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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
From The Baltimore Patriot.
Washington, Feb. 81, 1876

Washington, Feb. 81, 1916.
JOHN HAMpDEN PLEAsANTs is dead
He died this morning at 2 O'Clock, of the
wounds inflicted upon his person by Thomas
Richie, Jr., in their recent rencentre.
learn the facts to be substantially as
follows:
The quarrel had gone on in their news
papers to such an extent that Mr.. Peasants
thought himself called upon to bring the
matter to crisis. He therefore sent re-
quest to Mr.. Richie to meet him at spe-
cited place and hour across the river from
Richmond with side arms. Mr.. Richie
sent word back that he could not consent to
settle the affair in that way. Mr.. Pleasants
sent him word that the matter must be set
died, and IN that way.
MIR. Richie then prepared himself with
revolver of six barrels, two duelling pistols,
and horseman's short sword, and re-
paired to the place designated, at the time
named.
Mr. Peasants, who had not arrived, wore
two (or four-there is doubt about this)
common pistols and sword cane. A friend
of MIR. Peasants approached Mr.. Richie,
and said to him, that he thought The diff
Guilty might be settled if the latter would do
one thing, and that was, 10 acknowledge
that he believed Mr.. Peasants TO be a
brave man. Mr.. Richie replied that once
he could have done this, but now he having
called him there, and not appearing himself
he could not make such ain acknowledgment.
Mr.. Pleasanis friend then informed him that
he would have TO fight Mr. Richie re-
piled very well, he had come there TO meet
Mr.. Peasants. The friend Of the lat
ter left the spot and went to his principle
who was not far of. Soon after, Mr. Pleas
ants appeared approaching Mr.. Richie,
in advance Of the two friends
who had accompanied him to the spoil
As he approached at rapid pace, Mr.
Richie fred successively his two duelling
pistols, resting each on his left arm, drawn
up in an angle for that purpose. He then
his revolver, and fired either four
or five Of its barrels. After he bad fred
first upon Mr.. Peasants, the latter drew
and fred thrice without effect. all the time
rushing up to Mr.. Richie, and whea nelr
enough he struck him With bis sword cane,
when the scabbard flew off, and Mr. Richie
struck up the blade or spear with his short
sword--in doing which ne received the
point of MIR. Peasants spear in the corner
Of his mouth, cutting upwards slight cash.
Mr.. Pleasauis then fell having received
five wounds from the pistol shots 81 bis an
lagonlst, il not one fro n his shoft sword
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
A WISE MON ARCH.

The Paris correspondent Of the N. Y.
Courier DIES Eiats Unis, after adyerting to
the agnated condition of Europe from
which, however, he anticipates only partial
disturbance, which few re ,ments will
quell,and the scaffold will do the rest-thus
speaks of the Prussian monarch:-The
King of Prussia, from conviction or calcula-
iion, or caprice, puts himself at the head of
the political and religious movement in
Germany. He has just uitereda sentiment,
which will ring through Europe. A depu-
tation from the Catholic Chapter Of Pasen
having presented itself before him, for the
purpose ofpraying him 10 take measures a.
gainst the religious movement of Ronge.
the King replied: "My dear friends, i'm
provemen, is stronger than am; nothing
can prevail against it," Then addressing
himselfto NJ. Sipski, who has the finest
flocks Of sheep in all prussian Poland, he
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

nFWe are one Of the radicals alluded
TO in the sheer Of the editor of the Ameri-
can on the subject of the collection laws
Believing them entirely unnecessary, we
much desire 10 have the people relieved from
the intolerable burthens they impose. And
this is desire not confined TO ourself by any
means, nor indeed 20 few in this section
of the territory, but shared in common all
over the territory, and by some Of our ables.
expect re FORM of this character 10 be rea-
Oily effected nor to be accomplished at one
step. There are too many shallow sncerers.
and timid conservatives. who from interest or
incapacity to comprehend, cling to old Gus
toms, however wicked, to prevent any spec.
dy change. But those engaged in such
reforms can wait, for the spirit which
prompts them TO the work shows them cleaf-
ly the day of triumph. We shall go on
step by step in the good cause, till the re-
suit we seek is alta med; and so sure as pro.
gress is the destiny of man, so sure are we
of the end we seek.
OF course, with those who cannot com.
prehend the nature and bearing of prnci-
pie, we expect the fact that Mississippi has
moved among the first in the matter will
have bad effect; for whether right or wrong
in her troubles, it cannot be denied that
Mississippi has obtained reputation for
honesty exceedingly disagreeable 10 all
Kingdoms, states, and indeed men, whose
own honesty consists entirely of words =
She has not been at all hypocritical, but has
said what she would, and what she would
not do, which cannot be forgiven, when
like others, she might have got her honesty
so cheap; simply by promising, performing
not being in any wise necessary in some vo-
cabulaIies. The trouble with our friend is,
he has too mean an opinion ofmank ind. He
doubtless argues as all others do, from the
standard which involuntarily raises itself in
his own mind. This is wrong standard
for general application, but the trouble in
his case can be obviated by making an ex-
ception in favor of his creditors, if he should
have any after the establishment Of such a
policy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
"THE PEOPLES CONVENTION"

We have read with some surprise, an ar
ticle with The above heading in the Amer-
can Freeman. Surprise, as coming from q
party that since its establishment has more
blindly, and with less reason adhered strict.
ly to party organization than any other; and
too in the face and eyes of the Beloit reso-
lutions, to sustain none but aboliuonists in
the coming election. But we see design
in II. Sratagem is to accomplish, if posi-
bic, what other means have failed TO do
heretofore. BY jesutical protestations of
unbounded regard for the people, attempts
are TO he made TO throw into confusion and
anarchy the PRESENT two organized parties,
in the hope that ii may work to the benefit
ofthe abolition party, satisfied that ii can
not meet with any worse condition than at
present. We do Tot propose to analyse the
article at any length, but as briefly as posi-
bic TO allude 10 it.. II advocates total abb
rogation of all party in the election of dele
gates TO form constitution, because of a
variety of reasons set forth, the substance
of which are, that it is not possible for
convention so constituted to be cana
bic or honest. Now we ask, if the same
reasoning will not hold good at all times in
any and all elections. If our principles
and party organization are not good now,
were they ever gooda Ii we ever believed
them, and labored for them, for the good of
the country at large, is it less imperative
now upon US 10 do il; on the contrary the
more important The occasion, are we not the
more impelatively called on 10 OBEY and
abide by them. We should dstrust the
honesty Of any man ofwbatever pariy.in the |
principles he proiessed, If at any time or !
under any circumstances he proposed TO Law
them asidei aud certainly we should consid. |
or him entirely wanting if on an occasion
so important as the forming of the consiitu
ton he proposed to do it. We are demo-
craft because we firmly believe, the princi-
pies oil that party are for the good of the
people and county, and we belong 10 and
advocate the existence OF party because i,
is the only ilicient mode of carving them
out.
We have been disposed to concede TO our whig &
abolition friends the same honesty of belief in
their own creed, aud the same purposes in
their party But when they propose to a.
bandon their position, what shall we think
Of ihems Either that they have no faith or
confidence in their principles or they are
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

0F7It is said that Gen. Scott has issued
an order TO discontinue the firing of morn
ing and evening guns, at the several militia
ny posts in our country. We wish every
useless custom could be as readily dispen-
sed with; and more particularly should we
be gratifed if the money saved in this case
could be devoted in some way to so mpro-
wing the morals of the country, that eventu>
ally, morning and evening guns, and guns
at all times, where their object is the de-
struction of human life, could be dispensed
with and forever abolished.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
Cor. Chicago DernooGc1i
WASHINGTON, March 9Th, 1916.

The Senate had up Oregon, to-day, az
usual. Senator Haywood, of North Car.
DINA had the floor and took the comprom.
Use gronnd. | begin to despair of doing
any thlng efiectual for Oregon, during
this Congress. There is great deal Of
noise made here upon the matter. Bu,.
when DIRECT vote was had ON The resolu.
ton that GU: rights were no longer a fl
subject for compromise, only .srhe i'm
mortal Tep," as the newspapers called
them, were found to favor it. You see
what resolutions the House PASSED. These
are considered TOO radical for the Senate.
And tina, BODY probably, will send the notice
to the House with a still more humble SUP.
plicatlon TO Great Britain. The people
not only expect us to do something, that
means something.
One word about harbours. 1.-THE system
is killed at all it will be by The cry dieter
nal improvements, that it will require hun.
dreds olthousand 10 complete it. We see
men denouncing the whole system as prof
ligate, corrupt and unending take, for
instance the Chicago harbor and show that
the estimate is only FOR $4,000. .Ah.
ah, "says the man. "You are cunning in all
that. But some OF your newspapers and
people are not so much So They have
let the truth out. They say Chicago has
got enough, that it will require as much to
complete as you asked for the whole Of
Lake Michigan, saySlSO, 900 at least"
Lake Michigan with only three Repre-
sentatves is weak enough without secret
attacks from home.
What is the character Of men who pur.
posely defeat measures Of great impor-
lance for fear that some person whom thew
imagine in their way may have the credit
of them!
The New Jersey contested election came
up again, TO day, and was disposed Of
The difficulty in the case was tina, the vote
were cast by secret ballot. The persons
whose votes were contested claimed the
privilege Of secrecy and would not tell how
they voted. They were Of that class of
young preachers who believe that banks
and tariffs, monopolies and exclusive priv
liges tend to good times and higher sala-
ries. They we're known to be wings and
known to vote. There could be no proof,
however, Of how they voted. The wing
(Runke) claimed to be elected by 16
votes. Exclude these theological students
and Farlee democrat had three majority.
The majority against Faree was about
twenty. On ousling the wing the vote
stood 90 10 SO. Out Of pity TO the minor
ity, the Speaker decided not TO turn Runk
out. AT this, The whole wing party broke
out into the loudest applause.
The CONDUCT nj theirs NAV pro, nkc q
reconsideration in The morning.
For libelous altpck upon Mr. Saw
yer, M. c. from The Toledo district, Ohio,
the reporters, the New York Tribune ara
expelled from the House. This created
grea, deal of excitement. Mr.. Sawyer is
new member, black smith by trade and
very hard laboring man when at home
Not being able 10 go without his dinner
until O'Clock P, NJ, and no, willing 10
leave the House,he always kept crackers
and cheese in his desk. This was The
charge upon which the Tribune attack
was based.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
DEMOCRATIC TOWN NETTING.

The Democratic Electors of, tho Town of
Southport are requested TO meet at the
White School House, in the South Ward,
on SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, the
28th inst, for the purpose of nominating
suitable officers, TO be supported by the par
" at the ensuing Town Election, on Tues
day the 7th of April. We earnestly invite
the attention Of Democrats, one and all, 10
this request, hoping that they will see the
necessity ofspending one hour, for The pur-
pose Of selecting men, that they can support
with pleasure and profit.
BY order Of Town Com.
March "a, 1916.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

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w. Il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
OF THE PROTECTED A.
GAINST PROTECTION,

The objects of protection had only to
present themselves, and 10 state their
wreiched circumstances, to mako out their
case against the restrictions on commerce
and industry. The temper Of the speeches
was excellent. They were all full Of tales
of suffering and misery, but without any
tlncture OF rancour, or any tendency to vio-
lence. Their complaints of the mistaken
system, under which their condition had so
wofuly detcriorated, were unmixed with
any personal animosities. No one can read
the speeches without feeling as much res
pect as comnisseraiion for these poor PEG.
pie worthy OF better lot, and the report
will find It's way to every hearth, from the
greatest to the bumblest. ay, and will be
spelt out in many hedge row.
William Rurcheil, who proposep the dec
laraton that
1.-The laborers Of Gontacre and lis neigh
bofhood in public meeting assembled, do
solemnly protest against the Corn Laws,
which were enacted on the plea of being
beneficial 10 our interest, but have been,
on the contrary, injurious, inasmuch as they
prevent the employment of capital in the
improvement ofthe soil, and thereby dimn-
ish labor, and raise the price ofthe first nee
essaries of life. And we laborers declare
that we are lingering out miserable exis,
tence under the idea Of being projected"
followed il up by thus sensibly stating
his notion of the policy of Free Trade:-
"God! Almighty his providence caused
the earth 10 produce abundance of provis
| for, ,bu% L.
not produce another could; therefore every
thing should be so managed as to have free
commerce throughout the world"
He then described the hardship of bis
condition under the protective system, will
bread rising in the proportion of two 10 one
TO wages, and added
"Many persons said that free trade would
make things worse for them; he did not be-
lieve that to be possible, and all he wantec
was; that the experiment should be tried =
(IIear, hear.) He had heard that in centu
ries past labouring men had for food bread,
and butter, and cheese, and beef, and pork,
and beer; but now it was bad potatoes anC
salt. "He was often thankful that the
streams and rivulets were SO beautifully
spread around their neighborhood, and tina
taxation could not be written on their hos
oms." Hear, hear) But it was distress
ing for man TO get up early and 60 to wolt
having little or no victuals, and to return tt
dinner upon few potatoes, and then be a
fraid some ines to eat what he had CA
voice-"Cause you would not have any fo
to-morrowO He had heard it said tina
there was no market for meat. Why wa:
that? Because the people hao not thu
means Of purchasing meat, therefore lib.
consumption was not bigger. He was past
forty years of age, and 'he could say tina
he never purchased pound of good slaugh
teaed beef fit to be carried into market
As 10 mutton, che had purchased little Of
that; but never as much as would average
a pound yearin the forty years." He
knew what veal was, but he had never hat
any at all"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

One ball rakcd across the back of his left
hand, carrying away all The muscles and
iendons leading 10 The fingers. another pass.
cd through the ileshy palt Of bis left arm,
halfway up from the elbow to the shoulder:
another entered the left breast and ranged
found under the arms; fourth entered The
lett groin and proved mortal. The fi.ih
wound was in the right thigh, either BY a
ball or thrust from the short sword above
alluded to. 1t is thought to have been from
the latter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
PaopucE OF HALF AcRE-H. "

PRoDUcE OF HALF AcRE.-H. w.
Crosby, La Fayettc College, Pa, states
that ne gathered last year from half an acre
2l2 bushels sugar bee,s, 50 bushels carrots
20 bushels ,urnips, and 450 nerchan,able
cabbages. The ground had no manure last
year. but the year before it had good
dressing. II was plowed twice, very deep
(about thirteen inches, then thrown into
ridges eighteen inches apart, the ridges IA
ked and The seed sown. The plants were
thinned TO six inches in the row. The ,ur-
nips were only sown where the carols mis-.
ed;
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24
title appreciated, it is not uncommon to

little appreciated, it is not uncommon to
Throne established in blood; but among the
enlightened, events blended with liberty
and virtue. more appropriately call forth
people grateful remembrance. In our own
free country. the birth day Of American In
dependence, is an epoch held in joyous re-
membrance by all. With the people of
Scotland, est Andrews day" is commem-
Grated by the protestant population OF that
country, and by their defendants of this
side of the Atlantic. ST. Patrick's, is day
dear TO lrishmen; its anniversary comment
crates the history of one, TO whom Ireland
many centuries ago was indebted for the
blessings Of civilization. 1t is right, IT is
proper that people should celebrate in
becoming manner the important events in
the history Of their foreiathcrs; the seni-
ment is noble, it ever has been INDUCED,
and ever will be. In this country it is the
glory of our Institutions, that every sect and
denomination, are allowed free federation
of opinion, protected alike by the laws Of
the land. The indulgence of narrow preju-
dice between those of different faiths, is con-
trary to the spirit of our liberal institutions,
and is lily calculated 10 promote the strength
and prosperity Of the Republic. On ami
vcrsary occasions as we'll as others, we like
TO see the people meet as equals, and re-
spect each other as neishbors-friendship
is the bond Of union; prejudice and hatred,
sever the ties that should bind us together.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

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doctoring, and suffering all that human ma
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their health.
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Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

TENANTS ice which has
been preciptated over the falls of Niagara
during the present winter, has CONCEALED in
one mass, Immediately below the cataract,
forming bridge on which some three or
four vendors of whiskey, segars, apples.
bulls eyes. &c, have pitched their tents.
The occupants OF this small neutral ground
hold their localities by very uncertain ten
ure; for when the Great Landlord of the
Universe thinks proper TO eject them, it will
be precious short notice 10 quit they will re-.
ceive.-T Niagara Argus.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

ready TO sacrifice them for some personal
and inferior object. 1t isnot SO with Dem
ocrats. They are Democrats for the rea-
sons we have mentioned, and they feel that
now is the time, if ever TO put forth their Ut
most strength. They know where they
stand in the struggle which now as hereto
fore is going on between the masses and
those who seek 10 Cypress them, and in an
instrument SO important in that struggle as
constitution, they will not be wanting. In
stead of the importance Of the occasion lead
ing them to abandon their party organization
it will lead them only, we trust, TO an ava
kened vigilance and such attention to the
primary assemblages, as will secure those
benefits which our party in its organi-
cation naturally tends to bestow. The cry
against our party because it may be con-
trolled by designing men and demagogues
is worth nothing, because the same reason
will hold equally good against any and all
modes selecting candidates. The mat
ter is in the hands efthe people, with us in
the hands of the democratic people, & they
have all voice, and that voice they will be
quite as likely to exercise in the convenient
modes pointed out by our party organization
as in the more clumsy mode which would
be substantiated.
But after all perhaps our remarks are un-
necessary, for the article we ailude TO, so
clearly developes its purposes, that it is
itself sufficient warning. Listen TO what
it says:
But if, as we fondly hope may be the
case, "whgs or democrats, or both, choose
10 lay aside their partisan armor, to become
simply citizens and men, and to unite with
Others in making the best possible selection
from the intelligent, upright, trustworthy
citizens, by all means, let liberty men CO.
operate in such movement. 1t is an i'm
portanl object ofthose composing the liber-
ty party TO disengage their fellow>cllzens
from the tolls and siratagems ofparty ma
chinery Let them not fail to encourage
any tendency in that direction.
1t is, no doubt, very important for
the liberty party to disengage their fell
low citizens from their present politica, re-
latons, but we call upon all Democrats who
have confidence in the principles of their
profession TO abide by them. They are
good now, they are good at all times, their
value affected only by the Importance of the
occasion which demands their applica-
ton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

GF"Finlay +. Hamilton. one of the old
est settlers at Green Bay, was recently
murdered in the streets of that village, by
four men who had grudge against him.
He was knocked down with an axe and
stabbed three or four times. Two of the
murderers had been arrested and the Depu-
ty Sheriff of Brown county had pursued a
third as far as Milwaukee. We get these
particulars frem the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-03-24

From THE New York HYGEIsT.
cannot, after such evidence as has been ex'
hibi,ed by the American Agent Of this
medicine, refuse 10 admit that the Hunga-
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in cases of confirmed pulmonary disease,
superior to that Of any preparation which
has ever come under ou- notice.
For sale by II. +. Stryker, Southport,
w T.