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

the brigade of Smith swept the works OF
the road, the whole moving harmoniouslv
together.
The hill where Gen. Pillows command
assembled had been mined for the purpose
of blowing up our troops when they arrived
at this point, but the rapid movements 0
the votigeur regiment, and the deadly efTec
of the fire Of their rifles, prevented thei
carrying out their views and intentions
Just as the command of Pillow rose Tho
hills, and while in the act of assaultng thC
work, he fell, wounded, and Col Ransom
was killed; bnt so ucidly had Gen. Pillow
explained his objects in carrying the work
that his command moved on and carried
the work without being brought to a stand
As Gen. Quiman's division was charging
on the work in the road, Brig. Gen. Shields
received a severe wound i'll the arm, and as
soon as the works were carried, he returned
and had it dressed, and again mounted his
horse, which was shortly after killed under
him; but he continued to command through
out the day.
Gen. Pillow 5 command was now attach
ed to that of Gen. Worth. The action con-
tlnued with great ierocily until one o'clock,
when the main works were carried, Gen.
Quitman being among the first to mount the
breastwork, and plant the standard there.
Three attempts were made by the enemy TO
retake the position, but Intellectually. Du-
ring the whole of the afternoon, the citadel
and fort on the right continued to fire upon
the gate, in hopes to drive out our troops;
but IN This they failed. At this point, the
gallant Capt. Dunn fell, MORALLY wounded.
1t was this officer who recapturcd the Bue-
ma Vista guns.
Under cover of the night. Gen. Quitman' 5
column entered breast work, and put into
position a heavy battery, intending to warm
up the citadel III the morning. Gen. Worth's
column got his guns in a position to rake
every thing i'll his vicinity, and after night
Lieut.. llagner threw a few shot and shell
into the city.
On the night of the 18Th, Santa Anna
evacuated all his positions, and retreated
from the city, having had more than one
half of his army killed, wounded, or Ia en-
prisoners-among the latter, Gen. Bravo,
with his staff, at Chaputcpcc.
Early on the morning Of the l4lh, the
two columns of the American army took up
their march. Q9iman and Smith entered
the grand National Plaza at o clock The
column was formed in the Plaza, and the
stripes and stars were soon waving in tri-
umph over the Halls of the Nouczumas.
Gen. Worlh's command halted near the
Plaza, where Col. Garland was wounded.
Nhnut a o'.lnal- tn, G,.Dtt nd ..to n on
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

nomlcal and easily managed mould ever
discovered. There is no running of grease
or waste about this invention-all the grease
produced about a house can be saved to a
valuable purpose by the possessor of the
machine. 1t is no cumbersome affair, but
a neat ordinary sized candlestick We
learn from the Cincinnati Daily Times,
that mandatory, but recently started in
that city, is unable to manufacture the article
fast enough for the orders which are daily
pouring into it. We donot wonder at this,
for every farmer, every owner of a workshop
and indeed every head of family, is i'm
mediatcly. on viewing it, struck with its
utility ST. Louis Reveile.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

a TERRIBLE CALAMITY PR0VInENTIALLY FIRE.
VENTEp--AS the magnificent steamer Hibema No
>, was on her last downward trip fire was discove-
red IN her hold and upon raising the matches. the
flames burst out and assembled nearly 10 the hurri-
cane deck, threatening almost certain destruction
There were three hundred pas>c on board
men women and chdrcn-aud the alarm is said 10
have been terrible The captain, a cool and ener-
getic man, set all hands to work 10 save the boat
and the lives OF the passengers, and by scuttling
&c, the fire was eXGaguished.
The fire is said tn have originated from some che
meals that were in the hold. TO the horror at all
on board il was discovered that some hall burned
casks marked coffee contained kegs of guupowder
surrounded by coffee and the slaves of one powder
key were actuully chafred 1t seems almost ami
racle that the boat was not blown 10 atoms, and 300
souls ushered INTO eternity. One shudders at the
thought OF such imminent peril Cincinnati Com.
\ TORPEDO TRAr-A shop-keepcr in Pratt ST.
near the Eastern Spring had frequently missed mo-
ney from his drawer and being at aloss who to sus-
poet, fell upon the following original andlingenous
method OF detecting the thief. Before retiring to
bed be placed number Of torpedocs on the floor,
in the vicinity OF the money drawer Daring the
night he was awakened by the noise Of the explo-
ding tclltales and running into the store he found
a colored servant girl standing by the drawer the
most perfect imaginable picture oil terror; no doubt
imagining that the Prince of mischief himself was
at her elbow, and fearing TO move, lest she should
feel the hot grippe of his Satanic Majesty about to
remove her TO the shades bcIow.-Balt Sun.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03
SOUTHPORT TELFGRAPH

BOOK & JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT
There has teen rccei' "a AZ this Office large sun
ply OF handsome type, whichwil enable the
proprietor to execute all kinds OF LETTER PRESS
PRINTING in a superior style, and upon terms the
most reasonable. books, Pamphlets, HandiWs Cir
c"iarS i"rtatoas, Business Carts Bill hcads, Slo,r
bills Concert b1is, Programmes, .ld3Jess Cards
Blank Checks, Notes of Ha,.3, Oyder Books Steam
boat Bills, Steamboat Carts. Certificates Drafts,
Bihs of Lading, Check Boots, Blanks of all kinds
together with every other kind of Printing execu-
ted with neatness and dispatch.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

The Skirt Eapmnder-.4 Ncw Mroa-
fioa.-lt appears that gentleman of the
City Of Troy has invented an article he
calls the Skirt Expander, for which he is
about to procure a patent. The inventor
says it will entirely do away with the cot
ton hustle. 1t ssad to be principally made
of India rubber, air tight, and is capable OF
being inflated or contracted at any time. Ii
a lady should be walking and wish to APP
pear larger or smaller the skirts so consruc-
ted that she may enlarge or diminish her APP
parent size at pleasure, and a person may
be walking with her and not discover how,
or by what means, her apparent size is
diminished or increased. The inventor also
says that the appearance ola lady, with one
of these skirts is very much improved-the
dress setting much better and easier; and
that it will save the labor of carrying about
the skirts quite small bale of cotton, and
from eight to twelve skirts.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

"A Good Slap at Bare .4rnss,-A certain
minister lately paid a visit to lady of his
acquaintance who was newly married, and
who was attired in the modern indecent
fashion. After the usual compliments, he
Familiarity said, Il hope you have got 8
good husband, madam" Yes, SIR re-
piled she, land good man, too" - | don
know what to say about his goodness, add
ed the minister, rather bluntly, " for my Bi
BILE teaches me that a good man SHOULD
clothe his wife, but he lets you 90 half ma
kcd."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

II = r Ms

The TELEGRAPH is printed on a sheet equal in
size to the largest paper in the territory and is fur
nishcd to subscribers at 50, per annum if paid in
advance s. 3D. within SIX months, and 50, if pay
ment be longer delayed
ADVER IISEMENTS,
Inserted at the rate Of dollar per square for the
first insertion, and twenty-five cents per square for
each subsequent insertion.
Yearly advertisements inserted as follows: One
column S25 Tnree-quarters $50; Half, SIS; One
fourth Sl2. One square. or twenty lines, S. Pro
iessionaI and business cards S.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

Sincerity as. Manners.-Judge Con
rad once canvassing the fourth district ac-
costed blunt communicating fellow
whom he solicited for his vote, the plain
eIector replies Il cannot give you my sup
port | admire your abilities but d---n your
principles" The Judge instantly returned,
my friend | admire your sincerity, but
d-n your manners,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

WINTER.-The White mountains in Maine on
Tuesday, were covered with snow, as entirely as in
the depths o! winter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM
MEEICD
Triumph Of Americaa arms--Enfry into
tie Ci'y of Neric0.


evening, by the Highlander, we are indebted
for the paper containing the following high
ly important intelligence:
Ats late hour last night" says the Del
ia, 8 the steam ship Fashion, Capt. Ivy, ar
rived from Vera Cruz on the 9TH. and Tam
pico, having left Vera Cruz on the 7th, and
Tampico on the oh inst. BY this arrival,
we are placed in possession of letters from
our correspondent" Mustang from the city
of Mexico, as late as the 2Sth ult., and files
of the American Star, a new paper publish
ed at the capital"
The late hour at which we received the
papers from which we derive our informa-
ton precludes our giving more than a syn
Opsis.
The Delta has received fall details Of the
killed, wounded and missing, with every
other important particular, but brief out
line only is given.
Among the wounded, is Mr. Kendall, of
the Picayunc.
On the approach of Gen. Scott to the cap
itol, the American prisoners were sent to
Toluca, but they have since been sent back
to the city of Mexico, on parole. Among
the officers are Capts. Clay, Hcady, and
smith
The city OF Mexico was quiet at the la
test dates. Inc Mexican Congress was To
have met on the oh OF October, at Qucrc-
Iaro.
1t was not known where Santa Anna was
on the 26t1. kuinor placed him at, or near,
PucbIa.
Coils. Dickinson, Baxter aud Mcln!osh
had died of their wounds Gems Shields
and Pillow were recovering.
The total loss OF the American forces is
set down in Killed, wounded, and missing,
at I,G2l. Among the killed we find the
names Of MAJOR l.. 1Twlggs, Capt A. Van
O'Ljuda, CoI !. y. Rlnsom, Lieut.. Col
Martin Scot, Lieut. Col. VIM. NJ. Graham,
and Capt. NJ. T.. Merrill. Among the
wounded are Generals Worh, Pillow, and
Smith.
Fifty Of the das 'rtcrs were hung Riley
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

CURIoUs CASES or MADSEss.-Ihe Boston
Transcript saws that several instances Of alienation
Of mind produced BY reading the details OF the Pras-
lin murder are mentioned ia our French papers
One Young l-dy recently married, holds the husband
OF her choice in such dread hat she barricades her
self in her chamber by night, and repels all his adj
vances BY day so many attempts at assassination;
and their honey moon is not yet ended. workman
OF St Etennc suddenly stricken with madness
alter reading the horrible accounts of the Prasin
tragedy Placing himself before the mirror with
pistol he shot al the reflection OF his person. excla-
ming II m going 10 Kill myself II hen at the re-
port Of the pistol and covered with fragments of
glass, he fell 10 the floor crying Il am dead" He
has ever SINCE been under the deluson that he is in
the world Of spirits and when food is offered him
he repels it with the remark. "the dead do not eat
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03
THE STATUE OF THE CREEK SLAVE

Naked, yet clothed with chastity, she stands,
And as a shield drives back the suns hot rays,
Her modest mien repels each vulgar gaze.
Her inboTn parity Of soul demands
Freedom from touch Of sacrIigious hands,
and homage OF pure thoughts Call her not slave
Her soul commands what servitude would crave,
Nor feels the pressure Of those iron bands
Clasplng her limbs. o, God-iike purity Of art!
Beneath whose touch the spirits inward strife
Reveals itself-eyen a. earth tides obey
The influence Of the moon, so doth she sway
The deep and passionate waters Of the heart
For the unconscious marble throbs with life!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03
THE YANKEES ADDRESS TO MOUNT
BLANC

THE YANKEES ADDRESS 10 MOUNT
BLANC
How do you do? Mont Blanc m glad 10 meet
Won:
4 thund mig grist Of miles I've come to greet you!
I'm from America, where we've got a fountain,
Niagara ITS called, where YOU might lave
Your mighty phiz; then you could shirt and shave
Ia old Ken,ucky-in our Mammoth Cave:
Or take a snooze. when you re in want of rest
On our big praiFies, IN the far Far West;
Or when you re dry, might cool your heated liver
BY slipping up the Mississippi river.
As Tor companions should you wish for any,
Why, we We got the Catskill and the Allegheny;
You may accept them with impunily,
They both stand high in our community.
Give Us d call. You'd almost step from hence;
Our folks all long to see your eminence.
Come over, Blanc Don't make the least ado,
Bring Madam Jura with you, and the little glacier
too
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

By census Of TIE swinsh multitude in Ohio,
published Ia the Cincinnati Atlas. il appears that
that species Of population Is increasing al the west
quite as fast as that Of the b.pcds. The whole num-
Der Of hogs in Ohio IS now lit;Ie short Of iwo mil
Ions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

We cant 20 the story Of the girl whose hear
was 50 warm it burn through!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

IcE-The total amount OF ice exported from Pos
ton during the Month Of september vas 2.428 tons
OF which 2s tons were exported to the East Indies,
500 tons TO Rio JaneTo, 200 tons to Liverpool 40i
tons to other foreign ports and the balance coastwse
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

Here is a capital qaadruple pun. Who is the
author!
Why is a vine like soldier? Because it is listed
and trained has tend wills. and shoots.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-03

The Failures in Europe.-The failures
published in the European papers include
a list of more than fifty houses that have
failed within the past tive months, in all
parts of Europe, the liabilities OF which am
cunt to at least fifteen millions pounds sier-
ling, and the assets to perhaps not more
than five millions sterling, leaving a def
cheney of about ten millions sterling. equal
to about 80 millions of dollars, TO fall upon
the commercial classes generally.
The New York Herald savs:-"The
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
Saddle, Bride, Trunk and Har.
ness Man ufaCtOry. 4--

TNHE undersigned having associated themselves
l. together for the purpose If carrying on the
above business, have made such arrangements
GA as will enable them to sell work much
- lower than has ever before been obtained
in this county; at the same time pledging them
selves that no pains shall be spared in rendering
their articles equal to any manufactured in Mis-
souri,, either in workmanship or durability.
good assortment of work always on hand and
finished ut the shortest notice. All orders in their
line will receive prompt attention.
All kindsof produce, usually taken by Sadders
will be taken in exchange for work.
OE-Shop at the old stand, on the east side of the
public square. KRING g. PATTERSON.
N. B. All kinds of Leather on hand, and fol
sale at the lowest cash prices. Persons wishing
to purchase, will please call on the undersigned.
JOHN N. KRING.
Fayette, May 10th, 1s46. 10--ly
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
Hats and Caps.


THE subscribers would inform the public that
l. they continue the Manufacture of Hats and
Caps, ut their new stand, No. % Market street,
where they are always supplied with full stock
of the various kinds Of goods in use, in their line
All the latest improvements in the trade have been
adopted by them, and neither pains nor expense
will be sparedto make their hats equal IN dura-
bility and beauty, to any manufactured either east
or west Of the mountains.
By IN arrangement which they have made, at
much expense, they will produce the New York
Spring and Fall fashions simultaneous with their
production in that city, thus enabling the fashion
able custom to supply themselves month earlier
than heretofore.
Doing exclusively cash business, the good GUS
toner is not taxed with the delinquency of the bad
and selling for ONE PRICE only, the customer is
saved much time and trouble.
Orders for single hats or caps, specifying the
circumference of the head, promptly attended to.
Each and every hat is guaranteed to be all that it is
represented in selling, and the subscribers will be
responsible for any deficiency either in the color or
wear. JOHN MCNEIL d Co.,
No. 90 Market St., st. Louis, Mo.
Macrh 9th, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
Hats and Cans.

TOHN Mcneil & Co.. having issued the New
~ York spring style Of hats simultaneous with
its introduction in that city, are now ready to
fit every customer that may call, with hat, not
only fashionable and beautiful, but all that the
most exacting may require in the way Of dura-
bility. The noieskin hat. originally Introduced
by them into this market, and now brought to
all the perfection of the French article, by tho
application of expensive machinery, and the adop.
ton Of all the newest improvements, needs no
encomium. They have won their way to popular
favor. and are now, par excellence, "the hat !"
Their Nutria hat is light, pliable, Of brilliant
color and gloss; and they have a pure Beaver hat
constantly on hand in the rough, one Of which
may be finished for any gentleman at three hours
notice.
Every other variety Of hat can be found in their
store, and hats Of any shape or quality in general
use can be furnished to order at six hours notice.
A splendid assortment of cloth and oil silk caps.
of new and fashionable patterns.
JOHN MCNEIL g. Co.. 90 Market street,
St. Louis, March 9th, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
CARROTS Corner Never Tire!

Carrots Corner Never Tire!
Just listen awhile, till l tell you the news,
OF Carols Cheap Corner beating the Jews,
For calicoes and coats it beats them all hollow,
And not alone THEM, but the 'hoys in hog .wallow
But that's SO well known, on it I'll not dwell,
So will proceed with what they have to SELL
First comes the Calicoes, cheaper than all,
OF various patterns, both large and small,
Cassinetts, James, Domestics, brown and white;
Broad cloth and Cassimeres to be seen in the light!
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, of the very best grit
Goats, Pants and Vests, all warranted to fit,
Linsey and apron checks, with sundry other things,
Buttons, tape, pins, needles and fiddle strings;
No Muffs, Balzarines, nor Robes so soon rent,
No! none of those fancy doings at 800 per cent:
But Sugar and Coffee, Leather, Iron and Nails,
And the best old Rye Whskey to hoist up your sais
Five per cent above proof, Is above Breeze,
Warranted all rye and never to freeze!
Stone and tin ware, window glass, but no sash,
All of which they sell cheap, but mindyou for CASH!
Glasgow, December 18th, 1916.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
Spring Fashion.

9 NoURSE, 60 Main Street, Hat and Cap
=. Manufacturer, has received the New York
spring fashion for hats, (Beebee& Costar pattern,
and is now prepared to furnish customers with
hats of superior workmanship, and made of the
best materials. The satin beaver, or moleskr
silk hat, is worthy the attention of those wishing
to purchase a good hat; the late improvements in
making this article, render them the most lasting
hat now in use; and no hat can be introduced
more genteel or beautiful. Silk, Beaver, Nutria
Cashmere, or Brush hats, made to order; style or
shape of crown-either bell, yeoman, straight or
taper, with brim in width and shape to suit the
taste and fancy, and fitted to the head with perfect
ease, by the celebrated Craneometer. Gentle
mems Cloth caps, with covers, and all the varie-
ties Of hats and caps usually kept in genteel hat
and cap store. [St. Louis, March 9th, l647.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
Samuel NOurse,
No. 6S Main Street, 81. Louis

No. 6S Main Street, 81. Louis, Mo.
KEEPS ON hand full supply of Hats, of his
IN DION Manufacture, and would invite the at
tention Of Country Merchants to hrs stock, and
also to the fact that he is manufacturing largely
Hats of the choicest material and workmanship,
enabling him to supply, on short notice, all orders
in his line.
Persons visiting the city and leaving their cast,
taken by his Craneonneter, can always afterwards
order hat that is sure to fit the head with per.
feet case. An examination Of the casts, taken Of
the different shapes of the head, will satisfy any
one of the utility of this method Of getting its
shape.
Also, caps Of his own and eastern make, of all
kinds and qualities.
Also, Legborn, Panama and Palm Leaf Hats,
for summer wear.
St. Louis, May 9th, 1916. eft
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
A CARD.
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Ribbons;
Bonnetts, DC.
A. F. w. Webb.

A. F. w. Webb,
No. 164 Main Street, 81. Louis, No.,
Would respectfully call the attention of Mer.
chants, visiting the city, for the purpose Of pur.
chasing Goods, to very fine assortment of Fancy
Dry Goods, &C., comprising in parts
English and American Fancy Prints,
" " Scotch Lawn,
Paris Wool Bareges, Book Muslin,
Black Italian Silks, Bishop Lawn,
-" Fig'd Swiss Muslin,
Colored C. Null do.
Pr. Swiss Robes, Nansook do.
L. c. Hdkfs, in folds and cartons,
Gents Pr. Pongee do.
Eng. Turkey Red do.
5-4to 1914 black Thibet Shawls,
"a to 90 g De Lame do.
'sRich black Silk do.
fgd do. do.
Barge Shawls and Scarfs,
Isle and Thread Laces,
Florence, Pedal, Eng & Neapolitan Bonnets;
Rich Bonnet and Cap Ribbons,
Artificial Flowers,
Ladies Blk. Silk Gloves,
Kid
White and cold Kid Gloves,
Long, Filet Gloves and Mitts,
Blk. Silk Wells,
+" and cold Taffstta Ribbons, which with
a full assortment Of other styles, too numerous TO
particularize, will be sold at very low prices and
on favorable terms. An emily cali will satisfy anv
one that they can make it their interest to pur.
chase of me. Call and examine for yourselves.
Respectfully,
A. F. w. WEBB, 1854 Main Street,
st. Louis FEB. oth' Io47. 46-6m*
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17

feels confident in saying that work made by him
shall not be inferior to any manufactured in Mis-
souri,, both in point of material, workmanship,
fashion, and durability. Persons wishing anything
in his line will do well to call and see his work
before purchasing elsewhere, as he is determined
to sell us low as any establishment in the upper
country, and he thinks little lower. Call and
sac for yourselves. A good assortment Of work
always on hand, if not, made to order on the
shortest notice
The following articles will be taken in exchange
for work: Hides, Beef cattle, Bacon, Wheat, Flax
Seed &c. A. w. fOfER.
Glasgow, November 9th, ls45 35-2y
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-17
RIO COUNTRY MERCHANTS--Thes ubscri.

|pCO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.--Thesu bscri.
Il bers have on hand a large and general az.
sortment of hats for wholesale to the city or
country trade. Those hats have been selected by
one of the firm, practical halter of many years
experience in the wants of this market, and were
purchased at prices so low that they can offer
unusual inducements to dealers to buy. Every
case is examined before shipping, and the hats
generally the after being received here either
by sea or Inland. Fine hats Of our own manufae.
ture put low.
A general assortment of caps for sale as above.
JOHN MCNEIL f. Co.,
NOES Market st.
St. Louis, March 9th, le47.