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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-01-09
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Two DOLLARS year; OsE DOLLAR for the first regular
session OF each Congress and FFTY CENTS for the final
sion OF each Congress and the for each Extra Ses
ton--payablc Ia all in advance
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-01-09

Lours G. De Russf graduate Of West Point, has been
chosen Colonel of regiment of volunteers rom Lou
isiana and FntScrs RrsAcLr Major. The Lieut. Colonel
is yet to be appointed
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-01-09

The New Orleans Bulletin gives sample Of the
beauties of the Subtreasury in its practical results
Colonel HUNT, Quartermaster of the u. S. Army
stationed in that city, received, on the Goth ultimo
100000 in gold from the North. II was trans
ported across the mountains, and down the river,
at a cost to the Government of $500, while the
banks would have transferred it. by draft, at par.
At the very moment indeed, that this specie was
sent from New York 10 New Orleans, the Bulletin
says, the banks in New Orleans were checking on
New York at par, and had they been applied to
by Secretary Walker, would have supplied the
amount in specie for similar amount placed TO their
credit in the latter city, il not at par certainly at
one-third Of the sum given by the Government to
the carriers of its specie. But this is not all. The
Bulletin says: i" Besides the expense Of bringing it
here, somebody has now TO bear the expense Of
taking il back for the course of trade does not
quire the specie in New Orleans, but does in New
York, to which place, matter of course, it must
RETURN What folly can be greater than this, I'M
less it be that of refusing to trust the banks, with
their ample securities as guaranty for its safety,
with the transfer of the public money, while they
trust il to an individual travelling agent who can
give no security at all Richmond U7ig.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-01-09

The Paris papers state that M DE LA RosIERE
has been appointed Minister of France to Mexico,
in place of NJ. DE CYPREY, and that the new am
bassador will probably proceed at once to that
country. II is, however, stated that M. DE LA Ro-
sERE will not 90 Mexico until all the difficulties
which induced M. DE CYPREY TO leave shall have
been reconced. Things now are in doubtful po-
siton, France being represented by the Spanish
ambassador and the Barons GouRy DE RosELAND
and DE NEUrLrzE, Secretaries Of the ci-deUdnf
French Legation, being, by order Of their Govern
ment, at Havana, with instructions TO return as soon
as any invitation shall be extended them by Mexico
to do so.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-01-09

Lake Superior The Cleveland Herald is informed that the
entire trap region Of Lake Superior magnetic 10 such de-
gree that common needle sn parts entirely useless The
trap rock ITSELF composing ranges Of mountains and the
Bouders Of that rock scattered through the adjacent
level regions and repe the needle at short distances
In the same manner as iron ore
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-01-09

Deduct total means for the service Of the fiscal
: year ending June 80, 1913. 81, go 957 %
Excess Of expenditures LIST July,
1916. Sls, $50, S26 So
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-01-09

S32, 100000 90
4,779,042 OF
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
No returns from the county of Chippewa.

u In 1915, the aggregate vote for Delegate to
Congress in Wisconsin was II, 5Sl-in 1917, 81 ;
29l- Had full vote been polled, an increase OF
more than hundred per cent would have been ex-
hibited Some idea may be formed from this of the
rapidity of the growth of our population On the
question of the adoption of the Constitution last
spring 34,350 votes were cast-the right of voting
however, not as in the case of Delegate being re
sricted to citizens of the United States This ac-
counts, TO extent for the difference at which
our freDl OF the Wisconsin appears to be surprised
1t is supposed that the present population of Wis
consin reaches nearly 100000. Ii SO we shall be
entitled to three representatives our admission,
and TO five electoral votes in the choice of the next
President
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

meeting year since it would have assured
ly met with opposition in some form or
other-either from debate, or in amend
ments depriving it of its decided character.
or in attempts quietly to get rid fit There
was nothing of all this at the Herkimer Con-
venton. The people had, in the mean
time, tried more liberal tariff and liked it;
they had made themselves acquainted with
the reasons for it-and approved them; and
they have now spoken out as the people
like always to speak when they entertain
strong and decided convictions. The doc
trlne of free trade is now generally received
and as intelligently held on the shores of
the New York lakes and the hills and val
leys Of our interior counties, as in this me-
tropolis of commerce.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
LATER FROM VERA CRUZ.

The Jas. L. Day arrived at n Orleans
on the night of the 23d ult. From the Pic
ayune OF the next morning we take such
items as we find of interest. The news
from Vera Cruz is five days later. Nothing
from Gen. Scott.
The .7cro-Iris publishes communica-
tions which have passed between Santa
Anna and Col. Childs, at Puebla. The
Mexican General demanded surrender of
of the citadel. Col. Childs, in firm but re-
spectlul terms, said, that he had been placed
there to defend the works, and that he
should DO so to the last extremity, especi-
ally as he had ample means at his disposal.
A canonadng then commenced between the con-
tending forces, which was continued from the 2Sth
Septeml er to the Both, doing some damage TO the
city and occasoning some loss of life On the 3Oth
Santa Anna drew off his forces consisting of 1000
cavalry and infantry, with three pieces of artillery,
with the evident intention of attacking the American
train which left Jalapa, on the lst His designs
however, were frustrated by the revolt of the main
body of his troops, leaving him with only 1870 men.
With these he is said TO have directed his course
towards OaXaca intending to make an effort TO raise
another army. Some insist upon it that his nen-
ton is to leave the country forever whilst others
contend that he will never give up the contest No
certainty exists as to either his mo, ements or his
purposes.
The .Arco-Iris, of the 10th ult, speaks
of the extensive preparations making at
Norgara to despatch train. 1t SAYS there
are more than than 1000 troops there, of
all arms. Their number leads the editor
to conjecture that Gen. Patterson has I'm
view an expedition against some State mot
hitherto invaded by American arms, In
stead of reinforcing Gen. Scott
The same paper has some speculations
upon the probable action ofthe Congress at
Querctaro, but mentions no facts. Among
other things, 81 mentions that there are those
who pretend that the minds of the people
of the interior have undergone a change
since our occupation of the city of Mexico,
and that they are disposed for peace upon
amy terms We have little faith in this.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
IR E /. a n ID

Is still the land of agitation, With but little i'm
mediate prospect of tranquility" So writes the
London correspondent of the National Era And
he who supposes that Ireland will not be land OF
agitation until the wrongs of which she made the
subject are righted, mistakes the character of her
people. Let us look for moment at some of the
grievances under which Ireland lahors and of which
she complains
The mountainous load of public burden, resulting
from the debt of Great Britain of which she is made
10 sustain vastly than her proportienate share.
And this as the consequence of government mea-
sures which the people OF Ireland gave their
assent, and in reference to which they were never
permitted to act, but at the peril of mourning some
thing worse. She is compelled TO sustain her
quail share Of the burden, after her population and
resources have become exhausted by long ages Of
oppression > and while her enterprise is paralyzed
and her manufactures and commerce are fast bound
by unrghteous restrictions
She is taxed for the support OF government that
Expresses her.
Shells taxed Try alanded arisiocracy which plum
ders her laboring poor of the fruits of their honest
toll.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
e r 4 n C. F.

France continues 10 grow more dlscOn-
tented with its King, and more earnest in
it's demonstrations in favor of all kinds of
reform. The mostremaraable occurrence,
of late has been the funeral of Louis Bona
parte, Ex-king of Holland, who was buried
at St. Leu, on the 29th ut. 1t is stated
that the scene was remarkable for the
a." depth of feeling and affection displayed
on the occasion, and which must be regar-
ded as testimony of respect for the En-
peror-" On the entrance of Prince Jerome
Napoleon, (who is very much like the En-
peror,) they presented arms to him. After
the ceremony was over, he shook hands
with the people. When he left the church
to the railroad station, he was surrounded
by the people, and SO much pressed on by
the crowd, in spite of the Fargo force Of SER
gems de riHe and gems d armies on duty,
that his march was most difficult. Shouts
Of Vive fEmpereurr' and "Vive Jeromer'
rent the air. These enthusiastic demonstra-
tons have their signiicancy.'-Cor- of
National Era.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
VERA CRUZ. Oct 3. IS17


Burning Santa .2anay DmeHing House.
To-day we have news from Cerro Gorrlo
that the guerrilleros attacked Capt. FeatPl-
erstone's Louisiana volunteers, killed L.
and badly wounded the captain and men
This is serious loss, and Padre Jsrauta
viii pay dearly far it yer.
Some of our volunteers set fire TO the
dwelling house of Santa Anna, at his haci-
enda, near Cero Gordo, and ii, with all its
valuable contents, is consumed. This is All
wrong II they had burned down the viii
lage in which the euerrieros found refuge,
it world have beeu all perfectly right If
the bwkfiHgs of Santa Anna gave shelter to
to the guerrllleros, it was right 10 destroy
them, but not because Santa Anna was
feading the forces of the enemy against us.
await farther explanation from the Off
Ger causing it TO be burned. Capt Lewis
was reported to have lost his life in the
contlagration of the hacienda, but am glad
TO hear that is contradicted by later author
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
REFORM,

We perceive, that among other things. the rad-
cal democracy of New York, at the Mass Conven-
ton held at Herkmer; resolved TO cndeavor to pro-
cure National Convention to amend the Constitu-
ton, so that all local officers such Postmasters,
&c, may be elected by the people, and their terms OF
office limited by law. We perceive also. that the
New York Senate have passed resolution instruct
ing their Senators and requesting their Congress
men to assist, in accomplishing this end.
Thus has the most important ball been SET fairly
in notion never to rest, we trust, aye knoc until
the beneficial end which is sought, Is accomplished.
This reform must be brought about. The ire
mendous central power which now exists at
Washington, must be broken up and returned to
the source 10 which 1t belongs, or there can be no
safety III our Institutions Whether ii be Demo
cratic, or Wing administration, she result. must
and will be the same this tremendous power, must
and will generate corrupton this corruption rami-
Ties throughout the whole length and breadth
OF the land, and from it will eventually spread the
canker, which will consume our fair fabric of gov
eminent.
The basis ofrepublicansm and democracy, is an ac-
acknowledgement of the people as the source OF power
The same argument which authorizes them TO elect
their President holds equally good for the election
of every officer of the government of whatever kind
or character. The Government is theirs 1t is
presumed to be instituted in all its manifestations
for their benefit Who then can say, that with
them should not rest the creation of every officer
to administer that government. We admit on all
hands, the theory of selfgovenment, but our gov
eminent by no means carrie: out that theory in its
practice. The people are authorized throug in
termeIatc agents to elect their President and that
President, who does not even come directly from
them constitutes all the rest of the government
There is very little Democracy-very little repub-
licanism in this. The government is very nearly
as far removed from the people, as if it were mo-
narchlcal,and of course the evils which belong to a
nonarchlcal government must gro W out OF ours.
Republican governments are good for every thing,
or for nothing If the latter, let us abandon them
all together if the former let us have it in all its
benefits. 1t is time and high time, and we hail
with ioytbis movement of the New York democra-
Icy. VIII not her daughter Wisconsin, second her
efforts There is bat one answer to this question.
She will, earnestly, with all her heart The ball
set in motion, must be rolIel vigorously onward
| The people must have their government in their
OVID hands. Up then brothers, to the work !
What a noble guerdon does victory bring YOU
Selfsovernment not in theory alone, but in prac-
tice, with the benefits, which do and must belong
to pure repubicanism
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
n,The New York Evening Post has the foITou

1.-THE New York Evening Post has the follow
ing in relation to the passage of the Free Trade
resolutions by the Herkimer meeting:
PROGRESS OE LIBERAL OPINIONS
The circumstances under which the res
olution in favor of Freedom of Trade was
adopted at the Herkimer Convention Just
held, show very decided change in public
opinion since the mitigated tariff went into
effect. The resolution was adopted unani-
mously, without debate, and with all the
demonstrations of strong popular enthusi-
asm. Among all the three or four thous-
and persons assembled from every part of
the state, there was not one to offer an OBJ
lection to its passage; there was not one APP
parently, who did not yield it his hearty
concurrence.
Two years ago it would have been inn
possible to obtain any thing like this unna-
nimity on the question of protection in any
public assembly composed of persons from
the various parts of the State. If such a
resolution had been proposed at such a
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

Among the freight of the United States
ship Macedonia, on her return from her
voyage of mercy, is quantity articles
linen, lace, hosiery, &c.-manufaclured by
the poor ofthe county Of Clare, in Ireland.
They have been consigned for sale to sever
al benevolent individuals In this cty-the
proceeds to go the pcor-fFnd of the county.
Some of our first wofnen-as good and
kind as they are fair and gentle-have al
ready interested themselves with their warm
hearts in the sale, and relief goods will be
the highest fashion of this winter.
.Appropos of the Macedonia. 1t is stated
on good authority, that her cargo of provis-
ions, &C., saved the lives of upwards of
nine hOusdnd persons in the south and
west of Ireland. What a reflection to ex-
pand the heart of every American, and fill
it with the noblest emotions Nine Mous-
and fellow beings rescued from the most
dreadful of deaths 4! What glory to the
Unted states to be the dispenser of such
great mercy = N. Y, Cor, of the Union,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

u The Milwaukee Sentinel says that fifty thou
sand dollars have been paid by the Lake commerce
the present season. for lighterage and detention on
st. Clair flats and this sum, continues the Sentinel
in complaining of the government, would suffice to
remove distractions. Ii this be the case why, in
the name of common sense, does not commerce APP
propriate these fifty thousand in removing these OBJ
structons instead of wasting it for mere temporary
relief Those most interested might certainly if il
has to be done, as we'll pay the money to remove
the distractions entirety, as to spend the amount
from year to year in temporary expedents.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

ITALY.
-Austriano- Italian affairs have been nnor'

+Austriano-Etalian affairs have been more
quiet, according to the advices of the last
fortnight-the Pope, who is prudent man,
hs3vIHg found it necessary to allay much OF
the excitement manifested in his favor, by
the people generally, and by many leading
persons, among whom was the Prince de
Canine, who is gone TO the meeting of Sci
enciati in Venice. The Pope is. now get
ting into close quarters with Vienna and
aided partly by the scourge which has tal-
len on the troops in Ferrara, may get the
"pldce" clear of the aggresseFs. Eet no
one imagine that the great conflict OF PIo
Nino will terminate by the withdrawal OF
Austrian troops from Ferrara, if they should
be withdrawn The anxiety of the people
throughout Italy for freedom has become
too strong, and had too much expression, TO
Justify the fears (and the hopes of some
peopie) that that country is going TO sink
down into state of degraded satisfaction
with its chains; and the Pope, though a
prudent man, is too sincere, just, and ear
nest, to abandon the glorious work towhieh
he has pat his hand" = h..
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

GyMr. KING has received a small sunnIv of
Photographic Books for the use of learners in this
new, interesting, and useful science; viz: The
Glass Book, Reader and the Reporters First Book
BY the aid of these Books without the assistance of
Il teacher, person in few weeks time NAV acquire
a fair knowledge Of the principles of Photography.
and by practice of few months may become
ready Photographic writer and reporter
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

HI We learn from the New York Evening Post
that the National Board OF Education, of which Ex-
Governor Slade of Vermont is general agent, has
just sent out from Hartford company of So young
ladies' as teachers iop the west
Rather p'ecasiess business this, sending yosag
ladies' as teachers to the west, Ten chances to one
of their being metamorphosed in the course of a
year OF two from 'sehool Sa ms, into mains of
very different character. It's only making mat
tiers worse-increasing the disproportion between
the rising generation and educational facilities
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

IL ELIHU BUNRITT, on his mission o4 peace
has gone from England TO France In England he
was successful, TO encouraging extent in awaken
ing public attention to the subject and in existing
in the ranks of the League many of the best men
of the country. In France, also the prospects are
Encouraging. Havrs was the point he first visited
and here he says he INST with less difficulty in get
ting favorable hearing, than he was led TO antici-
pate. From France he will proceed to Germany :
and, before returning home, wilprobaby visit every
country OF Europe, for the purpose OF Introducing
The subject of peace and establishing organizations
on the league principle. Thousands on both sides
of the Atlantic have subscribed to his pledge and
through the medium of different associations form
ed, are now in correspondence with each other, for
the promotion of the common objcct-Peace and
Universal Brotherhood
Mr. B. is engaged in noble work and whether
successful or not, we would rather have his name
and fame with succeeding generations hereto say
nothing of hereafter-than the glory" of the
greatest military ehieitan that ,ed e. If this
be treason, make the most of IT.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

u Mr. Van Amrlnge, the Agent of the National
RefOrmers, now in the Territory, writes from Min.
eral Point, TO Young America (the Ieorm organ }
the most hat;ering account of the progress OF the
principle of land limitation in Wisconsin. lie has
aeen suffering from violent attack of the typhus
fever which, preventing his return to New York
before the close of navigation, he Will remain at
&c esco during the winter and commence the cam
paign vigorously in the spring.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
NkRnow EscApE.-Two men left Sheboygan in

NARROW EscAPE.-Two men left Sheboygan in
skif intending to visit the fishing grounds few
miles south A strong west wind blew them off
the shore in despite of all their efforts to prevent it,
In this perous condition. gradually receding frorn
land schooner hove in sight, but passed them wps
out noticing their signals. Another schooner soon
after came in sight, and bore down upon them, and
picked them up and took them into Milwaukee
They must have been lost bur Tor the timely inter
ference of the vessel
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10
The man who forgot his op,a name

The man rho forgot has oecn name
II IS fmt Known to many persons in this
city, that some years since, high and re-
specialize manofa southern city called atour
post office and said, have you any letters
Cor me?" What is your name, sir" said
the clerk. The gentleman raised his left
finger to his nose, looked grave aud said,
twill tell you directly" aud turned on his
heel out of the office. A few yards from,
the post office he met friend, who said,
" How do you do, Mr., -" That's
it," said the gentlemap; and returned to
the Office, told his name, and obtained his
letters.
We will relate an incident, coming within
our own knowledge, as remarkable as the
above. last winter, on our way from
Raleigh, we uet an old man in the stage,
pennyless, bound to Wilmington to seek
emPloyment-we had previously learned
his good CHARACTER, aad ia conversation, he
stated that his eldest son had been in Will
mlngton several weeks--on asking his
name. the old man, greatly embarrassed,
was unable to recollect it, nor could he.
possibly bring it 10, mind N. G. Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-11-10

II State education in Holland y said to be sadly
injurious to the cause Of evangelical religion. The
reader will understand however that it is that kind
of evangelical religion which placed itself in op-
postionito State education A religion which
is found arFayed against Education and Science can
not be otherwise than spurous-it is not the religion
of the Bible but the religion of bigoted ignorant,
and superstious sectarsts. So far the great in
terests of humanity are concerned the world cannot
too soon be rid of such religion.