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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02


Portage and Columbia,
XII Waukesha, 6
rs
1t is respectfully so the democratic
committees of the several election districts to take
immediate steTs Tor the purpose of efficient organi-
cation of the party and to appoint delegates to the
| Democratic Territorial Conv ention and it is hoped
that every district will be fully represented.
JOHN CATLIN,
| SIMEON MILLS,
j. c. KNAPP
LA FAYETTE KELLOGG,
VIM. {. WELLS.
Madison, May oath, 1S47. Committee.
! In copying the above call tor a convention to Sc
! lect nominee for the delegacy we do not know
that we can present any thing more appropriate to
democratic readers, than is contained in the fol-
| lowing, which we take from the Wisconsin Argus
"This nomination is materof much importance
! to the democracy of Wisconsin. The election is
| to determine whether division actually exists in
our ranks, and whether past chickering's upon mat
tiers of mere eNpeiency are to affect question in
volving a triumph of principles. A united vote
upon the single nominee will test the question. It
matters but little from what section of country a
! selection is made East and west north and south
| have all men, whom it would be an honor to both
| party and territory to support 1t is the man and
! his principles that are of the most importance :
keeping in view always that a selection should be
made OF one most likely to the greatest be-
| nehts to the territory.
/ It is 10 be hoped thu the democratic press and
party will now bury past differences in oblivion
Upon this question at least etus put united shout
/ der to the work. and start the ball of democracy
onward Leto show federal whiggery that it at
any rate, will gain nothing by our seeming di,i-
! Sious'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

The cargo of the brig Hutchinson, sold at Bufa'
10, for ] 10 cts per bushel -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

ne democrats will have majority of PC in the
Illinois Constitutional Con, ention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

very small man, Who is blessed with very
large wife that instead OF looking up TO him with
admiration, Is N the habit of looking down upon
nun win something akin to contempt, called her
yesterday in her presence, by way OF : eonnlirnent
my better halt" ''Your better liala' said she.
with a disdainful toss of the head, ssyou had
better say your best three quarters, you are not
more taan one fous III ofthe join, concern, no howl.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

Election districts No. Of del.
| Racine, 8
IL Walworth,
III Rock, 6
" Iowa and Richland 8
Grant, Is
VI Green, Dane, and Sank,
VII Crawford, St Crox Chippewa, and La
Pointe,
VII Dodge and Jefferson, 8
TX Milwaukee, s
X Washington and Sheboygan,
Nl NIanitowoe, Brown. Calument Winnie
bago, Fond du Lac, Marquette
Portage and Columbia,
MI Waukesha,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

Governor Of Maine,-There being no choice O
Governor by the people, John W. Dana, the demo
cratic candidate was elected by the Legislature OF
Saturday. the 18th INST.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

Fifty miles Of Canal Boais.-About 1000 new
canal boats estimated to have been added to the
New York Canals the present season, making with
those previously registered, say $500 These at
50 feet length to each boat. would make line of
boats, over SO miles in length
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

The British colonies throughout the world occu
Ply an area OF 2,1l9.7os square miles with a tota
population OF l07,Os,323. Their exports and i'm
ports amount TO 493 533,5O0 sterling and they pos
sess 7,514,535 tons of shipping.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

Delegates will call at the Office Of II. futile, to
obtain their credentials.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

We witnessed sight aday or two since, which
illustrates the perfection TO when the mechanic
arts have arrived 1t was no less than fhYtv dozen
OF well formed spoons contained in a cherry stone
OF ordinary size, and manufactured by Mr. J. f.
Hodgkins, Pleasant st.-Ncr6uryport .9dy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

Several droyes of cattle were driven through o'l
city yesterday, on their way to Wiseonsin-Chiea
60 Democrat, May %
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-02

After these gentlemen have concluded, other
speakers will be announced
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

MILITARY POsTs ON THE ROUTE TO
OREGoN.-I is already known that five
companies Ofvolunteers have been order.
ed to be raised in Missouri, to be empion.
cd in establishing military stations on the
route to Oregon, as provided by an act Of
the last Congress. We learn that the
government has determined to establish
two stations, or military posts-the first to
be located near Grand Island, where the
road 10 California encounters Platte Riv.
er; and the second at or near Fort Lara.
mic. The government he's already given
orders, in connection with this movement.
Tho battalion will be accompanied by
an officer of the corps of engineers, and
an assistant quartermaster of the regular
army,whose duties will be such as belong
TO their respective departments, and they
are to have every aid and assistance from
the commanding officer. There. are to
be regular details from the troops ofthe
command, for the labor surveys, recon.
noissances necessary at snch posts.
The commanding officer is to he held
Tesponslable for the early completion OF
the works, and will urge upon the troops
that il is 'their duty first to build and then
10 gNrrison them" Two medical officers
One from the volunteer and The other
from tho regular army-will accompany
the command. All necessary equibage
i'so:urnish by the assistant quartermas-
ter, and he will be provided with funds
TO pay the troops their per dim, as work
ing parties under the law. His duties are
accurately defined.
He is required to disburse, also, such
moneys as may be appropriated
10 the past. The lands upon which
thes sites are to be erected are to be pur.
chased from the Indians. and to he as the
appropriation will procure Ordnance
and ordnance stores will be furnished for
the forts by theproper commanding officer.
The battalion of volunteers will move as
soon as they can be got ready for the
service 81 Tao,IiS RenIIbIlcnn
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03
Latest from The BRACES.

-. ot b AZOs, July 9Th.
SIR:-Our last dates from Monterey
are to the LIST inst, and Sai'illo Goth ult.
AT these dates everything was quiet. and
the only news current was this. that Ur.
rea with cavalry force o 1900 or 1000
men, was at Victoria, making prepare.
tious for descentnpon the road between
Camargo and Monterey. My correspon.
dent at Monterey seems TO be impressed
with the belief that Urea is on this side
of the mountains, but the force that he is
reported to have is not supposed 10 be
other than The ranchero force of the couns
try, which, of course, if armed at all, are
armed very indifferently.
Should there be any truth in these ru-
mors, which very much doubt, the con.
centration Of SO many troops al Mier,
composed ofthe 10th, 18th and 18th reg.
iments of Infantry, and the FIVE compa.
MES ofthe third dragons. will have q
tendency to make the road perfectly ss-
cure.
Mier, as you doubtless have heard. IL
TO be an encampment for the above troops
and school of practice, instituted under
the command of Gen Hopping. The 18th,
and 10th are already there; the 10th will
leave as soon as relieved by the Indiana
regiment, understood to be now in New
Orleans, and the dragons 60 up as soon
mounted, which will probably be in q
week or two.-N. o. Nat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03
PEACE AGAIN REJECTED.

The New Orleans Commercial Times
OF the 18th July, says:-"At the moment
when the GaIUestOn was leaving Vera
Cruz, a courier, with the mail from the
capital entered the city, bringing dates to
4he 9Th inst. The principaTite item Of intel.
ligence brought from the city Of Mexico,
is Of "a momentous character, viz: The
Mexican Congress, with some difficulty,
had been brought together. and Mr.. Buch-
anan's communication, containing the
Presidents overtures for peace, was laid
before them. Their decision was imme-
date, and to the effect that Mexico would
listen 20 no terms for peace. Gen Scott
Jeff Puebla atthe head of his army, for
the capital, on the Both of June. We
received this news from passenger, and
have every reason to believe that it is
authentic" SIS
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03
TIE PROSPECT.

The most gratifying intelligence reach.
es us from the country in regard to the
approaching election. The divisions
which are attemptedto be. created here
and over which our neighbor exuIts SO
much have little influence beyond this
town where the clique resides. Nor
will the effect havs what is intended
their motives are understood, and their
designs will be thwarted. Corruption!
Where in the nameof reason does It exist?
Is it corrupt for Democrats who have al
ways stood by republicanprinciples TO con.
,inue there. and abide by the long usages
Of the party.usages, which have conducted
them from victory to victory? TO fight un-
der the republican banner in solid pha-
lanx as they were wont 10 dog to reg ard
with same jealously as formally the wiles
of a federal foe, cloaked under false colors
and leagued in with deseriers from our
ranks-deserters, prompted by cupiday
anu TGr6Hge! ~
No. this is not corruption? And reports
assure us that on Monday next the people
OF Will county will decide this not to be
corruption; but it will then be shown that
those who desert our party and go hand
in hand with the enemy. have a design
which is understood, and a cause which is
corrupt. Do the wings expect to sue
coed without the aid Of the disaf1ected
from our own ranks? Never! Hence the
league to which we have alluded betwee,,
the Wing organ and the Uery pure, NOR.
bidly uirt Gus. and exceedingly few, who
cry stop thief! whilst their own hands
are in the charity box. And they are
few--the county knows them not, and
will not yield to their influence. But it
is fit alliance and will share deserves
| fat
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

We get out our paper little in advance
Of our usual time for the purpose of laying
before the public q reply to an enquiry in
the last True Democrat" respecting our
candidate for Clerk. And, also, to warn
Democrats to beware Of the base false.
hoods which, we learn, have been put in
circulation against cur candidates.
We had always too high regard for
honor to permit ourselves to stoop so low
as to attack, personally, the candidates oil
our opponents. But editor of the true
Democrat has resorted TO this debasing
Grouse to defeat our candidates, but we
shall see with what effect. Letthe reply
OF the Directors, who by the way are
Whigs,te ach our friend of the ''Democrat
that such a degrading course will not be
sustained in this community.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

ccriiOrOri, and insert sand all other writs
necessary to the rightful exercise of ap.
pelate jurisdiction"
Mr.. Harvey moved to strike out Of the
amendment the word appellate" Carried
and then the amendment was adopted.
Sec. 8. The supreme court shall con.
sist ofene cheajustice and two associate
Justices, who thall not be less than thirty
Eve yeare fage, and shall receive sal.
AIRY Oftwefve hundred dollars per annum
each, and no more, payable quarterly.
Mr.. Witt moved to insert after sage"
''and who shall have been a citizen of the
United States for five years." which was
adopted.
Sec, 4. The justices of the supreme
court shall be elected by the qualified so.
ieFr Of the state, on the first Monday of
March after the adoption of this article;
returns whereof shall be made 10 the
Secretary of state, who shall count the
same in the presence of the Governor
aud Auditor, or either OF them; the three
persons having the highest number of
Totes shall be elected.
Mr.. Servant moved to strike out "elec.
ted by the qualified voters of the state
on the first Monday in March after the
adoption Of this article" and insert sap.
pointed by the Governor, by and with the
advice and consent ofthe senate" He
said that he knew his amendment would
not be adopted, but he desired that his
constituents should know that he had &C.
Ted according to his sentiments. If he
thought lie could carry the amendment he
would speak for month and log roll with
every member of the convention; but he
knew differently and would do no more
than propose the amendment.
MIR. Logan said, he would vote to strike
cut, but not TO insert what had been pro.
posed by the amendment. He could not
vote for the election ofjudges by general
aicket, but would vote for the minority
Teport-thc election by districts-and he
called on the friends of both propositions
"tths slecllEe system, to vote for striking
out; the question could then he taken on
he two propositions. He urged upon all
who were in favor of an election by the
people to vste to strike out.
Mr. z. Casey appealed to the friends
Of an elective judiciary to vote against
noI;;klng out. he warned them 20 part
,ha ooo,;odbe section as it stood now,-If
they might give i uP A., out prevailed, then
tenn, He warned them 9SG2Pes Of that sys.
by the section. 70 stano
Mr. Henderson said, that he expected
that the movement that had been made
by the enemies of an elective judiciary.
He had been watching all day for the
gentleman from Sangamon to blow his
trumpet, and gather his forces. He was
not astonished when that gentleman, af:
ter careful examination of the vacant
seats, had sounded the note for action; it
was in keeping with that gentleman's
superior tactics. He (Mr HI again war
ned the members who were in favor of
an elective judiciary TO vote against all
propositions to strike out. for if the mo.
lion to strike out was carried, the election
of the judges by the people would be de-
leaied.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

~ The Wings in other places than
Will county, have latterly pursued the
policy of endeavoring to distract the dem
ocrats. "Divide and conquer" is their
motto. How far they will succeed here,
will soon be seen.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

FoREIeSERs.--The democrat should
not speak of its affection for foreigners.
A man who has been in the habit of cal.
ling them, unfortunately, Illinois Cat.
tle"-"Democratic Cattle" &c. should
be ashamed to ask their support on the
ere of an election. What impudencel
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

ONO has SO counties-I279 townships
1882 villages and cities. Hamilton Co.
land is valued at $4l,62 per acre. Il be.
ing the highest in the State. Van Wen
Co. is valued at g. s, the lowest IN the
State-and the average value Of land is
1886 per acre.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

DEMOCRATS, the prospect of sue.
cessis good, Notwithstanding the Difficult
ties which have been thrown in your
way. Let every man attend the polls,
and in good season. aa
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03
UNGRATEFUL.

The Wing organ in prosecuting its
guerrilla system of warfare has made an
attack upon the Liberty party. This is
ungratetul. 1t is well known that Liber.
ty men in this county have at three diff
ferenl times, SO far departed from party
decipline as to sustain the regular Wing
nominees. In these three instances, and
in these only, since the organization ofthe
Liberty party, the Wings have succeeded.
So that in every instance they are indebt-
ed tothe Abolitionist for their victory
Here then is that glorious sun from which
'a ray of hope and encouragement has
now and then struggled through the
Egyptian darkness that has shrouded the
the Wings" Now TO turn and charge
their hitherto so useful allies with being
unprincipled parlizans. always requiring
'the one thing neediul of belonging TO
that party" is. it not ''cool,' certainly
very unkind. Not satisfied nor thank.
full for past favors the Wing party now
claim that Liberty men should "nomi.
nate" as wella vote for, some body who
lis no -Abolitionist.;' Modest, very
A reasonable man. would hardly ask of
any party that its adherents should pass
by their own men and select their candi-
dates from those who adopted but part
OF their principles and openly opposed
their measures. IMPARTIAL.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

GWhere did you find plank long
enough to reach to the "lone span" to get
your this weeks editorials, neighbors of
the Signal.--True Democrat. ia
: We expected our editorials would he
slurred by our accomplished neighbor;
but he ought not to blame US for not bring.
ing forth such brilliant illusions as grace
the columns ofthe True Democrat. We
only aim to speak in a plain, hoe.corn
like way, such as our brother ''farmers
can comprehend. We sincerely hope
the editor will look upon our in6rmities as
indulgently as possible-for we regard
him as a very clever man. And when.
ever our imagination will carry US up
to where he is.we shall certainly sympha.
thize with him in the trials Of his occupa-
ton as laborer Of the press. Mean
while we will do the best we can, and ask
his indulgence until we can do better.
But as for the .'plank,' . perhaps the edi-
tor would like to borrow it in some of his
peregrinations,to keep him out of the
,ds,s bus ,BAaa tsH co l20fsf
< $50, es .-----g-- -z--l--zz2lL lfslj
s Are the abolitionists ashamed to vote
their own ticket9 If so never again ask
q man TO join you.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

GTBeware offalse rumors. Our can.
didates are all in the field and will con
tinue there. The true course is believe
nO,hiag which is started ON the day of ell.
ecti"n. Let nothing prevent Democrats
who have any regard fni their principles
from voting the regularly nominated Dem
ocratic ticket. ss1
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

Our readers will pardon US for devo.
ting so much of our paper to poli.ica! sub
jects. The unparalleled efforts which
are being made to defeat the democratic
party in this county, made it necessary
tfigues ofthe enemy. We are laboring in
a good cause, but hereafter we will strive
10 serve our readers with more variety
But first, go and vote the democratic
ticket. ......
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

your own ranks. They are beating up
their forces, and their war cry is 1--WE
have divided the ehemy, and they shall
surrender" But gentleman Wings, you
are too tast-DEMOCRATS win never
surrender-you must 'come and take US.
ABoLITIoNIsT.-Then the Democrat
denies that the Wings are striving to get
The abolitionists to vote their ticket: Is
II possible that the editor is so in the dark
about the movements of his partyl Let
him ask men from Plainfield what has
been done in that precinct-and after ell
ection see how many of the abolitionsts
there consider their cause too mean to be
supported even by themselves. Every
possible effort has been made and is now
making by the Wings to secure the abo.
li:ion vote, and il the Democrat denies it,
he is behind the times.
GDenocrats. again we say be at the
polls and vote the regular ticket. Re.
member you are fighting for the Demo.
cratic cause! What have the aspirations
of disappointed men to do with your
course The triumph of your principles
is your only aim; and when your reflect
that unless you go the regular ticket, you
are sure of defeat, you will not hesitate a
moment. Be up and doing while the
day lasts.
GTWho could not plaster over his own
speech. in e letter written by himself
II man is an abolitionist and will speak
it out, no one can complainant telling
the AbilitIonsts he is one Of them, and
the Wings that he has no abolitionism
about him, is policy which muslin time
expose ITSELF
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

:. 0TWhat are Democrats laboring forl
Is il to settle personal difficulties between
men of our own party. when the enemy
is armed, equipped, and in tie field, and
rushing upon US? The idea is too de-.
grading to he entertained for a moment
by a DEMOCRAT! We are fighting
for Republican princTples-and with them
Victory! VIcToRY!is what we are after.
Will Democrats unite and achieve it! We
shall see.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03


"THE STRIPPING. Under this head
the last ..I'rue Democrat" continues his
personal attack on Mr.. Barber, the Dem.
ocraiic candidate for Assessor. That
paper says. ave believe he is a plain
unassuming farmer, in the clerks office. :"
The Editor also states Of him that tive are
TO assess pigs, calves, &C." All this is
spoken, evidently, with the utmost bitter.
ness Of feeling. The Editor seems to he
afflicted with monomania whenever he
comes in contact with or speaks Of a
farmer. The only objection he has yet
urged against Mr.. Barber is that he is
'plain and unassuming farmer" with the
exception ofthe 6igf feet to which he al.
luded in prior number. But this latter
objection he seems 10 wave since he has
ascertained there are so many in Will
county 'vh symPathize with "big .teeted''
gentlemen. We think, therefore, Mr..
Barber will do; so we will pass him over
until our next when we expect to record
his election.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03

GT7he True Democrat" should not
talk about "scurrilous" articles. We
have not decended to scurrility, nor shall
we. We have only acted in self defence
in all We have written in regard TO that
paper. It commenced the attack upon
us-it attacked most "scurriloisly" the
Candidates ofthe democratic party. We
replied by asserting some tricks which il
became lecessary to lay before the PEG.
pie. And even if we are farmer boys,
unfit to edit a paper" we shall always
aim to be ready TO defend ourselves, and
the cause we advocate, even against the
0wfM oddsi
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-08-03
Let every Democrat Vote

Every Democrat should he early al
the polls, and sec that all his Democratic
neighbors are there also. One vote may
secure the election Of the Democratic
candidates. az ,ei