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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28
MIpTsoS July 2J ISdS

hADison, JuIy -, IS4o
In the House on Saturday, Mr.. Woodwork, fro N
the committee on privileges and election introduced
"A bill TO extend the rights OF suffrage 10 all male
citizens the age of years, according to the
provisions of the constitution, article Section 4
This. as you will perceive, free suffrage PROPOSE
ton and Of course, excited little degree of inter
est. An effort made at once to reject the bill
and on motion to that effect, an extended discus
sion was had. The ayes and noes were called nm
the proposition TO reject, and were. ayes 20, noes
IS. This can hardly be considered as indicative of
It's final fate, as apprehend i; cannot pass. The
balance Of the day in The House, was occupied in
the discussion of the Homestead Exemption BILL
No definite conclusion was arrived at, when the
House adjourned. trust | shall be able to record
he 6nl' fate Of the Homestead Bill in the House
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

. A gentleman from Waukesha Co, wri.
ting TO us for copy of our paper. says:
Our Milwaukee papers studIously con-
ceal the movements OF the friends "a lree-
dom" lie also says that the numbers in
Waukesha Co.. of real Wllmot Pfovis0
men are very great, and that they stand
ready 10 come out boldly at any time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

We learn that fearful and thrilling scene
occurred at the Suspension Bridge. at Mag
ara Falls Yesterday afternoon. Four men
were Passing over the bridge when it was
struck with one Of those sudden and strong
gusts of wind which frequently rush through
the chasam with the Tremendous force of
hurricane, and so twisted il rs to turn it
bottom upward The men caught in the
wires, and in thus position suspended 200
above the resistless waters hcnealh-thcv
were enabled to maintain themselves until
the alarm was given AT the FaIIs--a mile
and a half distancc-and the whole popula-
ton in \ body rushed to the rescue. The
bridge was restored to its E.rmer position
and the men saved. We have not learned
the particulars, bat can we'll imagine the
deep sensation Of the spectators, as well as
those whose lives hung upon thread Us it
were, during the time which interviewed he
tween the accident and the rescue Buff.
Com. ADV. July IL.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

Saw mills with circular saws, saws tho
81 LOUIS New Era, propelled by horse
power. have been introduced into number
OF PLACES in tho interior of this State, where
water power cannot be obtained and they
work well and ansWeran excellent purrose.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

TALLER CoRN.-We saw yesterday. a
stalk of corn, from he farm of our neighbor
Mr.. Cary. which measured nine feet. six
inches in length and had not yet attained lis
growth. Il was Of he common yellow
Gsl, 9oweI hind.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

BouSFY LAND Soldiers
land warrants are worth, in PHILADELPHIA.
or any other money market in the Union
sl2O. The scrip is worth only 800, ii
sold at par.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

DEPLoRABLE MsTAKE-It appears
from the profound logic Of Hon. John C..
calhoun, that we have all, in speaking OF
our Creator, taken his name in vain. bccauso
We have no Creator, having never been
created, but only born! And then we have
made another mistake almost as deplorable,
IN snPPosIng that we were born men.
whereas we were only born babies. But
Mr. Calhoun would do well to consider
mat there are some babies that were never
born sue b, and to ask himself whether he
mas not become one Of 'em,-Chronofvpe
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

gJAn unusual quantity of clipped coin is in cir.
cnaton in the village at the present time Where
does u come from I'll a. orce' L.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

VParson Brownlow, the editor of the
Jonesboro lTenn.) Wing, refuses TO sup
port Taylor, aad well styles him the "per-
fcctIu ridiculous candidater'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

FIGHTING OUT WEST. Two serious
encounters have taken place between de-
tachments of L. S. troops and large parties
of the Pawnees, near the frontiers, betw cen
the territory of our western Indians and the
newly acquired territory. The Indians
we're IN great force, numbering nearly l..
600. as was supposed. The parties of U.
5. men who were attacked consisted OF
60 and "a men. The indians ia both in
stances were repulsed; our men losing two
killed, and The Indians 40 or so.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

yer will; and are, at the same time more
prosperous, as regards good health and hale
constitutions, Than the eaters of pills and
powders; and that over and above saving
The terrible bills of tl.c learned vendors of
poison. The boy was perhaps not far
from the truth, who guessed that the reason
iof the longevity of the patriarchs spoken
OF IN the book of Genesis was, that then
there were no doctors to kill them.
Blu, lawyers promote the production Of
wealth. by protecting property" SO far
as their business is TO attend to litigation, it
IS undeniable that they have their employ.
meni,and derive their support, from the ric
es Of the community. In this matter, so
far as the production Of wealth is concern
ed, they are on par with the manufacture
ers and vendors Of strong drink, the keep
ers OF billiard rooms, ball alleys. &c. Just
so soon as the vice which calls for, and pat
ronlzes them, disappears from the commu-
then asuperfluous profession; class whose
employment is gone.
In nearly all other occupations. il case
more than one individual is employed, they
concurand cooperate. BY employing :helf
efforts ii one direction, they aim at a result
which shall be greater in proportion to the
greater number employed. In litigation
one is aiming 10 effect certain thing, and
another, at his elbow. watching with all his
eyes, and striving with all his might, TO
preUem his effectng that very thing. There
are, We will suppose, twenty lawy ers at
the bar Of court; ten matched against the
other ten, and laborng with all their skill
each to defeat his antagonist. And COM
monty the result is, that after years OF hi
CATION and world of cost, injustice, instead
OF right, secures the triumph. In all pro
ductlye occupations, zoe think, men work
and another throws back all that the first
throws out, that is not productive bust
ness. Or, if ore is carting sand, and an
other carting it back and both working at a
lawyers rate Of pay, their employer wouI,!
never get rich i'll that way. 1t does not
protect property. But that might he taken
as fair illustration of the utility of en-
ploying lawyers. The proceeds are all
out of pocket.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28
GEN. TArLOR's BLOODHOUND LETTER
HEAD QUARTERS, Army Of the South.
Fort Brooke. July %. 1890.

Fort Brooke, July %, 1889.
SRI have the honor 10 enclose YOU a
communication this moment received on
the subject of procuring BhOODHOUNDS
from the Island Of Cuba, TO AID THE
ARMY UNITS OPERATIONS AGAINST
THE HOSTILE INDIANS in Florida
an decidedly an .tav0rofthe measure, and
beg leave to urge it as the only means Of
Kidding The country Of the Indians, who are
now broken up into small parties that take
shelter in the swamps and hammock3 rs the
army approaches, making ii impossible for
us TO follow or overtake them without the
MD of such auxiares.
Should this measure meet the approba.
ton of the Department, and tie necessary
authority be granted, will open a cores
pondcnce Oh the subject with Mr.. EvcrsOn,
through Maj. Hunt, assistant Quarter Mas
ter at Savannah, and will authorize, if it can
he done on reasonable terms, to employ
few dogs, with persons who understand their
management.
wish it to be distinctly understood, that
my object i'll employing dogs is only to as
certain where the In lIans may be found, not
worry them.
have the honor to be vour 0bcdient ser.
want. Signed u. TAYLOR,
81 Br. Gen. u. s. A., Commanding,
TO Gen. X. Jones, Washington, y. G.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

FIRST JUDICIAL DIsTRICT.-Tbc Demo-
cratic Convention, held ut Darien on Tues.
day last, says the Rock County Democrat.
nominated DAVID NOGGLE, Esq. of
BeloIt, as candidate for Judge in The dis
trlct composed of the counties of Racine,
Wa worth, Rock, and Green. There were
80 delegates present. On the first formal
ballot Mr.. \. received 10 votes and was
declared TO be duly nominated. Mr.. ". is
a sound lawyer, his private character is un
lmpeachabIc, and we have no doubt he will
make an able Judge
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

We find the following in the New York
Tribune OF the l4th inst. 1t is significant:
zen. TAYLOR AND THE WING Nou1xA-
TON AGAIN. - correspondent of the
Charleston News produces The following as
an extract OF letter written by the old hero
SINCE ms nomination al Philadelphia:
Ny former declarations are those only
which govern me, and which now repeat
nat 1t is not my intention to accept offhe
UA'g nomination on u Mig piaiforna. or
upon o"y PLATFORM but that which is based
upon my own repeated declarations"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28
WHY SOUTHERN WINGS SUPPORT TAY
LOR


The Alabama Journal, The Taylor Wing
organ at Montgomery, thus announces the
action of the wing National Conventions
GLORIOUS NEws.-THE UNION Pre-
srRvED.-Rrpudiafion ofthe U1ln,ot Pro.
riso By the UMg COnrention.-Th friends
of he South, as we'll as of the Union, will
learn with ineXpressible satfaction that the
whgconvention PROMPTLY METTHE
QUESTION OF THE WILNOT PRO
VISO AND REPUDIATEDA RESOLU.
TION ADOP Ting THAT DOCTRINE
Ar ONCE BY AN OVERWHELMING
NJ JORITY. IT WOULD NOT
TOUCH TIE UNCLEAN THING ."
THEY DARED TO STAND
UP AND MEET THIS FIRE BRAND
OF UNPRINCIPLED FACTlONISTS,
boldly!z0 To cast it nut Of their convention
in the teeth of ,cse infatuated lanatieS-
and to declare that twas no part and should
he no part of the wing creed. We congrat-
ulatc the South give congratulate the South
cru wings who have never appealed to the
fidelity, honor, patriotism and generosity Of
their Northern wing hretheren in vain.-
We congratulate the Union that there is still
one great patriotic party which is determin-
ed TO resist the mad and malign influences
which if unchecked would soon leave off its
sacred rights, but the name"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-28

Casslsm in Michigan is at discount
open reputation of The Baltimore nominal
lIon is the order of the day, and besides the
detection of ex-senator Norvell and several
hundred democrats of Detroit, mee tincs Of
boilers are held in every part of the state.
The True Democrat, published at Ann Ar.
Dor has hauled down the Cass flag md sub
stituted that OF Free Soil instead.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15
Vermont Manufactures.

Oar readers have been heretofore informed
that the admirable fabrics of the Burlington
MIL Company have, in previous years received
the award OF gold medtla for superiority from
the State Fairs Of Massachusetts and New York.
T"Is tribute to the beauty and excellence of the
cloths manufactured by the d arlington G ,mpa.
ny Is no less complimentary and credi,able to our
stale than toihe capacity and intelligence of our
townsman.the Agent ofthe Company, Mr.. Cook
whose knowledge and experience in superin-
tending The manufacturing Of Woolens, both in
Massachusetts and Vermont, are OF the highest
RANK AMI render the award of medals and dpo-
mas to his productions a matter of no surprise.
We find in the record of Premiums awarded
by the Managers Of the Fair of the American
Institute, at their late Annual Fair in New York,
in October, the following entries -
To the Burlington Mills, Burlington VT, Horace
/ waldo Agent. - Pine St.,-Foi the best black Chs
sneres, made from American Wool "a gold medal"
10 the Burlington Mill Co. Burlington, VT Beals,
Bush a. Co, Agents, % Broad St For the 2d hest
/ black Cassineres, made from foreign Wool,-a Di.
/ plona.
/ We copy these records for two resaons First,
as showing that our Mill Company maintain the
| highest character Of their work and Second, to
notice what we have placed in Italics in the Sc.
c"nd award. 1t is fac, ,petsi.eve, that the
| Burlington Mill Company never had an ounce
of foreign ,cooli in their Mil--her fabrics being
exclusively from american wool. We also un-
derstandt hat the Ca>simeres that took both the
first and second premiums were manufactured
from the same stock and of course any difference
between those exhibited by Mr.. Waldo and
Messrs. Beals, Bush g. Co. could have been
scarcely appreciate! The jole of the thing is
that, having tiro agencies in New York, our good
friend Mr.. Cook got both premiums; and that
the Committee. in their perpexi'y. gave the Sc
cond premium to foreign wool! We ra'he'
flatter ourselves that the D Ellington Mill Com
pany is I" a trump card y
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15
The Pos. OIice Department.

We commence in this paper, the publication
Of tie interesting Report of the Post Master
General, and shall conclude it tomorrow. We
publish it entire because of lis valuable .uGges-
lions, aud because it proves the success of the
low postage reform, which Mr. Cave johnson
had no faith in al the commencement, and which
he vigorously res sled.
Let Congress perseyere in the good work
give to the Country papers the hirfy-miles sr-
empiion which was most unjnstly taken from us,
and still father reduce the postage on letters,
and the Post Office will become, what it was
intended to br, powerful agen, in promoting
the comfort and convenience of the reope "on
reasonable terms "-I'c0 cents is the maximum
that ought to be charged on all letters, Of half
an ounce weight for an distance under $50 or
2lo miles over that distance the postage should
be uniformly for or FIVE cents We have no
doubt that this arrangement would as'onish M-.
johnson by its complete success, as the reduct.
ions already made nave done.
Bat the thirty-miles exemption law whose
benefits redounded principally to the Country,
(and which was opposed and defeated by our
City contemporaries must be restored Rev.
oIntons do not go backwards !" and we trust
That Congress, who represent the Country at
large, will during the presen, Session, take care
OF Their Country constituents, We 90 for Pro.
lection always; and the light measure Of Pro.
lection which the law in question furnished was
due to The Country Press, aud ought not, in de.
cent magnanmi'y, TO have been objected to by
the Cities A bill. restoring the law alluded to,
was passed By the House, at the last session OF
Congress, but was not acted on in the the Sen.
ate. We hope our fellow-snffarers in the Coun.
try will keep their eyes on the matter we
shall. Look to the Senae."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15

CoMroRr.-On going home the other day, We
found on The bottom of our front door, a fixture
winch excited our special admiration. Ii con.
sisted OF headed strip of board fastened bv
hinges 10 the door, and so arranged BY means
o. couple of small spiral springs, and Bit Of
brass attached to the inside Of the casing, that
when the door is open the strip is raised so az
nor 10 interfere with the swing of it, and when
u Is smut, the strip (Which is made TO
NJ me sill with the incest exactness) shuts
hrhly down upon the sill, SO as TO exclude com.
pelely both rain and wind.
VA inquiry. we found that we were indebted
Tor inns usetnl and ornamental appendage to our
domicil, to NJ 'ssrs. s. e. w. Patee. whose ad-
'erllsemen' will be found in our columns to day.
10 ladies who have " shed some natural
tears over carpets despoiled, and front entries
ioll Of water and cold as Nova Zembla, we need
only name the patent Weather Strip" 10 i'm.
sure NJ 'ssrs. Patee an extensive sale OF them.-
Free Soil Courier.
Though We have had no experience OF the
convenience and comfort of the /" Weather
Strip" We have seen the contriyancs" and
have no doubt our Free Soil friends encomium
is entirely just. The Patee boys" are no, ant
to have any thing 20 do with hu,bbugs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15
XXXlh CONGRESS-2d SESSION.
NETWORK, Dec. Ga P. NJ

SENATE-1 cS.pTuty Afternoon.
After the reading Of the Presidents Message
had been concluded, on motion Of Mr.. Anterior,
y. H., the Message was ordered 10 be printed.
On motion of Mr.. BREEZE, ofllnos, $4,000
extra copies of the Message were ordered for
the use Of the Senate.
The Senate then adjourned
A motion to print 5000 copies Of the Presi-
dents message for the use of the House was
negatved. 10000 copies were on motion or
dered.
House. Mr.. Greeley gave notice ofhss nten-
ton To intrnduce at an early day bill To pre-.
vent specuiatIons in the Public Lands, and TO
encourage their occupation by actual settlers.
NJ. c Iggin gave notice Of his intention to
introduce Il bill to establish uniform rates Of
postage throughout the United States.
II is understood that Gocgins bill will reduce
the rate of postage for letters TO five cents for
all distances.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15
Grct press,
BUGLINGTON, VI.
FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER Is. 1913
The Presidents Message.


We copy to-day from tho albany Ar.
gas snopsys Of the last NJ essage Of President
Polk. It is infinitely shorter than the NJ ,ssage
Itself, aud is thousand times more likely TO be
read.
We are especially thankful in believing that
The days of interninlbe Presidential Messages
are past, for awhile at lel< Il Gen TAYLOR,
whose Military Dispatches are admirable models
of colciseness 4 brevty, ever writes NJ 'ssage
thirteen mortal columns long, we will agree
that we never knew the man. We certainly
expect him To initiate " die earlier Presidents y
in this respect at any rate. Since Locofoco-
ism gained the ascenlcncy in the Nation
Presidents Messages have been growing Ion.
ger, until this dying effort of Mr. Polk may be
regarded as "capping the climax" If the
people Of this Country have no otler reason to
thank God for their deliverance from modern
Democracy" they will have for the termination
OF the era when Presidents felt called upon 10
argue Unfortunately to Congress questions of
domestic polcy.-More that three long columns
of NJ. Folks message-hs latest and his long.
estate devoted to an argument against the
" American system" Internal improvements"
" Distribution as if his Mexican War had not
swallowed the resources Of the country so as to
make Distribution" a settled question for years
to come and other Wing measures. Gen
TAYLOR promises To leave the arguing and adj
ius,ing of such questions to the Representatives
of the People-where they belong.
Mr.. Polk is emphatically opposed to the ap-
plication of the Ordinance of 81 to the new
Territories. OF course he is! That is one Of
the very reasons why the Wings of the North
opposed both him and his defeated follower
Mr. CASTLE goes for Slavery and the Mis-
souri, compromise. We go aguinst both. w,
90 for absolute and affirmative Freedom OF
every inch of soil acquired by his unnecessar,
and detestable war. This is the least atone
ment that can be made for national rapacity
BIT we care little about commenting upon
outgoing Pokism. The Country has long
since got outraged With it, and this final ebuli
ton may be safely trusted abroad without com.
incentive are sure our readers will pardon II,
for not encumberng our columns with It's rplen,
less verbo,iy. II would more than fiji on
weekly paper Add so, harboring no esneci,
enmitv To =, Il, Dallas and the Tariff Of 40
we bid them cordial farewell for to-day.
IL Look out for counterfeit hves on the Sack
: eit's Harbor Bank They are li,hographic i'm
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15

W The Electors Of New York assembled at
Albany on Tuesday last, aud on Wednesday
gave Tie vote of the Empire State for TAyLoa
and FILLMORE. We learn from the Albany
ErSa'nS journal that d. Z. SILL Esq, Editor
OF the Cattaraugus Wing was eldcted to take
The Vote of the College to Washington. Edi.
tors seem to he I" in clover Just now, with the
Electoral Colleges.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15

SIZED 90
II will be seen that notwithstanding the very
large sums estimated for foreign services, as
well Is HE additional service rcQni G in the
United States. the revenue of the Department
unaided bv the appropriations of that act will
hH equal to the expenditure, except the sum OF
S}72l0 nj the cpsc of the present year
This statement ct the operations of the ACT
of 1915, upon the service and finances OF the
Department. confirms the opinions expressed IN
nv last annual report that the present low
rates If postage will not only produce revenue
enough to meet the expenditure, but leave con.
,inuR surplus annually to be applied to the ex-
tension of the mail service,
or woad Justify still further reduction Of the
rates OF postage
notwithstanding the great increase OF the
service during the last year, inland, as well AS
foreign, there was found at the close of the year
n surplus of SI73233 beyond the expenses
properly chargeable upon it.
Accompanying this Report, marked -,
will be found that of the Auditor for the Post
dice Department, made at my request The
energy and zeal Of the officers engaged in the
collection and disbursement Of the funds of the
Department. as well as the pnnctualitv and
prompitude OF Pnslnaster- IN making payments
and settling their accounts, deserve the hghes,
| commPnddton.
| 1t appears, that from the ist Of July, 1915
| until the 3Jth Ut June. lsiS the revenue, eX
elusive nf the annual appropriation oi 81 D0,00t
for services rendered the government. amounte.
10 3 ,53S.6li.
The whole has been collected except the fol
| lowing sums -
| Ofthe amount due June 80, 1916,
the sum Of, SjI6:
lS47, sos,
| lStS 0R7l
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15

ton to New Orleans, than by the present routes.
The tables of the lst Assistant Postmaster
General accompany this report marked a. and
are referred to for the details of the service.
The number of Post Oihces, on the first OF
July last, was I6,l59. being an increase during
the wear of 1913. The number OF offices estab-
islrd wa. 1879. the nnrnbrr discontinued 296
The number oi pnstnaslers appointed during
the wear was 4l2l. O.ihi> number
2lG9 were appointed in consequence of resigna'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15
Sl2S,OUd


ly chargeable to the past year. Si.l9S s45
This includes, also, the sum 800, 900 paid
the Bremen steamers during the year, Will the
income arising lhereIrom is reported to be s'l9,-
0S2 SO. 1t is, however. perceived, but too late
for correction Tor his Report. that the hostages
on mails to and from England and France, are in
part, or wholly omitted.
This exceeds the expenditure Of the praced-
ing year S2l7,535, and falls short Of the aver
age annual expenditure for nine years preced
lag ihe &st of July, 70 10 s;j0o.7is -
The gross revenues arising from postage and
fines. excluding those arising from misc,llane
Gus sources, as well as the s 100 900 appropr-
aled for the hostages of the Executive Depart
IN 'nts for the year ending the 3Oth Of June,
1913. amounted to Sili7,76l,
From the same sources the year pre-
cedins, 3,S32 $50
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-15

a. Look out for counterfeit fves on the Sack.
elt's Harbor Bank. They are photographic i'm.
i,ations OF the genuine, n. Quackeubush, Reg
lister, on the back,