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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

E.V As means OF securing to Southport
an important trade which naturally belongs
to it, we mean that of the Belolt region, and
the south Rock River valley for a number
of miles above and below Beloit, it is ne
cessary that some more direct route of COM
munication than at present exists be opened
between this point and Beloit. There can
be no question that if a direct road had been
opened between these places when it should
have been, years ago, Southport would have
enjoyed monopoly of the trade of the re-
gion alluded to, which now goes TO Chicago,
Racine, and Milwaukee. And that such a
road was not opened years ago is unlortu-
nate in other respects. The country inter-
mediate was then but thinly settled, compa-
ratvely, and a route might have been selec-
ted and road laid, without passing through
many farms, or interfering TO an extent worth
mpuling in the shape of damages, with
private interests Of any character. Now,
the case is somewhat different, and the lay
ing of road may be attended with difficult
ties. But these difficulties, we apprehend,
NAV readily be overcome. There are but
few owners of land along the route which
might be selected for the road who would
be disposed to throw impediments in the
way of the enterprise. Their interests, ge-
nerally, would dictate a liberal course on
the subject. However this might be, an act
of the Territorial Legislature, of a proper
character, would obviate all difficulty in the
premises; and the passage of such an act
may doubtless be procured at the approach
ing session of the Assembly if our citizens
bestir themselves in reference TO the matter.
Several meetings, we are informed, have
lately been held at different points in the
interior upon the subject of direct road
from Southport to BeIoit. If the efforts of
our country friends are properly seconded
by people here the object in view will be
accomplished.
Not only may the trade, to a very con-
siderable extent, of the south Rock River
valley be secured to Southport, by the i'm
provement suggested, but the trade also of
the Pekatonica region be diverted, by the
way of Beoit, in this direction. The Pc
katOnica is a navigable stream for many
miles, and its course is through some of the
richest mineral districts in the Territory.
This stream emptles into the Rock River
a mile or two below Beloit; and boat loads
of lead have without difficulty been tloated
to this point. Open facilities of access to
some point on the Lake border, and as re-
suit, the Pekatonca would become imme-
diately an important channel of commerce
and trade--and the benefits of that COM
merce and trade would extend themselves
TO the whole southeastern part of Wiscon-
sin, but more particularly to that port on the
Lake which had made itself at once the
KEY and outlet of that trade and commerce.
Southport, being the nearest accessible port
on the Lake, may, if she will, occupy the
position, and enjoy the advantages, here sug-
gested.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

VThe opponents of the Wilmot Provl-
SO claim strict neutrality on the part OF
government on the question of slavery
This is precisely what the Wilmot proviso
contempIates. In those states where sla-
very exists, it is so by the positive munich
pal law of those states. They cannot OF
course, extend it into territory now free
which we may acquire. The Wilmot pro-
viso then contemplates a strict neutrality
on the part of the general government; that
it shall not interfere 10 create it where 1t
does not and cannot exist without such in
reference. There is certainly nothing UNI
reasonable in this.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13
From The Seat of War.
FARTHER FROM MEXICO.
More Fighfing-Great Slaughter on both

More FFghfing-Great Slaughter on both
Sides-ScOH IN a periLo,,S condition.
The steamer Day has arrived at New Or
leans bringing accounts which confirm pre-
Vious news.
The news appears TO come all from Mex
lean sources. The Vera Cruz Iris has let.
tiers from Mexico as late as the 9th, stating
that the Mexican commissioners had reject
ed Trist's proposals.
Santa Anna called council appointing
the 9th for the recommencement of HOSTILE
ties.
Herrera issued a proclamation to the
Priests to invite people to arms.
Scott attacked Mill Delrey, and was re-
pulsed-according to 'Diario del Gobierno,'
with loss of 400 killed, and GOO wounded;
represented to be the most desperate battle
OF the wal. The Mexicans represent their
loss to be 100 killed. and $50 wounded.
Gen. Leon killed and several Colonies.
Santa Anna commanded in person.
Mexican account says bomb she'll fell
among some American ammunition wagons,
exploding 4, blowing up 800 men, including
Gen. Worth. Another account says, battle
the 9th, American loss 81 officers, Pillow
reported among them. Action recommended
the 18th, and continued all day.
A letter from Orixaba, dated 18th, to Mr..
Diamond, says an Express had arrived
bringing intelligence that Scott was in Mex
leo. Cen Bravo killed and Santa Anna
wounded in the arm, and retreated to Gau
dalope.
Another account says the city was bonn
Ii ~ a. 81 sh o,,I
on the 10th.
HostiIities continued from the 9Th until
the possession of the city.
Our loss reported at 1900
Mexican II .Cers state that Riley and 70
men deserters, had been hung by orders of
the court martial.
Another letter from Mexico to the iris
on the 10th, says Gen. p. F. Smith of
Louisiana expired.
The Mexican Government seized $780,
900 sent by a commercial house to SCOTS
Army.
New York, Oct. 4-3a P. NJ.
The National Intelligencer has letter
from Puebla dated Sept. 10Th, which says
all Gen. SCOTS expresses from the Capt.
toll have been cut off, except one. This
one left Mexico on the Sth but was robbed
of his dispatches.
Major Lally, with one thousand men is
at Jalapa, surrounded by Mexicans and
cannot get out.
The whole country swarms with guer-
rillas. messenger will leave Washing
ton forthwith with dispatches for Scott.
7 o'clock, p. NJ.
I'No report, wires out of order east Of
Canandaigua.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

We get nothing to-day to dispel or re-
lieve the intense telling caused by late intel
ligence from our army in Mexico, and sew
eral days may yet elapse before the receipt
of farther and more authentic intelligence.
The news by the report yesterday afternoon
that Maj. LalIy was cooped up, with his
command of one thousand men, in Jalapa,
adds darker shade to the picture, by the
evidence it affords of the thorough rousing
of the Mexican people and the boldness
with which they are beginning to assume
the offensive. Jalapa, however, is but
short distance from Vera Cruz, and the
troops at the last mentioned place under
command of Gen. Gushing must have re-
lieved Major Lally's detachment very
promptly on its condition being known.
Whather, when this is effected, the uni
ted force will he able to proceed beyond
Jalapa, and join Scott, is another question.
Altogether they will muster nearly four
thousand strong, but the trouble is that for
the most part they are raw troops, and have
no artillery. The success of their advance,
therefore, admits of some doubt. The force
under Scott, after making allowance for all
much if any short Of ten thousand effect
i've men, including nearly the entire of the
regular army. Such a force, if strongly
posted and well supplied, is capable of bold
ing out for considerable time against any
array the McXicans can bring into the field.
The great danger to be apprehended is
that to which we have before adverted, the
partial failure of supplies, and the wearing,
exhausting character of warfare in which
a force comparatively so small is kept con-
stanty on the alert by the enemy, with no
chance to recruit from the fatigues of an en-
gagement, before it is called on for another.
The best troops in the world will, after
while, sink under such service. 1t proved
too much for the iron legions of Rome in
the mountain of Taurus, where, after the
most incredible eXerions, and prodigal ex-
pendlture of blood, they were forced to
succumb at last; it was too much for the
elastic, buoyant temper Of the French in
Spain. We hope for the best, but a bright
er and more verdant wreath of laurel than
has yet been won by our soldiers, should
grace their brows, if they prove able victo-
riously to maintain their present position.
= Buff, Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE.

The plan for carrying Smthsons's views
into effect now adopted by those who have
the management of the institution, are brief
ly stated by the Professor thus:
To Increase KnoWledge. 1t is pro-
posed, LIST, To stimulate men of taletnt in
every part of the country and of the world,
to make original researches by offering suit
able rewards; and ID, To appropriate an
nually a portion of the income for particu-
lar researches, under the direction of suita-
bic persons.
TO Di6use Knocledge. Ii is proposed,
LIST, To publish a series of periodical reports
on the progress of all branches of knowl-
edge; and I'd, TO publish occasionally sep
arate treatises on subjects of general inter-
est.
No memoir, on subjects Of PHYSICAL sci
ence, to be accepted for publication which
does not from a positive addition to human
knowledge, and all unverifed speculation,
to be rejected.
Each memoir presented to the Institution
to be submitted for examination to a COM
mission of persons Of reputation for learning
in the branch to which the article pertains.
and to be accepted for publication, only in
case the report of his commission is favor
able.
The reports on the progress Of knowl-
edge, to be furnished by colaborators, con-
sisting of men eminent in the ditferen
branches of knowledge. These reports TO
consist of three Observation-Disclosures
and Political-Literature and the Fine Arts.
One-half of the income of the Institution
is to be devoted TO carrying ont this plan;
the other half to the increase and diffusion
of knowledge by means of collections OF
boo S and objects Of nature and art.
The building, which is slowly in progress
is to be erected, in considerable part, out OF
the interest which will accrue upon the in
terest, which has accumulated upon the
original sum, since it has been in the keep
ing of the United States.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

10 An individual sold load of some 81
bushels of wheat at Racine, and received a
receipt for it. Before presenting the receipt
he inserted the word lone hundred" before
the amount, receiving thereby S74 more
than he was entitled to. A reward of 25
dollars is offered for his detection.
10 Two boys Of fourteen years of age
were recently arrested at Racine, on charge
of burglary and larceny, for breaking open
grocery store, and abstractng some six
or seven dollars. These incidents, with the
'Jobbng houses go to show that Racine
is getting to be great place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

THE TELEcRApH-Figaro, the n. Y.
Correspondent of the Picayune tells the
following:
Let me give you an instance Of the won
drous facilities afforded by the telegraph.
Received message from Cincinnati re-
piled to it; settled business arrangement
involving profit or loss to the party making
it of over $1,000. and received an acknowl-
edgnlent that the arrangement was consider
ed complete. The whole of this was trans
acted in one hour and five minutes, during
which time ate my dinner acknowledgements
ing communications from and sending replies
to the telegraph office from the dinner table.
Calculate the distance between New York
andCincinnatl, multiply by four and you will
find that our communications passed over
more than three thousand miles in this brief
time. This is by no means slow.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

~ The office of the Saturday Courier
has been closed and is offered for sale by the
Philadelphia probate court. This state of
affairs has arisen in consequence of disa-
greement between the surviving partner and
the administrators of the deceased partner
of the concern, in the estimated value of the
establishment. Doubtless the publication
of the paper will soon be resumed again.
1t is probably one of the most profitable
concerns in the country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

1.-THE Tribune says that number of
our countrymen have rendered their SER
vices to the Pope to raise companies in de-
fence of his territories, lately, if not now
threatened by the troops of Austria. His
holiness declned,under present circumstan-
ces, to grant commissions for the purpose
but left room for belief that if herea ter a
more urgent exigency should press upon
him, he would not refuse the sympathy and
assistance so eagerly and early rendered to
him. This would be a battle for human
rights, where true glory might be acquired,
and doubtless thousands of Americans would
rush to the standard of liberty and equal
rights elevated by the Pope.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

IL Our readers will bear in mind in reading our
news from the seat of war, that it is all derived
from Mexican sources. Our first accounts OF the
battle OF Buena Vista were from the same source,
and represented the Americans annihilated.-
Doubtless accurate news from SCOTS operations.
will bear about the same relation to the we
now have as the facts did to first in the former
case The road from Mexico to Vera Cruz is oc-
cupied by Guerllas, so that it is impossible TO get
any thing through, except these flying reports,
which pass from one Mexican TO another. When
we shall get authentic news no one can tell. 1t
NAV be soon il NAV be a month
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

FROM VERA CRUz.-The communica-
ton between the interior and Vera Cruz
still remains closed, and the guerilas hold
possession of every avenue. A large guam
tity of provisions and goods had conse-
quenhy accumulated at Vera Cruz. Fears
were expressed for the safety Of the steam
er Mckim, which left on the first for New
Orleans. She had large number of Off
GERS and a mail on board. A violent Nor
Their blew soon after she had sailed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

Loss OF THE New ORLEANS PACKET
SHIP AuBURN.-THe Captain, First Mate,
and Sirteen other Persons Drowned.-
We are indebted to John s. Happen, Esq,
Secretary of the Board of Underwriters, for
the following particulars:
Lone BRANCH, Sept 25. lS47.
"T'he ship Orbit, of New York, Capt
White, evidently mistake, intended for
the Auburn, Captain Hovt,) from New Or
leans, came ashore on Long Branch, Bar
negat Inlet, on Saturday night last. She
has gone to peces-the Captain, LIST Mate,
and Is others lost"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

~ 1.-THE news which we have from Mexico, be
true, then the contingency has arisen in which the
Washington Union urged the propriety of throwing
the burthens of the present war upon the Mexlcans
We expressed the hope that this suggestion of the
Union was but shadowing forth of the purpose of
the administration in the matter-we repeat it
Our government has contended from the first that
right was on our sde-of course we should not have
gone to war without so belieying. If we were cor
rect; then war was forced upon us by the Mexican
government and people, and if such be the case,
they ought in justice to pay the expenses We
do not see how this conclusion can be controversial
The idea of making our own people pay the exren-
ses of war into which they were forced against
their inclination is preposterous well make an
individual paw the expenses of the suit at law which
has been adjudged in his favor and to which he has
been driven by the conduct OF his opponent We
have an idea if this mode had been adopted from the
first, peace would have been conquered ere this.
They appear determined to proIong the war; let
them do so at their own expense, and see how long
they will be disposed to continue the game. Doubt
less that the levylng OF contributions upon the Mex
leans has not before been DONE was not from any
idea of its injustice improperly, bat because it
was thought best TO concliae the Mexicans as much
as possible Whilst we hold the sword in one
hand, we hold the olive branch OF peace in
the other Our good graccs have all been
thrown away upon them. They will not be conci-
Hated, and must try them on the other tack.
of this kind, we apprebend will soon bring
them TO terms
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

We believe with Gen. Cass, that the
moral effect OF this war, upon Great Britain
and the other nations of Europe, will stave
off hosulities which might cost ten times
the money; and the longer they are STAYED
off, the less danger there will be of their
occurrence, for the United States will keep
getting stronger and stronger, as the nations
OF Europe are tnmbling to pieces.-[N. Y.
Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

SOur advertising favors press rather
more heavily upon our colnmns, at present
than is usual. We trust our readers will
bear with us week or so, when the time
of several of the longest expire, and we
shall again be able to give our customary
quantity of reading matter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

u Mr. Kelsey, first mate of the Oregon, has
been promoted TO the place made vacant by the
transfer of Capt. Cotton Capt Kelsey, we are con-
hdent, viii maintain the popularity acquired by
that excellent boat, and Der late commander.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

A gentleman meeting one of his friends
who was insolvent, expressed great concern
for his embarrassment. ~ on are mistaken
my dear SIR was the reply, lis not |,
It's nv creditors who are embarrassed"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

.4ppoin 'menfs by the President-Con-
suis Of The United Nafes.-John McPher-
son. of Virginia, for the Port of Genoa.
Hugh Keenan,, of Pennsylvania, for the
port of Dublin.
Chas. Hutlnagle, of Pennsylvania,ior the
port OF Calcutta.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

We are informed by the receiving Teller
of the Life and Trust, that there are an i'm
mense number of counterfeit "Threes" on
the Sandusky Bank in circulation. Hard
" day passes but what quite number OF
them come into the Bank and are there de.
sected.-I Gin. Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

STRANGE.-In Boston paper,we find an
account of the doings of the meeting of Nat
uralists there, which says-"'lt has been
long known that two rays of light may be
so thrown on each other as to produce dark
ness. Professor Henry showed that two
rays of heat might be so combined as to
produce cold.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

Wednesday, october ID, l647.
HENRY DODGE,
Governor of the Territory Of Wisconsin.
pROCT AMAJHIN

y y
A PROCLAMATION
Believing that large majority of the people OF
the Territory of Wisconsin are in favor oil an early
admission into the Union independent state,
and that such admission would greatly advance the
best interest and prosperity OF the people thereof:
Therefore,
Know We, that l, HENRY DoDGE, Governor OF the
Territory aforesaid by virtue of the authority IN me
vested, do hereby appoint special session OF the
Legislative Assembly of the said Territory, to be
held at the Capitol in Madison, on Monday the loth
day of October next, at - o'clock, meridian; that
said Assembly, when convened, may take such ac-
ton thereon, and adopt such other measures as IN
their wisdom the public good may require.
In testimony Whereof have hereunto set my
hand. and caused the great seal of the Terrific
~ to be affixed. Done at Madison, the 9th
day Of September, A. D. l847.
HENRY DODGE.
BY the Governor:
JOIN CArLIN, Secretary of Wisconsin Territory
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

1t is said that the sentence of Lieut.. Mum
70, convicted of the wilful murder of Col.
Fawcet, by shooting him in "A duel, will be
to twelve months Imprisonment.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

FIRST .4rriral at the Ne,c Pier--The Louisiana
from Buffalo, Saturday night, came up to the
new pier of Messss Bsh & Reed, being the first
arr, al at this pier
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

A National Convention of Colored Am
orleans and their friends is TO be held in the
city of Troy, N. Y, on the 9Th Of October
next.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

The increase of the revenue, for the
present year over the last is about four mill
lions of dollars. This fact shows conclu-
sively. the effect of the tariff of 40 as COM
pared with that of AZ upon the business of
the country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

IL Gen. Parades, since his returo to Mexico,
has refused TO take any command. He says he
has returned to help his country not to encourage
nor create dissensions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

~ The extensive and handsome warehouse Of
Messrs Blish & Reed. is nearly completed Wheat
is now being received there.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

" The america, new sple ndid boat, under
charge of Capt Cotton late of the Oregon, may be
expected here soon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

Mrs. Catharine Butterworth died-at Du-
-buque, Iowa, on the 30ih nit, at the adj
vanced age of one hundred and fourteen
years! She was a native of Kildare, Ire
i3ad.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

ILLNESS OF THE Hon. LOUIS McLANE.-
We are panied b learn, that this gentleman
IS extremely ills and but little hopes enter
-taiRed Of his recovery. --Teledo Blade. =
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

Mrs. Neal, the widow of the late Joseph
c. Neal, is, in future, to be the editress of
the Saturday Gazette. This isright. She
is both a lovely woman, and charming
writer.-L Chronotype.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

A case of ''delirum tremens" has been
successfully treated by the use of the Lee
theon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

tO. The Episcopal General Conference met in
New:YOEk on the sihz. This bsay meets but once
r2-Naers- -.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

The New Orleans Picayune is complain
ing Of the safe and use of condemned army
provisions in that city,, and calling for a
rigid investigation offke fac;R in the case.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-10-13

The amount of goods imported and en-
tered at the Custom House, New York.
exclusive of those sent TO the warehouse du
ring the week ending oath inst, was 81
643. 46S, being an increase of 1926, 43O,
or nearly double the import of the cores
ponding week of last year!