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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

The DEATH PESALTY-The case of young
Boyington, mentioned in our last, WHO was hung al
Mobile, eight ten years since for the murder OF
Nathaniel Frost, which deed has been confessed by
a man who has recently died, is difficult one for
the advocates Of capital punishment to dispose Of
The conviction was on evidence of circumstantial
character so strong as not to leave doubt in the
minds at jury of twelve intelligent men, concern
ing the guilt of the accused-and yet he was
anocent ! From the great number of convictions
and executions on similar evidence, who can say
that more than one innocent man is not hung to
every ten guilty ones :? The Boston Chronotype in
abiding to this case has the following pertinent
remarks upon the subject of the death penalty
Killing a man is the worst use that can
be made of him. There SIS no more au-
thority for it in the Bible in the case of
murder than in that of Sabbath breaking.
If present society would be Mortified at the
choking Of Sabbath breakers, why should it
continue to strangle murderers on Bible
authority! Hanging may be right, but it
it is none the more so for the Bible, for that
directs too much of it. 1t proves nothing
by proving too much. five would justify
the gallows we must go elsewhere for au-
thority. We must go to reason.
And what says reason! 1t says that
| hanging is not defence of human life, for
the crime of murder is most frequent where
there are most executions it says that the
| very act of the executioner teaches the be-
holders to undervalue human life it teaches
that the act of murder in most cases arises
out of state of mind which really amounts
to insanity, and depends upon ciFcunstan-
/ ces for which society rather than the muir
derer is responsible.
Reason may justify self-defence, but il
can no more justify The deliberate, cool re,
venge of the gallows than it can the original
deed of the murderer. One crime cannot
be cured by perpetrating another.
$ If there is any truth i'll the received
theology-that this world is probation
for another, and that men are to be saved OF
lost eternally according as they have re-
pented and relormed-then surely murder
ers, of all men, should notbe suddenly thrus
out of life. Special pains should be taker
to preserve their lives and put them in cir
cumstances favorable to repentance and re
formation"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

III We are told that reports are in circulation
in some parts OF the Territory taat Mr.. Martin, our
late delegate, had some agency in setting on foot
the protest against the election OF trong which orr
ginated among democrats here. OF course, this can
only obtain cledence where tie facts are utterly I'M
known. five know any thing OF the getting up
of that protest, it was sudden thought conceived
one hour and executed the next, by men who pro-
badly had never had ten minutes conversation with
Mr. Martin in the world, and quite likely never saw
him and as it was done at time when Mr. Martin
was at Green Bay some other distant place, he
probably had about much hand in ii as the man
in the moon We happen TO kao,c that Mr. Martin
advice was invariably to stand by the nomination
and the vote of his own town and county, where
Mr. Strong came the nearest to getting the party
vote OF any place in the territory, should silence
such reports. Mr. Martin was the choice of the
people for a denomination. He was defeated by an
outrageous disregard OF the wishes of the mass the
party on the part of the members of the nominating
Convention. Nevertheless, his feelings were cor
dial towards the nomination, and we know that dis
affection and boiling received neither countenance
aor encouragement from him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

WISCONSIN WHEAT.-When the BRIG
Giddings cleared from here some three OF
four weeks since, we spoke of her cargo
10000 bushels) as being very fair sam.
pie of the wheat raised in this Territory the
present year. The Buffalo papers of Mon.
day last thus speak of the Giddings and
her CARGO Nil Sent.
WISCONSIN WHEAT.-The brig J. r.
Giddings, Capt. Billings, arrived from Mil
wau'ee, on Saturday, with a cargo of 5000
bushels of wheat for III. NJ. Kline, of this
years crop. The berry is full and plump,
and taken together, it is one of the most
beautiful lots we ever saw. If this is a
specimen of what Wisconsin is going TO
send us, her wheat will soon stand at the
top of the market with us. We understand
that the crop of the whole west this year
far exceeds in quality that of last Buff
Courier.
The brig Giddings arrived here on Sat
urday with a cargo of 10000 bushels Wis
consin wheat of this years crop, which
for pIumpness Of berry and general appear
ance, exceeds anything ever before receiv-
edfrom that quarter. The Giddings on
Friday night was run into off Point Abino
by the schooner Free Trader and consid-
erably damaged. Her staunchions on the
larboard side were driven in, her mainsail
split and other parts of her rigging injured.
i Com. Adv.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

STATE CHURCHIsM.-The Monochrome
ist relates case of Imprisonment for refus.
ing to pay a church rate, which illustrates
the beautiful type of Christianity which is
carrying the British people to heaven
The prisoner BedweIl was indicted at the
Cambridge Assizes for refusing to pay the
church rate, and the sentence of the Judge,
Mr.. Baron Parke, was sac months inapris-
nae1aH Says the Nonconformist:
His lordship evidently wished the poor
fellow to pay some money; but naoneu he
had none, and therefore, an Imprisonment
of siT months for sixteen shillings church
rate (which is at the rate of two sbillings
and eightpence per month"; was inflicted on
a man who could say, uncontradicted. that
he was without shilling in the world to
bless himself with" without friends to help
him, and having wife and five children
earning only three shillings a week, to
maintain the whole of them in the absence
OF the husband and father, under confne-
ment IN felon's gaol
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

II The Port Washington Democrat evidently
thinks that dsaffection on the subject of the late
Constitution defeated our candidate in the late dele
gate election and to prove it, cites as fact that
where the Constitution run most behind there also
did our candidate meet a similar fate. There Is one
parallel in the two and that is that they both run
very much behind but the parallel continues 10
further. How will the Democrat account for tie
fact IN this county, that whilst Mr. Strong run be-
Council, WHO was Geie known as J2r
tutional man than ever M. Strong was, go a ma
joHty OF over 200 The fact IS not at all Iecoagi
liable with the hypothesis OF the Democrat. We
insist upon it that the defeat occasional by 10
permanent cause of disaffecton in our mds-, bat
resulted from causes entirely personal to the nom
nee, and with him expired.
The Chicago Democrat has Milwaukee cores
pondent who attributes the de.eat to the veto o.
the harbor bills, and the course of the Union the
subject. Such reason may satisfy the Chicago
Democrat very we'll in view fits peculiar feelings
towards the Union" but they will excite only a
smile where the facts are known.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

u Elder Lothrop's pamphlet, entitled "The
Promotion of Religion by the Developments of Sci
ence," &c. on hand and for sale by Mr. King, will
be found interesting and instructive. The subjects
upon which it treats are important and the views of
the writer, which are evidently the result of deep
thought, are happily and vigorously expressed.
The design is to show that Nature and Revelation
do not and cannot disagree, that the Truths of Sci
ence and the Truths OF the Bible, being an emana-
ton from one and the same great source, cannot
conflict with each other, and that no system of Re
ligion which is disturbed by the progress and de-
velopments of Science can be sound. These propo-
stions, though selEevdent to intelligent minds not
bound by sectarian trammels, nor warped by secta-
ran influences are far from being understood or re-
ceived by the religious community generally.
Hence the sectarian opposition which ever since the
commencement of the Christian era has exhibited
itself and yet exhibits ITSELF against the Truths OF
Science, as, from time to time they have been de-
yeloped-an opposition which, however much it
may have retarded the progress of science has con-
tributed much more, by placing the Bible and Re
igion in false position to retarG and inJure the
great Truths of Revelation. painful sense ofthl
brought out the mind Of the lamented Chalmers,
in triumphant vindcation of the Word from the
misinterpretations to which it had been subjected,
and in showing the happy and striking and faith
Strengthening accordance Of that Word with the
Works Of God. A similar motive induced the cell
ebrated English theoogian and geologist, John Pye
Smith, to enter the field in opposition to those who
sought to place the Mosaic history of the Creation
against demonstrated truths of Geological science.
In bis work upon the subject, he clearly shows that
an intelligent view and construction Of the former,
instead Of conflicting with, but to confirm the
latter Similar motives have induced others to step
forward in defence Of Revelation from the abuse OF
its selCsycd friends, and by giving its truths far
and honest Interpretation, have sought to stay the
current of infdelity which is legitimate result of
efforts oa-he part of the Christian world to make
the Bible what it is not, and, if the word of God,
never can be-aostile to scientific truth. Elder Lo-
throp IS worker in this noble field of Christian
duty Ills course Of Lectures, delivered few yea.
since, upon the subject, made favorable and last
ing impression upon the minds Of those who he 3rj
i- = lo namp let which contains the
hIst Lecture OF tuat course. cauiiv,
feet, il generally circulated and read, to promote
the cause Of genuine Christianity and Science
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

IL writerin the New Orleans Picayune thinks
there IS Little hope OF permanent peace with Mex
leo. Mexico, it will be understood is composed of
number Of States, and should the Central Govern
ment be driven by terror into the ratification of
treaty, there is no certainty nor indeed probability,
that these States would abide by it. The Guerllas,
also, who are just getting their appetites whetted
by blood and plumber, will have very little respect
for any treaty negotiated by Congress. This writer
thinks we can in no degree relax our vigilance or
our efforts, but will have to keep up an effective
force at Mexico
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
DEATH CF CAPT CHARLES.

The name of this officer will be found in the list
of the killed in the a.e Mexican battles God grant
it may be one OF those mistakes which frequent
w occur in the rs hasty accounts OF these battles.
We must confess, however, there is but little room
for hope Upon the creation, by the last Congress,
of tie ten new regiments, Mr.. Quarles was appoint
ed Captain and in May last he left TO join the
army of occupation in Mexico. With his parents,
he was among the first settlers Of our town.
lie had grown up in our midst, ard become
intimate with our people; and although young
when appointed, and inexperienced in the new
sphere to which he was called. all who knew him
felt that the responsibilities cor erred upon him
could not have been conGded TO better hanfs. We
knew him intimately and if a courage which feared
no danser-a superior mind and jad9ment-an IN
tegrty above suspic:on-a warm heart, full OF
manly and generous emotions, make the soldier
nor e could have been better Knowing him as we
did. however painful the news of his death, it is
not unexpected. Fearless as lie was and animated
by the hope and determination of earning for him
self name, we knew that where was most danger,
there, if possible would he be. His has been the
extreme Of the solder fate a few short months
ago. he left us full OF life and courage, and OF hope
How sad the change! The high hope on earth is
forever quenched-the warm heart is forever pulse
less. Peace to his remains! He is removed from
our midst but his memory will long linger Yer
who may give consolation to the stricken hearts
of those near to him! If there be soace in this
that he lived true and noble lie, and died true
soldiers death, it is theirs.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
Chloride of Soda, is said in the Londo

Chloride of Soda, is said in the London
Lancet to be an effectual cure for burn
An attorney, in attempting to put out the
flames that had attacked the curtains of his
bed, got his hand burnt and blistered but
not broken. He sent for couple of quarts
of the lotion, four ounces of the solution to
a pint of water, had it poured into soup
plates, wrapped his hands in lint, as no skin
was broken, and so kept them for some
time. Next morning he was so perfectly
well that only one small patch of burns re-
manned, yet an hour had elapsed before the
application. 1t is added, that the same
remedy is sufficient to heal scalds and a
black eye.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

The following, from the Commercial of
yesterday afternoon, gives particulars of a
higII-handed attempt to redress real or fam
cied grievances. AS the case is proceeding
TO a legal investigation, we refrain from
comments, farther than to announce the
facts as we find them Detailed Buffalo
Courier.
ASSAULT, WITH INTENT TO KILL.-On
Saturday last we published paragraph
commenting upon an af1ray between an Of
ficer of the Navy and a servant at the Am
mcrican Hotel. This forenoon, about IL
o'clock the officer referred to, who is pass
ed Midshidman, I'm. ". Pollock, attach
ed to the U. S. Steamer Michigan, called at
the counting-room of this paper, in the back
part of Messrs. Pecks' Bookstore, and said
to Mr.. Jewett, who was at the desk, Il
wish to see YOU" Mr.. Jewctt stepped
forward into the body of the store, when
Pollock said, Il wish to make inquiry in
relation to an article in Saturdays paper"
In answer to what inquiry he wished to
make, he said, Il wish to know if you hold
yourself responsible for that article" Mr..
Jewett replied that he did so. Upon which
Pollock said, every well, hold YOU re-
sponsible, and Immediately drew pistol
from beneath his coat and fired. The pis-
tol was loaded with three balls, two of
which lodged in the wallet which Mr.. Jew
EFT fortunately happened to have in his
pocket, and which beyond all doubt saved
his life. Pollock was Immediately arrested
and, after a brief examination before Police
Justice CHILD, was committed to lail,where
he now is Commercial, last evening.
As much curiosity is felt to know the ma
ture of the provocation received, we copy
below the para graph at which Mr.. p. took
umbrage:
We understand that young MILDLY at
tache TO the naval service on the lakes. so
far forgot what was due to his own charac-
ter, as a gentleman, and the uniform he
wears. as to make personal assault upon
a servant at the American Hotel in this city
a few days ago. The interposition of
friends saved him from much damage in
the encounter. Some young gentlemen at
tached to the naval service are not particu-
larry renowned for their staid demeanor,and
so long as they work off their exuberant an
llildl tllc Is
rather disposed TO look with a lenent, if
not approving eye, upon their escapades.-
But sort ofrowdyism is as little becoming
an officer, as 1t is gentleman in civil life.
There are better modes of displaying a char
acter for high spirit and frank, chivalrous,
Calantry, than assauIting a servant. More
than this. conduct such as we are remark
ing upon, beides being reprehensible in il
self, is injurious TO others. Every officer
in the National service should feel that he
represents class on which he is bound to
bring no discredit by any act of his. 1t is
a just subject of national pride that the Off
GERS ofthe army and navy are, for the most
part, distinguished not less for high, gen.
uemanly bearing, than for that gallantrv
which has made our country respected on
land and sea, and they have just cause to |
when one of their number, wheth- !
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

Observation-Disclosures and Cleveland
are now in Geographic connection with the
East; and another link has just connected
Petersburg with Richmond.
Before winter, the Mississippi and Allan
tic will be one.
In less than three months, five hundred
miles OF Telegraph have been put in ope-
ration under Mr.. O'Reilly's contracts.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

The Chinese Junk, and its Celestial ten
ants, bid fair to be long denizens of our city.
The Lawyers have got hold of the first on
'a liber' for wages, and the Philanthropists
hold of the last. Heaven have mercy on
all. The Chinese are wandering about our
city homeless and houseless, and before all
their lawyers bills are paid, they will be
supperless and dinnerless, unless they hur-
ry back to their Celestial homes.-N. Y.
Express.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

III We turn from the repulsive details of the
late battles in Mexico, to contemplate with plea
surable hope the prospect of peace twill be seen
by accounts published, that disposition for peace
was manifested by the Mexcans, and that con-
ference on the subject has probably been had, If
successful battle may the heartof the nation
to exult with joy, how that heart should thrill at
the announcement OF an honorable peace!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

IL Mr.. Tobey has left the editorial chair of the
American and will be succeeded by Mr.W. Mygatt.
Mr. Tobey promises soon again to manifest himself
in an editorial capacity in ne-ghboring village.
We wish him success.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

70 Henry Clay is spoken of by wings
for nomination for the Presidency. Some
Democrats are anxious to bring forward Mr.
Van Buren,, again. Mr.. Van Buren, has
been beaten once, Mr.. Clay four times,
which would probably have an addition
making it five times in a contest with Mr..
Van Buren,.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22
Racine, Sept. IL, 1877.

Fy The long established house of Prime,
Ward 81 King, in New York, has suspen-
ded payment. Suspension is generally but
another name for failure. How it may be
IN this case, we know not, but it is conf
IDENTIFY stated that the suspension will be
merely temporary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

ADVICE OF A NoLUNTEER.-One of the
Massachusetts Volunteers, who has "seen
the elephant" closes an account Of his ex-
periencc with the following feeling advice:
''If man ever asks you to enlist, knock
him down with a club. = Salem Regis
t3r.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

IL The new pier and warehouse of Messrs. D.
Blish & c. NJ. Reed at the foot of Park street. is
rapidly approaching completion. The warehouse
will be an extensive, handsome, and durable struc-
tu7e. Ii is provided with two elevators for wheat
which will enable the propretors to receive and
stow the wheat with the utmost desirable rapidly
The rapid increase of the wheat trade at this port
demanded this additional facility. When compile
ted, the storage capacity of the Southport Ware
houses will be equalto the demand, and bv the in
creased competition which will be created in the
market and the addition 10 the capital for purchas-
ing, farmers for whom this is the natural place OF
trade, can have no inducement for going elsewhere.
And we may add, in addition, that on. village is
now literally overlooking with new goods, just re
ceived from the east, which our tradesmen consult
ing their own interests will sell as low as they can
possibly be afforded.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

AccIDENT.-Mr. George E. II. Day, of
this city, on Saturday last drove his horse
and buggy to the foot of Wisconsin street.
at the usual watering place, to water his
horse. The horse by a mis-step, got over
his depth, and was drowned. Mr.. Day
and his child narrowly escaped an untimely
death. The buggy and harness were re-
covered.-r Sentinel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

- NOTICE.-The Rev. VIM. ALAN
son will ofliciate in ST MATTHEW'S Church
on Sunday next (Sept 26lh) morning and
evening. Services will commence at half
past 10 o'clock AM. and half past 2 o'clock
p. NJ,