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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17
CLAWS SPEECH

o." The National Era has a very able editorial in
review of Clays Speech, which we should he glad
10 publish entirc-but It's length lorbids this week
We make an extract, however, which we commend
to the attention OF the reader as very justly and
handsomely showing up the inconsistencies into
which the wings, particularly at the north, have
been led by blind and foolish admiration OF their
great embodiment and idoI-lIcnry Clay;
Was ever such spectacle presented -
Mr.. Corwin, of the leading public men and
Presidential aspirants Of the Wing party, is
the tirstto breach the issue, NO More Ter
rltory,' and upon precisely the grounds
advanced by Henry Clay, but accompanies
this issue with frank ayowal of adhesion
to The Wilmot Provlso, should territory be
annexed. 4 few of the Anu-Slavery
Wings raise shout for the " Wagon Boy,
but it soon dies away, and he is regarded as
hors du combat.
Then comes Mr.. Webster. He takes
bold, decided, manly ground against the ex'
tension of slavery, under any circumstances
into any new territory thatmay be acquired.
But We hear no shoutngs at all. The ABB
Ouuon W hlSS complain 'hat nc uoes ho' :"
far enough. The Conservative Wings
think him highly respectable gentleman.
: Next comes Henry Clay! He simply
takes the ground Of Judge Berrien, the
Southern Wing ground" No More Ter
ritorv he takes it solely because the
acquisition of territory will bring with ii a
" frebrand'-he assumes the ground avow-
ed by Mr.. Polk. that he has no desire for
the acquisition Of foreign territory. for the
purpose of propagating Slavery; but he
does no. take The ground of the Wimot
Pro,iso-hc does not stand by the side .Ql
Mr.. Corwin or MIR. Webster, in opposition
10 the extension Of STARE territory-he does
mo; give anybody the least ground for an
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17
our friend and obcdicnt scrv't.
|. n. STODDARD.

The Rev. F. w, Taylor, Chaplain in
L. S. Navy, has recently published vol
ume giving an account Of his cruise in the
flag ship OF the home squadron, in which
he aIludes to the execution of Jackson, a
seaman, for striking an officer:
LAS drew near him the words came
from his lips, il earnestncss Of enlrcaly!
oh God--haye mercy on my soul!
oh Christ-have mercy ON my soul!
Oh Jesus, into Thy hand commit my
spirit!'
1t was while one of the last two scntcn-
ces was dwelling on the lips Of the un!ortu-
nale man, that the officer leaning over the
forccastle deck. said in 4 rather suppressed
voice, FIRE. At the same moment the
platform on which the prisoner stood, rose
the prisoner himself bounded few feet
in the air as the loud report of the cannon
echoed Overlhe waters and, as iIno space
had interviewed, the now scnsCess, but one
moment before praying man, WAS hanging
ut the forc-vard arm of the Saint Mary =
No muscle movcd-nO limb contracted.
The conclusion of the gun had indeed killed
him and there hung the spectacle fer a
fleet to look upon, as evidence thata broken
law will have It's penalty, and TO what an
end man may suddenly be brought, IN
the indulgence Of one cJuiiifi0n Of pas
sion :"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

IL Why does the editor of the American not
assert what he insnuates with reference 70 what we
said last week on the subject of advertising. Al
though we made no particular alluson to the sheet
over which he presdcs yet since be has gN en- us oc
casion to refer to the subject we will state, what
the editor knous that we print weekly nearly 200
papers more than he does, and yearly about 10000
more, and that consequently the Telegraph is to
that extent better medium of advertising Tor those
who desire for their advertisements the widest cir
culation and yet without the candor to CONFESS 1t OF
the courage TO deny it, he sneaks behind an inst""-
alton that we uttered an untruth.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

OuR HARBoR.-In the hurry of preparing our
article OF last week concerning the commerce, i'm
provements &c, OF Southport, Sc, eral inaccuracies
occurred, among which we're one or two on the
subject of the hdrbor which it may be well to cor
rect.
As this improvement had been LEFT, on the cx-
penditure of the appropriations made by Congress
it was evident that without q farther expenditure
Immediately the work that had been done would
prove 10 be of more injury than benefit, Beds OF
sand were rapidly accumulating between the piers
and delay in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF operations
beyond the present season would IT was Justly
feared, make the work OF clearing ont and compile
ting the harbor an interminab.e one, In view Of
this state oil things il was deemed matter Of press
ing importance regarded the interests of the
Government, the Lake commerce, and the village
that something be done to place the inpro'e ment
n, least in cond ton OF security. Accordingly it
vas suggested that efforts lie made to effect a loan
for this object Efforts were made, and an amount
OF money which was deemed sufficient TO meet the
purpose stated, was fortunately raised \ loan was
sfsfted not the faith OF the village corporations
as enormously stated, but upon individual security
The s@m of $500 has been IL, auced ~ the corpo
rajor which, with $500 advanced bye KimbalL Esq.
is ali that was procured beyond tie loan negotiated
Operations on the harbor were nov resumed. not
"undcr the direction OF the trustees, but under the
direction of the Typographical Bureau, through
C. r. Alton, Esq, the United States agent
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17
THE CENSES.

The census OF the town inst taken shows popu-
laiiOn of but 2S7O souls. The census of June Of
last year shows an enumeration of 2005 thus ma
nIfesting actual decrease rather than such an in
erraIe as might have been expected from the eyi-
Dent progress OF things around as We may be
mistaken but do think this census does not show
our numbers correctly We know that since the
census Of June of last year was taken, one hundred
and twenty dwelling houses have been erected in
this town and they arc now tcnAn'cd; how then
there can be decrease Of population we know not
IL can hardly be that the enumeration was fully and
accurately made, in view of the fact We mention
and besides VIC have baen Informed by several hsais
Of families that their families had not been enume
rated. 1his may be a mistake of theirs, and the
mattsr may have been doue up correctly and accu-
Ea:ely, but there must and will be doubt, on the
subject, Until IT is again tested. And to the end
that il may be again tested and all fully satisfied
il is proposed 10 take the census again a small
contribution from those interested will effect it, am
j, is desirable that it be done without delay.
We believe thar never be.ore in the history Of our
village has there been a more active business con.
dne;ed ;in all departments than this fall. We know
that in no one year before has there been so much
money invested in substantial and permanent i'm,
proVements as the present. Why then there should
be decrease Of population, passes our compreLen,
sion. II cannot be, and we are confident that
census, carefully and accurately taken, will show
the mistake
The town of Pike also shows a decrease This
IL another strange circumstance Have the inhab-
ltants deserted the rich and productive lands of that
town, and gone TO other par's? 1t is rather too
newly settled for that; and a the present time, its
farms are much more likely 10 lie divided and new.
ly settled than consolidated and partially aban.
doned
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

A IIoAx-They DO say that our enterprisIng
friend of the American, who is always on the Gun
viye for the latest intelligence had imposed upon
him by some graceess wag, one OF last years mes
sagcs, for genuine one OF this years delivery, and
determined TO be IN advance OF all cecmporares
he proceeded to put it in type with all Dispatch
sapent friend looking over the composltors shou
der thought he perceived something IN 1t winch
looked familiar, when investigation was had
AMI proceedings stopped. They do say that OIL
friend was indi gnant few.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

After the usual preliminary remarks
which we omit, the President introduces the
main topic of his message
No change has taken place in orr rela-
tons with Mexico, since the adjournment
of the last Congress. The war in which
the United States were forced to engage
with the government of that country still
continues.
deem it unnecessary, after the full expo
silion of them contained in my message OF
the llth of May, 1916, and my annual
message al the commencement of the SEES
sion of Congress. in December last, TO relt-
crate the serious causes of complaint we
had against Mexico. before they commenced
hostiIues.
1t is sufficient on the present occasion to
say, that the wan,on violation of the rights
of persons and property of our citizens
committed by Mexico, her repeated acts oil
bad faith, through a long series Of years
and her disregard of solemn treaties, stipu.
lating for indemnity to our injured citizens
not only constituted ample cause Of war OF
our part, but were of such an aggravated
character as would have justified us before
the whole world. in resorting to this ex
IRENE remedy. With an anxious desire te
avoid rupture between the two countries
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17
For the Southport Telegraph.
SNr,,,,n W.. n 10 70

SOUTHPORT. W is, Dec. ID, lS41.
DEAR SIR:-
On the occasion Of the opening of the
new schooi-h0use in the north ward of this
village, resolution was passed, requesting
me 10 furnish, for publication in Your paper,
the statistical information which had there
gwen Ia calculation of the proposition that
Ignorance is crime"
In compliance with such request. permit
me to state, that by the returns of the re-
spectlve sherifs of the several counties OF
the state of New York, it appears that du-
ring the year 1874 there were I65 persons
convicted of criminal offences in Courts OF
Record in that STATE, and that of these, only
were well educated;
80 had a toerabIy good education;
AZ had a common education;
6l2 could barely read and write;
343 could not read end writes
ll6 unknown;
325 had been in prison before.
More than half had lost one or both pa
rents;
More than half were Incorporate
More than half were unmarried!
During the same year, 1912 persons
were convicted of criminal offences before
Courts OF Special Sessions and Police Courts
in the cities of that state. Olthcse, only
$ had a tolerabIy good education;
90 had a common education;
G33 could not read;
904 could not write;
1000 were never married
800 had been imprisoned before;
992 were born abroad;
1886 had lost a father;
76S had lost both father and mother;
1859 were under 80 years of age;
lI40 were Incorporate.
If thG siatemcnt OF these facts can tend,
In any degree, 10 arouse the ph,!anlhropisl
10 renewed exertions in the cause of univer-
sal education, or to excite the Ielhargical to
action in its behalf, | am happy in being
able 10 furnish YOU with il, and have no
doubt that it will afford YOU pleasure to
give it publicity.
Another prorcsition( attempted ohe estab-
lished on the occasion referred to) was, that
A" education induces longevity" but have
not, at this time, leisure 10 furnish You with
the somewhat curious as well as interesting
biographical and statistical proofto sustain it
| will say TO your young reader, howev.
er, that he will find it a pleasant task to as
certain the ages Of the signcrs of the De-
clarallon of American independence, and
the Presidents of the United States. Also
the ages of Zcnophica, Nencphon, Sopho-
cles, Ieno, Pythogaras, Thucydides. Socra.
ties, Varro, Lucian, Epcurs. Ovid, Horace,
Pliny, Virgil, Bacon, Hale. Locke, Milton,
Murray, Newton, Coke. Blackstone, Wei
lington, Jackson, Harrison, Clay, Van Blu
rem, Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Madison.
and host oGoter distinguished and learned
men, of advanced age, dead and living,
who were educated when young.
or 10 Greek AUTHORS, thirty lived more
than 100 years each, and the others more
than eighty wears.
Your friend and obedicn scfv't.
|. n. STODDARD.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

Pay as goa go.-Justice forbds that
men should purchase that for which they
cannot pay; and that rule Of justice obser-
we'd through life will always work out com
petence and comfort. There is but one
secret in the successful pursuit Of life;
whatever be your incomc-2pend less
Whatever be your circumstances-pay
when you purchase. One hundred dollars
in community acting upon this principle
will 90 further and do more dian five hun
dred in a community where every body is
debtor or creditor where every siXpcucc
has to be chased till il costs more than ii is
worth-and the labor getting, exceeds the
labor of earning.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17
uyAccordng to the census JUS, completed, the

GyAccordng to the census just completed, the
population of Milwaukee city is 1880 On the
Isl OF une last year twas but 9,6lo and 10 1910,
only seven years ago, Milwaukee had bnt as many
hundreds as she can now count thousands.
The exports Of Milwaukee during the season OF
navigation. just closed, were 59s.oll bush. wheat,
81 $40 bbls flour 63i OF beet and pork, Ashes l27-
l35 lbs hides , 96l do lead and shot 1,1GOG49
do. wool 1925 do sundries 1881 do. I'm
Observation-Disclosures, lj25i,34o lbs, salt 2s,Sll
barrels sundries, in bulk. 2e,l62 do, immigrant :
luggage 81 SIS do, lumber lS,l1l,352 feet. shin
giles S.6I6,IU0 The increase OF exports over last
wear, in all the leading articles, has been 100 per
cent, and in the article OF wheat nearly 200 per
cent
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

IL The editor of the American appears to be
exceedingly anxious that we shall notice him-a
disagreeabe task which we should prefer to a, Old,
but which, for the sake of gratifying him, will
encounter. He wants TO know our opinion on va
rious subjects Now We shall mol sit down and
udnc our opinions TO crafty him, any one else.
Ii our views all subjects coming within the pro-
vince OF newspaper review do not sufficiently man
fest themselves without special effort on our part,
ihey will have to remain unmani estcd. y reader
of our paper, of sense, be at no loss for
our views on the subjects in regard to which til s
editor inquiries, for we have very plainly presented
them at frequent times in our columns. To return
the compliment we have not the least Gesire to
know what his views are on aay subject, We
consider it a matter OF no kind of Importance, We
trust he will not ask again to notice him. for al
though we like to accommodate, we think this It
is asking most too much Of person good nature.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

inference that he would not oppose all at
tempts to exclude Slavery from new terrific
ry-lna word, he stands unpledged to a
single practical measure ia favor of Human
Freedom, and with an impenetrable veil
over has purposes and wishes, should terri
tory be acquired from Mexico; and yet,
Mr. Corwin is to be discarded, Mr.. Web
ster slurred over, Mr.. Clayton forgotten.
the entire non-slayeholding interest of the
country once more placed under in the per-
sons of its representatives, and in the lam
guage of the Oneida Morning Herald
- As one man, wilt the Wing party, pla-
cling him on their front, press forward to the
charge, and, with him as their noble chief,
will they win the victory of FREEDOM.
AS ehaff before the wind, will fly the
scattered lrgions Of Slavery. No human
power can withstand the onward march
OF Freedoms army, led by Henry Clay"
" Freedoms ARMY Does ''JuStice TO
Henry Clay" require such perversion of
of TRUTH We protest against this bare
faced attempt to mistify and mislead the
public mind. If You wish to abandon the
issue, mo More Nare Territory" do it,
Ifyou wish to rally upon the sole ground
Of, " No More Territory" do it. If Won
are fixed in your purpose to run Henry
Clay for the Presidency, do it. You have
a right to do SO. Butyou have no right to
outrage Truth and Decency, by demanding
the votes of Abolitonlsts and Wilmot Pro-
vso men, on the false, utterly groundIess
pretcnce, that Henry Clay is an apostle of
Freedom, supporter Of The Proriso.
pledged opponent Of SlaUery Ertcnsion!
lou knoc better. Place his claim upon
other grounds-upoH the assumption that
is wise, moderate, patriotic, experienced,
deserving much from his country, capable
of harmonizing the Wing party, and we, for
one, have no contest with you. We might
concede much to him in all these respects
how much, it is not necessary to say
But when we, as .4,,h- Slavery uofers, are
called upon 10 repose our confidence in him,
as an .7ati- Harery leader, we are driven
to the conclusion that you are not as
honest. or as intelligent. % you ought TO be.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

The LATE CAPT. QUARLEs.--A correspondent Of
the Wisconsin Democrat writing from Mexico, says:
1t Col Howard of the 18th, speaking TO me OF
the death of Quarles and Goodman, said, to think
that the only two Of our officers killed should he
the best in the regiment Neither of them feared
death , From every quarter we hear concurrent
testimony 10 the merit of Capt Quarles, nothwith-
standing the short time permitted hin, 10 win for
himself name. Had he been spared. we have no
doubt he would have won for himself high and
honorable distinction
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

Trio TrmhS.-A good mana real
Christian-seldom sees a defect in his
neighbor. A pure lake reflects the beautiful
sky, the clouds, and the over-Eanging trees;
but when it is riled, it reflects nothing that
is pure. A bad mana real scoundrel--
seldom sees a good trait in the character of
his neighbor. An imperfect glass reflects
nothing correctly, but shows its own def
cheney. A perfect mirror reflects nothing
but bright and pure images.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

Speaking of the 18th commandment, and its viola
ton in our office we recoect but one marked case
and this may be the to which the editor of the
American alludes. About three months ago this
editor, without our knowledge or consent entered
onr office on the Sabbath, and occupied good por-
ton of the day in the business of printing Pros
pectus for Vol. of the Southport American. We
stand ready to prove this, il proof be required. The
mere fact of his working on the Sabbath is not the
worst or the meancst part ofthe business It's his
stealing into our office, in our absence prying into
affairs, and then endeavoring to make us respon
sible for the sins he himself commits. We shall
be cautious hereafter to keep this inter'opcr from
our premises if lock and key will eject it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17
FIRST NEWS FROM WASHINGTON

II a Telegraphic despatch announces the cleo
ton of c. WINTHROP, OF Massachusetts, wing,
as Speaker Of the House of Representatives
Senators and Representatives from every State of
the Union, except Texas, were in attendance the
first day OF the session
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

~ In our table of exports last week, we omit
ted to insert an item of 1000 lbs. of soap, TO Nil
waukee. from the factory of Mark Noble. Al
order for 6000 lbs more, for the same market, ha:
been received al this factory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

IL Tue Maguo'i, Telegraph line between De.
trolt and Buffalo Will not be in working order before
next Aprl--so that we shall not have complete
line beiwcca here and New Y orr as soon as anuci.
pa,ci The line between Milwaukee ana netro4,
WI ~ completed so-r:.ue in january
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

~ The amount of money received for public
lands at the Mineral Point Land Office since its
first establishment in 1884, is S1,22S,S $50 SO, TIE
heaviest amount taken in any one year, was up
wards Of 100000 in 1886; the smallest amount.
$500 in 1912, The receipts for eleven months
Of the present year were Sl44,6Q5
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

IMMIGRATIoN.-The number ofemigrants from
the old word, during the past season, has been
beyond all former example. The returns made
TO the Secretary of State, by the Collectors al the
hive principal ports, by whom they are laid before
Congress, exhibit the following statement during
the year ending September 80, i647 The ag-
giegate OF the preceding year is also given:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

Insanity of Queen TictOria.-The ru-
NOR gains credence, says the correspondent
of tho Courier DIES UnIs, in circles of the
highest authority. of symptoms of insanity
having been manifested by her majesty.
The well known liability Of her family to
thes malady, strengthens the PROBABILITY Of
this report.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

FoLSET q. PALMER. at Lis real estate and Coal
Agencies,
NO GO, Pine street Philadelphia
-'Tribnne Buildings. New York
No. Is, State street Boeton and
Southeast corner OF Baltimore aud Calvert strts.
Baltimore,
IS agent TOR receiving subscriptions for the TEL
EsaARH
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

"How do YOU contrlve 10 raise your
rent!" said law tavern lounger to an IN
dustrious. thriving farmer. Why sir,
said the latter. Il put my plough into the
ground, and after it is we'll broken up drop
in seed. and thus raise potatoes, wheat,
corn. cabbage, parsnips, and-the reTf!'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

The Uuion saws that Mr. Bell, the newly elect
ed Senator from Tennessee. has comm ted HIM
self against the resolutions OF Mr.. Clay, and that
his election turned upon his opposition 10 the no
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

ICr- A correspondent Of the New York Evening
Post, at the close OF long communication on the
subject OF the Position and Prospects OF the demo-
cratic party proposes that the following issues be
adopted and inscribed upon the democratic banner
Support OF the War.
California and san Francisco.
Free Trade.
The Sub-Ireasurv.
4" And President pledged to leave tic Slavery
Question Ia the decision OF Congress"
uudss tins standard the writer thinks the party
must triumph The EDITOR Of ihc Post does not dc.
sire to b. hrd responsible :or t,.e views advanced
but says ~ regard 10 the communicative. that II
GENES ron scarce 10 wh!ch No have always look
ed, and not N4uiy, for a wArm aud dlsinJerosIcj
support Of the principles vhleh form the basis OF
she demoFFstie party
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-12-17

~ 1t has been suggested IN New York 70 cree,
= moRUneIt 10 the memory OF Has Wright A
correspondent Of the Post says. the nohlc>' mouu-
ment winch could be ercc:ci, would be a collection
and publication in bco'l form of his speeches and
Writings his idea is a good one and we trust
will be adOp'el \ boo> OF this kind, including
his life with his writings, would be 4 valuable al
dtion to the historical AMI political literature OF the
country, and, IN It's sale might afford a handsome
sum Tor the benefit OF has family.