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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
From the New Orleans Picayunc July %.
FURTHER FROM GEN. TANLORE
CAMP


We are to-day placed in possession of
further advices from the camp of General
Taylor.
We regret extremely that a letter which
is alluded to i'll our interesting army cores
pOndence has not come to hand. The mis-
sing letter contains, as we learn by a private
letter, an account of sumptuous dinner
given at Monterey on the 1th of July by
the merchants and principal citizens Of the
town to Gen. Taylor.
The principal incident at the dinner was
a speech from Gen. Taylor, which was
called forth by n toast assocating his name
with the Presidency. The speech was
quite unexpected and listened to with great
interest, and aroused the greatest cnlhusi-
asm. We understand that it was in the
same spirit with the recent letters which
have been publiscd from him-that lfhc con
scented to the use of his name, it was at the
call Of lhe people Of his country; and that if
elected he should serve to the best of his
ability for the benefit of the whole country,
not of party.
We do not wish TO give upon verbal re-
port the sentiments Of such speech, more
especially as faithful report of it was made
at the time by our corrcspondent-most
competent for the ashland the letter is on
the way to us. We are in hopes that it is
on the Telegraph or Fanny which left the
Brazos the same day as the James l.. Day
We are informed that it Is the present
purpose of Gen. Taylor to return to the L.
States some time in November next, should
his military duties at that time allow him
to pay a visit to his family.
From Gen. Wools camp We learn that
the 1th OF July was celebrated by splcn-
did review of his troops, which now reach
nearly three thousand mcu. Onthc 9th Of
July Gen. Wool and staff were entertained
at dinner by the officers Of the Virginia req
iment.
The editor of the Flag has seen copy
of paper published atSau Luis Po,osi.and
often mentioned in MIR. Kcndall's letters.
FL Eatm}dortc De los Chiaaca'os. The
Flag says the paper is surmonntcd with a
horrid looking wood cut, representing Gen.
Valencia on horseback, holding alolt an en-
sign, Inscribed Iail Virgin of Gaudalupc,"
and on bcndcl knee in front of him Gems.
Scott and Taylor, suPplca,ing for pardon
-"PWio0. .NJicmo! Pm8on" is made
to issue from their mouths. The motto Of
the paper is External war against the icro-
cious enemies of God and orr Independence
Mortal hate to the Conqucrcr~ of our
native land
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

H. Der citizens had a fine opportunity on Thurs
day and Saturday evenings of last week 10 become
acquainted with the principle Of the magrc'ic tele
graph and its mode OF operating. Mr.. Swit's lee
lures on the subject in Lyccum hall were more than
ordinarily interesting and satisfactory, and his ma
chinery or apparatus for Illustrating complete
and perfect than any thing of the kind ever along
here before. His miniature telegraph line worked
to admiration, and his exhibitions of the principle
of the submarine Battery, and his electrical mag
nctic and electro magnetic experiments, Were high
ly instructive and amusing
We are sorry to say, however, that but few avail
ed themselves Of the opportunity above referred TO.
\ circus, pig or a pupqet show, would doubtless
have received quadruple the attention aud patronage
bestowed upon MIR. Swift.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

DEATH OF LIEUT. PARKER.-LieutJ. L..
Parker Of the navy, died on the 18th inst,
on board the steam frigate Mississippi
Lieut.. Parker was saved from the Somers;
was wounded at Tuspan; was at the cap
ture of Tobasco, and had been among the
foremost in almost every enterprise under
taken by the navy. He was noble, brave
and generous, and beloved by all who knew
him. lie participated in the adventurous
feat of the burning of the Creole. His loss
is exceedingly deplored in the service.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

a NEW MoDE OF PREPARING CREAM ron
CHURSING.-When cream is being collected for
churning, soon as the drst Swimming is pat into
the vessel add at the rate OF hall pint of vinegar
to eaca gallon OF cream. suppose you churn six
gallons at time, and collect only one gallon per
dry put SIX hall pints of vinegar in the vessel at
once, to the first days cream and so in proportion
to any other quantity Let all the vinegar for the
whole chuTnng be added 10 the first collected por,
ton OF cream had this from a friend who sup
plies large quantity of butter Of the bost quality
10 one of the crack shops at the west end Has
anybody ever tried this in the United States-TGar-
deners Chronicle
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
A late Union contains the following

late Union contains the following
editorial paragraph:
I'VE deem it probable that, if Mr.. Blu
chanan's dispatch had been transmitted TO
the McxicanGovernme Immediately gfIcr
the battle Of Cerr0 G0rdo, we should have
had peace before this period. Why it was
not so transmitted is a grare question, bat
we undertake to assert, confidently, that this
was not the fault of Mr.. Trist. On the
contrary, he did everything in his power to
have it forwarded through Gen. Scott"
Mr.. Buchanan's despatch is dated April
Is, and Mr.. Trist reached Gen. SCOTS
head quarters on the l4lh of May. Unless
the despatch preceded him, it could not
have been transmitted till nearly a month
after the battle. 1t would seem, from the
foregoing paragraph, that the Union is dis
posed to blame Gen. Scott. The \. York
Courier and Enquirer has been donouncing
Mr., Trist We suppose another batch of
correspondence will be forthcoming at the
next Congress. Some of the whig papers
are committing themselves as hastily in this
matter as they did in the difficulties between
Gen. Taylor and the War Department.
Nat. Era.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

o. Mcssrs. Pratt and Campbell, members Of the
Gently went to St. Lous, to fight a duel Whilst
there, some body caused them to be arrested (pro-
badly not at the suggestion of either of the partes)
and they thereupon returned to Their duties Men
who think swords and pistols proper resort to set
tie quarrels are certainly the last who should be
entrusted with the discharge of duties involving the
rights and interests of people
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

BREAD IN A BARREL OF FLoUR.-To en-
able all to know how much bread can be
made in barrel of flour, the following ex-
tract from New York paper will show
"l96 lbs. of flour, IL gallons or 96 lbs of
water, ? gallons or pints of yeast and 3 lbs.
of salt make 205 lbs. of dough, which G.
vaporalcs in kneading, baking, &C., about
40 lbs, leaving about 1852 lbs. nett of bread"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
From on, Ne1c York Correspondence.

New YORK, July 30, 1916.
The telegraph sent thrill ofjoy through
the city, as electric as its own flashes, with
the news this afternoon that Mexico had up
pointed commissioners to meet Mr.. lrisl
and receive his overures ofpeace; and that
from the strength shown by the peace par
ty in the Mexican capital, Santa Anna
assent would probably be obtained for the
propositions. Here we scarcely dared per-
nit ourselves to believe it, lest it might be
toogood to be true; though it certainly APP
pears sufficiently authentic. An honorable
peace-and none other we are assured is
Mr.. Trist commissioned to offer or con-
clude-would be received by the whole
country with at least as heartfelt rejoicings
as the tidings of Vera Cruz or Buena Vista.
U0sh. Union.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

We refer our readers to the address of the COM
mittee appointed for that purpose by the terriori-
al convention at Madison, 1t will be found ON the
outside ofour paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

LreHrxrxo-During the thunder Shower on
Sunday evening heavy charge Of lightning de-
scended upon the State Lunatc Hospital in this
town But the buildings being well projected with
rods the fluld after being difused apparently over
the whole passed offto the ground without doing
any damage Worcester Pailadi@-n
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
THE TELEGRAPHIC ALFHABET

The characters used for the communication of
intelligence by the magnetic telegraph are. as most
of our readers probably know simple dots and short
and long marks, with spaces These dots and
marks made by the telegraphic pen, which is
nothing more than sharp steel point affixed to one
end OF the lever whose motion is governed by the
electro-magnet: the point striking the paper on
opposite end of the lever is attracted downwards to
the magnet and of course leaving the paper the in
slant the current of palvanjc fuid is stonDed ITO
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

New FRUIT.--We notice a great num-
Der Of Prairie Schooners in our streets load
ed with apples, pIumbs, peaches, &c. from
the south. Fruit is Of an excellent quality
this season, and has ripened earlier than
usual. A more abundant harvest has not
been known for a numbet of years. Chic.
Dem
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

II 1t is a fact which should be universally
known TO house keepers, that nearly all kinds Of
summer vegetable, which may be harmless and
even wholesome and nutrcious when cooked fresh
become pernicious and dangerous II permitted to
get withered and stale
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

lD-The Editor of the last Prairie Farmer, in
speaking of the crops generally throughout the
country, says:
Looking over the whole ground, we are
inclined to modify our former opinion some
what; and we now incline to the belief that,
taking the whole Union together, there will
be crop of wheat fully equal to that of
1916.
In reference to the prospect of prices, the editor
says
Although there has been reaction in pri-
ces since our last, we adhere to the opinion
then expressed, that produce must.command
remunerating rates for year or more to
come. AT present the expectation is strong
ola full harvest in Europe; and though this
should be the case, there will still be an
opening for considerable quantity of pro-
duce from this country. This, with other
causes, must keep up the prices at paying
rates. There is, however, some difference
of opinion as to what paying rates are.
Most persons think 70 cents in this city for
wheat will do very well; but we learn that
some has been kept back for 5 / so in the
country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
MONDAY. August 2.

MONDAY, august :.
1--WE are requested to state lor the steane NJ
agar0, in consequence of a challenge of Capt Ar.
PLFBr which appeared in this paper OF July -
offering TO stake $4,000 that the steamer Suifaaa
could beat any boat the Lakes, that the Niagara
will accept the challenge and run TO Erie OF Cle,e-
land, turning stake boat anchored for the purpose
(or through TO Chicago for a larger amount) In
either case, TO go without passengers, and at any
time that can be fixed upon by the parties The
money on the part OF the Niagara, we are request
ed to say, is deposited in the Banking Office of Ron
INsoN q Co. in this city Buff. EXPRESS
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

Our TROUBLE WITH MENICo.--A WASH
ington correspondent of the New York
Courier SAYS:
"All that is known with certainty is as
follows:
"First-Fhat Mr.. Trist did ask the in
tervcnlon otlhe British Minister at Mexico.
who procured the respectful consideration.
by the Executive Government. of Mr. Blu
chanan's despatch.
'Sccond-Fhat President Santa Anna
communicated this despatch 10 the Mexican
Congress without one word of unfriepdly
comment, and solicited their immediate ,c-
ton.
"ThIrd-That he caused this dcspatch
10 be published forthwith, which could be
done with no other than pacific objects.
"Fourth-I'hat the tone even of the most
beillgerent of Mexican press was greatly
modihed;-and lhey begin to speak OF peace
ION honorable terms" As possible event.
whilst the peace party was greatly strength
ened, and more open and decided in favor
of negotiation.
"t1ith-Ihat Gen Scott had DELAYED his
march on the city of Mexico for time 70
hear the determination of the Mexican Con-
gross, and might probably wait some time
at Rio FRO. il further deiay for a brief pc
rcd should be desired by Werico.''
CH1NGIS' TrNE.-Ihe Troy Wing has the
following wholesale retracton in regard 70 tbe 7
States Bank and Sub-treasury questions
"Some say he lGen. Taylorl is opposed to a ma.
a. Il
tlonai oahS' suppose ne is-so are sereA-cightbso
The ring party. The present healthy CONDITION
of the domestic exchanges shows that there i mn
absolute necessity for regulator and the wh,>,,
party, have no disposition to disturb the existing
financial system OF the country"
~ A cotton factory, with a capital of 100000
ie about to be erected in tie city OF Washington
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

PAINTING To THE LIFE.-The Philadelphia
Galaxy says, am artist in that city painted cow
and cabbage so natural that he was obliged 10 sep
arate them before he had finished
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

A Coon DAYS WoRk-We have been informed
that Mr.. Theodore Dwight OF Yipsilanta, one day
last week, cut with cradle. in this town, J acres
OF wheat, which it is estimated would yield } bush
els to the acre. On the same day, Mr. j. f. Bun
mel followed him and raked and bound acres of
the same wheat Ann Arbor Argus.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

The Boston Atlas says:
"If General Taylor wishes to be Presi-
dent he had best say what party he belongs
to, without any further nonsensical gable
about being the candidate of no party"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

ASUFFIcIKNr REAsoS-"How do you suppose
said a sections wife to a market man, that | can
afford to buy ducks when my husband has not bur
led icing soul these three months"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

II a correspondent Of the Chicago Democrat,
writing from Springfield Illinois, with regard to
the Constitution now forming, says:
You may as well advise your readers first as
last to make up their minds to vote down the new
Constitution. Upon examination. they will find
this to be their solemn duty. What has already
been done is III done, and tNere better undone.r
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

recently broacbcl that he has represented his con
stitucnts with honor to himself, and with interest
and honor to them We trust this resignation is
not designed As permanent Withdrawal from pub
lie lie
For the Telegraph.
TO the Electors Of Racinc County:
1t is now probable that the Legislature
will be i'll session during the whole of the
next term of our District Court. Ny pro-
frssional duties absolutely require my at
tendance ut that Court, and therefore re-
sign the Office of Member of the Legislative
Council.
| cannot neglect this opportunity of acI-
noWlcdging my obligations to you. You
have five times placed me in the highest
office in your gift: You have done all that
YOU could for me: you done it spontane-
ouslv and in the most delicate manner,
leaving me untrammclcd in my official ca
paciv, and while at home free to devote
my whole time to my private business and
you have looked upon all my official acts
with great Partially.
The representative is an agent to transact
the most important business, away from his
principals, who are numerous, and whose
opinions are often various, contradictory and
unknown. For the most part he has no
Instructions, and obliged to act under cir
cumstanccs which cannot always be apprc-
ciatcd by those abroad, and seldom or new
cr has an opportunity to give an account of
his stewardship. Hence support at home
is most cheering.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

The LOST STEAMER.-A bottle was picked up
by one OF the coast guard officers at Mawgan Forth
North Cromwell, with a small bit of paper in it,
with the following inscription on it; "The ship
President is just lostNov. To- 1t appeared to have
been in the water long time
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

~ We are requested to give notice that
c. NJ. WILLARD, Esq, will give a Lecture
on the subject of Popular Education in the
Methodist Church, on Sunday evening next
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

ia Boston merchant, hearing Spectator in
-four complain, ION the arrival OF the Britannia of
the immense losses he had experienced, from hay-
ing purchased -four largely at the topmast prices,
cody answered as follows: My dear fellow, nerer
dig clans at high raterl''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
BY Te,cgranh &c Bnnalo.

Now OTN, July JI--3 T VI
The Steamer Niagara, on her way to Albany,
this morning. when near sing sing, exploded her
steam chest and one OF the fiucs ol her boiler car
Ying away the smoke pipe, BARRIERS shop, Gremens
room, and doing other damage to the vessel, and
killing two fremen and scaIdng seven passengers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

RumoR.-We heard rumor, yesterday that
requsitlon had been received by our Governor, for
regiment Of mounted men. They are to operate
on the plains against the hostile bands of the Cam
ancha and Pawnee trlbes-TSt. Louis Reyeille
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
By 0rder Of the C0naH1ihte,

Upon further consultation Of the COM
lniltee, in view Of the necessity of making
the travel less for the southwestern towns
Of the county, and as it will not by any
means to an equal extent Inconvenience the
northwestern, it has been decided to change
the place Of holding the above convention
from Kcllogg's, Sylvania, to the old stand
of Hall d Pratt NOW Van COTS in the
town of Paris, of which the delegates will
take notice.
BY order Of a majority of the Committee.
AMg. II, 1917.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CON

The Delegates to be chosen by the Dem
ocratic electors of the several towns III the
county of Racine, will meet in Convention,
at the house of Chaunccy Kellogg, in the
town of Sylvania, on Saturday the DIST day
of August next, at ii o'clock, A. NJ, for
the purpose of nominating candidates TO be
supported, at the ensuing election, for the
several territorial and county Offices, and to
transact such other business as may legiti.
matcIy come before them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

ELECTION lsr MoNpAY (rHE GTu nsY) OF SEPT
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

LD-A cotton factory with a capital of 100000
ie about to be erected in tie city OF Washington.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-14

In YOUR notices of the commemoraon OF Independence
Day in this city, you Inadvertently doubD omitted 10
include in the the festival given by the enterpr-
sing ladies of ST Paus Lutheran church, on the evening
of the 9th instant, the Odd Fellows saloon. The con-
current testimony of all who participated in the estivi
ties pronounces it RECHERCHE affair, rejecting much
credit on the self-saccing ladies' under whose auspices
was conducted, and aording entire satisfaction TO a
crowded and interested auditory The tables literal
ly overloaded with the good things OF life and an expe
renced band of music impaired additional eat to the
tertanmen So well the audience pleased that at
their request the entertainment continued second
evening, when large and animated assemblage again
testified their high appreciation OF this very commendabe
jubilee.
The proceeds-which fully equaled the expectations
of those engaged in the festvare to be applied TO the
completion of the Lutheran church edhce, OF 18th
and H streets, in this city. The pastor-Mr John c.
Graef of Pennsylvania young gentleman of eminent
attachments and untrng zealcomnenced his labors not
MANY months ago under discouragng auspices, and with
but few members But, by din of the most unirng
ergy his abors have, thus far, been crowned with
anpIed success and the general impression TO be
that in short time the society will be enabled to
plcte their church in that will make it compare
with any in the metropolis
This statement is published for the edfcation and
couragement of Luherans elsewhere, who all feel deeply
interested in the success of their church in this city
Washington, July 10, 1Si7. Z. ID.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-14
ow, or they could look upon the subject from the

wish TO know they could look upon the subject from tho
only true point OF view"
well known all the world that this country has
been growing more insignificant since its ndepsn.
dence and that when the commenced il could
city of Mexico be called government Yet foreign nations
and the United States in particularly talk Of the Mexican
nation and the Mexican government, If such thing
existed.
They then talk Of destroying the and ndwsry
OF the country if these people possessed either the
one or the other The Spaniards the only people who
ever rendered the wealth the country all available and
when they driven of with their money the
original natives and Ceoes never thought OF supporting
themselves by labor industry OF any kind except the In
dustry of robbing, &c.
There my letter is gone. The Aiabasa Is getting up
steam, and the sends it head quarters Well,
perhaps the Union will publish it, and OF its repre-
sensations may have proper effect. The writer says no
has hopes of peace, and refers the of the Next
Independence for example of the bulldog tcnacity
He thinks the only left for the Americans is to ocou-
py the country with large army and use that the Peo-
pie generally against the Americans but II wiz not
answer TO express their feeling ON the subject.
An express is in from the Interior with the most inter-
estng and rather intelligence, that Cen Scott
,cuh The under his command is IN the cny 81 Merico.
am to say however, that the courier who brings the
news left Puebla the 18th inst while we have letters
from the city OF Mexico the 10TH There is, OF course
no truth in the repothat is, news has arrived from
the army capital later than had before.
Yours, very respectfully, INDlCATOh.