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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

FREAKS or \ MEXICAN BULL.-In an in.
teresting letter to the Philadelphia North
American, dated Puebla 9Th Of August, Eee
find the following humorous account of an
i,npronptu bull fight
About a week since, Generals Scott.
TWiggs and Shields. with an escort of dra-
goons, and the 2d and 9TH infantry, made an
excursion to the site of the ancient Aztec
city. and Joined it. About two miles from
Puebla a laughable incident occurred. tho
it we'll nigh ended in tragedy. The in
fantry were ascending an easy slope, when
two Mexlcans came along with powerful
bull, which one OF them held by Il lasso over
the horns, while the other urged him along
with a goad. The animal became resiitf as
the soldiers passed, and finally breaking
away from those who held him, charged
the left flank, carrying soldier through the
ranks on his horns, and landing him in the
mud on the opposite side Of the road. The
two men finally got hold of the lasso again.
and were getting him along very well, when
four of US civilians came along on horses.
Then he began to plunge and paw tho
ground, and one of the MeXicans who got in
front of the beast to beat him still, was toss
cd clear over his back.
The infatuated creature then pitched into
the other, and throwing him INTO about two
feet of mud and water, gorcd and duekcd him
for several seconds. MI the horsemcn rode
up and succeeded in driving the animal from
his prey, when he turned and put after us,
more furious than ever. As we had no arms,
and did not choose to have our horses ruined,
there was some pretty tall walking" for 4
short distance. The animal ran down the
column till near the head of the 9TH rcgi-
mcnt, and then charged again, making a
pretty wide breach in the ranks. After sa-
tisfying himself that the 18th was no where
when he was about, he made rush on the
ID. The boys had time to fix their bavo-
nets, however, and met our friend 50 cooIIv
that after receiving five or SIX bavonct
wounds, he hauled of and gave up the bat
tie. In a few moments saw him lassocd
by hOrseman and pulled along towards
the city, bleeding proluseIy, and looking
quite crcst-falien.
Tie had evidently been deceived in his first
charge, and seeing no bayonets. probably
did not reckon on finding any on his second
sPurgc. Buthc can lf the butchers have
not Killed him, which | strongly suspect
console himself with the fact that he had
made more CONSERVATION among two rcgi-
mcN,s Of United States Infantry than thou
sand tWo-icogcd Mlxicans could layc done.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25
VOL. VIII-NO. 50

Mr. Baacrof and Platch.-Mr. Ban
croft, our distinguished Minister to the
Court of st. James, comes in for a share
Of Pmch's attention. He has been IN he
habit Of making speeches at agricultural
and literary dinners, and his remarks on
? late festive occasion are thus given by that
funny and veracious journal:
1.-The distinguished foreigners present,
especially Mr.. Washington jackson, were
greeted, and that distinguished American
arose amid thunders Of applause.
lie explained how Broadway and Corn
hill were in fact the same. lie showed
how " ashington was in fact an English
man, and how Franklin would never have
been an American but for his education rs
a printer in Lincoln s-Inn-Fields. lie de
cIared that Milton was his cousin, Locke
his ancestor, Newton his dearest friend,
Shakespeare his grandfather, more or less
he vowed that he wept tears OF briny an
guish on the pedestal of Charing Gross
kissed with honest fervor the clay Of Run
nymedc-that Ben Johnson and Samuel
that Pope aud Dryden,Dr Watts and Swift
were the darlings of his hearth and Lone,
rs ours. and in a speech Of about fve-and-
thirty minutes, explained to us IL series of
complimentary sensations very hard 10 re-
peat or remember
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25
MAN 5 MISSION.
From lie DnLlin Nalion

From The Dibtut Matt
Human lives are silent teaching
Ee they earnest, mild. and true
Noble deeds are noblest preaching
From the consecrated Few.
Poet-Priests their anthems singing,
Hero-sword on corslet ringing,
When Truth 5 banner is unfurled
Youthful preachers, genius gifted,
Pouring forth their souls upiltcd.
Till their preaching stirs the world.
Each must work as God has given
Hero hand or poet soul
Work is duty while we live in
This weird world of sin and dole.
Gentle spirits, lowly kneeing,
Lift their white hands up appealing
To the throne Of Heavens King
Stronger natures, eliminating,
In great actions ncarnating
What another can but sing.
Pure and meek-cycd as an angel,
We must strive mast agonizc:
We must preach the saints eyangel
Ere we claim the sanity prize-
Work for aIl-for work is holy
We fulfill our mission solely
When, like heavens arch above,
Blend our souls in one emblazon,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25
MILITARY EXECUTION.

LA ENCANTADA. Mexico, Dec. 81.
Mr. EDITOR: Our battalion was ordered
this morning 10 the Generals encampmcnt,
well known by the name Of Bucna Vista,
where it was said all would undergo a gen
eral inspection. On arriving there We dis
covered all the troops arrayed and waiting.
as if to witness the enactment of some mel
ancholy scene. Nor were we deceived bv
their appearance, for no soonerhad we been
assigned our places in the ranks, than we
heard the music of drum and tife and i'm
mediatelv discovered a small procession mo-
wing slowly and silently along-a few PAGES
III advance of which were four men bearing
coffin, and in the rear of them, but follow
cd hard by, was man by himself, whom
we Immediately recognized as the indiyidu
al for whose sake the coffin had been fitted
and prepared reached a place which
all eyes could see. they called halt, and
the coffin being placed on the ground, few
PAGES in advance, this lone man in question
was brought forward and seated thereon. |
was not sufficiently near TO hear what was
said, but could plainly see what " as going
to be done A file of some half dozen men,
who were armed for the occasion. formed a
straight line in front of the aforesaid lone
man, seated on coffin. They simuItane-
ously brought their guns to bear-took aim
and fired. 4 little before heard the report
Of the guns, saw the man fall from his col
fin. lie was executed, l understand, for
having threatened 10 take his captains life,
together with several other minor INSIDE
meanors of which am not in possession.
| never was called upon before, Mr. Editor,
to witness such a solemn scene, and never
wish to be again.
After the execution, all the troops repair
ed in order to their respective quarters, and
our Texans to the vale of Encantada.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

Gen. Idyi0r and tie Uiinlot Proriro.
1t seems that the old General has defined
his position on this much agitatcd question.
A correspondent of the \. y. Mirror, said
by the editor to be ." an intimate friend and
near neighbor Of Gen. Taylor" reports him
to have remarked as follows recently in the
course Of private conversation:
"Te argued, that SO far as Mexico was
concerned the Wilmot provso was useless:
but, he continued, that lis agitation before
congress was calculated 10 create sectional
feelings and injure the parts of the Union
with reference to each other. He SAID that
lie considered that any law passed prohib-
ting the annexation oi any slave territory
was making difficulties for future years OF
an almost insurmountablc character. for
said he Providence, by the course ofcvent>
points out that at some future timc Cuba
must become either an intrcgal part or a
dependency upon upon the United States
that it was the only part Of the North
American Continent worth having that we
do not possess and as that country, if eycl
caused to be annexed to the |. States by
European Interference, mustbc admitted a
a slave State, the " limot Proyiso, Withou
having any present value, IS calculated t.
be stumbling block with regard to Cuba
that may cmharrass our action as a govern
mcnt, and force rs TO rioi0tc oar Darn i01rs
10 secure oar bordcr& from q. foreign foe.
The [iIn0t prOvis0 onrht nottOLp 9lOn
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

Tho-c who cry down moral honesty, cry down
that which is great part Of reiigion--my duly
towards God and my duty towards man What
care to see a iuan run after sermon. ii he colca
and chca. as soon as he comes homcf On tie other
de morality must not be vitsout religion; for il 50
it may change, | see convenience. Religion
must eo,ernit lie that has not rel .Sion = govern
his morality is not i dram better Than my mas'jti
deg so long as Won stroke and please bin. and do
not pinch hIm, he viii play with YOU finely may
be- He's cry good moral masuh. but uyou hurt
alm lie Will fly in !o3r face. and tear out your
throyt--Jobn Ecilcu.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25
TERMS

TnE TELECRAPH is printed on a sheet equal in
size TO the largest paper in the territory and fur
pushes more reading matter than any other parer in
the county The terms Of subscription, which nm
der ordinary circumstances VIC shall always rigidv
adhere to, are as follow:
81 - per year ~ adcaace
OJ per year if paid within months arrer
subscribing.
50 fpaid after three and within six months
OF the time OF subscribing.
. Is is paid after months and within the year.
90 on all subscriptions which remain unpaid
beyond the year
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

.3draotogcs Of Ire 7tIcgtPh,-The
Wisconsin, gives the following Illustration
of the commercial advantages of the Tclc-
graph:
"Sincc the opening Of the line 70 Mil
waukcc we have had some prortjcal illus
rations of the advantages Of this singular
agent. We have been informed Of an in
cidcnt which gives point to the above. An
eastern wheat Spectator, the other day,
came to town, who offered TO buy a heavy
lot Of wheat Of one of our largest forward
crs, and pay it by his check Oh a banking
house at Chicago. The offer was a desira.
bic one, but the Milwaukee merchant was
not certain that the check Ito large amount
would be paid. So while keeping hjsuew
friend in conversations he saws quietly 10
his clerk. Go to the Telegraph Office, and
inquire of banking house in Chicago, #
the check Of Mr. would be paid. The re-
plv was it would In a few minutes ne
returned, quietly gave the information and
thcrcupon the sale was completed, with .
perfect mconsciousncss on the part OF the
buyer that thcy had been talking some 90
miles distant about him. in 4 manner which
determined The bargain
"Ths is but one Of the daily uscs 10
which our merchants can apply this valua-
bic agent Whcnit is connected with New
York. It's uses must enlarge, according to
the increased sphere of It's operations
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

4 MODERN OTHEMo.-Princc Puck Ter
Mus au, in his new work upon Africa. thus
describes French Mamclukc, who remind
ed him Of the noble Moor:
W hat was srangest. and to me most al
tractiye, at the Governors dinner table, was
an extraordinarily handsome Turk, magnif
icenlly dressed in vioIet-coIored satin and
gold, scarlet turban OH his head, and adorn-
ed with the cross of the legion of honor.
This was the celebrated jussui, command
ant Of the French saphis at Bona, who, sut-
icrng from the fever, had come to h.gicrs
for his health. This mans origin is IN
known, and he himself says nothing Of il;
perhaps he knows that the enigmatic is al
WAYS interesting. Some say he is n stolen
Christian child. others that he is the son Of
an European slave By noble Turkish lady;
all that is really known is that he was bro't
up as a NameIuke in thc'scragio Of the Bey
OF Tunis. and had a love affair with his
master daughter III consequence Of which
he fled TO Alters, and entered the French
service. Jussul"s behavior was retincdly
courteous rs it was impressive in all its ma
iural simplicity; not destitute Of pride To-
wards the mcn-couGdential and tlattering
towards the ladies. Yet was there 4 some
thing fearful, as in Oheilo, Of whom he Of
ten reminded me. He one dav said of a
handsome and much admired lady,"I burst
not love her; how should | bear to see so
many couring hcr?" lie wore in his cir
die superb Persian haniar, which the COM
panv, after dinner, curiously cNamiued.-
As the beautiful Countess Erlon held out
her hand for it. he said. with the softest pos
s.bIc smile, "You may touch it boldly, ma
dam; with that have not yet cat off a
head
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

Adycrtiser-probably some one connected
with General WooIs army-giycs some
views Of the country and people, by no
means so nattcring as many Of those who
are in favor of absorbing the whole or
a greater part of Mexico, would have US
believe. The writer, it win be understood,
speaks from his own knowledge
headquarters, Bacaa T1slo, Dec. %.
Never did more barcfaccd falschood, a
more shameless pcryersion of the truth, gain
so general belief as that OF the wealth of
Mexico: her delightful cline, the land of
the orange and the vine, the chivaIry OF her
sons and the beauty Of her dark-eyed daugh-
tiers, all have been laudcu by writers who
could never have seen the country. or II
they had, must have drawn largely upon
imaginations whose fertility can only be
inferior TO the authors Of the famous Ara
bian Nights Entertainments. 50 entirely
the reverse is the reality, that we are aston
ished how accounts so much at variance
with the truth could have obtained clrcula-
ton and belief.
The climate is 50 variable, that in dis
tance of sixty mlles-ior example, between
this and Monterey, the season IS three
months earlier than in the latter place. On
the LIST Of December, we had severe wealth
or, accompanied by a smart ihl Of snow,
which is still TO be seen on the tops Of the
mountains, while in Monterrey it is yet
summer. It mast be rccoiccjed that our
latitudc is 20 south.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

An attempt at prison breaking in the
Rhode Island State Prison was lately pre-
vented by watch dog belonging 10 the
keeper The sagacious animal, in his pc
rcgrnations about the wall, stopped and
loot ed up at the window Of particular
cell and finally the dogs actions drew the
keeper towards the window. After few
minutes Of silence he heard a noise similar
to that Of bit in motion. and knowing that
this cell was inhabited by one al the most
desperate rullians in the prison, he appre-
hended that an attempt at prison-breaking
was in progress. Calling 10 his assistance
a couple Of officers from Providence, the
cell in question was visited. lis inmates
name was J. =. Scott, a negro, imprisoned
for s;orc-brcahinr. who had for some time
been confined wholly to his cell, in consc-
qucncc of his sarly behavior. A large
number Of Instruments to facilitate his
escape were found in his cell, supposed to
have been given him from outside Bost.
ChrOnotvpc.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25


This singular substance is said to have
been discovered about the same time bv
Sombeira (lS3I) and Lebig, 1899 and
It's composition was first accurately desert
bed by Dumas in 1885. 1t is destined TO
supcrrcdc the lethe0n in its power f-dead-
enlng the nervous sensibilty. It's effects are
so well attested, that there does not seem
TO be a single doubt of its virtues and uses.
lthas been employed by dentists in the
line Of their profession and by surgeons in
their most difficult and delicate operations.
The newspapers in Europe and in the L.
States are full Of cases. We have heard of
several operations in this District-among
others, of a colored boy in Georgetown.
who lost one Of the bones Of his LEG under
the influence of the chlorolorm, perfectly
unconscious OF the pain Of its extraction.-
DR. Humphreys assures us of the efficiency
in the extraction of teeth in numerous cases.
We have had the best authenticated account
ola still more difficult operation, as per-
formed on Capitol Hill, as it - described
by a correspondent Of the National intcIIi-
gencer:
a few DAYS ago, DR.. Lieberman having
first administered the chlorolorm, re-
moved a.caucer from the breast of female.
While the operation was being performed,
the patient remained, apparently, in calm
and tranquil slumber, without manii3stng
the slightest symptom OF pain in any man
ncr though the operation she was under
going = considered one of the most painful
in surgery. 4 correspondent of the Ma
=. L. 4. Il IL,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

Death from Hgdrophojia.-J. Craymcr
residing With his mother in Spruce above
Front street, expired on Monday, from an
attack Of hydrophobia. The symptoms Of
the disease were very slight, consisting only
of slight witches in The arms aud pains eX-
tending to the shoulder, which did not con
tinue for any time. On Sunday, however,
he became dclirious, with some lucid inter-
walls, but finally became raving, bowling and
biting like a dog, and refusing any liquid
that was offered though he had previously
desired it. lie continued getting worse, and
expired after enduring the greatest tormcnts.
The boy had been bitten in the hand about
nine weeks previously. His mother took
him to the Pennsylvania Hospital, where the
wound was dressed, but not knowing that
the animal was mad, no precautions were
taken to prevent hvdrophobia. The moth
cr gives pathetic description Of The unfor-
trnatc lad during the lucid intervals that oc-
Cured between the parOAysms OF his awful
disease. He was conscious Of the Wav
in which he was affected. and IIo would beg
her not to r., him bite any one; lie express
ed his sorrows for the trouble he was Civ
ing her, but said the dogtha lit him was the
cause Of it all Philadelphia Ledger.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

The total admitted dent OF the State OF
Michigan. according to the late annual re-
port OF the Auditor General Is $5,JI3,-
$50 81.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

Tie RuiiD@ Passion strong IN Dcmb.-
Lord Campbell in one of his notes to his
Lives of the Lord Chancellors " relates a
curious anccdotc Of Lord Tcnterden. The
ruling passion breathed itself out only
with life itself, in this noble, upright and
most unimaginativo Judge. As Napoleon
passed from dreams of battle. 50 Lord Ten
terden from visions Of plaintiff and defend
ant. lie expired" says Lord Campbell
with these words on his lips: Gentlemen
?ftLc Jrry. you arW nor consider Of yor
rcrl7ici.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

Gen. Duff Green has just started a,
Washington a campaign paper called the
Tunes. L advocates tho election Of Gen.
TAYLOR 10 the Presidency.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

Yhffc bln|rcT doHars 'cOrh oC PeIi-
gion.-Mr Brown, in rercnt lecture at
Salem, Mass. sad he knew Of u slave put
up a, auction. upon whom only 500 was
BID. but the auciionccr announcing the fact
lhai size was pious, the bids became lively
rs high Us $500.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

The commissioners appointed to settle the
question OF boundary between Virginia and
Ohio, have adjourned without agreement.
1t is said that Ohio, claimed the low water
mark, while Virginia commended for high
water mark; but was willing 10 make the
water in the channel, whether at high or low
water, the boundary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

4 Hoppy 1iom.-The editor of the
Pittsburgh Chronicle must he a happy lcl-
low Just hear how he talks:
Talk about the enjoyment of wealth--it
never vast never can be enjoyed An
abundance Of money is 4 heap of misery.
4 man who owns small housc-a small
faru--a small wiic--a big dog--a good COW
two or three fat pigs, and two children,
oueh; to be satisfied. II he s'nt, he never
can be-.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

"7Gc Post Of Danger. Capt Blandin@
OF South Carolina a young man, i'll one OF
the MEXICAN battles, led into action lorty-two
men, and they came ont oft with fifty eight
Of the enemies balls in them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

IN air G4t roiin has been invented in New Work
which NH ii is sad preserve tic deal any
length o. Time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

In The Senate Of Texas lately 4 resolution
was offered that the Hon. Anthony Navar-
an interpreter, to whom should be allowed
compensation Of 50 per day
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

Edward Fa'cz. fN.ssou,i, y Tho presided over tie
Chicago Convention, IS nominated for ice FFesi
dent en- old Zack's jcket by the Tallahassee SEMI
mel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

! iIsE panAcurN.-Thc Rev, Lyman
bcechcr remarked in 4 Iaie speech before
the New Yor, City Temperance Society
" lie know no Church bat community
Of redeemed immortals banded together to
do good to mankind. Prolonged applause
II the Church Of God id not rescue the bo-
dies and souls Of men from perdition. she
was dead, twice vithcrad, only to be lIuckcd
up by the roots. (AppIausc.'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

\ bill has passed the House in the Michigan
Legislature - change tie ,be name OF the new cap
10. to Oacema. The name Grstadopted was Michigan
g.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-25

The aggregate daily circulation q five papers in
,ae city q. New York, VIZ. tie sun, Herald. Tn
huoe, Fruc san ana Express, Is c>oao. The cir
culation ofthe four Sunday papers amounts 10 30,
aNl.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-09-28
WILLIAM S. JUSTIS.
Practical Clock and Watch Maker
and .Iewe.far.

and Jewe;ler,
No so, Pratt Street, I'd door from CON-
nlerce st.. Baltimore,
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of
1G Charles county that he keeps at his store a
variety of Fancy Articles and JeWelry,
in part as follows:
Gold and silver Watches, watch chains and keys,
Do do Spectaces, Spoons and Thimbles
Gilt and jet Jewelry-Purses and Pocket Books
Perfumery, Soaps and Cologne-Spy Glasses
Penknivas Razors, Scissors knives and Forks
Tea and Table Spoons Of all kinds
observation-disclosures Pistols and Percussion Caps
Violin Strings-Carpet and Travelling Bags
Whips and Canes, Snuff and Cigar Boxes
Umbrellas, Brass, Wood and Alabaser Clocks
Ladies' Fans, Harmonious Toy Watches
Ra,tles, Beads and Necklaces. Matches
Razor Straps, Shaving and Dressing Cases
Needles, Pins, Hooks and Eyes, Eyelets and
Trimmings
Whalebone, Bonnet and Ribbon Wire
Suspenders, Carriers, Leather Belts
Paper Hang ings and Blinds-together with
many other articles.
Persons visiting the city would do well to call al
No. SO. as he can sell any of the above articles
and do all kinds Of repairing cheap, if not cheap
er than any other establishment in the city.
n. B.-Cio, ks and Watches repaired at amo
ment's notice and qcayranted.
nov. Sly.