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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
THE CERRo GoRDo MOUNTAIN AND BAT
TIE FIELD.

The above cut which we procured TO be engra-
we'd represents the ground OF the late battle Of Ger
70 Gordo. The following is the explanation:
A Amerc can camp at Plan del Rio. Two stone
bridges, a church. etc, here. Camp in small
valley.
Centre Of crest of mountain and position of Mex
lean aTmy-about 1910 II high, descending
towards the road.
c Eastern or dyance line Of Geence. CONSTRUCTED
OF sand and stones--timber cut away in adj
vance
F Cerro Gordo mountain about 1000 # high with
fort on It's top, about 80 degrees in ascent
II Ravine lying betW cen the crest OF a mountain
lower than b. and position OF the enemy
steep and precipitous
The dark line al the base represents the Plan del
Rio river, running yearly east and lordable-
banks on each side 1000 .eet high and almost
perpendicular, and the white line on I the road
over the CeFro Gordo.
BY re ereIce it will be seen that the American
army was eneanped in small valley OF the Plan
del Rio at its cros>inS that from the west and res
ting upon the lett bank of the river a commanding
mountain ridge rises, which extends, though de-
scendlng to Plan del Rio This mountain is about
1000 feet above the bed of the river The enemy
occupied this mountain. The main road to Jaapa
from Plan del Rio Cater ascending near Plan del
Rio) runs along the SIDE Of this mountain (Which
is descending from the r1er,) and nearly parallel
to its superior crest. After running some i've miles
from Plan del Rio, some two OF W4ch were de en-
ded by works, it then passes through narrow
gorge formed by the Cerlo GoGdO Oh the right and
the river precipice on the let where the enemy had
works. The road then emerges into open plain
or field, where the enemy had his encampment his
light artillery and cavalry. Alter this, the road
Il lisa y ha d
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

PnoGREss OF SoUrnPoRT.-NEw PIER AND
WAREHoUsE-Ihe commercial and business faci-
Iites Of Southport are about being added 10 by the
construction OF new pier and warehouse, at the
foot Of Park street The contract has been let, the
timber is being collected, and the work. we suppose
will be commenced without DELAY. The dimensions
Of the building have not learned. but it will be
calculated for a heavy business in produce, for
warling and commission. Our ellow citizen, Da-
yid Blsh, Esq is the enterprsing proprietor of the
work above mentioned.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
Onrs IN WIscoSs1x.-Iron. which is widel

OREs IN WIscoNsIS-Lron which is widely
dissemina ed. The most extensive deposites are
found on the Wisconsin near It's mouth Most OF
1t yields from 40 to 70 per cent Of the pure metal
Zinc,in inexhaustbc quantities, is found through
out the lead region The carbonate (calumine)
yields Is per cent of pure metal and the sulphuret
from s. TO G5 per cent, being much richer than the
best mines in Europe Copper ore is found from
Lake Superior to the lead region and every indca-
ton shows that the veins are of great richness 1t
yields 20 per cent of the metal being twice as great
as the celebrated mines of Cornwall.
Lead the region containing which, embraces
sixty-three townships The average yield is from
70 TO 80 per cent. The present produce of the
mines is not far from G0,000O00 lbs per year
These are the principal useful metals found in
Wisconsin, which (say the intelligent editors of the
Wisconsin Argus, from which paper the facts above
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

Exhaustion of taLt.-How long the lamp of con-
versation holds out to burn, between two persons
only is curiously set down in the following passage
from Count Gonfalonierc's account OF his lmprls-
onment -
II am an old man now; yet by fifteen years my
soul is younger than my body! Fifteen years ex-
isted for did not live-t was not lie-in the self
same dungeon ten feet square During six of those
years had companion during nine was alone
never could rightly distinguish the face of him
who shared may captivity in the eternal twilight
of our cell The first year we talked necessarily
together; we related our past lives, our joys for
ever gone, over and over again The next, we
communicated to each other our thoughts and
ideas on all subjects. The third year, we had no
ideas TO communicate; we were beginning TO lose
the power of reflection! The fourth, at the inter-
val of month or so, we would open our lips to
ask each other if it were indeed possible that the
world still went on as gay and busting as when we
formed portion of mankind. The fifth we were
silent. The sixth, he was taken away, | never
knew where, to execution or to liberty but | was
glad when he was gone even solitude was better
than the dim vision of that pale vacant face! After
that was alone, only one event broke in upon my
nine years vacancy One day it must have been
year or two after my companion left me, the dun
geon door was opened, and yoice-whence pro-
ceeding | knew not-uttered these words By
order of his imperial majesty, intimate to you
that your wife died a year ago Then the door
was shut, and heard no more they had but flung
this great agony in upon me, and lett ne alone
with it again"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

u The water in our Northern Lakes, is said to
be foot lower than last year and some three or
four feet lower than it was five years ago We
have heard that our lakes are subject to periodic
rise and lall-that gradual subsistence of the Wa
ter continues for period of seven years. and then
gradual rise for the same period, and SO on alter
nate!y. But the fluctuations are not so far as we
have been able TO discover, regular periodic and
the causes by which they are produced are doubt
less the same as those which affect the height or
volume OF other inland bodies Of water
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
GEN. TAYLOR-THE PRESIDENCY.


u iHeie Is HNely 10 DC any 'lih9 Out harmony
among northern wings, IN reference to the nomIna-
i0'' VI WI h'' III ioA ,''0 i'o'i'''oy' N''"y %
thelr prominent men ana presses are beginning TO
express themselves most ernphatically in opposi-
+;.,,, g., Tho r,,o,.o,+ IT., p,4 r..,.;oa H.
''-I
representative II not organ OIL large ahd influential
class OF New England wings ridicues the idea Of
hrinoing OId Zocl ON tho coursa Tho NIase,cl,,
.o.., r.,... ......,..... :.
"ri P'0o"O'y '''"' 1t
would furnish political capital for those who are
pressing his claims. and not WISHING even ;nnl;e3
l... ...,l.-- ..e1
, " ''N Wv" '''N "''' N''00 'i'i'i " VIZ - 'i'>'
Ior ms MILITARY achievements. The \. \. Tribune
does not seem dismissed TO enter the lists in his IA
,r ,l.l,,,.1, -, ol:..,. 1880 o.. a., ,.i :.
'' '4''o'7" '''0 e'''0' say ''"' INC No''''" Il
nouhhatcd shall have his support III preference to
any Loco Foco candidate In short the mora So
boz o,,i ,oao,.;,,, ,,,nt;.,,, - ,l., Ga 49,.
~ ''''" 'N"NOi"S Pol'iol Vi 'iI0 panty ~ Ad ds
ANY expressions on the subject have reached us, all
seem backward about committing themselves in
c,,-,, ,, % ,,r,;a,+ ;,,l,.;,, 90 ,,+ - ,,;H, -
- 0''-''0 ~ 9'N'' " 'i'NN -
principle ana inconsistency OF so palpabie and m
! o,y,,.,l lo d, ol,,,,.,r ~, ,o;, ,,. D.. 81. ,-I !
naturally he exnectcd the most uncon;yocaI dc,,on.
STATIONS against the pronosej nomination come
from that class Of vhigs whose antsIaverv nredec-
tions are strong. The last Chicago Democrat saws
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
The TELEGRAPH.
SOUTHPORT, SATURDAY, MAY %, 1S47.

u An interesting little story, with an important
moral. may be found in our present number, under
the head of the Canker and the Cure" lie lcho
cares vice is greater than he tcho Furnishes IT. This
is the principle brought to view and illustrated
and happy would it be for the interests OF humanity
if this great truth more generally recognized,
and made the basis OF social conduct and criminal
LEGISLATION.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

Ne,y York TcGislq'mc-Thc Legislature OF New
York adjourned on the 15th instant. Among their
last acts was one repeating the License Law pas ed
some two years since, and similar to the one adop-
ted by our Territorial Legislature last winter
The repeating act was carried in the cnate by a
vote OF 9 TO 9 and in The House by yeas IS
Public opinion seems to have demanded the repeal.
as the practical operation OF tie License Law was
not satisfactory even to the friends OF thc Tempe
ancc causc.-[ MI. Sentinel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

Advices from chihuahua to the Goth March, re-
ceivel by way of Saltilo, state that Col. Doniphan
had prepared to make treaty with the Governor
thereofby which the'NeXicans should guarantee the
SAFETY OF the American residents and keep them
selves aloof from the war and the American army,
and evacuate the country The proposition was
tavorabIy received, and it was expected that in a
few days Colonel Doniphans command would be
on their way to join Gen Taylor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

liza chap named Anscl Merrill, was arrested at
Chicago, for stealing wheat. a number Of bags
were found in his possession, with the names OF
different persons on Possibly tie same chap that
has been committing similar deprodations in this
section OF country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

stated, are derived) "taken in connection with ~
fertile soil and fine climate, and the easy access to
stead Y markets, and it is a selrevident that o,
territory is soon to become one of the weaItl;oa,
states in the coniederacy.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
attendance.

l. Il II We're moi lor coH'""@ our 'r!cnd o. 'he
fl"eF-o"I 70 very mario" rune Oh s"IJ''''' We
should ADVISE hLn 10 speak only OF those matters
o. "il'oh he HAS some A"""icd@e' Like d parrot
ne ''iNS without le's' dcPeldI en'Ireiy upon ms
powers O limitations mus he gives Us week aIeT
week III ms e"''o''"l columns leii'SA OF '4e DuI
I@Io commercial Inc lfO"ne' ana Ninoea sHee,s ;
ana as l'e e'I''"y considers l~eF value 70 oep'n1
'n''e'y Oh 'e OPP. e'i-'Os sp'nc'S use' he Seiee'S
''s' c''e0I'y e-cne"llS "ia' niue Oh sense 'i'ey
may possess lie mas one OF '"cSe 's1''i''.''oUch
es III BIS ''S' on 'Ae suDJee' o! tAe post olHce lay"
ana ourseH. As lie Is evidently IN the 100 on the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

Col Benton ~aS 10 address the democrats of St
Loas on Thursday evening last He goes for Silas
Wright for the next Presiient-C hicago Dem
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26
Southport, Tuesday, May %,
H. See Fourth page.
THE GREAT CONVENTION.

H. What the Chicago Democrat calls Great
United States Mass Contention, is proposed to be
held in Chicago, on the 9Th of July next, for the
purpose Of considering the subject Of harboT ana
river improvements, We observe that the project
is avoraby received in all parts of tie country and
tie probability is that the Convention viii be well
attended, by delegates from tAe East Wet North
and South. The movement is considered an I'M
portant one, and it may he that it viii result in the
accomplishment Of something for Ii, benefit Of our
Lake country interests, which are suffering greatly
for want Of harbogs. Wcrhope So at least; and it
being considered essential that southport in con
nectiou with other lake towns should be represent
Ell in the Convention it is proposed that meeting
Of our citizens, for the purpose OF appointing dele
gates, be held in LYCEUM HALL, on SATUR-
DAY EyENINC NEXT. Let thee be general
attendance
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

MoRRIs 81 WILLIS have just commenced, IN
their excellent Home J0H1naL. the publication of
another original novelette,. 1t is entitled FRO
RErTE," and it is, says AR, Willis, ''in that pc
culiar vein which is born, not acquired" AS this
beautiful story will run through several numbers
the Editors have again been compelled 20 increase
their edition ''to enable new subscribers to begin
with the beginning" Those who commence Ia
hing the Home Journal with the present Impress
ion are entitled to SIX paris OF Dombey & Son. in
the book form, with all the engravings, grabs
The fact that the Editors are so frequently called
on TO enlarge their number of copies, to meet
the continually increasing demand lo~ the work
Is gratifying evidence of the high estimation in
which their labors are held by the reading pub
lie, and sure indication that a we'll conducted
family newspaper, healthy in tone and sound in
sentiment Gas the Home Journal most certainly
Is, cannot tail to with the success il so en-
nently deserves; but how ample md elegant
weekly, with all its diversified novelties and at
fractions, and an Xtra once n month, can be fur
nished at the trifhng sum of two dollars a wear,
is among the mysteries of cheap printing and the
remarkable age in which we live. Address Nor.
rs Il Willis, No. l07 Fulton street, New York.
Il Tribune
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

1t is supposed that at least 10000 Germans will
emigra'e to America during the present season.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

SoMNAMBULIsM--A SINGULAR CAsE.-We have
heard of many remarkable cases of somnambulism
but one has recently come TO our knowledge, which
is remarkable from the fact that only part of the
body was affected and that part the right hand and
arm. 1t happened to be gentleman living in this
county, while coming down on one of the Genesce
Valley boats, few nights since. The person al
luded to was the last TO take berth, which was
adjoining the ladies cabin with nothing to separate
them but a curtain. In about ten minutes after ne
had retired, and after he asleep Gas he says) his
right hand and arm were seized with somnambulism
and deliberately, but cautiously thrust themselves
behind the curtains into the ladies cabin where they
were seemingly delighted to stay, performing var
Gus gyratons in mesmersm or neck TomaucY, I'M
til lady seized the intruder and reused all on board
by her screams. Great excitement and COnstcrna-
ton prevailed The unfortunate owner Of rho hand
seemed mortified, and apologsed to the ltdy and
passengers To avoid future notifications we adj
wise him and all others similarly afflicted, to take
berth further from the ladies cabn-Roch Dem.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

y ball was given toMr. Webster on the occasion
of his visiting Charleston whereupon an editor very
sraveIy remarks that il does not tell much for the
hospitality Of the city that they compel NIr. Web
Ster on visiting them, 10 sake 10 his beds
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

Nal Lct'jaqs-Ne learn lLc1srs Frjnk s Co.
have obtained all the mail contracts recently ab7n
doncl by @. Hinton & Co. east, south and west,
from Chicago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

The battle Of Cerro Gordo was fought on Sun
day, like the battle OF Waterloo Cerro Gordo sig
mites great hill
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

Pride and Humanuy.-I never yet found pride
in noble nature, nor humility in an unworthy
mind. OF all trees, observe that God hath chosen
the vine-a low plant that creeps upon the helpful
wall of all beasts, the soft and patient lamb OF all
fowls, the mild and guilelcss dove. When God
appeared to Moses, it was not in the lofty cedar
nor the sturdy oak, the spreading plane, but a
bush--an humble, slender abject bush. AS if he
would, by these elections, check the conceited az
rogance Of man. Nothing procureth love like
humility; nothing hate like PRIDE Feltham S
Resolves
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

True.-There is no such thing as non-education.
Every human being is educated that is TO say,
every human beng derives principles of conduct
and habits of action from the authority, the
sation and the example Of those by whom lie is
surrounded. The thief is educated the poacher is
educated and the pickpocket is most seduously
educated. There is no school in the world where
more heed is given to the progress of the pupils
than that in which Fagin acts master and an
Artul Dodger as head assistant! Obscenity and
Blasphemy have their professors, whose lectures
are very effective in training efficient pupils, Vice
opens schools as well as Virtue Crime has re-
wards for the Jealous, and punishment for the re-
fractory quite as ecacous as those at the disposal
OF Rectitlde Let this great truth be once thor
oughly apprehended.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

American AND FOREIGN BAPTIST BIBLE SocI
>ErY.-lhe receipts of The Society during the pas
year amounted to S3l, 739, "a; OF which S25, e
were donations. Expenditures, SIS 1870 9o.-
Balance in hand, Spots 36
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN BAPTIST BBLE SoCI-
~ErY.-The receipts of the Society during the past
year amounted to S3l ,7i9, %; of which S25, e
were donations. Expenditures, S2S, 1870 9o.-
Balance in hand, $2Ol3 Sc.
IMPORTANT DEcIsoN.-Judge Wilde, at the
Sprln gteld session OF the Massachusetts Supreme
Court, instructed ;he Jury in libel case that if
the publisher of paper admitted an article which
he dtd not know contained hbelous matter or was
not aimed particular individual, he was not la
BILE; but that the responsibility el upon the WIN.
ter, and that II would leLd tc abridge the liberty
OF the press were It otherwise.
The most Productive Ladus!ry.-Two COLLEGE
graduates, neither OF them remarkable for doing
much, parted on taking their degrees AVID met
again for the first time after nearly twenty years
one OF them poor as a church mouse, and the
other semi millionaire with a house in - st,
when the following dialogue took place:
A. Che rich one -We,l, b, how do YOU -four
ishl
B.-Poor a death.
A.-Ah That's pity. | am afraid you have
not been industrious. Industry always acquires
wealth in thlr country.
B-lndeed! BY what industry did you acquire
yoursl
A.-Why, III married rich wife
\ windiall, amounting To S20O0OOO0 is said To
be Inherited by gentleman in New Castle, Maine,
OF the name OF Jennings.
Coming From the Ior-Capt McAIanus the
commander Of the State FencbleS has lust returned
from the seat OF war TO Jackson, (Miss) He lett
the city weighing about one hundred and eighty
pounds but came back reduced to ninety.
In Improvement the greater part Of
New Haven the two railroads will run under ground
bridges spanning them at the street crossings
Santa .4ana's despatch 10 his Nuiis,rr at UGr
Your excellency, we We won the day,
My heroes fought amid the fray,
And whipped the Yankees without paw
And then-we ran away
AToAsT--At the Webster dinner at Richmond,
the following toast was drunk with enthusiasm:
The States OF the Union! distinct like the bill
lows but ons ike the sea
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-05-26

A ToAsT.--At the Webster dinner at Richmond.
the following toast was drunk with enthusiasm:
1.-The States OF the Union! distinct like the bill
bows but ons like the sea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-08

These ships are rood sub,sntal vessels ably commanded
nod.tcns for good and will Be-
be responsible for paces packages bv
upiess bills oflading are signed therefor. ~ "'
gor freight or passage, apply to
WOODHULL 4 MINTURr
81 South street. New York, or
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-08

the defendant used II me relv a. . @. ,,,,x
or ghch Pay way Ito the dinners and wine
c Ms thu% ~, the e9ur, permitted Lanshorns
the .as iaie MI to prove the fact that
delivered in Bolton street. MIR. James then con,;mvaS
his address to the jury and commended that the ear Ito
wines sent to Bolton street. used by Lord Mss,sns
at the club, and unpaid for If that was not co. WHY
when they remained unpaid, they were kept a. vouch
ers The cohesToom transactions wsrs by the rules OF
Ss wa. 10 b. 'Ga snS no
then In the absence Of direct evidence could the iury
suppose that the deie had incurred the deb alleged
TO be due by him? Why was not Gabriel the srchanre
Of this hell aughter Who received the money in The
coffee cslled7 No doubt could exist as TO The -
many young man. as well a. fathers and husbsnss hsd
their ruin effected The late Mr.. Crockford realized
anobleman who complained that his was ruined in
his house7 "Iknov IT," said Crockford very coolly
d,u,n one SSy-i hr, 1y q" II he had lived. thi.
asn had been brought orwsrd he (sr Jame) sincerely
hoped the jury would mark with their BY
giving their verdict for the defendant The lord chief Be-
ron IN summing he expected evidence would have
been given to sustain the statement made to the exemp
o. subscriptions or entrance fees There was no proof
Whatever oil such an understanding There was NO evil
but there was quito sufficient TO show that the dIfsnd
sn. ieM an interest in that establishment snd 1t was De-
wines, Of the value Of which the urv sSovM s, 10
opinion As to the special plea which stated that the
ca cur, ~ question was common gaming house, was his
duty to tell them that in point Of law that plea was NOT
supported appeared that persons played at this club
both by day and by night but play not at all lsrsi
s common laws and being quite clear that NO peruop
except MEMBERS could go into it and play there, he
4 dd no. come under the Description Of "com.
opinion, whether the sum paid into court a sr1
hcient to cover the plaintiffs demand it was proved
and II not their verdict ought to be for such additional
sum as they considered the plaintiff entitled to- THO
jury almost Immediately returned verdict fer the plain
TN for the full SUN demanded but the suggestion OF
learned ed nv dadu 81.
from sundry items for luncheons soda water and brandy
with respect to which no evidence was given
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-08

ALBANY, Feb. 6, le47.
The Assembly resolutions to vote thanks to General
Taylor, were reported with verbal amendments.
Mr. CLARK said that 1t had been suggested that Gene
raj Wool although present the battles ought not
to be omitted. His course and conduct had met with
general appreciation.
Mr.. SPENCER agreed with the suggestion and the re-
solution was recommi,ted for amendment
The House resolutions relative the transportation of
emgrants, were received and sent to the Committee
on Commerce.
The Heuss resolution appointing committee to visit
tho Clinton County State Prison, wos concurred in
having been amended by extending the enquiry into the
conduct Of the officers md the of the funds
Adjourned.
Assembly.
bill was reported, taxing Richmond county with
the expenses Orange county has been put to trying
Polly Bodine.
The House went into Committee on the School Bills,
and rose and reported progress without taking any ques
ton for the purpose Of taking up the bill concerning
passengers and vessels coming to New York Without
going through the BILL the committee rose and il was
referred to the Judiciary Committee
The report Of the minority of tho 10 To-
cate the New York and Erie Railroad, was received
ALBANY, Feb 9, ls47.
The suit of Croswell French and Cassidv for H.
BEL was terminated in verdict for the plaintiff OF $500
damages.