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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

EMIGRATION TO OREGoN.-We are per-
ten by Gen.. c. &. Van Horn, distinguish
ed citizen Of Northern illinois, dated March
18th. 1916:
ave had several teams pass here ycster-
day on their way to Oregon. They had
cows yolked to draw their loads instead of
oxen. In all, we have had forty teams pass
here, and they tell Us more are on the road.
They were from Ohio. Michigan and lndi-
ana. Knowing the deep interest have man
ifcsied in the settlement Of Oregon, and the
extension ofthe American laws over it.they
all give ne call; and find every man of
them resolnie aud fully determined 10 pro-
,ect themselves in his own way,i his coun-
try abandons him in his new home and drives
him to this alternative. Not man..will ever
consen, 10 be British subiecl."-(U Mon.
Just as we have always said. 1t is utter
ly impossible in our opinion for Great Brit
am 10 ever possess Oregon. Her people
will be republican and independent, and
they can have no sympathy with British in.
situations or British rulers Our views in
cline TO the "masterly inactivity policy"
II looks 10 us as though every year, indeed
day and hour, strengthened our chance Of
possession. The country is filing up with
our people, (and il il were filling up with
any other the result would be the same
who will have a government of Republican
liberty. All their sympa,hies and feelings
will be with us,and in all the essentials they
will be Of US. 1t would not trouble us If
Great Britain had her laws securely estab-
lshed over the whole of Oregon. She can
not enchain mems minds, and her chains of
servtude, under the influence of the popu-
lar wisdom Of the nineteenth century would
be as chains Office in summers sun. With
these views, we would much rather remain
in quie;ude on the subjec, of Oregon. than
assert even just claim, if ut the expense
of the national peace. True this may sound
cowadly We make no great preience TO
the popular kind Of courage in vogue; We
have peculiar views on such subjects and
speak for outseif alone, We say i, may
sound cowardly ,bu, to us il looks wise. The
sword and cannon are the poorest possible
weapons either Of conquest or 10 assert
right. We have such an exalted opinion
OF our republican institutions and the prin-
c'p'es upon whi,h they are based that we
should oeyer fear the result when they were
brought SIDE by side aud in contact with
Tue bT'''sh'or say monarchical power. Their
influence would prevail; aud the only nur.
pose for which we could desire Oregon viz !:
to secure freedom and Consequently happi-
ness TO the people. would be accomplsbed.
We do hope our Govsrnuen, win no,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28
lMPoRTANr FROM MKxrco.-We notice

lMPoRTANr FROM MKxIco. notice
IN some OF our exchanges, statemen, to
The eff lht Mr.. Slidell, our Minister to
Mexico had been refuseda reception. and
arrived al New Orleans on his way home
Mexico fused TO receive him except ms a
special agent 10 ,reaJ on the sub, ect of Tex
us. Such lie was not, and Of course re-.
turned under the circumstances. II will
occasion no trouble we think.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28
Washington, April l3, 1916.

MONEY MATTERS The difficulty Of Oh.
tanning drafts on New York for Ohio
money, at Cleveland, and other points
at which bur money dealers have hereto
fore been in habit OF exchanging it, frs,
put up the rates of discount upon it, and
have since stopped IFS purchase altogether,
al some Of thu Offices. Ii would be diff
cult now to sel'a large amount Of western
bank notes here, except at very Jargc Dis
count The dealers in Canada moneJ keep
frm.-[Buf. Cour.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

New York Cry ELEcrroN.-This cleo.
ton came off on the 18th, and resulted in
a complete triuph of the democracy in the
election Of Andrew H. MickIe. for Mayor.
and l5 Of the l6 Aldermen. The demo
cratic candidate for Mayor, has majority
gilmore Than SEVEN THOUSAND over
the wing candidate, Taylor, and FOUR.
TEEN THOUSAND over Cozzens, the
Native candidate. The democrats also Q.
lected the Commissioner Of the Aims
House.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28
From the Racine Adrocafe.

Racine, S. S. Hurlbut, Dem.
Southport, Chauncey Davis, Dem.
Mt. Pleasant, Il. G. Kellogg, Dem
Wheatland, Preston Denton, Dem.
Rochester. Philo BeIden, Wing.
Caledonia, Alexander Logan, wing.
Paris, James II. Hall Dem.
Salem, Thomas SlockweIf, Dem.
Bristol, s. Epson, Liberty.
Pike, Humphrey Mount, wing.
darlington, Nathaniel Dickerson, Dem.
Brighton, Aaron Putnam, Dem.
Yorkrilie, Jesse d. Searls, Dem.
Raymond, Stephen o. Bennett, Dem.
PIT. Prairie, J. Dexter. Dem.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

The Copper excitement is getting up in
these parts as fast as at the East. We saw
a number ofpassengers on the NILE. which
left here on Monday night, who were on
their way 10 Lake Superior, the most re-
Gently scovered 'El Dorado" known TO
Geographers. We hear, too. tina: Copper
company is about to be formed in this town.
mil. Sent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

0FAllhough navigation has but Just o.
pencd, the boats which arrive leuve us
large quantities Of freight US well us
goodIy number Of passengers Appear
ances indicate an unusually brisk season of
business.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

GPThe Madison touched at our pier on
Sunday evening on her way to Chicago.
She will leave here for Buffalo, this after.
noon. The Madison still retains her pop.
ular commander, McFayden, and with her
excellent reputation, must command good
share of patronage, Notwithstanding the
new and splendid boats which are coming
out
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

In PICKLE Pickle. of
Clinton county, Pa, got into pickle by
marrying one Jacob Pickle; she ishes to
get out ofthe pick le, and TO avoid all future
Pickles. by procuring divorce from Pickle,
and thus becoming un-Pickled.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

RACINE COUNTY WING, is the title of
new paper which we find on our table. pub.
lIshed at Racine. by Edward Bliss II is of
good size, looks well, and possesses the u.
sual characteristics ofwhig papers. Its edi.
tor will have 10 drive pretty sharp quill to
compete with lis democratic opponent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

A sailor about being married. could no,
find change enough for the par.on's fees.
The Reverend gentleman. unwilling to
tie couple without the accustomed fee;
demurred. Jack. placing his hand in his
pocket, drew on, fe. shillings, saying,
"Never mind, brother, marry US as far as
il will go.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

GFThe Niagara, Reeds new boat, had
taken her furniture on board and was abou!
making an experimental trip 10 Detroit.
She is expected TO surpass any thing a..
float.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

o. The Racine County Wing, says
"Wc have been favored with the perusal of
o private letter from Hon. Nj. l.. MARTIN,
our delegate at Washington, 10 one of our
citizens, in which i, is confidently express
cd that the President will approve and sign
the Bill o. Appropriations"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

OF We are indebted to The N. Y. Tri-
bune for an extra containing the foreign
news by The Romer. Such fayors are thank
fully received.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

TIE WHEAr CRoP.-A friend from
Menominee tells US that The wheat, an
through the t;mbered lands in this country,
looks first raie; better than he has ever seen
it, at this season Of the year-TMil Sent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

CoMBINATIoN.-W are told q combina.
ton among the boats has been formed. 1t
is comprised Of fourteen boats, VIII CHI will
furnish one day each way. The fare is
established at Sl2 cabin and SO sleerage.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

CoMMERcE OF THE LAKEs.-Happening
on The Beach few mornings since, we coun-
ted at the piers and ahoat within range of
the vision,ien sail craft and propeller. And
this when navigation fov the season is hard.
~ resumed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

MELANCHOLY ACcIDENr.-A son of Dr:
Billings ,of Northumbe rland. in this county
was killed on the 9Th inst by the accide n
tai discharge of gun in the hands of his
brother. Our informant states tina, The two
brothers had agreed TO fire al Squirrel;
they pointed their guns at the game, but
ito squirrel changed lis position before they
could discharge their pieces, and following
1t up The gun Of one Of them was dscharg.
ed' the contents entering the abdomen Of
the other. The young man survived on
~ about thirty minutes Saratoga Sen,i-
mel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

CHAP TRAvELL,NG.-The fare between
New York and Albany, on the Hudson
River Steamboats,, is now only t,renty>frc
cents. The Albany Citizen says the num-
Der Of passengers is already very large.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

The Michigan Legislature have ..resol-
we'd" that the Lake Superior Mines and
minerals belong to that State, and not 10
Uncle Sam. lflhey are going TO raise the
question Of title, WISCONSIN will have .
word TO say in the masses.-[Ma Sent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

tits easy 10 see WHEN a girl thinks r,uch
oil her beau; for whenever lie approve es
her, she sortcr leans up 10 him ike siek
Kitten 10 hot bYi-k.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

The following occurs in the speech Of
c. ]. Ingersoll in relation to Mr.. Web.
ster:
The resolution for information. from
the Department Of State, will bring forth
proofs Of Mr.. Secretary Webster's misde
meanors in office, his FRAUDULENT msappli-
cation end personal use Of the public funds
and corruptng party presses with the mon
ey appropriated by law for the contingent
expenses Of foreign intercourse. When
discharged, as he was, from the depart
ment TO which he was so great disgrace,
he was delinquent. public defaulter.-
He did not account for the public money
he fraudulenily distracted from the de.
partment till more than year after he
was expelled from it, and did no, account
for most Of it then, by paying back the
money he distracted. blu, by vouchers fiom
VIGOROUSLY base agents of his choice. who
recip:ed for it. TO be expended in manag-
ing party presses. Papers from the De-
parsmcnt Of State, some Of them signed by
him, will reveal the mystery, Of which one
Of bis corrupt agents, 10 letter to him
marked '.prirate." appIause as Mr.. Web.
s:er's new and admirable mode Of settling
the Northeastern boundary question, after
the forty years laundering, however hon.
est and patriotic, Of Washington, The Ad.
anses, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe. Jack
son. and Van Buren,, who did not consider
it right to expend public moneys 10 cocrup-
ting the press and The people.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

The OREGON QUESTION. The Senate
had agreed TO take the question on The ..no.
ice" on Tuesday the I4th inst.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

A PHoToGRAPH WITNEss.-A gentle.
man al Versailles has lately applied for
divorce from his wife. on the ground Of
unfaiihfulness, and introduces as The prin-
cipal witness, daguerreotype of the
guilty party in the act Of embracing,
which Re took at the .ime, through an aper-
ture in the wall,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

There are 20 pilots, in the pilot service
of New York: none are eligible except to-
tai abstinence men. Therefore vessels are
neve, lost owing 10 drunken pilots The
English Lere might borrow leaf out Of
the Americans book. The frs, thing an
English pilot asks for, is glass Of grog;
whilst the New York pilot, who boarded
US hundred miles from port. was pledged
in common with the other SO ofihe fraier-
nifty, to drink nothing stronger than tea or
coffee, or they Douh be refused license.
-GRubio's Travels.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

Every bar should be supplied with q
cows tail, Doctor"
Why so, Eph!''
because cows tail 10 whisky
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28
From the New York Evening Posi,


Henry Clay NOMINATED ONCE MOI.
The wings Of the city had a, qualification,
last evening at Niblo' ., to celebrate IN.
birth day of Henry Clay. 1t is said h the
reports that theassemblage was pretty !a,ge
and OF course very spir tied, Mr.. Jo.e0h
L. White was called 10 preside, and made
the speech of the evening. In the eour.e
81 his eulogium. Mr.. White took occasion
10 re-nomina,e Mr.. Clay for the Presiden.
tlal contest Of ls4s. We quo:e a passao.
rom one OF the morning papers:
INT. White then reviewed the effect Of
lie policy OF Polk and his administrator
upon our currency, our commerce. and
our foreign relations. We are almos, in
vowed IN war, and this state Of thing, il
likely to continue until lS4S. What Is to.
Dc done? Mr.. w said that, as for him.
sell, land the result would prove how ma.
ny would agree with him, )-come veal ar
woe, no was not bound by any partv obli
gauon 10 take partin any unjust proc eedinr.
ne was Tree to obey the call Of duty: and
come ~ha' Will come, be it defeat or sue
cess through good report, sgains, friend.
or enemies, 1t in 1918, he could find a suc.
hc'ent number OF men to 60 with him, he
would avow TO the world that no should
prefer duty to policy-he should di.charoe
his obligations TO the nation, and to ri.
man Of all others best fitted for the highest
station in their gif;,.-and regardles. of
party nominations made from considers.
tons OF policy he should vote for Hen,v
Clay and for no other. This was receiv.
60 with nine deafening cheers, and long
continued applause')
But loud es was the applause which greer.
ca ms sentiment, there were certain wings
who did not feel disposed 10 have Henry
clay thrust down their throals for the 4lh
or 9th tune. Among others,
"Mr. Greedy rose to explain WHY he had
not joined in the very hearty response to
the remarks ofthe president. He said he
differed from Mr.. Clay on some importan;
public questions. On his pa 1T these differ.
ences had always been frankly expressed.
as they certainly had on that of Mr.. CLAW.
SO far as abilities and public Sc rvices were
he was mo st decidedly in favor
OF him as candidate; but he must say
that he should feel bound to consult the
probabilities of success. He must look q,
the whole circle of his duties. He had re.
sofred to hare nothing more to do with
President making. He had some small
Thore IN ls4O, and he was perfectly so.is.
il d. lie would let those who had mora
confidence in their opinions than he had in
his, select the candidate He would sun.
por' him, when he should be named, but ic
re was to give vote in making selection,
IL. n
Mr.. Greely then spoke AT some length Of
the Tariff and Sub Treasury
We have taken the pains to iial,cise a
sentence in this address, which is full of
instruction TO wing minds.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

0T The majority for State Government,
in this county is 1881.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28
Joint Ballet Il6


Democratic majority in the Senate l !;
do in the House over the Wings and 6 o.
yer al; Toucey Dem will therefore be
elected Governor. No United States SEN
ator is to be chosen by this Legislature.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

CoNNECTICUT.-Weh have complete re-
turns of the Connecticut election. The
new Leg stature is constituted as follows:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28
FIRST IN THE MARKET.

Francis & Hawley are opening splen>
did assortment. just received. Of Hats. Caps
and Clothing, for summer wear.
We are requested to stage that the steam
er OREaoN Capt. Corroh, will leave Mil
waukee regularly during the season, at Z
O'Clock P. NJ. Of tho day she is advertised
to star, from Chicago. She may 10 ex
pecled here on Satprday.-fMil Sent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

washington Correspondence OF the Evening Post
1t seems not yet definitely settled that
Mr.. Slidel!has been rejected, but that re-
suit seems almost inevitable from the fact
that Paredes's administration has coalesced
with or succumbed to the monarchal party,
which is most determinedly hostile to the
United States.
This think it TOO safe to predict, name
ly, that ifthat party suncced SO far as TO Or
ganize government and seat prince on
the throne Of Mexico, we shall have to fight
a European army in defence of the frontier
Of Texas; within eighteen months trust
the energy ind foresight of our adminstra :
ton are equal to the emergency.
We are now in state of war with Mexi-
no, that is, supposing Mr.. Slidell to have
been rejected, with vast unsettled claims a..
gainst her. We desire to make no conqucsl
other territory, but we want; and must have
indemnification for losses, spoilatons and
indignities suffered at her hands. The mode
and the means of redress are for the consid
Grafton Of our executive. Instant action of
some kind is demanded.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

Vou Er b. PALMER, at his Real Estate and
GAL Agencies.
No. 90, Pine Street, Philadelphia:
No. 100, Nassau Street, New York:
No. TO- State Street. Boston and Southeas
corner OF Baltimore and Calvert Streets, Baltit
IN o's, Agent for receiving Subscriptions, Advcr
ements for the .sTyLyGRApH." ~
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28
SOUTHPORT GLEE CLUB.

For the Telegraph.
Mr.. Editor: have had the pleasure of
being presen. at the last two meetings Of
the Southport Glee Club, held in this
village, and am confident that express
the sentiments Of a large number of gu.
citizens who were present, in saying that
the performances were of most interest
ing and gratifying characters. Their mu-
sic is well selected and many of the pieces
are performed in admirable style. The
Glee Club. am informed design 10 hold
weekly public meetings, and | hope that
such Of our citizens Us have hitherto not
attended, will not deny ihems elves the
pleasure Of listening TO their excellent
singing. The Glee Club are making a.
chievements in The temperance cause, and
every one who feels an interest IN the
promotion Of that cause, should lend his in
f1uence to encourage these efforts. X.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

GA correspondent OF the Chicago Dem
ocrat writing from Washington with re.
gard TO the Tariff bill says:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-28

appears that TO pay the losses and expenses
of 1874 the assessments made were about
8 mills on each hundred dollars insured
and the losses and expenses Of 1S45 re
qursd an assessment Of only about 2 mills
upon each hundred dollars insured, the los
ses of those two years averaging only about
2 2 mills upon each hundred dollars. In
in this estimates losses upon The most haz.
ardous kinds Of property are included,
whereas. for farmers property, or isolated
dwellings, in villages, and towns the whole
amount Of losses and expenses would not
require an assessment exceeding one mill
or one and half mills upon each hundred
dollars Of insurance.
For two years past, they show that their
premiums received from new members
the ) per cent paid on premium no,es-has
not only been sufficient 10 pay the losses of
said Company, tut TO leave balance OF
cash in the Treasury amounting TO SS.3Oj,
2l."
"Tbe following extracts are from annual
report of the Potage County, Ohio, Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, published on the
10Th day Of c CT. lS45.
THE Board 81 DIREcroRs REpoRr,"
"That there have been issued during
s'the year ending Oct. LIST, lS45, ls46 Pol
"icies Insurng properly to the amount Of
"s1, 4OO,67l, Premium Notes. received
s.ihere for. Sl20, 366. No loss has occurred
.'dnring nc last year which has not been
s'allowec. The whole amount Of losses
Sustained by the Company from the CON-
.mencsmont of its operations mp 10 Oct lst.
..lS45, has been SO. 223,73. The whole
ssameont assessed for. losses during the IL
"years Of the COmpany's operations 10 81
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
From the Horticulturst for November.
Notes on s'Packing House Salt'' for Manure

IcASNor recommend too highly the advanta-
ges, for application to gardens and orchards, of
the refuse sail obtained from the packing houses.
have not, as yet arrived at positive analysis
of this fetilzer; but as blood, and small PARTICLES
of bone in a putrescent state ARE among its COM
ponent parts you can form some idea of its val
ne as a manure ADDED to its utility as destroy
er of insects in the larva state.
You recommend common salt. as a topdres-
sing in fruit orchardsa las being strongly disagree
able to nearly all this class Of insects" Curculio
or Plum-weevil, and an excellent reommenda-
ton it is.
The olfactories of insects in general. appear
to be wonderfully acute, therefore the compound
to which allude, having an exceedingly power
full and offensive odor.s particularly obnoxious to
these troublesome intruders. ! put less than a
quart round each peach tree, and then gave the
field top-dressng, at the rate of six bushel to
the acre, after planting potatoes in the drill
My peaches are in the most healthy and fruit
full condition: and am now digging the cropoi
potatoes, and as yet have found no sign of dis
ease. although the very next field is Affected
When | have housed the whole will send
you the result, feeling quite sanguine that good
and sound yield will class Inc among the fortu-
nate.
To those of your readers, who may be des-
rous of getting this manure, and testing its prop
critics, will remark that any of the packing
houses in New York will be glad to dispose of it,
at about twenty-five cents per barrel unless a
demand may induce them to raise the price.
Salt Isl wonderful food for plants, and strange
to me is it that none of the agricultural clubs
have called the attention of farmers to the inn
portance of its use. Another time, | can give
you my experience in its application to meadows,
etc.
The advantages of the salt which has been
previously used in packing meat. are, feel GER
tain from my own experiments, very considera-
ble As fertilizer. the anamal matter mixed
with it being large, it is greatly increased in
value while being considered a refuse article,
it may usually b. obtained at such prices as
render it one of the cheapest manures.
WV. b. ODpIE.