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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

TARIFF AND FREE TRAoE.-The tariff
ties are making desperate aitemps TO Tighten
the agricultural integes: Of the country with
the idea that reduction Of the tariff is 10
destroy the home market for prophets with
out furnishing anolter When the extent
of agricultural interest of the country, is
compared with ;he manufacturing, such an
idea is preposerous enough. There spTo-
baby not single State in the Union, but
furnishes within her own holders, produce
enough for all the manufacturers in her
midst, after those engaged in raising it,
have had their supply. Ia Massachusetts,
for instance, by q return made last year
it appears that there are engaged in manu-
features in that State 1881 persons.-
Well, each individual, probably consumes
during the year barrel of flour, making
1881 bbls. Now if Massachusetts her.
self was unable TO supply one pound of
this product. how much of Wisconsin would
it require 10 do it. We have not the data
at hand TO make a calculation, but on
rough guess, We apprehend that Racine
could probably furnish the requisite quaint
ty. In Pennsylvania, allowing every posi-
bic latitude in numbers for those engaged
in the coal and iron business, there are
single counties in that State, that can fur
nish twice as much -four as the whole OF
them can use, and yet western farmers ale
threatened with a destruction Of the home
market in consequence of a reduction Of
tie tariff. This reduction at very worst
may stop a factory or put out forge fire
here and there which was started on spcCu-
laton, but, if i should sink them all in the
South Sea, with all engaged in them, il
mould make about the same commotion in
the agricultural void, that tlropping a stone
in Lake Michigan would cause in It's wa
tels The annual increase in Wisconsin is
sufficient we suppose, to feed the manu-
facturers in the whole Union. The mar
ket Of the world is not too large, and our
producers want free trade, that their pro.
dues may flow wherever they may be
wan;ed. But furher:-Wilhin the last
four weeks Indian Corn in the n Y. mar
ket, ra sed, in consequence of shipments to
Europe, from so 10 so cents per bushel.
and flour in the same time from 81, to So
per barrel. This is ia a great measure in
consequence of tie free trade policy pur-
sued by Europe. Distinctions have been
removed aud our produce is flowing outin
its natural channels, and is in demand
Let tanners calculate the wealth such ad
vances as this add TO The country; indeed
TO their own pockets. and then calculate
again how long it would take by taxing
them to protect the manufacturer TO bring
abou. the same result Obstruction to
trade and commerce by means of tariffs
and restrictions, are to the country what
OBJ tructons - the free circulation of the
blood, are TO the Individual. On the one
hand health, energy, vigor, and wealth; on
the other disease, Iunguor, and poverty
The people have their cho ce, and II is
matter oT astph' shment that many are S.
posed 10 cling to the evil, Notwithstanding
its palpa6le character
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30
Correspondence of the Picayune.
MINOR MORALS OF THE MEX
leans.
CAuARGo, August Is, 1916.


| have been walking about town this ev-
ening. looking at the Mexicans as they
were "doing up their chores" for the night.
A little back from the plaza the streets were
filed with herds of goats and sheep. The
Mexlcans are primitive people in their
habits, They plough their fields with crook
ed sticks drawn by oxen, with sticks for
yokes, lasheA 10 their horns. They grind
their corn and mix The dough both in one
operation, the only instance in which they
60 ahead Of The Americans, and bake and
eat it, all at one sitting. AT shutdown the
women turn out with their earthen jars, 10
bring drinking wafer from the river, and The
streets are filled with them, From sunrise
until 10 o'clock in the morning, the waters
edge is lined with females washing clothes.
About 3 o'clock A. NJ, the water contains
a great many of them of all ages bathing.
This morning | rose very early in order
to 90 down and battle before the senoras
and senoriias were out. After selecting an
obscure pace, plunged in, and was enjoy
ing the refreshing element, when | heard
female voices decendlng the steep bank 10
the very nook | had chosen! There was
no escape, for there was no other landing
place in hundred yards; my clothes were
on shore, and might be carried off, there
was strong eddy TO pass; | was caught
An empty barrel was fastened by string TO
the shore, and retreated behind the float
in bulwark, merely peeping over to sec who
was coming. A young "lady," about eigh-
teen, with TWO small giis, descended 70 the
waters edge, within SIX feet of me, and
locked at my clothes. "Vestidos, Ameri-
canos!" said one Of The little girls pointing
TO my clothes.
raised my head suddenly above The bar
rel, hoping to frighten them away, but TO
my prise the tar senorlta, instead Of be-
ing startled very politely bade me ''buenos
di s." and all hands began to show unmis
taxable signs of joining me i'll my acqua>
tic exercise. This rendered me desper-
ate, and forgetting every thing Ike gallant
ry, sang out ''Vamos! vamos!'' at them,
but they only laughed at my poor effort at
Spanish. and went on with their prepara
ions' The only way in which could get
rid of them was by scattering them with
water and mud, and crying, VamosF' In
stances Of this kind occur here every day.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

A letter from CamaTgo, dated 29lh nit,
states that there was cons derable sickness
among the Mexicans.
Col. Peyton was still with Gen. Taylor,
and would go on with him. Major Gen.
Butler had established his head quarters al
Camargo.
A correspondent Of the Times, wiring
from Camago, Aug. Slst, says, Gen. Tay-
lor expected 10 be at Monterey by the 18th
Sept, and in Saltillo, about 60 miles be-
you'd, about the lst Oct.
1t IS certain there will be no resistance
between Camargo and Monterey.
Col. Hayes, in his tour OF upwards of 200
miles, met no resistance.
Gen. Worth has not seen an enemy. A
single company Of Texas Rangers have
traveysed the country in ditfesen, directions
and have met no opposition.
The MeXjcans have no army that can re-
sjst the one row moving against them.
\ letter from Sanieria de Bexar states
that Gen. VOL WIS 10 put in mot ion his
dv.sou upon Chihuahua On the 18th INST
He only walls for supplies ftom Lavacca,
Which are on the way. The General has
been preparing for the invasion Of the prov
ince of chihuahua since the l4lh ul,. He
VII. no doubt, enter its capital IN the month
of October.
The force now concentrated is rising of
5000. OF these, 8 companies are regulars.
4 OF dragons, of artillery. aud OF the
9th inlantry-aIl efficient and well conn
manded.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

Mr.. EINEYARD-Some Of our friends,
and particularly those skilled il legal lore,
tell us that the Convention cannot expel
this individual from their midst That he
has been tried by the proper tribunal, and
declared innocent, and that therefore he Is
innocent, in all questions OF this character.
These same friends tell us that Grant county
Las disgraced herself by eleciing him, and
that their individual opinion Of the transact
ti1n in which he was engaged was in no
wise altered by the decision Of the Green
county jury. Now with regard to the
power ofihe Convention in view ol'lhe law,
these friends are probably light; but is It
not a singular condition of things, when
these men tell US that Giant county has
disgraced herself, and that there is really
no question ofthe mans guilt, that the Con.
vention yet has no power 10 Vndicate Itself
and the territory from foul stain. Several
OF the members of tie Convention were
witnesses Of the Transaction; tue facts were
all before them; in their own hearts they
know whether murder was committed, YET
because jury, no matter how procured, no
matter what appliances used, declares the
man innocent, they are obliged to smother
the truth, clasp hands with him, and accord
TO him the highest station socially and po-
litcalIy. We are doubtless talking in, as
many will say, very unsophist.c1ted man
ncr with regard to this matter. 1t IS proba-
bly, folly to expect that facts and truth,
where they are PLAN and palpable, shall be
accorded a precedence in considering Of
this matter; but if we were a member Of The
Convention, It would certainly be our mis-.
fortune to overleap all decisions Of Green
county jnr.es, with Mr.. Rutlcdge at the
head of them, and act in accordance with
what we knew-with facts, Of which, on the
part of those knowing to them, there could
not be two opinions. Verd.cts of jures
should correspond in some degree with
justice and facts: but where they DO not.
however effective they may be in preventing
a man from being punished for the crime,
they should not be permitted TO influence
public opinion in any respect, or the action
OF a tribunal such as this Convention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30
THE MEXICAN w AR.

The Magnetic Telegraph at Baltimore
reports that The letter from the United S.
squadron in the Calf has been received in
Washington, which gives the substance Of
the Mexican Governments response TO the
peace Iropost'on. They refuse 10 enter in
10 negotiations until the American land and
naval forces have been Withdrawn from the
terr torres and The harbogs Of Mexico!
Il tbs report be true. as It unquesiona,
bic is, it puts an end for the present, OF all
hopes of a restoration Of Pc between the
Nolhern and Southern Republics. There
is no course left for the President bnt to
prosecute the war with increased vigor, and
compel the stupid and selfish military des
pots TO a settlement Of the dfficuty. Mex
leo as a nation can have nothing to gain by
The wal; we doub; not indeed that if the
matter were left to the people of Mex co,
peace would speedily be cs abliShcd, but the
element Of these wletched soldier chiefs is
disorder and battle, and they will continue
hosIIilies as long as they can thereby rec
commend themselves to the more fcrocious
spirits, or achieve chances OF personal sue
cess.
As to the profered mediation Of Great
Britain, we hardly think it will, or ought to
be accepted. Negotiation will only post
ponc IA result which in the end will have TO
be gained at the point Of the sword II Ev-
ening Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

INV YORK PoLIrrcs. town and
County Conventions in this State are being
held for the selection Of County Officers,
and The appointment of delegates 10 the
State Convention. The friends of the
Democratic Cause throughout the Union
have been apprehensive that the seeming
divisions in the party here would lose US
that 6 liant Staie. elujge from the re-
suits OF the county conventions which have
reached US, that the divisions are but
seeming, for there appears to be great
unanimiy in designating Silas Wright
as the candidate for re election 10 the Gu.
berna,orial chair. lie will undoubtedly be
nominated, and will secure the whole
strength OF the party with some exception.
We shall look confidently for his reelection
by larger majority lhun he received on
his frs, election.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30
LATER FROM THE SOUTH.

NEw YORK, Sept. II 81 O'Clock P. NJ.
The I Telegraph despatch last night is as
follows:
A letter from the u. S. squadron, in the
Gulf, received in Washington, YES the
substance Of the Mexican Governments
response 20 The Peace proposition. They
refuse to enter into negotiations till the
American land and naval forces have been
Withdrawn from their territories, and the
harbors of Mexico.
We are assnled here that this IS the ans
wer which the President received yesterdy
afternoon by government express from
Pensacola.
AImonte is Secretary OF War. and RECON
of Foreign Afi>irs. Sauna Annals admin
i>tfalion has been begin auspicious y
Santa Anna himself is at his country seat,
and expected to 80 to the capitol in day
or two.
No preparations were making in Mexico
to carry on the war. A brigade formed
and equipped complete. to march against
Gen. Taylor, will not move from that city.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

MExlco.-The prospect Of peace with
Mexico, seems at present remote. The
refusal 10 negotiate unless our army is
Withdrawn from their midst, and our navy
from their coast, Of course, puts an end 10
the hope of negotiation. II would be ralh-
er weak policy for the United States 10
withdraw her forces, and leave ffwhere
she started, in anticipation tina, Mexico
nigh, possibly do the fair thing in nego,i-
at;oc. There appears to be nothing left,
but TO push on the war with yigor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

The commander of the steamer Princeton
had received letter from Capt. Carpenter,
of The lost Truxton. He writes from Tux
pan, that tho health ofthe officers and crew
is excelleni--lhat they are well treated by
The Mexlcans, and their private property
respected.
lbs letter is written subsequent TO the
destruction Of the Brig, so that The officers
of The Princeton were deceived bv the
soldiers at the mouth Of the river, who in.
formed that our prisoners had been sent to
Tampco
The crew Of the Princeton, are suffering
much from scurvy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

GRAPES. Tie first product Of Wiscon-
,in culture we have seen was presented to
US, by Elijah Steele Esq 1t was a bunch
beautiful to the eye, and delicious to the
+ sc; the product Of vine in his garden
in the Norh Ward, from which, he tells
US, he picked one bushel. When such
fruit as that can be had for the culture, No
person ought 10 do without.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

ACCIDENTAL German, who recently
came into the country, had mis- leg caughl
IN a threshlng machine he was tending,
west of here on the OPlain, which crushed
it up 10 the knee joint. 1t was ampulaed
by DR.. jerks of this town, and the patient
is now we believe doing well. Rather an
unfortunate reception for the poor Ger.
man, in his new home.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

4 LII persons interested in the estate of Tehn
"A Seton, late OF the town OF Burlin Qton, in the
county of Racine, deceased, will take notice that
the und' rsigned have this day been appointed ~
Volny French, Judge of Probate of the county Of
Racine, Administrative and Administrative upoh
said estate. All persons indebted 10 said estate
wall make immediate payment TO the undersigned
at the Office Of Messrs. Royce 81 Cole in the VI
lage of Burlington, and those the estate owes
will also present the same for payment vita
proper vouchers.
Burlington Sept l0h, 1876.
JOHN l.. KENDALL, Admir-.
LURINDA SETON, Adm'Y.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

The San has some later intelligence from
California.
Tie inhabitants were, generally, in favor
of the United States retaining possess of
the country.
AGer several dy winters, they have now
had rainy season, and a prospect of a
good harvest on the plantations.
The natives seem to look forward 10 an
neXlton, ,horgh they are somewhat indjf:
ierent about it.
Near the town Of The Angels, is large,
sandy, plain, at the foot of some mountains.
in which they have discovered quantities Of
gold.
a common laborer can gather the amount
of 81 der day.
The plan of getting the ore, is to wash
the sand in fiat basket.
Mines of coal biuminous pitch and pew
ter, have teen found at Sonora on the bay
of San Francisco.
A Quicksilver mine has been opened by
a New Yorker, and another by native of
observation-disclosures are liz successful oper-
alton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

A letter has been received today from
Pensacola. stating that the Potomac frigaie
was in the citing, but had rot got up to
town. The first mail will bring accounts
from her; ba; It is not probable that she
will bring any reply TO the letter from our
Secretary OF State 10 the Mexican govern
ment: which was sent ashore at Vera
Cruz by commodore Conner, under flag
Of truce, on the 26,h of Augus,.-1Uhi
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30
A MARRIAGE nv Tr,rcs

"A MARRIAGE BY TELEcRApH-r
New l ork correspondent of The pbn ..
delpha Enquirer tells The following una
.ry: o 30
There IS a story current here am,
the "upper ten," which if true. is om.
the most extraordinary occurrences u
ever took place and throws all the no ,"''
lists of the present age entirely into "
shade. ltappears that a certain Won.
lady the daughter Of one ofthe wealth.
merchants in Boston, had formed an
tachment for a handsome young m,
who was clerk in her fathers coun,,
room' and had determined to have h,
tor better or worse, although her a,boj
had previously given her hand to anorb.
sutton.
The lady's father having heard of III,
attachment, feigned ignorance, but des.
mined to break it off, and give his dapo,
ter to the gentleman he had promi2..
her. For this purpose he directed ~,
young man 10 take passage in one Of ~.
left steamers tho, New York and pro,..'
to England. and transact some bun.
for him there. The lovers accordr.
came TO New York, but meantime :.
young lady got some knowledge of /.
fathers intentions, and sent a messag..
telegraph 10 that effect 10 her lover !;
New York.
The expedient the two lovers resor.
TO for accomplishing their desire and !.
ieating the fathers views, was novel -.
extraordinary. She took her stand in H.
Geographic office in Boston, and he a.
the same, with a magistrate, in the Of,
in New York, and with the aid of l,y
ding. they were made bone Of one b.,
and flesh of one flesh. This is CERTAIN
applying this invention 10 purpose ne,
er contemplated by Professor Morse am
exhibits great deal of ingenuity.
A few days since. the lady's father in.
sisted upon her marriage with the gen.
tleman he bad selected for her, and =,
might be expected, he was amazed when
she told him she was already the wfeo
Mr.. B., and the manner in which Il.
ceremony was performed. Mr.. B., fol.
lowed his employers directions, and Wen
In the steamer to England. The me,
chant, | have heard. is taking measurs
to contest the validity of the marriage.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30
LAKE ERIE AND THE CRY or NJ,

LAKE ERIE AND THE CRY or Norr
MENTs IN CONVERSATION BY TELEGRAM
"A communication was made from Buffalo
to Baltimore. Maryland, on Tuesday after
noon, and an answer was received at the
Telegraph office in this city in about two
hours 1t will be borne in mind that the
wIes are not, as yet, connected between
New York and jersey City and that the
communication and answer had both to he
rewritten at jersey City and Philadelphia.
Bluff Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

A home league has been established at
Wheeling, Va. in which individuals who
sign j; pledge themselves 10 bend THEN en-
ergies to procuring the enactment again Of
high duties on the part of government-
These gentlemen have a Herculean task
on their shoulders; nothing more than TO roll
the earth back few years, and blot the
light Of the present day from mems minds
We trust these gentlemen may live to
accomplish their work which is equivalent
10 wishing that their shadows may nerer
be less.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

AT Bristol on the 22d inst, bv u. Tat.
tie Esq, Mr.. MARTIN TOl RTE
LOTT, 10 Miss. JULIA CLARK.
On Monday, the l4,h inst. bv J. Stew.
art, Esq, Of Ceresco. HENRYT. Ht>rox
OF Erie Pa. TO Miss. EvELlNE v. daugh.
ter OF +. Dorchester Esq, of Marquel,
County, Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

FREEMAN's CAsE.-Mr. Justice Boards
ly, alter consultation with the Chief Justice
has allowed writ OF error, and directed a
stay oil execution in The case of Freeman.
convicted At Auburn OF the Murder of The
Van Ness family.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

WIG NOMINATION IN YORK STATE
TIE Wing Nominating Convention of New
York. have designated as the Candidate for
Governor, JoHi YcUNe of Livingston &c.
Lieutenant Governor, Hamilton FlsH of
New York City.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

A SANTA FE ExpEDlTIoN.-The Nation
al lnteIlgencer has a letter from Benl's
Fort, from which we copy this paragraph:
The principal information is from let
ters written by Americans at Santa Fe to
American traders now at Benl's Fort, in
which they advise the trade rs TO come on
to Santa Fe; that the Governor has prom
lsed that he Americans shall be well
treated, &c. These letters were brought
by Mexican. who was kept prisoner by
Capt. Moore until Col. Kearney's arrival
The Mexican stated that be was told by
ArmJo 10 deliver the letters and 10 take
good look about the fort, so as to tell him
wha, was going on. He also stated That
on the day he left Santa Fe council Of the
principal men had met, 10 determine
whether 10 receive US as friends or enc,
mics. From this many infer that we will
have no fighting. As the case now stands,
1t will not be a matter OF surprise il we
are met by respectable force as TO num-
bers; nor would it be matter Of surprise
If not gun was fired. Col. Kearney.
soon after his arrival, sent the Mexican all
through our large camp, in order TO give
him good look. After he had counted all
The tents, and made calculation of our
force, he exclaimed, MY God. VIVA, is 10
become of nv poor Republic7 2"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30
PROBATE NOTICE.

IE>O the heirs and next of Kin TO Isaac
Sheldon late of the Town Of Southport
IN The County of Racine and Territory Of
Wisconsin deceased, will you please take
notice that application has been made %
the undersigned Judge of Probate OF tie
County aforesaid for letters of adninsua.s
upon said Estate. Now therefore YOU are
hereby notified to appear before me at mJ
ottlce IN eVlllage q Southport on the liii
day of October next at 10 O'Clock in The
forenoon Of said day and take out said le..
tiers or show cause why same should not DO
granted TO one or more Of the creditors Oh
said Es.a:e.
VOLNEY FRENCH.
Judge Of Probate.
Southport Sept. lS 1876.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

HE BEST BANKER.--The Boston Post
asks-Why would The figure of Justice be
invaluable as banker?-and answers, be-
cause You would always find a balance in
her hands.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

No PARTY MEN.-Col. Benton, in one
OF his letters, thus briefly and truly defines
"no-party man." "Show me-" says he,
"a no-party man, and will point you 10
an individual who either figures a, the head
or bangles al the tail Of federalism
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

We understand that the arrangements iu
counting the Magnetic Telegraph line lfon
Washington TO New . leans have compe
ted, and commencement of the work v
be made forthwith, and vigorously proseca.
ted.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-09-30

The best yet.-"My dear Polly. | am
surprised at your taste in wearing All.
Other woman's hair on vour head" said
Mr., Smith 10 his wife. my dear Joe.
am equally asionisbed that you persA
IN wearing another sleeps mooi on your
back"