthat he has been very
sick" The color came and went in her
cheek. "Tell me all" she cried, grasping
my arm. "Well, then, madam" said l., "if
| mus, say he is dead "Glad Of It, by
jiago!' was her answer. She was ashore
and off again in the tying of reef-point-
and the next week she was married 10 q
merchants clerk" The captain plunged
his hands deep in the pockets of his pilot
coat. s.pam bachlor"-said he. "The
worse for you," Vas our answer. "Excep.
tons only provo rules"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
NANTUCKET FIRE,

The New Bedford Mercury of Wednes-
day morning says: We have conve,sed
with several intelligent gentlemen from
Nantucket. who estimate the number of
buildings destroyed at no less than 200, in
GLIDING 100 dwellings and or 6 oil man.
ufactories. The burnt district includes q
large portion of the most densely settled
and ancient part Of the town, and the loss
of property must be immense. Ii was
hoped when the steamer Telegraph left
Nantucket that the conhagra,ion had been
spent and its further progress arrested
The amount of poper,y insured at the of.
fee OF the Bristol Mutual Insurance Com
pany in New Bedford is estimated by the
Directors, will probably require an assess
ment upon its members oflo per cent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
VOL. VIl-No. 5.

HARD FARE.-A ST. Louis paper tells
this story of the hardships of volunteer
service.
The volunteers at Fort Leavenworth
do not seem very well pleased with their
fare. One OF them remarked to friend
the other day that ''lhey had been there a
week and he had not seen bit Of fried
chicken yet, and as for pie he didn't be-
leve they ever would have any. He
was determined on enc ihing-if they
didn't begin like white folks soon, he'd
raise fuss!"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
CROPS IN THE GENESEE VALLEY.

The editor Of the Rochester Advertiser,
who had jus, been up the Valleyof the Cen
esee River-most likely on trouting ex-
curson among the highlands Of Allegany
comfy affords the following information
in regard TO the crops along his route:
The extraordinary denseness Of the
whea: and grass, in all the fields between
this city and Mt. Morris, excites universal
attention. In all our long acquaintance
with this prolific valley, we have never
known The harvest fields 10 promise richer
returns.
This is particularly the case with the
various descriptions of grass. The fields,
uncut, wear beautifully luxuriant appear
ance. Our friend Christopher, Of Brigh-
ton, complained that his clover was 90
heavy, that it was almost impossible to
dry it, The yield is beyond all parallel.
We dare hardly mention the number Of
tons expected from the acre at various
points along the route.
The oats look equally well. Most OF
the fields which we observed present .
very rank growth; and will yield moro
than an average crop. We noticed two
or three fields, apparently sown late, which
did not look very promising. But as .
general thing, eats, like hay, will be album
dant.
Corn is not unusually heavy, excep, in
the valley proper, and few spots whore
proper attention has been paid 10 its cult
walton. But, if nothing interyenes, it will
be full average crop. On the fats, IN
the neighborhood Of Geneseo, Mt Morris,
etc, we never saw the corn look better
The immense fields on The famous Mills
farm, rival those Of the luxuriant Scisfo
valley. /, is worth trip Of thirty miles
to look at them.
Potatoes also promise to be abuEdan,.-
The season has been highly favorable
not so dry as last year, nor yet vet enough
TO do injury II the rot does not make its
appearance, potatoes will be cheap.
The wheat is also unusually promising.
Several farme rs with whom We converted,
remarked that there had not been heavier
crops in 90 years And there is an unus.
ual quantity on the ground. We heard Of
two or three fields where the fiyehad done
mischief, AMI numb Of fields, on low
grounds or late sown, which the rust bad
visited The injury, however, from the
causes. will be but triiiing between this city
and Mt Morris. But for the unusually
early ripening, the rust would have been
very fatal. Harvesting vas generally
commenced last week. There will BE- bat
few fields standing cn the ooh.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28

INGENIOUS TEsT.-A few days ago, a
merchant, in prosecuting his morning tour
in the suburbs of Edinburgh, found purse
containing considerable sum of money.
He observed lady at distance, who he
thought would be the loosen. Determined
10 be correct, he fell upon strange We,
ingenious plan. He resolved to act the
part O! "poor distressed tradesmaa," and
boldly went forward, hat in hand, and ask
ed aims. This was answered with polite
$50 way-l have nothing TO give your
The man, however, preslsted, in his en-
treaties, would not 90 until no had relief
for his furnishing wife and children. The
lady at last condescended; but TO her dis
may, found that the wherewith was gone.
The merchant, now satisfied that he was
correct, with a polite bow returned the
purse with an advice that in future she
should be more generoua to the distressed
and destitute.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
VAR ID Ih8I

ed 10 split yourself TO have sesa ms in that
race-te sec the FIRE leave u,e a. times and
then TO see me brushia' upon her agin,
hampin' and movin' myself a. though
was runnia agin' some Of those big ten
milo in hour Gildessleeves in the old
States. But i'a goia' over TO Jack Hay
ness TO get a cocktail and some breakfast
--Pl see you all down among she robbers
on the Rio Grande.'
And SO saying. Bill Dean s,alkcd Of
saw the chap this morning. in froat Of q
Mexican fonda trying to talk Spanish with
a Greaser, and endeavoring to convince
him that he was a Did robber.'-
Such is one OF Bill Deans s.ories-if
could make it as effective on paper As ne
did in the telling, i, would draw a laugh
from those fond OF the ludicrous.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
ALL EUROPE FED ON CORN MEAL.

The following is the estimate Of the
Commissioner of Patents of the crop of
wheat aad corn for 1915. We are inform.
ed by letter from our consul at Glasgow,
lately read before the Farmers Club, that
the quantity Of corn meal which would he
consumed in Great Britain in few years,
was incalculable. 1t is only a few months
that corn meal has been admitted at one
shilling duty, yet it has grown into faver
with all classes. There is no article Of
provision produced in Europe that can
come into competition with it fer cheap
ness or abundance. Nor is there any arii-
Gle Of food that ever met with such a well
come from man on its f rst Introduction, as
this has received in Great Britain.
Now what is the consequence Of these
facts? Our farmers can compete with all
the world in the produce Of corn meal. In
few years the millions of poor people in
Great Britain will look as entirely to the
supply of corn meal from this country for
a chief article oftheir food as the English
manufacturers now do 10 the southern
planters Tor cotton; other countries Of Ea-
rope will import it, and the western farm.
er must supply it. 1t will be bu, a few
years before we shall thus have the south
and west striving handin hand for free
trade, and any western man who now ep-
poses low duties may be forced to retrace
his steps. The changes necessary to pro-
duce such result are not half SO great or
difficult as what we have seen in relation
to the same matter take place within the
last twelve months.
The estimate of the Commissioners for
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28

AMMUNITION COMING TO LIGHr.- During
the recent severe storm in this vicinity, q
large tree about two feet in diameter, on the
farm OF Mr.. Brasher, was blown down, aud
"a large pile of nusket balls, abou, 100
pounds in weight, was found among the
roots Of the Tree. A French beat, on its
way from Fort Duquense in 1854 or '55.
was captured by the Indians near where
this tree was blown down, and il is supposed
they threw this kegaof bullets on the bank
of the river, and this tree sprung up aud hid
them. Louisville Coulter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
0FGen. LA VEGA. wa learn vests

G%Gen. LA VEGA, we learn, yester-
day received permission from the War
Department TO make his residence during
the summer months either at Lexington or
three other specified places in Kentucky,
or other places mentioned in the State of
Ohio, during the winter either at Baton
Rouge or this city, with directions to re-
port once month, to the Department.
He is also informed that should he wish
TO visit any other part Of the United States
any application from him will be favora.
bly, considered. 0. Bulletin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28

A NIGHT AMONG THE MUsQUiToEs IN
TExAs.-We shall never forget the frs,
night we slept, or attempted TO sleep, on
ore Of the open prniries in Western Tex.
as, some eight years ago. Night came
on with sultry atmosphere, the southerly
breeze, which usually prevails, night and
day, at this season of the year, having died
away at sunset. Our party. some fifteen
in number, had enca mped on small stream
Of brackisk water, and near US was lit
tie copse, or as the Mexicans term it,
motto of timber. Having made our even
ing repast, the fatigues of the day gave US
an early inclination TO sleep, for which due
preparation was made. No sooner, howev-
er, had night commenced than we were
visited by millions upon millions Of
mosquitoes, first saluting US with their
music, and afterwards presenting US
with their bill. Our beds were made upon
the ground, thick carpe,ing of grass and
blanket underneath, blanket and the
blue and starry heavens above. Musquiio
bars were missing on the occason--and a
sad omission it was, for with the myriads
Of Troublesome visitants with which we
"Sie osodiicu, SiceP WoS NO NHcTe. -
They litupon US Ike pel;ng rain. One
could scarcely breathe without taking them
in with his breath. BY a single blow of
the hand upon the cheek, thousands could
be slain, but thrice the number seemed to
be Tipping by and around, to fill up the
gap. The air was literally laden with
them, and had it been day time, we verify
believe they would have obscured the face
of the sun. 1t was in vain that we kindled
up fires about our camp, with the hope Of
driving the enemy off by the smoke--the
wind was al lull and the smoke went
straight up 10 the heavens. l,was an aw-
full, and we may add, sanguinary night
that night upon the prairie, and upon the
prairie, among the musquitos. Ii was
worse-far worse than would have been
"a night among The wolves" so graphical
ly described by writer of The day. We
| have made alusion TO this fact just now,fo
the sole purpose of admon shing such of
our friends as may leave for Texas, that
they must encounter at least one enemy,
where if blood be not actually spilled, it
will be extracted on the suction principle
Il Mobile Adv.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
1916.
C. |. HUTCHINSON & Co.
Morase, Forwarding, aud Commission


Storase, Forwarding, aud Commission
EII8I2 GRANTS,
SOUTHPORT, WISCONSIN TERRITORY.
AGENTS FOR VARIOUS LINES ON THE
e RE d OS w EGO CAN AL S
AND STEAM BoA1s AND PRopELLERs,
ON THE LAKES,
Troy & Michigan Lake Port Line.-Wb
Ter Crockett, & Co. agents-l0 Coenties
Slip New York. George Davis, agent
Long Wharf Buffalo
Troy and Western Lake Port Line. WIN.
c. Rice & Co. agents, Coeniies Slip n.
Y. P. l.. Sternbergh ag'i Buffalo.
Troy and Erie Line.-Asa G Tefit,N Cham.
berlan agents, 30 Coenties, New York
kinbuly Pease 81 Co. ag'ts Buffalo.
Pease and Allen ae'ts Cleveland.
Troy and Ohio, New York aad Ohio, De.
trot and Troy and Rochester Lines
] H Wilgus, II Keyser 27, and J c
Oatman 7, Coeniies Slip, New York.
James Il Hooker I3 Long wharf Boston
r Cobb, Azei Hooker, M Kingman,
Buffalo.
Merchants Transportation company.-O N
Chapln ag't Albany, Gross, Holt & CO..
New York, Holt, Palmer & Co ag'ts Buff
falo.
Fulton Lne.-C l. Brace & co. ag'ts al
bapy, Ward s. CO. agents Buffalo.
Utica and Oswego Line.-W S RossiteI
105 Broad thew Yo.k, Doolitle g.
Mollison, Oswego.
Troy and Oswego Line of Lake Boats. -
IS Wyckatf 80 Coenties Slip New York
Lowell & H;ncklsy 81 Utica ST. Boston,
Bronson and Croker, Oswego.
Syracuse and Oswego Line. "A Fl Hovey
ag't New York. Merrlck, Davis 81 CO,
Oswego.
Southport, May 10Th, l846.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
Z E II M S.

The Telegraph is printed on double msa ss5 IN
at the rate Of 50 per annum in advance, or SS,So
any time before the expreton OF mon'ns roia ans
ime of Subscribing, or SIS, hpayme4n0' DC = 0nSef
delayed 1o.s a,;od than
,1ss raan,hs, and no paper discontinued until ali
s,yearares are paid,
ADVERTISEMENTS,
f,s.ed at the rate of dollar per square Tor the
frat insertion, and two shlngs per square Tor each
subsequent insertion.
A liberal deduction made to those VINO auVef'ise
Terms of yearly Advertising column, so
: do. 400; do, Sl5: do, $l2j square, ae;
fs lines or less, So. No advertise ents inserted
.ttbe above rates for less period than one year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
LOG. 54s. 600 All. 500. 600

The crop OF 1874 was estimated at o..
100000 bushels wheat, and AL, 1888 900
bushels corn. There was material def
cheney in the crop of wheat in the State OF
Ohio last year, over the preceding year;
but in almos, every other state, excep, the
Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, there
was considerable increase. In the corn
crop there was falling off of one-third in
in New York and South Carolina, one
fourth in Maryland, one-ihird in Virginia,
one-third in North Carolina, one-fourth in
Alabama and considerable increase in all
except Mississippi.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28

A MEXICAN SoLDIEK's BURIAL A cor
respondent of the Picayune thus sketches
a funeral he witnessed al Matamoras:
''The Mexicans gave US sample yes
te!day OF the manner IN which they bury
their dead soldiers. IL must, in justice TO
them, however be remembered, That this
occurred in captured city. where they
are not allowed 10 use their arms. The
dead msn was brought out of a hospital, in
a long wooden box, covered with coarse
black muslin. Four men acted as bearers
each smoking cigarette. Theywere prece
ded some len yards by a Embarrassing of
a horn, clarione,, flute and fife. Close be-
hind the corpse, followed liuls boy with
a brand Of fire, and his pockets crammeo
full of~India crackers" These he pulled
out one after another. and touched them
off on his chunk Of FIRE. Next followed
a crowd of women, smoking cigars. The
bearers stopped several times, charged
,beir burden 10 a fresh shoulder, and light
cd their cigars"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28

CTA, Bingley, the other, day, a little
boy who had been complaining OF pain in
his bowels foi some months, vomitsd a rep
tile of the lizard species, three inches in
length, which he is supposed to have swal-
LEVIED whilst drinking from standing
pool.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
OLD SHOP IN RUINS !!

ID b. WINSOR would take this method 10 in
II. form his friends and customers that since
the calamity that has befallen him in consequence
ofthe late fire, has removed to his new building
l. st door west of Hale, Loe y Lays store on Mar
ket ST., opposite the Meat Market.
Also having in remembrance past favors for
which he tenders his thanks, and hoping at the
sametime that II WILDE unnecessary for him TO call
in any other way on those who may have been so
unfortunate as to owe him at This time.
n. b. The saddle and harness business will be
continued in its various branches AT the place a
bove mentioned II. B. w.
Southport, Api Ia, 1916.
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UThe pedestrian, George Clarke, has
his undertaking Of walking 1900
miles IN 1000 successive hours, al Nor.
wich.
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Hat Mandatory.
FRANCIS, HAWLEY 81 Co.

FRANCIS, HAWLEY 81 Co.
TTAVING become convinced that all branches
1 of their work are best done that they do them
selves, have erected a MANUFACTURING
SHOP and provided themselves with oil the re-
qsite facilities for making and finishing HAT :.
For the future, they will keep on hand and for
sale at their old stand, two doors North of the
''City Hotel" Gate the Temperance Heuse) IA
full assortment of HATS g. CAPS oftheir
OW n NJ a n u T A c T U r Z:
Embracing every variety in style, Quarry and
price, From long experience in the business,
connected with an extensive Manufacturing es-
adjustment at the East, they feel "a confidence
in recommending their work to their customers
and to the public generally.
N. b. CASH PAID FOR HA1rNG and SHIPPING
FuRs F.. Y. FRANCIS,
n. HAWLEY,
SAML, FRANCIS, Jr.
Southport, Aug IS, 1915.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
LAND! LAND! LAND!!i
NHE following described Lands are now
1 for the first time publicly offered for sale.

The above lands in Racine County, and
were located by the undersigned in lS39-40, ex-
cept few small lots.
money, if desired. Apply to IL DURKEE,
Or in his absence to o. +. DANA,
Southport June 2, '46
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-07-28
HATS, CAPS g CLOTING.

TIHE subscribers having established store in
L. Southport for the sale of the above mention
Soarucles, would inform the citizens of this place
and neighboring towns, that they will en-
deavor to keep on hand full and
complete assortment OF goods IN
their line OF business which
they VIII sell at very
Low rates and warrant every article tobe ns good
as recommended at the time Of sale--Having
Permanently Located
themselves here, they hope
by prompt attention to business
and by Offering Goods of prime quail
itv at. LOW PRICES to make their es-
adjustment worthy of the patronage OF a generous
public.
Call and examine our stock and learn our prices.
We hold forth in the store formerly occupied by
Highly g. GrfTng, directly opposite Hutchinson S,
where we may be found early and late, ready for
trade. II. n CONANT " Go.
Southport, July 49, l845.-n3