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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-23

SIX FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ship AsHBuR-
H3 TON, Capt Rowland 100 tons b. thea TO sail on
tons M cabn I'd cabin and passengers being
passed by any ship port aud the number OF berh
being already engaged those desrou of enbafkng this
splendid packet should make eay application board foot
Of Maiden lane, orto NcNURkAY,
cnusr Pine nd South streets
The above will besucceeded by the sccnt packet
ship VEST POINT Capt Ailtn burhsu 1900 tons, to sail
lith oil August her Teruai aav.
Persons DESTROYS of srBiuR fsif friends IN the Old
Country have them Dscug, either of the above
nae bv ami wing n above. jy2nrc
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

u Negotiations for Teacc with Mexico are in
progress Mr.. n p. Tr.st, of tie State Depart
mcnt has been sent in the capacity of commission
er, with full power TO conclude definite treaty OF
peace with the United Mexican States A dispatch
from Secretary Buchanan, announcing the appoint
ment of Mr.. Trist, was presented to the Mexican
Congress on the goth ut. In this dispatch the OBJ
icct OF Mr.. + mission was fully eTplained-the
desire of the American Government for an iInmedi-
ate and mutually satisfactory adjustment of difficult
ties, reteracd-and the question to the propricy
OF the refusal on the part of Mexico to entertain
propositions for peace until our forces are entlcy
withdrawn from Ter territory is ably argued The
Secretary cites the case of our last with Great
Britain to show that We never considered FOR a mo
ment that our national honor required us to insist
upon withdrawal of British troops before consent
ing to treat for peace. We sent commissioners to
Client when portions Of our territory were in pos
session of British troops and it was notorious that
while negotiations were going on at Client, hostIi-
ties were prosecuted on both sides with unwoatcd
vigor-thc most memorable action of the war Ia
king place after negotiations had been concluded.
Our Government, it would seem, has now done
al that can consistently be done 10 induce Mexico
to listen and acccde to terms of peace and it is to
be earnestly hoped that the olive branch now Offer
ed will not be rejected.
Gen Scott it is stated, gave the Mexican gov
eminent until the Both ult, to act upon the letter,
when, if nothing should be DONE he would march
on
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

Files Of papers from the city Of Mexico,
by way Of Vera Cruz, come down to the
29.h of June.
On the Goth ult., rumors which the Re-
pIbllcano calls very alarming" were in
rculation in the capitol. 1t was said that
the Mexican Government had accded to the
mediation Of England; that the English
Secretary Of Legation had been down to
Puebla aud returned on the 24th that the
object OF his visit was TO negotiate with
with Gen. Scott treaty of peace; that the
terms agreed upon between them would
be the surrender OF the Calltornians to the
Americans, the recognition Of the indepen-
dcnce OF Texas, and the acknowledgment
of the line of 36 degrees as the northern
boundary between the United States and
Mexico. This line would give Santa te
and over d third of New Mexico TO the
United States. The Itcpublcano has no
faith IN these rumors. 1t denounces taem
as false but at the same time in such a man
ner as to belray It's fears lest the rumOrs
should be true. The existence of these rl-
mors confirms the information we derived
from a distinct source in Vera Cruz that
Mr.. Buchanan's letter was transmitted
through the English embassy. The same
considerations may lead the reader 10 attach
some faith to the terms Of treaty which
are enumerated above. The English
Secretary returned to the city OF Mexico
OIL the 24th, and Mr.. Buchanan's letter was
published on the 26th, and at the same time
these rumors obtained general currency.
" q h1Vn nj I+tSt in, Of tho och
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
From the N. o. Picayune, July 9
FROM THE SOUTH.

MONEY FOR THE GovERNMENT.-One
million of dollars in gold arrived here yes
terday, in the steamboat Paul Jones, from
Cincinnati 1t is for account of the Gov
ernment
ARRIVAL OF TRooPs.-The steamer Al
hambra, from Cincinnati, brought down
four companies of the 4th regiment of Ohio
volunteers, under command of Lieut.. Col.
Werner.
The Steamer Belle of the West, from
Cincinnati, brought down three companies
of the above regiment, under the command
of Col. Brough.
The Steamer Pontiac arrived last eve
ming with the remaining three companies
of this regiment under Major Young. The
whole regiment landed at Carrolton, where
it is now encamped.
The steamboat Paul Jones, from Cincin-
natl, broughtdown one company of the | lth
infantry, under the command Of Capt. Cum
mlngs, from Newport barracks.
Coz. Germans REGmENT.-The re-
naming five companies Of the 4th Indiana
regiment leave to-day for the Rio Grande.
This regiment is said to be constituted of
the best men in Indiana. The pride of the
state has been wounded by recent events;
her sons have come forward with alarcity
to assert her courage and patriotism.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

Mr.. O'Connell's remains are expected to
arrive at Southampton on the 18th.
The Sarah Sands put into Cork in con-
sequence of an accident to her machinery.
She was expected to sail yesterday.
Fever is dreadfnlly prevalent in Liver
pool. 1t has made the most destructive
havoc among the Catholic clergy, eight
having been swept away in two months
The dlstemper was in every instance con-
tracted by them while visiting the sick.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

New PAPER MILL.-We are much graf
fled to learn from the Sentinel of this NOR
ming. that James Ludington and Charles L..
Garland are about erecting steam Paper
Mill in our city, at the intersection OF Sec
ond and Menominee streets-to be opened
by the let Of December next. 1t is scarce
" necessary to add, that we wish the en-
terprising proprietors all manner of prosper
itv.- Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
HOMESTEAD LAW.

SEC. |. SO much of an homestead, or
domlclI, being the property of any one per-
son having a family, as does not exceed in
value the sum of three haadred dollars,
and as will reasonably and conveniently
accommodate only such person and family
and such live stock as is now exempt by
law, from warrant and execution, shall be,
and the same hereby is exempt from exccu-
ton for any debt whatever.
SEC. 2. That whatever structure, a.
parment tenement, addition or repair. made
from time to time in reference to said home
stead or domicil,as shall only be reasonably
necessary to accommodate as aforesaid
Enough said homestead or domicil NAV
thereby, in some slight measure, become
enhanced in value shall in like manner
be exempt from any warrant or execution
for debt: PrOrided, That all structures, a.
parimentS, tencmcuts, additions or repairs
not reasonably necessary for the accommo-
datlons aforesaid, may be liable to be taken
and disposed of for debt, duty or tax, in
the same manner as ifthis act had not pass
ed: Prori3ed, That the provisions of this
act shall extend only 10 the exemption as
aforesaid of said homestead or domicil and
TO such structure, apartments, tencments,
additions or repairs, as are acquired or
made from and after the passage of this
act; and prOrided, also, that all existing
laws exempting property from execution or
warrant for debt or taxes shall not be atiec-
ted by the provisions of this act.
SEC. 3. That all acts, or parts of acts.
inconsistent with the provisions of this act,
be. and the same are hereby repealed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

IL A Northwestern Educational Convention
assembled at Milwaukee on Thursday last. The
number of delegates in attendance was not large.
Sundry resolutions relating to western educational
interests, and a Constitution for The North Wes-
tern Educational Society" were adopted. We shall
publish in our next such parts of the proceedings
as we may deem important.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
HUMANITY OF AMERICAN SOLDIERS.

HUMANITY OF AMERICAN SOLDIERS.
The following extract from a letter written by
Captain Locser, and published in a late number OF
the Reading Journal an interesting evidence of
the humanity OF our volunteers TO a conquered en-
envy
One poor fellow. when the line halted Che was
carving large bundc,) seated himself upon the
ground, and actually ate the grass with seeming
pleasure One OF the soldiers then gave him some
water; ne drank it largely, and by motions thanked
him, and returned again 10 the grass General
orth, just then passing, stopped and ordered one
OF hts men, who happened to have some crackers
with HIM, To give the poor fellow some This was
lone The man ate more like maniac than Chris
tan Wien he had finished, he .c upon his knees
and thanked him. some one who spoke Spanish
ASKED am when he had Lass eaten aud he said that
o. I'VE days nothing not eycl water, had passed
ms lips.
Another and more affecting case occurred a few
moments afterwards, as | was walking down
towards the city. y quite well-dressed >paniard
came mp 10 one Of our soldiers who was standing
guard os er the arms thatthe Mexlcans had stacked
e.t.aL small piece OF cracker and offered him nj
IS ce.t~ Tor H. The soldier refused his money but
e aim , whole craCaer; (you must understand
,aat sa4dIerS cracker IS about five inches square
Tic man thanked him. and turned aga.n towards
tH" cay, when there clmC three little boys and a
,lrl r.appa> their hands In Ioy lie father dnI-
ocs tge Cocker vjh his little ones into lour pieces
>,tl occ3ue' aa, more i.aG .ha.tr fee, som the
ss.rcrI aud tauai again 10 gct another The
Hra v> .aoalu., oo. and sticking his musket in
- 5#e ground Ell ms pcS.to meet INN, (this act
ID" .al c'l..y circumstances, IS punishable with
u,sfa.' .ua .8,e han another.
.jue .n0u IA, rs hand in ms POCKET and offer
ed G.u ogC or ave dollars IN cr TINS he st,ll
refuses. and Saiie they were thus engaged, the
.I...o oae> again came up aud the soldiers were
SHAKING at.ts with them, when into the party
came i4er mother with an IN ant in her arms
Tie Ht..e ones actually commenced dividing their
SIN a .oItono. probably two days iood with their
.l.+-e. inH scene was too romantic and Affecting
cr many a Sou, \ ankee heart standing by parl 4
a.3... cUg hero, wish mis- lace TWISTED luto e.ery
po-> ole shape except that o. Laughing. The SCI
or emp. t1 ,ae contents Of his bag upon the
,rounJ 10 tae.r midst, aud broke avay spite o. the
mRns ea3ea,ors to re;aln him while he thanked
IN; wIlins MS eyes with his coat sleeve. more
e a scaoo.1oy whipped than one who had man
g,ty GOD three days cannonading IRON nearly
.ao hundred guns Tie shout that was seat ar
raa tie crowd was almost as loud as one that
sce calaei ,le unuriing Tor the first time OF the
stars and stripes upon the walls of San Juan dUl-
Ca
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
FORMAL BALLOT.

Thcrcupon MOSES NJ. STRONG, Of
Iowa co., was unanimously nominated and
after the Adoption Of the resolutions the
Convention adjourned.
AFTER the 18th ballot, the Convention
adjourned to 8 o'clock, Thursday morning,
at which time the baIIotjngs were resumed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

SoUTutoRr LIGHT House. The point far the
construction of this work has been selected. 1t is
on the island, on the bank of the lake, Immediately
the harbor which has been commenced. The work
will be commenced soon and completed this season
The selection was made by Mr. NJ Reynolds Su-
pcrintendent of Lake Light Houses, assisted by c.
r. Alton. Esq
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
The Milwaukee Sentinel saws

THE contract for furnishing and putting
up the posts for the Magnetic Telegraph,
between Milwaukee and Michigan city, a
distance of 100 miles, has been taken by
Mr.. Tower Jackson, of Racine. Mr.. Jack
son tells us that he intends to have all the
posts up by the lst of next September"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

lCrELIsmA MonRow has been appointed by the
President, Receiver of Public Moneys at Green Bay
in the place made vacant by the death OF A. j. lr-
win. Mr.. NJ. is a citizen Of Green Bay.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

"a Bates of Missouri, the President of
the Chicago convention, said in his parting
speech before that body, that he had never
seen q rail road
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
,LSEr B. PAIarn. at his real estate and Coal

yoLNEY B. Palmer. at his real estate and Coal
Agencies,
No. 60. Pine street, Philadelphia:
"Tribune Buildings. New York:
No 1G. State street Boston, and
Southeast corner of Baltimore and Calvert strts.,
Baltimore,
Is agent for receiving subscriptions for the TEL
EGRAPH.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

II The Democratic Convention which assem-
bled at Madison on Wednesday last nominated for
DELEGATE IN CONGRESS,
MOSES M. STRONG, of Iowa County.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.-There are over
1900 miles finished in America and over
5000 miles are under contract, and will be
finished before a twelvemonth.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

The dresses in Paris this season are un-
usually simple; founces have gone out, and
the most disting,te costumes are without
ornament.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

Annexed is a table of the days of depar-
ture OF each steamer of the French line from
Cherbourg to New York, and risG rersa:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
DEMOCRATIC CON.
VENTION
Correspondence Of the Daily H7sconsi,
IApIsoN. Wednesday. July 81. 1917.

N~Nfft'f'"'t"t''eS
MADISON, Wednesday, July 81, lS47.
At 10 o'clock the Convention was called
to order, and David Noggle appointed Pres
ident pro tenn. and Moritz Schoetfler Sec
rotary pro tenn.
After the reading of the call of the Cen
trail Democratic Committe, on motion it was
resolved that committee of three be APP
pointed by the president, to examine the
credentials of the delegates, to which com
mittee Messrs Nelson Dewey, VIM. NJ.
Dennis and Warren Chase were appointed.
The committee reported the whole num-
Der OF delegates to be chosen to be -, of
which number only SIS were present. Re-
port accepted, land committee discharged, and
ReSOiced, That the vacancies be filled
by the delegates of the several districts.
On motion,
Resolved, That the chair appoint COM
mitten of one from each election district, to
propose suihble persons as officers of the
Convention.
Upon which the president appointed the
following gentlemen to said committee ::
Messrs. Messenger, Trowbridge, Allen, Doe,
Esls, Singer. Henson, Holmes Hobart,
Beall, Hesk, Hemcup.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to
, O'Clock p. NJ.
2 o'clock.
The Convention met according to adj
iournment, when the committee on officers
made the following report:
DAVID NoGGLE, President.
Scion Johnson,
Isaac p. Walker,
John Il. Trowbridgc, : V. Pres'ts.
James b. Estis,
Abraham Vanderpool,
Moritz Schoctller, c..
G.. w. Featherstonehaugh,
Report Accepted, and the committe dis
charged.
Immediately after the officers were con-
Quoted to their seats, the Convention pro-
cccded to an informal ballot for Delegate to
Congress, which resulted as follows:
INFORMAL BALLOT.
Hiram Barber 26
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

LoGIc AND PHILosoPHY.-Extract of
letter from the Washington correspondence
of the Boston Post:
Il Curious Decision.-By the tariff law
of lS42-thatlegislative wonder, whose re-
peal was to produce such widespread ''ru-
int was provided that philosophical
apparatus" was to be admitted free of duty.
The provision was wise one, intended,n no
doubt, as an encouragement to the cause OF
learning and science. But little did the fra
mers dream of the strange ends TO which 1t
would be perverted. To one of the gov
eminent officials in this city it has afforded
an opportunity to display powers of logic
which it would be hard TO match. The
circumstances are briefly these:
4 prominent church in NewI DIRK inn
ported a quantity of costly carpeting. AnX-
ious to save the duty, am issue was made
at the custom-house, and referred TO the
treasury, there to be determined by one of
the auditors. The arbitrator belonged to
the same denomination, and the church was
in safe hands, of course. In due season he
delivered his opinion, as iollews:-The
Christian religion, he reasoned, is system
ofphilOsophy, the purest and best ever pro-
mulgated, because of its divine origin; for
the promotion of this system, churches are
required; churches are visited by men and
women; men and women, all the world o.
yer, love comfort; to make a church place
of comfort, it is necessary that the floor be
covered with carpeting and is included under
the head of philosophical apparatus" and
being clearly within the meaning and pur-
view of the section, is exempt from duty!
Call you not this chopping logic with a
broad-axe!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

PLAIN TALK.-Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, OF
Boon county, Indiana, notices her absconding
husband in the following plain terms =
i" Left my bed and board last fall, thereby
rendering my expenses lighter, my legal
husband, John Peters, without cause or
proyocation. All the old maids, young
girls, widows of all ages and conditions, are
hereby forewarned against harboringor trus-
ting him on my account, as | am determined
not to be accountable for h is debts, or more
for his conduct, because he is
loafer, drunkard, gambler, a thief, liar,
and Uhic.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

NEWSPAPERS IN RoME.--With almost
miraculous speed the Press is planting It's
standard over the world We have before
us the Roman Advertiser" weekly pa
per published in English at Rome, the Etcr-
nal city. The prediction of such an event
a century since, would have fallen as a IA
bile on the ear. On the "Sevcn hills" the
cradle and grave Of the Caesars, whose an
Glen, bulletins were scroled in parchment
or written with Practorian swords, who so
mplouS as to to have prophecicd the regular
issue OF newspaper, printed IN the Ian
guage Of a race once the barbarous vas
sails OF Rome. But thus it is. The glori-
GUS spirit Of progress, whose mighuest a.
gents are Saxon language and enterprise,
aim at conqucsts mghtler than the Caesars.
Moc>ing the barrier of Alps, it bridges the
Pontinc marshes, and thundcrs It's voice il
he imperial Capitol, at the very gates Of
tIIe Vatican. We note not only as Jrl-
jnph of the Press, but as oncOt the bright
st omcns OF the age, pointing 10 the spread
# lhc Saxon tongue and influence wherever
Ic earth is hahiahle. Wei may the Seri
nope for q better DAY, when the light OF free
thought pjorres into his rude hut IN the re-
hottest wilderness, and the captive feels his
hams crumblc, as the type illumned page
flashes through his dungeOn.- \. \. Sun.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

DEATHS FROM DRINKING CoLD WATER
Who ever heard of bottle being broken
BY being simply immersed in cold water!
Yet if you take a bottle out of boiling hot
water and plunge it into cold, see if it don't
snap. SO leta rum-drinker turn down III
to his cindered stomach tumbIer of iced
water, and see what becomes ofhim. The
next day you will see his death by cold ,ca-
ter in all the papers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

uTCHARLrs DURKEE, Esq. Of this village is the
Liberty Party nominee for Delegate to Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

ANTT-CELIBAcY.-Dr. Baird, in his lee.
ture, on Tursday evening. mentioned sin
gular fact concerning the Greek Church viz:
that the priests are required to be married
men, and whenever a wife dies, the priest
ly office ceases until he is married again.
They claim authority for this in the Scrip
ture, which reads,"A bishop must be blame
less, the husband of one wife" In the Ar
menian Church this rule is extended so as
to require that priest shall also be the ia
Their of one child Springfield Gazette.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

CANTON TEA CoMPANY.-This is a company
formed for the purpose of importing Teas fresh and
pure from China. The American head Of this Com
pany is in New York n. Lyman 81 Co. whose
advertisement may be found in another column, are
the Chicago agents These gentlemen have lately
favored US with a specimen of the tea they sell,
and we must say that in all our experience as tea
drnker we have never found any thing equal to it.
People generally have very faint idea of the differ
ence between pure article and that generally in
use This difference will be readily noticed by the
use of the article which the Canton Tea Company
furnishes. The Company have all the varieties of
Teas, and the prices will be found by reference to
the advertisement. Lyman & Co. not only deal in
this article, but keep OF the best if not the best
Variety Store in Chicago, where all who trade in
that city can have their wants supplied the mos
liberal terms
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

COPPER ORE.-Large quantities of this
ore have passed through this city within a
week or two past, on its way to the Eastern
smelling works.-It is from the Lake Supe-
rior mining region, and some of it is very
rich, yielding 80 per cent of pure copper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

DWHrG Connecticut has pass cd the following
exemption law. Shall DEMocRArIc Wisconsin
Aesita.c7
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

a. We notice in our exchanges report Of the
death of JosEPH c. NEAL, Of Philadelphia Mr..
Neal Is known all over the country as the author
of The " Charcoal Sketches" and at the time of his
death was publisher of Meals Saturday Gazette
His loss will be felt in the literary world.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

THE THREE r Sat an educational fes-
tival held in New Jersey, recently, one of
the members of the State Assembly present
was called on for a toast, upon which he
pompousl y gave 1.-The three Rs
An explanation was called for and he
continued:
Reading, Riting and Rithmetic"
He won the primer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

FEmALELoQUACITY.-Jean Paul says that
a lady officer, if she wanted to give the
word halt" to her troops, would do it
somewhat in this wise" lou soldiers, all
of you, now mind, order you, soon as ever
| have finished speaking, to stand still, every
one of you, on the spot, where you happen
to be; don't you hear me! halt, | say, all of
you -