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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

1t will be observed that the Slave pop
ulation nearly doubled itself in the first
twenty years Qrom 1900 to lS20.)-
During the ten following years, the ad-
dition was less than one thousand while,
for the decennlal period ending with
1910, the decrease was l,425; and the
returns of the assessor from that time
down to the present, furnish sufficient
reason for believing that the number has
been constantly on the decrease. The
assessors list for Washington of the
wear 1915, shows that in the six wards
of the city there are three hundred and
five Slave owners and six hundred and
twenty taxable Slaves between the ages
of fifteen and fortv-fve! 1t is impoSSi-
BILE to estimate exactly the number OF
Slaves from the data furnished; but it
NAV be assumed, as general rule, that
about one-half are embraced between
the periods of fifteen and forty five the
estimate then is 1910 as the total
amount of Slaves in Washington in
1915. In 1910 they amounted to l,7l3.
The decrease, therefore, in four years
was Alb, and is at the rate OF 81 per
cent.
The Slave population of the rest of
the district in 1910 was 1907, and APP
plying it to the same ratio of decrease,
it must, in 1915 have fallen TO l,l6l;
and if it continue at the same rate, the
Slaves. in 1850, will number,
In Washington, 906
4,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
Siias Wright and the vviImOt Pro
ViSR.

The Cass papers throughout the State
are using the name of Slas Wright. to in
duce Democrats To abandon the Wilmot
Provlso, and vote for Gen Cass. The fol-
lowing extract from one of his letters, shows
the position he maintained on this vital
question. No one doubts that had Silas
Wright lived he would have been the Pre-.
sidential candidate, and the unfinching ad-
vocate ofthe principle he here avows:
IF the question had been proposed to
me at any period of my public life, Shall
the arms of the Union be used to purchase
territory now constitutionally free. for the
purpose of planting slavery upon it, |
should answer NO! And this answer to
this question is the UinlOt ProriSo as /
understand II. l am surprised that any
one should suppose me capable of enter
tanning any other opinions, or giving any
other answer to such proposition"
Mark !! Not Cass paper in this state
has published this declaration Of SiIas
Wright since the canvass commenced. Do
you understand the reason, Democrats =
Lewis Cass is publicly pledged against the
Provlso, and an approval of Wright is a
condemnation Of Cas- Barnburner.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
Ithaca, n. Y. Aprll 18Th 1917

Me<srs. Kidd q Co.-Gentemen-Ou Oar stock of
VI Lanes Wnrm Specific is exhausted, as is also
that OF all the merchants in this county There
is quite call for it, and you will obligc us by for
wardlng aspackage soon rs possible. lit would
be agreeable TO you we would AIT as your general
agents for this county. Please let us hear from
you soon, SCHUYLER & co.
The above is Only one among thousands ofcer-
tliicates and orders constantly pouring in upon
from all quarters of the Union. Such letters are
the best evidence ofits exec Hence, For sale by
GREENE, and Sawyer Il Co, Southport,
), 'o''nson and w DeBerard Racine, Henry
Hess ana A Clarke, Milwaukee:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

Minnesota TERRIroRY. - A convention
was held at the town of Saltwater, ST. Gro
tx county, Wisconsin on the goth of August
last, to take the necessary steps to cecure
carly Territorial organization for the coun-
try known as the Minnesota Territory, for
merry within the boundaries of Iowa and
Wisconsin territories. Sixtyone delegates
were present a: the Convention. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were chosen officers at
the conventions; Samuel Burkelow, Presi-
dent Robert Kennedy, Joshua l.. Taylor,
Vice Presidents; William Hocombe, Da-
vid Lambert, Secretaries. BY the admis-
sion of Iowa and Wisconsin into the Union
the people of Minnesota arc left without the
protection of law. The Convention agreed
to memorabilia Congress and the President
for the immediate formation of a Territorial
government. Committees were also app
pointed to collect information respecting the
amount of capital employed and business
transacted within the limits of the territory.
Henry IL. Sibley. Esq, was Delegate to
Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
Total.


Averaging all the Slaves in Washing
ton in 1915 at $500 each, (Which the
Era considers a liberal alIowance,) the
total value of the Slave interest OF the
CITY amounted to but 1852 300. These
facts are communicated as a matter OF
information, to show that the Slave in
terest involved is 50 small, that it is eX-
rected that at an early day, with the
concurrence Of few Slave owners, 1t
will be extinguished within the federal
district.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
Extract OF a Letter, dated,
c. L. SHOLEs, Esq :

- L. SHOLES, Esq
Our people are a reading, and also a rejecting
population, and are not affected by personal attacks
upon candidate upon their face scurrous and
abusive, nor any statement to the effect that the
cause OF free soil is neutrality-suspicious. the cry
IN your place is that the cause is losing in Elk
horn, and the cry in EIkhorn is that the cause is
losing friends in Southport We have learned the
game OF the Castles aud Tayorites, and the place
OF losing ground is always at a distance from the
place "f-re the thing is spoken. You may rely
upon majority OF from 1000 to 1900 majority
over the highest of our opponents in this county.
aid the cause is not losing ground But we have
been badly whipped, dashed, coaxed, flattered and
every other appliance has been used here for the
last two weeks by the Taylor and Cass men to eff
icct change OF votes, but the thing is not possible
Senator Walker, Mr.. Lynde, and MIR Finch have
all. done their best. Look for good result in this
county Durkee will keep up with his ticket as
Tar as can learn
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
SOUTHPORT PRICES CI1FRRNT

DISSOLUTION.
THE copartnership heretofore existing under the
J. name and firm OF FISK & MErCALF is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, The business
will hereafter be conducted by Serene Fisk who
will pay all demands against SAID firm, and is au
thorized TO receive ali debts due them
SERFNO FISK.
FRANCIS METCALF.
Southport Oct IS, lSIS. 10
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

SILAs WRIGHT's OPINION OF Cas-
The Rochester Advertiser quotes some eX-
tracts from private letter, written by Mr.,
Wright, under date of April Is, I647, adj
dressed by that gentleman to a citizen of
Monroe county. CHANGING at the quaifca-
tons of General Taylor, whose name had
been mentioned as the possible candidate of
the Democratic party. Mr.. Wright re-
marks.
Il know nothing Of his tastes and quail
fications for civil administration. Some
brave and successful soldiers have those
quaIiicatioss in perfection; and some have
not single one of thcm-but in civil stu
auouS are wholly destitute OF moral firm
ness. OR friend Gen. Cass IS one Of
hem-a good soldier IN his dag, BUT
AFFRAID OF HIS OWN SHADOW
IN \ CIVIL OFFICE. AND \ PER
Feet TIME-SERVER AND DEMA>
GOGUE."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
TNHE copartnership heretofore existing under the
l. name and firm OF HOLMES Il SEXTON was
dissolved on the 10th of May last by mutual con
sent. The notes and accounts of said firm are left
in the hands of II. futile Esq who is authorized 10
settle the sam, and those indebted requested to
call and settle Immediately or costs will be added.
SAM. HOLMES.
HIRAM SEXTON.
Southport, Nov. LIST, 1918. 10
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
Frop & aTestern 1atte Boat1tme:

4HDropccfy 6y Bouts Of this Line insured
on the Hpds0n RiUer ant Erie Canal.
No trenshpment of property at Albany or Troy.
This line. composed af % first class Passage
and Freiobt Boats, running directly through TO
New York. rs prepared 10 forward Merchandise.
Furn ture and Passengers from The city OF New
Yo K and inferno dia.e places, TO Buffalo and all
Western Lake ports, and produce to any point
East, with promptnes. and dispatch. Merchan
die shipped by Steamboats,, Propellers and veg
sells, a. directed.
Y VIM G. Rice 4 Co c n, R HoGt rrop,fetor.
APPLY
VIM. c. Rice g. Co. "a CoeA'les ShP' n; YORK
l. / Newcomb Long Wharf Boston,
C;a,,r-a Nocre Albany.
WI Hs,nrr 6 Fellows, Troy
Thos. Pease, RoChts'er
p.L. Strenberg Il CO., Corner Dock and Front
.,,ae, Buffalo,
1NVEtY MAN HIS OWN LAWYER.-hl
II consin Form Rook-Secosd Edlson-s.
largrd aud improved. For lie at
KINGS BOOKSTORE,
Feb. -, 43,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
CANDIDATES. FOR CONGRESS IN
THE FIRST DISTRICT

The old slavery-bound parties have act
ed in perfect keeping with their character
in making their nominations for Congress.
They have taken a brace of Lawyers, who
are partners in the same office. We don't
know which of them has agreed to support
the other; but it strikes us that Mr.. Finch
has the stronger claims. He supported
Mr. Lvnde at the last electiOn,-at least he
electioneered for him, and tried TO persuade
others 10 vote for Mr.. Lynde, and we sup
pose he voted for him himself lie ought
to, to have been consistent. 1t is but fair
now that Mr.. Lynde should support Mr.
Finch The honors, as well as the prof.
its, should he divided equally.
Both of them went through the farce of
declaring beforehand that they did not
rant the nomination. very common
way of begging for it-then worked like
'rroians. through their friends, 10 get 1t,
and were too patriotic to decline it. They
will probably spend $1,000 to secure the
Office they didn't want, and then fail of II,
just as they ought to.
1t is plain as any thing need be, that these
nominations were all cut and dried-we
do not say at Messrs. Finch and Lynde's
office, though asiikely there as anywhere,
but by a few managers in this city. The
mass of the people in this district had no
more choice in the selection of these can
didates than the people of ireland have in
the choice of their sovereign.
The candidates being partners in a law
firm, and dividing the profits have proba-
blv arranged it so, that if they can hood
wink the people into electing either of
them, both will reap the benefit OF it
One can attend to the office here, and the
other back up an Anti-WilmotProvisc
President, and sustain him in his vetoes Of
the Harbor and River bill and the Ordi-
nance of 1897.
Whether the other sections of the district
will think this city is entitled TO all the of
fees, we know not. The Free Soil party
it would be small Boosting to say-could
have selected candidate from Milwaukee,
as able as either of these candidates, and
the exponent of infinitely better principles,
but it wisely deferred TO the just claims of
the country, and the people, we doubt not,
will ratiy the choice.
Mr.. Finch would not accept Mr.. Dur
KEGS challenge, but goes off to one county,
while Messrs. Lynde and Durkee 90 to
another. 1t looks like an understanding
between Messrs. Finch and Lynde to take
care of each others interests, knowing that
it makes little difference which Of them
succeeds Barnburncr
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
GROCERIES
DrV Goods,

Prints from &c to IL I2c pei yard.
10 ps Modern Prints warranted fast colors at
&c per yard
Scotch Ginghams 1911 2 per yard
Good Sleeps Grey Cloth 50 C
4 graf variety of Ladies DIR ESS GOODS,
such as Paratha Lustres, entirely new style, Az
pacca Lustres, Angola Satin Stripe, Plain and
Changeable Alpacces, Coburgh, Plain and Fancy
DedInes A great variety of SUAWLS, Turk
Brocha, Thlbet, Cashmere, Wool Net and Wool
Plaid, &c.
CROCK'ERT.
An extensive lot of Flowery Blue, Light Blue,
White Granite, and Flowing Mulberry, NC
cheaper than ever before offered in this market.
An examination Is solicited.
Boots and Shoes.
A general assortment al extremely low prices.
H.8I s and cars.
No. Broadway Hat, $3.50; if you doubt i,
{ all and see. A great variety Of Gaps from ~ ,
cts to 81.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
A little cheaper than the cheapest.
In conclusion. we have but one word to say
those in want of goods, and this Is, you are wril
aware that there never was at any one time over
one half the quantity of Goods for sale in South
port and now is the time to buy, tor in these Gays
of strife TO see who can self the cheapest, you will
have IA fine opportunity to make good bargains, aud
we advis: you TO buy 10 for year supply at least,
for taking our word for 1t, the time viii
when you will have to pay for goods again, where
as you now have the opportunity TO GIT them III
cost. What mean by cost is atlOrding the
merchant bare living.
Southport, Nov. D, lSi3. -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

LANCASTER. Grant Co, Oc'. %, 1878.
Friend Roolh-Eree Soil is sure OF h'e
hundred votes in the mining region. |
should not be surprised at eight hundred.
Still II IS impossible to calculate with great
eXacutudc, As our party is emphaucalIy IN
! forming state. Bambuyner.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
DEATHS.

In this place on the 9th inst. Asx ELIZA, only
daughter OF MIR. Alfred Baby.
In Bristol, on the 25th ult., Isaac BAssETT JACK
soS, son OF \. b. Jackson, aged two years.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

er for the objects above stated, under the
following regulations" &c.
Isaac p. Walker, Esq, then arose and
declared his conversion to Anti-Slaverv
principles, and after brief and appropriate
address, attached his name to the Consti,u-
ton, declaring his intention TO adhere to the
principles avowed to the day of his DEATH"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

- At dcuoc ate Assembly convention held
al the pubGc Hoase OF Peter Martin, in the town
OF Plels Prarle Mr. WILLIAM HARkIN was
called 10 the Chair and H. w. OLIN appointed
Secretary.
On the third ballot, VIM. ITarkn, Esq was de-
clared unanimously nominated as the Democratic
nominee for member of Assembly OF the District
composed of the town OF Southport, Pike, and
Pleasant Prairie, county OF Racine and state OF
Wisconsin.
Resolutions approving the Democratic National,
State and County nominations, and the nomina-
tions this day made, were passed
The following district and town committees
Were appointed
Torn of Pike. Steele Ward No ID.
Harkin. IVa,d No. 2--E. Il. Hugunln. Hard
No Sd. Quigly.
The proceedings were conducted without any
difference OF feeling ard calculated 10 keep the
true Democratic party in hormony.
Mr. Van Buren, letter to the Indiana delegation
saying that his name should never be used TO dis
tract the democratic party his shutilIng course
uron the subject OF slavery and his opposition 10
the elective ranch ise were freely commented upon.
WM HARkIN, Chnn.
II. w. OLIN, Sec'y.
Oct 81, 1918.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

From thc New Ork Express.
SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF C0LuNBl
The National Era. published at Wash
inutnn has so'.>e. :.>4------;-~c- >---------
concerning the progress of population
in that district, from which we take the
following table, which presents view
of the Free and Slave population at the
DpriodS DESIGNATED
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

We supposed what few enemies Mr. Durkee had
in this region of country would be entirely unable
10 trump up single objection against him. but We
find We mistook their inventive genius as we'll as
their nalignty. Notwithstanding man of high
integrity cannot be found in our midst, than Mr..
Durlee we find men who know him and know the
fasity Of the stories they promulgate taking by the
button those who do not know him, and whispering
in their ears " He sold the seat of Justice away
from Southport to Racine when he was member
Of the Legislature he bartered it off in consdera-
ton of having conceded to Southport the offices of
Sheriff and Judge of Probate" This is what they
say.
Now the truth and we not only vouch for il, bnt
are prepared to prove it. in the matter, is this
Al the time the seat of Justice was est. b'ished
Southport hardly had an existence. She did not
expect it. nor did She by a single petition ask for
II, yet Mr. Durkee labo eI s'rcnuously to procure
lis Toe tiou here, and came within one vote of sue
ceediug and that vote was cast against him by
member from Brown county. who owned a large
interest at Racine. Mr.. Durkce is accused of sci
ling the seat OF Justice M consideration of getting
the offices above mentioned at this place and yet
neither he, nor amy of his relatives or immediate
friends have ever held one of these offices, rece
we'd a dollars advantage from them. So that, lie
stands accused of betrayins not only our interest
but his own for consideration or motive under
heaven. 1t is about prepos'erous as to accuse
Taylor, who owns % slaves of being in favor of
the Wrhnot proyiso, when he never said he was.
The men who circulate these stories, evidently at
the dictation of Milwaukee cmnssares TO iujurc
not only an estinable citizen but to lrIure the in
trrcsts of our own town aud county, had better in
vent something more plausible and less absurd.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
SLOAN'S 0INTM L Ut,

IND CONDITION POWUEN.
rJNHE Ointment is an mfaEibe remedy for llof-
| ses, Cattle, and other Domestic animals III
rrs.b Iyonnd. Calls OF III kinds, SpavinH,
n,,;s.s Cracked Heels Rngkoucy,
tv;nI G,us Pole Evil, Calous,
Spavins Sweeney, Plstuia'
Si,c,e, Strains. Lamencss,
sand Cracks, Foundered feet, MonEe,
Scratches or Grease Horn DistempeT-
The Powder has been found by long eXper}erc'
to be hi 2hy useful for the cure OF the various dt'
cose, TO which y rses and catllc subj CT, w
Dl.temper, Fihebouud, Loss otappeuie, ln"al
strains. yellow water Inflammation OF the Eyes
Fatioue from hard exercise. Also, Rheumatism
calico SnH Complaint, which prove
So fatal to many valuable horses IN The country.
Is always n safe and certain remedy ior co"&"%
and colds whl,h generate 50 many t"iaI dIse"E'8'
Grand Depot 40 Lake ST, Chicago
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
SIOAN'S kALUABl-t- Nt-" y" Oi'h ~
HORSES.
TIE COMPLETE FARRIER,
or horse UOCI or.

PRI"E ONLY TWENTHFIIE CEAIS.
THIS celebrated work. although it is sold al
cbr,n rate is the besr one ever published on tie
Disease. Of Horses 1t is written in plain language,
that every body can understand, and the directions
for the treatment ol diseased horses are so minr':
As not to be mistaken by the most obtuse amone
ostIcrs.
Persons waning a single copy of this work,
may carefully enclose . cent piece in hall
sheet of writing paper. The postage on the "oFE
will be ONLY , cents to any part OF the Inited
States Address w b. SLOAN,
No 40 Lake street. Chicago
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03

SOUTHPORT, NOV. lsr, 1913.
TNlIE copartnership heretofore existing between
L X. B. Waldo and VIM Warren under the fra;
OF Waldo & Warren, is this day by mutual con
sent dissolved Those indebted to said firm will
please call and settle as soon convenient.
ROYAL. b WA LIDO.
10 w. WARREN
SCHOOL TEACHER WANTED.
A FIRST rate Teacher wanted to take charge
~ of a district school in the neighborhoo4 OF
Southport. Apply 1t this Office.
Nov. 3 1915 10
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
MARRIED.

In Bristol Wisconsin, on the 18th inst. by o
N Ward ESQ Mr.. EDWARD b FAY, OF Ohio. 10
Miss DELLA WoopwoRrH, of the former place.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
beware ID ImpOsision!

Those devoting themselves to the business of
electioneering for Cass, having no capital with
which 10 carry forward their operations among free
soil men, are engaged in fabricating something to
serve as substitute A few evenings since, in "a
circle of some fifteen twenty, mostly foreigners
IN emmissary sent from abroad, 10 hoodwink and
caioIe the creJuIous and imperfecty informed, was
Toundly asserting that the Free Soil question was
already settIed-that the Wilmot proviso establish.
ed by the passage of the Oregon bill, at the close
of the last session of Congress, was equally estab-
lished for the territories of California and New
Mexico, and that it was humbug and deception to
represent it as being still an open question aud
party issue at this election! And when his position
disputed he continued to reerate his assertion
and challenged his opponent to produce the evidence
10 the contrary! Every one who has read an ordi-
nary country newspaper, during the last summer
knows that the Oregon bill included not a single
item having any relation to the territory of Cali
iornia and New Mexico. No bill proposing to or
ganize governments fer these territories has ever
been introduced in either house of Congress- except
the one called the co npromise bill, which passed
the Senate and was so signally defeated in the
House. As this emmissary particularly referred to
the course and character of Benton, and highly ex-
toed his free soil vote upon the Oregon bill, it
would be very natural TO suppose that he had seen
and read Mr.. Bentons letter to the people of Cali
forna on the subject OF their being left by Congress
for the time being without any form of government
or civil organization-in which letter the idea is
distinctly and prominently advanced that the cues
ton OF Freedom or slavery for that territory is vet
undecided, and suggests to the inhabitants o: that
region such a course in regard 10 this question as
ne deemed best under the circumstances Ii is
somewhat singular that it should have been left to
this emmIssary to discover fact which none of
our distinguished statesmen or prominent men in
any part Of the country had ever dreamed Of We
are forced to the conclusion, believing him to be a
man of at least ordinary ability that he was know
lngly laborUg TO deceive those 10 whom he was
speaking: and through them, others. The man
who can labor to propagate iaIsehoods in one in.
stance is very likely to do it in other instances and
as often personal or party interests may be sus
tanned by a course of this kind. Our advice is 10
all voters, be your guard, and receive with eau
ton representations, which have not at least faiy
appearance of probability in their favor
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-11-03
MORE NEW GOODS.
CHEAPER TzHAE EVER!
GU Hid S1 BUTT S

A RE NOW RECEIVING and opening at their
n Cash and Ready Pay Store, list door north
ST the entrance to the Du. kee House, general
assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Hard-
arare, Boots and Shoes, Hats
and Caps, SC. &c.
Which they offer for sale at from BID TO so Yer
CENT CHEAPER than the ''Iong winded" ere
dltstores. Ii is strange that farmers will suffer
their farms to be sold by those high priced credit
stores, wlcn for enc half the am 1unt they have
to pay in the end We will furnish them the ga M.
amount OF goods Farmers, will you call AMI *
anime for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere
GROCERIES
GOOD TEA per ID 81 - cts
- Java Coffee I" ~ | > cts
d" Rio g IA lbs for $l.0O
- Porto Rico Sugar per Id 6 cts.
" Syrup per gal. 50 cts.
I" 90 Moasses - 81 cts.