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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-10
S T A G. l. S.

NELSON McNEAL is proprietor of the
Southport II Belot Line of Mail Stages, running
Semi weekly between those places once week.
rta, Salem, Geneva, Walworh sc and once
via burlington, Geneva and Deavan; to BeloIt
u Teams furnished at all times to carry passen
gers to any part 0 f the Territory or Northern III.
nois NELSON hIcNEAI,.
Southport, Nov. 4, l845.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-10
TAKEN UP,

TAKEN UP.
TT AIKEN up by the subscriber one mile south
L OF Burlington village four year old steer
light nd, some white his face left horn Iops, the
owner Is requested to prove property pay charges
and take him away.
RUTH THOMPSON.
Burlington Jau. 7th l847. 4wn32
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-10

COMMISSIONER NOTICE.
4 Ii. persons interested in the estate Of isaac
"A Sheldon late of Southport, deceased, will
take notice that the undersi gned have been appoin
ted G, mmissioners to examine and adjust all
claims against said estate. and for that purpose
the said Commissioners will hold sitting at the
Office of John b. Json, in Southport on the 10Th
day of Feb. ISi7, and on the 3lst day of July
1S47, commencing at the hour of 10 O'Clock A.
Nj. of each day. Southport Feb. 3, !847. 33.2
JOHN. B. JILLSON,
o. +. DANA,
Commissioners.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-10
VARIETY ST ORE,

NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICES.
TIT HE subscriber would invite the attention of his
| old customers and friends 10 general 10
his new and well selected assortment of Dry Goods
Groceries, Crockery, Hardware, Cutlery, Boots
and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Dye Stuffs,
Paints and Oils, Glass and Put
ty, &c. ,Nc., &c, &c.
which he has Just received from New York and
Boston and which will be sold as cheap as has been
or can be sold in this market. Call and examine
for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere. A.
mong his Dry Goods may be found.
Broad Cloths Silk Velvet
Plain & fancy CASHIERS Cotton do
Full Cloths Fancy prints
Kentucky Jeans Blue do
Hard Times Mourning do
Pilot Cloth Mouseln de LANES
Merimac Sheetings Alpaca Lustre
Rochdale do Merrenoes
Carpeting Wooden plaid Shawls
Bleached shirting Silk wooTsied do
White and rnd flannel Striped wool do
Canton do Deeper linen
Woolen plaids Table do
Black silk cravats Cambrcks
Black satin ties do Vesiings sc. &c
Fancy do do Silk ties
n. B. Provisions kept constantly on hand as u
sual. E. POMEROY.
Sept. 9, is45.
INvALTDS CURE YOURSELVES
TT is fact evident to all who have taken
L 'Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills. that they
are the best medicine known for the speedy nd
siFectual cure OF all Bilious diseases, Liver Com
plant, and any and all diseases, arising from inn
purity of the blood, or disarrangement OF the di
gestive organs.
Full directions for using, and Certificate OF
Agency 20 sell the above medicine, given by the
subscriber .sho is the only authorized Agent tor
this place, and from whom only can be obtained
the genuine, w r. WATTLES.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-10

The 'fmproUcd Indian vegetable Pills." (Sugar
Coated.) are certainly doing much good in the
whole country, and are highly esteemed, if one
half is true that people write aud say about Them
They easy in their operation tina, all like
them. The editor of the Northern State Journal
Zone of the largest and best papers in the State
Of n. Y } write as follows.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-10
Green BaV Lumber.

@SSA Lay Au!I4DCl.
The Subscribers Offering for sale at their
Lumber yard. situated on the corner south OF Be-
neoIct " Mickey sfnrnace, in the vllnge of South
pbrt, general assortment of Lumber, Of qnali.
y equal, II not superior to any offered in Nhis
market, and at prices to suit the times Farmers
and others wishing to purchase will do we'll call
and examine their stock OF lumber before purcha-
sing elsewhere. As we make no charge for show
ing our goods, IT will cost you but little to look
into our yard, where we would be most happy TO
make your acquaintance, trade or 70 trade.
You will find our lumber free from sand nd dirt
but we need not particalarize, COR if you call you
can see for yourselves, and if you do not call We
cannot hope TO trade. Also, few cords o. shin
| gle bolts for sale. J. b. SMITH s. Co.
Southport, August 90 1876
| L'OR kENT.-The Mansion House, situated
L on Main Street, in the most business part oil
| the Town. Possession Civ en- the LIST of April
next For further particulars enquire of
| f. PONIEROY.
Southport Jan. H. IS47
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-10
Watertooa May 81, 1876.

Dear Sir; | was laid up with bad cold some
time since my return from N. Y, and during my
illness made trial of your pills, and must say
found them excellent. They are the best medi-
cine for the purposes they intended that |
have yet seen. l seldom take pills, but found
yours entirely free from the objection to which
others are liable, hope they will continue to be
a source OF profit to you, as doubt not they will
be means of rellet to the afflicted on large
scale,
Yours truly,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20
Public Sentiment in the South.


Pardclifa Sewer CO., Ark, Oct. p, lS47 :
You will see that we ha We left our delegate unin-
stucted as to the individual for whom he shall cast
his vote. for the Congressional candidate, exec pt,
so far as r. w. Johnson is concerned. Though
he has some friends in this county like "Angels
visits they are few, and far between Ills let-
ter to the President in relation to Mllers appoint
mont, in which he assaulted the character of SEN
ator Ashley, won't 90 down with the democracy
of Sewer county. We supported HIM, that he
might be the peoples servant moi their dictator.
DALLAS CoUNTY.-November l. 1917.
alt was once a matter of astonishDlent TO me,
but now that | can see their numbers and posi-
ton, the wonder ceases, that Arkansas should be
bound hand and foot, Il captive IN the hands OF
one family. examined tho constitutions saw
no article or section in that instrument, prescri-
bing that every male member OF that family
should hold an office. | examined the statutes
of the State, and in them could find no auhori.
ty for the rule that has been so rigidy enforced
for so many years in their favor. Yetby the force
of numbers. and by concert Of action, demo-
cratic constitution, and republican code OF laws
have been construed, and been made so 10 operate
that has the effect of an established arisloracy,
in favor of particular connexion; and no man
can assert the rights of the people without being
marked and branded a disorganizer." Will
the people suffer this State of things to exist!
We cannot say, for this same family has hereto
fore controlled the Conventions; but August will
show.
Judge Sam C.. Roane has passed through oui
country. His object is to extend his acquaint-
ance. He seems to seek no party nominations
or to desire no county iustuctions in small way
This is the right plan. His republican simplicity
of manners. and large fund of good common
sense, $50 often wanting in public men nova
days) will make favorable impression, wherev
er he goes
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

kENTUcKY, INDIANA AND TENNESSEE !
TEERs.-The third Regiment Of Ken,uck,
unteers, Col. NJ. Y. Thompson. and The lou
glment, under the command Of Col. JOIN 3
Jams, were to have lcf. louisville on Nr5
llth inst, for Buton Rouge, on tho steam
luda, Louisville, Ringgold, Belle Isle and
The third Indiana Regiment, Col. l. ane, q
cd al Madison on the 81 insl.; and the lhia
nessee Regiment, Col. Cheatham. was }.
left Nashville for Memphis. on the 37th Vi
six days rations. Gen. Butler ho has d
mand Of these Regiments. has issued expi
salutary orders in regard to their transu
TO New Orleans and thence to Vera Cruz.
no circumstances. il is ordered. are they n
mllted 20 enter tho city of New OrIean
immediate trans-shipmcnt TO vessels being
for Vera Cruz, being conteml latcd.-&
ReI ubiicaa.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

! VERA CRUZ IN ITS PALNY DAYS-ln lheJ
OF capture by another nation of the gra
mercial port of the enemy, il may not be mI
estlng 10 go back upon It's history and nos
by general consent, has been considered its
days. Much of this information was oblap
rectly from the official records M Havana,
contain a full detail of the commercial Ia,
tons of the different dependencies of old
The subJoined sketch of the commerce oil
Cruz. may be depended upon as authentic,
the date glven-viz: the year 1910.
The export Of specie from Vera Cruz thl,
amounted to total of $46,77I,240, Of 1
S2l l,744, ,24O was by individuals. and s25 OF
by The government authorities; and The ID
for the same year amounted to the enormor
of S26.000,0O0.
The same year there were on the road BEL
Mexico and Vera Cruz, the vast rGnyber II
$4,000 mules engaged in The transport Of y
terent products of the country, OF whcis
formed the principle item. There IS O1e@
of export, however, particularly wonAy Oh
viz: that TO Havana alone $4,000 barresdl
lean ground flour found its way, and Wsl
used in preference to that received from ln
ther country, and it appears that had 4
course of trade been changed by the trCu
the two nations, that Cuba TO within the 81
years would have drawn her main supply oil
stuffs from Vera Cruz.
The imports for 1910 amounted 10 theH1
SIC, ,43O ,506, and the exports TO S2S, PIP
This trade exclusive of government vess's
carried on III the arrivals of 29l square 4
craft, and in the clearances of 239 Of ihs1
kind. The amount and value of goods s'|
and cleared on government arrivals are
cluded in this statement, but they Of cours
swell this aggregate to very consideraos
Such, then. was La Vera Cruz in lSlVi /
she is now, we all, unfortunately, too wel'I
Phil. North american.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

SEIZURE OF A BRITISH SHIr.-We Learn
the ST. Louis Union. that dispatches a"
received in Washington from Com. BIddS.
on board tho line-of. battle ship Columoas !.
10Th April last. giving an account OF lns y. :.
by the squadron, of British merchan' !,
OF light tonnage, e,freighted with merchano'' =
English merchant resident in Mexico .ve
There had been organized in CalliorISA. 3
kearney, at the instance of Com. BiaON'
OF admiralty to adjcdicale in sucn o'' ".S,
court took cognizance Of this seizure M d
demned the vessel as lawful prIIe' y" ..Ta
cIple that a merchant permanently -
Mexico, no matter Of what power 10
subject, is to be treated in time oi wa,
izen of the country in which be res''
business.
This decision is sustained by inc
the British admiralty courts during ' s,cuf
tween France and England; and also ,s;,.J
war Of 1912 and 81, between the o"
and Great Britain. l.,fj
The British Government viii mos hslrN
ject to this seizure, but they can"0'
selves.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

AMALGAMATIoN AND BIGAMY.-John Inverness
colored man, was arrested on the 25th uh., at
New York, on charge Of bigamy. having mar
rred young white woman, named Carha rine Col.
Inns, while he had a black wife Ewing. When ar
rested, Catharine was mendng a shirt for he r
sooty companion Inverness was committed to
Inc ofnbs to await his trial. and Cathar rine was de-
tanned, with her certificate Of rriage given her
Dy the coiored preacher, who officaed, as eyi-
dence against him.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20
Greek Fire.


came OF this evening. on the canal :" ~ wee
the Presidents house. Ten thon,,oI' o' "
were appropriated by Congress for ,L;'
4 boat, with the engine in il, for tbron; s Nf
fire, was towed near tall mast. with ~
comb"stible materials fastened ueon va OS'a
to bottom. Whom within Is or % "1S
mast, a stream of fire was thrown mo-! !s
fire to the barrels and combuyrblos
which were entirely consumed.
CAPT. MAsoN.-The correspondent, r.,
ia relates the following incident, wbcs
prior TO storming Chapultepec:
There was little incident which a.,
Capt. Mason in one of his reconnojs,ne.s
is worthy of record. 1t became beco.l
one occasion for him to 60 very close IA y
my's breast-work, in order to ascer,o;,
position. As he approached, o Meyi.,,
rode out with two of his escort. and A.
within a very short distance, when Cam n
drew his royolver. The Mexican then
ish saluted "Good morning" Tho CAM
sponded. The Mexican then sail, "Yoas~l
be very curious; suppose you come l%.
SER" mo, | thank you, sir: | can @,
well from where am" ..Walk jo,S,
we will en1eavor to treat you as well NJ A
commodations Of the camp will enable n,
am much obliged to you, sir, for your Ls
bu, prefer partaking of your hospitali,iso
future OCCASION" And, holding his sDv -
his eye, he continued, al only want a, ~
i sent to see how you are situated. can !
guns in embrasure, one in barbel, aDdd
you have one in embrasure a little Gunr
left. That qua see your men loading !,
think you will be able to bring 10 bear On i,
will keep you between it ab&myself 3
moving round little to the right, he cos
his observations. One of the escort The,
in English and said, "lou d-n raS,
know better than TO com. in here. lfIr
get hold Of you I'd cut your d-IG 4,
Capt. Mason then said to the officer, aTy
low of yours speakes very good Engsi,
makes very bad use Of it, and his aecur1,
striking cotrast with your own w
language. If VIC had him in our calnp. y.
teach him to be more respectful" Ihe N
officer thea rode off 10 one side. Can,
who bad been making his observations Dol
whole time of the con yersatIOn. said 10 1
GER, 81 have no desire at prescn; 10 be d
within range Of your guns, and having
=
all | want TO know about your position.
you good morning, SIR and then rear
where he had left his escort, which 20.
had been unseen by the Mexican, who rod
10 the fort, apparently much mortified and
pointed that he had not been ablo to de,
the Captain into the trap that had been
him.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20
From the Cherokee Nation.

We CLEAN from the Cherokee Adrocafe of the
the ! lth inst, the following items on Cherokee
matters -
A reward of 500 has been offered by the Prin
cipal Chief, for the conviction Of the persons who
destroyed the Courthouse papers.
The two mulatto girls that were kidnapped on
Grand River, several weeks ago, have been re-
covered. They had been stolen by the Notorious
outlaws, Mat Gerring and one of the Starts.
The National Assembly will no doubt pass
bill, appointing Delegation to visit Washington
City, next winter.
Iequafa, Cherokee. was found dead on the
9th inst, suspended to the limb of a tree-sup-
posed to be case of suicide.
The National Committee and Council, are nc-
lively engaged in Legislation, and from .he pro-
eeedings as published in the Aduocate, we Judge
that more business set of men have not before
assembled at TahIequah.
GrMr. BUCHANAN, it is said, has consented that
his name shall be used as candidar0fpr the Pre-.
sidency.- = -
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20
MUSTANGS LETTERS

EDS. DELTA.-To- o-day or tomorrow q train md
| escaort leaves here for Vera Cruz. 1t is under
the command of Col. Harney, and will be escort
ed by details OF the different branches of the SER
vice-seven companies of Infantry under Col.
Johnson, six companies of Dragons under Capt
Hardee, and battery of Artillery (the recap.
tured Buena Vista guns) under Lieut.. Lowell
1t will be accompanied by Gen. Quitman and
zen. Shields, who are on their road to the United
States, as also Col. Harney, DIR. Lawson and DR..
tfarney, and The following list Of officers who
were wounded in the battles in the valley of
Mexico and are disabled for service in the field.
The return of Gen. Quiman' for the purpose
of joining his proper Division in the column of
General lay required a new appointment to
the Office of Civil and Military Governor of the
City OF Mexico. The high honor has been con-
ferred on Gen. p. +. Smith, who from his high
judicial qualifications well as his military
abilities, Is one of the most fitting persons tina |,
could have been selected to discharge the impor
tant duties. Gen. Quitman has filled the Office
he has just left with honor to the American arms
and credit TO himself. The gallant old Southron
will soon be among you-recollect his sevices on
TIE hard-fought fields of Monterey--recoIlect
how he led his command IN the valley of Mexico
--recollect that he was the first soldier to hoist
the American colors with his own hands onthe
breast-works at thegaieS OF the city of Mexico.
and recollect that he, with Gen. Smith, was the
hTSt Oi1CeT VI lile american army 10 enter the
Grand Plaza Of the of the Azlecs.
MEXICO, Ocr. %, lS47.
EDS DELTA.-Yesterday party of guerrellas
came into the edge of town and run away from
our Qurrtermasters Department about 500
mules. The animals were under charge of some
Mexicans. and expect they were the fellows who
committed the act. The Dragons started. in
pursuit, but doubt if they will be able to come
up with them.
BY the time write again will endeavor to
send you list of the persons who have died since
the battles Of Me xico.
Among other melancholy events Of the cam.
paign is the death of Capt. Samuel Walker, for.
mery- of the Texan Rangers but laterly of the
Mounted Rlfies lie has served his contry, faith
fully, and his own daring bravery at last cost him
his life. lie was killed in charging Santa An
mas large body at lumanta, with about 200
cavalry; the charge succeeded, but he fell. Ma.
ny of his old frieds, the Texan Rangers, are here
and the only expression | heard them makes on
hearing of his death was, with a sign, "poor Sam,
but never expected Ire would die any where but
in charge" MUSTANG.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

GI-Maj. Borland and Capt Danley, accom-
panied the train that lett the city of Mexico, on
the 2Sth, under the command of Col. Harney
and may be expected at home during this month.
They will receive the joyful welcome of their
fellow citizens, who duly appreciate their devoted
patriotism, and gallant conduct in Mexico.
CoLUNBIAN MAGAzINE.-The ..Coiumbian'' for
this month reached US by the last mail, as usual
a5ounding in fine embellishments aud choice liter
ature Our praises of this fine periodical are so
frequent, that they have become almost sterotyp-
ed. We have not the tins to look over this mum
Der moro than TO examine the engravings. The
Little Hero and The Schoolmaster returning
home hch, for subjects and execution, are not
to be excelled The latter will excite our risibles
while il impresses truthful picture.
L.DIEs GARLAND.-We acknowledge the re-
cept per last mail, of the four back numbers, in
clnding the one for November of this nice little
Family Magazine This is a neatly printed
pamphlet, containing about thirty Pages of read
ing matter, well selected; and contributed by our
best authors. Its embellishments are beautiful
one class flowers and birds are colored and are
most exquisite; and upon the whole, tho Garland
is fit companion for lady of taste and refine
ment.
Published by VAN CoURr. Quarry Street, near
I'd, Philadelphia. Terms, 81 per annum or 7
copies for So in adrance
VAN CoURrs COUNTERFEIT IT DErEcrER AND BANK
MORE LIsr.--By the last mail we received num-
Der of this valuable pamphlet, containing all kinds
of information in regard to money counterfeit.
deprecated. foreign coin, exchanges &c-publish
cd, at the Office Of the Ladies' Garland, monthly
at u per annum. Single copies 121 cts.
The UNION MAGAZINE, OF Literature and Art,
edited by Mrs. e. NJ. KIRKLAND and published by
Israel Post l4O Nassau street New York, for
November came to hand in the last mail. This
beautiful and spirited periodical is stranger, but
is most welcome. 1t is most beautiful work.
comprising variety Of interesting literature, by
some OF cur best authors-beautiful mezzotint en-
cravings; descriptions of fashions, with plates, ms
SIC, DC. '.Steps to Ruin, No. l" and The No
vel Reader,' are splendid pictures
TERMs-s3 per annusn, in advance. or S5 for
two copies.
GTFive thousand miles Of Rail Road have
ben completed in the United States in sepenteu
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

The SEcono PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT Ill an.
pears from reports which have reached Pennsy /.
vania, that their I'd Regiment did not particpat G
in the slories Of the assaul. of ChapuItepec
Letter writer's. in Mexico, attribute all the blame
to the Regimenta! officers. They state that when
The aldrum was sounded, every man was in his
place, musket in hand and that when Gen. Quit
mans Adjutant General called at their quartz rs.
by some mishap, not one the officers of the Regiment
could be found, consequently the New York Regi
nrent was selected in its stead, which had the good
fortune to win unperishabIe glory.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

01Five thousand miles of Rail Road have
ben completed in the United States in serenten
years. costing SI25 ,525, 1897.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

0trCol. FREMoNT's trial has been transferred
from Fortress Monroe, to Washington City.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20
MEDICAL NOTICE.
JEEEH. COLLINS.
JOHN COLLINS.

g. s ss as e'teysS Yna fnd peas
.Mspy ef esr eisizeas aeh6 daily szss.joo.in o,I
theimmstIase vicinity .s6.our lci4y, and are gen.
orally rewarded for their fatigues, by baging Il
goodly supply of game. Others more enterpris.
ing, associate (some two three) together; take
along with them tents, cooking utensils-a suppl y
OF small stores, such as -four, little old rye, &c.
and extend their operations over a larger circle
of country, and TO greater length of time.-
From all accounts they enjoy elysan happiness
Two weeks ago, party of gentlemen, in this
place, fitted out" and went upon an excursion OF
the kind, andafter absence of a week they re.
turned with over, what they consumed in camp
ten deer, eighteen turkeys, geese and ducks ex.
ceeding an hundred.
Last week three gentlemen went cut and re.
turned after an absence of only three hunting
days. with fourteen deer, twelve turkeys, twenty.
eight geese and over one hundred ducks.
GA man deliberately laid his neck upon the
rail Of the New Bedford railroad, a shor, time
since and the train passed over him severing his
head from his body. His name is not given.
6TThe Hon. James Buchanan, Secretary of
State. has recently received package of tea
grown in Brazil, from our consul at St. Cathe-
rims. The leaf is something larger and da rker
than the China. When prepared, it strongly
assimilates the mixture of black and green teas.
eGTThe public Land Sale at Springfield Mo-,
will commence oD The 17th January next.
ARKANSAS ALMANAc.--A "PIanters and Far
mers Almanac will be published, at an early
day, by Mr.. l.. Anthony. The calculations, are
by chronometer, for the meredian of Little Rock.
1t will contain much useful information not to be
found in other alma macs, such tables Statistics
useful recipes, &c. Price ST per hundred, or rs
cents per dozen.
1t will be issued al the office of the Arkansas
Gd1effe, where We may expect II will be well ex-
ecuted, and for which we hope that entrerprizing
publisher, will be we'll paid. Our Merchats could
not do better than to order supply.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

good story is told in old paper of an aristo-
cra'c Old lady, who being asked how she liked The
dinner at Mrs. As great party, replied -" The
c'nner was erpfended, but my seat was so promote
rom me NICK nacks, that | could not erempltfy
my appetite; and the picked cherries had such y
defect upon my head, that had u motion TO leave
the table, but Mr.. G. gave me some heartsborn
resotred in water, which bereared ME-"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

The Commodore is out in The St. Louis pa pers
in regard to The difficulties in California. He
says that he has nailed one falsehood to the coun-
ter. and that he intends to back up all that he has
siid or written, that others have said on his
authority.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-20

Mortars a 49, =
Gets, Evans'
thumb Iancet .
brushes, varr
trusses, syrin !
tons do, Mob II
do, Ibruston 49,.
alIsPice, bIacl