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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07
SCHOOL FUND OF WISCONSIN.

ESIlCOL I w w W AONO4N1l-Ns
Every child of Wisconsin, hereafter born,
will inherit a good and sufficient school ed =
ucation. The fund set apart for that pur-
pose is most muniicent. From report on
schools, recently made to the senate by Col.
PhiIo White, we gather the following sta
tistlcs, showing its extent and probable val
ue at the present time:
No. of township in the state, 1900
No. of school sections, THE
same of course,) 1900
No. of acres in these 1900
sections, 100000
Add the 100000 acres ceded
by congress, 100000
100000
Estimated no. Of acres in the
surveyed portion oil the
state, 272,57l
Average value of do. at SO
per acre, SSi7,7l3
Annual interest on this sum at
per cent, Sl7,239
Add half that amount, Ito be
raised by the people, 1858
Constituting an annual avail
able fund of SS5,S59
Estimated number of chill
dren in the state between
4 and 20 wears of age, 10000
Cost of giving instruction to
the same during months
in the year, $4,000
Leaving an unexpended bal
ance of $3.50
Here, then, is a school fund of nearly
100000 acres of land The present val
ue in the surveyed portions Of the state, at
the moderate estimate Of SO per acre, is al
most sufficient to educate every child
Many of these lands are now worth, and
will bring SIS per acre. With the rapid
growth of population, the fund hourly in
crease, and we believe that an average OF
IS per acre will in time be realized for the
whole fund, or 100000.
In addition to the above, the constitution
sets apart.
1.-The proceeds of all lands that many
hereafter be granted to the state by congress
for educational purposcs-all moneys and
the clear proceeds OF all property that may
accrue to the state by forfeiture or escheat
all moneys that may be paid as an equiv
alent for exemption from military duty
the clear proceeds of all fines collected in
the several counties for any breach of the
penal laws-five per cent. of the nett pro-
cecds of all sales of u. S. lands in our state
and all moneys arising from any grant 10
the state, where the purposes of such grant
are not specified; to which the committee
think might be added the u sections gran
ted by congress to the territory of Wiscon-
sin, required to be so located as to cover not
more than twelve salt springs within her
borders"
The university found comprises II sec
tons of the best lands in the state, in adGl-
ton to the above. Thus, common schools,
colleges, and a parent university, are all
provided for. 1t now wants The selection
of man OF expanded views and cultivated
mind, as superintendent of public instruc-
ton, to put this great system in motion-a
system Of more consequence 10 Wisconsin
than even her government. The future
must depend upon it for all its produces in
our citizens valuable to the human race.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

Our readers will understand in perusing Mr.. Van
Buren's letter in our columns, that we have given
but an extract that portion of IT relating to their
local troubles in New York, being omitted
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

Mr.. Mills gave notice of intention TO introduce
bill to exempt the team of the aborer from for
ced sale on execution. Mr.. Lakin gave notice of
intention 10 introduce bill to exempt printing
press and the material of the printer, from forced
sale The Judiciary bill as returned from the
House was takenup, and all the amendments of the
House concurred in, except that authorising judg-
es TO appoint temporary clerks OF the courts. The
House receded from its amendment and the bill has
become law 1t will be published officially, in
time for your next paper so will not aIlude to its
features here. The proposition to take recess
until the 10th of July, came again before the SEN
ate, but was voted down In the afternoon howev-
er it again came up and was carried This change
in the Senate was brought about by the urgency
of the House, the members of which seemed deter
mined to have a recess, as many had already left
for their homes and enough more designed leaving
next day to have prevented quorum from getting
together.
In the House. bill for the establishment of
county courts was taken up, but was laid on the
table. think the measure will not prevail. Sc
veral matters, not of general importance, occupied
the attention of the House until the hour OF adjourn
ment, when both bodies adjourned to meet again on
Monday the 10th day of July. 5.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

We will give the Judiciary law in our next 1t
provides for the election of Judges on the first Mon
lay Of August next.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

The Utica Convention passed resolutions IN favor
of free territory freedom of the public lands,
striction OF Executive patronage harbor aud river
Improvements, and taking an elevated progressive
stand generally, on the question of human rights.
And vet the candidates of this Convention, and the
men who sustain them and the principles they pro-
Tess are denounced recrcant to democracy We
should really like those who dcnounce us to tell Us
what democracy is. The Baltimore Convention
put forth not one progressive feature or principle.
If possible, it went even back of the platform of
1871. and there demands the de nocracy of the
ton to rally. And this too, when perhaps the past
four years have given to the world more new light
Oh the subject of human rights, than any similar
period that ever dawned upon the world. If De-
mocracy means nothing-ifit has no end to accom-
plisll, no mission to lulhl-has nothing to do with
progress in any shape, then we are not prepared 10
say but this Baltimore Convention was fit repre-
sentative of democracy; but if such be not its ma
ure then was this gathering foul libel upon the
principle, and should be rcpudated by every dem
ocrat who does not wish to take the lie to his bo-
som. The Democratic party nave glorious mis-
sion 20 fulfill for to them entrusted 10 noursh that
germ which has in It's development all of good there
IS in this world, for the human Shall we, at
the bidding of any man or set Of men, be lalthless
to this tIust-renquish all the substance of demo
crazy to run back alter even a cast off shadow. 1t
is, we believe, among the things certain, that Lew
is Cass cannot be elected President of this nation;
the progressive democracy, (and there is none 9TH
er truly cannot and will not sustain him Let
hone then stand by him or upon his platform, as a
choice of evils, for nothing can be accomplished by
it Letus rally upon the truly democratic platform
presented by the Utica convention, assured if not
successful in November next, nothing can prevent
/ onr success fOnr wears hence
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

At Monterey, New Mexico, on the 9Th
of May, the weather was excessively warm.
" Hotter" saws the Gazette, " than we have
ever experienced in this country before"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07
which way it i.

The season of harvest is approaching, and the
crops throughout the county, look remarkably
fine. We have had occasion within a few days
past to traverse portion of the state and to our
unpractsed eve, never before did such luxurant
and apparently abundant crops cover the ground.
Both Spring and Winter wheat look remarkable
WELL and should nothing untoward occur before the
time of harvesting arrives, which is near at hand,
probably the heaviest crops that were ever harycs.
ted will be taken from the soil
1t is well unders tood fact that neither Gen
Cass nor Gen TAYLOR could have been nominated
unless they were in every respect acceptable to the
south. If this be the case, then unless we are sat
isfed that they mean to prove traitorous to the
south, what we of the north possibly hope
from either Of them. If Democrats of tie north
knowing this fact, be guled into the support Of
Cass, through the instrumentality of bogus nomi-
nation, and by tie clap trap of tie obsolete ideas
embodied in their resolutions which they dignihed
with the title OF emocrauc, We are mistaken.
Gen. Taylor it is said, has written letter Of
acceptance Of the Philadelphia nomination, and at
the time discIaims being the cand date of the
WING party and insists upon it that he is nobodys
candidate but every bodys. This is not at all i'm
portant 10 the whg party so far as running him Is
concerned; but apprehend i will make con
siderable difference TO them when it comes 10 dis
tributlng the Offices which is the matt chance with
them
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

FIRE Our town was visited on Sunday night
last by somewhat destructive conflagra ton. A
large double dwelling house, and large single
dwelling house on Main street. with three stables
were destroyed. The origin of the fire is not
known. Loss estimated at $4,000, of which 1900
is covered by insurance.
as" who writes letters from " ashington, has
one in late number of the Wisconsin Democrat.
In it he has occasion to take to task for our
course and opinions the subject of Cass, and the
present Presidential contest. We do not feel called
upon TO allude to it at any length but cannot for
bear TO touch one point. He says: Congress
teW and must leave to the people of the territories
the admission exclusion of slaves, for the reason
we suppose, as he says in another place, because
the +" Georgian has just the same right to remove
there with his negroes as an Illinoisan with his
team" Now, we are surprised that this correspon-
dent should have overlooked the important distinc
ton existing between the negro and the team. The
natural right TO own and hold team is nowhere
disputed-the natural right TO hold negro is no.
where recognised. \ team is held as Il matter of
goes negro is held only through the force of mu-
nicipal law, and the moment the boundary of that
law is passed over he ceases by the common voice
of the world or the common voice o. humanity
to be longer held as property. The Ilinoisan
needs no special law to enable him tonod his team
where ever he may 90; the owner of the negro
needs a law, needs at least that the strong arm
Of power shall interpose to protect him in the ex-
ercise of unnatural wrongs. For instance, if Con
gress must and VIII leave this matter to the people
Of the territories this correspon lent means orcourse
10 imply that the people of the territories can de
prve this Georgian OF his slaves, and do it justyor
else they ought not to nave the power; but we APP
prehend he hardly believes that the people Of the
territories would have any right to deprive the Hi
noisian Of his team by voting to do SO, or by any
other means. Here then is plain distinction; a
distinction which makes all the difference at issue.
The free territory men are determined that negro
holding shall remain confined TO its present limits.
Their opponents wish it placed just where this Cor
respondent seeks to place it, upon the same level
with the holding of team. a thinking, nell-
gent and above all progrc@sere being is to be pla
ced under the laws OF property that the horse
and the oxen are and Democrats are to he read
out of the party, and to be stgmatscd no De-
mocrats, because they will not giycthcir sanction
to doctrine so monstrous.
The doctrine of this correspondent is the doctrine
precisely of Gen. Cass; and no man can support
Gen. Cass without endorsing this doctrine. Now
we are not prepared TO do it, let those who
stand by Gen. Cass.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07


TIE ALLISON LETTER.-A Washington
letter writer publishes in the n Y. Herald
the following, as the latest discovery, with
regard 10 Gen. Faylor's letter to Capt. Alis
on:
"Thc letter of April 18th, to the editors
of the Richmond Republican, or a copy of
it, was sent to some leading political friends
of Gen. Taylor in New Orleans, smulfa-
neousy with the despatch of the original to
Richmond. 1t arrived in New Orleans on
on the 10Th, and fortunately fell into the
hands Of Baile Peyton, and Mr. Bullitt. one
Of the New Orleans editorial corps. The
declaration of Gen. Taylor, that he would
maintain the field, even in the event of the
nomination of Mr.. Clay, alarmed them
To repairthe damages as far as possible.they
repaired forthwithby steam TO Baton Rouge.
or the red stick, and they were there with
Gen. Taylor on Sunday, the Odd of April,
on which day, it alleged, the Allison was
written, and dated the 22t, in considcra-
ton ofthes anctity of the Sabbath; but they
were too slow, with all the speed employed
IN despatching the Allison letter after the
Richmond letter, the latter being published
however, in Washington simultaneously
with the former, so near was the object ac-
compIlshed of ovcrtaking and supprcssing
the Richmond letter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

A mass meeting of the friends of free territory.
was held in Chicago, on the 18th inst. We have as
yet seen no account in its proceedings but we
have verbal information, that it was a very large
and most enthusiastic gathering. The ball Of free.
dom is rolling on; let US bat have an organic alton.
and we shall sweep the north, and leave not a YES
tige Of dough-iacedness to mark the fortunes Of
lie Wis Cass.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

New Posi- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Brim-
ball, Esq. Low Prairie, McHenry Co., III.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

CARS DRIVEN BY ELEcrRIcITY.-The
Nf~Wh .7dCertjSer states that DR.. Cotton
IS exhibiting in that city a curious inven-
ton-a Circular Railroad with an engine
and car driven by eleciricify-bu, the cleo
triclly is applied only 10 The rack, and
herein consists the PECULIARLY of the invcn-
ton no power is applied directly to the
engine and car, and yet they move on with
wonderful rapidty upon an electrified track
IRISH AND ENGLIsH.-As some satsfac-
ton for the transportation Of the Irish pat
riot, John Mitchell, the Irish cartmen and
porters of Jersey city, n. j., last week, set
to and thrashed soundly the men oftbe Gu
nard steamers. The luckless John Bulls
were the only embodiments of the detested
Saxon power within the reach of the Cels'
vengelul arm.
Mr.. CLAY declined the Office orr G
Senator TO which he was appointed hv
Gov Owsley in place of Mr.. Crltenden
Gov. Metealf and not VIM. J. Gre. =.
at first reported fills the vacancy bv The
Governor appointment.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

their seats in Congress as Senators from Wisconsin
The Senate, our readers will understand. is divided
into six classes. the terms of class expiring every
year The classes into which the Wisconsin Sen,
ators entered, hold for two and four years, and in
drawing for the terms, the two year term fell 10
Gov. Dodge and the four year term to Mr.. Walker.
The term of Gov. Dodge will expire on the 4th of
March next. so that next winter our Legislature
will have another United States Senator to choose
p. S. Later intelligence states the above to be a
mistake and that Mr. Walker has drawn the short
term and Gen. Dodge the long one. It's uncertain
which way it is
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

If we understand the position of some Of the free
territory men, who 90 for Cass: they do so on the
ground that CasS is not to be depended on in what
he says, for although lie says expressly :" he finds
no warrant in the constitution for the prohibition
of the extension Of slavery, yet say they, he Will
prohibit such extension, so far as he can We are
free TO admit that Gen. Cass' previous course has
given thes peculiar friends of his some reason for
doubting his ycracjty, but we are willing to take
him at his word. and believe he means what he
says, and will do what he says he will Ii lie finds
no warrant in the constitution for prohibiting the
extension Of slavery, then he must prevent sue
prohibition if possible and prove recrcant to his
trust and his oath. Now, if free territory men find
any merit in the man from the belief that he will
belle and pcrure himself so mote it be. 1t is but
a poor accommodation to us to support him.
Gen. TayIors main claim upon the people Of this
nation, in his aspirations for the Presidency, seems
to be his success at the battle Of Buena Vista Now
it is universally conceded that that battle was won
solely through the sagacious choice of position and
it is just universally understood that that position
was selected by Gen. Wool, in opposition 10 Gen
Taylors wishes and opinions. What then becomes
of the hero of Buena Vista. Probably the mcanest
man that rammed cartridge or pushed bayonet
on that occasion, had more t, do with that day
victory than Zachary Taylor, and yet men coolly
and impudenuy seek to palm him off in virtue OF
that days deeds upon the people Of this nation as
its President As well take his old white horse
for we are confident his merits are fully equal TO
the merits OF his master
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA REYCLC-
TON IN PARIS.

NEW oRh, July /.
FRANcE.-GrcA alarm and excitement.
The present government party are likely 10
be defeated by The party favorable to an
Emperor Louis Napoleon has rckndIed
the old Bonapartean enthusiasm. As soon
as the government saw the importance of
this, 10000 troops were concentrated i'll
Paris. On the 10Th, 5000 rioters were sur
rounded, hcmmcd in and and made prison
ers, among them some Americans and En-
elishmcn. When Louis arrived on Mon.
day, more than regiment of the National
Guards shouted "Niyc lie Empercur!" La
MARITIME mounted the tribune, pale as ashes,
and demanded the restoration Of the decree
against Louis; there were thirty two against
Louis. While he was speaking, some
shouted, give lie Empcrcur" and Lamar
tine sat down overwhelmed. One of the
National Guards was Shot. The decree
was sanction by acclamaton, but the peo-
pie disputed II, saying Louis shall take
his sea-" On the 9th the excitement in
creased, and attempts were made to erect
barricades-hut they were overwhelmingly
military forces and prevented. In the eve
ming the Assembly, by a large majority, re.
VCrSCd the decision OF me plcNlOnS udN,anu
declared Louis Napoleon admitted. Lcdru
RoIlin opposed the motion. The majority
prevailed and opened the doors. Lcdru
Rolln Immediately resigned, and it is ru-
mored Iamartinc win follow. A proclaim
alton was issued, calling the people to arms
to place Louis Napoleon on the hronc.-
On Wednesday, Paris was quiet Louis
was hourly expected in person as leader.
Nearly G000 commercial houses in Pa
-; l,..,., r. ,J
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

"But Lewis, all the folks agree,
You re right, my lad without the { =
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-07-07

Sales Of 1000 bu Ohio Wheat in store
at l0l and I02c. 10000 hu Of Southport,
good quality. Offered at 9sc. 10000 bbls.
Michigan, Ohio and Indiana flour at S4.75.
10000 bu. mixed Corn at 363!, and 5000
bu do rather inferior at So. Few high
wines are selling at 49,. Pork is selling
at $50 for Mess, and ESQ for Prime
Lard is selling at g.. Canal freight with
out change.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-07-28
Gen. William Ruiler.

We learn by the Cinclnlatl papers, thai
General William o. Butler, wlh his staff
passing up the river on Thursday, eu
route Tor Washington. HIS stay ia Gin
cinna,i was but short, yet the crowds
which called to welcome him, showed The
deep feeling of affection entertained by
the American people for one OF the pures,
aud ablest statesman and brayest warriors
of The age.
The blood of this gallant patriot has
been freely poured forth in defence of our
north west frontler--he bravely battled
at New Orleans TO protect the booty aud
beauty of that city from p'llage and pol
luton, and at Monterey he led the Ohio
boys, amid storm Of iron hail to the
storming of the enemy's strong hold, aud
fell covered with wounds at the head OF
his command. AT the battles near the
city Of Mexico, again he was in the field ),
and again rendered signal seivire to his
country. FIRST among the warriors OF the
repabiic, he ranks among the aoiest OF us
statesmen. 1t was the remark of Gen.
La Faye,te, during the revolution, in al
Iusion 10 the relations of Gen. William U.
Butler, that when he wanted "a thing well
done, he always selected Butler to do it.
The democracy Of the United States wish
the Vice Presidential chair well filled
they " ish TO see the station Of presiding
officer of the United States Senate iileo
with ability, and they have selected a
Butler--amoug the ablest and breavest Of
his own brave and talented famiiy--to fill
that high station, and they will elect him
too, by a majority that will show the deep
confidence in the man, aud the purity OF
his principles Statesman.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-07-28
LEAP YEAR-THE LADIES.

On the evening of the Goth instant, the la
dies of Upper Sandusky made LEAP YE AR
PARTY, to which they invited and waited
upon the gentlemen. 1t was fair specimen
of what the fair HANDS and GOOD JUDO.
MENT of the ladies of this beautiful town are
capable of doing. The rougher sex, although
used to ruling, calmly submitted to the reign
OF the more refined and more afeciionate sex.
They there learned that without the smiles of
the tender hearted female to cheer them on in
ihis life, that all was gloomy--that the splendid
building was no home We doubt not but
what that party, ere this year leaps into eter
nifty, will have consumated the annexation of
many happy couple. The Meighbor' up
town that intended to make his debut we
think, was entirely taken. His Elephant
spirit was brought down to that of the lamb,
and he stood amazed, astohished and subms.
slpe. The supper was so nice and SO GOOD!
that those only who participated in eating
thereof, can speak, and they, no doubt, could
eat better than speak.