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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10
PAmsvlLLE, Feb. 1lth, ISIS.

FRIENn SH0LEs:
Your views in relation to the Collection Laws.
deem of the utmost consequence and importance,
and am pleased to find one press in the Territory
that has the holiness to give publicity to senti-
mcnts calculated at no distant day to bring peace,
comfort prosperity and happiness to the habita-
tons OF the laboring portion of community.
The abrogatioH Of our collection laws, in my
opinion, would result in inconceiyable benefits to
the industrious and producing class Of people
whilst their continuance serves no purpose what
ever only 10 feed and clothe few who eating
out the substance of those who toll
Let any man DESTROYS of knowing look into the
records OF courts of Justice, and there to
what extent the earnings OF many a hard laboring
man have been drawn from him and paid in the
shape of costs, when at the same time his family
in utter restitution and want and the last dollar
which he pays to a lawyer or constable should
have been appropriated to clothe and feed his own
children, HE idea is monstrous, and to me over
Whelming; yet al the same time it IS 4 solemn,
sacred truth, that in this town the dockets will
show that three dollars have been expended to col
lect one, to say nothing of the time spent by tie
parties concerned, witnesses, &c
would appeal to the farmer, the mechanic, and
the working mar, whether this state OF things has
not existed long enough-is it not high time
that these matters should be thoroughly sftcd and
edy5 Tie fault lies with ourselves. Apathy and
Indifference to what concerns ia most, is manifest
by almost all the laboring population. We attend
the annual elections as regularly as they occur,
and Just as regularly yole for such men as have no
means OF knowing what laws would be the most
conducive to the prosperity OF the community at
large and such men live by the collection laws,
would not be very anxious Tor their repeal. EX
emption laws nave been the topic of discussion in
the Territory for more than year past and were
engralted in the old constitution, cxempting pro-
perry TO certain amount and when il was sup
posed a person owned property beyond what the
law contemplated, it was liable seizure upon exc
cution. In such case it would very frequently
have happened, that il would have cost more to
find what a man was worth, than the debt to be
collecte,. II leads TO inquire, what benefit are
our collection laws 10 the mass Of community
Can an any one tell Is the merchant, the me
chanic or the farmer, bound 10 give credit? Not
At all Even under the existing laws. there is
scarcely a man who would credit another knowing
at the same tine that he would defraud him if
possible, notwithstanding he may control great
deal OF property.
Our collection laws give rise to fictitious owners
OF property. II cannot be otherwise, because
man OF correct business habits, energetic and in
dUstlIous II lnyo' eel will 10, suffer himself 10 hc
.g..l o.a'r! b. foa ar .-.z.i executions. '..sMo-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

IL Our correspondent is right i'll the opinion
that in what we said a few weeks since, with rcie
renee to Mr. Wilton. we were impcllcd solely by
desire to do strict justice in the premises; and
such being the case, of course we cannot refuse to
give place TO the facts communicated. Indiscrim-
nate abuse of our political opponents, VIC conceive
to be no part of the democratic creed on the con
trary the true democratic spirit teaches, in Our view
candor, fairness, and justice towards all men. But
as our correspondent says, it is not we'll TO Concedc
to a political opponent more than he merits, and
thereby enable him to attain an undcservcd standing
among us, which may be used for mischlcvous ends
and purposes The public will Judge of the facts
presented, as affecting the exalted honesty which
we claimed for Mr. Wilton. 1t cannot be denied
that ii one voluntary act be clearly shown wherein
justice and honesty have been sacrificed to party ex
pcdicncy the part of any individual, the honesty
of that individual cannot be depended Oh in opposi
ton to party interests The case here cited looks
dark against 1ir. Wilton, and unexplained, we can
not resist the conclusion, whatever the public may
think, that we were mistaken to some extent with
regard to his character
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

TIE DIGNTTY OF News PAPER Author
sHIP.-The New York correspondent of
the Boston Chronotypc, in abiding to the
scnseless lament which we often hear about
a poet becoming Journalist saws, in refer
cnce TO Mr.. Bryant, of the Evening Post.
1t is often regretted that a man OF so fine
cullutc and such distinguished poetic talents
should devote himself to the strife of pol
ltlcs and the drudgcry of daily editor, very
ill-judged regret. The daily press is now the
most influential medium of opinions; lis
literature the ruling literature of the world.
No intellectual man descemds who enters its
sphcre-lor by its discussions the policy OF
nations and the progress of the race is en-
incntly inilucnccd.- warfare is not emp
ty dispulation about mere terms; it is Il
controversy OF principles, ii relates to the
Immediate and intimate interests of human
ity and any man, be he poet or prophets,
who has an earnest conviction to urge upon
the world, who sees an unattaincd good to
contend for, an evil 10 remove, finds in the
daily press the most powerful means of in
flucncc. And it is good thing, is it not,
when the soul of poet, hitherto engaged in
airy creations of beauty arises to act among
the realities OF life, TO maintain great prn
ciples and to labor for the substantial immC-
dlatc good of his fellow man!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

PEACE.-NO doubt remains, but the ba-
sis Of a treaty from Mexico, is now before
the Senate. The propositions contained
III IT, will be found in another part of our
paper. 1t is said, and we doubt not it is the
case, that the President and large MAORI
" OF the cabinet, are favorably disposed
towards it, and their influence will be di-
rected to its ratification. We have but little
doubt that il will be ratified, because of the
earnest desire for peace-peacc on almost
any terms, that is felt all over the Union
We cannot conceive of the probability of
any proposition which opens a prospect of
peace on any admissible terms being rejcc-
ted. The Senate will not dare TO do it
But it will be recolccted that this project
of treaty, if accepted by our Senate, must
yet undergo the ordeal OF the Mexican Con
gress. Heaven grant that the conquered
may desire peace rs ardcnhy as the con-
querors. The result will not then be doubt
tul. Looking at all the contingencies, the
prospect of an early peace is favorable
Do not bring out your cannon, We wish
every one in the country could be made
into steam engines, plough-shares, or some
thing else useful. but rejoice one and all
in your inmost hearts, that you have got
well out of an unpleasant prcdicament, and
determine in the good time of peace com
ing, to prepare, not for war, but for the
enduring peace, which can so easily be
maintained.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10
THE TELEGRAPH.
c. l.. SHOLEs, EDITOR.
Friday, March 10, ISiS.

- CONSTITUTION tobe ratified or rejected
by vote of the people on the Second Mon
day of March inst.
~ Members of Congress, Of the State
Legislature, and State officers generally, to
be elected on the Second Monday i'll May
next.
- Legislature to meet at Madison on
the First Monday Of June next.
- Time for the election of Judges to be
fixed by the Legislature.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10
FIRE AT ALBANY-IIVES LOST

ALBANY, MarCh /.
Last night, fire broke out on the Quay
and Market street in this city, DESTROYING
IL buildings and occasioning a loss of s75,
600. Three ofthc stores were occupied by
Benhy & Ncle and Twecdlc & Darlington.
Benty * Nelie's loss $1,000. Twecdlc q
Darlington $4,000, insured $4,000. A
boy named TooIe, and man named Calls
pie, journeyman printer, were killed.
The Hartford Insurance Company is a
heavy loser.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

UNITED STATES OFFICERs.-Alrcadv We
perceive some of the expectants of the Off
ces IN the gift of the United States, for the
State OF Wisconsin,, are urging their claims,
through all the avenues, which may be cx-
Pected 10 lead TO success. These gentlemen
we must think arc premature in their move
mcn's, and ARE not, by their great haste, adj
'aHcng the probabilities of their success -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

IMPROVEMENTS IN WIsCoNsIN.-Wc doubt
whether the history of the world presents
any one instance of the rapid improvement
of country, corresponding with that which
Wisconsin presents. We have been a
resident of the territory for more than ten
years, and have been called repeatedly to
travel through nearly all portions of it, and
have consequently, had an excellent chance
to watch It's progress. In our first journey
through, it was almost a wilderness-now
1t is garden-nearly the whole surface
being under cultivation. But there is one
peculiarly cheering manifestation in its
growth, and that is the evident prosperity
of its farmers. The rapidity with which
the large, comfortable, and beautiful farm
house with the extensive barns and out
houses has succeeded the log shanty and
thatched stable, is really surprising. We
know not how better evidence could be
presented of the extraordinary fertility and
ready adaptation to agricultural purposes
of the soil of Wisconsin, than is furnished
by proof of this character. The settlers of
a new country, as 4 general thing, don
expect, themselves, TO realize many of the
comforts of life, but they hope their chill
drcn may after them. Not so here. A few
years of industry, and 10, all traces of early
settlements and early hardships are lost
The magnificent, stone, brick, Or neatly
painted white, mansion, takes the place of
the log shanty, and plenty is the farmers
lot. We do believe that Wisconsin is as
highly favored in every point OF view, as
any country under the sun. How advan-
tageous the field to work out the problem
of human duty and human destiny. Here
where men are comparatively independent
is the soil for reforms to flourish, and we
are confident that from the free West, will
90 back lessons of wisdom to the East,
which shall break the bonds of oppressive
institutions and customs, which there at
tanned strength bofcrc the mind began to
comprehend as it now does, It's rights.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

~ We publish on the outside of our
paper, the proceedings of the democratic
caucus at Madison, laying down the basis
of organization for the democratic party OF
the new State. 1t will be perceived at once,
that in consequence of the now and mani
fold duties imposed upon the electors Of the
State by the new constitution, an entire
new organization of the party becomes
necessary, and in view of this fact all will
recognize the propriety of the democrats at
Madison, making the suggestions and re-
commentators they have.
John H.. Yates, it will be seen, has
been appointed to institute the prclmi-
narics of organization in this senatorial dis
rict. The duty is confidcd to good hands,
and VIC trust the democrats of the several
towns, will heed the suggestions he may
make, relative TO preliminary meetings, that
they may take without delay, their perma-
nent and full organization into their own
hands.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

GCATENtLA AND THE UxITEn STArEs.-The
New Orleans Picayune Of the 81 instant contains
article ot interest IN regard 10 the relation
Ia which The States OF Central AmPnca stands To-
wauj> NcN4t,> watch has been but imperiectly un'
dcr,toa] au3 ~ Mas apprehended not long since
tina, they lulsht make a common cause with her
against She agsF,, sions Of the Uuited States The
President of Honduras IN fact, expressed a strong
hostility towards US, in his proclamation and an
offer OF assistance was made by that State 10 Santa
Anna, a we'll as call upon the other portions OF
the coniedcracy, urging their cooperation. qua
temala, in whom tie chief power is centered, has
just answered 10 this application, and in manner
which leaves the position of the Central American
Republic no longer doubtful She dlscIans any
binding mutual relations with Mexico farther man
those Of commerce and navigation cccIaHs 'ha'
She Is bound by treaty Of permanent friendship -
the United State, and avows her determination %
remaining entirely neutral The olLcr Si"ir> %
the cQuicrTa'y.. j, lo ro,erncd ly fa;s -tt"io"
~ ! .au
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

\ DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN PENNsyLvA-
NIA.-Samne \. Bridges, Democrat, has
defeated hls NEig opponent in the Com
grcssional district composed of the counties
OF Bucks and Lchigh. This district has
been recently rendered vacant bv the death
of Hon. John W. IIonbcck, Wing. The
Democratic gain over the last COMPRESSION
al election is about five hundred. Thcwa
issue was distinctly the question presented
to the people of the district.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

CWioUs Fdct-A correspondent Of one
of the Cincinnati papers states that the Bue-
IA Vista battle field is still covered with
bones, coats, pants, shoes. knapsacks, &c.
And what is most singular of all is, that
few MeAicans who were left unburied are
sill on the boulc field entire. Neither pu-
trcfactlon nos the wolves prey upon them,
bat the are dried up like mummics.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10
Tile OFigi0 OffhP p0yr2brO6Py's {

TIE origin offhe Pmcnbroker's Sign.
1t is probably not generally known how
the sign of the three golden balls, now used
by that class of cxchangers termed pawn
brokers, came to be so universally adopted
by them. Its history is interesting. From
the beginning of the fourteenth to the middle
OF the fifteenth century, the Italians cngross-
ed large portion of the commerce of Eu-
rope, and almost the entire trade of the LG-
want. Their merchants, commonly called
homhards, were cnahlcdto carry their goods,
consisting of silks, spices, and Asiatc pro-
ducc, into the Northern and Western king
doms, by the privileges and exemptions
granted them by sovercigns, and to become
the chief bankers and money dealers in tic
different States. The three, balls exhibited
over pawn-broker's shops, are the arms OF
Lombardy and have been retained rs sign
ever since the LOmbards were the principal
moncy-dcalers of Europe. The street in
London in which these foreigners were set
tied, still retains the name of Lombard ST.,
and still continues to be the chief seat of
banking cstablishmcnts.-Joor1aM of Com.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

SELF APPRENTICESHIP Irish labOrer
plunged into the river and hauled out gen
tlcmcn who was accidentally drowning, the
gentleman rewarded Pat with a sixpcnce.
"Wcl," said the dripping MIser, seeing
Pats doubtful pause, amt you satisfied
Do YOU think you ought to have more :"
"Och :" answered the poor fellow loo
inc hard n the one he had rescued, Il think
am ovcrpaid.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

LIFE lNsyRANcE.-A gentleman died re-
Gently in New Orleans who had m ipsur-
ancc upon his lie of 3O.00O-which hand
some sum Teyerts 70 hls widow.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

Town ELEcTIoNs.-The Judiciary Committee
of the Council, to whom the subject referred,
unanimously of the opinion that should the
Constitution be adopted on the 9Th March, inst,
no election for town officers can be held, at the
usual time of such elections, until provision is made
in accordance with the Constitution. This is also
the opinion of the Attorney General of the Terrific
ry, and others of our distinguished legal men. The
opinion, we suppose, is based upon the assumption
that the Constitution becomes Of full force and eff
feet as soon as affrmativey voted on by the peo-
ple-the subsequent acts of making returns. proc
lamaon of Governor, &c, having no reference to,
not beng necessary for the life of the instrument
1t seems to us that this is the correct view of the
matter, though we can imagine many difficulties
that might arise under such construction. At all
events, such appears to be the generally received
opinion, and doubtless elections to any extent will
not be held
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

The editor Of the Tribune, thinking it
proper 10 define his position, says once for
all that he is first for Mr.. CLAY for Pres
iGcnl. Next 10 him he is for THoNAs Con
WIN. next Judge McLEAN, then Gen. Scorr
and last Of al Grn TAlIoR.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

~ Mr.. Douglass on the 26th INST, asked
leave TO introduce bill relating to the es-
adjustment of Nebraska territory.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

The Albany Journal accompanies the
publication of Gen. Taylor's recent letters
with the following significant avowal:
GEN. TAYLoR's LETTERs.-lt is scarcely
necessary that we should repeat, what has
beer so often said in our columns, that, in
our judgment Presidential candidates cam
not occupy themselves more unprohtahly
than in writing letters. Those we publish
to-day, from Gen. Taylor, though consist
eat with all he has written on the subject,
are neither designed or calculated to present
him favorably before Wing National Con
vcntion. The Wing National Convention
will not need TO beg for a Candidate; nor
will It's suf1ragcs be rendered to any man
who refuses either to accept its nomination,
or " to become the exponent of its princi-
plcs.'''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

And that It may be clearly -acu tha; / am dealing
in facts and not mere inycctiye have procured to
be engraved map showing the districts. which l
here present
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

ANSECDoTE.-An old lady was telling
her grandchildren about some troubles in
Scotland, in the course of which the chief
of her clan was bchcadcd =" 1t was nae
great thing of head, To be sure" said the
good old lady, but it was sad loss to
him"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

Heb&fcr's Djcfionory in Ncrico.-'I'ho
Mcssrs. Merriam have received an order
for 100 copies of Wcbstcr's Unabridged
Dictionary, to be sent to Mexico. These
books will do more good than the ten reg
lmcnts, and Congress would make great
improvement i'll the ten regiment bill by
changing 1t INTO an appropriation for die
uonarlcs tobescnt to MeNico.-Springfeid
GH@cite.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

~ The new Constitution of the State
of Illinois, received 4 majority of 500 votes
in the city of Chicago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

Postage arrangement Wifh Grcm- Bri-
tain. Wclearn, from a source which admits
Of no question, that at the time Of the Hi
bcrnla's sailing, the basis ola treaty between
Great-Britain and the United States had
been agreed upon, which would place the
Post-otIlcc arrangements between the two
countries on terms Of perfect reciprocity.-
.Ner- i rk C0Uricr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

1t is stated by the Washington CORES
pomdcnt ofrhc Philadelphia Lcger, ION what
authority does not APPEAR that the British
legation at Washington, were in possession
of the terms Of the treaty a week before it
was received by the Cabinet there, and that
the news was sent to England by the last
steamer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

HIVE are requested again TO advise the public
as to the time and place Of holding the BELL FAIR
for which the Ladies of the place are now engaged
in making preparations. 1t will be held in Durhees
new brick block, on Thursday and Friday evenings
of next week. Gentlcmen-bear this in mind!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

Heny, the slave in Mrs. Sprigg's boar
ding house, " arlington, who was sold
TO a slave dealer by his mistress after he had
bought himSclfo of her and paid her the price
within few dollars, has finally been set at
liberty through The eNcrlons ofscyeral Mem
bers OF Congress. The female misrrcant
who sold him to himself and then to a flesh
iobhcr was made to disgorge good part of
the latter plumber. New York Tribune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

- On Monday next, voters will recol-
lcct, that they are called upon TO vote les
or No on the new Constitution. We trust
there will be q full turn out. Will our
friends in tho several towns, send US re-
turns without delay.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-03-10

Mn. CLAWS RECEPTION IN BALTIMORE
On the arrival of Mr.. Clay At Baltimore, on
lis way to Philadelphia, an immense crowd
vas ready to receive HIM. The scene
which cnsucd is thus described in one of
1hc papers.
Arrived nj Mr.. Hughes residence on st.
raufs street, the crowd which had follow
cd on, congrcgatcd in front of the dwelling.
and amid constant and loud cheers called
for air. Clay To make his appearance. AZ
ter short delay, m upper window was
thrown open and Mr.. Clay made his ap-
pearancc, greeted by rcmcnduous cheering.
When silence was with difficulty resroted,
he said
"Gentcmcn, want to know what YOU
are making all this noise about"
ave want to see You" and loud CHEERS
was the response.
A voice in the crowd" You are that
same old coon yet
Mr.. Clay" ENactIy-I am that same
old COON
Loud cheers again, and laughter.
Mr.. Clay" Gentlemen, now | will
make Il compromise with you'll YOU will
let me- alone will let Won alone"
lie here withdrew amid the most vo-
clterous cheering, and the window was
closed. The crowd, satisfied ut seeing and
hearing that same old coon," retired.