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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24
FOREIGN NEWS.

The late arrivals from Europe reprcsen!
the distress in Iceland to he alarmningy on
the increa e. Riots OF fearful eharacltf
are Lecom ng prevalent, and The poor ae
da ly dying hy starvation. In The aeun
time the Brit sh COVE nnent, has resolved
to carry on. three g'eat measures which a'o
dem led by tie urgrncy ofIhs times, VIZ:
i SUSPENSION OF tie nav igat on laws, 50
IS to slow The vessels Of every country 10
bring prov isions to he British shores the
repeal of duties on the importation of gra u:
the prohibition uf he u!o OF grain u brew.
Ell es and dis'iIeries.
1t is an appaIing fac, that willie the poor
arc STRIVING for the want Of bred, tie Dis
lI!ores are kept III cors ant opc; at on, CO.,
yeTliIg food into l;qu d death.
The London Times says, tlat The whoIs
Of tie av.i!a5le British navy will be occu
pied in Lringng food from every qrurtcto'
The world, Nhe;e il can be had, 10 aires!
HE prrg ess Of starvation in lrcInJ.
An office has been opened in londolln
graft letters Of n;arquc aid reprsaI, &C.
corHiug TO DE- Cfees of the NJ, xicAn govern
mcnt against the United Safes. Thee
private ers have, it is said, already been De
patcied The rates Of insurance on Amer.
can vessels have in Consequence teen H.
creased.
PKRsA-Iiis stated that tie choera con,
llnucs 10 make hish;Eu ravages though
oul nearly The whole OF Porsn
IrALy,-The popularity Ollie PoP'
CT ntinues unabaied. He has recently
raised tie wages Of labor, and gwen dlcc
lion FOR extensive draining works.
PoLAND.-By An order Of tho Imperial 8
government, Poland his ceased to eAs' F
and IS TO be incorporated with the Russian .
Empire. Warsaw is in state of consef {
nation. The Russian General R0dg'
now occupe, The fion icrs Of tie refvO.9 /
Of Cracow with 10000 troops. Aus'Ha'
alarmed at this movement.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

SPEECH OF Mr.. LovELL.-We would 10
vito attention TO tie speech Of Hon. +. S
Lowell made in The Council in reply to Mr.
Strong. Although we differ with Mr.. l..
in the view he takes OF the section on wo
mans r'gh's, YET we think his reasoning on
The real estate exemption, The Judiciary,
&c, is fair, conclusive, and such as VIII
comment Itself 10 the Judgment of every
man. We Lope no one will fail 10 give ths
speech a cndid reading.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24
"MarShaU IL. Strong moved Ia amend

"MarshaN Dr. Strong moved to am end.
SO tina, the House OF Represe ua,ivcs shall
not exceed lC0 nor less than 60 n.eube,s,
and lha, tho Senate shall not be more
,han enc third, ncr less than one fourth
Of The House OF Representatives.
Moses II. Strong called for the previous
qHes ION, and there was second; aad
the amendment Of Moses ". Strong, hav
wing been adopted. TIE article was ordered
TO be enslosscd."
Thus 1t VIII be seen that the number Of
members which the constitution now pro
vtdes for, is the result Of Mr. Stongs' own
mei:on. Yet Mr.. Strong in his late speech
declares this numEer TO be serious defect
in The Constitution, and if we understand
him correctly, he no,o thinks the House OF
Representatives should consist Of Mirtu
nine members! The whole matter NAV be-
briefly stated as follows: "Mr. Strong az
chairman Of the committee reported tho
lowest number for the House As; after.
wards he moved 60, which was adopted,
and became part Of the constitution; ho
nor believes SO suitable number. What
his opinions on this matter may be month
hence remain. 10 te chronicled We have
neither time nor space TO pursue these
characteristics Of lhl speech any further;
we may Il, fu'u:e time notice some of It's
leading objections to the constitution.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24


To The Board Of Supervisor, 4 If4''"'
Of The Torn and Village Of Seu'hi0H-.
Gent. 1t is the earnest desire Of many u
Our respectable citizens and fellow Tow"
men, that general meeting should be Co.
cd by you officially, 10 take into coDs'.'"
ton the dIs,re5ses Of Starving n1''''
[liel4no] and 10 devise ways and IS'''
Tor conlllbutlng according 20 our ao"'!
tho relief Of those who are "readyl to y
ISL"
1t is not doubted you will apprccI1'e '"'
cause and give to il your attention
CIYlS.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

RELIEF FOR lRELAND.-I view of tie
almost unparreIled suffering Of The poor in
lr, lard, 4 large public meeting has been
he'd at "ashing on CT y, at which the
Vice Pies;den Of the United States presi
ded. assisted by one Vice President lom
each state in The Union. Spirited resou
tons were passed fer immediate action 10
relieve starving nation and it was recon-
mendod !hat comm tees be immed a!ely
appointed IN every town and city in the
United States, TO receive rbutiunS OF
meal, -four, and other provisions. The
meeting was attended by many members
Of 10th Houses Of Congress and by Dis
tinguished men from differen, portions Of
the Union.
Hon. Washington Hunt Of New Yojk,
las iepo ted bill in the House OF Reps
sen,alives making an appropriation Of
100000 for The relief Of Ireland. lis
thought The bill will pass both Houses OF
Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

ANoTHIR CLERGYMAN IN TRorBIt
1t is stated in The Brooklyn Adrcrt scr u" Nv
he celebrated Rev. Mr.. MAFFIr IS i''.!
ing in that city TO meet, Leiore cop.,
ence soon 10 be held. certain chaigeS w. W.
have been preferred against him IN y"
York, CT injected with his min stIy.
s;a:ed tlst e has employed emineni cO'-
Gil (Jcln Dickeman. ESQ. tmong oihs'
10 cid him in his defence. and that ~
friends nlicipa'e for lin gnal tnaHF.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

~ We learn hat The Comm ttee OH
Territories wiIllepot,he bill to establish a
new Territory in The share it was itr, du
ced by our Delegate Mr.. Martin with the
exception ilat the name lTAsCA is recon-
mended instead of Minuesota: The former
heing lie name Of like, said to be the
source Of The Miss ppi.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

A communication from Big FoIt
Pra RE, Wsworth CO., came TOO late fer
Insertion this week.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24
THE TELEGRAPH.
C. l.. sHoLES, EDITOR.
SOUTHPORT, WEDNESDAY, FEB 81 lS47.

Vou Ely b. PALMER, at his Real Estate ard
Coal Agencies.
No. co. Pine Street, Philadelphia:
No. 100, Nassau Street. New York:
No. 49, State Street. Boston and Southeast
corner OF Baltimore and Calvert Streets Bal,i-
mote, Agent for receiving Subscriptions, , DYER
tisements for the ''rELEGRAPH."
Southport April u, 1876.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

o. The Committee on Territories in
The House Of Representatives, have ayr ed
TO the boundaries of Wisconsin as prescri
bed in cur constitution.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

o. The Illinois House Of Repre- scnta
lycs have passed bill extending the ju
lsdiction of Justice Of the Peace to $500,
and giving thom jurisdiction in all nc
tons e trust, including rel levin, as well
as contract 70 $50.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

OPINIONS ABRoAD.-The character Of
tie Constitution famed for The Terr,oly
Of Wisconsin, has been considerably coin.
mentel upon BY the press in other states
The opinions OF these who are not directly
Interested are Ger ainly entitled TO some
weight. We do not recollect of scarce
ly single instance in which the general
features Of our Constitution have been un.
tavorably spoken OF by the press abroad,
with The yceplion-lhat some of tie whg
presses have commented on the blnk a.
lic!e, expressing a sIihe Of it. But upon
every otter leading principle in the consti
iltnio many Of the most respectable pa
pers Of both political pal:es have spok en-
in terms of p;aise. Tie section Oh wo
name righ's, which comes in for a more
full share Of opposition by the opposers of
the Constitution in this Territory, seems
10 be favorably regarded abroad, 50 far rs
we canjudge from expressions Of The press.
In the stale Of New York, where the sub
ject OF constitutional reform has been mo. e
fully discussed during the last FIVE years,
ihan in any ether state in the Union, bill
IS now under consideration in The legisla
lure relative TO womans rights, confirming
the same principles as those embodied in
the Visions n constitution Yet we are
told every day that this is an i'll advised
measure, and one which las never bern
regarded with favor, except by few
visionary ad.cai, in Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24
GOOD NEWS TO THE CONsUMPIh.,

Many thousands annually SINK l''o An
grave under The influence Of this d eO''
scourgc! and, worse Than all, how ma", .
the young are, by means OF tbs rn'' ~ T..
ken away belo.e they have fms cd " ;,
their days! DR.. F,igct's O.os-oii' n' n,
Al.hcaling Balsam.s doing wonde' ),
way OF arresling this ev !. 1t car ;
.r k and restores rhem to heal ga''' -,
For slle By II. B. Ililsdale, CO. 'F''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

The Concert given for tho bcnef,
of the Southport Glec Club, on Sat,
urday evening last was very humerously
attended All those present were doub'-
less much pleased. Mr.. Tobey was well
sustained by Miss McCaltey, and Miss
Brown, whose performances met with much
faIor
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-02-24

O. ain Lcusi ma w!.c, e this pine pal
pre'a'ls [womans rights husband and W le
ore frequently seen III court sueing eaeii
ot.ef."[-MI. Sent
The editor Of tho Senliue! calculates ex
ceedingly large Upon the gallibl.ty Of his
Arpndnrs
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20

CyThe loss of life. in the Mexican war, has
been estimated, after a careful examination, n,
10000 men. Could any triumph which we can
acquire over the Me1icans repay this loss Il
al Mexico worth the blood tl.e treasure, broken
hearts and tears which il has already cost,
15Ihe news from Germany is, that pestilenee
and famine are doing disastrous work in some
parts Of that country. On the Rhine, it is said
thousands are dying from starvation, in some OF
the forest districts disease equally destructive.
ICapt. Donnavan, who prisoner for
some time in Mexico, states the best meat he eat
IN Vaiadoiii was monkeys and poll parrots. The
Mexicans fatten the young monkeys the pig
are fattened in this country.
The Wings of Georgia have nominated Gen.
C2incd, as their candidate for Governor. Reso-
iutons in favor of Gen. Taylor for the Presiden
cy were also adopted.
The locos nominated a Mr. Towns as their
candidate for. Governor, AMI refused to nominate
Gen. Taylor for the presidency.
There is over 800 miles of electric telegraph
finished in the United States, and more than
5000 miles uader contract.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20
For the Richmond Palladium.

FRIEND EplToRs:-I observed in your
last paper an address 10 Friends from A.
NJ. on the subject Of war, in which he Ia
bors with his might to show them that they
are mistaken upon that matter. lie how
ever allows them TO be industrious and
honest citizens. but throws out assertions
agaius, them derogatory alike to the char
actor of the Quaker and tho christian.
He says. tho great mind of Washington
vas as full Of CHARITY and BESEvoLENcE
as was the mind Of William Penn! Now.
any person acquainted with the character
Of the individuals alluded TO, must acknows-
edge IT once the contrast to be very great.
And as i, regards the practice of christi
anity. Penn was as far ahead Of Washing
ton as the polls are asunder. He also IN
forms Us that the Friends rail at the rulori
Of their country, calling then "robbers
and nurderers." and "barefaced viola:er'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20

AN ARGUMENT WE'LL PUr.-A subscri-
Der to the n. Y. Commercial, who has ia
ken that paper for fourteen years, makes
the following sonsitlo remarks in a letter
enclosing 4 remittance for another year 5
subscription.
"My means are smal-but | abiured
wine, alcohol and all other strong drinks
in June 1912, and havo kept honorably
to my pledge; tho saving under this head
more then pays for my newspapers. and
the qualification which the perusal of them
gives me is beyond calculation in dollars
and cents. When look around among
my neghbors and SEQ many smart. intel
iigent men, who seem to take IN interest
i'll the welfare of their beloved country.
and yet from false economy deny them-
selves and their families the advantage and
pleasure of newspaper, feel sorry on
their account"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20

AN ARGUMENT FOR DRINKING Nov
AK YOU feliers, who's tho best citizen. him
!hat supports government or him as doesn't!
Why HIM as does. III course. Wesupport
government: every one rs drinks supports
government, that is If he iickers at n H.
cense house. Every blessed drop OF !iclor
that !e swolers thar Is taxed to pay the
salary of them ar CRATE officers; such as
Mayors end Corporationcrs. HE Con-
subuls, Presidents and Custom House
gentlemen. Sposo we was To Gui, drInkln:
why government must fail; it could't help
il no how. That's the very rezun drinks.
don't like grog. mor,aly hate it. If
follcred NV own inclination, I'd ruther
drink bu.serm'lk. ginger pop, or Dearborn
sody water. But hckcrs for the good OF
my country to set an example of patriot
ism and vischuouS self-denial TO TIE rizeB
gene raiion.-Straw Stacker
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20

Of the Law of God" Friend A. NJ. NAV
mood information upon the subject of our
rulers. hink, upon reflection, he will
coace!e that portion of them, in tho
shape of people. arc a, this time robbiny
and killing the Mexicans, and arc, In do
IN. 81. not only robbers AID murdercrs
but vio'ators OF the law Of God. TIA,
Notwithstanding the language nav appear
harsh. ye, II appears to be strictly true.
But will follow him no further ns his ,r.
unu1cuts. in nv opinion do no. merit il.
His views upon the suhIect Of war apnaars
II be more in accordance with thnsa III the
dark ages of antiquity. when tho belief
prevailed that God was being ike them
selves. subject TO anger and passion. and
that hc NIGH, DO Invoked 10 90 with them
and lend his assistance to terminate their
sangaiaary conflicts. am pleased that
The Friends have spoke ont upon tho sub.
lect. and let their testimony agains, war
be known: 1t Is high time this savage Gus.
tom should be Terminated, mad the present
appears 10 b. n favorable tjna to make an
impression on the public mind. by pointing
10 the unnecessary war now ragod against
Mexico. In the same paper there is re-
ply to A. NJ. by b. c. II. portion Of
which Is qbtte pertinent. but he has fallen
into the same mistaken notion that God at
one time not only sanctioned war but took
al active pari IN it, but now he forbitsn
altogether. That ho chose the leaders
who were. as \. VI. informs us Washing.
ton was. full of charity and banevolence.
/, would appear. from tho argnment, that
God had changed. or that he has discover
cd that war was wrong. therefore has for
bid II. Ba. the truth IL, as there has been
an advancement in knowledge there has
been n moro rational view Of tho divine
character. have no doubt that all who
have attained correct knowledge of him
can Join the heavenly host in asserting
glory 10 God in the highest, on earth
peace ani good will To men, and under
This influence thew will discover that he is
Interchangeable and that no never could
sanction war. r. Ill.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20
For the PalIadil
THE WAR SPIRIT.

Why do We go to war; We men ambitious,
Who love fane's trumpet better than your dinner.
And though that laIy's farors are capricous,
Rush with determined phiz to woe and win her.
Though all her ornaments meretricious,
And coy TO saints much more to f. Citing sinner:
Now do before you "slip the dogs Of war;
Pray let US know what you fighting for.
Why you've no malice, or prepense, or sudden,
on are not in passion to excuse you
You do not want for lani, or me At or pudding
You never heard your opponents abuse you:
Then think upon it while your gun is eading,
And if your neighbors wrongfully accuse you,
Call for some friendly voice of arbitration--
Forget, forgve,-the Christians true ovation.
on must not rush to punish rob, and plumber,
Kill ani destroy, in every way and manner.
The innocent and helpless. while your thunder
Ou,roars GibeIo, your bloody banner
Leads to the SHAMELESS there to tear asnndcf.
Worse that butchers cleaver, knife and hammer,
The living limbs and hearts of feow-men,
Oh. Christian soldier, you say amen.
Well have you triumphed ,-no.-not very well:
Your Boosting is heart breakin ing. tho prodgous,
Spreading DER earth the crimes of deepest hell;
How very human'zing aud religious!
And you have preachers, too, who dare not tell
That such foul deeds douby saerilegious:
Aye, double is their guilt, who preach and pray
To help fell discorl on his most inhuman way
Ambassadors OF Mahomet-the sword,
Dtvouring all that's truly good and great.
Usurps the place of that most Holy Word.
That bids us love Gods image, and not hate;
That maiedicts the Nations athorred.
Trampin On others in their low estate
.Put up the sword ye reckless, tho uess men,
Let heavenly Peace return to bless our homes
again. A
Phiiomath, Ia, 1s47.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20

o. Many OF our locofoco brethren of
this State have abored To shift tho respon-
sibii,y of the march Of tho army from
Corpus Christi to the Rio Grande. upon
Gen. Taylor. virtually ac';nowledg ing that
it was this movemcn. which prccipitatad
The country into war. But unfortunately
for them, the President is responsible
for that move, as shown by the in
structions 10 Gen. Taylor. The Wash
ing,on Union does not deny it. In late
number. Mr.. Richie says: '-On the con-
trary. the Administration distinctly CLAIMS
the responsibility Of that movement. whcn
it was made" This ought TO DO recol!oc-
ted. Indiana Journal.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20
For the Palladium.

Messrs E1itors:--Some people think Zac
Taylor, has pc rforIned wonders yonder in
Mexico, and astonished the natives, aud that he
ought 10 be our next President account Of his
great exploits. Well now. don't think him
such mighty after all! Who ever heard
OF him cradling, in one day, 80 dozen of wheat ?
Ye. Mr.. Samuel Sink, Of this city, made a era
die ana rig d it, and Graded with it the day
1904 dozen of wheat--gooi bind. And, after all,
there is nothing SAID of even running him for
Congress itself. True, am aware that grading
grain, and killing off poor, ignorant Mexicans,
are two different occupations; and suppose
people think it honorable to destroy life,
than 70 save wheat to preserve life. Strange
that il is so in this age of the world. But. strange
as it may appear TO some, it is nevertheless true.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20
Special Correspondence Of the ". o. Pieayune.
MONTEREY, Mexico, June 80, I647.

MONTEREY, Mexico, June 80, I6a7.
Nothing of any note has transpired since my
last and all in pretty much the same con-
dition now as then, cxcep. that the prospect Of
moving upon San Luis has grown little bright
er: ana we look forward to the arrival of the LIST
OF Septc nber with considerable importance-at
least the majority of those here do. ! understand
that Cen Taylor has been apprised from head
quarters that three Of the ten regiments and ono
battalion fthe Sd Regiment of Dragons are
assig ned MS column, and that three of the vol
unteer regiments recently called for are also to
be assigned him. They will probably be In the
field BY the latter part Of august and ready 10
march by September.
Accounts Of the crops in the interior very
fatterng; the wheat crop is said to be unusually
fine and corn also gives token OF an abundant
harvest. This il very cheering, as by the time .
movement is made the corn harvest will be at its
very he ight, and there will be no difficulty in
forging the animals. The army Will probably
be su bslsted upon fresh beef on the route 10
avoid the necessity Of transporting salt provisions
and levies will be made on the surrounding cous-
try | am perfectly elsted with the prospect OF
going to San Luis and coming home by the otnef
route | imagine that Gen. Taylor Will Visit
the States late in the fall after penetrating INTO
the interior and uniting with Gen Scott II ms
return TO the States does not create eensauon
exceeding anything of the kind within the men.
ory ofs.the Oldest inhabitants shall be mess
eprepiousiy mistaken; and never was tnefe
more deserving object of admiration ana re-
spect than the brave OLD Oehefai "n" nss ~ va
iantly and bravely sustained the honor Of our
fag--borns il from the bleak sand hills Of Corpus
Christi and planted il triumphantiy over the
yawning guliies Of Buena Vista, which was RED
with the blood of the conquered foe. Never did
that spot 50 well deserve tbs name bnena visa
as when our flag unfoided its beauties over the
field of deadly strife. In the spac. Of one short
year how many brave deeds have been accom-
pl.shed-what victories won? and in that short
space of time how firmly and closely has me
GfAg ayI1AA
the hearts Of his countrymen' i.
A Mexican of considerable intelligence arrives
direct from San Luis Potosi few days since. ana
reports that Gen Taylor has been expected thsss
for some time. He states that there are soms
regular troops there, but very large force. eno
that but little had been done towards fornfyIng
the place.
By far the most important news be b1nes
report which was in circulation in San Lon, -
of the correctness Of which NO doubt wass xPfso
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-07-20
The Sub Treas ury.

Our people have a beautiful Illustration OF the
equality of the Sub Treasury about this time
Hundreds of persons now engaged III tray
elling through the towns and country endeavor-
ing to obtain gold and silver, for The purpose OF
purchasing lands in the Miami Reserve. In some
in par funds for gold and silver. The farmer
sells his produce for bills on the State Banks of
Ohio and Indiana, and because he cannot conve-
niepty 20 to tho diffe Mt branches Of the Banks
to obtain specie, they are subject to the enor-
nous tax Of six per cent to obtain such funds as
the administration require. Indiana money will
not pass very currently in Mexico. hence the
purchasers Of lands must pay six per cent pre-
MUM to support that war For the ordinary ex-
penditures of the Government Indiana Bank
notes are as good specie; but the servants OF
the people have become their masters, and have
ordained that they must have gold and silver,
and leave ba nix rags for the sovereigns
nv is this sol Will any supporter OF the
Sub-treasury inform US why the Government nj
should not take par funds for their land, as well
as the farmer for his produce? In paving the
continre Mt expenses Of the general government
in this State, Bani, notes generally used
The recipe nts would soon have them as specie,
and the disbu rising officers sell the silver 10 be
paid into the Treasury. 1t appears to be one OF
the perqusites Of Office, and We doubt not the
trainers of the law anticipated this result.