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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.

! FIFTEEN Days LATER FROM EUROPE
General NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. has
been dissolved, and the new elections are
proceeding vigorously. SO far as the re-
turns have been made, they show a COM
plete triumph of free trade principles
Lord John Russell, who will form the new
Cabinet, has been reelected for the city of
London.
| The prospects Of the harvest continue
| highly encouraging, and every where prom
I,ise most abundant yield. 1t has already
been begun in several of the southern cOun-
ties. The crops of wheat, oats, and barley
are universally healthy; and the potatoe,
Notwithstanding all that has been said about
the re-appearance of the disease of last
year, is affected but TO very insignificant
extent. Fhe same is the case in Ireland.
Famine and disease are rapidly vanish
ing in Ireland but by strange anomaly,
outrage still continues rife.
The accession of the prelacy, priesthood
and gentry of the country 10 the old Ireland
party, are large, and the weekly contribu-
tons steadily increase. 1t is expected that
large proportion of Repealers will be re-
turned to the Imperial Parliament at this
election.
The remains Of Mr.. O'Connell were en-
barked at Brkenhead for Dublin on Sun
day, where they arrived the following day.
Several heavy failures have occurred in
the corn trade, and many others Of serious
character are apprehcnded.
A distinguished literary amateur perform
ance for the benefit Of that child Of genius,
Leigh Hunt, was given in Liverrool on
Wednesday. The principal characters were
borne by Charles Dickens, Douglass Jer-
rold, Mark Lemon, ruikshanks, Foster
and heech.
A formidable conspiracy of the most di-
abolicaI character has been detected at
Rome. The object of the conspirators,
who amounted to several hundreds, was to
massacre the citizens, and remove the Pope
to Naples by force. Five Cardinals, with
exalted civil and military officers, have
been discovered TO have been abetors.
Popular feeling has become more tranquil
in France.
The King was well received by the peo-
pie, on the celebration of the three glorious
days. The Chamber of Deputies is about
to be dissolved.
Several sanguinary battles have been
fought between the Russians and Circassans
the former being defeated with consdera-
bic loss.
Switzerland is threatened with a revolu-
ton. The Lander-a-band, or Catholic
League, have armed themselves, but are like
ly to be suppressed.
Mr.. Walter, the celebrated proprietor of
the London Times, is dead.
TheWesleyan Conference had common
ced their siltings at Liverpool Rev. Sam
uel Jackson was elected president.
The French Steamship Missouri for New
York put into Halifax for coal. Her mails
have come on in the Cambria.
The New World had arrived in Liucr-
Pool on the 3lst inst. The Ocean Mon
arch beat her three days.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

only by theft and finding its chief prorection in its
minuteness. 1t is not easily tanned and when
caught and kept in cage, it continues to exhibit
every mark of fierce and savage character.
THE PRAIRIE WoLF, which was formerly found
in great numbers in the prairies of Wisconsin. is
now gradually becoming extinct before the march
OF civilization. 1t has the credit OF being very cow
ardly. An intelligent writer observes that the
prairie wolf is the only animal with teeth and
claws, that will not fight in defence of its Young
They make their nests in the bare plain. | once
robbed of three cubs before the eyes of the DAM
and all she dared TO do for their protection was TO
howl. Nevertheless, when compelled, the prairie
Wolf fights desperately, and dies without whim-
per-" The prairie wolves are much smaller than
those which ihhabt the woods They, generally,
were accustomed TO travel in large numbers
Their skins are oil no value and the hunters and In
dams were too prudent to throw away their ammu-
milton for any thing that would bring them no re-
turns. The consequence was, that the wolves were
allowed TO multiply; and some parts of the west
were completely oyer-run by them. Traps, fire.
IT.
have destroyed moiety or more of them, and
nought but remnant remains" OF other wolves,
the Common Gray Wolf and the Black Wolf are
occasionally seen we believe, in this Territory; but
in such small numbers and so seldom as TO render
any detail of their characteristics even if we had a
good scription of them at hand, unnecessary.
The compiler of these slight sketches of the wild
quadrupeds of Wisconsin, having now brought his
se!allotted task TO conclusion would respectfully
suggest that some individual, who is competent TO
do SO, should find leisure to contribute to this or
some other popular journal list of the names and
properties of the PLANTS which are peculiar to
Wisconsin. In few years at most, the prairies,
those gardens of the world, will be changed into
fields of grain, and the original productions so to-
tally eradicated as not to leave sufficient for the ben
eft of future botanists. Our ornithology has been
preserved by Wilson, Audubon, and other natural
lists and have attempted to snatch the native ami
mails from oblivion To some contemporary leave
the plants.
Perhaps may have overlooked some few animals
of the Territory in these sketches; if So it will be
gratifying to have any person who can furnish their
names, habits, &c, supply the omission, by impart-
ing his information TO the readers Of this paper.
August 24, 1S47. 80 II. NJ. H.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

Conner Ore M0rmg.-We mentioned
yesterday, the arrival at this port of the pro-
peler Goliath, freighted with Copper Ore,
from the famous Cliff Mines. While at our
wharves, she was visited by large number
of our citizens, attracted by the peculiar
character of the mineral The larger part
Of the ore is in large masses or bOulders of
native copper, weighing from 200 to nearly,
1000 lbs; twenty of them actually weigh
ing over 1000 lbs. each. One piece, of a
square shape, eighteen inches thick, and APP
parendy pure copper, was marked 1907 lbs.
1t was cut from a single mass, weighing, in
the mine, 40 tons, or 10000 lbs. We no.
ticed boulders marked 1898, 26GO, 1907
pounds, &c.
considerable portion of the load was
copper chips in barrels. The whole freight
on board was $50 tons, and this is but a
small share of similar ore ready for ship
ment.
We learn from credible source that the
company paid in cash to the Government
Agents per ccntage on $4,000 for the
shipments by the Goliath, rather than pay
in kind after smelling.
The shipment is insured for S28, 900, and
is valued at 5000. We are told that SIP
per ton will pay the lorwarder handsomely
for transportation from the Saut to Boston.
The shipment with that by the propeller
Cathcart from the Bruce Mine, will test, in
some measure, the probable productiveness
and value of these mines.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01
SOUTHPORT, WIS: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. |, 1S47

COLLISION AT SEA.-The Boston papers
contain the particulars of a collision at sea,
in consequence of which one hundred and
seventy-two persons were drowned.
The ship Sha nunga, Capt. Patten, from
Liverpool, which arrived at Boston on Mon
day evening, came in contact on Monday
morning, 9th instant, in latitude IA %, Ion
gitude 50 30, about ten o'clock, during a
dense fog, with the Swedish bark Iduna,
from Hamburg for New York, with two
hundred and six passengers on board. I'M
mediateIy after the collision, the Shnunga
lowered two boats, which, with one from
the bark, saved thirty-four persons. As
the bark went down in thirty minutes after
the collision it was impossible to save any
more. One hundred and seventy two per-
ished, among them Capt. Ernest Andreas
Moberg, the commander of the bark.
The Boston Advertiser has the following
additional particulars from a correspondent.
Your paper of tomorrow will doubtless
give an account of the dreadful loss of life
on board the bark Iduna. | have Just re-
turned from on board the Shanunga, where
are the thrty-siX survivors of the two hun
dred and six passengers and men that made
the complement of the ill fated Iduna on
the night when she was sunk.
These persons were picked up by the
boats of the Shanunga, while floating on
the wafer and of course are now in a state
of restitution. Six of them are women,
five or six children, and all have strong
claim upon our sympathy.
| have conversed with some of them, and
they seem to be persons of good education.
One cabin passenger, had large amount
ofproperty an board.
Shall not a contribution be made to sup
ply them with clothing and the necessaries
of life. The men are clothed in such
clothes as the generous captain and tars of
the Shanunga could muster. The women
who escaped with their night dresses, have
been clad with such rude garments as could
be made out of bunting and whatever could
be found on board.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

IL At the late session Of the Rock River Meth
odist Conference, held in chicago, the following
appointments of Preachers for the ensuing wear
were made, for the several Districts in Wisconsin
Fond du Lac Dstrict-W Fl Sampson, P F..
Fond du Lac miss-H r Coleman.
Brothertown miss.-Henry Requa.
Oneida miss IS w Ford
Green Bay miss-A B Randall
Sheboygan miss. 5. Prescott, s. t. Thorp.
Winnebago MISS VI Stone.
Green Lake misc G Lathrop one TO be sup.
Waupon MISS w Marion, q n Hanson
Loweli-S Jones' one TO be sup.
Columbus-N $ Green, one to be sun
Maysvile miss w Burton.
Milwaukee District-E Springer p f
Milwaukee, NJ Mills one to be sup
Root River w Wood
Grafton miss.-Jesse Halstead
Mequomnee miss-H Train.
Waukesha-W Wilcox
Oconomowoc-Geo Lovesee
WatertoWn-W G. Miller
Aztalan-Wm Willard
Palmyra miss.-H w Frink
Madison miss.-John Penman, c r Foster
Prairie du Lac miss.-Eldrch Holmes
Racine District-C Hobart p f.
Racne-=W Oliver
Southport--A Hanson
Sylvania--J VI Snow.
Kochester-R J Harvey
Genava--Ja mes NJ Walker
Elkhorn=-Jofin Luccock
Troy-John Bean, one to be supplied
Big Foot-George Whitman, VIM Osborn.
Belolt-=Jos Lewis.
Janesville-Tes lesley Latin
Observation-Disclosures Bennett
Union-Chas Mcclure.
W M ID Ryan transferred to Baltimore Confer
encc.
S Stebbns suspended for one year. and James
Mitchell superannuated for one year. Charges OF
improper conduct against both to be further nves.
tgated.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01
SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH

BOOK q JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT.
There has been received at this Office large sup
ply of handsome new type, whichwill enable the
proprietor to execute all kinds OF LETTER PRESS
PRINTING in a superior style and upon terms the
most reasonable Books, Pamphlets, Haudbiils Cur
citlars limitations, Business Cards Fiji heads, Sho'0
blHS, Concert bills, Programmes, address Cards,
Blank Checks, Notes Of Hand, Order Books, Steam
boat Bis, Steamboat Cards, Certificates, Drafts,
Bus of Ladng, Check Books, Blanks of all kinds,
together with every other kind of Printing, exeeu-
ted with neatness and dispatch.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01
HONOR TO ALL HANDICRAFTS.

BY CHARLES SOUTHERNER.
Honor TO him whose sinew'd arm
Swings the ponderous sledge
Honor to him whose sturdy hand
Delves at the fruitless hedge
To every toiler who striveth :
To beautify the earth =
Be honor and fame far greater
Than to men of kingly birth
To toil--itis to fill complete
The Lord of Lies command
To crown with golden fruit and grain
The wiIds of ev'ry land
To rear the mansion and the cot,
In city or in glen,
That joy and sweet conrent may meet
Around the homes of men.
Who makes a blade of grass to grow
Where there grew none before,
Is greater far than tn demi god
Whose mantle drips with gore
Then plant the spade in desert ground
And make its treasures spring
To bless the hand and home of him
Who's greater than king!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

A FIGHT.-A kind of a private fight
came off at Minden, Louisiana on the 22d
ult. Two parties numbering II or | 5 each
mutually agreed TO meet at bridge and
settle some difficulties of long standing, by
fighting with rifles. Two of the number
were killed at the first fire. Two others
dangerously and a number slightly wound
ed. About sixty guns were discharged du-
ring the progress of the fight.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01
KEEP COOL.
RI GEORGE W. LIGHT.

HI 6EUHbE w LibHE.
Are your matters all awry?
Keep cool;
But consider well the reason:
If you are but right yourself
Things will come right in their season.
Keep cool.
Though your case be desperate,
Keep cool;
Desperate evils may be cured
They cannot withstand MAN!
What have true men not endured g.
Keep cool.
Has a villain cheated you?
Keep cool
He's the loser--dont despair:
Now your eye-teeth have been cut,
keepyo temper; grin and bear.
Keep cool
Has maiden proved unkind?
Keep cool:
If you'd had your hearts desire,
Teach young Cupid's golden bow
You can stand its keenest fire.
Keep cool.
Can you not reform the world?
Keep cool;
Only one thing you can do
Give a brave heart to the work
Heaven wants no more of you.
Does the prince of serpents hiss )?
Keep cool:
Show your stitiest upper lip;
When he sees that you are firm,
You will find that off he II slip.
Keep cool.
Let your ills be what they may,
Keep cool:
Seize this truth with heart and hand
He that ruleth we'll himself,
Can the universe withstand.
Keep cool.
Young .4merican's Mogd=in
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

The potatoe is Indigenous to South
America and was introduced into England
i'll 1886. Like all other exotics, says an
able writer, it has necessarily run out after
nearly three centuries culture and in
strange climate. He suggests that good
crops can be produced in Europe, only
from potatoes taken from the gorges of the
Andes in Peru or Chili-the places where
they are indigenous.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

The DUm..-It' will be seen by our
Springfield correspondence that the threat
cned duel between two worthless in the con-
vcnton, has ended as ridculously as it COM
menced. The heroes went to St. Louis
stopped at the most frequcnted house. so
that the police could have no trouble to find
them--and having, in anticipation of such
an event, prudently taken their bail along
with them, rs soon as they were arrested,
they were released. and then shook hands
and made up. and probably agreed never
henceforh and forevermore again to twit on
facts connected with scenes on TiHegQr
HH.- Ottawa Free Trader.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01
TERMS:

The TELEGRApu is printed on a sheet equal IN
size to the largest paper in the territory, and is fur
nished to subscribers at So per annum If paid IN
advance s. 80, within six months, and So, if pay
ment be longer delayed.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Inserted at the rate of one dollar per square for the
first insertion, and twenty-five cents per square for
each subsequent insertion.
Yearly advertisements inserted as follows: One
column, S25 Three-quarters S20 Half SIS; One
fourth, Sl2 One square. or twenty lines, SIS. Pro
fessional and business cards S.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

CHINESE THERNoMETEE.-A missionary
writing home from China says, that the
Chinese use little fire, and measure cold bv
the thickness of jackets. Three jackets
cold is moderately cool; six jackets cold is
keen' and from ten to sixteen jackets cold is
extremely severe-the jackets resembling
n bali of carpet rags.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

Parliamentary REroRM-FREEDoM OF
ELEcTIoN.-ln the Times, of Friday. APP
peared the following scientific advertise
ment:--"Wanted to purchase, of the value
of from 100000 to R7O.O0O. an estate car
rying with it sufficient Parliamentary IN
Jiance to enable the purchaser to obtain a
seat in The next Parliament"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

PLASTER AT GRAND RAPIDS, MIcH.-
The plaster or gypsum quarrlcs are situated
about three miles south of this village. The
plaster is taken ont about ten feet below the
surface, and is found over large tracts of
ground, and is doubtless inexhaustibe.-
After being broken up, ii is ground in COM
mon French burr mll-stones, like wheat.
4 single run of stones can manufacture / 90
barrels in twenty four hours. There is
bout 70 barrels made here, per day, and
sold at the mill, at 81 per barrel. It's also
prepared for stucco and hard finish, and in
that state is sold for 50 per barrel. This
must become, eventually Il very large bush
ness, as it is an article which will be extern
sjycIy used by the farmers. as dressing
for their lands, and these quarrics will be
the chief source. of supPIy.-LCor. Detroit
Free Press.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

ADVICE OF CouNsEL.-Thcre is a well
known custom prevailing in our criminal
courts, of assigning counsel to such prison.
ers as have no one to defend them. On
one occasion, the Court finding a man ac-
cused of theft, and without counsel, said to
a lawyer who was present
MIR. -, please to withdraw with the
prisoner, confer with him. and then give
him such counsel as may be best for his in
terest''
The lawyer and his client then withdrew
and In fifteen or twenty minutes the lawyer
returned into the Court
"Where is the prisoner" asked the
Court.
lie is gone your honor" said the hope
iul legal limb. /" Your honor told me to
gave him the best advice for his interest,and
as he said he was guilty, thought the best
counsel conld offer him was to 'cut and
rum which he took at once"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

Il The Buffalo Republican nominales
NtAS Wright As the Democratic candidate
Tor the neat Presidency.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01
INTERESTING MISCELLANY.
CONTRASTS.
BLAcKwooD PnlLosoPH1s1NG.


BLACKwooD PHILOsoPHIsING.
The editor of Blackwood's Magazine
says, in his last number:
Great indeed has been the changes wrought
by three centuries in the world beyond the
Atlantic. The difference in the manner of
foundation of the English and Spanish en-
pres in America is not more striking than
the contrast offered by their progress and
present condition.
The Spaniard of the sixteenth century
was not content with a log house in the
wilderness; it suited not his lofty and chiv
alrOus notions to clear land and plough it,
and water the stubborn furrow with his
forehead's sweat. For him, the bright GU
irass, the charging steed, the wild encoun-
ter with tawny hosts, reminding him Of the
day, when, after eight hundred years strug-
gle, he chased the last Saracen from iberia $
shores. For him the glitterng gold mine,
the rich plantation, the cringing throng Of
Indian serfs. One day n cvalier Of fortune
with horse and arms for sole possessions,
the next he sat upon the throne whence he
had hurled some far-dcscended prince, some
Inca demi-god, or feather crowned cacquc.
And at the period that few scattered bands
of expatriated malelactors, and of refugees
for opinions sake, flying from persecution
to the wilderness, toied out a scanty and
and laborious existence in the forests and
prairies of North America, and alone repre-
scented the Anglo Saxon race in the new
world, Spain was in secure and undismrb-
ed enjoyment Of two vast and productive
empires. To-day, how great the contrast
The unwieldly Spanish colonies have crum-
bled and fallen to pieces-the petty English
settlements have grown into a nourishing
and powerful nation. And we behold the
descendants of the handful of exiIes who
first colonzcd ''the wild new England
Shore penetrating, almost unopposcd, to
the heart Of the country that Montczuma
ruled, and Cortez was the first to conquer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

GEN. WoRTH.-We find in the New
Orleans Picayune letter from Mr. Ken
dali dated June 27, which states that n
Coar, of Inquiry, called by Gen. Worth.
bad been in session for 9 day or two. II
seems that Gen. Scott in some way ex-
pressed himself dissatisfied with not only
the te-ns Of the capiulation entered mo
with the Pueblanos by Gen. W. but also
with sorae Of the acts Of the latter while in
command ofthe city. Gen. Worth prompt
" called for an investigation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

CAPTAIN Jo.-During Doniphan's march
from FL Passo to Chihuahua, the black SER
wants of the different officers of the regiment
formed themselves into company. There
were twelve of them, of which number G.
lcvcn were officers and one high private,
10. - servant to Lieutenant D, was
elected Captain. He was the blacklist of
the crowd and sported a large black teath-
or with small black hat-also large sa-
brc with an intensely bright brass hit
whichsamc sabre was eternaIIv getting in
volved in the intricate wndings of his bow
legs. With 10 for Captain, they were
formidable body, and to hear them talk. they
would work Notwithstanding the battle
of Sacramento, however, the company were
not to be seen. after The action was over
they were cspicd breaking out from the
wagons and Joining III the pursuit. That
evening one of our officers attacked Joseph
about his company.
"WcII, 10, hear your men were hid be
hind the wagons, during the Gght!'
'bicu;cnant, Use berry sorry To say tam
dc trul! | done cherry ting calId on de
patcrism of de mem iujokcd dem by all
dcv hold most dcarh in dis world az de
mex, but is no 90; dcy would git on de
wrong side ofde wagons
But what did you do ihcrc?'
II stood dar gitin' cooler and de film
kept gittin' hotter, an at last dc cannon
balls come so ormightv Eass. thought the
hess ting dis nigga could do war to get be-
hin de 'cogonS hiSscU."- Rcyajllc.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

\ Massachusetts volunteer. writing from
Monterey, makes the following statement
THE mothers, here, have a great prac-
tcc of selling their daughters to the soldiers.
saw two beautiful girls, one eighteen and
the other sixteen, sold last week, the first
for sxty-four and the last for sixty dollars. -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

About 100000 have been subscribed TO
the stock of the Galena and Chicago Rail
Road in this city Che. Dem.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

Three great inventions mark the year
1916; Smelling copper BY electricity, gun
cotton. and amputauon Of limbs and other
surgical operations. without pain, under the
influence of 4 certain gas.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-01

Az ARGUMENT WELL PUT.-A subsCri-
her to the New York Commercial, who
has taken that paper fourteen years, makes
the following sensible remarks in letter
enclosing remittance for another years
subscriptions
My means are small-but | abiurcd
from wine, alcohol aud other strong drinks
in June, 1912, and have kept houorably to
my pledge; the saving under this head more
than pays for my newspapers; ndthcgrat-
iication which the pcrusai Of them gives
me is beyond calculation in dollars and
cents. When look aronnd among my
neighbors, and see many smart, intelligent
men, who seem to take an interest in the
welfare of their beloved country, and vet
from false economy deny themselves and
their families the advantage and pleasure
of newspaper, | feel sorry on their ac-
count"