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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

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from the remarks OF the ej'tor who seems TO think
that the question of GEN Taylor's nomination for
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hundred wing presses, and many public meetings.
So large is the majority already committed. that a
National Convention. it is thought will have moth
mo r. 4, b,t 70 r,tia5 tho non,inati,, S,.,a had
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would decline; yet although he Is modest as all
GREAT men shopn he like al orpat mo-, to, 10 doc.
MOI lee4 d. ilUeI'y 70 oeclhe any service o"Hch
the voice OF his country may call him. BYto the
promised extract:
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ShioN"S WIN Tie oiood OF battle, ana kno1n only
dis d" warrior
. - ey nave ana'hemadzed TINS Mexican war as
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

occupy the Presidential chair "with no pledges but
those contained in the official oath at his inaugu
ration, and with the Declaration OF independence
and the Constitution as his guides ) and it clio
ses its letter with the following paragraph
1.-The undersigned. under these circumstances.
take the liberty Of assuring you that they neither
desire nor expect an answer to this communica-
ton
Look before yon leap, is a maxim Of ordinary
prudence. But these men profted SO hugely by dis
regarding it in 1910. that they must try the expe-
rment again. They win leap, then look and per
haps catch---a Tyler. Such qualification too often
marks the shabby politics of this country. Think
Of 1.-THE whole Wing party tying itself hand and
foot. blindoding itself and then delivering itself
over, soul, body, and spirit, to the sale.eepng {
man whose political principles they know nothing
about and whose ability to govern they only guess
at! Such movement may succeed for the time
but in the end will prove the death of the party re-
sponsible for it. Tactics like these viii teach the
people to discredit its principles and laugh at It's
professions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23
THE ELECTION.

The returns Of the judicial election rem
der it very probably that ihe democrat can
didates for the Court of Appeals have been
elected by one of those large and sweeping
majorities which the democrats havein for
mer years been accustomd to poll The
majority for judge Bronson, who is the
highest on the ticket, will probably exceed
fifteen thousand, and that of the other can
didates will not be much less. Ofthe can
didates for the Court of Appeals, those
whose names were on the Ambient ticket
have generally received rather smaller
vote. This is the case in every part of the
state, except the Anti-Rent districts. 1t in
dictates that there is disapprobation of the,
conduct of tbs faction more or less decided
prevailing in the whole state.
1t is worth while to take notice Of what
would have been the result of the election,
if the compromise proposition of the wings
had been acceded TO. We should have in
truth, thrown away two of our Judges, and
the court would have been rendered power
less, in case any question that was control
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

glJ~Words cheap. and it is somewhat foItG-
nate for the wings tEat such is the case. or they
would find themselves without capital in their
struggle against the progress OF Democracy. The
last Milwaukee Sentinel has an article opening the
Delegate campaign, in which as is usual the wings
are urged to come up and lend their influence 10
rid the country of the blighting and Withcring C.
tecta of loco iocoism Now, what stale, unlue,u-
iug words are these. Never we say, ncr9 was
the country in condition prosperous as at pres
cnt, in all departments, and without arguing the
point, for it is not necessary we say so, from tue
direct results OF the carrying out Of this blight
lug and whitening" loco toco policy in opposi-
ton to that OF the Wing. True we haye.a war
and our harbor bills were vetoed, but admitting
these to be as great evils as the Sentinel ever claim
ed them to be; bow does it propose to remedy the
evils. It eyidcltly would have those measures Of
the Democratic party, which have contributed be
yond doubt 10 tie prosperity o. tie country con
demned, and on the question OF war aad harbors.
would take man for President who is as much
the author Of The war as is Mr.. Polk, and WHO on
the question Of harbols may be presumed from ro-
sition to lie more hostile to their construction lan
Mr.. Polk ever. was. This is what the Sentinel
calls upon the wings Of the territory to for
ward and accomplish. 1t is to condemn those
measures of the party and administration, Which
even wing virulence has been senced in its opTo-
,.ton to by tie marked manner in which lIcy
have yinjjcated Themselves and virtually to sustain
all that can in any wise be claimed as objectona-
able. The position Of the Sentinel is an unortu-
discover the facts under any mountain of tro,h.
words which the Sentinel chooses to heap up.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23
MORE OF TIE CHESAPEAKE.

Not all the passengers it appears were booked
who were OF this Inflated boat. Several ladies who
We're unattended by gentlemen, arrived here without
paying their fare, and consequently were not reg
istered in the clerkss books. 1t IS customary for
boats which come direct through from Buffalo, not
not to collect their tickets until this port
We mention this to show the uncertainty which
exists as % the number on board, and consequently
the number lost
One of the deck hands. by the name Of David
Luts, informs us that when the Harrison came
along side the wreck, he saw two females rushing
across the hurricane deck, towards the lights of
the Harrison, and in their fright and eageruess to
get on board, did not see where they stepping
and both pitched overheard between the boats
He cannot learn who they Were or what became
OF then-[Clev. Plain Dealer
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

led by party influences had presented itself
for their decision.
The result of the election for the other
members of the state judiciary is snch as
to be exceedingly gratifying. A large ma
iority of the Judges of the Supreme Court
were democratic candidates, and the sue
cessful manner of their election shows a
democratic majority in the state, vigorous,
energetic and irresistible, whether voting
by division or in one body.
The result for county officers presents
the same gratifying aspect Notwithstan-
ding all this success, the vote of the state
was probably smaller than has been cast
on seyerrl previous occasions.
When the tickets Of the two parties were
offered TO the voters Of the state for their
selection they were found to be composed
of some Of the best men that each had to
present. The successful ticket received
the hearty appreciation of It's friends, while
at the same time the character OF the inIi-
yiduals composing it presented 50 many IA
vorable points as either TO attract the favor
or disarm the opposition Of their opponents.
, The consequence was its triumphant elec-
ton. Another consequence, and one which
we hope the democrats Of this city and
sttae will ever bear in mind, is, the posi-
tive proof that when they will nominate ca
pable, honest and good men 70 Office, they
can surely elect thcm.--LN. Y. Ev. Post.
The State, or Appeal judges elected, are
Addison G. Gardner, Greene c. Bronson,
F. G. Jewett, and Charles II. Ruggles.
Charles s. Benton, Clerk. All democrats.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

TIE p. o. LAw.-Our sagacious friend
of the American has discovered another
mares nest in the y. O. Law, or rather in
the instructions of the p. NJ. General. This
high iunchonary il appears, according to this
discovery, has walked right up in the teeth
of the law, and ordered three cents postage
to be not only paid but prepaid on transien.
papers, when they should go entirely free
OF all charge. This struck us as being n
grave state of affairs, and worthy Of inycs-
tlgation, and as the result of such invcstioa-
ton, we find the whole mischief has arisen
from the misplacing of little ScHj-coioa.
Lest our indlgnantand patriotic friend should
take his own advice, and walk some rctrac-
tory postmaster up before Justice Of the
Peace for obeying Instructions. we will pub
lsh the extract from the law on this point.
Il is as follows:
And all newspapers conveyed in
the mail, shall be subject to postage, except
those sen. by way of exchange between the
publishers OF newspapers, and except those
iran,cd by persons enjoy INC the ranking
privilege; and newspapers not sent from the
office of publication, and all handbills or
circulars printed or Autographed. not en-
rccding one sheet, shall be subject to three
cents postage each, to be paid when dcpos-
tied IN any poSt-otlicC to be conveyed in the
mail"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23
~ With The present number ceases the

~ With the present number ceases the
connection of Mr. GUILD with this paper
and with the next, which will be " no. J.
Vol. 81 C. L. SuoLEs, the proprietor Of the
establishment, resumes the managementand
control of affairs. The improvement winch
may have been observed III the Telegraph,
during the past few weeks, in size, amount
threading matter, typographical appearance
&C., will give the public some idea OF what
may be expected the coming year. The
paper is now second in size TO none pub
lished in the Territory, and the present con
ductor will exert all the ability he possesses
to prevent its being second in any other re-
spect. It will be his desire, as it Is his IN
tercst, to make an interesting and useful
sheet; and he has determined to spare no
pains or labor to accomplish this end. lie
feels confidence, under the Circumstances
N recommending the Telegraph 10 the pub
lie of this section as worthy of their sup.
port
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23
NJ Wy. ~
w EsTEIELn. limo ID 1917

A large schooner was discoyeral .,ba...
four miles below Barcelona anoat this mon.
ing. completely dismastcd, decks badlvL-ola
up, small boat gone, hold full Of water, fan
load OF Flour and Corn, not soul On boa-5
1t IS said TO be the Rough an! Psaly b..
thosewho went aboard Of her.
The schooner mentioned above vazr,
INTO by the steamer Constellation a5ova
Erie on Wednesday night last, and her crew.
were taken back to Cleveland by the Con,
steItafioa.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

THE DELEGACY.-The time is at hand
when the Democracy of the territory VIII
be called upon to select a candidate by
means of primary meetings for the delega-
CIV. 1t is generally conceded that our OPP
ponents are better organized, more determln-
ed and active than they have heretofore
been, and that consequently we shall have
better contested and more doubtful election
this fall, than we have lately had. Under
certain circumstances, we do not consider
the result in the most remote degree doubt
full. By judicious action there is not par
ticle of doubt but the Democracy Of the ter
ritory will come out of the contest rium-
plant as usual, but we can throw away
victory, and indifference orapathy onthe part
of the democracy with regard to these pri-
mary meetings may be main cause which
will cOnduce to that result. Those who
make politics their business, never sleep
on such occasions, and people of this char
acter as is well known are not always anX-
ious for and devoted to the public veal
They have generally their own ends to ac-
complish, and they have no hesitation in
risking le salvation of the party to accom-
plish those ends. The question with
| them is not as to the best man, but the one
) who will be most devoted to their interests,
! and to nominate such man they will spare
no effort. What we wish is simply to a.
rouse the attention of the mass of the party
to the necessity Of their action on the occa-
sion. We want our best man for candl-
date. We cannot afford to run risks. 1t
will be folly to take any man against whom
serious objections can be urged, whether as
to his political or private life, in the hope
that the strength of the party will carry him
through. The strength of the party can
not carry such a man through, for we shall
have a willy, determined and vigorous OPP
position. Let us then make no mistake.
| Let us take man against whom no good
| objection can be urged-one who can unite
and carry our whole strength and there can
be 10 question as to the result. That we
| have such men we know, and that such an
one can be nominated, there is no doubt,
provided interested politicians do not sue
cccd in oyer-ruling the voice Of the people.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

tg' Gov. DODGE, in his route through
the Territory, visited Southport Oh We'd
nesday last, and remained till Friday morn
ting. The particular object Of the Cover
nor's visit to this and other localities was
stated in our last. From what we have "a
thcred, we suppose it to be the intention Of
his ExcclIency to call a session of the Le-
gislature Immediately after the election OF
representatives on the first Monday OF Sep
tcmber next. Provision can then be made
for second Convention, and ConsUtu-
ton formed and acted upon by the people,
i'll time for the admission of Wisconsin into
the Union during the next session OF Con-
gress. This we like better than the propO-
siton to cali the last Legislature together,
for three reasons: |. We shall have Il II.
of Representatives fresh from the people,
the members Of which will be prepared to
act in accordance with the public sentiment.
,. 1t will obviate any necessity for session
in January next; and by repeal or suspcn-
sion OF the law providing for the annual
meeting OF the Legislature at that time, will
doubtless be made to stand in place OF the
regular session. 3. There can be no trou-
blcin reference to the appropriation made for
the payment OF Legislative expenses, and no
danger of additional territorial liabilities on
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

To- MINNESOTA, which will probably at
the next session Of Congress, be organized
as a separate Territory, seems to be attract
inc attention. We shall not be surprised to
hear soon of a rush of immigration in that
directions A large number of industrious
New England settlers arc, it is said, making
preparations to go into it. According to a
Boston paper, Hon. Robert Rantoul, of
Mass, is now on his way to the Falls OF
St. Croix, at which place large tracts ofland,
with several saw mills, have been purchased
by Boston company, Of which Mr.. X. Is
one of the Trustees.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23
a BATTLE FIELD

A correspondent o. the North American 49,.
describing the battle tielJo Celro Gorlo SAYS
Il never desire to Visit another such Geld .<.
battle. While the lighting is raging uei can i. !.
upon death and shrink hot from his bloody .,.-...
but to walk codly over hundreds Of human +. H..
blackened and bioated by the sun stretched 3,o,..4
amorg broken musNets and dismoulteI cann..
the steed aad the r3er Offering inviting b,ro-,-.
10 tie toul birds that here patterned upon tlcgl -,
every hand, sickcns the sense and the soul SIM,
even victory Of its gaudy pumage, and stamn, -a
whole with an unSpeakab!e horror Passing dow,
the rav.ne where the national Guard had th,s.
times attempted to dislodge the Mounted Ri1e,nea
who, supported By the howitzer battery. Ijter,r,,
raiuei death among their ranks | was Obliged +,
turn back and retrace my steps.
The gorge was chosed up with the bodies oft1a
dover OF the McN'can army. The NolEdo, ANA
the buzz3rd howlcl and screamed as rode bg. ANA
the stencil was too s.c&cnirg to endure.
Passing on we came to the hospital where ,}e
badly wounded still lay-the NIeXicaus first and
next the Americans | could not but notice t.e
difference between them. The wounded Mexican,
cannot endure fire and pain like the Americans
quick and impetuous, they will for a moment face
danger or death like heroes, but the long tediop,
hours OF sickness or pam, or a lasting battle IN
which men are required to overcome extraordinary
artificial and natural obstacles, are too much ar
them. They have all the blaze of burning shay
lngs, not the lasting fire of the charred coal
For many miles we passed along ditch. dug
from Encera to the pass of Cerro Gordo which far
nished us excellent water All along the road
were the bodies of Mexican lancers and their horses
cut down by Col. Harneys's Dragons when these
fire eaters chased Santa Anna and his retreatlag
troops beyond JaIapa. Almost every mans skull
was literally split open with the sabres of our
horsemen,aud lay stretched upon the ground Ia
CHASTITY groups
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

The Chicago Democrat which has been
interchangeable in keeping the public advised
OF the many attractions which the harbor
and river convention is likely to present,
says that some 1.-The wealilliest spor;smen
IN the country Will be lhcrc, and that anum-
Der of running horses from all sections of
the Union have already arrived.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

RBILRoAD TO THE Pacific The Legislature
Of Connecticut have passed series Of resolutions
approving Of the general features OF Mr. Whitneys'
plan for railroad TO the Pacific, and request their
representatives, and their senator's in Congress to
give the plan their prompt attention aud support
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

The Madison on her last trip up brought
tremendous load ofpasseugcrs and freight.
We are told she left 500 passengers At Mil
waukee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23
,NTIWAR TENDENCIES OF COMMERCE.

immense pecuniary interests and Of its influencing
ivoraby or otherwise the moral sentiment of com
mercial communities
In the next place we look upon commerce in the
light of great socializing system as regards ma
lions engaged and concerned init, 1t is unques-
tionably true that the different portions of the hui
man family do as yet come far short of being ac-
quainted with each other to the desirable extent;
and that the effect of this lack of acquaintance to
occasion and perpetuae feelings Of dstrust jealousy
! and contempt towards each other. The wars which
have in past periods of time embrolled and desc
lated the world, we can to a great extent account
for by the fact that the people of the different coun
tries concerned in them have been so entirely unac-
quanted with each other. 1t appears 10 be an In
snct of our nature universally to regard stranger,
or class OF strangers with distrust and aversion.
The infant of a few weeks old exhibits the opera
ton of this principle and refuses to trust itself in
the care of a stranger and often mani.ests strong
dislike to the presence Of strange individual The
person of mature age even, though possessed of
high degree OF cultivation is very slow and cautious
in regard to trusting his person or interest to any
extent TO the care of stranger The first impulse
Of feeling almost invariably seems 10 be that the
one who is a stranger is very probably an enemy.
! Savage and barbarous communities, and those COM
munitics termed civilized which yet act upon the
exclusive policy afford abundant and striking exam
pies of the fact which we are here noticing. In ac-
cordanee with this we find it almost universally
l. / /
urel, familiarity and confidence take the place Of
jealousy and suspicion; and that in about the pro
portion as the individuals parties concerned cease
to be strangers That this enlarged and maured
acquaintance of the people OF different cunntnes
with each other is almost wholly brought about and
continued by means OF commercial intercourse, we
need not stop to show. Those who are continually
trading with each other must necessarily become
acquainted and not only so, but must as a matter
of course, come to feel an interest in each other
! AS an illustration, we may refer to fact familiar
to those who have resided on the frontier e.ilemcns
IF this country. 1t is well known that an eXperi-
aaccd lur-traGer comes to be regarded by his Indian
customers as their patron, friend, and counsellor,
ana in questions Of policy regarding intercourse.
war and peace, treaties and the like, he has more
influence over them a thousand persons with whom
hey are slightly or not at all acquainted The
same principle operates most efficiently though not
| 20 obviously, upon more civilized communities
! those who prosecute and manage the commerce Of
lie different nations are the confidential advisers
not only Of statesmen and politicians but OF the
whole Of the INTELLIGENT and influential classes of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23

Fortunate IxcIDENT-The following is an
account OF tie first boat which was sent ashore
from the un!ortuuare steamer Chesapeake:
The yavl boat that sent ashore contained to,lr
women, some children and ten men and BOYS Al
ter they had lett the wreck it was ascerained that
there was but one paddle on board which OF course
could not be used except to skull, and that Was
very singular, there was not man on board that
knew how 10 skull. There happened to be among
the boys lad from this city, Vim. Hagan who
understood the art OF skullng He put them a
shore against head sea, and after an hour and
hall of intense labor He accompanied the clerk
mile and had: up the beach TO the pier Just u time
to hail the arriSon Hand send her to the wreck
TCleyeland Paper.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-06-23
INCIDENTS OF TIE WRECK.


-, ,..,.,l,,r
lNtlDtN - OF LIE REIN.
While the Chesapeake was lying at anchor, and
for aboat half an hour before she Welt' down, few
can imagine the terrible scene on board. The
wind was blowing from shore iorbidlng all hope
to those who would seek land on 4oats N any
dare not stay on board not @4o"hg tne oep'h pc
low them, and tearing when me steamer snhA 'hey
would be swallowed IN the Whirlpool She would
make death seemed inevitable, and the only al
Tentative let them was TO drown with the wreck,
or in vain efforts to reach shore In this dilenl-
ma with the boat fast sinking under them, the ex-
cItement IS described as terrific The bell was
kept ringing and i.-hts burning Tor Signals. The
passengers " ere ce"ascii'"@ ana cu'iTinS one an
other and preparing WAate' er '.ey could on winch
to 4 ri. Tie Captain was co"'r advising Inc pas
seaacrs thu tae r only hope WIS with the wreck.
He asefvtel his VIE and another lady 10 climb the
mast, and l.Acj ;aem upon the cr)>strees Mr..
Lite stewart o BE boat, was very ,ctiye and sell
POS 4 sci hclpins such as Wonted help to his own
Imminent danger. At length her BOW began to
fall and tie cry was "heard she's gong One
loud. long AMI uncatHy shleE arose simuitane-
ous from tie Ge,p u.ug multitude, such as the