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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
such harbor, and adapt it to commercial pur-

such harbor, and adapt it to commercial pur-
poses.
IA. That the revenue derived from inn
posts on foreign goods belongs to the whole
people, and the public lands being the COM
mon heritage of all our citizens, so long as
these resources continue, the imposition OF
any special burden on any portion of the
people, to obtain the means of accomplish
ing objects equally within the duty and the
competency of the General Government
would be unjust and oppressive.
l4~ That we disavow all and every at
tempt D. disconnect the cause of internal
trade and Commerce among the States
with the fortunes of any political party, blu
that we mean to place that cause upon such
immutable principles of truth, justice, and
constitutional duty, as shall command the
respect Of all parties, and the Difference o.
all candidates for public favor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

The Wisconsin, Company Of Infantry.
BY letter from Vera Cruz we have in
telligence of the safe arrival of the company
at that place on the 18th June, after pas
sage of ten days from the Delta of the Mis-
sissippi. The health of the company was
good, but very few being sick, and those
doing well. The yellow fever prevailed in
the city-27 having died on the day on
which the letter was written. The compa-
ny were to disembark from the vessel on
the 18th, and encamp some three miles from
the city on the sea coast, where they would
remain some or 10 days to procure. the
necessary means Of transportation to pur-
sue their journey to join Scots. Command
We make an extract from the letter. 1--WE
have been very unfortunate arriving so late
A day or two ago a detachment of troops
while on their march from this place to
Jalapa, was attacked by body of Mexi-
cans some eight hundred strong, when about
twenty miles on their way. The reports
of the affair are so numerous and contradic-
tory, that there is but little dependence to
be placed upon them. The Mexican force
was, believe about twice that of ours
The battle is said to have lasted about two
days, and to have resulted in our achieving
a victory. 1t is said that a newly raised
company Of dragons from Indiana, behaved
very badly by retreating pell nell, at the
first onset.
The MeXicans are acquiring confidence
every day, and are attacking us, whenever
they have an opportunity. They stole for,
! ty-6ye horses at eleven o'clock in the day
on Sunday last, within two miles of the
city walls. This morning two American
soldiers were found hanging by the neck
dead. but three miles from the city.
Our men are in fine spirits, [ believe tina
nearly all of them are eager for the fray
and that they will behave themselves man
fully when they get their foot in. We ex-
pect an attack within three days after we
leave here"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

- The temperance celebration at Bris-
toll on the Sd, passed off to the satisfaction
of all parties-so we are informed. Adj
dresses were delivered by Gen. Frank and
Mr.. Hockins. Both gentlemen, as was to
be expected, acquitted themselves well, At
ter the addresses, company of about 300
sat down to an entertainment prepared by
Messrs. Fowler & Tarbell, of the Bristol
Hotel. in their very best style-after which
came the expressions of sentiment, &C.. &C.,
usual on such occasions. The presence and
performances of the Southport Glee Club
added not a little to the interest of the pro-
ceedings. Their singing was spirited and
appropriate. In short, what can be said of
but few celebrations, every thing was so ar
ranged and conducted az, while excess was
avoided, TO SECURE the highest degree of ra-
tional enjoyment, and at the same time con-
tribute to the moral and intellectual edifca-
ton of those present.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

- We are indebted to Hon. Andrew
Stewart, of Pennsylvania, for copy of a
speech delivered by him in Congress On the
llth of March, 1916, against change in
the tariff of 1912. In examining this relic
of a by-gone barbarous age, we find nothing
worthy ofany special remark, or that would
interest the mind of any one at the present
day. unless it be the following. This we
quote more particularly to show how much
of an idea politicians Of the Stewart school
have of the progressive character of the
times, and what an enlightened judgment on
the part of the people will require:
Pass this destructive bill, and Mrs. said
he would call on the people-the honest
hard-handed farmers and mechanics, and L.
boring men of the land, to fling their BAN
ners to the breeze with this inscription
. The British free trade tariff Of 1876
RepcR! REPEAL !! REPEAL!!w and ne
yer lower till it triumphed-as triumph il
would most gloriously-in the renewal OF
the tariff of -, and with it the restoration
of our national prosperity and indpea-
deRcC."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

APPEARANCE or THE POTATO DISEASE IN
lRELAND.-We copy the following notice
from the letter of the Dublin correspondent
of the Times:
The weather continues most propitious, and
the accounts ofthe grain crops from all quar-
tiers are ola highly cheering nature There
is, however, Que drawback TO this gratifying
intelligence, viz: that the fatal potato pes
thence has Individually shown itself in va
rious parts of the Queens country, and in
the vicinity of the town of Carlow. The
stock is described as looking healthy, pre-
senting no external appearance of disease,
but on close examination of the root, near
the tuber, the disease was quite visible. ev-
identity progressing upward, and in a state
of transition from sickly state 10 decom-
position; and what is more extraordinary
the seed was in some cases sound, and the
stalk green and healthy. This is a bad au-
curry: but it is well to beprepared for failure
thus early, that hopes may not be raised
which IN all human probability will not be
realized
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
NOTICES.

~ A Sunday School Celebration will
take place in the town of Sylvania to-mor-
row. Children of most Of the Schools in
that and adjoining towns will be present to
participate in the exercises, which, Judging
from the efforts andprcparalionsbein made,
will doubtless bcmorr than ordinarily inter-
esting.
20 The Lecture by Mr.. Deming, on Ed
ncauon, has again been postponed. twill
be delivered in the Methodist Church on
Sunday evening next. Let the friends of
Education be ON hand.
~ DEMOCRATS! Remember your County
Convention to be held at KclIogg's on Sat
urday next.
20 Democratic Territorial Convention at
Madison, Wednesday. July 81.
Wing, at the same place, on the 2Sth.
Liberty, at Waukcsha, on Wednesday
next, the l4th
The main business of these Conventions
is to nominate candidates for Delegate to
Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

PAPER GLAss.-Prof Schmnbein, of Basic,
who invented the gun cotton, has lately, To
certain point, discovered malieable glass!
He renders paperp paste Lpapiermache) trans
parentby causing it TO undergo certain me-
amorphosis which he calls catalytic, forwant
of an Ineligible term. He makes, of this
new paper, panes ofglass, vases, bottles, &c;
perfectly impermeable to water, which may
be dropped on the ground without breaking,
and are perfectly transparent. He also rem
ders paper impermeable, and perfectly suit
able for banks notes.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

THE SULTANA.-Judging from the com
mendations we hear bestowed on this boat,
we infer that there is none more popular
with the travelling public. That she deserves
this popularity we know from our own ex-
perience, not more for her speed, SPLEEN
dor, and extent of accommodations, than the
kindness and attention of all her officers.
BIakeslee, hersteward, deserves even amore
particular notice. His willing efforts to fur
nish beds and shelter to many at Chicago
who would otherwise At ssslsTe ~been
without the latter, enlile him to heartfelt
thanks. Kinder and better treatment cin-
not be had on the lakes than viii be found
on this boat,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

THE Mormon TEMPLE-Thsc celebrated
edifce has been sold to committee of the
Catholic h lrch, for $4,000. This COM
mmutee have also purchased 9th property
at Nauvoo. The building is to he appro-
priated to educational purposes, connected
with the church into whose hands it has
passed. The contractrequires only the sane
ton of the bishop to complete it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

DEMOCRATIC TowN MEETING.-A meet
ing of the Democratic electors Of the town
of Southport, will be held at the White
School House in the south ward, on Friday
evening next, for the purpose Of choosing
three delegates, to represent said town in
County Convention, to be holden at kel-
loggs, on Saturday next. Attend Demo
Gratis, one and all, to this call.
By order Of the Torn Committee.
July 7, l847.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

IL As will be observed by reference to his Card,
in another column d. d. Winchester, Daguerrean
Artist, is again in our village ready to attend to
such calls in his line as he may be favored with,
Mr. w being fayorably known by our citizens
any particular allusion to his skill artist would
be superhuous. Our country, as well as village
friends, have now an opportunity which should not
he neglected to procure beautiful lieikenesses OF
themselves and families.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

FRANCE, ENGLAND AND SPAIN.-M. Gui-
zot, in a recent speech in the French Cham
bers. made the following declaration conccr-
ming Spanish affairs:
Be not deceived. If any great interest,
OF any great question, arose anew in Spain
and called for, or rather recalled, our activi-
ty in that country, ii would not fail TO be
eXerted. NE haUe on oar side the fact and
the right, both alike. NE shall not fail TO
defead them at the proper time; and we
are convinced that the Spanish people will
be daily more led to understand that intima-
cy with France, is sound and rational
policy for both countries
The London Times regards this as a
pledge that France will defend the right of
the Duchess Montpensicr to the Spanish
throne whenever the emergency shall rise;
and predicts fresh difficulties from this
source.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

ALMoNTE-Kendallw writers from Puebla,
under date Sd inst, as follows: g 1t is said
that Almonte has been sentenced to be shot
at the capitol for holding reasonable cores
pondence with one of our generals. He is
certainly in prison, but hardly believe he
will be shot"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

DEMOCItA IL N,OUNl COA I4N liO-N
The Democratic electors Of the several
towns in the county of Racine are reques-
ted to meet at their several places of meet
ing for the purpose Of choosing three dele
at the house of CHAUNcEY KELLOGG, Syl-
vania, on SATURDAY the 10TH DAY
OF JULY next, for the purpose of select
ing EIGHT delegates to represent the
county of Racine, in the Territorial Couven-
ton for the selection Of candidate for the
delegacy, at Madison on the 23d Of July.
1t is earnestly requested that the several
towns will take effective measures TO rep
resented in the convention.
BY order Of the Comrlittce,
&. l.. SiIOLES, Ch'a.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

" Spring wheat promises an abundant
yield in this region. Oats do. Corn doubt
full. Weather excessively warm and dry.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

IL Gen. Taylor has written another let,
ter on the subject of the Presidency. He
reiterates what he stated in former letter.
that although he has not the slightest aspi-
ration for the office, his services are ever at
the will and call Of his country, and that he
is not prepared to Say be shall refuse the
Presidential chair, ifiiis country gives him
a call. But he will yield to no call that
does not come from the spontaneous action
and free will of the nation at large, and void
of any agency of his own. He intimates
thatatthe close Of the war he will be prepar-
ed to give an expression Of his views in re-
ference to general subjects of public policy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
June 30, 1917.

DEMOCRATIC TERRITORIAL CONTEN-
TON.
4 convention OF delegates from the several cleo
ton districts Of the territory. VIII be held at the
Capitol, in Madison on "WEDNESDAY the 2 Ist
DAY OF JULY next for thc-plrposc OF selecting
a suitable person to be supported by the democrats
OF Wisconsin, at the next election for Delegate to
TO Congress. In accordance with instructions Of
former conventions, the central committee have ap-
porioned the delegates to the convention. as fol-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

VoLNEr B. PALMER, at his real estate and Coal
Agencies,
No. 90, Pine street, Philadelphia:
"Trbune Buildings New York
No Is. state street, Boston, ANA
Southeast corner OF Baltimore aid Calvert strts.
Baltimore,
Is agent for receiving subscriptions Tor the IL
LEGRAPH.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

L0nd Sales at Dfii,caukec-Thef follow
ING is a statement of the number of acres
entered, and the amount of moneys receiv-
ed at the Land-Ollice in this city, during
each month of the present year. AS usual,
the great proportion of the entries is in 40
acre lots
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

A Yankee has invented anew kind ofink,
called 1.-THE love letter ink. which is a sure
safeguard against actions for breach ofprom-
Use of marriage, as the ink fades away and
leaves the sheet blank, in about four weeks
after the letter has been written.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
100000 S130,54O
Daily Wisconsin.

Neatness Ia Dress.-It is a part of a
wOman's duty to be neatly and becomingly
dressed according to her station in life; and
a clever woman who neglects this duty,
proves that her mind has been improperly
cultivated.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

Col. Doniphan with his troops, travelled
four Thousand miles in less than fifteen
months.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

The prize cup offered by Mr. Burke up
on the occasion of his benefit at the Arch
street Theatre, Philadelphia, on Friday
evening last, was awarded to Mr.. Geo. W.
Allen, No "a, Old York Road, for the fol-
lowing, which was selected by the audience
as the best epigram offered:
On Mexican soldier, shot in battle, by
an American Bootmaker:
His hide is cut, he's got his ball;
He's lost his sole, he's lost his aoci,
He's got his last, he's got his end;
He's got hole he cannot mend
That which was considered next best,and ,
for which the prize was strongly claimed,
was as follows:
Santa Annas's legs of bone and stick
Have set the people punning,
But Taylor's being short and thick,
Were never made for running.
Another upon the same subject was as follows;
aIll die or conquer Santa Anna swore,
who'll write my epitaph when I'm no more2"
On Cerro Gordo's heights, he changed his mind;
He rau--but left his LEG behind
r
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

A VALUABLE HoRsE.-A wag in Penn
sylvania, notlong since purchaseda very fine
horse. Returning from a ride a few days
afterwards, he said that he had discovered
quality in his animal which added fifty
dollars to his value-hc SHE'D at constable
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

state Of /dcdfcc0&--In the state of lac
atecas the friendly feeling towards the Anne
ricans is stronger than elsewhere. This
state, it will be remembered took part with
Texas i'll the commencement of the strug-
Gle between the iedcraists and centralists,
and was overrun by Santa Anna with his
army. Since then the people bear an in
YetcrAtC halrca 10 him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

Pr.s-.lrse Il Is estimated the re-
celpts on tAapuouc WORKS OF Pennsylvania
this season will exceed those of last year
100000
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

Detroit ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
understand, says the Daily Wisconsin, that
the Telegraph is going forward with an ear
nest that nsures It's rapid completion. Mr..
I'illotson, the agent, has ordered the neces-
slrg wire, 1872, 300 lbs, registers, batteries,
glass caps, installations, &C., for the line from
Detroit to Milwaukee.
The part of the material required for the
route between Milwaukee and Chicago, is
directed to be shipped to Alanson Sweet, of
this city. We also understand that the poles
for the whole line will be under contract by
the 20th of this month.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

LiberM Charlottesville Hon. IIarmcr
Denny, of Plnsburg, has presented to that
city eleven acres Of land, valued at s 900,
as a location for a Hospital.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07


Election districts. No. Of del
| Racine, s
III Walworth,
III Rock, 6
" Iowa and Rchland, s
Grant &
VI Green. Dane and Sank, S
VII Crawford, It. Croix, Chippewa, and La
Poiute,
VIII Dodge and Jefferson S
IX Milwaukee, S
X Washington and Sheboyean,
II Mantowoc Brown, CaIumcnt, Winnie
b1go Fond du Lac, Marquette,
Portage and COLUMBIA, G
XII Waukcsha,
Us
il is re-pec. fully recommended so the democratic
committees, oil the several election districts, to take
immediate Steps or the purpose OF efficient organi-
z1tioa Of Tic party and to appoint delegates to the
Democratic Territorial Con' eadou. and il is hoped
that every district will be fully represented.
JOHN CAILIN,
SIMEON MILLS,
!. G.. KNAPP
La FAYETTE KELLOGG,
WM c. WELLS.
Madison, May oath, 1917. Committee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

The greatest of all arts Is the art of thinking
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07

W. CHASE
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-09-16
A Phenomenon.

The French Courier says that Mr.. Gla,z, one
of its subscribers in this City, has child which
offers singular example of the caprlces Of ma
ture. Ii is hardly twenty-five months old, and
is lhiriy-nine inches in height. Recently il
grew five inches in three days, and then after
twelve days inermission il grew inches more
in a week AS the Courier is Iold by NJ. Le-
grand, the French physician who attends it, il
is the most curious phenomenon ever observed
The most rapid growth known before being three
inches in eigh, days. We add with regret thai
this abnormal development has exhausted the
strength of the child, which is reduced 10 such
state that The circulation Of the blood can be
seen in It's veins. II lives only by the nursing
i. receives, and they despair Of raising ii,
Tribune.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-09-16
Odd Fellows i'm New Jersey.

BY The annual report for this year, i, appears
that there are in this State 63 Lodges and d.
76s contributing members. During the year
there were sos mutations and l 33 rejectons,
and The revenue amounted TO $35, ,697 70. Six
hundred and sixty gh, members were relieved
and eleven widowed families; tweniy-seven
brothers were buried s9,50l 49 were paid for
relief of members, 1854 73 for relief of wild
owed families, $9lO for education of orphans
ST. ,037 q for burying the dead. The whole
amount paid for these purposes was sll,o9s
55.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-09-16
Norll,amplon County.

The Locos of "old Northampton" held ihel'
Delegate Convention, at Seips tavern, Forks
Township, on Tuesday last, and nominated the
following Ticket. For Assembly, Joseph Lau
bach, OF Eas, Allen, and Chas. Augustus Luck
enbach. of Bethlehem Borough. County Treas
urer. David Connor, of Eas,on. County Com
missioner, Joseph Sroever, OF Saucon. Dlrec
tor OF The Poor, Henry Ziegeninss, of Williams
The Convention also concuucd in the nomina
non of B. s. Schoonover, made by the Loco!
OF Menroe.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-09-16
Monstrous Locofoco Falshood.

The Locofoco presses, in their desperation
a: the foreshadowed defeat of Gov. Skunk IN
their endeayor TO arrest The tide of Gen. lr-
wins popularity, are heapng the most mon
slrous falshoods upon the Wings. pile
mountain high fills The columns OF every Skunk
organ, amongst which is the charge ,ha, during
the three years administration of Gov. Rltner.
the Stale deb, was increased TO thirteen millions
OF dollars This a,rocous falshood is reitera-
led by The Pennsylvania Democratic Union, and
all The small fry ha, initiate their yelp, regard
less of the infamy and depravi'y that attaches
TO the retailers as we'll as the manufactured
The shame of these are unblushingly spread
before community where every intelligent
man detects the falsehood, for he knows that
during Gov. Ritner's administration NOT ONE
DOLLAR was added 10 the Stale debt, but on
the contrary, .ha, upwards of one hundred thou
sand dollars of the debt that was incurred be-
fore he went into office was paid by him.
These facts are on The records; and they show
TO wha, lengths The Locofoco organs will GO
in Justification to..con,inue their hold upon the
treasury. The thousand and one other stories
of similar character, uumpeted forth with pa
,hetic appeals TO he people TO keep themselves
in power have the same proportion oil truth
and are no more entitled to public respect. In
their desperation they have over stepped the
bounds of prudence. as they will find on the
I'd Tuesday of October.