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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

SILAs WElGHT-The Cleveland correspondent
OF the Ohio Statesman relates the following admir-
able and characteristic incident:
Il heard an anecdote about Silas Wright. which
occurred recently in our city, which cannot re-
sist telling. A young man who is sailor. was
being examined as witness in one of our magis-
trate's courts, and upon being asked by a lawyer
where he lived replied In Canton, St Lawrence
county, New York Some one remarked. What,
in Canton, that is where Slas Wright resides. is il
notf Yes stree said the sailor and | know him
well; the last time | saw him, he had pick-axe
on his shoulder going to dig ditch perhaps,
said wing, who was present he was gong to dig
the grave for the loco focos' More likely. res
ponded the sailor, he going to prepare for the
interment of the whig party in As; for he would
make first rate sexton for them on that occasion
You know Mr.. Wright then? asked some one who
was present. Yes, sir again responded the sailor,
he's the man, who, when he comes home from
Congress, puts on his big stogy boots and tow trow
sers, and goes out TO work on the roads with the
boys, I've held scraper with him many time
and mighty good hand he is too He takes hold
of scraper, plough handle, or an axe, and
makes everything fly about, Just as he does when
he talks about the tariff, the big bank, and them
other great political affairs. He's man all over,
any way you can fix him, and Just the kindof chap
that like"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
From the Literary World.


The night coaoeth, ,ehen no man can ,co,k'
Ye, who in fields of human life
Quickening seeds Of wisdom fain would sow,
Pause not for the angry tempests strife
Shrink not from the noontide's fervid glow
Labor on, while yet the light ofday
Sheds abroad its pure and blessed ray,
For the Night cometh
lie, who at mans mghtiest engine stand
Moulding noble thought into opinion
0, stay not, for WEAKNESS, your hand,
Till We fix the bounds of truths dominion:
Labor on, while yet the light of day
Sheds upon your toll its blessed ray,
For the night cometh!
Ie, to whom prophet voice is given,
Stirring men as by trumpet's CALL
Utter forth the oracles of Heaven
Earth gives back the echoes as they fall:
Rouse the worlds great heart, while yet the day
Breaks liies slumber with its blessed ray,
For the Night cometh!
Ye, who in home S narrow-circle dwell,
Where Loves flame lights up the household
hearth,
Weave the silken bond, and frame the spell,
Binding heart to heart throughout the earth;
Pleasant toll is yours, the light of day
On naught holier sheds its blessed ray,
Yet the Night cometh!
Diverse though our paths in life may be,
Each is sent some mission to fulfil;
Fellow,workers in the world are we,
While we seek TO do our Masters WILL
But our doom is labor, while the day
Points us to our task with blessed ray,
For the Night cometh!
Fellow-workers are We: hour by hour,
Human tools are shaping Heavens great
schemes,
Till we see no limit to mans power,
And reality outstrips old dreams.
Toll and struggle, therefore, work and weep
In Gods Acres ye shall calmly sleep
When the Night cometh!
EMMA c. EMBURY.
=" GOftes-acker,' beautiful German appelation
or dwelling place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

A TELL.TALE GHosT-About five weeks since
a family residing at the west end were very much
annoyed by strange and disagreeablc noises which
occurred at different times during the night but es-
pecally at the solemn hour of midnight For a
time these noises consisted only of shrieks mourn
lul groans wailings hissings, etc. but soon they
augmented by the chairs, tables tin-kitchcns
cradles coheshorses, and other indispensable arti-
cles of household furniture, all joining in executing
some OF the most popular dances of the day, with
great energy, but each with the utmost indcpen-
dence with regard 10 the movement of its neighbor
Such strange proceedings of course convinced
the family that there was something awful at the
bottom OF the affair and prepared them for what
was 10 follow. One night in the midst of their
rest operations the animated furniture all at once
stopped; vapor-ike sui phuric light filled the room
and through crack in the floor rose the ghas.Iy
form OF young girl IN winling sheet. The lady
of the house the only one to whom this strange
sight visible and she after the first shock was
over, mustered up courage enough to address the
mysterious yisitan when TO her horror she was in
formed that the room in which this took place had
been the scene of most dlaboical murder by which
fond and doating father and aIectionatc daugh-
ter were both consigned TO an untimely grave
At this point the lady was so much affected that
she tainted, and the appariton disappeared The
ensuing night, however, the ghost reappearei and
impaired the petrliying intelligence that two chests
of money were buried one in front and the other in
the back cellar. Full directions were given as TO
the method by which to secure the treasure. but
the family IN their eagerness disregarded some of
them and consequently one of the chests vanished
in a cloud OF blue fire and mystery. BY exercs-
ing great caution and following the ghostly d.
rections of their informant the other has teun pre-
vented from leaving its place, and is still in the
cellar, unless it has been dug up since this was
written
For several weeks past the family have been
digging in the cellar, and they have turned up the
earth TO the depth of several feet bat as yet with
out getting hold of the mysterious chest, although
their faith in its existence remains unchanged
Last week some watehmen observing light
through the chinks of the cellar window. listened
and were very soon impressed with the conviction
that there Was some stolen property secreed there
A message was sent TO the MARSHALL office and a
form dabIe possee entered the place but after
searching. were satisfied that nothing of the sort
was in the place. Our readers may be satisfied
that the above Is strictly true if the word of the
principal acteF-or actress-is TO to be taken and
as to the searching in the cellar, We can speak
from personal knowledge-[B Boston Chronotype
petition TO the Michigan Legislature, asking
leave Tor the petitioners TO marry more than one
wife. if they chose. was Teerred 10 the committee
Oh iatcrAal improvements
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
VOL. VIII-NO. 5.

Both the N Y. Herald and Sun have a cut
representing theChineseJunk, "Keyihg, now living
IN New York harbor. She is a very odd looking
craft, and would take some of onr fresh water men
all aback. Her bow turns up very much and her
stern looks like fashionable swoman with large
hustle, She is queer kind of craft and is, in
reality something ola curiosity and is daily visited
by crowds. Her crew are mostly Chinese, and are
represented as a swarthy looking set Some of
them have number of wives at home Her arr-
val has formed the principal topic, and the news
papers of the city have half columns of matter in
description of her. She will answer for week
with the New Workers, and then they must have
something new, or they will suffer positively.
Buffalo Courier
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

FINANCES OF PENNsYLvANIA:--Al letter
from from Harrisburgh to the Pennsy lvanian
says: THE accounting officers of the
state are very positive that the treasury will
contain sufficient cash before the first of
August to pay the semi-annual interest on
the state debt, and have balance of one
hundred thousand dollars to be applied to
other purposes. One million dollars profits
on the canals and railroads of the state, is
the estimate made by well-informed per-
sons, for the present wear.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

WOODEN LEGS VS.. Rail RoADs.-A good
story is told by the Hagerstown Torch
Light, at the expense of the Chambersburg
Railroad:
As the cars were passing along one day
on their way TO Chahrbersburg, the engineer
who is a very humane man, seeing poor
fellow with wooden leg sitting in fence
corner alongside Of the road: at once drew
up, and the following colloquy ensued:
Halo. stranger, which way!"
"Chambersburg, SIR"
"Weli, YOU seem to be very tired, and
cripple at that, won't you get in and take
seat with me!'
"WelI, Captain, you are very kind-rr
much obIged-very thankful, indeed
would DO so, but I'm i'll a very great hurry
and must foddIe on.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

PEoGREss OF ART IN MExIco.-Itis plea
sing to see the imitation developing itself
among the Mexicans. 1t promises much.
The following is from Tampico to the New
Orleans Delta:
as it not astonishing! A few days ago
number of American ladies arrived in this
city from New Orleans-dressed, of course,
in accordance with the latest fashion-and,
as common, certain fictitious engagements
of proportion beautiied their persons. This
afternoon, while several Mexican senoritas
were passing, observed two dressed in
American costume, and Judging from APP
pcarance, had donned as robust hustle as
was ever lugged about by an American belle.
AS these were the first have seen worn by
Mexcans, it was certainly amusing to see
them strut through the streets. as proud Of
their bag of bran as mother is of her only
child. Surely, the Mexican ladies are be-
coming enlightened"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
4 b r. MS:

The TELEGRAPH is printed on a sheet equal in
size to the largest paper in the territory and is fur
nished to subscribers at s., per annum if paid in
advance; 50 So within six months, and SO, if pay
rnent be longer delayed.
ADVERTISEMENTS
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 Three-quarters, $40; Half SIS; One
fourth, S12 One square or twenty lines, IS. Pro
fessional and business cards, S.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

COOP REASON FOR LEAvING.-A sailor
IN the pit ofa theatre, looking over his play
bill, read-an interval of twenty years oc-
ours between the first and second acts. -
AT the end of the first act he put on his old
tarpaulin and left the house, sayine--s'few
of these folks will ever live to see the end
ont.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH.

bUUk a JOB PKINT TING ESTABLISHMENT
There has been received at this Office large sup,
ply OF handsome new type, whichwili enable the
proprietor TO execute all kinds OF LETTER PRESS
PRINTING in superior style, and upon terms the
most reasonable. Books Paaphiets, Handbti,s, Or
cutdFs, limitations, Business Cards Bill heads Shoe
bills, Concert bills Programmes, address Cards,
Blank Checks, Notes Of Hand, Order Books, Steam
boat Tdis, SeGmdoat CaydS Certificates Drafts,
Bills Of Ladiag, Check Books, 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, 1847-07-28

that he was innocent. He was soon again
secured by the sheriff, dragged back to the
scaffold, and, in the midst of the most
piercing cries and heart-rending shrieks,
launched into eternity. A few months af-
ter, the tavern-keeper, on his death-bed,
confessed his guilt, and proved the inno-
cence of Boynton. n. Y. Eve. Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

A native of s. Down East" describing witt
characteristic exaggeration the remarkabl
properties of guan0 as promoter of vegeta-
ton, said that few hours after planting Gu
cumbers seeds, the dirt began to fly and the
vines came up like a streak; and although
he started off at tho top of his speed, tho
vines overlook and covered him; and on Ia
king out his knife TO cut the darned things,
he found urge cucumber gone 10 seed a.,
his pockefL-Waa.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

A Man OvERBoARD.-TheN \. Y. Mir
ror which was the first tic put up the name
of faylor for President, referring to Gen.
It's last letter says:
''lf General Taylor wrote it, we can only
say, with regret, that he has written HIM
self out-which we do not believe, or that
his friends have done what his his enemies
have never been able to do. vanquish-ed
him
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

The late learned Dr. W having married
lady by the name of Experience, who was very tall
on being asked, some time after the event. how he
liked the married state, replied, That he found by
long Experience that it was not good for man to be
alone"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

The Cathedral at Puebla, Mexico, which was
completed in 1908, is said to have cost upwards of
S6,O00OO0. There ten chapels attached to il.
all richly decorated. The chandeliers and lamps
which adorn it of massive gold and silver, and
are immensely valuable
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

John Quincy Adams holds his estate, in the town
Of Quincy, under the original Indian deed the old
parchment deed with its arrow head mark being
the onley visible title
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28
LIFE IN THE VEST

Ho brothers Come hither and list to my story;
Merry and BRET will my narrative be;
Here, like monarch, reign in my glory
Master am ], boys, of all that | see
Where once frowned forest, garden is smiling,
The meadow and moorland are marshes no more
And here curls the smoke of my cottage, beguiing
The children, who cluster like grapes at the door
Then enter, boys-cheerly, boys-enter and rest
The land of the heart is the land of the west.
Ono, boys!-oho, boys!-ohol
Talk not OF the town, boys! Give me the broad
prairie
Where man, like the wind, roams impulsive and
Behold how its beautiful coors all vary,
Like those of the clouds, or the deep rolling sea-
y life in the woods, boys, is even as changing
With proud independence we season our cheer
And those who the world are for happiness ranging
Won't find it at all, if they don't find it here.
Then enter, boys-cheerly, boys-enter and rest;
I'll show you the life, boys, we live in the west.
Ohio, boys!-oho boys Ohio!
Here brothers, secure from all turmoil and danger,
We reap what we SOW, for the soil is our own
We spread Hospitality board for the stranger
And care not a fig for the king on his throne
We never know want, for we live by our labor,
And in it contcntment and happiness find;
We do what we can, for friend or a neighbor,
And die, boys, in peace and goodwill to mankind
Then enter, boys-cheerly, boys-enter and rest
You know how we live, boys and die in the west!
Ohio, boys Ohio, boys Ohio
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

PooK Man S LAw-The Legislature of Comcc
ticut, at its recent session, passed law to exempt
from attachment for debt the poor mans homestead
to the value of $500.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

A PRopHET.-The Cincinnati "Com-
mercial'' states that there is prophet in
that city who is very rich, and says he
holds the property in trust for the Lord,
and uses it for his benefit. Among other
things which he has been commanded to do,
land it is complimentary to the craft is, to
print and publish paper which is dstri-
buted gratuitously.' # is called "The
Standard of the Supreme! and the pouring
out of his Spirit;' and is dated, Cincinnati,
u. S. Zion, COOS. He never uses the let
ter X, because it is the exact form of the
mark upon the forehead of the beast spoken
of in the Revelations.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

FRESH ALL THE YEAR.-Wc are told By
credible eye witnesses of a practical ap-
pllcation of the theory of temperature in the
preservation of fruits. flowers and vegeta-
bles, which has recently been patented by
a citizen of Philadelphia, and which is now
actually in operation. A large apartments
built under ground, the sides of which are
lined with a double wall, containing saw
dust. Over the ceiling is room filled with
ice, which, gradually melting, filters through
the saw dust, and keeps the temperature of
the underground apartment always at 81
deg. Fahrenheit, just two degrees above
frost point. In this apartment lemons, APP
pies, oranges flowers, Strawberries etc, ETC.,
are preserved with complete freshness for
any desirable length OF time. A gentleman
connected with this Office saw apples per-
fecty fresh and as fragrant as when first
ripe, that had lain in this preservatory since
October last. Lemons, too, are there, fresh as
ever, which were imported months ago, and
bought for five levies box, being now
worth as many dollars. Flowers, berries,
and the most perishable fruits have been
kept in the same manner long enough to
show that the preservative powers of this
place are probably indefinite, and that here
after no obstacle will exist to the enjoy
ment in mid-winter of all the luxuries of
the summer North American.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

Keep notes of all remarkable events Q
your farm
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

the passengers on the Empire. 1t lightens
her bow, and she makes greater speed. We
are now within 30 rods of her, our bow
about even with her stern.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO NoLUNTEERs.-
According to the provisions Of the election
law of Pennsylvania, the volunteers from that
state, now in Mexico, will have the privi-
lege of voting for state officers, at whatever
place they may be stationed, on the second
Tuesday of October next. The captain
and lieutenant of each company to act as
Judges and inspectors. In the late war
with Great Britain, says the Ledger, Penn
sylvanian volunteers held elections in camp
at Baltimore, and camps Shellpot and Du-
pOnt.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

The Potato Crop IN IreI0nd.-The last
accounts of the prospects of the potato crop
in Ireland are various and contradictory.
The better opinion seems to be that the
yield will be quite up to the average of for
mer years. The Dublin Journal says that
close inspection of the growing crops by
scientific examiners, has resulted in the con-
viction that there is no disease among them.
De not begin farming by building an ex-
tensive house, nor spacious barn, till you
have something to store in it.
Recording even your errors will be be-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

Among the cases now pending before the
St. Louis Circuit Court, are thirty nine ap-
plcations for divorce.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

ours between the first and second acts. -
AT the end of the first act he put on his old
tarpaulin and left the house, sayino--s'few
of these folks will ever live to see the end
ont.
CHEROKEE IN THE ARMY.--It it not
generally known to the public, that B. F.
Ross, Adjutant of the Ar ansas regiment.
who fought with such distinguished brave
ry at Buena Vista, and was afterwards re-
warded for his meritorious behavior, bv
promotion from the ranks to the adiutancv
of that regiment, is Cherokee,a land has nu-
merous relations in the Cherokee nation, al
though he has not lived there for MANY
years, having adopted Arkansas as his home.
= n. O. Delta.
tV-"Pa, what do they mean by raw sol
dlers"' They mean those that have new
er stood fire. "What do they pu. these
raw soldiers to the fire and roast emf
L. In making some people, nature ap
pears to have made mistake. Instead of
the heart being soft, and the head hard, it is
UiCe Uersd.
- 1t is reported that editors are the
pump handles of charity-"always helping
other folks to water, but never supposed to
be thirsty themselves. - Boston Star.
PLAYING OLD SOLDIER.--A hard old case
who had for many years belonged to the
rank and file OF Uncle Sans little army
was stationed at the garrison in Prairie du
Chen; after eXhausting all other plans for
getting whiskey wherewith all to wet his
old whistle, he hitupon the following expe-
dent for smuggling 1.-THE crittur'' into the
garrison. 1t Is customary for the soldiers
TO take their blankets to the river to wash
Old Bayonet piled half dozen Mackinaw
blankets upon his back and started for the
river, where he was met by the whiskey
vender. He then put his blankets in tub,
containing the whiskey, until they were full
ly saturated; when he slung them across
his shoulder and started for the garrison
On his way he was stopped by an officer,
who smelt corn" Throw down your
blankets sir! you have bottle of whiskey
with YOU"
Il beg your pardon sir, quoth Bayonet; |
have not"
Down with your blankets. Overhaul
your blankets. Show your pockets. You
can't fool me, | smell it, Where have you
been!"
"Tow wash the blankets for my mess, SIR"
"Well, go along. don't see as you
have any aboutyou, but you are so soaked
with whskey, you internal old sponge, that
you smell as rank as walking distllery."
Bayonet went into his quarters, wrung four
gallons of whskey out of the blankets and
got glor.ously ludded.-Wis. Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

Recording even your errors viii be be-
neht.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

STRANGE EvENT.--At a recent sacra-
ment at the Seceder Church in Calls, Ohio,
while the members were at the table, some
six or eight persons were attacked with a
violent fever so suddenly that they were
compelled to leave the church for home and
sick bed. The disease spread rapidly
through the congregation, and upwards of
one hundred members have since been ia
ken dangerously ill-whole families have
been postrated, and considerable number
have since died.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

Deaths in the Gtyof Netc Iork.-From
January 2 to June &, the whole number of
deaths in the city was 6,570, ofwhich | .523
were at various Hospitals and other public
institutions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

Correspondence of the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wit'caukee-A ,cOOd up on Lake Nichi-
gma-Empire and .Suitaq0-the Great
Race-FMH Particulars.
On BoARD THE SULTANA,)
JulY L Ii 2 NJ
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-28

The Empire left at ] past two o'clock p.
NJ. to-day. We left ! past nine this even
ing, audit is whispered about that we are to
give Capt. Randall chance to examine the
peculiar workmanship of the rudder of this
boat, as he had glance of her Ggure-head
coming up, and otherwise give him an idea
Of the beautiful model of the Sultana by pre-
senting to him a stern Uie,c. We shall see
what we shall see.