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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04
THE TELEGRAPH.
c.. T.. sHOLEs. EDITOR.
Tuesday, February 4, HSiS.
Elderly and progress.

Human liberty cannot exist unless sustained in
her advances Jy spiri; of progress lis very Vi
taiity is spirit Of progress, and the moment the
cause pau>es it will retrograde It's advance though
slow, must be steady vigorous and continued tri-
umph. The elements Of oppression are awake
always awake-alWays actlye-and the field that
may haze been gained by the human mind in its
struggle for ages be free may he lost by the neg
lect or supneness Of a day. he intellectual, like
tie physical powers of man, derive energy from ac-
tyiy, and the history of the world presents thou
sand proofs that tAe moment the mind pauses, it
loses much of its power to advance 1t was never
intended to remain at TIE degree OF perfection,
but to 90 from point to point and forever in the
scale Of excellence The mind TO be free, must
rise and when il rises it Will be free. We can on
" check it by breaking its powert 10 rise. Nor can
that advance Of mind be confined to narrow limits.
When a portion moves it must all move or shake
the mass. As we'll might we attempt 10 move a
portion Of our lake, and leave the remainder mac
tive, a. to raise portion Oh the human mind, and
leave tie mass victim to oppression. When the
ton Will breathe it through all the mass Of mind,
aud It's clements all purified by is healing lntic-
ences and in tha; degree 70 uhch it rises. and to
that extent to which it progresses, will be the adj
vance towards the freedom Of tie human mind.
And this is LIBERry-true and rational LIBER-
rr-the liberty of the human mind--the freedom
Of the human will Ii is tie boon to which the
eycy.rcachng tireleSs, deafness soul struggles and
labors and will forever, until it breathes the pure
air Of freedom The physical blessings of liberty
are great, bat its perfect image IS stamped only on
the mind Tie chain on the hand or the heel makes
man but a prisoner-the mind must be manacied
to make him / slaye-and he whose mind IS hem
med in By sensual views, in his conceptions OF hu-
man liberty may know Tor il no higher character
than that OF naked right of action, stripped OF all
that makes ii ,aluabe-the power 70 think, to feel
10 will without consulting the thoughts, Will, OF
feelings Of another-the unrn,trlcted privilege q
power in the vast universe Of God that manacle
his mind; and he is the only one in the enjoyment
Of human liberty to any extent justified IN confnlng
his view of the cause TO the limits of our htt,C
fragment OF the human race But he whose MIND
ever dnelt upon the true character OF human lIber
IT, and sees II As the peculiar element of the sou!
cannot look upon it without seeing in the field the
whole race 10 which he belongs-all mankind-ane
does violence 70 all the better impulses OF MS heart
to all his most sacred duties 70 ms fellow man. anD
o. H.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

QTALibcr!y Party Territorial Convention assem-
bed At Spring Prairie on Wednesday last ami cor.
tlnued lis session until Ihursday evening. We
have not seen o.icel report 9 proceedings, but
informed ;hata respectable nuuter Of delegates
in ailcajanoe, and thar several propositions of
more :han ordinary Importance were passed upon.
Among these propositions one declaring the
liberty party to be permanent party, and such
bound TO study the duties and responsibilities Of CT
vii government. in their whole range. This is
virtual abandonment of the "one idea" ground
heretoforeso pertuaciousiy adhered 10 and although
our liberty friends did in their resolutions pledge
themselves distinctly and definitely as they should
has done, 10 particular measures ot reorru separate
iron, the one lie. Of abolition, vet from the
pressions Of sentiment in their discussions rep
resented 10 US, their tendencies and sympa:hies
would seem 10 be in the Tght direction. Free trade
and Land reform are now prominent articles in tho
political creed of majority of liberty men in Wis
consin, and We should not be surprised 10 see the
whole party, here as well as elsewhere, stepping
on 10 the Macedon Lock platform, aud embracing
the principles Of the League entire, before the next
Presidential election. Senator Hale will have 10
progress rapidly TO keep up with his party.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

PopHs, KINGS AND QUEENs.-Rcv. DR..
Baird in 4 rcccn, lecture, published in the
Hartford Charter oak, speaks of certain
princes in the following terms -" The
Pope is man of fine talents. the best Pope
Rome has had for many a day. He is en-
hghIcncd and liberal in his views, and though
strongly attached To the Roman Catholic
faith. yet DESTROYS Italy should take 4 high
or stand among the countries OF Europe.
The Queen of England is proud woman.
She does not possess great talents hut Is
smlrt-and every wear IS becoming better
Queen. In private chracter, the four worst
monarchs in Europe, are the Kings of Han
over, Holland, Bavaria. and Naples. The
Kings arc VIGOROUSLY vicious. The others
are generally moral. many of them exem-
plary in private life"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

~ The Washington Union thus closes Z pointed
review Of Reyerdy Johnsons la;e speech. This
Honorable Senator will earn for hmse( the position
Of being the most inconsistent of the inconsiS;cnts
Indeed, Mr. Johnson's own view, though
he opposes a territorial indemnity, scents
akin to this. For he would by no means
retire our troops, nor take with Mr.. Cal
houn defensive line but he would, as the
President recommends, wage the war with
more vigor than ever in the heart OF Mexico
For what purpose, on Mr.. Johnson's view!
For fame! He saws we have enough of it.
For indemnity He declines it. For re-
venge 2 The eloquent picture hc has pre-
scented Of the evils Of the war shews that he
would shrink away from any such declar-
alton. In what motive then would he have
MS fight OH? TO bring Mexico TO her SEN
scs," he tells US, : and make her accept
terms of peace" We shall never make
Mexico accept terms ofpeacc, by exhibiting
a willingness to surrender that rcparalion
in which our character is involved, and TO
which our national force is pledged. We
shall never bring Mexico back to her SEN
ses BY thus losing our own
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Tshthe Result of0 Special Prori3entia1
I1tcytrmce.-We have already alluded to
the fact that the townof Sarep,a, on the Vol
n in Russia. which is settled by Moravi-
ans, has been twice passed over By that
scourge the cholera in It's march from Asia to
Europe during the lastyear. As well as some
wears ago before it reached this country
They are said 10 be n very cleanly people,
very exemplary in their lives and having no
magistrates among them, &c. &c, Was
this the result Of natural or supernatural cau-
ses Il is also known that for four months
while the cholera ragged with the most
violence in this city, in four Of the princi-
pal congregations below Canal street not !
single funeral took place in all that time.
Notwithstanding all the disinfecting agents
that were used in France, and elsewhere,
it IS believed by some, that such instance as
the above partake OF the nature of angels
visits in moro senses shan oue.-N y.
Ey-a.r~ Pos,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

" \ resolution embracing the principle of the
Wilmot proviso passed the New York Legislature
the House by large majority, los to 5; the
Senate with but one Directing vote. The y. Yor!;
Evening Post, in referring TO this vote says The
feeling in favor Of the exclusion OF slavery from ter
ri:ory now free IS growing il We may believe these
indications, stronger and stronger among the Peo-
PIE" " The democracy OF New York are
no; to be induced, by any stratagem or c9jolery or
menace OF whatever nature 10 stand aloo from part
in controversy embracing such interests. They
will express themselves with the same freedom a
Virginia or South Carolins with no less resolution
and no less unanimicy." The Empire State has ia,
ken most decided position on This subject, and il
is to be presumed that no Presidential candidate,
who IS not fauy pledged 10 the principle Of the
proviso, can receive her electoral vote.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

ONO PESITENTIARY.-The largest num-
Der of convcts in the Ohio prison during
the past year was 496 the smallest number
445-aycrage 46l. During the preceding
wear the highest number was 500; the low
est number 459-averagc 40. The receipts
from the earnings Of the prisoners and incl
dental sources have been S44.0S2 81. The
disbursements for same period have been
s28,I1s, 20: showing excess of earnings over
expenses ofsl5, 40i 81. The receipts from
all sources, have been s53.6 77 I6;-expen-
ditures s4S 1888 03;-leaving balance Of
81. 694 O3.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

IT resolution was passed by the House of
Representatives calling on the President To commu.
"Ica'e all Information in his possession relative 10
the return Of Santa Annc and Gea Paroles 70 Mex.
ico. And also the instructions and orders issued 10
Mr. SndeII at any time prior or sub>eqacn; to his
departure for Mexico To the first Of these requests,
with regard 10 Santa Alma; he President responds
BY referring 10 his message OF lS46,-with resaIi
to PArdde>, he made good his return by euding the
vigilance OF our army and navy The latter request
the President declines to comrly with, on the
ground that il might prejudice sill niorS greatly
our present relations with Mexico aud make
peace more difficult TO obtain Whale, Ell may have
been the motive OF The wing House in calling on
The Prcsiden, tor these Instructions il must be con.
coded that he is the best judge OF the propr;ey of
communicating them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

IT A man in England was recently hung for
the murder Of one Of his neighbofs; and yet the
same man had in his possession medal conferred
mon him by govemmen, for killing Frenchuen al
Waterloo lie probably argued il this wise Al!
men are equally my brothers. It can he no more
harm to Kill an EngIishman than Frencbnaa.
Goveanen: says II is rghtto kill the lat,er-saFe-
l. hey viii not Puaish re for killing the former
Wherein was his logic incorrect, il ws admit tae
..Ac- .es. q 'hs IRE OF rs gcre'r-:eE:!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

WHAT noEs IT MEAN The Jancsville Gazette
quotes from the National Era, without word OF
exception comment, an article under the head OF
Military Era, in which the spirit Of hero-worship p,
lately manifested at W ash,ugton 10 strongly re-
buked and the inconsistency OF leading wings be-
cause ofthe conspicuous part ected by them in the
exhibition severely, yet justly animal, ertel upon
Nc are the more gratiEeI TO observe this, for the
reason that not many months ago we thought the
eli or net a little in bue] with this spirit himself
Judging from ais evident disposition to favor tue
Taylor movement. 1t is fair TO presume that oar
contemporary has awakened TO juster and higher
sense Of proprlcty and duty, and will uercaf be
found striving against Influences which would make
mere military success stepping stone to the high
est ana most responsible stations OF civil trust and
honor and would place the government and des'i.
MES of this Republic in the hands Of 4 man whose
merit has been exhibited solely upon the tented
field, in deeds Of human butchery.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04
IlI3E4l AMY ,
KILLING KINDLY.

Somebody has been proposing the ether
ize criminals prior to killing them. The
proposition emcnates from a writer iii a
morning paper, ofwhon JeroiPs AelOSpa-
per-whch never ceases to tell truth by
instalment--says he is no less sofl-headed
than a soft-hearted man!
The effect of ether in most instan-
ces, has been to impart pleasing deIirum
10 patients, even while the knife has been
ploughing muscles and nerves. And it has
not been an uncommon occurrence for them
to break out into irrepresslble merriment,
dancing and shouting with more than Bac-
chanaian joIity. The moral influence Of
the gallows would be wonderfully en-
hlnced by exhibitions oft kind! Perhaps
1t would be we'll to 90 the whole length at
once, and substitute nitrous Ocide for sui
phurlc ether. SO pleasant would the oper-
alton then be, that a man sentenced to be
hung might be said to have the laughing
side Of the judge.
Even with this modification in the sys-
TEN of taking vengeance on a criminal, we
would still doubt the saIutary influence of
the gaows However kindly the rope
may be adjusted, the drop is fatal and the
spectacle of publicly killing sinner will
hardly impress the behoIder with deeper
consciousness OF the sanctiiy of human
life.
The writer Witnessed one executon.-
II was that Of a woman at Taunton,
sentenced to death for poisoning her rela-
lives, Of which crime, however, she strong
ly protested her innocence. He attended
To mark the conduct Of the crowd, and TO
Judge of the influence of the awful proce-
durc upon them. OF the spectators only g,
therefore, will we spcak-wc willnotcom-
nit the crime Of haugiag the culprlt again
in print. II seemed rs if all the drcgs Of
society had been called together from cir
cult Of twenty miles around; thieves and
gaily dressed prostitutes were there Ivy the
thousands vehicles of every description
poured into the town early in The morning.
literally crammcd with people The cuI-
prlt's own brother in-law. in the town of
CharI, had, the day previous, gone around
with bell, and announced that he would
convey passengers to witness the cNecu-
ton, alta shilling 4 head. Windows wee
let at various prices, according TO The iacili-
lies they presented for viewing the killing
process. \ Ilrgs platform was erected by
4 publican, directly in front of the ga!loWs
lit WAS crowded with men and women,
who paid slNp"nce a head for lhe.r places,
aud stood for nearly Two hours anticipating
the tragedy. Large cans Of brcr were
hostad up Nv loHg ropes, and ra;oied upon
the PLATFORM. A. the last moments of the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

PcnSi0ns.-Thc Commissioners Of Pen
sions represents the business Of his depart
ment so much accumulated that eleven or
twelve additional clerks are necessary to
bring up the business of the year. Accor-
ding to the record the number of applications
under the act of February IL, 1877. recei-
preceding, before the report vas made up.
were 800, of which number 1850 APP
piled for Treasury Scrip and 1910 for
land. 1t is a good omen that the greater
number of these applications are for land.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

NcW cure for Burns.-A Mr.. Seth Hunt
of Northampton, has treated successfully a
severe burn and scald in his family, the
following manner:
Cold water was applied by immersion,
till the pain ceased; the water being chan
ged rs often as it becomes warm. The
part was then kept swathed with wet band
ages, dry wooden one cnveIopirg them,
until the injury was healed. The healing
was rapid, and effected without leaving
scar. The instant relief which the cold
water gave from the circulating pain was
highly gratifying.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Nem use for Chiorgorm.-At Cam
bridge, England. shot, time since. horse
in gig become almost entirely unmanaga-
bic, but was speedily queIed by the use
Of cIoroform, which he inhaled for few
moments and then dropped down insensate.
In about five minutes he got up, shook
himself, and walked quietly away.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

alternative is pressing. You will have bu; tic
choice between that and wore in my opinion. i;
is magoanlmous and honorable 10 rctract when
course OF policy which has been pursued turns ont
10 be wrong. ICwould do great credit to the party
IN to act now precisely as they would have acted
II they had all the lights Of experience at TIE com
mencement of the war which they would now
nave II would be doing high act of patriotism
10 sacnhce their feelings of individual pride TO the
good of the cnnntrv
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Loss on bOh Siics-Thus far. in all the
Mexican battles, the Americans have lost
liz men; the Mexicans. 1856. Woun-
ded Americans, 1859; Mcxicans, 1900.
This makes an average proportion OF about
10 G.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

~ An able writer in a communication TO the
\. y. Evening Post giving some interesting rTtic.
ulars relative 10 the history OF Poland concludes as
follows:
Special privileges secured 10 individuals or
classes have annnIatgi liberty, encouraged despot-
ism, and orougn; ruin upon Poland. This is the
great lesson OF Providence incuIcated upon Ameri-
ca by the history oil Poland
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

An Editor, by an error Of the types, is
made 20 announce tha;there Is IN Montreal a
great belle, weighing eighteen tons. IL
would take fellow a spell TO love round
bart
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

"A greer conceit.-A gentleman describ-
ing the absurdity of dancing the polka
said " that it appeared as if the individual
had hole in his pocket, and was futilely
endeavoring to shake shilling down the
leg of his trowsers."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

An old humorst being told that DR.. -
the physician was dead exclaimed, A." Good
God! i'm glad TO hear of doctors death.
it saves so many lives"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

TT meeting Of the citizeas OF Delavaa was
held on ;hs 9th Ut, !; which Fssolu'oos co1denn-
ins the projee. .: dividing Racine aaa w@lwOnh
-o1o,ies ve-s passed. The 7:atset meets ~i'h ogt
'..le t.s-- IT. --- :. u W4lve-'r ~-.l-.r
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

The Governor of Pennsylvania recon-
mends that the Banks Of lhat State shall he
prohibited from issuing notes of less de-
nomination than $40.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Rulhicrrc said to TalIeyrand, Il know
not why | am called a wicked man, for
never in the whole course of ms life per-
formed but one act of wickcdncs s." 1" But
waen," replied Talleyrand, Twill that ACT
be at an end 20
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

I, is stated that ,hsre are 600 journals
in the United States favorable to General
Taylor for the Presidency.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

II /, is Jus, sentiment that tie very wors,
way that can Le devised 70 punish and pfc'en
crime is TO cory it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Mrange Tory.-The following anecdotc
of Sir Robert Strange was related By the
late Richard Cooper, who instructed queen
Charlotte in drawing, and for some time
drawing master to Eaton school -
Robert Strange was countrvman OF
mine, North Briton, who served his time
to my father as an cngrayer and was a
soldier in the rebel army of 1915. 1t so hap
Poncd, when Duke William put them to
flight, that Strange, finding a door open,
made his way into the house, assembled to
the first floor, and entered room where a
young lady was seated; she was at her
nccdlework and singing. Young Strange
lmplored herprotection. The lady, without
rising, or being the least disconnected, de-
sired him to get under her hoop. He I'M
medtately stopped, and the amiable woman
covered him up. Shortly after this the
house "as searched the lady continued at
her work as before, and the soldiers, upon
entering the room; considering Miss Lums-
dale alone, respectfully retired.
Robert, as soon as the search was over,
being released from his covering, kissed the
hand of his ptoteclress, and at that moment,
for the first time, he found himself in love.
lie married the lady, and no persons, beset
as they were with early difficulties lived
more happy. Strange afterwards became
a loyal man, though for a long time he
sighed to be pardoncd by the king. who,
however, was Grarously pleased to be re-
conciled to him and afterwards knightcd
him"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

The Oldest Republic on Earth.-The
American Quarterly Review contains let
ter from G.. w. Erving, Esq. giving a
sketch of his visit TO San Marine, small
republic in Italy, between the Apprentices,
Pc, and the Adria,ic. The territory ofthis
state is only forty miles in circumference,
and its population about 1000. The re-
public was founded more than 900 wears
ago, on moral principles, industry and
equality, and has preserved It's liberty and
Independence amidst all the wars and dis
cords which have ragged around it. Bona
parte respected it, and sent his embassy TO
express his sentiments of friendship and
fraternity. 1t is governed by Captain
Regent, chosen every six months bv the
representatives. of people, (sxty-six in
NUMBER who ara chosen every six months
by the people. The taxes are light the
tarm-houses are neat, the fields well cult
waited. and naIl sides are seen comfort and
peace, the happy effects OF morality, sim
picity, liberty, and Justice.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

TERMS

THE TELEsRAPH is printed on a sheet equal in
size 10 the largest paper in the territory, and fur
nlshes more reading matter than any other paper in
the county. The terms of subscription, which uu-
der ordinary circumstances we shall always rgidly
adhere to, are as follow.
81 % per year, in adraace.
% per year if paid within 3 months afrer
subscribing.
50 if paid after three and within six months
OF the time Of subscribing.
IS is paid after months ami within the wear
90 on all subscriptions which remain unpaid
beyond the year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Startling Dcafh.-The Easton MAJ
Gazette gives the following appalling IN
stance of a sudden death, which occurred IN
Talbot county on Christmas Day.
A Mrs. Harriet Austin was in her room
dressing for the purpose twisting a near
ucighbor, and who had pu, on new cap
presented to her, when a servant in atteu-
dance upon her while dressing. Familiarity
asked Mrs. 4. why she was going to
wear that capt" to which she pleasantly
responded" do you not know that ] am
going to get married = when she sank upon
the floor and Immediately expired.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Mous,aches are now defined 10 be " the
upper ZIP in mourning for the less Of
t-ains.'