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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

We should in our last have said few words in
reply to the writer in the " American who signs
himself Democrat" had we not been absent
We do so now. The position OF the writer is that
under certain circumstances it becomes the duty
OF party men to break from their organization and
allegiance and oppose the candidate of their party
We have no hesitation in taking directly the oppo
site ground. We all recognize the beneficial effect
OF the Democratic principle; we all know that or
ganIzation is necessary to enable these principles
TO triumph. Would not the position of this writer
strike at the root Of our organization and so at the
success and rermanence of our principles The
perfect right OF ever individual Of the party TO have
his prciudces and his preferences, before nomina-
ton, is recognized-his right to urge these preiu-
dices and preferences no one disputes-but our
conventions for the express purpose of recon.
Cling these conflicting views, and no one who pro-
esses to be party man has right TO carry his
opposition to any man, beyond such convention
Objectionable men may be nominated, but if as this
writer claims, every man after nomination, has
right to consult has own views of matters, and TO
Judge whether candidate is or is not objectona-
bic it OF course strikes down all organizaton-for
if one man may object, why may not another and
if one man calls popularity of character oblec,
tonabe, why may not another be equally privileged
10 call some other popularity objectionable And
when was man nominated, or where indeed is the
man, who is satisfactory 10 every body? Suppose
we say, as this writer would have us and as hand
bill promulgated in this town from faction Of the
party several years ago says: We believe that
too long already has the motto Principles not men
governed both political partes?" What is to be
the resul 1t cannot stop here, if the principle be
once recognized. II one man may judge another
nay and there is an end of our party organization
and of course an end 10 our success The thing ex-
tends further than the mere defeat or triumph of
our present nominee. We are destroying the basis
of future success; and we ask all to consider who
are disposed TO bolt the present nomination (ifihere
be any sueh,) whether present success will he
than future permanent defeat for certainly to
that end do the revolutionary sentiments of
Democrat tend No, we must either be a party
or not. In organization alone is success: and we
need waste no words TO show that we can have no
organization, and no party, il we admit the senti
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25
LECTURE ON EDUCATlON.

IL We pay but just compliment to Mr.. VIII
L,nDs Lecture on Education, when we say it was
one of the best of the whole series delivered-cal-
cuated from its practical character to accomplish
much good The general subject was well han
deI-the Importance OF Education, in its various
bearings aud aspects ably set iorth-but the princi-
pal merit OF the Address in onr opinion, was its
attention to- and discussion OF, matters Immediately
pertaining to the duty and interests of this commu-
nlty. not only III the establishment oil free school
SYSTEM but in the selection OF suitable sites for
school houses, in constructing these edlhces with
particular reference to the physical ease and COM
folt oil scholars, in rendering them, by internal aud
external arrangements, attractive rather than reQu-
sye places OF resort for youth, and, above ALL the
duty exercising great care as TO the qualifications
and character OF those to whom, as teachers, are
entrusted the moral and intellectual interests OF the
rising generation. The suggestions OF the speaker
in these respects were woll-timed and important,
and we trust viii have salutary influence.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

ODD FELLOWSHIP IN ENGLAND.-The
weekly contributions are two or three pence
from each member. Some idea of the mag
nlficence of the association in that country
may be formed from the fact that the amount
in the treasury of the Order does not fall
short of sl7,OOO,OOO; and the annual dis
tribution in relief of the members and 9TH
er charaties is 81 100000. The number
of members is about 100000.
The sum which Odd-Fellowship annual
ly distributes for charitable purposes in
England alone, may be estimated as afford
ing means of subsistence for 10000 fami-
lles,whose maintenance has been cut off by
sickness, and other affections. 1t is easy
to see that vast amount Of suffering is thus
prevented.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

II Henry Clay has always been confessed the
Life, Soul, and Embodiment" of whiggery OF
course, then, all he says must be orthodox. We
commend, then, to the especial attention of all
wings at this time his remarks, which follow, on
the subject ofthe nomination OF Military Heroes
for high places. If these remarks had any%applica-
ton to Jacksons nomination. winfintely more to
Taylors. Gen Jackson had fought and won
great battle OH our own soil, years before He had
retired TO civil life, had since served his country in
high civil stations and was scarcely less the civil
than the military hero Taylor it is proposed to
take from the head of victorious army on foreign
soil, and with his hands yet red place in them the
reins of government; and it is proposed to take him
for no other reason under heaven than his military
success If Clay might on that occasion pray for
our country to be visited with war, pestilence and
famine, in preference to military enthusiasm, and
military rule, how much more cause now for the
utterance of the prayer.
Regardless Of all imputations, and proud
of the opportunity Of free and unrtesrained
intercourse with all my fellow citizens, if it
were physically possible and compatible
with my official duties, should visit every
state, 90 to every town and hamlet, address
every man in the union, and entreat them,
by their love of country, by their love of
liberty, for the sake of themselves and their
posterity, in the nameof the human family,
deeply interested in the fulillment of the
trust committed to their hands--by all the
past glory we have won-by all thatawaits
us a nation if we are true and faithful in
gratitude to Him who has hitherto so sig
nally blessed us, to pause-solemnly pause
and contemplate the precipice which
yearns before us. If, indeed, we have in
CURED the Divine displeasure, - and if
it be necessary to chastise this people
with a rod Of vengeance, | would humbly
PROSTATE myself before Him, and implore
Him, in his mercy, to visit our favored land
with war, with pestence, with famine,
with any other scourge than military rule,
or a blind and needless enthusiasm for
merely military renown.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

Tnr GREAT CENTRAL RourE.-The
Directors of the Columbus and Nenia Rail
Road Company, have called in an install
lmcnt of Hopper cent upon the subscriptions
10 the capital stock Of the Company. This
looks like taking hold in earnest.
We notice, also, in the Indiana State
Journal, that books for subscription to the
stock Of the Terre liauto and Richmond
Railway, connecting the Eastern with The
Western borders of the state. ARE to be kept
open until the first day of September next.
The Great Central Route is thus advan-
cling gradually towards lis construction, and
under present auspices, It's iron track, busy
with its tyinS locomotives, and groaning
under the solid wealth Of the Great West.
viii be fixed fact at an early day.
GAINESVILLE Courier.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

u The last American has an article under the
head Of Sc y Loco Foco Row." which deserves a
word of comment \ resolution declaring that
We cordially approre of the nomination OF Moses
VI Strong Tor the deegacy &c, was voted down
by tie vote but il Is incorrect to refer this result
to opposition to Mr. Strong or TO say that all who
voted against the resolution will vote against him.
The objection arose from other causes mainly. y
resolution declaring that democratic meeting will
support nomination fairly made, and then before
the people, was considered ont of place and injudi-
ciouS. This was one reason Of opposition. But
the resolution was wordcd obuoxiou>ly, and many
considered purposely SO, and 1t was therefore OPP
posed and de eatel The resolution was rejected
Tor reasons not intimately connected with Mr..
Strong, bat more intimately connected with men
who have constituted themselves his especial friends
and champions. That aati-S;rong delegates were
chosen 10 the county convention is most distinctly
ayt ~ Tor the that that issue was not raised
or thought OF in the election OF delegates And by
reference to the proceedings OF the County Con,eu-
ton II Will be seen that one OF these so-called anti
Strong delegates introduced the resolution to support
Mr.. strong, which was there passed. That every
member OF the democratic party in town will vote
for 1ir Strong, it would be folly in US to assert.
hat any considerable number VIII oppose him, we
DO no, believe; unless those selconsututed, espe-
cal .uen1s should have more success in driving OH
trose VINO are now disposed TO be friendly, than We
thuk they can have.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

THE Love OF MoNEY.-A Washington
letter speaking of the arrest of young Jones
the post office clerk, says:
lie was not tempted TO commit crime by
any of the usual inducements. He had
been left $4,000, by a relative. which
he had properly and judiciously invested in
stocks; he had respectable salary, and was
otherwise well to do in the world Meth
er had he any of those vices which general
ly lead to ruin; twas mere love of money,
winch induced him to rob those who were,
perhaps so much more in want of it than
himself, and the amount stolen he inmcd-
ately, with the same calm and Tranquil
mind, invested in stocks.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25
EOT the TILE

Mr.. EDIToR:--I had the pleasure of at
tending public examination of the school
taught by Mr. Pendergast in this village, on
Friday evening last, and | deem it due to
the teacher of the school and the public, to
state that the exercises were of a gratifying
character, and well calculated to give IA
vorable impression of the ability and quail
fication of the instructor. The classes en-
gagged in the several studies are mostly
young, yet they sustained satisfactory eX-
animation. My principal object in calling
attention to this school, is for the purpose
of encouraging merit of this kind, and of
inducing parents and guardians to patronlze
such teachers among us, as appear to be
deserving. The school of Mr. Pendergast,
is taught in the basement room of the Cath
olic Church. X.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

PLEASURE ExcuRsIox-The BALTIC came in
on her pleasure excursion on Thursday last. 1t be-
ing our good fortune to make one Of the crowd on
board during part OF the trip we speak by the
card, when we call the whole affair unsurpassed
and we believe indispensable, in all the elements
which should constitute such excursion. The
many on board who had left the dust and smoke
and heat OF the city and care OF business, to indulge
in the relaxation offered on this occasion, WILL we
imagine long recolect it, as one OF the few pleasant
spots in the usual desert of lie. OF course, 1t takes
generally the happy blending of great many I'M
certain causes to make pleasure excursion just
what it should be- But here, the main cause, the
boat and her officers, and the arrangements being
all that could be asked, every thing went Oft right
as matter of course. Particularly are we, and we
doubt not all on board, indebted to her steward;
Sam Wormley for his kindness and attention to
all our and their wants coming under his depart
ment, whilst on board; and for ourseli, we cannot
omit the opportunity Of returning him our cordial
thanks
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

Lnio'1 Of The Pacifc aadhe Atlantic
A new company ior uniting the two oceans
by the la Ike of Nicaragua is perhaps on the
eve OF being definitely constituted inBelgium.
The Belgian Charge des Af1aircs has re-
Gently left Guatemala for Belgium, bearing
project of agreement, in virtue Of which, if
ii is approved, the Belgic government will
undertake the opening of a road of commu-
tiou by the navigation of the Motagua as
far as Guatemala, which will be commenced
to be opened at both extremeties at the
same time, and, when concluded, PEACE
toll will be recovered for the indemnfication
of the capital, which, as has been calculated,
will not be less than two millions of dollars.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

CrWors CIRcUNsrANcE.-A short time
since, while a little child of a gentleman in
Taunton. was playing in the yard, it was
suddenly attacked 10y large rooster. and
severely injured. The rooster struck it in
the head with its spurs, cutting through its
cheek and making other deep gashcs on It's
face; it also picked the chld's head and
breast, and would probably have killed it
il the father had not fortunately happened
to come into the yard in time to rescue it
The rooster was Immediately killed. Old
Col. Repub.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

The MoRMoNs.-Thcrc are now in the
city two delegates from party of Mormons
who are now on the head waters Of the
Grand river, in Iowa. These Mormons
have endured all sorts Of privations. They
have lost their wagons and teams, with
which they were going to California, and
are without means of present or future sub
sistcncc. During the present week, their
agents, Messrs. Dana and Campbell, will
receive contributions Of money or clothes
for this suffering people. IIouseless, home
less, and starving, pursued with unrelenting
hate, wanderers in search of a country
where thought is free, they demand the
sympathy Of every one who hates oppres-
sion, and believes i'll the freedom of opinion.
= Gin. Herald Aug. 10.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

A child was born last week, about eight
miles north of this place, which had two
well formed heads, both set on one body.
The facts of these two heads were perfect
ly natural, and even quite handsome. The
spinal bones Of the neck united a little be-
low the shoulders. The two windpipes
united in one, in the breast, where they
came together. In all respects except the
extra head, the child was naturally formed
1t died III the act of being born, and caused
also the death of its mother St. Joseph
Valley Register
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

TIE ENGLIsH AND IRELAND-"It was
a cruel speech Of the Frcnchman," says
the London Times, bat "truc nevertheless,
when he said You Englishmen knows all
about Timbuctoo, or ilmdostan, or the fro
zen regions abou! the North Pole; bat ask
him about Ireland, the country lying next
10 his own, and he is perfectly innocent of
any information on the subject. Africa he
investigates; Ireland he ncgiccis. lie weeps
for the suffering negro, but allows his Irish
fellow subject to live in ignorance and filth
and often die OF s;aryation.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25
A curious and startling anecdote is rela

A curious and startling anecdote is rela-
ted in the Paris papers, connected with the
late magnificent fefe of the Due de Mont
pensier. In carriage returning from it
was lady who was reputed to have recip-
rocated favors with royal gallants; the mob
stopped the carriage, the lady was compel
ed to go the rounds of her captors, each ex-
acting kiss, and was then suffered to re-
enter her carriage, overcome with fright and
disgust, amid the derisive shouts and cries
of hostility against princes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

ments of this writer We hold TO this. that an IN
dlvidual who attends primary meeting, or who re-
cognzes their necessity or indeed an individual who
processes to be party man, virtually pledges him.
self to abide by the decisions of all nominating con-
ventions fairly called and fairly conducted Ifh
will not do il. let him not claim to be party man
and above all let him never come before a nomina-
ting convention, to urge his own views, opinions
and preferences
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

WEsrERN STEAMBOAT observation-disclosures
orandum of accidents which occurred to
steamboats, from the lst of November;lS45
70 the corresponding month, 1916: The
whole number ofaccidens during the above
time was las. BY these accidents 4I0
lives were lost, and 90 persons were more
or less injured. OF the l45 accidents, ll6
boats were totally lost, and 20 were badly
damaged. The number lost on the west
ern rivers was 100: 46 were snagged, IS
were sunk, @ boilers bursted, Is were run
into by other vessels, IL were destroyed by
fire, 10 were shipwrecked, and : cut through
by theice.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.

u The Steamer Cambria arrived at Boston on
tae 18th inst, with foreign dates late as the lth
The only items of news which we have time to no
tee this week,
l. \ serious decline in the value Of breadstufis
in the English markets, occasioned BY the favorable
state OF the crops there, and the tghtness Of the
money market
?. The continued triumph of free trade principles
as indicated by the result OF late elections in Eng
land
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25
RUFUS KING,
II. PORTER,
f. ID HOLTON,
JOHN IL. VAN DYKE,
|. A. LAPHAM,
WIN. ii. BYRON,
JAMES II. GRENES.
Executive Committee.
G, August, 1917.
IMrRONEMINT IN DWELLINGS
rary home


Though 1t Is properly SAID that he may be re-
5afded as a bene!actor who makes one blade of
,Iass grow where none grew before, vet il may be
likewise SAID that he who adds 10 the comforts of
he Preside and the Home, Justly comes in for
mare OF that praise; for IN So doing he adds to the
charms o. that which peculiarly, constitutes the
retug" and the "a c-guard OF a Republican GOV erll-
ment. a Cincinnati paper, alludes the very great
Improvements III some new houses now eitcting
,hen, by good arr nscment, a small no, Sc and
iheteio'e o. reasonable rent, Is made more roomy
md comfortable. 1t says.
Che kitchen is separated as in many other
iWellng> by brick wall, WI lch, in tins case IS
made thicker than usual The greater part of it>
length rccclH set OF shelves, III place OF the
wall but winch are not seen, because the closet
!ooTs. are attached on both sides
iere the dinner plates put away at the close
II the mcal-trans erred 10 the kitchen table and
Iiter undergoing the discipline OF hot water are re-
turned ready for use. In this way, the continued
arriving ont and in OF dishes ID Il opening and
shutting of doors in TIE winter season are ob>aied
lnd d oon~yhch ord n rly Is tit for no hing but
eating purposes, may be made a sit ing chamber.
every one reaiz' the Importance OF thus gaining,
IS II W ere, an additional room III a house"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

ELECTION 1sT MONDAY (rHE 9th DAY. OF SEPT
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS,
For Delegate TO Congress,
MOSES NJ. STRONG, of Iowa County
Tor Member oCthe Council,
PHILO WHITE.
House Of Representatives.,
G.. f. NEWELL,
DUDLEY CASS.
Register Of Deeds,
D. f. M'NAUGHTON.
Treasurer,
SENECA RAYMOND.
Clerk Of Supervisors,
THOMAS T.. PARMELEE.
STUeyor,
ADAM II. VAN SLICK.
Coroner,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

PEACE PRosPzCTs.-The editor Of a Mexican
paper printed at San Luis Potosi, states that his
state will never listen TO propositions of peace
until General Scott is on his knees kissing the hand
of Santa Anna, and Gen Taylor is chained in one
of the stables Valencia He is certainly in no
haste for peace.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

SAp.-Two Young miners of Pottsville, Pa,
named Edwards and Williams, recently LEFT home
for the western part of the state, to be married
Returning with their brides, the railroad train they
were on board Of came in collision with another,
and both the men were instantly killed and one of
the women was severely wounded. Hardly brides
a sudden dispensation of Providence made these
Young females widows, and lett them alone sad
desolate, among strangers
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

u During late business visit North we had an
opportunity Of ascertaining, to some extent, the
prevailing feeling among our friends in respect to
no want Of harmony, no want OF spirit and determ-
nation. We assured that Mr.. Strong would
get more than the party strength in Brown and the
north district. He wants only the party strength
to secure his triumphant election
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

- The editor of the American, very
wisely, we think, concluded to retract some
of his slanderous assertions against Mr..
Strong. lie might find it to his advantage
to go further, and whilst he makes full re-
traction for past offences in this particular,
be careful what he says in fuure.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

On the first salute. paid to the Chinese
junk, Keying, by the steamer Orus, at New
York, the Captain of the Keying let loose
flock of pigeons which he took on board
at China. They lowered round the ship
for while and then returned on board.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25
WATERY PoTAToEs-We every da

NATERY PoTAToEs.-We every day
hear complaints about watery potatoes. Pit
into the pot piece ofl;me as large as hens
egg; and how watery soever the potatoes
may have been, when the water is poured
off the potatoes will be perfectly dry and
mealv.