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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15
JUVENILE CONCERT.

The idea that young minds cannot be made to
comprehend the rudiments of the science of music,
and be taught to read any ordinary musical compo-
sition, with almost the same ease and facility as
they can be taught to read the alphabet, and to
spell, will soon be compelled to give way before
the test OF experiment Mr.. n. DYE, who for the
last four or five weeks, has been engaged in teach
ing class of uy emile singers in this village has
given satisfactory evidence that children of six or
years of age, not too young to learn music
by note if the proper course be pursued in their in
structon. In class of thirty, who under his
charge favored the public with concert on Friday
evening last, we noticed quite a number not much
over this age; and great majority were under If
teen--yet their performances were of character
that would have done credit to any adult class
with the same amount of Instruction. Their ready
and uniformly correct replies 10 the various inter
rogatoies Of the teacher with the exercises on the
black board, showing their knowledge of rules, and
their ability to apply these rules accurately in the
reading of music and singing, must have convinced
all who witnessed the exercises, that as far as they
had been instructed, their knowledge was thorough
Songs, Rounds, Gees. Catches, and Duets, com-
posed the bill of entertainment. The singers, with
out exception so far as could observe sustained
admirably their various parts-some of the pieces
and parts not a little difIicut-and if the audience
present were not surprised well as gratifed, at
the proficiency exhibited on the part of the class
their feelings must have been very different from
ours.
Mr. D. is devoting himself exclusively to the
science of music, and is establishing ordinary
reputation as teacher. He has for few years
been engaged in the business OF teaching children
and while his success has equaled his own highest
expectations it has far exceeded the expectations
of the public
Parents who appreciate as they should the i'm
portanee OF an early education in the science of
vocal music, will not fail to give their children the
advantages in this department which are now with
in their reach.
MIR Dye has commenced his second term in
Lyceum Hail.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

lit is TRUE IN THEORY, BUT 1T CAN NEVER
PRAcrIsED.'-There is nothing new preached in
The moral or physical world but is met by this re-
buff: 1t is very true in theory, but it is idle to
expect it to come into practice. To admit that a
thing IS true in theory is TO say that it has its foun-
datlonS in the principles of eternal TRUTH and then
say 1t can never be practised is to say that human
life and human practise are forever to be lie Has
God made truth but to cheat the senses---to hold
up to us beautiful deusion which is forever to
lure us on and forever to elude 1t is only cow
ards who doubt the practicabiluy of truth. Bona
parte said, tell me not that thing is impossible
nothing is impossible to the mind thatdares encoun
ter it. So with these theories The man of mind
and courage never says they are impractcable
He seeks TO eradicate the error and the alsehood
which prevail in all society around him, and tho
existence Of which is what alone makes the mprac,
ucablity. TO say that these true theories cannot
be made practicable is 10 say that fasehood is fore
yer to prevail TRUTHS to say that evil is for
ever to prevail good-and to say that the con-
test which commenced in Heaven when the world
anu W iiiCil yCl SOt'ii"|~ bNtNANii tS
author of truth and the father of lies is finally to be
won by the latter Who believes so? Every man
who says that thing is true in theory. but can
never be practsed says so, whether he beeUeS it
not. o, We doubters, ana We men Of little faith and
less consistency, what miserable stumbling blocks
you are in the way of progress and reform! When
you admit thing to be true in theory, then rest
assured that it is practicable, if you but seek to
make it SO. Buckle on the panoply of the truth
and go forth to combat the falsehood You must
make one Of the two great armies which have been
striving since the world began which captain will
you enlist under, the Father of truth, or Him of
lies? Rest assured, when you will not seek to re-
duce to practise those those theories which you adj
NIT to be true the latter is your Captain and it is
against the former you contend; and you contend
to your own final shame, confusion, and overthrow.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15
THE MAN THAT WINGS WISH TO MAKE
PRESIDENT

Wehayc road great many sketches ofGen. Tav-
lor, written by great many different people, but
we have read none giving in few words so com
pete an insight into habits and capacities of the
man, as does the following written by himself
Great questions materially affecting our prosperity
people being agitated yet Gen. Taylor
frankly conlesses he is entirely ignorant of them,
and don't know what is best for the people. We
hardly know what to think of the lrickednesS, I'VE
can't cal it any thing else, of the few men who are
attempting to got up fiUor WHICH shall carry this
man to the Presidential chair. According to his
own admissions if he has any merit, it is entirely
OF military character, and we would like to ask in
all seriousness to what extent that gives him acclaim
to the Presidency? If the Presidency is to be at
tansd through the camp--if wading successfully
through felds of blood is to antitle man to the
chief magisracy, where, lot ask is the principle
to stop! But to the letter. And, speaking Of let
ters it is no little source of qualification that Gen
Taylor is rapidly writing down all his chances; is
drowning his hopes in a sea Of ink. Write away,
Old Chieltain! Capt Braggs battery did not do
half the execution among the enemy that Gen Tay-
lor's letters do among his friends. Every letter
carries them off by squadrons:
81 must therefore say in this instance,
what have said to others on like occasions,
which is, that lam no politicians; near forty
years of my life have been passed in the
military service Of the Republic, most of
which in the field, the camp, on our West
ern frontier, or in the Indian territory, and
| may say with great proprety for the most
part constantly on duty, the last two in
Mexico. or on its immediate borders, dur
ing which time have not passed one night
under the roof of house; you may there
fore very readily suppose, under such cir
cumstanees, have had but little time to de-
vote to the consideration or investigation Of
important political matters, OF to their dis
cussion, nor have attempted to do so, or
been mixed up with political men Or matters
in any way, not having even voted for one
Of our Chief Magistrates, or any one else,
since have been in the public service, hav-
ing been stationed or serving for the most
part beyond the limits of the slaes.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

IMPORTANT lNvENTIoN.-The grand desi
deratum ofapplying steam and water pow
er to propel common stocking looms, on
which vast sums of money and much time
have been unsuccessfully spent in England,
has at length been discovered, and three
common looms are now in successful ope-
ration in this town.
On Wednesday last, one girl attended the
three looms, and spending much of her
time in sitting to watch the operation, she
presented % pairs of stockings and % pairs
of drawers. as the result of her days work,
Twelve pairs of stockings is girls days
work on the common hand looms.
The expense of the knitting by this ma
chine on Wednesday was less than dol
lar, while the same work performed on
hand looms would cost over five dollars.
We learn that any hand loom may be fit
ted for operation by power at an expense
of $40 or $40.
The inventor is Mr.. John Pepper, a
young man of about % years of age, son
of Mr.. Daniel Pepper, of this town, stock
ing weaver Portsmouth n. H. Jour
nal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15
THE ELECTION.

We get no returns sxcept on the Delegate vote
and can only guess that the complexion of the next
House, will be democratic without doubt. There
is an extraordinary difference between the vote on
Delegate on the several county tickets generally
In this county while the Legislative ticket is cleo
ted by handsome majority, Strong runs behind
some or 800 In Walworth, the Democratic
ticket has upwards of 100, and Strong in a minority
OF nearly 200. And so it has been throughout the
Territory so far as retnrns have been received
How many legislative districts we may have lost,
by the weight of our delegate candidate, we know
not, but there are some without doubt How diff.
erent this state of affairs from what it might have
been, had our Territorial Convention paid the most
ordinary regard to the manifest wishes of the peo-
pie, or to the dictates of common sense and discre-
ton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

u The Union has, what purports to be, an ac-
cura'e table Of parties in the next House of Repre-
sentatiyes, far elected. They stand Democratic
90, Wing 100; Native and Independent 3. Seven
states yet to choose 2l representatives. which in
the last Congress stood II Democrat, Wing
Should there be no changes, and il is highly proba
bic there will not be in these states the parties will
stand ll2 dem, 113 wing. Under any circum
stances, the wings cannot should the choice of
the next President devolve on the House, carry
that officer The states that have msjorites one
way or the other, are tied, being and H. and the
balance are tied in themselves, the delegations be-
ing equally divided. 1t will furnish great oppor-
tunity for tactonists work, should state of affairs
so unfortunate, as to take the election into the
House. occur.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO-SCOTTA AID
VANCING ON THE CAPITOL.


By the annexed paragraph from the tele-
graphic report of the Buffalo papers of Mon
day evening, it is updoubted that General
Scott is advancing on the Capitol, and is
now probably in possession of that city.
New York, Sept. 6-3 p. NJ.
News from Vera Cruz to the 2lst of Au-
gust, says that SCOTS army reached Ayotla
20 miles from the Capitol, on the 18th ult.
Not gun was fired
Here the telegraph failed, the New York
and Canada wires being crossed.
If this be true, the Rio FriO Pass was
abandoned, but the Pass of PinOn, but Sir-
teen miles from Mexico, was not reached.
Here it is where the great battle is expect
ed to be fought.
The next news will he of the most thrill
ing character. That Mexico has collected
a large army for the defence of her Capitol
is undOubted, but whether they will stand
another pitched battle remains to be seen.
1t is reported that after Santa Anna had
completed the Notifications on the heights
and passes Of CerrO GOrdO, he remarked,
IF the Yankees can storm this, they can
storm hell itself" The ass of Pinon is
said to be still stronger, but we have the
confidence that American troops will show
to the world that to an army of freemen
nothing is impossible.
The Council of Generals, cOnvoked by
Santa Anna, were of opinion that General
Scott should be attacked in his position;
but Santa Anna said that it would be better
TO despatch a division, composed of ten
thousand men, to take post between Perotc
and Puebla, for the purpose of intercepting
the trains and conveys that were marching
toward the latter place, and thus to get pos
session of the resources which the Ameri-
cans expected: and further, he advised that
another division ofequaI strength (ten thou
sand mem take up position between Pue-
bla and the city of Mexico, the remainder
otthelr forces TO remain and cover the CAPT
tol. Santa Annals plan was adopted
AT the present moment (the beginning of
August there is in the city Of Mexico a
force Of $4,000 men.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

ed. The trouble is in ctayter1ng these concerns
Good, bad and Indifferent all placed on the same
chartered level, and the people have opportunity
of discriminating. Let our Constitution, when we
have one say that the Legislature shall confer
the power of money-making upon any man or set
of men, and let the matter rest there Ii bank paper
then gets ahoat, people will know who is at the
bottom of IT, and whether it really is what it pur-
ports to be. If stranger offers TO sell farm 10 an
other stranger, he is not satisfied by simply seeing
and pernsing deed of the premises. He wants TO
know that there is land corresponding with the
deed, and that the seller owns the land in question,
and can convey it. So it would be with bank paper
if it were not boistered up by charter from the
State. If one stranger offered another bank paper
for any commodity of value, the person having the
valuable commodity TO dispose OF would be very
apt to know the intrinsic value of the material he
took in exchange. We go upon the principle that
every man is fully capable OF taking care Of himself
and his own business, the farmer well as the bank
err and further, that if the currency Of the country
is left entirely free from legislative interference, it
will adapt itself exactly to the wants of the country
and keep ltselfpure and healthy Interference leads
to confusion. disarrangement and consequent trou-
bic and loss; and chartered currency never be
truly good, nor people ever protected 10 their
own advantage. The Let Alone policy is po-
cy, in all the business of lie. Let the laws guard
against crime and punish men Tor its commission,
and stop there. The rest will take care of itself
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15
I'71'TT'T'TT IFIE T IUT'''''
FROM THE SOUTH.
SCOTS army at .anoNa-GuerriNas at

SCOTS army at .HyOIG-GuerriLIaS al the
National ridge-Shirmishes, &c.
By the schooner Mississippi at New
Orleans 29th ult. we have dispatches from
Vera Cruz to the DIST Augugt.
News had reached Vera Cruz by gen
tleman from Ayotla, who came by way of
Araseiba, that the vanguard of SCOTS Ar
my had arrived at Ayoda, 20 miles from
the capitol on the 10, to which date not a
hostile gun had been fired.
Reiniorcemonts for Major Lally had gone
forward, under command of Capt Wells.
They consisted of Wells and PaIes' in
fantry and Major Childs' lancers. They
returned to Vera Cruz on the l7lh, having
proceeded as far as the National Bridge,
when the express overlook Lally.
BY subsequent information received at
Vera Cruz, we learn that Major I.ally had
gone in safety beyond Jalapa,
Wells command were compelled to fight
their way to the National Bridge, and made
an attempt to pass it, but found all the
heights occupied by Guerrlllas, who opened
a heavy fire, killing nearly all our mules
and horses, and forcing the whole party to
retire without their wagons, except one
with the officers baggage, Almost every
thing was lett i'll possession of the enemy.
Our loss was five or six killed, two or
three wounded, and several died subse-
quently from fatigue.
A detachment of twelve Dragons, accom-
panied by Surgeon Cooper, previously dis
patched by Wells to the Bridge, if possible
to present report to Lally, has not been
heard from, and it is supposed that the
whole party fell into the hands of the MeXi-
cans
Major Ially is reported to have had
sharp skirmish with the gucrilas at Cero
Gordo, and expected another at Lepeira
heights. One letter says there is no doubt
of the safety of the train.
No news had reached Vera Cruz from
Berncon's company, which had left on a
scout at the time news was received there
that Maj. Lally wanted reintorcemcnts. 1t
was supposed by some that this company
fell in with the train at the National Bridge
and continued on, BY others, it is conjec-
tured that they have been cut off by the
Mexicans.
1t was rumorcd at Vera Cruz that Scott
had met the enemy and repulsed them at-
ter n sharp engagement. The loss on our
side is said to have been 500. The Mexi-
can loss was unimporant.
Another letter writer to the Picavune as
serts that there is no truth in the rumor,
and he is confident that the advance reached
AyotIa on the 18th without loss.
Both correspondents and the Vera Cruz
paper believe Mexico in our possession on
the goth, but they had no positive informal
ton.
The Jalapa Bulletin has has adviccs
from Puebla TO the 10th, announcing the
departure of the last division of the army,
numbering 1000 men, on that day.
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

The Lead schooners, are constantly ar
irving from the Mineral region. These
singular teams drawn by six, eight or more
yoke Of oxen, excite some curiosity in those
who are not used to such sights the east.
The biUOuac of the lead transfers at night
would afford fine subject for painter
They sleep under the canopy of heaven with
the camp fires and the primitive meals of a
military encampment, pitching their tents
with the first dusk Of evening and rising with
the early dawn. These scenes are daily
occurring within a few miles of city with
$4,000 inhabitants.
Life in the West is truly peculiar, but it
possesses all those charms of variety which
interests every inquiring mind, as we see
around us the primitive habits of the early
ages of PASTORAL life, blended with the Gull
tivation of modern times Mil. Wiscon-
sin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15
POSTSCRIPT.
BY THE LAST MAIL!
LATER STILL.


The Cleveland Plain Dealer says there is news
from Mexico on the telegraph up TO the goth; but
the telegraph is out of order Its news is as follows
"Twiggs advanced, and seeing the Nexcans en-
trenched in large numbers on the heights, he en-
camped out of the reach OF the Mexican guns TO
await for achievements
The next day he was joined by WORTH and the
day after by Pillow and Scott.
During the night scouting parties We're sent out
to recopnoitre, and batteries were planted on every
commanding position. AT day light the next day
ing Worth was ordered l. Here the Telegraph
refused to TELL
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

II The vote at the late election appears TO have
been unusually light all over the territory. Whether
a full vote would have changed the result, we know
not, though we have no reason to believe 1t would
We appTehend the lghtness of the vote may, IN
great measure, be attributed to the apathy of demo-
Gratis, arising from the unpleasant position inwhch
they found themselves in the matter of the nomina-
ton for the Delegacv.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

MYsTERIous.-We have received by the
steamship Fanny, letter from our Vera
Cruz correspondent, dated the 18Th instant,
IN which he says that an extraordinary cx-
press was despatched that morning at 1
O'Clock, by the English consul, to oyertake
General Scott. Our correspondent pre-
sumes that something very important must
have been despatched, for the regular Eng
llsh courier, the best express man in the
world, was expecting to go up the follow
ing day upon the arrival, then expected, of
the English steamer. Conjecture was busy
as to the nature of the despatch. One can
hardly avoid connecting the purpose of the
messenger with the anticipated arrival of
Paroles. Having just learned that the ar
my of Gen. Scott had commenced its march
it might have been the design of the British
consul TO delay it by some means, to give
time to Paroles to 20 up. This would
show n more immediate connection of the
English government with the return of Pa
redes, than we have a right TO charge upon
grounds at all equyocal. But what could
have been the necessity for despatching a
special courier on the 18Th. : of which we have
no doubt,) when the regular courier was to
leave the following day! Every thing in
dicating British completely with the return
of Parades should be investigated n. o.
Pic.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

gThe last Prairie Argus, states that
Mr.. William Loar, of Jacksonville, came
10 his end on Sunday. the 22d ult., in a very
singular manner. He was giging fish in
the Illinois river, when by accident he run
one fork of his gig into his neck. 1t was
late in the afternoon before he received as
sistance; and on removing the iron he bled
10 DEATH
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

A HARD FATE.-A writer to the Boston
Wing thus disposes of his unlucky party:
1--WE have lost one mighty political vic
tory by treason; simplicity has now its turn
to work on us. The two-faced Captain
fooledus; now we will see what the no-iaced
General can do"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-15

SHTP BUILDIsG-It is in contemplation to build
several vessels this place during the approaching
winter, to be ready for the next seasons business
There has been a great addition TO the marine of
the lakes during the present season, ard we think 1t
will be but short time until supply will equal
the demand in this respect. Our farmers will not
then be subjected TO the same extent to ruinous
freights produce sent to market, that they have
hear,