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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

II The following is the report of the Judicial
~ committee OIL the Homestead Exemption reso>
Luton, referred to by our Madison correspondent:
REPORT
Which was accepted, to wit
The Judiciary committee hatng been instructed
to examine the present homestead exemption law,
aud report as 10 the propriety OF limiting its value
to I'VE bundled dollars, and also extending lis bene-
fits to the widow or children of any person deceas-
ed, who have died intestate, respectfully
REPORT:
That hey have examined said law, and find moth
ing in It relative 10 the propriety oil limiting the
value OF the homestead to any amount. Your com
mttc' believe that the wido'e and childrea of per
sons who have deceased intcstate have stronger
claims to the benefit of such exemption than the
debtor himself
MARSHALL ~ STRONG. Chm.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
MADISON, Jan. 81, 1910.

-hAbi@ONi all 81, 1919.
In Senate, to day. resolution was passed direct
ing the select committee of the Slavery resolutions
to report to morrow. Quite a debate sprung up on
this resolution, by which it became apparent that
the mover, Mr. Norton, OF Rock, wished to vote on
them before going home on a visit and several
others wished to vote and speak before the subject
got cold, which had been heated up in the House.
The remainder ofthe day mainly spent in dis
cussion on the School law, as reported by the reyi-
sors. This is an excellent act, having been drawn
evidently, with great care by the reyisers, and will
doubtless pass nearly as reported.
The commissioners made another report TO day.
of several acts, as revised They are determined
to keep ahead of the legislature
In Assembly, to day, the Judiciary commtte
reported on the Homestead Exemption resolution.
asking to be discharged from the same and recon-
mendng no action on said law Most of TIE day
was consumed IN miscellaneous business
The Senate completed the examination Of the
common School act in committee of the whole,
and made several amendments, most of which 90
to extend its advantages. and not to restrict. Such
is the general tendency Of the results on most mea.
su.cs. c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
Hays M'kinICy

39bpstctau auO s urge II,
Office on Main ST. nearly opposite the Mansion
House.
Residence at the Durkee House.
ELIJAH STEELE,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Solicitor IN
Chancery Also, Notary Public and Master IN
Ch7ncery Always ready to attend to professional
and official calls ID-Room on Main street.
Southport, Sept 29-nl4
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

OFFICE ON MAIN SYk+hT
In Brick b lock, over Sawya, q Cos Drug store,
where he will be, in readiness to attend calls day
or night Southport, July 81, 1919.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

JOSIAH BOND,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
[. A W.
Office. corner Of Main and Park Streets.
CHATFIEI.D a. FRENCH,
Rttorneys, Solicitors and Councillors IN the
seyeta' Courts of Wisconsin and lll's.
SOUTHPORT, RACINE CO W.T..
n crATE,EID VoLNEY FRENCH.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

LOUIS BoNAPATEs DoG.-The ugiest OF con-
celvable animals is the faithful Ham, the invarabie
companion OF the Prince in his solitary promen-
AIDES Like many personages Of distinction. Ham
has taken the name of his birth place lie was
born in the forests were the Prince was imprison.
ed, and, FROM eaIly puppyhood, attached himself 10
the noble captive, begung the weary time by his
| tricks and proofs OF sagaciy. lie was amiable to
the Prince alone, repellmg al! advances to intimacy
on the part OF the soldiers and servants Il became
one OF the chief amusements of the inmates of the
( fortress 10 experiment upon the dogs temper and
witness the adroitness with which lie evadtd
| the various vcXaons to which he was sub>
jectcd. But, after having served the Prince as
a begucr Of WEAKNESS only, Ham, ar last, had an
opportunity OF Teudc'ing him more valuable service
| by aiding him 10 escape.
1t will he remembered that Louis Napoleon
made his egress from toe fortress of Ham in the
disguise OF a laborer. There were several employ
Ell in making repairs TO his room. and taking the
irock and cap OF one of them he raised blank on
| his shoulder, which half concealed his face To
his dsmay on arriving at the last gate which lie
was to pass, and where the principal guard was
stationed. he discovered Ham surrounded by the
5, HERS and amusing them with his tricks As he
had been present while his master changed his
dress and could not possibly have been
OF MS passing Dy, lNeIe seemed no Chance that tie
would not hctay him by open recognition. He
seemed to comprehend, however, that there was
mystery atoot At the moment of tie captive 5
going by he redoubled his activity, leapng and
fr!sking in a manner that wholly occupied the at
ton OF the guard, and, thanks 10 this decov, there
was no detection. TIE Prince went safely through
and hour afterwards. as he sped toward the iron
tier at the fastest pace of the postchaise which had
awaited him. he heard the JOYOUS bark of Ham III
the dust behind, and they passed safely together
over the border.
From this time he has never quilted the Prince
Recently, when his master is beset by obtrusj,e
claimants time aud attention, Ham even assists
in putting them 10 rout, and shows his teeth when
necessary The belief in the probable elevation OF
Louis Napoleon has brought uponhim all the rem
nants of the Imperial belongings, and the interested
and dsinterested alike tese-e him in cloud
whose name is legion To escape these he is
obliged TO change his lodgings continually. scarce
lodging two nights IN he same house. taking his
exercise in unaccustome places, going about in a
carriage with blinds down. &c, &c.
Ham waits outside the House of Assembly while
il is in session, receives with almost human sagac>
ity and discrimination the ciyiliiies pro'ened 10
him by the many waiting to waylay his master on
his egress and doubtless keeps at res pectiuI dis
lance many who would otherwise procure speech
of the rising scion Of tie Emperor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
f. w. LYMAN

TTAS iust received a new supply of BOOTS
Ii ana SHOES, direct from the best man
ulActories east, making his assortment the most
complete in Southern Wisconsin. Ladies Shoes
10 the first style and workmanship, cheap for cash.
Call and sec Southport, Nov. 10. t:2O
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

FIENDIsH OUTRAaR.-A gentleman from Boone
county, KY, yesterday related to OF report
ers an outrage GUS transaction, as occurred said
county OF late, altogether too horrible and mon
strous for publication in detail The blood chis
at the tt ought, A young lady, OF tender years and
form, had been in the habit OF visiting neighbour,
living some little distance from her fathers, by
crossing field and copse OF bushes, through which
led path. large negro, being acquainted with
her customs, enscOnced himself IN the loneliest
spot along the path, and pounced upon the young
lady, throwing her upon the ground, showing a
large butcher KNIFE, and comm andIng silence, on
pain OF instant death. HIS purpose was the basest,
and to accomplish IT extraordinary means were
us, d, IN which knife was brought into requsi-
ton The wreiched young lady was eventually
lett senseless, bleeding, on the earth, her hair
dshevelled. showing features similar, we presume,
to the victims OF the inqulston She did not recover
sufficiently to walk tor several hours. When she
reached home, she fell fanting upon the door
steps: She did not know the perpetrator of this
awful outrage upon her. Ctpctn~dti Commercial,
March %. 10y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

have apprehended something Of this ever since we
became aware of the immense SHOWS that have
covered The earth above and north of the bounda-
mes eff this State.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

SPEED OF THE SECOND EXPRESS FROM HALIFAx
TO ST. JoHN's-The distance from HALIFAX to
Windsor was performed in two hours fitty-fve
minutes! although BarnIpy was ahead, Hyde
won the prize, az the steamer for his express was
ON band-that Tor Barnaby's was not. One of
Hyde's riders, Thad Harris, PerIoI med Is miles In
SO minutes .--Hqtttdx Courier, March IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

DIsTITUrIoN IN CANApA-A letter from Car
Isle, Gaspe, Canada, OF March Sd, published in the
Montreal papers OF March 2lst, says;-
Want and destituuon, nearly allied to starva-
lion, have visited the abodes Of poor fisher
men, the NEST Of whom are burdeued with large
families. Tive stores have already been broken
open, and It is difficult to assign the bounds within
which a starving population may BE- restrained,
when no prospect Of relief is at all apparent before
the middle or rather end Of next May, as the seed
required for next years crop Is, or will be, con-
sumed ere the spring, to postpone for a time tho
evil hour Of starvation"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

MYSTERIOUS DTsAPPRARANCE.-We learn from
Elizabetbaown that Mr.. Abraham Van Houten, an
old and respected citizen Of that place, took the
early tram OF cars tor New York on Wednesday
noon the same day. His continued absence at the
close OF Wednesday caused considerable anxiety
to his friends. On Thursday several persons went
to New York to ascertain the cause OF his deten.
ton bat up to this morning, although the most
dligent inquiries have been made his tate remains
profound mystery. The last positive Information
respe citing HIM comes down to about twelve clock
on "wednesday, when he was transactlng business
with an acquaintance in New York, apparently
well, and spoke Of immediately returning home
Mr.. Van HOuten is about sixty years OF age, and
has been tor several years the collector OF the
township. --Ntpark (N. ~ Adretiser, Mcrch u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

Add fer bIsaO repairs after l Dec lSi9 5oD ~
fetal smouLt asked fer by the board for debts and
Tor ispairs for the year ending Nov 80 1919 1856 200 co
The heavy business OF the session has all To be
ected on between now and the 10Th OF April ne 1t,
the DAY fixed upon tor the adjournment of The LIE.
eislature by Joint resolution The public bills, to
avoid the inclined plane, and for the completion of
the North Branch Canal TO the New York State
line, appear 10 be the sectional DIVISION Oh which
both democrats and wings split. / apprchend,
however, some smendme nj or compromise will be
introduced, by which both OF these very important
public improvements will be competed without
further de law
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

The LATE TORNADO IN KENruCKY.-The LouIs-
vile (ky) Journal, OF the 22d inst, speaking of
the late tornado In that State, says:-The year OF
ls49 has, SO far, proved a very disastrous one.
Floods, earthquakes and hurricanes have followed
one another IN quick succession. The storm ex-
perenced here about nine o'clock on Tuesday
night has done great damage east and west of US,
and has even been attended with the loss OF life.
1t is indeed miraculous that more lives were not
lost. BY the stage from ShebyvlIle, we learn that
that town has suffered severely, No less than
dwellings,, were blown down. The principal loss
is sustained by Mr.. O'Neil, whose dwelling, rope
walk, hemp house, and all other outhouses, were
levelled TO the ground. The chlmneys, roofs, &c,
OF every building In the town suffered to come ex-
tent, and It's streets yesterday were covered with
the runs. The driver OF the stage says that much
timber along the turnpike was blown down. A
child was the only person hurt in Shebyville, and
1t not seriously. One family, when the hurricane
commenced raging, ran into an clubhouse, and
had hardly entered before their dwelling was q
mass Of RUNS. II came from the southeast, but
beyond Shelbyvllle it took more southerly direc-
ton. Some three or tour miles from Bardstown
the buildings on Mr.. Odds place were greatly da-
mayed, and some were blown down Mr. New
bolts house, IN the same neghborhood was blown
down, and Mrs. Newbolt and her child killed A
negro man, belonging to Mr.. Odds, was also k,ll-
ed. Several negroes were crippled. Mr.. Leslies,
a merchant from Big Spring, who was IN this city,
received Information that his store was blown
down, and that many other houses, among them
DTick chuTeH, Hdu ShdISd the SAME Idte Inc
steamboat Saladin, which arrived yesterday from
below, experienced the same storm. AT Blue
River Island and other paces, the trees on whole
acres OF land were blown oown, and houses I'M
rooted. The storm was also severely felt between
Elzabehtown and Salt River. Houses, barns,
fences, and large trees were blown down. Mr..
Haycraft, who lives there, ordered his horses to be
taken out OF the stable when the storm commenced,
and scarcely had they been got ont, when the
stable was blown down. A stable at tn post-office
this side OF Haycrait's was also blown down. Hail
was lying IN some places an inch and half deep.
We shall probably get more particulars in a few
dava
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

The Nsr York Herald copies from the National
Hing Judge Cranch's opinion on the BAN and
Morse controversy. and General Orders No I5,
from the Assistant Generals Office These docs.
ments were published exclusively and officially in
the National Whtg. Will the Hsruid correct the
omission'- Washington National Whig, Mr.. u
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

The canals In the part Of the state ara being
rapidly cleared and r-1sred; and Appearances now
premise early opening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28

ss64,5 II 2S,y77 70 5I6.793 a S3s go %
Deduct balance in Treasury lst December Ri3 1900 w
1859 W
Add fer breach for repairs after st Dec l8i9 80 5000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28


baSy Express, or the 2ith inst, soeaking of the
appointment OF Mr.. Kellogg as Marshal of the
Northern district of New York, says.-
MIR. Fillmore and Mr.. Seward asresd to meet ct the
Secretary Of States office at p NJ, on certain day
and to mite upon Of the candidates for office
Of Marshal which candidate Mr.. Clayton promised
reccmme nd to General Taylor for nomination. Al IL
O'Clock NJ, the day fixed, Mr. Fillmore being in the
chair Of the Senate, much to his astonishnsnt the
name Of Mr. Kellogg WAS sent in IS Marshal Of the
Northern District. Mr.. Fillmore i'm mediate vent
Mr. Seward, and inquired tho meaning Of this unex-
pected nomination. Mr.. Seward denied all knowledge
oft. Mr.. Fillmore then called upon Mr. Clayton and
inquired the reason Of the nomination MT Clayton
informed him thata gentleman whom he imposed To
be man Of integrity, had called upon him that morn.
Ing, and informed him that Messrs. Fillmore and
Seward bad agreed upon the nomination Of Mr.. KEEL.
eeg and that he had therefore sent his to Gen
Taylor. Upon Mr.. Filmore's inform Mr.. Clayton
that no such agreement had taken place, Mr. Clayton
expressed great regret and offered request General
Taylor to withdraw the nomination OF Mr.. Kellogg.
but such measure WAS not deemed expedisnt BY Mr..
fIlmore, although urged by Mr.. Berrien aud other
wig senators Such are the facts, - communicated
to US BY gentlemen Of the highest character, who
received his information from Mr. Fillmore himself
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-28


we met him again, but a change had come over
lis spirit. Holding hard by the hand, he led red
checked wild look ipg little fellow Of twelve years
old. 1t was evidently all right again, and had the
old man lest his thousands by the flood. he would
not have offered up last night the poor mans prayer
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS
A despatch from ST. Louis, dated March %,
"The rivers in this region are enormously swol-
len. The Illinois river isvery high The flats at
Meredosia are submerged. The Meredosia and
Springfield railroad Is ten feet under water ut the
former place. The Missouri here Is also up. The
American Bottom opposite this city Is covered by
the food to the depth OF two feet"
The st. LOUIS, (Mo.) Union Of the 18th inst,
The river below is represented to have com.
menced serious overflow, having broken through
the levee in numerous places. In conversation
with gentleman from New Orleans, arrived last
evening, he states that almost the entire country
west OF the Mississippi, tor twenty-five or thirty
miles INTO the interior, is under water from near
point Chicot down to the Red river, embrace
ing the southeastern part OF Arkansas and the con-
tiguous portions OF upper LOUISIANA.
Gen. Taylor's plantation is represented to be en-
tlrely under water. The steamer Bulletin, In fog,
went over the levee below Baton Rsuge; and when
the fog cleared of, she found herself makiaga
beautiful excursion over a cotton plantation, aud
had TO pat back TO the place where she left the
regular channel OF the river.
The Arkansas is said to be on the rise. The
same may be said OF the rivers above us. gen
teman from Iowa represents the Des MONIES and
other rivers IN the Interior OF that Sate Just be-
ginning to swell their usual spring floods
II s but very lately the SHOWS of the upper re pons
OF the Mississippi have commenced to ihaw, and
should this thaw be rapid, and accompanied with
frequent ard warm rains, the food at this place
will be tremendous. We should not be astonished
il It came upto the high water mark oflsH We
The New York herald., 1849-05-14

NEWS FROM THE REruBLIc OF GUATEMALA
gentleman Just arrived in this country from
Guatemala has handed some numbers Of the Official
Gazetfe. and besides given some accounts Of the
state Of affairs in that country. The bloody war
which had been for some time raging is readers
already know, for the present at end. General
Mariana Paredes is President Of the Republic Mr.
Hse, Charge Af1ares Of the United States had been
received publicly with great ceremony We under
stand also. that he has succeeded in making treaty
with Guatemala, and likewise with Nicaragua; the
from the latter very desirous
teriDg into relations with the United States. The
sympathies In Guatemala, Nicaragua, and all the
other States, are represented to be with the United
States rather than with the English, who, by con-
tinualy keeping men-of-war in their neighborhood,
may at present be said to rule supreme over them.
MIR. Chatfeld, the British Consul General has great
influence with Of the parties the Servile to whc
the President belongs and Is represented that
not long ago, upon somo unimportaDt question with
the State Of San Salvador, the Consul sent for
of-war and blockaded the port Of San Salvador-the
vessel going of after few days, and leaving boat
and few men to blockade the port.
The government Of Guatemala being in want Of
chants in the country and most of the business
Spanards the weight Of the measure fell naturally
upon them. They made n protest but, being Of no
avail they put themselves under the protection Of the
French Consul who undertook their defence and there
has been farc-up in consequence. Annexed will be
found extracts spondence which ended
in the Consul receiving his passports and quitting the
country
A robbcr and assassin, called Leon Raymund who
styles himself Rey del Mundo, q" King of the World"
VINO likewise aspires to the Presidency is still making
war upon all whom he meets on the roads He has n
iMge party OF such gentry under his command
National Inteuigencer, May III.
The New York herald., 1849-05-14

both also original Taylor men. The former, it will
be remembered, having taken a course offensive
to the whig party generally, by coming out in
favor of the war with Mexico, In consequence Of
which, and his connection with the anti-renters,
or the favor he showed them, he lost his re-nomi-
nation as Governor last fall. lie had, however,
the good feelings and sympathy Of General Taylor,
Mr. Ewing, and other members of the Cabinet,
and being backed up by large numbers of friends
throughout the State, including some thousands of
original Taylor men in this city, it was supposed
that his chance Tor appointment as Collector was
nearly certain. But he was violently opposed by
Governor Seward, Thurlow Weed, and four mem
bers of Congress elect from this city, who finally
concentrated their influence and efforts upon Mr..
Brady, who was also the candidate Of the whig
clques and committees who control the ward no.
limitations and appointments throughout the city.
The object of the latter was, of course, to control
the Custom House appointments through Mr.
Brady, and dispense them to their partzans among
the ultra wings, to the exclusion of the original
Taylor men.
Ii will thus be seen that the result of this long
and violent contest between the rival cliques and
organizations, headed by Young and Brady, has
been the complete disappointment and overthrow
of both the csntendIng parties, and the Custom
House patronage and influence is now in the hands
of gentleman entirely disconnected with them.
We shall see whether Mr.. Maxwell will be able
to preserve his independent position, and bestow
the Offices upon men whose appointments will be
satisfactory the great business interests of this
commercial emporium.
The New York herald., 1849-05-14

INTERESTING News FROM Sr. DoMrNGo-We
have received intelligence from ST. Domingo to
the 9th ultimo, by the arrival Of the schooner
Forest, Capt Parkes, from Port au Platt, who in
forms us that great reverse had taken place in
the position of affairs in the island.
We learn that President Soulouque, with his
army, had been encamped within a few miles Of
st. Domingo City, using water from a stream
whose source was near the city, that had been
poisoned by the Dominicans, and occasioned
much sickness and great many deaths in the
Hayden army. At this time the Dominlcans
attacked them, Con 18th ApriD killing great
number and taking many prisoners, and nearly
capturing Soulouque himself. His army was en-
tirely put to route.
On 2lst April, the town Of Aqua was re-captured,
and General Santa marched across the lines which
divide the two provinces, expressing his determi-
nation to be the aggressor, and to kill every pri-
soner he takes.
Before the change in affairs, provisions arriving
at Port au Platt and other Dominican ports were
compelled by the authorities to be sold at very low
rates, named by them TSnce the battles, however,
they have risen, and on the 9th had advanced %
per cent.
The New York herald., 1849-05-14

THE News FROM THE IsrnMUs-Wc learn by
the Crescent City that there were twelve vessels at
Panama, six of which had engaged their passen-
gers, numbering in all 1880 The other six YES
sells had not completed their lists, but as they
were of less capacity they would take probably
about 500, leaving at Panama about 600 persons.
When the Crescent City left Chagres the number
ofpersons estimated, both at Gorgona and at Pa
mama, was twenty-five to twenty-sIx hundred
The Crescent City leaves again on Saturday next.