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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

The following rapid specimen of poetry is tax,
pm the hnickerbocker for August The auth
Mr.. J. G. SAKE, of Vermont
Singing through the forests,
Railing over ridges,
Shooting under arches,
Rambling over bridges;
Whzzing through the mountains,
Buzzng DER the vale
Bless me this is pleasant,
Riding on rail!
Men of different stations
In the eye of Fame,
Here are very quickly
Coming to the same!
High and lowly people,
Birds of every feather,
On common level
TRAY cling together.
Gentlemen in shorts
Looming very tall
Gentlemen at large
Talking very small;
Gentlemen in tights
With loose-ish mien;
Gentlemen in gray
Looking rather green;
Gentleman quite old
Asking for the news
Gentleman in black
In fit of blues; >
Gentleman in claret
Sober as vicar;
Gentleman in snuff
Dreadully in liquor;
Stranger Oh the right
Looking very sunny;
Obviously reading
Something very funny;
Now the smiles are thicker;
Wonder what they mean?
Faith he's got the KSIcKER-
BOOKER Magazine!
Stranger on the LEFT
Closing up his peppers;
Now he snores amain,
Like the Seven Sleepcrs!
At his feet a volume
Gives the explanation,
How the man grew stupid
From " Association!'
Market-Woman careful
OF the precioas casieet
knowing eggs are eggs"
Tightly holds her basket;
Feeling that "a smash"
lit came, would surely
Send her eggs to pot
Rather prcmaturcly!
Ancient maiden lady
AnXlously remarks,
That there must be peril
Mong many sparks;
Roguish locking fellow.
Turning 10 the stranger
Says it's his opinion
She is out OF danger
Woman with her baby
Sitting vis-a-vis;
Baby keeps a squalIing
Woman looks at me:
ASKS about the distance,
Saws it's tiresome talking,
Noises Of the cars
Are so very shocking!
Singing through the forests,
Rafting over ridges,
Shooting through arches,
Rambling over bridges;
Whizzing through the mountains,
Buzzng o er the vale
Bless me this is pleasant
Riding on a rail
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

SARcAsrlc.-A windy political orator,
recently made a speech, in every sentence
OF which he had something to say about
sound political principles. A bystander re-
marked that if his principles were like his
speech, they were all sound.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

Remarkable Famly-Grea! Domestic Calamity,
--Ou Sunday last three youths passed through this
place on their way TO the BlndAsylum in Columbus.
They live in the town Of Union in this county.
They are brothers and in the family OF which they
are members there are i've individuals who were
born blind We have never heard OF an instance
upon record where many in the scne family
were thus authoritative out Of the eight members
of this unfortunate household thus shut out from
the light OF hea, en- and condemned to life of eter
nal darkness Awful calamity We understand
sla4 ehe cause OF tie dire misfortune Is the frequent
in.ermarrage o. blood relatives in the same family
TDayton Ohio, Transcript
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

The following toast was drank some-
where; "Old bachelors and old maids-a
cold set; may they be toasted until they are
melted together"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

Messrs. Davis & More, have replaced on
the mail line between this city and Chicago
their splendid four horse coaches. They
run daily through in twcnty-tour hours,
leaving Milwaukee every morning except
Sundays Nil. Sent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

The Archbishop OF the city of Mexico receives
an annual salary Of SIJoDpuS Puebla, $4,000;
VafIadoid 100000. These good padres have it
in their power to do great many charitable deeds
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

4 gentleman on being asked whether he
was seriously injured when a steam boiler,
exploded, is said to have replied, that he
was SO used to being blown up by his wife,
that mere steam had no effect upon him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

An English paper relates the death of a
man named Jetlries, in a wonderful manner.
He was catching fash in pond, and atemp-
ted TO pull sole through the meshes of the
net with his teeth, when the fish darted in
to his mouth and throat, and before assis-
lance could be rendered be was a corpse.
This should be warning TO fishermen.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

There are said to be p, 1855, 900 spindles
in operation in the world, of which 2,500.-
900 are in the United States, and l7,500,-
600 il Crea, Britain.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

flour AND GRAIN.-The Albany Jour
nal remarks that there is new movement
in Flour and Grain. The demand in the
Eastern market is now so great that it is
impossible to procure freight room sufficient
to answer the demand. All the shipping,
as we'll as the Boston Railroad, is pressing
into service, at very fair rates. 1t is proba-
bic that the demand Will continue through
the season, in order to press winter sup
ply forward
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27
From the New York Observer

REAsoNABLE REoUEsr.-"I.0ve me, love
my dog" as the sausage maker observed to
his customer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

Opening the line Of communication be-
hcecn Tera Cruz and Gen. Sc0t.-We
learn that the views of Major Lally, respect
ing the re-ocupancy of Jalapa, have been
long since anticipated by the War Depart
mcnt, and that, as early as august II, in
structions were dispatched by the Adjutant
General to Col Wilson, commanding ATTY era
Cruz, to organize and send forward, with all
expedition, competent force for the reoc-
cupancy of that city. The instructions also
suggested the holding ofthe National Bridge
and Cerro Gordo. The measures thus la
ken by the War Department to open the
communication from this end Of the line,
will, we have 10 doubt, prove successful.
As already stated, letter has been received
from 1t Col. Hughes stating that he has
occupied the National Bridge.
Col. Wilson reports that sufficient force
left Vera Cruz, Sept. 6, to take possession
or Sen Juan and the National Bridge. and
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

4 Monument 10 SsIas HI1ght.-A monument
is 10 be PLACED over the grave Of Slas Wright, by
he Democrats Q! s. Lawrence Co, New York,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

Neac Orlemas.-The epidemic was gra-
dualIy disappearing from New Orleans at
the latest accounts, and the deaths were
averaging from to per day. The bill of
mortality for the week ending 4th instant,
included 81 deaths by yellow fever, about
one-half the number Of the preceding week.
In Mobile, on the contrary. tho malady was
increasing, the deaths outnumbering those
of any preceding portion of the season.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

A new mode fdispersing mobs has been
discovered which is said to supercede the
necessity of military force. Ii is to pass
round a contribution box.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

TIE VIRGINIA DUEL.-Our Geographic
despatch, few days ago, announced that a
fatal duel had just taken place in Virginia.
This shocking affair was the result Of cir
cumstanccs which should convey lesson
to all political Iotspurs-especially such as
happen to be "ardcnt as the Southern Sun
can ma G" them. Harris and Ycllcrly were
young lawyers Of GrccnviIlc, Pitt Co., n.
c., and ardent Wing politicians. The cause
of quarrel, which we have not seen stated
in the public prints, was a reproach address
sed TO Yellerly by Harris, because the for
mer refused to support him as candidate
for the Legislature. Harris called Yellerly
a traitor. This provoked blow from
Netlerly, and thereupon Harris challenged
him to mortal combat. They first met in
North Carolina, but were interrupted on
the ground. Subsequently they fought in
Virginia, when Harris was shot dead
Yc!lcrly sought TO submit the difference to
arbitration, offering such amends as two of
Harris friends and one of his own should
decree; but Harris declined and urged on
the quarrel to his own destruction.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27
SACKING OF MEXICO.

BOn1b0rdaneyH Of PUebtd-Le'eon1Cldt
Of the Presidency by Santa .4nna-Re-
voh IN PapoaHa.
The following intelligence, which If correct
is very important we extract from FL Arco
Iris, of the 26th ult. published atNera Cruz.
1t will be seen that the "Napoleon Of the
South" has again renowned the presiden-
cv. Whether this second abdicaton is like
the previous one, mere pretencc, vet re-
mains to be seen; at present every thing is
obscure.
Letters from Jalapa and Orizaba, rcceiv-
ed yesterday in this city (says FL Arco IT.
isl give the most positive information that
the city of Mexico has been the theatre of
the most horrible and lamenable scenes.
The moment that Santa Anna, abandon
ed the capital, the disorder commenced, and
as soon as the populace considered them
selves free from the bayonets which might
have controlled them, the Leperos commen-
eed to sack the city, and committed every
manner of excess, pillaging and robbing the
houses, without making any distinction be-
tween natives and foreigners.
1t is said that during the pillages an Am
erican division attempted to penetrate into
the city, but became involved in violent
conflict with the people, and was repuIsed,
one part to the sentry stations and citadel,
while another succeeded in getting posses
sion of the convent of San Franc sco,where
it made itself secure against the multitude,
having abandoned two pieces of artillery.
Letters from Puebla, also inform us that
Gen. Rea entered Puebla, and that the city
suffered horrible bonlbardment by teh
Amcncans from the fortified heights; that
Gen Herrera marched towards Queretaro
with the remainder of the army, which left
Mexico, and and that Santa Anna, with D.
600 cavalry, was in Taycala, with the in
tention Of proceeding to Puebla to unite his
forces with those of Gen. Rea, and cut off
the communication of the American army
with the sea coasts
While writing these lines, we have re-
ceivcd a manifesto issued by Gen. Santa
Anna, on the 10th, city of Guadalupe de
Hildago In it he renounces the Presiden-
cy of the Republic, and appoints in his place
the President of the Supreme Court OF jus
toe, Senior Pcnay PeNa, who with two col
leagues, shall be the depository Of the Su-
preme Power, until Congress shall meet
aud make an election. He also promises
anew 10 combat. even to the last drop OF his
blood, for the liberty of the nation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

A new mode of dispensing nobs has been dis
covered WHICH is said 10 surercede the necessity Of
military force 1t is to pass around contribution
box.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

The American Bible Society employs
three hundred hands in the printing and
manufacture of Bibles, who make two thou
sand volumes day. tits stated that they
use eight tons of paper per week.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

Oli Parson Peters Hebron, Coma was good
deal OF a wag. Having married couple, Mr.. Par
fridge TO Miss Brace, the parents of the bride re-
ouested he would wind up the ceremony by short
PRAYER. which he did il the following words. " God
bless the brare Of Partndges!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27
The London Punch has heard of General
Pillow. II has the following:

Pillow. 1t has The following:
The Americans have sent into Mexico, TO
carry on the campaign, an officer named
Gen. Pillow. 1t is said in quarters that
may or may not be relied upon, that the Sc
lection of Gen. Pillow shows bow much
the American cause needs belsteving. If
Pillow is one Of the right sort, he may put
a feather in the cap of all his followers:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

"A Pleasant Greefing.-An American,
writing from California, says he was greet
ed by all old friend on his arrival there,
with" You id fool didn't you know
better than to come to this God-forsaken
country!'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

Twelve hundred Chinese criminals are said to
have been beheaded II, Caarap during tbs psss
year
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

ScHooLMAsTER-"Bil Tomkins, what
is widow!" BiIl-"A wilder, sir, is a
married woman.what amt got any husband,
cause he's dead" Master-"Very well.
What is a widower?" Bill-"A widderer
is a man what runs after the widders. -
Master-'Well Bill, that is not exactly ac-
cording to Johnson, but it viii do. - Bos-
tor Pest.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

According to the Liverpool Albion, la
dy's maid, who was about to yoke herself
with the groom of a nobleman in the neigh
borhood, wrote to friend to say that Mr..
Richards was about to conduct her " to the
high mental altar"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

A stranger, passing through one of the
mountain towns of New England, inquired
What can YOU raise here - The answer
was, " Our land is rough and poor; we car
raise but little producc-and so we builc
school-houses and churches, and raise men
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

MARRIAGE OF JENNY L1ND.-The "Swe-
dish Nightingale has, it is reported, taken
unto herself a mate. The cnvied man is
said to be banker, of Stockholm, an En-
glshman, and related, by marriage, to a
gentleman in whom are united the charac-
ters of London banker and Grecian his
torian. The ceremony took place, we are
told, at Manchester London News.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

Bishop Osderdonk.-A rumor is current
in certain circles, says the n. Y. Tribune,
that the late P. G. Stuyvesant left an annui-
ty of 81 900 to Bishop Onderdonk, on con-
i;ticr OF his resigning his Office.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27
RAILROAD POETRY.

The following rapid specimen of poetry is taken
from the hnlckerbocker for August. The author
is Mr.. J. G. SAKE, of Vermont:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

The Indebtedness of Prime, Ward & Go.
is said to be 100000, of which three of
the Wall street banks lose large amount,
stated at 100000. The English creditors
have absorbed all the assets of the firm.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-27

a scientific rie,c Of it.-Hastings, OF the
Albany Knickerbocker, must he queer fell
low. He says in a late paper: How any
one can look at the human foot, composed
of l44 bones--any quantity of elastic car
tlage-a gill and half Of lubricating oil,
and ten thousand other arrangements for
first class kicking, and still believe that it's
a duty to receive an insult without making
a man small of leather, is one of those &C.
centricities connected with the human mind
that We never could fathOm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
VERMONT PHOENIX.
BrattlebOrO, Thursday, March 4, IS47.

OF Owing 10 the length Of Mr. Corwns speech are
obliged to omit usual summary Of Congressional pro-
ceedngs Nothing Of any particular interest has Tanspir.
ed during the past week. The bill esying tax tea and
coffee has been again reecied in the House, and the bill
modifying the anf Of 1916 has also been rejected bill,
proposed by Mr. Crpenden appropriations hulfa million for
the relief Of Ireland and Scotland passed the Senate the
27ih ulL by Of "a TO 49, The bill has been
ierred the Committee Of Ways and Means in the House
SUPREME CouRr-The Supreme Count Tor this County
held its annual session al Newfane last week We shall
give in our nest a full report Of their doinRs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
From the New Orleans Delta.
IMPORTANT FROM THE BRAZoS

ihA YIN AM rINOM 4 III DlAALOS
CAPTURE or MAJ. BoRLANp, CAssrus NJ. CL,y
AND 50 OF rnE AMERIcAN CAyALRr.
The following hasiy note, communicating the
above painful intelligence, was received last eve
ning, IRON an attentive correspondent at the Bra
EOS, by the schr Sea, Capt Flanders:
Feb. Authorization has Just reached US, that q
detachment, composed OF so Kentucky and 30 Ar.
kansas Cavalry. have been cut off, thirty miles BE-
yond SalliAo. They formed an outpost, and were
surprised and taken without resistance, moi shot
being fred. Three officers were taken with The
pariy-one is Maj Borland of the Arkansas troops
the other G. nj. Clay, and the third do not know,
0fthe Gate Of the volunteers wrecked with the
ondiaka, nothing certain was known. On the 40
INST, which is up 10 the last moment of inlelI'
genee from Tampico, a message arrived from the
wreck, stating that the ships company and yOlun-
teers, together with Lieut.. Miller, who had been
despatched thitheT with foriy.hTe dragons, were
surrounded by the Mexican forces stationed at Ias'
pan, amounting TO one thousand men. About Two
hundred muskels only being saved from The wreck,
rendered il impossible 10 dispense the enemy
Gen. Patterson feeling well satisfied OF the truth
OF ibls report, elghi hundred cavalry were al once
sent oil 10 their assistance. The schooner Ella was
also chartered, aud took the whole of the small
~''''' "Ssh VIZ "thiotJ OibAC OnttCu
or Noneia, commanded by Midshipman NJ. u
Smith Two hundred regulars were embarked on
her and proceeded 30 he wreck. The result OIL Inc
expedition may be looked for by the next arrival
CamargO, January 25. Tomorrow or next Gay
all the forces composing Gen. Worlh's DIVISION
will have left here. Now we must look ouI l%
ouiTages and murder, for war and rumors oil wa'
in real eatnesl as the Mexicans, in this nelshoO'.
hood, are firmly impressed with the opinion 'n''
we are IetTeating from Santa Anna.
January &c. 10 II. NJ. An express hasjusI g0'
IN from Aldamas, to the commanding officer mere
with the intelligence that Candles was at that pa'U
with his force, and that he intended attacking
train of pack mules which left here shor' uu ''
since for Monterey. AIdamas is about aO ""''
from this place.
Ofihe engagement between the Missouri '0'u"
ieers and the Mexicans. in another part olIhe cOu''
try, we have the following;-
The engagements at Fl Passo del Nor'e '9O.
place on Christmas day. The MexlcanS hsu
force Of 1000, Of which $50 were regulars oS.
manded by Vidal, and the Americans 400 p ,"s,.
the commencement ofihe engagement, the A% and
leans demanded parley, which was Ieiuseu' %
The tight Immediately commenced. AT inc Sv
mencement, about half the Mexicans we're uu' ''%sr
into disorder md took TO flight The loss ca s' ana
side was not known, or is not stated O''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

g Don't forget IN attend the Ladies Fair at Wantasti.
quet Hall this "wednesday afternoon and evening at
which time and place the ladies' propose to relieve their
gent friends Of whatever surplus funds they may hap
to have on hand-lOr fair consideration, of course
We much cOnsoed by the reflection that we have very
little 10 loose and have come 10 the conclusion stand
and deliver We never could refuse anylhnE The adics
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
TOWN OFFICERS.

Joseph Goodhue, S. F. Goodenough, Samuel Earl,
Jr., Seleetmen.
Samuel Root, Town Agent
Lafayette Clark, Town Clerk and Treasurer.
Rufus Pfatt, George Newman, Aonzo Gooden-
orPh, Listers.
Voted 10 raise a5 cts. on tie dollar on the Grand
List, TO deffay Town expenses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

NJ We are requested by Mr. Brown to give notice iha
the time Of commencing the Teachers Institute Painey
is changed from Monday the ped oSlaIeh Monday The
18th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04

IEAThe Stock of the II udson Railroad, (S3,OO0.
0Oo,) from New York to Albany, has all been sub.
scTibed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-03-04
Important from Mclico
Santa AHna sill AEre-C Con frnatiOa of the Grn
BATH Of chihuahua

Santa AHna sill AHre- Con frmatiOa of the Grtat
B4tfie Of chihuahua
From the n. o. Della Of 18Th
The editors Of La PafriG have received letter
from their correspondent at Tampico, in which il
IS stated iha, private mail bad been received from
San LUIS Potosi, of the date 22d January, which
so far from confirming the humbugging story about
the assassination Of Santa Anna, TO which some
sredence was given in this city, represents him IS
actively engaged in preparations for some move
meni toward the South. The character, direction
and object OF this intended movement are vrapi in
profound mystery. >
il is also stated in the same communication, that
hard fight had taken place al chihuahua on 3ls
December, between the Mexicans and Americans.
The loss Of the Mexicans is addm,,ed by themselves
to have been one hundred killed. No statement
Is made Of the loss Of the Americans, is j, said
who commanded The Americans. or what force ii
was thai made the attack.