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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
HARVEY DURKEE.
DEFAMATION OF WAR :

IIIEIIt4h FNN I INIIN UT " I Z
ID MARSTON has now got up the best Shop
II. IN the Territory for painting and is now pre-
pared to do all kinds OF Painting and Polishing
Carriages and Sie CHS in better style than can be
done else where. Alter the experience OF twenty
years he latters hmsa jhat he cannot be beat law
ing paper-he also prepares walls and paints walls
all coiors and different styles that in anv rooms
the walls can be washed as well as any wood and
this he does from his own experience and knowI.
edge and is prepared to do fancy and ornamental
painting cheaper than can be done elsewhere in
the Territory.
n. b. Paints and Oils always for sale ar
my shop and colors of every description prepared
and sold atsi ght. Grainmg and Imitation of f.
gyptian marble and all other kinds OF wood and
marble &c, &c
u Shop corner Of church and pearl streets.
Southport Dec. =, IS45
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
7 A | L 0 r | n g.


r. WILLIAMS,
NTOULD respectfully inform the inhabitants of
w Southport and vicinity, that he has recently
opened Shop in the room one door east of f. POM
eroy's Variety Store, on Market street. He has
worked at the business several years in some cftne
principal cities Of the United States and he is now
prepared to Cut and Make, for customers in this
city. garments of any style or fashion,
IL Work done when promised rs
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
SAM WRAGGs WHITTLERS.

\ MOTHER splend lot Of Sam Wraggs best
u Whltllers have whitfield their way round to
Southport on the steamer Niagara: and are now
ready for whiting. At the Hardware Store of
June 80. 46. T.. Balm
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
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With Advice to Purchasers.
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This celebrated work, although sold at so cheap
a rate is the best one ever written the diseases
of Horses. 1t is written in plain lans uage that
every body can understand, and the directions for
the treatment of diseased horses are so minute as
not TO be mistaken.
Persons wanting single copy of this work may
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on lhe work will be only - cents to any part of
the United States. Five copies for 81.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

GtALT-a large quantity of Salt Just received
- and for sale by r. POMEROY.
Nov. II, lS49.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
TEMPERANCE.


-, INC Augusta Temperance Union met at Mt Tabor
c"cn on saturday the 9th inst, Vice President Rev.
a. p. LUDDEH, in the chair
After an earnest and very apuropr;atc nravcr nv the
Rev j. g. Hcnsel the reports OF The Societies rcnrc
sented, were banded in, read and approved
II was then unanimously resolved That each Divi-
sion OF the Sons o! Temperance this Comfy be
NY invited to send delegates the meetings nj the n.
gusta Temperance Union, in the ratio of one delegate
TO every 30 members, Chat being the ratio Of
tation specified by the Constitution and tbst ,i.v co
operate with in urtherance of The rre,t and GOOD
Of Temperance.
At this stage Of the meeting the Rev J r F,xcu Of
Staunton, who had previously been invited delivered a
most excellent and interesting address TO an attentive
and manifcsty well pleased audience for which op mo
ton, the thanks Of the Convention was unanimously
rendered him.
The President appointed Mcssrs S. X. TAYLOR. =
Strousc, Rev. J. " Finch. Rev. j. J. S,unan and II r
Mailman, committee 10 deliver, or have delivered adj
dresses al all places in the county where Societies now
exist. or have existed and TO their hest efforts 10
re- organize such Societies have gone down from in
action or other causes. that there may be full and
TAR representation Of the strength and sentiments of the
"Union." e " Wv
Another committee was then Amounted viz =. C,eo
Shucy, H. Gccdipg and Rev. J r. Finch. 10 invite
speakers for the ucyt meeting. On motion
Resolved, That the Secretary be required 10 ppbIisb
IN the Stsunton papers much Of the proceedings Of
this meeting as he may deem proper and that this Con
ventiou do adjourn, 10 meet at the Methodist r.
Church in Stanton, the first Saturday in Scpterbc,
Of II O'Clock, A. NJ.
4. p. LUDDEN, " Pres't
CIo. u Tk7JoF, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
MISSISSIPPI REGIMENT.

A letter from Monterey, dated April 81, SAYS :
The first Mississippi Regiment left here with
the present train. When this regiment left here
the other morning, an agreeable little incident &C
Cured, which cannot refrain from relating. This
regiment had done most efficient service. and all
the officers OF the army are loud in praise of their
galantry at Buena Vista. When portion of .he
troops, panic struck, were fleeing from the shot of
the enemy, the Mssissippians were ordered to ad
vance Scarcely three hundred in number, with
their rifles without bayonets, they advanced at the
charge against superior force outnumberinp them
so tar ihat they might be regarded almost forlorn
nope. Steadily and unwaverngly they pressed on
loading and firing with terrible effect and utterly
regardless Of the deadly fire of the enemy. which
was creating fearful havoc in their own ranks
All know the result of that charge, and what effect
it had upon the enemy Ofthis small noble hand
no less than ninety odd were stretched upon that
bloody field in that one charge.
Such charge, | am told has never been equal
led in modern warfare. just before their departure
a drizzly unpleasant rain set in in the midst of
which the regiment, under the command of Can
tain Hooper, marched in front Of Gen TavlOr's
tent and presented arms. The General was in his
tent, but came out and shook hands with Capt III
and Their addressed the following remarks to them
with much feeling My friends | part from Won
with great reluctance. You are about returning to
your homes and your families, covered with honors
scarcely ever equalled. You have won honor for
yourselves, your country, and can only express a
sincere hope for your health and happiness He
then shook hands with the officers and as the rcpI
mont filed OFF, they gave three hearty cheers for the
brave old General, under whom they had won such
green and unading laurels.'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
A CONTRAST.

III seems to TIC understood that the President of
me United States conemplates visiting the Nor
,horn cities, and his friends appear to be anxious
mat demonstrations of respect should be extended
10 nm from men OF all parties. We presume that
no lack OF civility will be shown TO him as he has
been received in the South. and especially in the
wing city OF Richmond, with the courtesy and re-
spect which are supposed to be due 10 the exalted
station oil Chief Magistrate of the Union
Inc Boston Post, while referring to this subject
mentions the manner in which Mr. Webster WAS
received at the South, and appears to think that
throughout the whole length of his travels, men
oil all parties united TO do him homage
In regard to the States OF South Carolina and
Georgia VIC are aware that this was the fact. but
oi WHAT other States il can be asserted we are in
some doubt The Wings of Richmond rave !,
dinner to Mr. Webster, but we are not apprzed
hat our democratic friends united with the NVhiqs
IN ms exhibition Of respect. Mr. Webster was
APcc'eo In Cihcinnat, and the announcement of his
'oiih. was received with the most bitter abuse by
portion OF the Polk press 1t WAS also antici
Pated mat he would embrace Nashville, Tenues
GEE IN ms tcur, city near the former residence of
ndr; folk. With the fact of his contemplated visit
well known, the Nashville Union, the principal
roih organ OF 1 Gen.. onl y few days before his
anticipated arrival, denounced his public and private
career In the most ierocious manner declared that
ne was BLACK WITH TREAsoN"-that he had ey-
hoiieo THE MELfGNANT EMULATION OF FIENp'
a' the deeat OF our arms in the last war and adj
ded, Unlike Mr.. Calhoun, who CLOSES over the
most marked alterations of principle by purity of
me ana conduct which insures him the respect of
the vlrtuous, the nfamy of Daniel Websters polit
zeal career is only equalled by the notorious profit
gacy OF his private character. He is daily in the
open ana shameless commission of the lowest vices
"nlch denase human nature. His gross debauch-
cries are The shame and scandal, not only of the
CITY OF his residence, but Of each place which he
visits, and The open ewdness of his life is such that
respectable females shun the appearance of his i'm;
macy as they would the contamination of the bro
thel.
Hnch PATEIoT-such 4 MANS Daniel Web
ster "
All this time, Mr. Webster was travelling rs
pIiva'e citizen, with no other purpose than to make
himself personally acquainted with section of the
country which he had not before visited.
we do not hold up these assaults for the imita-
tion OF Wings, but as dark contrast TO the spirit
with which the President of the United States has
been received by men of all parties.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
. Tho Mheat crop in many patls Of ans Comm

~ The Wheat crop in many parts of this Coun-
ty looks well, and will probably be as good. all
things taken into considerations as that of last wear
We were informed by one of our Farmers. few
days SINCE mat he expected much better crop,
both as respects quantity and quality, than he had
last year The other crops-Corn, Rye, Oats.
&c.,-however, are not so promising, yet we ought
not to complain, when we compare our condition
with that Of other countries.
o. Accounts from Ohio, Kentucky. Indiana.
Michigan, Maryland, Pennsylvania. New jersey.
New York, &c, all say, that since the recent rains.
the wheat, rye, grass, and all kinds Of vegetation
have revived wonderfully, and bid fair 70 produce
nearly an average crop.
C1' Bread IS Just as cheap IN London az it ia in
Nov York
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

o. Col. Benton has made another speech in St
Louis, at dinner given to Charles ID. Drake. esu.
by the st. Louis Law Association, at which the
Colonel was an invited guest. In reply to toast
complimentary to the United States Senate. Col.
Benton euloglzed that body in very high terms, for
the influence 1t was calculated, as it was intended
by Its long tenure of Office to exert in resisting
Executive power on the one hand and "the stormy
wave OF excited popular feeling on the other" He
said the Senate had on three recent occasions. no.
bly, performed this high mission-frst. in rejecting
the Tyler treaty of annexation, and thereby post
poning for two years the Mexican war; secondly,
IN adopting an alternative proposition to the Joint
Resolution of annexation as it passed the House of
representatives, which, proposing negotiations with
Mexico as preliminary TO the annexation of Tex
as, would, it had been selected by the Executive
as the basis of action, have averted war altogether
and thirdly, in resisting the unjust claim of the
President, sustained though it was by a misinform-
ed and excited public opinion, to 81 40, and in
bringing both the President and the people back to
40, "the line of right" in the Oregon negotiation
How Mr.. Polk will relish these severe and re-
peatei hits at his "wsdom and discretion" on the
part of his Ex-Leutenant General, it is possible
tor this depOnent to say.-Uhig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
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. SPECTATOR. -
-SW A y ~ n % Ns-
THURSDAY, JUNE II, IS47.
.ST A u u IN Ns-
THURSDAY, JUNE II, IS47.
THE TARIFF.

The present locofoco Tariff, under ordinary cir
cumsances. will not yield sufficient revenue to de-
fray the expenses of Government, and while it re-
mains in existence it will be impossible to pay Ell
Their the principal interest of the war debt, which
there is very little to doubt now reaches the
sum of one hundred millions of dollars Yet withal
1t is glorious measure! A few months since the
advance in the price of Breadstufis was attributed
to 1t, and, it was said its authors intended that it
should benefit the Farming class of the community
and 1T could not be perceived, until the prices be-
came too high-until the poor of our country began
to suffer-that the famine in Ireland had any effect
whatever upon the markets.
But let us suppose for moment no famine to
exist, and the Farming community to be benefited
by the tariff. Will the other classes of the com
munty be equally benefited. Will the laborer re-
ceive any higher wages to enable him to pay for
what he consumes? he does the advocates of
this ''wise measure" have forgotten to state the
fact, and we left to believe that it distributes
its favors unequally--It certainly needs explana-
finn
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

cD-The New Orleans Picayune, of the lst in
stant, gathers the following statement from con-
versatIon with Lieut.. Aiken of the Cd Kentucky
foot just arrived there from the Rio Grande: ~
"A most deplorable duel occurred at China a.
bout the 2lst uit, between two lieuterants in the
Virginia regiment. The news was taken to Ca
MARCO by MIR. Dowd, beef contractor at China, and
was fully credited by all at Camargo According
10 this report, the two lieutenants-one Of whom
was named N1ahan, and the name of the other not
being recoected--fought with muskets loaded
with ball and buckshot, and both parties were kill
cd Most sincerely do we hope there may be some
cXaggeraton In the statement, but Lieutenant Ak
en- leaves but little room for hope He fully be-
llevcs 1t, and it was generally credited at Camar-
go"
Lieut.. WASH l.. MAHAN, who was Philadel-
phan, was junior I'd Lieutenant of Capt. SMITH b
BANKHEAD's company OF Caroline volunteers.-
There will be much nxiety felt to know who was
the antagonist who fell with him in the desperate
dupl
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
RIO FRO.

Among the rumors at Vera Cruz and Jalapa, ac-
cording to the last accounts, was one that Santa
Anna would make a stand at Rio Frio, Tor Cold
river, formidable point ON the route to Mexico
said to be one of the most dangerous and difficult
passes winch our army will have TO make. AL
iudlng to 1t, the New Orleans Delta says:
ihe road for some distance beyond PuebIa 10
eAcei'eh', out near Cordova it reaches the noun
'ahS' ana passess through deep narrow defiles aud
over steep and rugged heights The country is
wiid LOOKING, thinly wooded with oaks and pines.
ana rendered very rough and uneven by rocks Of
lava and porphyry. Near Tesmelucos. little viii
iage OF naciepda, the road begins to wind alony the
sue oi the mountain, in many places being cut
through solid rock Here the road is commanded
oy the heights of Popoca,apet which. il occnn;ed
oy strong battery, would render the passage of
an army over this steep, rugged, and exposed as
cent task OF very great danger and difficulty.-
nut, even when the heights are passed. the perils
ana obstacles OF .he position are not entirely sur
mounted fur the road descends into n deem narmw
dell, where small and brave force might operate
VIII, great effect upon large army accompanied
by long trains and parks of artillery This dell is
traversed by the RIO Frio, Gold river where our
Grave soldiers may assuage their thirst after the
isoors OF this difficult passage. The Rio Fro is
tne only point on the road, between Pucbla and
Mexico, which is likely to give our army any
trouble. 1t is midway between the two cities ;
When 1t Is passed, the road to the capital is smooth
and delightful, well watered and we'll shaded. In
some places 1t passes for miles between parallel
canals and rows of Lombardy poplars.
'.lf Santa Anna makes his stand a. Rio Frio
WIN an adequate artillery force and complete bat
'eries' our army will have to fight perhaps the mos,
serious, bloody, and destructive battle which has
yet been fought. There will be no want of men
IN this thickly settled part Of the country to
oack oania Anna In this last stand which the Mex
icai,s VIII have an opportunity of making There
VIII be some difficulty. however, in arnng all
VINO may present themselves, and in furnishing the
works with good cannon. But we presume that
'he commissioners appointed in Mexico, with Al
monte at their head, to superintend the defences of
the capital, have probably selected the Rio Frio as
me only available point obedience against an army
approaching the capital and have probably removed
'i'her the cannon intended for the defence of the
city. The account OF another battle, therefore
may be expected in few days. Of the result we
nave no iears-our only apprehension is that ano-
'ner glorious victory will be purchased at great
sacrifice Of valuable lives''
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
"MoRAL TREASON" OF POLK DEMOCRACY,

we have given some of Mr.. Benton's views in
his speech OF lS44, which must constitute him, in
the eyes OF MIR. Polk and his friends, what that
party chOose to term "Mexican Wing" And
now we propose to call attention to brief extract
OF two from speech made by him in ST. Louis on
the 18th Of May last He says in that speech
ellis policy had been uaitorm from first to last
lit was to got back Texas ,cithout breach scRh
>aler'co and he ,cas certain it might hare been
done scise and temperate counsels had prevailed +"
Hear thar, We who denounce the Wings merely
for not applauding the miserable foies and crim-
nal laundering of James X. Polk! Listen to one
OF your own great Oracles-your Lieutenant Gene
raj to Mexico does not such language as that, in
a Wing constitute 'moral treason" Is it not de-
nounced as afording laid and comfort" to the enc
my2 The man who utters such sentiments is the
same whom MIR. Polk so ''deeply regretted" he
could not send to Mexico to make peace. Let US
hear him once more: Mr. Benton repeated:
ellis policy from beginning to end had been to
get back Texas without a war, or even a breach of
friendship with Mexico. lie ,cas greatly adverse
to such a ,car."
How has he the hardihood to utter such "trea-
son" as that? Where are the ana,henias of Polk
democracy for the daring author Of such sent-
ments "Greatly averse to such war;" Lis.
ten to that, good and true Democrats--you whose
leaders are denouncing the Whigs-no, for being
averse TO the war, but for being averse to the me-
thod adopted by James X. Polk, Of getting us into
it. And now, when the Wings are accused Of be.
ing opposed TO the war, point to the sentiments Of
MIR. Folks Lieutenant General, as an answer to
the charge-and don't forget to remind these con-
sstent lovers of Polk Democracy, that the man
who uttered them, was voted for by Mr.. Folks
Congress, to supersede old Rough and Ready
Nashville Runner
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

The prize Cup, offered by Mr. Burke upon the
occasion OF his benefit at the Arch Street Theatre,
Philadelphia. on Friday evening last. was awarded
to Mr.: Geo. w. Allen, No o. Old York Road, for
the following which was selected by the audience
as the best Epigram offered
On Mexican Soldier, shot in battle, by an A.
mercan Bootmaker.
His hide is cut he's got his ball;
He's lost his sole, he's lost his a,pl
He's got his last, he's got his end;
He's got a hole he cannot mend
That which was considered mex; best. and FIR
which the prize was strongly claimed, was as fol-
lows
Santa Annals legs Of bone and stick
Have set the people punnng,
But Iaylors being short and thick,
Were never made for running
Another upon the same subject, was as follows:
"I,ll die or conquer ~ (Santa Anna sworc)
WhoH write my Epitaph when Pm no more %
On Ccrro Gordo's heights. nc changed his mind;
He rdn-but left his L-E-G behind
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17

o0- The following. it is said, are the conditions
on which our Government is willing to treat with
Mexico:
AS to the cession Of territory demanded of the
Mexicans, the Administration will not clam il as
forfeit, but offer to pay for it, as to acquire i,
by purchase. We want clear title of it and the
Administration considers purchase the best Of all
titles.
The expenses of the war we will not claim from
the Mexicans, and the indemnity which she owes
our citizens will be assumed by the Government of
the United States. We shall then claim no money
OF Mexico in any shape, and are willing to accept
land in payment Of our jus, demands
AS to the territory coded or sold 20 us by Mexico,
we are of opinion that it will not comprise more
than Upper California and New Mexico, and that
our Government will not insist, as condition of
peace, on the right of way across the Isthmus of
Tehuantepic; but rather make this subject for
subsequent friendly negotiations between the two
sister republics
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
PORTRAIT OF GEN. TAYLOR

An agent is now in this city with fine Litho-
graphic Picture of Maj. Gen. Zachary Taylor. 1t
is said 10 be good likeness.
Messrs. Yockney & brennan (the latter an Ohio
'olun'eer are travelling Agents for the sale of this
popular picture,
This is acknowledged to be the most correct like
ness OF the lero-P Patriot yet published, and we in
vlte his friends to call at our office, where it is to
be seen.-Copies can be had for 25 cts each for
small. and 50 cents for large size.
ANY person subscribing to the Daily or Semi
Weekly Republican, and forwarding the amount of
subscription, will be furnished copy Of the Por-
trait, free of charge-Richmond Republican,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-06-17
GEN. TAYLOR'S OPINIONS

According to tho Baton Rogue Advocate, de-
mocratic paper published right at Gen. Taylor's
residence in Louisiana, old Rough and Ready en-
tertalns exactly the opinions in regard to the
war as do the Wing party. That paper says:-
"ien. Taylor thought the war COULD and OUGHT
TO haze been oroded''
The truth is hundreds OF others onGauod in this
war believe il TO be unjust and tc have been I'M
consttutlonally brought upon us, but the RESPONSE
bllty Is the GOvernmcnt's-not theirs They are
only amenable for the faithful discharge of the du-
ty assigned Them Clay, Hardin, Mckee, and
Lincoln, were no less efficient as soldiers be-
cause of their belief that the war could and ourbt
to have been avoided but they fought like veterans
whenever an opportunity for doing so presented
itself, and their lives in part purchased the most
wonderful victory which our arms have ever achicv
ed And when Taylor tells Mr. Clay, in his let
ter OF coincidence on the death of his son. that when
he misses their familiar faces, he has no heart 10
rejoice over his victory at Buena VISTA does he not
express the feeling of the American people, and is it
not evident that he regards the loss OF such men Of
more real importance to our Country than any
benefit that could possibly result from a victory
over tina: unhappy people2