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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10

PArRIorIsM-The patriots Of Montpelier
that is TO y, the Locofocos, who just at this time
monopolixe all the patriotism Of the country
have lately given a supper to Lieut. Newman, a
real, live Mexican hero, raised and owned BY the
Green Mountain State, and whose fests Of hero
ism, claimed and appropriated by the aforesaid
Locofocos, he himself fortunately survives 10 re-
count We observe among the names Of the
officers and distinguished orators on that occa-
son, that Of Major Eastman. Can this be our
brother Of the quill, up in that centre Of the
civilized world, Montpelier? We are oblivious
Of any previous knowledge Of his military rank,
and are constrained to beg pardon for any omis-
sion heretofore to " render unto Cesar the things
that are Casar'a" That we should have been
thus ignorant, only proves that our brother pos
sesses modesty equal to his merit; and We yield
our warmest sympathy for the misfortune which
lost him 50 brilliant destiny as that he 80 pa
theticaly laments in the following extract from
his speech:
But, sir, the scenes Of the last few months seem
to me hike dream. Ii Is but few days since
shook hands with our guest, as he was leaving for
Mexico. The last words he said, were, You shall
hear from mer And we have heard from him
heard that wherever il was necessary for him 10 be-
10 sustain the honor Of the nation the honor Of the
STATE your honor Mr. President, yours, gentlemen,
he was there thul to do IT, II seems like dream
MAT in these few short days. while kare ban r1i
ing ATe at hose, he with ms brave associates,
been down to Marco and won victories that will be
written abOuf and talked atosa forever. That they
have battles, by the side OF which the proudest
evcrwon can claim no precedence-have done things
- -. u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10

a5Mr Buchanan has been nominated for the
Presidency by the Democratic Convention Of
Pennsylvania.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10
AfoNpAy. March G.

SENATE---After the transaction of the usu-
al opening business, Mr. Dickinson, of N. Y. rose
and begged leave TO state that the Baltimore pa
pers had published an erroneous report relative
TO the resolutions Of the meeting OF citizens of
Saratoga which he had had the honor of intro
dueing to the Senate. He had also seen the
same erroneous report in several other papers.
lie said the resolutions presented vert not
against the war, but, on the contrary, went for
sustaining the Administration and the justice Of
the war. When he had concluded several me-
MORALS and petitions were presented.
MIR Miller, Of New Jersey, presented resolu-
tons passed by the Legislature of that State in
favor OF internal improvements by the national
government
The Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi sub
mitted resolution which lies over authorizing
the Committee on the Library to enquire into
the expedieney of subscribing for Blank num-
bers Of copies of maps field notes, slc.-ilustra-
tive Of General SCOTS military operations in the
Valley of Mexieo-drawn up by Me- lelland, Of
the Typographical Corps of Engineers.
Among the petitions presented was one by Mr.
Benton, from old and established printers in the
District Of Columbia, praying that the printing
be done by the public presses belonging To Con-
gress, and under its direction. In Introducing
the petition, MIR Benton referred % the mode Of
having the public printing done by the British
Parliament, which he said was more substantial
ly, conveniently, and better done in every re-
spect, than it could be performed in any other
way. The petition was ordered to be printed,
and referred to the Committee on Printing.
On motion of Mr. SEWER, the Senate went in
to Executive session.
Among the petitions presented was one by Mr.
Jefierson DAVIS, Of Mississippi that enlisted men
of the Ordnance Corps be put on the same
footing, regarding re-enlistmcnt, as other sol
diers Of the army.
HOUSE.-The House convened at the usu-
al hour, and after the ceremonies of organizing
for business bad been gone through with, Mr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10

mission to the Papal States He treated the
House to a strong dish Of Native Americanism,
and denounced Pope Plus in terms most vehe-
ment as anything but liberal and progressive
Statesman and Christian. When Mr. l.. had
concluded Mr. Strong obtained the floor, and the
Committee soon after rose and, on motion, the
House adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10

The speeches were all stirring, and seemed TO
please the people well. Hundreds were unable
to enter the Capitol for the crowd. Il
was one Of the largest political meetings ever
held in this city, and settles one question-tbat
the Wings Of Albany are for HENRY CLAY
amy way il can be liked
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10

"MAY MARTIN, OR THE MONEY DiGGERs,'
by ID. p. Thompson.-This excellent and most
interesting story has been revised by the author,
and is now published in neat duodecimo form,
with an introduction. 1t makes paper-coyered
book Of iSe pages, and costs only rs cents. For
sale at Mr. Stems bookstore.
This tale has been Published and re-pubIished,
IN pamphlets, magazines and newspapers, in ev-
cry part Of the country, and an edition has even
appeared in England Thus stamped with the
seal Of universal approval, it needs no praise from
u.s. And we would merely hint to those who ,uiH
read fiction, that here is something worthy their
notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10

This case came up upon an agreed statement Of
facts. The principal question was upon the valid.
ity Of partition by proceedings prolessedy under
the statute. The husband and wife being tenants
in common, joined in petition for partition and par
tition was made Plaintiff commended that proceed
ings in partition were adversary proceedings, and
were not valid when all the parties joined in the
petition, nor between husband and wife. There
were other questions in the case.
FOR Plaintiff, o. l.. Shafer and w. C. Bradley;
Tor Defendant, A. Reyes and J. Roberts, with de
Court
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10

HDrA Clay Meeting was held at Albany ON
Friday evening last, which is represented to
have been very large, and very enthusiastic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-10

Really. Major, we shall 60 against the treaty
OF peace on your account. There are said to be
some guerrillas left in Mexico, and there may be
chance for you yet
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

IL The Democrats of Chicago, at a late meet
ing in that city, passed resolutions mem con- in ia, or
OF the war ana its energetic prosecution On other
questions thercwere ireconciable differences. The
Wllmot proyiso and The proper policy in regard to
appropriations for harbors &c were the main points
at issue. After considerable and somewhat heated
discussion, motion was made TO adjourn. before
the question on the Resolutions had been taken
This motion was carried-at least, so the bunker
President decided but the decision was BY no means
satisfactory, and soon as the chair was vacated
a reorganization was effected by the appointment OF
new officers. The Barnburnels now had things
their own way, the Hunkers' generally having re-
tred-and Resolutions in favor OF the principle OF
the Wilmot proyiso in favor of river and harbor
appropriations and adopting the motto of the de-
mocracy of the \. \ Iierkimer Convention Free
Trade, Free Labor, Free Soil, Free Speech, and
Free Men" were. passed by reclamation. The
meeting broke up after three enthusiastic shouts
for John Van Buren,, the iavore son of New York
There is but slight prospect of these two divisions
Of the democracy coming together, SO as to wor,
tremendously Their differences are rad.ci-as
much so as any that ever divided the Wing and
Democratic parties-and to expect union and har-
nony under the circumstances, is to expect that
every thing in the shape Of principle is TO be sacri-
feed, for the sake of TIE spoils
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03
IMPORTANT SURGICAL OPERA
IION.

A correspondent Of the St Louis Rcpub-
lican gives the following account of a very
important surgical operation recently per-
formed in that city:
"A young lady of this ciry had been
burned most terribly, over the neck, breast
and other parts of the system, more than a
twevemonth ago. A most protracted and
nominal cure had left the whole front of the
neck indurated and contracted, not Only to
the apparent loss Of the chin, but to the
drawing down Of the lip, and the deprya-
ton of all rest and freedom from pain. In
this distressing condition, surgical opera
ton was indispensable to preserve any en-
ioyment Of life. DR.. Joseph \. Mellow
ell, Professor in the Missouri University,
was called in, and recommended the Iaii-
cOtiua operation as the only one which pro-
missed any relief This was acQuic,ced in
by the heroic girl, and on Saturday last
was performed, 10y disscctng of portion
from the point Of the chin extending about
four inches in the direction Of the breast
bone, by about three inches in width, and
half an inch in thickness. This induralcd
substance being cut away. another surface
was deposited from the skin Of the right
shoulder and breast, leaving 4 small neck or
attachment adh"ring to It's former position,
twisted over upon !hc naked part, stitched
and fastened with strips Of adhesive plaster.
The patient, notwithstanding this severe
operation, or rather series OF operations, is
now Ithc third day. free from pain and f.
yer. and promises 70 be restored in all her
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

sion-but no religion, whether Jew, Christian
Catholic, or Protestant, Mormon or Alahomedsn, or
any other, ever produced sound code of morals,
They could not do 1t. They have nothing tor
morality 10 re.t upon but the fear of the Devil, and
the tat, sleek condition of the prest-too rotten
foundation to support solid fabric. Morality, TO
he sound, must be based on reason and ascertained
facts All human actions that are known 10 pro-
duce happy results, called moral actions Those
that produce unhappy results are called immoral
actions. Now, as all men wish 10 be happy, it is
reasonable 10 suppose, that If they ~ere taught to
reason correctly on the consequences of actio,.s
and 10 trace them 10 their fnsl result that their &C
tons would, generally be of a neral caste, and such
As would produce happy results
Here, then, rests tho great problem of seIfgov.
eminent Can men be taught 10 perform action.
that viii produce happiness rather than those that
VIII produce misery 10 ihemeeyes and others.
CANCELLATION
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

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

n Demon.--The Warsaw Qll.) Signal,
says that Jesse X. Hail. resident of Men
don, Adams CO., to release himself from
the burden of supporting his mother, shu,
her up il cold room, and kept her without
food, until she literally starved 10 death
having first gnawed the paper from The
walls.-lIcr dcplorablc situation was acct
dentaIIy discovered by some of the neigh
bOrs, and measures taken to have her cared
ior-but their kind attentions came too late
she dlcd.-i6.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

FRIEND SHoLEs | observe in your paper a
communication from Parsville farmer, who, TO
my mind takes common sense view of the subjects
on which lie writes. In reference to the point
bringing i'll question the propriety of being lcprc
sentcd TO great an extent by the legal fraternity
I wish TO say little, and by your leave viii give
some reasons why the Interests Of community de-
nand an entire change. TO begin with, l make
tic broad assertion that lawyers ought 10 have no
thing 10 DO with law making; and the very reason
why we have so many laws. and they SO bad, is
because of the prevalent idea that lawyers make
the best legislators Now let Us see if there is any
difference between the interest Of the lawyer and he
interest Of the laboring class The laboring part Of
community depend on the products of labor for their
support And is the laborer not entitled to the fall
profits OF his labor We say he is Then let
every man who gets his bread by the sweat Of his
brow, look about him and if he is not robbed Of
more or less OF his hard earnings 10 support part
Of society in diencSs. The interests of community
require but few laws, aad these should be plain,
and no mystery. But how IS it with the lawyer
Why he is educated 10 depend on his professional
business for a support. But how is be to make a
living by pleading law By having ten times as
much law there is any necessity loE, and that in
such snar that nobody but themselves can tell
head or tail to it. And now ask il it is for the in.
teFest OF tie laborng part of community to trust
those who calculate to live by pleading law with
the law-naking power Men always lay plans in
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03
Mould the clay which way you viii,
lis NcrY claY-goI Eli -

Some noo\ or corner in the army, in
which ] might serve to avenge the wrongs
done TO my country. l thought might
yet he able TO capture or STAY Mexican"
- Speech nj New Orleans.
This is no war of defence, but unneces-
sary, and OF offensive aggression. 1t il
Mexico that Is defending her liresides, her
castles. and her affairs not We. - Speech
at Lexington.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03
THE TELEGRAPH.
Tuesday, February go. ISIS.
c. l.. SHoLES, EDITOR.

u Mr. TWeedy presented lately in the House
of Representatives petitions from Wisconsin pray
ing Tor reduction Of postage on newspapers, and
The establishment OF mail route from Southport
Wis to Antioch Ill, by the way of Pleasant Prairie.
They we've appropriately referred
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

d According to Report Of tie Auditor of the
Territory lately presented 10 the Legislature there
is due from the several counties to the Territorial
Treasury the sum Of SlS,4l3 p. The indebtedness
Of Racine county is put down at 2,1t2 %. This
does not exactly agree with the statement OF the
committee whose report of the fiscal affairs OF this
county is published in another column The amt
of Indebtedness is there stated at 81 1917 10.
Most OF the counties, we presume, have Terrific
rial scrip hand sufficient, nearly 50, to meet
the demands against them. Such, at least is the
situation Of Racine county. As it is desirable that
Wisconsin, before becoming State, should, 10 as
great extent possible, be enabled to pay up
her territorial liabilities the several counties should
lose no time in adjusting the claims against them
at the territorial treasury.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03
Y = 70 u Z , y, z


TIE TELEGRAPH is printed on a sheet equal in
size to the largest paper in the territory and fur
nshes more reading matter than any other paper in
the county. The terms OF subscription, which un.
der ordinary circumstances we shall always rgidy
adhere to, as follow:
IS per year il adraacc.
% per year if paid within months afrer
subscribing.
SO if paid after three and within six months
of the time OF subscribing.
IS is paid after months ami within the year
8 Oh on all subscriptions which remain unpaid
beyond the year
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

II At late democratic State Convention in
Michigan delegates were appointed TO the National
Convention, and resolutions passed unanimously in
favor Of Cass for President
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

Fair Play.-l'he Philadelphia Ledger
suggests that If logging in the navy cannot
be done away with, i; should be applied TO
officers as well as men. Thus, liza seaman
receive thirteen lashes, let a midshipman
have twenty-five, "A lieutenant fifty, master
commandant one hundred, and post cap
tain one hundred and fifty hron.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

PRosrECr OF j BArT1v.-We have re.
ccived, says the Richmond Republican, a
letter from friend AT Buena Y ista, dated
the l7lh of January, which gives informa-
uon that Gen. Eustamente is at Guanaiuan-
TO, pronounced Gwan-a- wan-to,) at the
bead OF 5000 troops; that there | 800 at
san luis, 1900 at Durango under Urea,
and that the State of Xacatecas has raised
10000, making 81 900 to $1,000 in all.
Santa Anna sailed from Acapulco, and il
was thought lie had hidden farewell to Mex
leo, but he has landed at San Bias; and il
may be his purpose TO retrieve, or try TO
retrieve, his fortunes in this region, suppo-
sing us very weak. He will, however,
find even better appointed army than met
him on the glorious field of Bucna Vista.
Col llamtranck has under lis Command
1900 men-thc 10th regiment at Monte
rey can soon be thrown up herc-and the
Dragons and Bragr'a battery will number
l000--altogether constituting force of
1000 in the field: We would have Gen
Wool for our comnander and YOU need nor
fear the result we can beat the best 90
600 troops Mexico can produce; and having
Buena Vista in View, 10 force Santa Anna
can BRING car drive us from the gloFous
field.
In another part of the letter the writer
says;
. have this moment received the infor-
nation that Urea has marched from Duran
90 with 1900 cavalry and 1900 foot TO
Join Trias at Chihuahua, who has 1000
more, and then march against our force at
The PasO, which has halted there on their
way from Santa Fc. This intelligence has
been forwarded to Gen. Wool by Colonel
IIamtranck; and it is expected that the lat
ter will be ordered, with two regiments of
infantry, two batteries light artillery, and
some cavalry, to move and fall in Urrea's
rear and close on him about the time he
teaches the Paso--so that we will have
Urea between TWO forces"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

CaiJ0rnia.-A correspondent of the Bal
tlmore Argus, under date of Monterey. Oct
10, lS47, says that California is fast heco-
ming 1ankeeized; the American modes of
agriculture and living of every kind is taken
up by the natives, aud their Egyptian modes
abandoned. There have been immense
quantities of wheat raised during the last
year. Monterey and San Francisco, which
were no more than missionary stations a
few months ago, have spread out into cities.
Emigrants are pouring in every day from
the States. The usual mode of public ex-
ecution has been b. shooling-we will, on
Friday next, teach them the civilized mode
of hanging two Indians for the murder of a
New York volunteer. The bowie-knife
and pistol are ornaments worn by all, and
are entirely Indispensable At present.
Ihr0n0HyDe.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

A Christian cannot tell in the morning
what opportunities he may have of doing
good during the day; but if he be a real
Christian, he can tell that he will try to keep
his heart open. his mind prepared, his anec-
tons alive. to do whatever may occur in the
way of duty. lie will as it were, stand in
the way to receive the orders of Providence,
doing good in his vocation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

a FaiMfH Ninisfry.-It has ever been
a grievous curse to the world, and calam-
itv to the church, that her ministry has been
exceedingly prone to degeneracy. From the
DAYS of Constantine, this has been espec-
tally the case. In many instances, i'll all
these intervening ages, ministers have been
the FIRST to detcriorate inpiety, and backsllde
from God; andO the countless throngs that
have been seduced into apostacy ard ruin
by Interpretations example! Who can doubt
had the church always been blessed with a
faithful ministrv-apostolic and devoted
that the world would now have been lux
uriating in the pule enjoyments and glori-
Gus revelations of the millennial era! Sure
~, the ramparts of the kingdom of darkness
would not have been brazen and colossal
as they now are to-day; nor would they have
constituted, rs they now do, the dread en-
closures within which are perishing sic HIM
dreR niHi0nS of heather for whom Christ
LieI.-RcU. j. u. Bridge.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

Anact for thcproteclion of Fugitive Slaves
has been passed by the Rhode Island lie
gislaturC. now IN session. The wore stood
in the House of Representatives SO TO 10
not single no in the Senate. The law is
a transcript of The Massachusetts, Law on
the same subject.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-03

Tree hadependence.-Soon after his es-
Enlistment in Philadelphia, Franklin was
offered a piece for publication in his news
paper. Being very busy, he begged the
gentleman would leave il for consideration.
The next day the author called and asked
his opinion of it. why, SIR" replied
Franklin, Il am sorry to say that | think
it highly scurrilous and deiamatorv. But
being at loss on account of my poverty
whether to reject it or not, thought would
put it to this issue at night. my work was
done, ! bought two-penny loaf, on which
with 4 mug of water supped heartily, and
then wrapping myseliiumy great coat, slept
yer soundly on the floor iii! morning; when
another loaf and mug of water afforded me
pleasant breakfast. Now, sir, since can
live very comfortably i'll this manner, why
should | prostitute my press to personal
hatred or party passion, for more luXurl-
Gus living" One cannot read this anecdote
OF this American sage without thinking OF
Socrates reply to King Archelaus, who had
pressed him to give up preaching in the dirty
streets of Athens, and come and live with
him in his splendid courts Meal, please
yoor mWeSfy, Is q haJpenny peek at
.4thcnS and araler / can get for nothing"