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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

"ALL MEN THINK ALL MEN MORTAL BUT
THEMsELvEs.-We believe it is Dean Swift i,
who relates the anecdo,e Of ON Irish noble
man, who, having become EMBARRASSED by
high living in London, retired at the age Of
eighty four to his estate in Ireland, TO nurse
his fortune, in order that he might after
wards return again TO enjoy the pleasure
Of the capitol.
Some few years since we knew rich
individual in Chester county, Pa, who had
attained nearly or quite to the age of 80,
who was in the habit Of saying, elf should
happen TO die, my boy John ga juvenile son
Of 65) would be very rich man"
The late Judge Martin, whose seat on
the Supreme bench was vacated last year,
by the adoption of the new constitution of
Louisiana, said it was a loss of $4,000 to
him, because that was The capital repre-
scented by his annual salary Of 5000, cal.
culating interest at ten per cent. The
Judge at the time was cighty-two years oil
age. Many other instances could be
mentioned to confirm the truth of Youno's
line, that he ads this article I'm. o. Bulletin
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27
JEFFERSON.

Mr.. Jefferson was beyond the ordinary
dimensions, being upwards Of six feet two
inches in height, thin, but we'll formed,
erect in his carriage, and imposing in his
appearance. His complexion fair, his
hair, originally red, became white and
silvery in old age, his eyes were light blue,
sparkling with intelligence and beamlng
with philanthropy: his nose was large, his
forehead broad, and his whole countenance
indicated sensib liiy and profound thought.
His manners were simple aud polished,
yet dignifed, md oil who approached him
we're rendered perfectly al ease, both by
his republican habits and his genuine polite
ness. His disposition being cheerful, his
conversation was lively and enthusiastic.
remarkable for the purity Of his colloquial
dicton and corr ectness Of his phraseo!ogy.
He disliksd form and parade, and his dress
was remarkably plain, and sloyenly. Be.
nevolence and liberaliiy were prominen,
traits Of his disposition. To his slaves re
was an in1uIgen, master. As ncighbor.
he WINS much esteemed for his liber,liiy and
friendly Offices. As friend, he was ar.
dent aud unchangeable; and, az host, the
'nUnifcence Of hospitality was carried to
the excess Of seifimpoverishmen.. He
possessed great ortude Of mind, and his
command Of temper was such that he was
never seen in passion. ~lea ID 1aa
"a As man ofleiters, and vo,ary Of sci
ence, he acquired high distinction. In the
classics and in several European langua-
ges, as we'll rs mathematics, he attained q
proficiency not common 10 American stu
dents. ag' bsaa Jf =. a.g8g aY li.
With regard 10 his political opinions, and
his charac or as statesman, his country.
mon have differed in their estimates. By
some persons he has been cons dered as
one of the most pure, amiable, digni6ed,
wise, and patriotic Of men. By Others he
has been considered as remarkably deiec
tive in tho qualities which dignity and a.
dorm human life, and as one Of the most
wrong headed statesmen that ever lived.
Posterity will judge which Of these opin.
ions ~ right. HIS writings, which agree
able TO directions left by him, have been
published since his death, afford ample
materials for judging Of his character
They CONSIST Of four volumes octave, Of
correspondence, anas, etc. bun .,s1.v 3
The religious opinions of Mr.. jefferson
were peculiar and eccentric. His wri-
t:ngs show that he was free thinker, with
preference for some Of the doctrines Of
Unitarianism. In letter to a friend he
says: III have TO thank you for your
pamphlets on the subject of Unilarianism,
and to express my qualification with your
Efforts for the revival Of primitive Christi.
anity in your quarter. | confidently ex.
pect that the present generation will see
UnI.arianism become the general religion
Of the United States."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

ALL IS WELL.--Whe the hum OF 5u-
s'neess has ceased in populous city; when
fainter aud still mole E. int grows the laugh
and the reve'y,and the heavy tread Of the
straggler upon the stone pavement has
solitary ami unearlhly sound; when hush
ed is every murmur, and midnight broods
over the palace aud the hut, who, in ltat
still moment, when from turret and from
tower peals The passing hour, has not been
Stalled by The cry of sail Is well' from the
guardian Waterman Of The night, and been
sootbed and Gained by the magic sound2
All is not well-wilh The young mother
as she leans over the fevered couch, and
wipes the dealh-damp from the marble
brow Of her only ch,ld-nor with the vois-
~ of pleasure as he prays for the dawning
OF light hoping 10 assunge the pain, caused
by the intoxicating cup,and perhaps mon
i'or within VIII ch tells him of damning and
accused deeds of days gone by-nor with
the opPresser of The widow and the orphan.
as he remembers the ogonzin supplica.
lions Of his victms-nor with The states.
rnan.as he beholds The scepre Of power and
the diadem OF glory passing away forever
nor with the gambler in the gorgeous sa
loon, as deeply quaffing spiced wine, he
selzes with gaunt and jewelIed hand the
dice box, and dashes aside the pleasures Of
home once rendered dear, but for his own
turpidty. And, oh! the heat, there of his
wife, broken, and which chung to him and
will fondly cling TO him 10 the last. To
all these that cry sounds like a funeral
knell-and brings neither hope nor conso-
la'ion when the list hour Of man has been
numbered, land his life fickeis in tho so X
ct. Happy the person who can look calm
y back to the past, end putting ,ha, ques-
ton 10 his soul, hear the gladdening, tho
heart cheering response from the uncrriny
monitor within, ALL Is WELL.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

Anti Slavery Movement in Delaware -
A Wilmington Paper says that peli ions
are in circulation recommending the Legis
lature to abolish slavery on fair and equi
table terms. The paper very quietly adds
awe have heretofore said that no other
measure would cendnce So much to the
prosperity Of little Delaware. A tide of
emigration would SET in here to buy up and
improve our old and worn out Ian MS, and
the million acres supposed 10 be contained
in Delaware would be worth more than five
millions Of dollars more as soon as such
a law is passed. Our interests require it.
There are only abou, 1000 slaves in Della
ware"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

Low To REGULATE CLOCK OR A WATCH.
Observe through small hole in win
dow shutter the time any fixed star disap-
pears behind chimney, or any other OBJ
ject at small distance; and if on the sue
cecding night it comes to The meridian 3
minutes Sc seconds sooner by the clock or
watch, and On the next night minutes 50
seconds sooner, the next night ! l minutes
AZ seconds sooner, and 50 on for every
night, sooner in that proportion, your watch
is right. In one month the variation from
tho first observation will be two hours, in
three months six hours, in six months II
hours, in nine months eighteen hours. and
in twelve months twenty-iour hours.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27
Lake Canal Transp0rtation.
VANDEWATER'S
0SWegO line of lake boats.

THE PROPRlETORS
OF this old established Line will, during
the season, run their Daily Line o: Lake
Boats between New York and Oswego.
direct, without transhipment at Albany. in
connection wi,ha line Of substantial Schoon-
ers, plying between Oswego and the va
rious Ports on the Upper Lakes.
The splend new Steam Propeller JAMES
WOOD, Of 400 tons buur,hen, and the
Oswego and Chicago Line Of sail vessels,
H. Fitzhugh & Co., Proprietors, plying
between Oswego, Milwaukee, Racine,
Southport, Chicago and intermediate ports
will run in connection with this line af.
fording superior facilities for the transpor-
,aton Of emigrants, and all kinds Of prop.
erty, to or from Lake Michigan. e.
GO Property shipped by this line is in
surod from New York TO Oswego, but no
further, except BY special contract. r, 4,
L.. -.t rs PRoPRIEToRs,
r, ], VAN DEWATER, .4
100 Broad st, N, Y, T.,
w, H, VAN DEWATER, 1O5 Pier Alb.
h, FtIZHUGH & co. Ospego, .,g
JAM KS PECK g. CO.,aChicago
c, |, HUTCHINSON g. CO., Agents,
outhport w. r
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

CALIFoRNYA.-ssTheC California is pub
lished regularly at Monterey, once week,
by Messrs. Cotton g. Semp!e. From one
OF the articles we copy the following
"The destiny Of California is fixed-she
is to become free and independent State
"a member Of the North American con-
federacy. She is no longer to be subject
to foreign arbitrary power, to domestic
revolutions or military rule. She is Ia make
her own laws, manage her own resou, css,
and found those institutions in which her
children are TO End happy home.
California has hitherto possessed but
very lew advantages for developing her re :
sources. Her lands have been in the hands
of but few individuals, whose enormous
grants discourage emigration. These lands
withou. disturbing legitimate titles, will
now find occupants. They will be pur.
chased ny thrifty population, framed to
habits Of industry. Golden harvests will
wave over hills and valleys, where now
only the br;cr and brambls are seen, and
where only the howl of the wolf is heard;
the gloomy silence Of the wild cascade will
be broken by the thunder Of the factories,
where art and industry will roll out upon
the public their riches; products.
This may seem too flsttering a picture,
hut it is no more than what is seen and
felt through the length and breadth OF the
United States. The same spirit which
has made the farmer and mechanic wealthy
there, will make them wealthy here. The
same spirit that has carried the advan.
tage of an education TO every child there
will carry the advantages to every child
here. The same spirit that has founded
asylums there for the ;nfrm, the deaf and
dumb the blind, the house less widow and
orphan, will found the same beneficial in
ST buttons here. Such 10 the destiny Of
California, such the patrimony which the
aged, now descending into their graves,
bequea,h 10 their children. Who would
dread such vista? Who bar his offspring
from such heritage?
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

OLIVER LEE & Co.'S BANK, BUFFALO
|. T. Hatch, Esq, OF Buffalo, has been ap.
pointed President Of this institution, in
place Of o. Lee, deceased, and +. H +.
Tows, ESQ.,. of the Albany City Bank,
Cashier, in place Of B. c. Caryl, Esq, re.
signed.
We understand that Mr.. Tows will en.e r
upon the duties Of his Office, and assume
the responsible duties of the Bank on the
LIST Of February next. We take great
pleasure in commenting him to the ciii-
zens Of Of BuffaIo, as gentleman well and
practically qualified for the duties he as
sumes, and in every way entitled to their
confidence and respect.
The capital Of this Bank, we are inform
ed, is TO be considerably Increased. prior
to the opening Of navig,ion.--(Alb. Eve
Journal.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES papers Of the
18th had been received by the Western mail
at Pittsburgh. on the 9th. They contain
melancholy details Of destruction caused by
q flood in the Big Miami, on the I'd. Five
lives were lost. The Cincinnati and Day.
ton Canal is swept Of bridges, and is bro
ken and overlooked. The Whitewater Ca
nal is almost irreparably damaged. The
loss in lumber, flour, hogs and pork is i'm.
mense, and the destruction Of m. lis, &c. is
fearful. The price of pork in Cincinnati
had advanced one eight ofa dollar.-TTel-
graph.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27
THE GREAT REMEDY.
HOUSES (late Clemens) INDIAN TONIC
A SAFE AND SURE CURE FOR
CHILLS, AGUE AND FEVER

HOUSES late Clemens) INDIAN TONIC
A SAFE AND SURE CURE FOR
CHILLS. AGUE AND FEVER
In the unprecedented time Of Fine Hours.
The attention Of the public is particular.
~ called to this Great Remedy for Chlls
or Ague Aud Fever, and in doing so, the
proPrietors deem it proper TO make the fol-
lowing declarations, !he truth Of which. he
desires the people to test by trial, and he
will cheerful abide their decision, Wis
LIST. The article is pleasant and conven.
lent TO take. End. 1t will cure epery case
if the directions are observed. 3rd. II
will leave no injurious effects in the sys.
tenn; on the contrary, it imparts strength
10 the constitution. 4th. 1t is purely veg
etable, and will cure with perfect certainty
in FIVE hours. Certificates on the wrapper
around tae bottle, Of cures from six months
to ten years. standing.
Prepared and sold, Wholesale and retail,
BY GEO. w. HOUSE, Nashville, Tenn.
HOUSES PILE OINTMENT.
rs most valuable, safe. and certain cure
u for the PILES. @Numerous GER
,fcaies Of the happy effects OF this ONT
mont ma. be found upon the wrapper &C.
companying each bottle. $50 ,2.2,
Prepared only by GEO. w. HOUSE,
Nashville, Tenn. Price 81 per bottle.
For sale in Southport by Striker g.
Greene wholesale Agents, for Wisconsin,
Iopa, Michigan, northern illinois g. Ind :.
for which Territories and States all orders
should be addressed. ea5aise5a ..e8 ~.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27
INFATUATION OF GAMING.

A Mr.. Porter, ia the reign Of Queen An
ne possessed one Of the best estates in the
county OF observation-disclosures the fee ofwhich
lie lost in less than twelve months. a, haz-
ard.
The last night of his career, when he
had just perfected tie wicked work, and
was stepping dewn stairs 10 throw himself
into his carriage, which waited at the door
Of well known house, he suddenly went
back INTO The room where his friends were
assemb.sd,and insisted that the person with
whom he had been playing should give
him one chance of recovery or fsh, with
him; his rational propos ton was this: that
ms carriage, the 'rinkeis and loose money
IN his pockets, his town house. plate and
furniture, should be valued in lump. a,
certain sum, and be thrown 70. at a single
Cast: no persu1sors could prevail on I'm.
to depart from his purpose, he threw and
lost.
lie conducted the winner to the deor, ahd
told the coachnan that was his master.and
heroically went forih,withou, house, home,
or any credtable source Of support. He rs
tired to an obscure lodging in cheap part
oil the town, subsisiing partly on charity,
sometimes acting as the subst tu,e of mar
ker at billiard table, and occasion lily as
helper at livery stable.
In this miserable condition, with naked.
ness and famine staring him in the face,
exposed to the taunts and insults Of those
whom he had once supported, he was rec
osn'zeo ny an old ffiend gave him 10 gum
cas- to purchase necessaries.
he expended FIVE in procuring decent
apparef' with the remaining five 10 repair.
ed TO common gaming house, and increa
sed them to 80; he then adjourned TO
Whites, sat down with his former associ-
atep, and won 100000. Returning mex,
night. he lost all; and after subsis,ing mf.
ny years in AFFECT and sordid penury, died
aragged beegar, alta penny lodging house
at ST. Giles.
Had he fractured his leg on quitting the
gaming house with f29,O0o, or been doo
med by lettre de chachs, To straw, bread
and water, and shaved head, for SIX
months, in dark room it nigh, have bro,
him to his senses, and have prevented SO
ignominious relapse.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

THE CRY OF TRoY.-No longer ago
ago than l720-accordng 10 a travelling
correspondent, of The Boston Pot, the ter
rilory upon which the now lourishing city
of Troy stands, includ ng an cx,en, Of near
ly FIVE hundred acres, was rented TO ID. Van
Derheyden, at three bushels and three
pecks Of wheat, and four fat fowls per an.
mum. II was no, until the close OF the res
outon, that place attracted much attention
and the Yankees were The first to suggest
10 the Dutch proprieor,a dvison into TWO
lots
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27
MAY HAVE THE WHOLE FOR THAT SUM

MAY HAVE THE WHOLE FOR THAT SUM.
The Duke of Roquelaire, while ON a
journey, met at bill a, Toulouse, young
lady OF surprising beauty. He could not
forget her, and sent back by confidential
friend TO say she was the possessor of his
heart, and no would give fifty thousand
iouisdors for one hair Of her eye brow -
"Iake my compliments to the Duke" re
piled the lively lady, "and tell him do not
deal in retail; but since | have been so
happy as 10 please him he may have the
whole for that sum-"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

There were 1868 marriages in Massa.
chuse,ts last year, exclusive Of Boston,
November appears to be the favorite month
for marrying nearly double the number
taking place, as an average, over the 9TH
er mon hs. Between bachelors and maids,
the number of marriages was 3,03l;-wid-
overs and maids, SOB; widowers and 2l5.
Milford, in Worcester county, most favors
marriages, the propor!o on being l4S Of the
population, Lowell and West Cambridge
The next, one in 81; Hamilton, in Essex
county, l, in 60.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27
II F. r Al &.

The Telegraph 10 printed on double medium
., the rate of 92 per annum in advance, or $3.50
any time before the expiration of months from
he time of subscribing, or % ifpayment be longer
delayed.
No subscriptions received for a lees period than
three months, and paper discontinued until all
aIrearages are paid,
ADVERTISEMENTS,
Inserted at the rate Of dollar per square for the
IRIS, insertions and two shilling per square for each
subsequent insertion. ~.
A liberal deduction made to those who advertise
by the year. o-
Terms Of yearly advertisng-1 column, $25;
Z do, SEQ; 4 do, els; I do, $l2; l square, do.
is lines or less, 90. No advertiser ents inserted
at the above rates for less period than enc year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27
MADISON.

Mr.. Madison was Of small stature and
rather portIy. He had calm expression,
penetrating blue eyes, and was slow and
grave in speech. AT the e.cse of his Pres
idency he seemed care worn, wit: the ap-
pearance Of more advanced age than YVES
the fact. He was bald on the crown Of
his head, always wore his hair powdered,
and generally dressed in black. His man
ner mas modest and retiring, but in cenver-
sation he was pleasing and instructive,
having a mind we'll stored with The ,rea-
sures of learning. and being particularly
familiar with the political world. On his
accession to The presidency he restored
the custom Of levees at the Presidential
mansion which had been abolished by Mr..
Jefferson. 1t was on the occasion of these
levees that his accomplished lady, by her
polite and attractive attentions and man.
ners, shone with peculiar lustre. Mr.. Mad.
ison was fond Of society, although he had
travelled but little, never having visited
foreign countries, or seen much of the
people and country over which he p.esi>
ded. sis w. a
Whsn member of delibe rative bodies,
Mr.. Madison was an able DICTATOR, having
acquired self confidence by slow degrees.
As a writer he has few equals among
American statesmen, and the style of his
public documents and his correspondence
has always been much admired. He was,
at the time Of his death. the last surviving
signer Of the Constitution: and The part he
bore in framing tina, instrument, his subse.
quent advocacy Of it. by his writings, with
his adherence TO it's provisions, obtained
for him the title of "Faiher Of tho Cons,i
tutoL." f1''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27
.I.,eded nv ftiends.v said an old 9

81 seded my friends" said an old &C.
centric friend, '.by hanging piece Of stair
carpet out of my first floor window. with n
brokers' announcement fixed. Cad! il had
the desired effect soon saw who were
my friends. X was like firing gun near
pigeon house; they all forsook the builds
ing al the FIRST report, aud have not he'd
occasion 10 use tie extra flaps Of my dining
table sincc.r
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

The Cosr OF GOVERNMENT TELE-
cRAPH.-Ths Baltimore and Washington
Telegraph is owned by the U. S. Govern
men,. Its financial condition shows the re
suits OF government ownership and man
agemcnt. While the other companies in
the most unpromising routes have been
coming money. the first constructed and
much used line. has been falling Ear behind
Its expenses during year and half end
ing June 30sh, 1916. were 50 ,32I %; e
pendiiures 1876 80. The expenditures
included no part Of the cost Of construc-
ton, but were chiefly for salaries; that Of
the Superintendent being $4,000 per an
num- Alb. Allas.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

SUDDEN DEATH-Robinson r. Moore,
ESQ.,, for many years connected with the
Cusom House OF this city, on Using from
his tea table on TuesdIy evening, fell sud
denly upon the floor, and was taken up
dead.-FU. S. GaZ.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

CURIOUS DIscovERY.-A copy Of the
first complete edition Of The English Bible,
printed by Myles Coverdale, bearing the
date OF 1875 was accidentally discovered
a short time since, in the false bottom OF
an oak ches', l1olkham Hal, Norfolk, Eng,
land, the seat Of the Earl Of Leicester
There are numerous imperfect copies oil
this edition Of the Holy Scriptures 10 ex.
istence, tive being deposited in the library
Of the British Museum; one in the Cam
bridge University Library at Oxford; one
in most Of the great libraries and public
institutions in England, ns we'll as many
private individuals possessing the volume.
The copy now brough. to light is the mos.
valuable specimen Of Of Myles Coverdale's
labors hitherto known. being in every re-.
spect perfect, whereas all the other volumes
enumerated are deficient many leaves, both
at The beginning and end. The proprietor
Of Holkham has the book appropriately
bound and enclosed IN an oaken box, and
il now graces the shelves Of his magnifi-
cent library. A London book seller is said
to have offered $500 for this bibliogra phi.
col ,Ieasurs.-['Fhe American.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

The OKPnAN.-Don', speak harshly to
him. He had no fa,herto direct his steps,
no mother 10 watch o.er him. Temptation
was laid before him, and he yielded. Be
not severe-perhaps one kind word may
save him from ruin. Do not drive him ia
more gross acts Of sin, but manifest by
your voce and your tears that you are his
real friend. Had he been blessed with a
mothers care, he would not have stepped
aside from the path Of rectituds. Now he
feels that no one cares for him-no one
plies h;m-no one loves him. Go to him.
and be his friend, his gu do, bis counsellor,
and you will save him from the depths Of
degradation. There is nothing so effecrual
as sympathy, to allay the bad passions and
incline the heart 10 virtue. How sweet
the reflection have drawn soul from
vice and placed him in the path ofviriue.
and now-he is bearing the fruits Of useful
ness on ear,h--exeriing good influence,
and ripsning Cor another world.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-01-27

The SUNDAY MAfiL-We regret to Learn
that The Postmaster General, Cave John
son. refuses TO sanction the action Of the
board OF directors in suspendng the Sun
day morning mail line between New York
aud Philadelphia, md that il will he con
t,nued -ITfenion News ir Has8