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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29

ulatons mischievous, then the conclusion is
withot foundation
But it is SAID again, ifthe laws did not exist the
man who had an account standing against him
would be At the mercy of the creditor. who would
charge him, al his pleasure an exorbitant per cent
age This can be done now, If the creditor has any
power over the debcr, and chooses to WELD it, and
consequently 81 is no argument But il it could
not be done it woald he no argument. The debtor
occupies perhaps as favorable position as the
ere iitor. Il is just important to the seller TO
sell, as general thing it is 10 the buyer TO buy,
con 'equently scilneest dictates fair dealing on the
par; ofthe creditor. This probable oppression then
is merely imaginary, and furnishes no good reason
for continuing thi. mischieyous law on the statute
book
Money is subject to the same laws as other com
modities, and will be regulated according to the
best interests of the whole community by the nat
ural laws of trade. Laws regulating it operate
mlschleVouslJ, and we trust they will not much
longer lumber the Wisconsin statutes.
The Free Democracy of Milwaukee held mass
meeting the 18th inst They resolved in favor
of
The abolition of Slavery by the General Govern
ment, wherever slavery existed under its control.
The enactment of the Wfmot proviso for all
territories OF the government
Donating the public lsfds in limited amounts 70
actual settlers, and limiting the quantity of land
which an individual mary own
Free trade and direct tayation
An uniform rate of postage of tro cents on let
ters, one cent orr TewsFi PeTs-aud the abolition OF
the ranking privilege
Election of Federal officers by the people
River and llarb-r lmpro, ements where such
works are not local IN their benefits and are not
proper subjects of State or individual enterprise
EqlaIty aud fraternity
According TO our view of things, this Gomez as
near correct platform of action as any thing we
have yet seen laid down in any quarter of the
Union. The basis is one of truth. and when it's
adoption is secured then national and Individual
freedom will have been won, and no obstacles will
exist TO the progress o. tn. great mass onward and
upward, in national and individual prosperity and
happiness. We hope the Free Democracy Of the
whole State will be prepared to adopt similar
platform. 1t is as easy to achieve the triumph
of ~hOle truth as half one and when triumph
does come real, lasting benefits have been attained
We would brave willingly minority OF quarter
century with certainty of the triumph of these
principles at the end ofit-if such time were ne
cessary. Blu it is not necessary. We can triumph
with whole truths rather than with Partial ones,
and looking to speedy success. policy dictates the
adoption of principles such as these
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29

II According to late Telegraphic dispatch
there was much excitement at Washington at the
result Of the adoption in the House of Reps of
District of Columbia to bring in bill for the aboli
ton of slavery in the national seat of government.
A convention of southern members, said to consist
of over sixty of both houses held for the pur-
pose of consulting as to the proper course for the
south TO pursue under the circumstances. Ii was
thought the House would recede from the position
it had assumed.
The cholera is in New Orleans 1t is also stated
to be at Baltimore.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29

We are inleb.ed to the publishers, Eastman and
VI Clellan OF Chicago for copy Of tier Free Soil
Almanac. II is an excellent compilation for Free
soil men. and indeed for all searehers after tie
truth. Ii contains invaluable statistical nionn'-
ton. Price $50 per I000 50 rer 100; so cts. per
doz, and for ST. sent free Of postage, 20 copies VII
be forwarded post paid.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29

The reform OF the old high system of postage,
it will be recoliec,ed was carried in opposition TO
the views of TIE Post Office department. and the
administration generally. The post master gener-
al freely acknowledging his error, now recon-
mends further reduction to an uniform rate Of
cents. The policy of this recommendation being
sustained by the facts will not probably be ques-
toned by Congress, and the recsmn endaton Of
the P NJ. g., will, in all probability, be pied by
Congress at its present session. There will be an
effort, doubt to reduce the postage still lower, to
uniform rate of two cents, but probably lower
rate than cents will not now be ado ted
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29

TAYLOR REPURLIcAN PARTY This is the
name adopted by the new party which was success
full in the late Presidential contest 1t is appropr
ate. 1t look Tayor without knowing or caring
anything about his principles, and is now waiting
for its principles until he proclams them 1t is
based upon the assumption that whatever Tay lor
does will be right, and sets out with the assertion
that wherever he goes there it follows What
magnificent party. and how immutabe must be
It's existence. Great principles growing out of the
relation Of man TO his creator are continually man
Testing themselves and demanding human actor
bit the God of this party is Gen Tayor-ts prn
cpes are from no higher source than his d;ctation
and It's life will be commensurate with his power
GJThe Cass wing OF the democracy of the city
and county of Philadelphia held, on the 4th De-
cember, large meeting, at which they announced
rs the platform Of their action:
Opposition TO protective tariff.
Opposition to a National Bank.
Support of the sub-treasury,
Land limitation.
Freedom of the public lands under certain cir
cumstances.
Non-interference on the part of government in
the slave question.
In favor of choosing all officers of government by
the people.
Opposition to any increase of the term of natural
zation for foreigners.
Together with some PRINCIPLES and features less
important and local in their character.
With regard to this platform, some of il comes
well up to the demands of the age, whilst in some
respects it strikes us as deficient. Certainly the
people have attained sufficient degree of intelI-
gence to comprehend the evils of tariffs of all kinds,
and to appreciate the benefits of unrestricted trade
Certainly too, the right and policy Of the govern
ment preventing the extension Of slavery into the
new territories is not questioned in this part of the
the age, and the popular sentiment will compel its
modification, but in respect to questions connected
with the disposition of the public lands, healthy
progress is manifested which we are rejoced to see
ted elsewhere.
The Hon. Greeley has already given
notice in the House of Representatives of "a
bill to discourage specuIatioas in and eslan-
lish homesteads upon public lands. Ii will
readily occur 10 those who are struck by
the promptitude of the honorable delegates
movements, that he has but The half OF
session 10 do the work of whole one in.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29
Public Eansiss

Ofthe lands taken up on the land warrants ssd-
ed by Government, there have been ISL 500 acres
located in the free States and 263 100 in the slave
States. The south claims to have furnished as
many soldiers for the Mexican war as the north,
and admitting the claim, il appears that the south
erners themselves, have mainly, in choo ing the
lands, seectel, them in the Free States This
Ii is not a sectional one between the north and
south, inspired by fanaticism on he part of the
north, but one in which the rights Of labor are
mainly at stake These men. whether they argu-
ed on this question not intuii lively know it, and
hence, their lands selected where Ibor occupies
IN some degree its appropriate place.
GoLD IN CA4IFoRxIA.-We think it quite prob
able that there is vast deal OF exaggeration with
subject under the influence of which, thousands are
llockng to California is based upon intelligence
mainly coming through the administration official
in it's character. What is the main ground Of Mr.
Douel lass claim for a State Government in Calior
MA why, that there viii be population of 1000 ~
within year. Present circumstances would midi
cate the truth Of his assumption, and under the in
fiuehce oCths rash and excitement, il is expected
TO carry this bill. There may be no exaggeration
but MhlIs it not only glorifes Mr.. Folks admins
traton to have achies ed such ineXhaustbc wealth.
it assists on the scheme of slave extension, aud
Therefore there is at least room to suspect esagger
alton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29
A. B. WHITING, M. D,
q No case in this city since last report


New YORK, Dec. 22-3 p. M.
Seven new cases of cholera and three
deaths at quarantine, all old inmates of The
hospital. A despach from New Orleans Of
the l7th,says there were five deaths report
ed in our city yesterday from cholera.
A despatch from Louisville yesterday
says, the Steamer America burst her con-
nection pipe Tuesday night; ten persons
badly scalded.
A BLOODY TRAGEDY occurred at the
junction of Grand and Walnut streets this
morning. Three persons were found in the
agohies of death at The same instant, all
having been STABBED with dirk in the left
breasI-two of them, man and woman, in
The second story and the third at the foot
OF The stairs, with the dirk lying near him.
BUFFALO Dec. 2O-35 M.
mere is nothing new. Pork is selling
at 10 for mess, and 50a7 for prime.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29

ooa6o fsr new southern; 6Ia6, for new
northern; 63a64 for old mixed. Pork is
hfm ola prime 10 so mess l3 25 new
l4'-beei quite and steady. Dressed hogs
B to &c per Id.
The official report ofthe Board of Health
is as follows. Three new cases Of ChoI-.
era and one death have occurred at The Ma
rine Hospital in the past "a hours-all of
them among patients occupying other hos
piIals than the public stores. No case,
among the passengers Of the ship New
York.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29

TAYLoRs PosIrIoS. In reesnt debate IN ITO
Senate Jno. p. Hale in imitation of the wings Of
the north, called Gen. Taylor the free soil Pres'
dent. In reply, senator Fooie said, that he "w''
sure that the Senator from New Hampshire h'd
made a great mistake. lie would state, upon bis
honor, that throughout the entire West, AMI South
west General Taylor was known everywhere II
opposition 10 Free Soil, and his opponent was Oh
jecteG to by many, on the ground that he m.20'
not be quite so good an ant-Free soil ~ Is ~
candidate of the Wing party"
Horace tifeeiy speaking OF the custom o.
gTess 10 adjourn Tor day or two, on The 'h;'''D.
meni oil the death OF ii member, SAYS. thai ~ -
economy lie House has saved dad ni'"..e'
Eext week
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-12-29
California.

The diEianee. from New York TO the mines of
California, is as follows ....
From New FORK to Chagres 1880 miles.
- Chagres to Panama 60
Panama TO San Francisco $500
San Francisco TO the mines 40
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

y
DEAR SIR: have Just received your commu
nicaton OF the 9th inst which has been forwarded 20
thi. place notifying that the Democratic state Con
ton which assembled AZ Syracuse nominated me ~ a
candidate for the Office OF Governor At me next cleo
ton For this distinguished mark Of confidence OF my
fellow citizens there assembled am truly grateful, a.
though Yourself well ~ many others are aware that
sincerely desired that some other person should De
selected by my political friends candidate tor that
h gh office. Learning that my name had been men
toned in connection with the nomination Tor mis- once
| wrote several OF my friends At early day urging
the selection OF other person as their candidate
and tor reasons which perfectly satisfactory TO
nv own mind But as the Convention over which you
presided has determined otherwise, and WIN great
unanmity do feel myself a. liberty TO decline the
nomination OF the political party with which was as
socsted before took my seat upon the Bench aud by
whose generous confidence have been 20 long sus
tanned in the discharge OF my Judicial duties FOR the
same generous confidence, however also owe l'st
ing debt OF gratitude to my fellow citizens OF all par
ties.
Although Tor the last twenty years have not allowed
mysef mingle in party strife, my opinions upon the
political questions, which from time 70 time have agated
the state and the Union, nave never ueeh c"hc'Heu
and therefore 70 refer 10 then pHu
cuarly lfmy past lite sAt sufficient guaranty for
the soundness Of my opinions on those questions, a,
this time no professions could make upon the eve OF
an election ought 20 have much weight with those VINO
are 10 exercise the elective franchise III sufficient 10
say nv opinions remain unchanged aud that concur
generally in the principles which embodied in the
resolutions adopted by the Democratic Conventions At
Baltimore and Syracuse. And these resolutions, IA
understand them are merely r,teratiou of principles
which had ofn before received the sanction OF the De
mocracy otthe Union.
Uuon the question Of tue expediency of introducing
Slavery into territories OF the United States where II
does not now exist there Is probably real difference
of opinion between any OF the political parties in the
Northern aud Middle states. But entirely agree with
some of the most distinguished iursts Of our country
that ~ slavery does not legally exist IN California
and New Mexico il can only be Introduced into these
free territories by positive law and that no legislation
is necessary 10 prevent its introduction there For this
reason am opposed % the agitation of question OI
mere political purposes, the effect Of which agitation
will be still farther 10 psrsyze the efforts OF the pban
thropist. OF the south in favor OF gradual system Of
emancipation in those states where Slavery already
exists and thus retard the progress Of Freedom there
am With respect yours. g. WALWokIu
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22
Second Session.

4 little after l2 O'Clock the Convention reor.
sanized and the Committee repor'ed-urging frat the
expediency passing upon the ne" Constitution oil the
Society its Rules and Regulations all which was unsni-
ruously subscribed to-and the new Association was
fairly ushered into existence.
Mr REpFrEID OF New York; proposed the thanks OF
the Convention 70 the Committee who have been charg.
ed with the drafting of the Constitution, &c &c"h
was also agreed upon and the Committee thanked
The President then read the Constitution and By
Laws, in full but, being mainly private ahair' we
will not take room TO publish any part OF IT,
In the absence OF DR. Lyman, Dr. ELwYN was ap
pointed Treasurer OF the Associaon-so thats Ocers
now consist OF
Pyesidsui-Prof WV. b. RoCsRs, Of Virginia University
Neeretrrv-PrOf WALTER Il JOHNSON Of washington
Ire1suyer-Dr A l. ELwYN, Philadelphia
The Local Committee reported upon the choice o
recommendations tor the Convention during its session
a. having decided upon accepting the polite and gen
eros tender Of the UniUersy Of PeHs rdHid QocHtrt
in Nnth.st between Market and Chesuut) SO that al
their future meet.ngs-two aday a, least and porhap
three-ri be held there.
The Convention reassembles immediately ior sn al
ernoon and evening session az the College Hall OF the
University Business will then fairly commence pro
ceedings 80 tar having been merely preliminary NJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22
Acceptance of Hon. =. 4. Phillips.

~ALEN, I)th sept 80
GENTLEMEN have received the commnnica-
ton, in which you give me official notice tnat nsse
been nominated AZ a candidate for the Office OF Gov
ernor by the Convention recently held IN Boston
accept the nomination with which ! am thus non
or,d Under ordinary circumstance. should not con
sent 10 be candidate for any political ohce Al the pres
on, ,,rn but recognizing A. do the necessity Of the
org.nz atiOn which mas Just been formed, and whicn
the course Of the other parties compels us a. apply u
the state a. well as the National Elections do NOT Ice
nyself At liberty 10 avoid any snare Of responsibility
which Is properly assigned ~ at the commence
ment Of such \ movement
49,. .enten-1. fsu respectfully, ..,,.,.
Your Tread sli is..YN clf ten, 3 Z. fhiLLft
M...r. In.lla Lstr-tt lAa. IN. lollale-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

COPPER MINIS ~ MAsSACUsETTs.-A DAY or
two since we gave the letter OF correspondent from
Maine. containing some account OF the Slate Mines in
Brownvile Ne We have since received a commu-
nicaion another correspondent who has recently
visited some Copper Mines in Old Concord, Mass The
location Of the mines about four miles from the Court
House IN Concord Three or four companies are now
Al work one of which is said 20 have already got out
anumber Of tons Of the ore which has yielded from
40 10 90 per cent Of pure copper. Another company
has isht or ten Cornish miners engaged IN sinSns
shah on 10 lode OF about ye feet thickness OF what
q pronounced by the workmen very pure ore speci.
men furnished 10 our correspondent on analysis, yield
Cd 36i per cent OF pure copper; and the miners who
have been all their lives employed IN copPer-dgglng
say they never better indications OF copper than
are found in that vicinity Boston ifaFeIicf' i''h
TBE CROPS N ALABAMA.-For the last week,
until the last two days, our information from cotton
planters generally was that the worms were last as
appearing But since hs, time, they have again made
their appearance on many plantations from which We
have heard snd learn that the prospect they VIII
be more numerous their second appearance than the
hrst Wherever they are appearing anew now, all
hope for nc " cotton maturing has been dssipated.
Eutaw Whg.
A LITERARY THETT--The President OF George
town ID C) College publishes an advertisement Stain
that an ancient Illuminated manuscript volume was
stolen from the College library shout the lth or 2ih
inst The book Is Of fne parchment IS about inches
long wide and nearly thick IN is ordinary modern
biaoiDg Il is about COO years Old
DEATH-We regret TO announce, under our
obituary heading the death Of Mr. William Hodge
Mr. H. one Of the Oldest residents OF this County
and Western NewYork having settled on the spot
where be died. orty-three years ago. He was widely
hnown and esteemed. sHh.o Com
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE II CANADA.-The
far Of Elgn acting TIE advice ohs new Cabinet has
appointed William Hamilton Merritt, formerly Agent
ssd Director OF the Welland Canal Coz 10 De a mem
ter Of the Executive Council. and Chairman oft Com
,o.ftees Robert Baldwin sullivan formerly the lead
m adviser Of Sir Francis Head and sir George Arthur
o. be- one Of the Judges Of the Court Of Queen Bench
len appointment for Hf) James Leslie formerly Of
Montreal. merchanp 10 be Secretary for the Province
The income attached to each Of these appointments ID
f,on $4,000 70 5000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

~ We lave received the following Address.
from tie Democratic Republicans OF Germany ana
caeeha.ly accede to their request to give II 20
the American public through the columns ct me
Trb,ae. We may remark that the object Of this
party is the political and social improvement Oh
Germany By JUS, and peaceful means. 1t has
never given couuteuance % the misguided az
tennis of the German Republican Legion ia Ba
den. but works sileatIy upon the reason and in
tebrence Of the people, to prepare them for a
gradual change toward free and liberia. institutions
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.

PrvSsYLvANiA.--JoHN w Hows has been
nominated for Congress by the Wings OF the
XXIld District of pennsy iyania.
-, JosEpH r. CHANDLER Esq. formerly Editor
sn8 proprietor Of the Laaed Sf9fcs Go-e'fc' was
nominated on Wednesday night by the Wings Oh
the ia Congressional District Of Pennsylvania rs
their candidate for Congress.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

FtcBr BgTwEES 4 Raj AND A FROG.-Ine
Dgre Ga.ere gives the following account OF most
snylar and desperate encounter between frog snd
rat AZ brook near slaughter house IN that town
the hook 10 drink and discovering frog with force
and ans made an attack upon him, BY making nrn
grasp with hs teeth sooner did the rat make MS
hold than the frog dove into tue water oIAssIns ~
,,sC-i, with him where be remained until the rat
vas Compelled to Jet 20, and make Tor Dry land closely
pursued BIZ the frog. As soon as the frog appeared
Dove water he again attacked BY the rat, and =
second time became the subject FOR cold water bathing
ri. fst was several times performed until the rat
from exhaustion and drowning fell prey 70 bis antago
nit Aer the frog became fully assured that his com
bssut was dead be seated himself upon his dead car
SO ith IN the complasance imaginable where be re
snsd nearly half an hour exutng as i were over NJ
hard Won victory Several persons were present and
witnessed the gh,.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

- We extract the following from the pro
.nec;u. Of new paper started al = Louis called Ihs
Fyse Sod Dem0rR Although u oe' N Au.aues -
-, :, vii deuounce the den0uncer, while the ca
i,,,i,ir- III i trembling ia his throat Il WI! be
5 fsress advocate OF equal rights and u the face Of
~ ,.;,ior a. fearessiy contend Tor the rights Of
- ~ Who has i not % VOTE HIMSELF FARM
rbe pnblic Domain is TIE PROPERTY OF TIE PEOPLE
"a - -f,rv WI that every shall have farm.
yhat nu ator shall say nay Il viii contend Tor SOUND
,oi'cv a sound currency and sound administration
ssD5 yy,i1 be euphatcaliy, Free soil PROGRESSIVE
Democrat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

- We understand from member oil Gov.
BlssxLLs family, that he was not 50 well yesterday
morning be has been for two or three days past
though not in immediate danger We trust he VIII soon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

Vgw.JERsLY.-Dr WILLIAM a. NEWELL Of
Monmouth has been nominated for reelection 70
Congress by the Wings Of the lid District.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

TAYLOR AND FILLMORE BANSn n1nas,..
The Bspasr. sdverused BY me s N ooo'e " ps.Hssss
ao,ys,v To Cubs OF Sc esis~ In or oat OF ths Gay ~
state am desrous Of furnishing the banners on ns -
Ih-rsl terms The prices for those Oh sen ssy "oa ~
- 80 Ak. on paper handsomeiy colored, u
~ wy y. ~ ACKERMAN, Sign aud amer rsin,ss,
sa-aer~rs w.srsp-ro bose VIII proper ~ siisee
a.. = nbsrs Discount Will be msdc aus imosW
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-22

~ The CLrciand Hccaid, Taylor paper, in
reply to an article in the Bpgaio EIges makes the io
lowing svowal Il well known that Gen foRp has not
given his adherence to the Philadelphia nominations
"Our noighbor of the Erpress mistakes somewhat
the position of parties in our state contest so lar as
,,oySrnor is concerned. hut two nominations have
been niade-Ford and Weller IL Is expected that the
Van Bur, n Free Soil men will generally vote according
1, their former party associations with the exception
thai portion ofthe old Liberty party vote
will be thrown Tor Sir. Ford Therefore, Gen Ford
!. elected by handsome majority, IL will not be regard
Oh here and should not be abroad determining the
question in favor of Gen Taylor