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to exceed in value five hundred dollars
shall be exempt from execution and forced
sale.
Sec B. There shall be exempt from OK.
ecntlon and forced sale to the mechanics
and others, being the heads of families.
and living with the same, in any city, town
or village, one lot of ground of ordinary size
IN such city, town or village, where the
same may be situated, together with the
Improvements thereon, not to exceed in
value five hundred dollars.
Sec. 4. When such town lot together
with It's improvements, shall exceed in value
five hundred dollars, and be susceptible of
division, then only so much shall be ex-
empt as shall be appraised to five hundred
dollars.
The Committee farther report the follow
ing as being proper to become part of the
Constitution of this State, to take effect on
marriages contracted after .the adoption of
this Constitution:
Sec. 5. Any female being possessed of
real estate at the time of her marriage, shall
never be disposessed of the same. for the
payment of the debts of her husband. a.
gaInst her consent; but in all cases, said
real estate shall enure at her death or pleas
ure, to the benefit of her child or children,
should she have any; but should she have
no child or children, then such estate NAV
be disposed of at her pleasure; but should
she die, having no issue, and not having
disposed of said estate, then the same shall
pass to her surviving relatives, as the Leg
isiature may direct.--CSpringfield Register.
ARRIVAL OF EMIGRANTs.-The follow
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

Philosophy and Philanthropy are happi-
ly combined in the following hint. 1t com
prehends great deal of truth, and no small
amount Of humanity; Every time you
take your wife out to ride, you save wrin-
kIe from coming on her face.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

New FACT IN HIsroRY.-An Ohio edit
or says that he knew Shakespeare when he
lived in Pennsylvania, and that his name
was not Shakespeare but William Speare--
that he afterwards moved into the State of
Michigan, caught the fever and ague, and
Spcarp.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

4 PRuTry CUTE BoY.-The following di-
aloguc actually occurred between a clergy
man and small lad.
"Well. my lad, what's your name!"
MY fathers name is W."
And where do you live!'
Il live with father
"Aud where does Your father live?'
"iIe lives with mother"
"Whcre does your mother live!'
ooh! she lives where father does.
''You little rogue, where do yon all live"
II know-we live at our house, when we
are at home
a Popping R,maicay.-A horse, at
tachcd to a roOt-beer wagon. ran away III
Holiday street, Yesterday, and passed rap
idly down Saratoga street, until stopped by
the street being blocked up with vehicles
and bricks. opposite the new African beth
ell. The lostling caused the bottles to keep
up a regular pop! pop! phi1 during the
whole route, producing quite miniature
bombardment. much to the amusement of
the boys Bait. Sun.
Two wcIl-dressed shoemakcrs being in
company, were asked their profession; one
of them said, II practice the heel-ing art"
land l." says the other, Labor for the good
of mems SOteS.'
A WISE LAw.-It was one of the laws of
Lvcurgus, that no portions should be given
with Young women in marriages. When
this great law-giver was called upon TO lusti-
fv this enactment. he observed, that in the
choice of a wife, merit only should be con-
sidered; and that the law was made to pre-
vent Young women being chosen for their
riches, or neglected for their poverty.
A YANKEE IN PERsIA.-In the gardens
of Cabul, the price is an English siXpence
admittance Each visitor. however.is weigh
ed on going in, and he is made to pay a
price per ounce for excess of weight on COM
inc out, rs so much fruit eaten. A Yankee
ship captain once filled his pockets with
stones on going in, which he threw away
while in. and having eaten an abundance of
fruit was weighed on coming out, but was
found lighter than when he had gone ina
problem which had long puzzled the wise
men of "the city of the hundred thousand
gardens"
~"Short visits are BEST as the fly said
when he lit on the hot stove.
You gave me hard rub the otherday,
as the milestone said TO the knife.
I'm a straight forward man" as the to-
per said when he pitched into the gutter.
Lv~"And your petitioner will ever prey"
as the fox said when he asked the farmer to
let him into the poultry yard.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

A WIT IN TRoUBLE.-A man who was
convicted of bigamy, in taking one rib more
than the law allows, on receiving his SEN
tence,remarked to the Judge, that he thought
he had been severely dealt with in regard to
an offence that carries with it It's own pun
ishment.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

IMPORTANT ABOLITION MovEMENT.-A
Letter received here by the Caledonia from
an unquestionable source. announces that
on the goth day of July last the King of
Denmark issued decree declaring that all
persons who should thereafter be born in
his domnlons should be BORN FREE. and
that all persons in serviude in his domin-
ions on the 28th of July last. and remain
ing So on the 2Sth ofJuly 1859, shall then
be absolutely free, without compensation to
the owners.
In the negotiation with the colonists
which preceded the issuing of this decree,
he offered them the alternative of three wears
with compensation of 500 per head for
each slave, or twelve years without COM
pcnsatlon, and they chose the latter.
Denmark has three small Islands in the
West Indies, viz: st. Croiz, st. Thomas
and St. Johns. St. Croix contains about
10000 slaves. St. Thomas and St. Johns
perhaps 5000 more Journal of Com
merce.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

We had the pleasure of conversing some
days ago, with a gentleman who has re-
Gently been in England and who from his
official situation, had excellent opportuni-
ties of Judging of the opinions of the I'm
pcrial authorities on the subject of theNav-
igation laws, and the free navigation of the
ST. Lawrence. With reference TO the last
question, he informed us that he had no
doubt it depended upon ourselves to ask and
have the desired concession. This opin-
ion is now confirmed by the publication of
a document, addressed to the board of
Trade by the Civil Secretary Montreal
Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

STEAM rs. WATER.-Mr. Brown Of Roch-
ester, is building large steam saw-mil up
on the brink of the Upper Genessee Falls!
He is of opinion that steam is cheaper than
water power, for saw mill purposes, as
steam may be generated entirely by the use
of saw-dust.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

G1DDINcs ON TAyLoR.-IIon. Mr.. Gid
dings of Ohio, says in a recent letter, that
he cannot 90 for Gen. Taylor-fastens his
assertion with the following character:
Il have representedin Congress the strong
est wing district in the Union for ten years;
| am the oldest member on the floor but
two. John Q. Adams and Mr.. Rhett of
South Carolina, are the only members that
have held their present seats longer than |
have NINE And | tell you that if every
other wing district in the nation bows in
servile submission, that district will stand
firm to their principles Of liberty. am an
thorized to say that. No cause upon this
earth will ever eXtort a vote from her sons
in favor of man who stands forth an adj
vocate for the extension Of slavc-holding
power
DRAIN OF SpEcTE.-The New York Ex-
press of Wednesday evening says, that the
drain on the banks for specie the last few
days, has been very great. Over four mil
lions of dollars are piled up in the Sub
Treasury in this city"
Lieut.. Col Fremont arrived in St. Louis
on Saturday last. He is under arrest on
charges growing out of conduct in Calilor-
MIA, and is on his way to Washington,
whittier he has been ordered.
The liberty convention Of Massachusetts
has nominated T.. IL. Sewel for Governor.
and Jno. w. Brewster for BIT. Governor.
Col. VIM. II. Polk, Charge to the Court
of Naples, has resigned that Office and ac-
cepted the appointment of Major in the
Third Regiment of Dragons.
William. w. Graves, the murderer Of
Jonathan Cilley, is the wing candidate loI
Governor Of Kentucky.
Honor TO SILAs WRIGHr.-The Com
mon Council of New York met on Mon
/ day in special session, and passed resolu
tons expressive of regret at the sudden ant
unexpected decease of the Honorable Silas
| Wright. Pursuant to their request, the
flags of the shipping, steamboats,. hotels
&C., were displayed at half-mast on Tues.
+ dav, and this tribute to departed greatness
has been rendered without distinction o
party.
The Hon Richard Rush presented to thc
King of the French, on the ID ult., letter:
/ from the President of the United States, ac
| crediting him as Envoy Extraordinary anf
Minister PIenipotentary from this govern
meM to the Court of France.
RUNAWAY SLAvEs-PURsUER SHoT.-
/ Passengers on the Daniel Boone, repor
that as five runaway slaves were about t,
cross the Ohio near Ripley, Mr.. Roberts
in pursuit, seized the rope of the sklf ant
attempted TO prevent them. They ordere'
him TO let 90 or they would shoot. lie dis
regarded the threat. They fired seyera
pistols, and one ball struck his forehead
lie was not dead but thought to be dyin
"a,
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S,ote E]ccfjoas TO taLc placc.-The following gen.

In Maine, on Monday next, the people
are to decide upon an alteration of the con-
stitution to prohibit the state loaning her
credit to corporations, and running in debt
to the amount over 100000.
The FEAT REPEATED.-Ilerr Ryinger
Yesterday afternoon repeated his feat of
walking on a wire across the Schuyl i'll, in
the presence Of thousands of spectators.-
The hazardous act was performed this time
Just above the bridge at Gray's ferry, where
a wire had been swung across the river,rcs-
ting upon four braces set upon floats, by
which it was rendered capable Of bearing
the weight required of it. Ledger.
UIsdom and Happiness.-Therc is this
difference between happiness and wisdom
he that thinks himself the happiest man
is really so; but he that thinks himself the
wisest is generally the greatest fool.
4 boy in Jamaica was driving mule; the
animal was sullcn, stopped, turned his arch
ed mech upon the boy as in defiance and
contempt. Wont go, will yonl feel grand
don'tyou! guess you forgotyour father was
jackass."
SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL OpERAr1oy.-We
are informed from a credible source, thatan
eminent physician of this city, few days
ago, opened tho stomach of a patient, and
removed several hard substances, which had
completely obstrueied the passage from it..
However singular this may seem, it is new
ertheless true. The patient we are glad TO
learn, is doing well and will undoubtedly
recover. The operation was performed in
the presence of several gentlemen, and &C.
cupied from ten to fifteen minutes. Verify
may we ask, what Observation-Disclosures IN.
H. Am.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

Estimate Of the Crsps-The Annual Report of
the Commissioner of Patents has Just been publish
ed. II contains tabular statement OF the crops for
1S46 The aggregates are thus GIVEN:
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go hours after the call
sol troops was published in Kcnucky, fGv
young men IN Lexington, had volunteered
ed from sucx,c6. - .hom had ;,,a, 80
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

The Secretary OF the Treasury, since the
LIST of January last. has sent upwards of
twelve millions of dollars TO New Orleans
an amount Unprecedented since the govern
ment was organized-and all without the
loss of a single dollar, and at an average ex-
pense (inciuding all charges) not exceed
ing quarter per cent. All this has been
done under a new system, in specie, and
without the aid of banks. The labor and
responsibility thus devolved on the Sec
rotary of the Treasury far erceed any
thing that has ever been witnessed in that
department since the government was organ
lied. In the arduOus. and difficult, and
most responsible task which Mr.. Walker
has to perform under the new system of the
constitutional treasury, and which we think
has been put into successful operation by
him, that officer would seem to merit the
support of all good men in his financial la
bors. and in supplying the sinews of war,
which are as essential as brilliant victories
to uphold the honor of the country
Wash. Union.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

The Poor Of Acknowledgements of
$4,000 persons are now inmates of the
London work-houses; 10000 are receiving
outdoor relief. and from 400 to 1900 are
nightly sheltered in the refugees for the
houseiess. The aggregate exceeds loo, 00e.
In addition to this number. there are many
thousands who live by begging. and thous
ands more who live by criminal practi-
ces.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

The Commissioner says, that while no pfeensiou
is made to complete accuracy, the best sources Of
information have been consulted.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

Tins IS very large number. II IS a
fact worth relating, that Of the immense en-
igration this year, larger number come
with money, and go Immediately to the
west, than ever before.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

For one man who sincerely pities our
mislornnes, there are thousand who sin
serely hate our success.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

How MUCH Pork Will A BUsHEL OF
Corn MAKE?-The committe to adiudge
premiums on swine for the Essex County
Mass Agricultural Society, at the exhibit
ton in 1916, in concluding their report
make some observations on the cost of ma
king pork. They say:
1T is believed by your committee that
pork can be raised for six cents a pound,
when corn is sixty cents busheI, at seven
cents pound when it is seventy cents per
bushel, and so on, either way, one cent a
pound on the pork, and ten cents a bushel
on the corn. And this conclusion is drawn
from the fact a good thrihda1 will gain q; a
P6hhdi and a halt of pork day"
The committee speak in regard to the
utility of cooked food, especially apples, for
swine rs follows:
Our own testimony would 90 strongly
in favor of cooked food, and some of us are
of opinion that lift be fermented it is all the
better. Indeed, apples, sour or sweet, if
boiled and mixed with meal are not only
eagerly eaten by swine, but are nearly as
promotive of their growth as potatoes man
aged in the same way. We have no ques-
ton that this is the best use to which CT
der apples can be appropriated.
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ARRIVAL OF EMIGRANTs.-The follow
ing ls the number of arrivals of cmigrants
entered at the Custom House, at New York
in the month of Auo11st. lS41.
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Two wcIl-dressed shoemakcrs being in
were asked their profession; one
of them said, II practice the Keeling art"
land L." says the other, Labor for the good
of mems SoIeS.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-09-22

The Hon. Richard Rush presented to the
King of the, French, on the ID nit, letters
from the President of the United States, ac-
crediting him as Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister PIenipotentary from this govern
mem to the Court of France.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-31
A had P1ctupe.

South Carolina is small State in territory,
and a small one in population.
But she is the forefront Of pro- slavery ac-
ton. For this, her leaders have ever been on
the watch. For it, they have spared neither
time nor treasure,
She has had no great fondness for Kentucky
at any time, or under any circumstances. She
has, indeed, pitted herself against her. When
she could not elevate her sons, she has pulled
ours down. When she could not proceed, she
has labored TO prevent our success.
And what is the condition of her people ?
Listen to the Charleston Courier good author
ity, We suppose, there, as well as here. II says:
"Shall We pass unnoticed the thousands of
poor, ignorant, degraded white people among
us, who, in this land Of plenty, live in compare
tive nakedness and starvatiOnl Many a one is
reared in proud South Carolina from his birth
to manhood, who has never a month in which
he has not for some part of the time been stint
ed for meat. Many a mother is there who will
tell you that hee children are but scantily sup
piled with bread, and much more with meat ;
and If they be clad in comfortable raiment, il is
at the expense Of their scanty allowance Of food
at is perhaps not generally known that there
are twenty thousand white pcrscIs in this State
who can neither read nor writag This is about
one in every thirteen of the white population.
That we are behind the age in agriculture, the
mechanic arts, industry, and enterprise, is appa.
rent to all who pass through our State.
sour good city of Charleston speaks lam
guage on this subject not to be mistaken; she
has lost one thousand Of her population, accord
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Pretty Fair.

"Old sam" is an honest fellow. He is one
of those rough men, who utters harsh words,
and does good deeds. He has no show of smooth
civility, but he possesses. something better blunt
honesty. "D--m me-" said he. eff that aim
true as he handed us the following note :
e Rub it up, and give it us as you did that other
one tother day.
| was a talking about slavery, tother night,
when dapper smart looking chap-his face was
covered with hair. like in mourning for his want
of brains, or may be that he uses it as a-shoe
brush-put in his CAB. Says he, II ain so bad,
after all. Slavery suits ME mighty well. Saws
|, D..m me if old Kaintuck amt sore with the
cuss, ant We all want it away We don't let
ankees NEEDLE with il, but dssm me if they
shall defend it. He was hush up in mint. and
reckon he sloped off pretty soon. He got a
flea in his ear that time, from OLD SAN.
And he deserved it, too, as do all such recre-
ants They are miserable hypocrites, potroons,
and every generous Kentuckian so regards them.
"Old sam" treated this chap right.
We will give publicity to all his acts, cheer
fully. when he informs us of them: and print
his notes, altering them a little, rubbing them
down." he calls il, whenever he writes them.
Only sold Sam" better leave off swearing,
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" hat - the Slyus

IL IL said, that no annual meeting of Church
es, South or North, mas been held, in which sla-
very. in one form or another. has not been dis
cusse5
What is the sign That our whole people
are discussing thinking about it-preparing
10 sct upon 1t. A letter from friend of ours
in Georgia saws:
NO matter what is said. Ii
you in Kentucky could move, and give the i'm
pulse 10 Tennessee. so that she could act, all of
Western Georgia would 60 for emancipation.
Such counties, a. Hlbersham are made up Of
small farmers, and they cetest the institution.
We all look to Kentucky and TO you with
hope
We have similar letters from Tennessee
East. writer from Jonesboro'. saws. Give
the word in Kentucky and we will answer you
instantly. We are ready A friend from
jefferson, Ashe County. North Carolina de-
elsres-"Slsvery exists in name here, but we
have all It's evils forced upon Us, and don't
know but two leading men who would oppose
the doing away of it--Away down TO middle
North Carolina, the feeling is the Same - n,ha-
letters from the Slave States are equally strong.
We NAV understand. therefore. WHY it is that
the Churches have this subject up before them
90 constantly. The people are discussing It. II
is the theme, almost everywhere, Of social de-
bate, and religious mems discourse
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Hard llias q nd s.ood Z hecr.

We GO not escape hard hits. They come
sometimes, from quarters we did not expect, and
sometimes are less bitter, in other quarters,
where We looked for them. If We could only
get enforced the saving Hear first, and then
strike, We should not feel the slightest anxiety
But GO what we will, and say what We NAV. and
we shall not escape calumny. We look for il.
We look, too, for stern opposition. But slave
holders who offer it, make it upon grounds we
understand; from motives We comprehend; for
enos that are plain 10 all Besides that, they
are, generally, candid and outsPoken, and are
willing 10 meet US in open argument, and on a
fair field. And this is all right.
But some Of the letters of harsher character
I'VE have received only four or five of these are
really amusing. One from Tennessee is full of
the hardest phrases and bitterest curses mortal
ever penned. Every other word almost, is an
oath. II reminds US Of an anecdote told us by
q friend. He was riding outside of the stage
when the driver was trying to break young,
unmanageable horse. He would give him d
jerk, and work the bit in ms mouth, and then
with teeth firm set, halo, "wo! On YOU, wo.''
with yet harsher explosives. why don't you,"
asked our friend. "say rail instead of swearingl"
"Rai, Sir, Rail- repeated the driver with aston
ishment, "Nhy, because it would not hat the
feelings, Sir" We suppose our correspondent
& Tennessee feels very much the same way.
Courteous speech would not hit the feeling
We keep in good humor; there is nothing
like it, especially in hot weather. Besides taat,
we have cause. The voices Of encouragement
fall upon our ears cheel.ngly, and letters pour
in upon US from Kentucky, and the slave States,
with the earnest "God-speed you and the cause"
We shall let the hard hits 20, then, and think
only of the good cheer.
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CaltfOrsala.

The condition of our troops in this country is
not the best in the world. They have overrun
the country. But they seem not to be in
possession Of it. or 10 be at all certain of the flu
ture. A friend has copied for us the following
extract from letter he received from a soldier
emigrant:
wish | was back again. IL would be the
best thing that Government could do. to order
away from this Internal land, and TO leaye il in
possession of the fieas and Mexicans. | have
been over il from the Rio Grande 10 the Pacific
and would not give one valuable life for the
whole of it,.
We dare say. But the policy of Government
does not regard human life. The question is,
how can we carry our point. and having settled
that, it matters but little how much wholesale
butchery it may require to accomplish il The
only fear il, as 10 failure.