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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24
ONE YEAR OF TIE TARIFF.

The present law enacted by the last Con-
gress for the imposition Of duties upon the
merchandise imported from other countries
went into operation on the Isl day OF Deem
Der, 1916. One year of It's existence cxpi-
rcd on the first Of the present month
On the first of last January the law for
the deposit of merchandise in public ware
houses took effect. Eleven months of its
operation nave passed. and being part of
the revenue system. this and the tariff act
have exercised Joint Influence upon each
other. What the extent of this influence
has been at this port it cannotat present be-
easily determined. Its effect at the present
moment will be found also stated.
Those who remember the long and Tabo-
rious struggle which was maintained by the
friends Of free trade against protective du-
ties, may well look with pleasure upon the
results OF the new law during the year.
Those who hailed the adoption Of the re-
duced duties by the nation as the commence
ment of an era of greater prosperity and
more liberal intercourse between nations,
may look with qualification upon the cxpe-
rIence If wear.
1t will be seen that the increase Of COM
MERGE at this port, is nearly fifty millions
Of dollars. The increa.e of revenue actu-
ally paid to the government exceeds three
millions Of dollars; and adding to this sam
the amount due upon merchandise in the
warehouse at present and the increase of
revenue is almost four millions of dollars.
Theimports at this port reach nearly one
hundred millions; and although it is not the
great outlet for the produce OF the country.
yet the exports of domestic merchandise
alone are nearly fifty millions. The amt
of the duties collected and duo exceeds 81
millions.
Such are some Of the results OF the year.
and the only observation which we can
make upon Them at this time is that the pre-
ser, dutiss r9:t be reduced still lower.--F,
y Lr-ri1e Pc,|
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

Truth rel representative Governor
of Tennessee, in his inaugural address, says:
i firmly believe, and take pleasure in an
nouncing it, that no state can prosper ~
long career of true glory, i'll the disregard Of
the claims Of justice, and the injunctlons of
the Christian religion. A food-tide Of APP
parenl prosperity may come, filling for the
time the avenues of trade, and satating the
cravings of taste and curiosity, yet sooner
or later it has its ebb, and either clogs with
its abundance or leaves the void greater than
before. History is silent but eloquent
witness Of its truth, and from her undying
lamp, sheds stream of unceasng light
along our pathway. The fabrics Of ancient
greatness, built by injustice and conseerated
10 ambition, are now fitting shadows before
Us, starting up from behind the broken pill
lars and fallen columns that were -earsd TO
perPstua,e the genius by which they wore
wrought
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24
S192 IL

With this sum the Society has been enabled 10
cancel an old deb: due the American Bible Society
for bcoks-to purchase new soppIy sufficient with
those hand to establish small depository in
connection with each branch society-to dciray in.
c.denta expenses, and to make a donation OF 81 50
10 the American Bible Society Tor the supply of
other places
This is a larger sum than has ever been given to
the Parent Society by an auxiliary in Wisconsin,
and reflects great credit upon the citizens Of the
ever, that the work OF the Society was not vet ac.
complisbed-that continued efforts should be ma le
TO supply the destitute al home, and that the be
less millions in tsregn lands, whose condition is so
different from that of who have the scriptures
should receive sympathy and our aid. Arrange
ments accordingly made by which the desti-
tute at home might be searched out and supplied
and by whish every citizen might have tie pryi-
Bible the Book of the World! It is hoped that tie
friends OF the cause, when called upon to contrb butte
will do so cheerlully and literally.
The officers of the Southport Bible Society for
the ensuing year are as follows
Charles Durkee President.
C. Briggs, Vice President
II T, Stryker, Treasurer.
r. II. Deming A. J. Cowlcs, ". TecA, Excc,
utye Committee.
Southport, Dec 10, le47. W
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

WHAT IT IS TO HAVE 4 PRUDENT WIFE
Peter Davidson some four years ago had the
reputation of being the ugliest man alive
Once at public ball, beautiful women,
who had been several times pressed to dance
and refused, intimatcd that she should like
TO dance with Peter. Peter believed that
she had fallen. in love with, him, and in a
very earnest way asked why she had Sc
lccttd him from the rest of the company I!
because, sir" she said, my husband de-
sired me to select partner mho cOuId not
possibly make him jcaiou8'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

Franklin n3dfbc French Ladie8.-From
the letters of John Adams to his wife, it APP
pears that in the year of 1873, Adams and
DIR. Franklin resided in France. The
Doctorwas an especial favorite ofthe "Mad-
ames" and Madamoiselles " of Paris.
while Adams had the good or i'll fortune
we don't know which-to be less admired
The latter, in letter to his wife, thus al
ludes TO the matter: Ny venerable col
league enjoys a privilege that is much to be
enyied. Being seventy years of age, the
ladies not only allow him to embrace them
as often as he pleases, but they are perpet-
ually embracing him."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24
be taken back to Southport by his bro

to be taken back to Southport by his bro
Their.
AT the battle Of Churubusco Moses Whit
ney lost his leg. His leg was ampulated
and was healing up finely when he was ia
ken sick and died. He behaved remarkably
well in the battle. David Whitney is a lit
tie out of health at present, but | think he
Will soon recover. Sergeant Rhoad was
wounded In the hip by musket ball, but
he is very healthy and his wound is almost
well. Scrg't James Smith is another of our
company, from Pleasant Prairie. lie is in
good health, and has been through all the
battles and has done good service for his
country. The badger boys of Wisconsin
have done nobly; they fought at Contreras
and Churnbusco, and We're present at the
battle of Moline del Rev, and were among
the foremost in storming the castle of Cha
puItepcc. There is not a company in the
army that has lost as many men as ours,
which is proof positive that they were fore.
most in the fight. Wisconsin has no cause
TO blush for her Badger boys have done their
duty to their country.
There are Of our company IS present.
and 2G able to do duty. am myself quite
well. Yours. &c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24
FOREIGN NEWS

The Steamship Britannia arrived at Boston on
the Sth inst, with Is days later Intelligence from
Europe. The Telegraphic report OF the news re-
ceScd is all that has reached US and this as usual
is quite meager There is stated to be slight
advance in the prices OF breadsufs. The Liverpool
market is characterized by sustained frnness and
an increasing demand Indian corn particularly
has been extraordinarily active, and steady at 33s
per quarter. The demand for the Irish market was
great. Another failure had occurred in London
Trueman x Cook, brokers; liabilities estimated at
E35O0OO The Bank of England, in discounting
still demands the high rate OF per cent but many
of the private establishments had discounted bills
al and per cent. \ better feeling prevailed in
the money market.
Loss OF THE PACKET SNIP STEPHEN WHITNEY
This vessel was totally lost on the 10th ult, on
her passage from New York to Liverpool off the
coast OF IrelInd-92 of the crew and passengers
drowned
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

The fobles of the YANKEES (says Yam
kee) spring from the best traits of his char
actcr. He guesses and catechiscs because
he thirsts for knowledge; he whites because
he is ingenious and inventive; he sings
psalm tunes because he is religious; and he
whistles because he is contented and happy.
VIII you give them pennies, now said
big newsboy to little one, after thump-
inc him severely.
No, won't
Then I'll give YOU another pounding
Pound away, and be ID Me and
DR.. Franklin agrces-doctor Franklin SAYS:
Take care of the pence, and the pounds
will take care of themselves
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

member OF the Convention be allowed TO take &c
copies OF any newspaper published in the Territory
during the session, to be paid for out OF the public
treasury.
The Convention then adjourned until Friday.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

An old lady, who had numbered her goth
year, was asked by sprighly miss in her
teens at what period of life ladies' lost all
relish for gallaniry. To which the ancient
matron, with significant look, replied.
" Indeed, my child, you must put the ques-
ton 10 some one older thai, I an"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

! It,. 1
= - '''''' "'0 " 'l''''Ss VI
christian Andersen the famous Swedish
author, in the last number Of Blackwood's
Magazine. The Empcror's new Clothes >
,,.;II 6, ,,,o,, or al .;,o. anal .l.o,Io.,r
VI JPN
ion'
TIE EMPEROR NEW CLOTHES.
one day couple OF swIndlers, who call
ea themselves iirst-rate Wcavers, made their
appearance IN the imperial town OF ---.
Ihey pretended that they we've able to
weave the richest stuttE, IN which not only
the colors and the pattern were extremely
beautiful but that the clothes made Of such
stuiis possessed the wonderful property Of
remaining invisible to HIM who was unfit
Tor The office he held, or was extremely
SHY.
nat capita! clothes they must be =
thought the Emperor. II only had such
suit, could directly find out what people
III my empire were not equal to their Off
ccs; and, besides, | should be able to distin-
gulsh the clever from the stupid. BY Joye,
/ must have some OF this stuff made direct
~ for mel! And so he ordered large sums
OF money to be given to the two sWlndiers,
That lhey might set to work immediately.
ne men erected two looms, and did as
II they worked very diligently; but III real
lty they had nothing on the loom. They
boldly demanded the finest silk and gold
thread put 1t all IN their own pockets, and
worked away at the empty loom TIL quite
ia'e al night:
should Ike to know how tn. two WCa-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

Propertyof Neutrality-suspicious.
ate Of Vermont has passed the bill, by IS to
s, securing 10 married women ne cole rirh,
II thcIr own 0voper,v
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

"
!" olu'h lor hef DAGGER boys have done their
duly 10 thelr country.
There are of our company As present.
and 90 able to do dutv. lam mvse,f quito
VOL "
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
The Constitutional C,on,.e,,;,,, Ma,
ILL.,.
80" VII '''''Nu"y '"0 io'' '''S'' anu vas e"l'eo
10 ORDER at y VI. Alter pro tempore organiza
ton the roll was called and all the members an
svered to their names excent those from SIaho,.
"a" ""' -iai''o""0N' Ao''"6e "''o HduA' a'u OF
CrolX and La Poihte.
On Thursday all the members ,vero nro<opt ox.
.. 6,:.
'ei' NC QUO nom O"'PP'"" ana La route. \
permanent organization was effected by the election
Of the following officers.
HON VI L. -'ARrlN' Oh Drown 90, FIcSlne"''
Thomas VI llUGR, OF Walworth Co, Secretary.
r. L. REAM, Of Milwaukee, Assistant Secretary.
+ IIrcrx1S. of Racine co Seroo,nt,,t. Arms
,..
'' ~ 40 o"' "'' o''
lot Tor Ifesident. Ihe vote stood, AlaItln Al.
l., \. y NdI.GtE
propositions on the subject Of printing vc,e made
among which va, one by Mr. Heall rr5yidiug
"r the reception OF proposals and lhe letting OF the
work 10 the lowest bidder. The resolutions laid
o,c- one d,y under the rules Mr. KILnorux o.
c,..l g., c,i,..,,;,.r l,;,.,.. ,,l;.L .oo-,:i
cFao'e ueoa'e, were OIucIco 10 DC printed:
Resolved, hat tins convention deem II lneNpe-
dent TO drait an entirely new Constitution, mas.
much as the greater part Of the late Constitution
was, beyond a doubt, approved by TIE general voice
OF the country; but there being some provisions
contained in that instrument sufficiently objection
able 10 defeat the whole and as there are some mi
nor po,S requiring '''ouIn'n!iV" III oIdeF 10 hHI-
iho"'"e me inherent paris: 'ntIeIo'e III oraer TO
'o'i'c' G'sci 'P''V'cS remove '"u.oiosouS Prov
SON d"u Plooroe "I Hioils "a INC inherent sections
o. ,he ro"SIl. ~, oT II Iu''''cF
htSoNcu Iha' Scitct committee on REVISION be
"PP''H''0, Co"sIS"IS o. H'''en nslll"eFS 10 whom
'l l''' ,',I ''''G ,o'Is'Io''o, 80
- ~ ~ - ''' '''o ~, az = i"
~ -, ''''' ''o'' |''' t'S"'9
=. ~" v ',''' ""'l II S.'"' W ~ ie-
Nv S''' ''ol''7 SUI" pau VI y do cue! MA!
deeIn eApeaitht ainet''hS II where II may seem
necessary, and Incorporating such new articles as
snail DC directed 10y me Oon'entIo"' and when 50
a'"ei"'l' IePo" 10 inns contention an rh'lfe bll!
embracing NM inc ""o'e CONSTITUTION a. adopted ~
S"'u oo,"'iii', ,,'e
Nt5oNco' h'L S''et' 'o"'lnI'Ge Oh h'e mem
DEE Oc "pPo"i,cu, 20 ""o,i shdll De Ie.eFreu 'he
SUBJECT oil me judiciary whose duty IL shall be 10
report as early as practicable an arrangement on
That subject embracing The following general lea
lures VIZ supreme Court or Court OF Appeals
Dis'rcI courts ana county courts 'he latter 10
'' II, at, 't'u 'l,''.o' GU
probate courts. and all said courts to be elective.
Resolved That committee OF five members be
appointed 10 whom shall be referred She subject OF
J., y, ,,'
tcIc on that ~ubiect as early as nractirabc cmbra-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

Population Of Cincinnati.-From late
census, the Cincinnati Gazette puts down
the population Of Cincinaeu and Ks .ueurhs
~ 100000.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

"Of course - said all the courtiers, al
though not a single one of them could see
anything of the clothes.
Will your Imperial Majesty most gra-
ciously be pleased 10 undress! We will
then try on the new things before the glass"
The Emperor allowed himself to be I'M
dressed, and then the two cheats did exact
Iy as if each one helped him on with an ar
tlcIc Of dress, while his Majesty turned him.
self round on all sides before the mirror.
The canopy which is to be borne above
your Majesty in the procession is in readi
ness without" announced the chief master
Of the ceremonies.
Il am quite ready" replied the Empe-
ror, turning round once more before the
looking glass.
SO the Emperor walked on, under the
high canopy, through the streets of the me-
tropolis, and all the people in the streets
and at the windows cried out, "Oh, how
beautiful the Empcror's new dress is - In
short, there was nobody but wished to cheat
himself into the belief that he saw the En-
pcror's new clothes.
but he has nothing on" said a little
child
And then all the people cried out, = He
has nothing on -
But the Emperor and the courtiers-they
retained their seeming faith, and wal cd on
with great dignity to the close of the pro-
ccssion.
The Laborcr IS Uorihy ofhis Hire
Man does not deal with his brother as God
deals with him. He causes his sun to
shine and his showers to descend with equal
proluslon upoE all. But in adjusting the
rewards oflabor, WE adopt no such equi-
table rule. We pay largely for the labor
Of the head; little for the labor OF the hands.
We graduate the scale OF prices not accor-
ding to utility, or the actual severity of la
Dor, but to the demand and supply. Hence
the class Of manual laborers being the most
numerous, are the worst paid people IN So
ciety. We cannot control the laws of po-
litical economy they are as fixed and GER
tain as the laws of nature. Yet, this we
may and can do: pay as literally as possible
for labor aAorded--common Iabor--the la
Dor Of the poor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24
MAKING BUCKWHEAT CAKES.

Do, dear Jare, mix up the cakes;
Just one quart of meal il takes
Pour the water in the pot,
Be careful that its not too hot:
Silt the meal well through your hand,
Thicker wcll-don't let it stand;
Stir il Observation-Disclosures
Oh, what light, delicious batter:
Now listen TO the next command
On the dresser let it stand
Just three quarters of an hour,
10 feel the gentle rising power
OF powders melted into Yeast,
To tighten we'll its precious feast
See how it rises to the brim-
Quick-takc the lad!e, dip il in,
So let itrest until the fire
The grddle heats as you desire.
Be careful that the Goals are glowing,
No smoke around its white curls throwing.
Apply the suet softly, lightly
The grddIe face shines more brightly;
Now pour the batter on-decous
(Dont, dear Jane, think me oiiicious)
But lit the tender edges slightly-
Now turn it over, quickly, spngh,y.
lis d0ne-now on the white plate lay it.
Smoking hot, with butter spread,
lis quite enough to turn our head
Now have caten-thank the farmer
That grows this luscious, mcaly chaEmer
Is, thanks to all--the cook that makes
'Ila-. Ii,yl, }oji.;,,,- lr.l-,,.l,,+
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

IHt Po'V Postage System is regarded
in Great Britain as sourc, Of moral i'm
classes being induced TO learn to read and
write for the pleasure Of friendly corrcspon-
dcncc. The English Postmaster General
has recently addressed a circular to the Post
Office authorities of all the countries of Eu-
rope, urging them to cooperate with Eng
land in introducing a system of universal
penny postage. 1t is thought that the Ger
man Conlederacy will be the first to adopt
the plan of cheap postage. and when this is
done. other countries cannot be long in fol-
lowing. Why should the United States be
The last in lhis simple arrangement for the
spread Of knowledge and good feeling ~.
!. ErcaiRg Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24
THE TELEGRAPH.
c. l.. sKoLE tor.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER q, ls47.

We have been kindly permitted to make
the extracts which follow, from letter from
Mexico, written TO his family, by our late
fellow townsman, Mr.. S. r. Lewis. 1t con-
tains details which will be found highly in
teresting. Although the writer requests
that the few lines of the letter wherein he
recounts his own connection with the bril-
liant affairs mentioned, may not be publish
ed, we trust we may be excused for crafty
ing his many friends, by stating that his
gallantry has won for him the especial no.
tice of the commander of the division, and
that his name has been preferred for the ex-
ira pay roll, in view of the eminent service
he has rendered.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

HiEYalmn'.-Thc following is an cx-
trac, from a speech said TO have been deliv-
cred by militia officer, the other day, in
the gallant State of Mississippi;
Gentlemen. my mind naturally converts
with pIeasurably engmas 10 the delightful
tapestry Of The Oregon territory. lis there
that nature is more than herself. for the soft
hreezea from the Hego Islands watts to the
listening ear the varied symphonies Of the
jackdavs, sweet carrolling TO the me'odlous
ePiPhiny of 4 thousand crocodlles.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-24

From local agents OF Southport E. 3.
For books sold in the depository,
From suudry sources,
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-09-01
Cotton Press.

We offer to the citizens of AbbcviIIc and the
adjoining Districts, our improved SWING.
ING FULCRE PRESS. The invention
was not the result Of mere chance, but of long
experience and mathematical calculation.
AS to power, it is equal, if not superior, to
any thing now in use. 1t requires less tim +.
her, easier framed, and put up in less time,
and with less danger than O screw; and the
Press will last as long as any timber protect
cd from the weather or above ground. From
the number of these Presses which arc now in
use from North Carolina to Mexico, we feel
no hesitancy in saying that they will super
cedc the Screw; and there are ten Of our
Presses up to one of any other, and we feel
justified in saying fifty to one. The average
duration of Screws in this District is not
more than four and half OF FIVE years, and
rs there is not less than five hundred Screws,
see what is paid out in one year.
For single or individual rights, $500
We offer the District rights for sale on very
low terms, which we consider greater spec
ulaton than there is in the country.
Persons wishing information respecting
The Press, will find me for two weeks to come
at the residence OF MIR. James Cobb will
build one more Press in this District for $50,
every thing found to hand.
Invented in Barnwell District, S. G..
PROVOST, Patcntce.
June Is If
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-09-01
Hogan & Thompson,
WHOLESALE BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS,
No. 80 North Fourth Street,

N0. 3O NOyih Fourth street,
PHILADELPHIA.
Have for the supply of Booksellers, Country
Merchants and others, large and complete
assortment of BOOKS, STATIONERY,
and FANCY ARTICLES.
II. q Il. arc the publishers Of School and
Standard Books, Manufacturers of Blank
Books and most of the articles of American
Stationery; and Hecping also handsome as
sortmcnt OF FOREIGN FANCY STA>
TlONEIs9, they are enabled 10 offer extras
ordinary Inducements to purchasers, IN the
prices, variety, and extent of their stock.
Having recently bee ono the Commission
Agents OF some of the most extensive Paper
Makers. they can offer to wholesale or retail
dealers and 10 printers and binders, LET
TER. CAP, LEDGER, WRITING and
PRINTING PAPERS, at very low prices.
They will also keep constantly on hand
stock OF WALL, WINDOW, Il SCREEN
PAPERS, of the most beautiful patterns and
brilliant colours, at manufa cturcrs' prices.
BLANK BOOKS OF their own superior
make, arc always kept in quantities TO supply
orders, or made UP TO such particular patterns
as may br required
MERCHANTS SHOW BILLS, or Ad-
vertsing Cards for New Goods.-H. & T..
have been printing these Showbiils for tine
last year or two for their customers in very
beautiful style, but for the approaching sea-
son they have had some New and Elegant
Designs engraved, which will nuke more
showy and attractive advertising sheet than
has before been printed, and they particularly
invite the attention Of merchants to tins ar
ticle, which will be furnished vt u very mode
rate price.
Dcsirous of retaining their old customers,
and of adding as many new ones as possible
TO their list, Fl. u II. will cndravor always TO
have such u stock Particles in their line as
is to be found in any other establishment, and
their prices will be found to range as low as
any other house, they hope. therefore, the adj
vantages which they can offer Will induce all
NORTH FOURTH STREET, whenever
they visit Philidelphia,
August ii "a