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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

The following is the aggregate vote far as re-
ce:, ed, OF the Vermont election, VIZ:


This furnishes the very highest encouragement
to the Free soil party. With an organizarlon but
/ month old, we have demonstrated Cass 10 I've ~
NheIe and the contest 10 he between Van EurNn
AID Taylor. Look at the figures AID cvamire
what follows below and then tell us if Vermont is
not sure for Free Soil. The ALBANY Atlas says
From THIS moment Cass is an obsolete idea in
Vermont. There is no hope oil rallying respect
able vote for hlm Those democrats who have
now supported Dillingham;, must IN November
Iect betW cen Taylor and Van Buren,. The wings
who before election declined making their vote
il test of Iaylors strength who claimed that they
were Z n,.conlHiitted on the IIesidency--nlust de
eide between the native nulifying pro slavery
wing candidate and the Buffalo ticket
For ourselves we do not doubt that result Tie
cause OF freedom is onward. The partial triumph
of today after organization olless than month
is the sure orerunner of conclusive victory in the
State in November next
The CORES pondent OF the Atlas says
The Taylor folks affect to claim some of the
Wing Van Buren, representatives as theirs so you
cannot rely on their returns.
1t is questionable whether the wings have not
lost the legislature. II so the Free Soil men will
compose next 10 the largest fraction. Casslsm Is
deiunct, and if the Free soil ticket is now within
5000 of plurality, (and il is believed to be SOL
there Is little doubt OF the State tor Van Buren, and
Adams in November
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
m GC9ing0G GEsc H.Cags!C.

The meeting of the League on Saturday night
lest was very fully attended. the expected speech of
Mr.. orion attracting an unusual number Mr..
Orion was present and for some two hours held the
unwcarcd attention OF the audience, in one OF the
best speeches, we think, we ever listened to. We
regret there Were not greater number of Taylor
men present, but we suspect, like The chap men
toned m one Of his own pointed anecdotes. they
did not like to hear the truth, for fear they d run
away, and leave their prescott unfortunate associa-
tons. We are glad to learn that Mr. Orion has
enlisted for the campaign for he will do the cause
coed service. The League adjourned with three
hearty cheers for Free Soil and Van Buren,, to meet
again Tomorrow evening.
In this connection, we are authorised TO say that
Cen Paine of Milwaukee will give a talk before
the campaign closes, aud we promise all who
come to near him rich treat in the way Of pubic
SppalLiur
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

WAC THF HERo OF BUExA VISTA This IS
getting to be OF very curious question, but We sup
pose Gen Wool has settled il. AT his reception al
Troy. he was complmented by some as the real
hero Of the battle. Gen. Wool rose promptly and
discaimei the honor. Gen Taylor, he said. was
IN the chief command and would have borne the
responsibility of dc.eat had there been one; it
was therefore but Just that be should have the hon
or of the victory and though General Taylor. went
70 Saltio the day before the battle. when be
came back in the morning he approved OF the
ground Gen. Wool had selected, and of all the
plans OF the battle
Thus It appears, that though General Wool Sc
lec;ed the ground made all the plans, and supern-
tended their execution, Gen Taylor, approving Of
these plans and being IN the chief command. is en-.
titled TO he honors OF the victory. This IS mill
tary etiquette now, as it always has been. There
fore, by Gen. Wools own showing, Gen Taylor is
the real hero of Buena Vista-rSunday Dispatch.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

The Boston Chronotype gives the following ac-
count Of great Van Buren, meeting recently held
at Fdneui Hall:
Last night there was another lesson 10 the poll
hclans that the water-power has left their mills,
and Will never come back. The people were in
Faneuil Hall aud spoke for themselves
Long before the time appointed the Hall was
h'led 10 every inch OF It's capacity; some even
perched on the cornice beneath the galleries, am
the whole compact OF upturned ia
ces, shored up TO the ceiling by the rising masses
under and in the galleries and 10 the very fors ri
the windows, and reaching through fhe lohbies
down the stairs, and into the surrounding streets
Vast masses were obliged TO retire without rain.
ing admission.
Before the organization dracninc r. c.rs woe
given for Van Buren,, Adams, Charles Allen. Chas..
sumner, B. F. Butlerthe State Of New York :. C.
Philips, Henry Wilson, &c. &c Cheers being
called for Caleb Gushing, there was hiss as of all
the high pressure engines in Pittsburgh, followed
by three tremendous groans. the same for Cass,
and again for the Wing party.
Owing TO the crowd it was with great difficulty
that the chairman and speakers could reach the
platform. The chair was temporarily taken by
Henry Wilson, Esq, OF Natck, and finally by
Judge Allen, of Worcester
Previous to the arrival of Mr.. Van Buren,, Mr.
birmingham was loudly called for and made forc
Bile address from the south gallery, which was re-
ceved with loud applause.
Mr.. Van Buren, as his tall and manly form and
hearty, open ouLtenance appeared on the platform
received three times three distinct rounds of the
most vocferous applause, in which every ndivid-
ual in the audience seemed to unite with perfect
good will Mr.. Van Buren, was simply attired in
a dark rock coat and light pants, and the restored
style of our fathers, vest or braces which indi-
Gated that he would york eooIy-and he did His
build IS Of the old Amsterdam character and his
not springy or mercunal. He stood
still and seemed to launch the bolts continually
with his right arm from the region of his capa-
cious head
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

Racine County Free Soil COnyen-
tom
For Nominating County officers.
The FREE DEMOCRACY OF Racine will
meet in MASS CONVENTION at BEER )
TAVERN on the Racine and Burlington road on
Saturday the 7th tag Of October nerf,
at 10 clock, A. NJ, for the purpose of nominating
candidates Tor County Officers, to be supported by
the Free Soil Partyat the coming election.
john w. TRowBRIDGE,
WIN. II. WATERMAN,
IL. L. SAUNDERS,
J. B. JlLLsoN,
LEVI l.. PIERCE,
|. G. PARKER,
County Committee.
Southport, Sept. 2Oth, 1913.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

o. Many papers, and the Southport American
among the number. with the truth before them, are
still industronsy propagpting the lie that Van Bu
voted to open and rifle the mails Of abolition do
cumcnts. Admitting for moment, the lie to be
u fact, will these worthless tell what they think
Of VIM. c. Rives, a Taylor eector in Virginia,
whose vote is recorded with MIR. Van Burcn's on
that question: and also, what they think Of \. F.
Tamadge, the head and front of Tayiorsm in
Wisconsin, whose vote is recorded i'll the same man
ner. And will the Milwaukee Wisconsin give It's
opinion of the late Silas Wright, whose vote stands
W tn Van Buren,, Rives, Tallmadge, and others, on
This question.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
Friday, September ~, Hs4s.
van Esvlrel, and Adams.
Free Soil Congressional COnucatio:


The Free Soil Democracy of the several Senate
rial and Assembly Districts in this State, are re
quested to call meetings in their several district
and appoint delegates equal in number to their egls
latiye representation, TO attend the Conventions in
their several Congressional Districts to nominate
candidates for members OF Congress, The Conven-
tons are hereby appointed to be held at the follow
ing times and places:
FIRST Congressional DiSfrict,-On Monday, 10Th
September, at AIukwonago.
Second Congressional Dist,iet.-On Saturday, 30th
September al Mineral Point.
Third Congressional District On Friday, 22d
September at Fond du Lac.
u The delegates to the State Convention at
Madison. Sept 9Th, are requested to come prepar-
ed to nominate a candidat- for State Superlntend-
ent OF Public Instruction.
A. w STARKs, |. CoDDING,
f.. CRAMER, A. w. RANDALL,
EMERY TmAYER, CnAs. ). WRIGHT,
NOSES S. PRICHARn, l. :. AUGUR,
Mno JONES
State Central Committee
NTlyaukee Sent ID 1878
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

GJ7The great Cass demonstration at Waukesha,
for which such wonderful preparations made
that il took a column of an ordinary news paper
10 give only the heads turned out, according TO all
accounts 10 be a regular tizzle George Walker,
and the rest of the office holders from Milwaukee,
were there, but circumstances prevented the at
tendance OF the people. The "noise and confusion
was not very astounding, and rain which set in in
the afternoon, extinguished the smudge and perfec
ted the tiZze. The shrewd ones reckon that no
further Cass demonstrations will be attempted in
that quarter
The friends of Free Soil, had mass meeting at
the same place on Tuesday o such wonderful
preparations made, as at the for er, but the
Milwaukee Sentinel, which contains the only notice
we have seen Of il: says: "Ut the two assemblages
the last was considerably the largest. We have no
Office holders TO spend their time and money to get
up demonstrations for US, but it will be seen from
this that the power of the Free Soil principle, is
more effective to bring the people together, THAI
is the power of the Office holders. The weather,
too we may add, was exceedingly unpropitious on
this last occasion.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

u The Milwaukee Sentinel claims Gen. Taylor
to have written letter during the Florida war re-
iusing to give up certain negroes because he would
not have them again reduced 10 ser,itude A very
pretty story 10 tell OF man who holds over 20u ne
groes in this same kind Of servitude. Wonder il
some tuese same negroes that he refused to give
up could not now be found on his plantation.
The Sentinel thinks also that il holding slaves
was not Objectionable in Gen Taylor as comman-
der OF the army, we ought not object to it in him.
as President We think ii objectionable under any
circumstances but whilstit might be tolerated in a
General, we cannot understand how il should be in
President OF the Republic
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

IL ARCHIBALD Nichols, we notice, has been
elected clerk of the Court, on the Free Soil ticket,
in Marquette co. Mr.. Nichols was one of the
best and most influential of the whig members of
the late legislature. Doughcrty and Hail, whg
members from the same region of country have al
so joined the free soil movement And yet the
milwaukee Sentinel tries to convince its readers
that the sccessions are all from the democratic
ranks and the Wisconsin 10 frighten the democra
cy into the support OF Cass, says the wings Will
not vote for ' an Buren,. The truth is that hen
we get out of the villages and on: Of the clique Of
Office holders and office seekers, neither Cass or
Taylor have any friends worth mentioning.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

IL \ curious fact will bc Eoticed by those who
will take the trouble to keep an eye to the matter
1t is, that no Cass demonstration has yet been at
tempted, except at the nstgation OF, and headed by
office holders. In Milwaukee, the Cass Executive
committee reads in this wise
Albert Heltenstein, Receiver of the Land Office.
George II. Walker, Register, do
Josiah \ Noonan, Postmaster,
And on five ont of the seven composing the COM
mittee, being, we believe Office holders In Wau-
kesha county, the first demonstration we noticed,
was headed BY Lemuel White, postmaster, and at
the late Cas- fizze there, this same George III.
Walker, was the most officous man present, in mar
shalling the faithful into file These are men who
are telling the Poop e. of the great and glorious prn-
cip,es at stake in the success of Lewis CasS. We
honestly believe if it were not for this hired support
not a man in the state would voluntarily move in
favor of Cas-. They expect to keep their nests
feathered, by making the old horse grind wind.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

FREE SOIL IN THE CAPITAL OF ILLIyoIs-
A long notice is contained in the State Register of
a meeting recently held in Springfield for Van Blu
rem and Adams. 1t was large and enthusiastic
The Register don't seem TO like much but still
it was too important movement for it 10 pass
owe without notice
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

uJ The WEsKLY BADGER, is the title of new
paper just issued from Beaver Dam, Dodge co. Wis.
1t large, handsome looking sheet, but its leading
quality is its principles, the names of Van Buren,
and Adams being at its mast head 1t will do the
cause good service in that democratic county before
election.
Ii there should be twenty new papers started in
this state before election, they would all be for Van
Buren,. The old bark mill sheets, that have been
50 long grinding in one circle, have not the energy
II they have the capacity, to break through their
prescribed course.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

The wEArnER-rhe weather certainly deserves
a passing notice. We recoIect few lines OF rhyme
which will hit II off admirably. First, to its se
neral character:
One momen' and sunny ray is shining bright as
hope before us,
The next, and ere we cross the way, It's raining
like the ID er us.
Second representations by which lis character
for to morrow may be loTctold;
If the Sun in red should set, to morrow surely will
be wet.
If the Sun shonld set in gray to morrow Il be a
rainy day.
Third, general conclusions:
The south wind always brings wet weather.
The north wind, wet and cold together,
The east wind surely brings us rain
The west wind blows it back again.
This car always be relied on for September
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

TnE TELEsRAPuIc CoSTRovxRsr.-O'Rei
has been defeated IN the late trial 4, Frank fort XIV.
and al injunction laid upon his OF Moses pa.
tent. Mr. ORielly says Ia a despatch that the in
junction oaly affects the OF one kind OF instru-
meu; ANA that it will not interfere with the lines
on which he is now engaged,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

MAINE ELECTION The returns from three
fourths OF the State show that the State will prob
ably vote for Taylor in November. Though there
was no Free Soil ticket organized, there has been
a large gain OF the Taylor vote on the Wing vote
OF last year. We think that the organization of
Free SOIL ticket will make the November election
very doubtful. The chances OF Cass are decidedly
bad
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
KnW and Then.

In 1885, the Albany Journal, the present organ
of the Wing party in New York, held the following
language toward the abolitionists:
For years the WING papers have been watch
ing the fanatical proceedings of these abotlonlsts,
and lifting warning voice against them
In the same article occurs also the following:
Should the people of the South be true to them
selves and their best interests, they will refuse to
support Mr.. Van Buren,"
This paper is now the head and front of the at
tack on Mr. V. b. for his southern servity, but it
appears at that time, when the wing press was raj
sing its voice against these fanatics, and advising
the plunderng of mails and burning of abolition do
cumens, it thought if the South true to them
selves. they would reject Mr.. Van Barren. South
Carolina DID at that time REJECT Van Barren.
She rejected him THEN for the same reason that
she has nominated Taylor NOW, because she was
and is true to her interests, this wing press
advised her 10 be.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
WING AUTHORITY.

Daniel Webster says, Gen. Taylor is mere mil
itary chieftain.
Henry Clay SAYS our country had better be visi
ted by Wal, Pestilence and Famine, than mere
military chieftain should be chosen President
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
Tayl0r aBasE Free Soil.

II any Free Soil Taylor man will read the fol-
lowing, from the Petersburg (Nirgna) Intelligent
Ger, an then lay his hand upon his heart, and say
he believes Taylor to be in favor OF free soil we
will give him up and agree to say nothing more to
him during the campaign:
How now does Gen. Taylor stand lie is a ma
tive OF the South-Wa> raised educated and has du-
ring his whole life resided al the South He lives
in toe very heart of the Southern country, where
the institutions of slavery exist in their greatest
yigor He is a Louisiana planer-the owner OF a
large number OF slaves-a man OF great wealth, all
OF which is situated in slave state. His family
and friends, his domestic and social ties are all at
the south, and among Shareholders His prejudice
es and sympsthies are therefore all with and for
the south. His fortunes are ind ssolubly identified
with the destnes OF the South. He is bound TO it
by all the strong ties that bind man to his natlN e
land.
Under such circumstances to suspect Gen. Tay-
lors fidelity to the South wonld be absurd and ir-
rational fine can prove false then man can
be true. 10 betray himself and all his own inter
ests-it would possess all the atr butes OF treason
against his country; for in sectional conflict le
tween the North and the South, the South alone
would be his country. 1t is morally impossible,
therefore. even leaving out OF view Gen. Taylor's
incorruptbie integrity. that he can prove false 10
the south. AS TO his stability, hrmness and decis
ION these have been tried and proved the seserest
ordeaIs They are the most prominent traits IN his
character. @ this, his glorious career in Mexico
has furnished udubitabIc and most llustrious evil
dence
But it is objected tina: Gen. Taylor has given no
pledge to the South Is there then no pledge OF his
fidelity Are his character, bis interests, his sym
pathes his domestic and social tie, p'cdgc--no
guarantee! DO they 10, the contrary. consti
tute pledge OF the most Scored and InyIoahle ma
ture An express pledge from him Is unneceSsa
ry-would be surFe.lluous None has been eXacled
because his fidelity to the outa has ne'rr been
suspected--and it has not Teen suspected because
circumstances placed him above suspicion.
Choose ye, then, fellow citizens OF the South
between them. Choose between a northern man
and a southern man-between northern man
with southern principles, and southern man with
southern prime pies Choose between man who
may and man Who cannot betray you-betWeen
certainty IN the case, and bare probaLiiuy in
the other. And let your choice be made with
deep sense OF the great responsibility that rests up
on you--with an earnest solcitude tor the welfare
and safety of the South. and with full view OF all
the momentous and awful consequences that are in
a great measure depending upon the result
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
ANOTHER LETrER FROM Ga TAYLO1

ANUI HEN LII IN / NUN NfN. 1 LUZ
Gen. Taylor has written a letter planatory Of
his position and abiding to the CRITICISMS ofdetach
ed parties, he declares himself a whig in principle
and 40 party man the peoples candidate noml-
mated by all parties. He consented to run for the
Presidency hoping it would cause the canvass to
he continued with candor ifnot kindly He accepts
the Wing nomination with gratitude and price
He refers to previous letters and to that
addressed to Capt. Allison, for his views on all i'm
portant subjects. II elected, he says ne will en-
deavor TO cement the Union and establish the hap
piaess of his country on an enduring basis
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
NEASS IECeliIag

EEaSs Meeting
Ofthe friends of Free Soil al A. b. Jack.
sons IN Bristol, on Saturday meet
Sept. 23d, at ii O'Clock.
Delegates will be appointed from the 10th Sen.
a'orial district and Assembly districts comprised
therein, to attend the Congressional Convention al
Muk worago onAIonday next
RALLY. FRIENDS OF FREE SOIL
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

CLAYs FRIENns IN New YonK.-The Globe
of the sth, says Whether Mr. Clay will refuse to
allow his name to be used under the circumstances
OF the case, we know not We understand that
most OF the speakers declared they would vote for
him, whether not he approved OF the course
they intended to pursue-though if no Clay Flee
tora ticket should be made. then they should vote
for the Van Buren, and Adams ticket"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
EO(fG2.

An aljorrnel meeting Of the frienls Of Ireland
will be held at Clements Hall on tomorrow eve
ming. (Fr.day) Sept.22, at O'Clock P. NJ.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
rrMr.-Webster wives abundant reasons '

Il Mr.. Webster gives abundant reasons why no
honest man or man who desires the good OF his coun-
try, can support Gen. Taylor, and winds up with
solitary argument in his favor, which is, if you
don't vote for Taylor, Cas- will be elected. II Cas-
is really worse than Webster describes Taylor to be
then we have the best Of reasons why neither of
them should receive the support Of the country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

these things Cass is peculiarly the administration
candidate. He was nominated through the iniiu-
ence OF the administration, and the whole force OF
the ad ministraon is being used TO secure his sue
cess. The policy which, and the men who, annex
ed Texas in the manner in which it was done, are
TO be perpetuated While the country is indignant
at the treason of Mr.. Polk and smartlng under the
results oft, it is sought to leave tne whole power
of the government for four years more, IN the same
hands TO enact in all human probability, the same
scenes. Itwould seem to be iniatuaton on the part
Of the people which could produce these results.
We said especially the adherents of Cass, but the
prospect is not changed for the better when we turn
TO Taylor He is bird of the same nest pledged
by all the considerations which are apt TO influence
men, to just what Cass is pledge in so many
words, and although he would doubtiess select 9th
er men for his advisers the slave power and interest
with its singeness.of purpose and effort would be
at the bottom OF the administration OF affairs. 1t is
not doubted that the southern slave power feeling
has been for the last four years and indeed the four
preceding, at the bottom OF our calamities ma
ton. Are not the people then ready for the next
four years to demand the administration of the go
vemment at the hands of the FREE power, and on
the FREE principles. 1t does seem TO US to be an
experiment worth trying
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

The Milwaukee Sentinel says, Gov Ta''madge
has arrived in that city from the west and brings
cheering accounts OF the prospects OF lay Tor and
Fillmore The Sentinel ha, manifested consldera-
bic anxiety about that mail robbIng vote OF Van
Burens. Won't it just ask Gov. 1aiIma6ge, who
voted with Van Buren, on that occasion, TO explain
all about it,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22

A Clay meeting, numbering 10000, was held Of
Jersey City on the 10TH
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-09-22
Racine County Free Soil COnyen-

Milwaukee, Sept ID, 1918.