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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

Singular Presence of .uind.-On a late
Sunday evening while DIR. Welch of Albany
was in the midst of one of his mostimpass-
toned charity sermons, to crowded house,
an accident occurred which put to test both
his politeness and presence ofmind. Apair
were to be married after the sermon, and
were waiting in the rear of the audience to
be called forward by the sexton. But the
latter official, probably having become alb
sorbed in drowsiness contemplation while
the Rev. DIR. was preaching, was suddenly
brought to his recollection by hearing the
DR.. exclaim, 6 The spirit and the bride sav
come. Off he posted to the wedding party
who of course did not understand word of
the sermon, and notified them that the mo-
ment had arrived for the performance of the
nuPtial ceremony. They promptly obey
ed the summons, and bride and bridegroom,
brides maid and groom's man came march,
ing down the broad aisle in the midst of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

indeed, little more apt to be the former than the
latter. They lack the internal prompting which
intuitively and nstinctivey as it were leads them
TO embrace the side which embodies the rights and
interests and well-beng of the people With these
and the latter class who may sometimes be little
too fast, but generally right, there must always
be conflicts and all the resolutions OF all the meet
ings in creation are poweress TO make 1t different
We are among those who have less horror than
is generally manifested at what called dlsunlon
and want of harmony. Party we consider good
for nothing except as it develops and applies bene-
fetal principles and nine times out of ten, these
difficulties originate in the discussion and appllca-
ton of principle Now, for the mere sake of sue
cess for the mere purpose of securing the spoils,
shall we forego the disc usson and agitation OF these
incpes-shal we rot in mastery inactivity, and
do nothing for the great brotherhood, because the
chances of Tom, Dick and Harry, for Office, are
thereby to be lessened? So do not we say.
Be sure you're right, then go ahead; and all COM
promises and all concessions you make are just
Welding so much to the enemy without consldera
ton We tender the band of Fellowship, of harmony
to all workers in the good cause; but if we cannot
have union and harmony without keeping our
mouth shut questions we consider of high i'm
port, union and harmony may go to the winds We
have our duty to perform, and we mean to perform
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03
TELEGRAPH.
c. l.. sHOLEs, TOR.
Wednesday, November 3, l847.
DEATH OF CAPT. QUARLES.

The lingering hope that yet remained, on account
of the absence of any definite information, that the
report of the death of Capt. Quares was unfounded
has been dissipated, by late intelligence. The Mil
waukea Wisconsin contains the substance of a let
ter written by 1t. Upmann, from which we extrac
the following:
"In the battle Of Churubusco, of compa
ny F., 18th regiment, Capt. QUARLEs was
the only person klled-Sergeant RHODES
and Is other privates were wounded-3 OIL
4 severely, the others slightly"
Capt. QUARLEs was shot in
the breast with an escopette ball. Lieut..
UPMANN was standing by his side, and as
he fell, took him in his arms and carried
him about ten rods in the rear. QUARLEs
with the true spirit of Laurence, said
/ Lay me down and take command of the
company
Thus departed noble brave and generous spirit
The account further states that in the three
subsequent battles, until the final stormng of the
city, company F. had one private killed and two
slightly wounded. That company is now quarter.
ed in the fortress of Chapultepec, which Lieut.. Up
mann pithily remarks, are the only original Halls
of the Mon.czumas
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IL The Milwaukee Wisconsin, speaking Of the
amount of business being done in that city this fall
remarks The merchants all say that it is by far
the most favorable autumn, not only in the amount
of sales, but in the pay, they have had since
Milwaukee has been settled Doubtless these same
remarks will equally apply to other places in Wis
consn Notwithstanding the partial failure of the
wheat crop, the great staple of the country, we
never knew so great degree of activity manifested
in the several branches of business as is apparent
here this fall. Never before, we presume, were
many goods imported-never so many sold; and
as to the pay, we doubt not when we consider the
prices which have been paid for wheat, that there
is nothing to complain of in this respect Wiscon-
sin is certainly highly favored country. Bread
stuffs the absolute necessaries of life are peculiar
to her soil. a superabundance of them can be
raised with, comparatively, very slight expendi-
ture of means and labor. The world must have her
products and with unrestricted commerce, market
will never be wanting at remuneratng prices. The
present fall has yielded to the farmers oretaste Of
the mine of wealth which exists in their fertile
fields
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

! IL BY our Madison exchanges we perceive that
a meeting was held by the Democracy of the Ter
rtory assembled at Madison, wherein it was resov-
ed that the differences which have existed in the
party shall forever hereafter be buried that all shall
be union, harmony, and victory, and above all
things that the hateful epithets of crawsh and tad
pole bunker and barnburncr shall be buried beyond
the sound of the last trump and the lucless wight
who happens to use them shall be visited with es-
| pecial indignation
| King Canute, we believe it was once set bounds
to the tide but it nevertheless and it is pretty
much the only parallel we find for the action of our
friends at Madison.
II the divisions which have existed, have arisen
from misunderstanding and personal differences and
squabbes it is quite possible these resolutions may
still the troubled sea, but whilst we have 40 doubt
personal squabbles and differences have contributed
to them, yet think there are other causes which
have had their influence, which it will not be SO
easy to allay, and which cannot be alayed until all
men can be made to think alike
Our democratic representatives have resolved that
there shall be union, harmony &c, and who we
ask in view Of this resolution, is to give way In
our last Constitutional Convention there were men
protesting TO be democrats, who opposed the cleo
tive Judiciary, who opposed the principle of exemp
ton, who opposed almost every truly liberal and
democratic feature it was sought to engraft on that
instrument. In the union and harmony project, are
these men to abandon their ground, or do they ex-
pect the other side to abandon theirs? This is
rather an important question in the premises. If
all these things are to be thrown out of the case
and We are to have union, harmony and concession
for the sake of giving Tom, Dick, and Harry, office
il presents matters in new light.
There are two kinds of Democrats in the world
One are the Democrats of accident and education
and the other are the born Democrats or those
whose democracy springs spontaneously from big
democratic heart. The former of these are general.
ly right enough on old questions They don't be-
ieve in banks, unless they can have sometime 70
do with them they don't believe in tariffs unless
they are manufacturers in short they are excellen,
Democrats on all well developed questions where
their own interests are not affected But on those
new questions which progress is continually devel
opinE they are qni;e as apt to be wrong as right
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

GEN. SCoTT-HIs GOVERNMENT OF MExICo-
Our victorious commander-inch Chief has proceeded
with wise moderation and skill 70 model govern
ment for the control of the capital during its occu
patton by our troops. The forbearance and huma
nifty Of our army, under their brave leader, should
command the admiration of the world, and yet the
necessity which has called forth some of these or
ders is the best proof that humanity from us is IN
appreciated by the MeXicans.
4 Mexican police Is established, in connection
with military police, in the different towns The
churches. converts. monaSteres &c are protected
by our army, for which protection the city shall
contribute ST. $4,000 paid in four weekly nstalments
the corporate authority TO collect the same
Twenty thousand of this sum is for the Amer.
can sick, 100000 for the purchase OF blankets for
the army, and $4,000 reserved for other purposes
not specified The troops, in quartcring themselves
IN the city, are to occupy no private house until all
the public edifces are filled. No rent is to be paid
by our army officers, and no duty is to he paid
on orr supplies Private houses shall not be occu-
pied by our troops without orders from head quar-
tiers.
The commanding General mentions that a con
spracy is on foot 10 surprise our army munef
stragSeTs, particularly drunken men, and enuee
away Catholics in our army. He warns tAe
soldiers against them orders them 70 wear st9e-
arms, go in couples when they move through me
city. and shun groggerics. lie has ordered all
armed Mexicans to be seized and disaimed lac
religious professions are allowed Is pass "itaoW
Interruption The Protestans are requested Z"
keep out of the way Of such taiheiiT professions
or pay its ceremonies every decent maIA OF re-
spect-TSt Louis Reyelllu
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IL A meeting was held at GAINESVILLE on Satur
day evening last to originate movement, fpossible
to connect that point by rail road with the proposed
rail road from Chicago to Galena. In connection
with this subject, we notice statement that the
Michigan central rail road from Detroit west, vii
be pushed through to Chicago without delay. From
these demonstrations citizens, and the citizens
of the Lake shore generally will see the necessity
for their own welfare of having road to connect
within our boundaries, the Lake and the Rock river
or the Mississippi. There can be no doubt, thai
without some improvement of this kind, the Rock
river country will be connected with this southern
road, without delay, and the trade of this valley
in the territory will be lost to us, in great mea
sure.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03
State Government.

AN ACT in relation to the formation of a
State Government in Wisconsin. and to
change the time for holding the annual
Session of the Legislature.
BE Il c70c'ed ~ The Council and Housc Of Eel,rc-
scatattres Of The Territory Of Wisconsin:
81. That on the fif.h Monday of No
vcmber, A. ID. lS47, every white male in
habitant of the Territory of Wisconsin,
above the age Of 81 years. and who shall
have resided therein, for six months next
preceding said day. and who shall be a
citizen of the United States. or shall have
declared his intention to become such citi-
zen, according to the laws of the United
States on the subject Of naturalization. shall
be authorized to vote by ballot for the num-
her Of Delegates to Convention to form Il
Constitution for the State of Wisconsin,
which is hereinafter apportioned to the
county in which he shall vote : prOride3.
That no person shall vote in any county
for such delegates unless he shall have
been resident of that county for the peri
cd of ten days next preceding the time of
offering his vote; and all legal voters resi-
dent upon Indian Territory shall, under the
qualifications prescribed by this act, have
the right to vote for delegates in the coun-
ties nearest their residence
2. Every person authorized by this
act to vote for delegates to the Convention
herein provided for shall be eligible rs a
delegate to said Convention for the county,
or district in which he resides.
s 3. The number of delegates 10 bc
elected to said Convention in the several
counties Of the Territory shall be as fol-
lows. 70 wit:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

u Aside from the details of late battles, the
gist OF the Mexican Intelligence is, that Gen Scott
is in quiet possession OF the city of Mexico The
inhabitants are resting as contentedly as possible
under the new rule and gradually returning to the
occupations which were interrupted by the storm
ING OF the city. The Mexican army is scattered in
different parts of the country, and when they will
again unite IN force, or where, there is no telling
at present SCOTS force, when the several rein
forcements which are under way meet him. will
reach $4,000 men. This force is ample not only
to conquer piece, if there be peace there to con
quer' but to conquer all the pieces there are Of
Mexico
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IL The last Gospel Herald, Published at Vorcc
contains the ground plan, of the temple OF the Latter
Day Saints, which it is intended to erect at that
place. 1t consists Of main building surrounded
by a court. The main building is to be 20 feet by
100, two stories high. The enclosure or court, i.
composed of II buildings, connected by wall
pierced by four entrances or gateways to the main
building, II the work be completed, according tc
the plan, the saints have considerable of Job before
them; bat if faith can remove mountains, we don
see why it cannot build temples.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IETEHSHI re- ' A. NCl, -
The Commercial Times on the authority Of a
correspondent OF Ia Patria states that Gen. Scott
has given orders for the immediate and uncondition-
nj release of Gen. Valencia, as a we'll merted re.
ward for his vaor and patriotism displayed at the
battle of Chaputapcc He remained quiet at his
hacienda, four miles from the capital.
According 10 several letters, Gen Paroles renal
ned at the capital ucognlto and has witnessed all
the recent operations without taking part IN them,
having been deferred by the threats of Santa Anna
Paroles has since been in intimate communication
with the principal officers saved from the capture,
and has gone to Jasco, TO place himseli at the
head of 10000 men, collected by six of the MeXi-
can states that had formed coalition TO oppose
Santa Anna
General Quitman had caused all the churches Of
the Capitalize he re-opencd.
\ deputation Of merchants had requested Cener-
al Scott 10 employ every possible means to reopen
the communication with the coast To this Gene
raj Scott replied that he would Immediately apply
himself assduously TO the object and he hoped with
success.
A letter published at Ia Patria. from a highly
respectable spanish gentleman at Vera Cruz, dated
the ID instant says that Generals Santa Anna and
Rea were endcavonns 60 prevent the entrance of the
detachment OF Gen Lane into puebla Santa Anna
has 500 men under him, and Gen Rea $500. II is
also said that if ne does not succeed in obtaining the
advantage in this enterprise he will retire to Oaia-
ca and rest himself while augmcnting his forces in
that state, which is in the immediate vicinity of
Guatamaa.
Santa Annals lady is At this moment in a small
town in that re,ghborhood lis believed that San
II Anna will in this all his former enterprises
be equally unfortunate, aud finding himself lost and
pursued by the malcdictions OF his countrymen
take refuge IN spain.
The Mexican Congress was 70 meet at Qucrctaro
on the 9Th, ut which date the new President. Tena
Pena, was to DC there. il is generally believed
that his cabinet decided advocates of peace and
would enter on negotiations with Mr. Trist Welding
by necessity TO the demands OF the American com
missioner.
1t stated IN the extra pafia tbNt an aid Of San.
IA Alma had been seen and spoken TO at Vera Cruz
where he was preparing the means for his masters
escape from the country.
,. A correspondent oi the same paper who writes
from Vera Cruz under the date OF the I'd saws that
private express had reached the city from Puebla
The express rider stated, that at the moment OF
starting from Pucbia, on the night OF the goth. he
had heard sharp firing from the nsighborng heights.
from which Col ChIlds continued To throw shells
into the city, and would doubt be able to main
tain his position. The convoy under General Lane
vas already al Parote, and would march the next
morning for Pueba
The above intelligence is all cleaned from La Pa
tria-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

~ For the sake of union and harmony, it has
been proposed, and an effort has been made at Mad
ison, to merge the two democratic papers. The
editors of the Argus their willingness &c
SELL provided some person acceptable to the party
will make them an offer. This shows a commend
able desire for union, and the success Of the party
but our opinion is that those papers have very little
influence 20 create DIVISION as their union would
have very little effect in creating permanent harmo
ny. Differences of views and opinions exist, anG
will manifest themselves whether there be one OF
a dozen democratic presses at Madison.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IL The barn burner wing of the y. Y Democ
racy were to hold mass Convention at Herkimer
to take into consideration the course to be pursued
in view OF the state of affairs among the democracy
of that State We presume separate and distinct
organization of that portion of the party will be the
result. They undoubtedly comprise the great bulk
of the honest and reliable democracy of the state
and their principles are SUCH that they ought not
to submit them to danger and defeat by connection
with those who repudiate them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

Brides TO Deserters.-The n. 0. Plea
yune translates from the Diario del Gebier-
no, of Mexico, 4 proclamation of Santa
Annals issued i'll April, inviting the Ameri-
can soldiers TO desert, and offering such in
ducements as the following: 10 every
single deserter, donation of SlO, and the
value OF has arms; to every one who brings
100 with him $500 for himself, besides the
si0 fer each Of the others; for 500, $1,000
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

~ In the next Congress will be two thorough
going abolition members-eccted as such, though
by the aid of wing votes John p Hale, of the
Senate, and Amos Tuck, of the House-both from
the Granite State. On financial questions. tariff,
subtreasury, and the like they will act with the
democrats. The Tribune, we see, claims that the
vote OF Mr.. Tuck will be given for wing Speaker.
This we presume, will depend altogether upon cir
cumstances.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IL TO have any thing on our fourth page, but
advertisements, is a matter Of such uncommon oc-
currencc that apprehensive the reader will
overlook the column of interesting and amusing
is particularly directed to them The first column
of the fourth page has been specially set apart and
will appear in its new character every week hercaf-
ter if nothing special interpose to prevent
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

II The wings of New Hampshire have conclu-
oeo 10 make no nomination for Governor, and to
give their support 10 the abolition candidate, n S.
BERRY for that Office They recommend Daniel
Webster for the Presidency The wing party of
that state must be in Strengthened circumstances.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IL The Vermont Legislature met on the 18th
ult and organized by the election of wing officers
throughout In joint assembly of the two houses,
Horace Eaton was elected Governor of the State
and Leonard Sergeant Lieutenant Governor. The
vote on Governor stood, for Eaton (whig) 124,
Dillingham; (dem) SIS. Branard (lib.) 10
The popular vote stood Eaton oa,455. Dilling-
ham 1901! B.2in2.l 1. q2G.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

H. 1t is said that Capt Allen of the Niagara is
worth something like a hundred thousand dollars.
Some fifteen or twenty passengers who wished to
land at Southport from this boat on her last trip
up but were compelled to land at Racine, because
the captain took whim into his head that be would
not stop here, although it fine calm day, think
that when man gets to be worth that amount, he
is not fit for a steamboat captain.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

10 \ bill for the abolition OF capital punishment
before the New York Assembly, was lost in that
body by vote of 45 % 50,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

and so on for other numbers at the rate
OF $500 for every hundred-each deserter
to have in addition, go scraIe acres
of land. A larger quantity for officers,
according to rank, &c. Mil. Sen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

u We see 1t stated that official dispatches have
been received from Gen. Scott at Washington. We
have as yet seen none of them in print.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

u Hon. VIM. +. sheldon, of GAINESVILLE, once a
citizen of Milwaukee, and well known to old resi-
dents OF the territory, died at Buffalo last week
His remains will be returned to Evansville for inter
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IL At the Episcopal Convention lately assem-
bied in New York, Wisconsin was admitted as a
separate diooeFo, and Bishop elected.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

James Hllhouse was challenged by a
hot headed southern member to fight duel.
He replied that he would accept the chal-
lenge with greatest pleasure, provided his
antagonist would have the kind ness to wait
until he could send home to Connecticut for
his skunk gum