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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-08-03
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
THE TELEGRAPH.
Friday, February 9, ISA9.
Madison Correspondence.
MADISON, Jan 81 1874

MADISON, Jan. so. 1910.
The Assembly have finally sent to the Sen
ate the slarery or aati-sIaray resolutions, and a
curious motely sett they were-combining the
opinions ofal parties and nearly all persons. The
Senate referred them, after short and smart dis
cusslon to select committee of five consisting OF
Messrs. Boyd, Bodkin, Cothren, Chase, Gardner
Several unsuccessful efforts were Immediately made
to direct the committee to report the resolutions
back as they came from the House
The Assembly ordered thermometer TO be hung
up in the hall-Probaby to keep the temperature
down on such exciting subjects as the one just dis,
posed Of The Assembly passed a resolution in.
structing the judiciary committee to enquire into
the expediency Of so amending the Homestead Elk
emption Law as to limit the value of home to
$500, But all parties seem to be convinced that
the law must be tried as it is for ono year al least.
and this movement was evidently designed to draw,
out report from that committee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
w AsHINGToN, Feb. |

SENATE Mr.. Atherton reported bill
from the committee on ways and means, for
coming gold dollars, which was laid over
under the rule.
The bill in favor of Major Heiss, who
served under Com. Decatur, was considered.
HoUsE.--Mr. Dickinson asked leave to
introduce resolution regarding hounlies
paid on goods manufactured in foreign coun.
tries and imported into the United States,
if so Congress should adopt counteractine
measures. Objections TO il, and tie House
went into committee of the whole on the
state of the Union, J. Il. Ingersnll in the
chair, and resumed the consideration of the
Naval Appropriation bill, in 'ghich is $780,
coo for the N. Y. Navy Yard, and Sl56,
900 for Philadelphia.
The memorial presented to the Senate on
Monday, for assistance in constructing a
Telegraph across the Atlantic, was from
Messrs. Hubbell and Sheburn. 1t was re-
specially considered. They prayed for an
appropriation in constructing such line
from the coast Of Newfoundland TO the near
est cape of Ireland.
Seven hundred tons of railroad iron for
the n. Y. & Erie Railroad, arrived in this
city yesterday.
The steamer Falcon sailed for Chagres
to-day at 10 o'clock, notwithstanding the
stormy day. Thousands were assembled
and greeted her departure with cheers,
which were returned by the passengers as
she departed from the wharf. She carried
over 80 passengers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
New \ DIRK, Feb. 2.

The Union publishes ar extract from a
letter of Gen. Smith, dated at Pensacola,
tina, the state of affairs in California is ex-
traor1inary. No accounts we have had are
TOO large. Capt. Heinrich de Landel, OF
the French brig of war Jennie, now here,
says that he learned at Valparaiso and lii
ma, that there had been brought TO these
places from California, and run into bars of
gold, to the amount of 100000 francs.
near Sl,4O0,000 Of our currency. The
British Consul tells me ne has forwarded
$4,000 from this place across the Isthmus
Of Panama. Lieut., Wood, Of the British
Navy, commanding the Pandora, says The
truth is beyond the accounts we have had.
They also say that hundreds of people from
The western coast of America are embark
ing for the gold regions, and most of the
clerks IN the commercial houses have quit
and gone the same way. No preparation
was made at Panama by the steamboat
company for transporting passengers across
the lsthmus, or atlnrllng information or aid.
The roads almost impossible for mul'
teams. The number OF boats on the river and the
number of mules on the road were insufficient for
the transportation of the passengers baggage
They ask $40 for carrying small load from Ch, :
gres to Panama. Flour ;here is $40 per barre ,
and the inhabitants alarmed at the prospect o.
a famine.
The Letters in the n O. Crescent. refer further
to the two millions of gold and state that the great
est part of it was taken in the mail steamer Cali
fornia. An English steamer carried three Hundred
thousand dollars in gold dust. Another letter COM
pleiely contradicis The report OF the disturbances
IN the mining districts. The writer states that or
der prevails and there have been bat two or three
petty depredations since operations commenced in
the gold regions.
Two magnificent steamers, the Atlsafic and Pa
ciEe, Intended for Coltons L ;, Mail iine stesn.
ers, sev York and Lnorpool line, were launched
yesterday.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

TIE WISCONSIN PHALANx. The cons
dition Of this institution, at the close OF the
fiscal year ending Dec. 4, 1913, is repre-
scented as prosperous. The number oil res
ident members is 100; there have been z
deaths the past year; boarding house has
been sustained at which most of the mem
bers have boarded, at cost not exceeding
rs cents per week; the number Of hours Of
labor performed during the year is 97,O36;
The whole amount OF property at the ap-
praisal is S33,527 II; the nett profits OF
the year are SOFT OF, which gives a divl-
dend of 81 per cent, and to labor q cents
per hour.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
WASHINGTON Feb.


The Senate took up the Postage Reform
bill. Mr.. Niles made long speech, sus-
tanning the merits of this bill.
Mr.. Cameron moved to recall from the
House resolution previously adopted in
the Senate, extending the time for receiving
proposals for the public printing OF the next
Congress. The motion passed. The re-
solution was brought back by the House,
and re-considered.
A communication from the public prnt-
er was then laid before the Senate and read,
replying TO the complaints which had been
made against the manner in which the pub
lie printing had been dore.
After full and animated discussion of
the subject, it was amended, substituting
the 18th February for the lst Of March.
In the House., petition was before Con-
gress from the citizens of ST. Louis, for a
line of military posts TO protect the emigrants
TO California.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

SLIGHTLY MIsTAKEN.-The following
extract is from report of The Exploring
Expedition under the direction OF Lieut..
Wilkes:
"Thc party proceeded down the western
land Of the Sacramento, over y rolling pral-
rte country, which they characterize as the
most worthless they had met with. The
soil consists of gravel, coarse pebbles and
large stones, mixed with sand. They fire.
quenhy INC, with beds of streams, three
hundred yards wide, which inierSect this
part of the country, the pebbles in which ara
chiefly composed of Jasper and milky quartz.
with few of basalt, pudding stones and
pieces Of slaie."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
New York, Feb, SIS p. VI.

Stocks heavy, and easier for buyers. Treasury
notes IL new loan 9. Flour finn. Sales al So,
S5,i4 Tor common, Western and straight $751;
aS6 for pure. Wheat quiet Cora scarce ant
wanted some yellow Coo; white 55a5Gc. Dat:
steads; sales doc.
A despatch from Cincinnati, of Feb. ID
says that Mr.. Clay was elected to the U. s
Senate yesterday, for six years from the 4th
of March next, in place of Metcalf, whose
term expires with the 3Oth Congress.
Kit Carson, the guide of Fremont, is to
conduct company to California from In
dependence, to depart in April.
The Crescent City started again on Mon
day for Chagres.
Nothing from the United States. 1t is
believed she has put back.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

Patrick Ready, at Formoy, Prince Ed
wards Island, drove his wife and eldest
child out of his house in the morning few
weeks ago, 20 assist him in stumping land
about a mile and half from the house.
While absent, the house took FIRE, and the
three children. whom he had locked up in
II, were burned ~ death.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

ABuxpAxcE or MoxEE TX New YonK.-The
commercial correspondent OF the Union writes,
under date of 9Th ult.:
"Money has become exceedingly abundant, un-
der tie influence OF those causes which | indicated,
rs in operation TO produce il, towards the close of
the fall business. II is now with ssme difficulty
that money can be placed on good securities at all,
and many brokers. accustomed to take in money
at CALL have. during tie week turned away consid-
erab: Sums at any prize. This is the case, not
withstand:ng that much speculation exists in many
articles Of produce at advancing prices, naturally
requiring more money"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

Advces at n. o. received an the 25th, give On
account of battle fought between 5000 Indians
and 500 Americans, in which large number of
the former and SO of the latter were killed. The
Americans were victorious. The Indian village
OF Yulta was burned, The Americans are march
ing on Busalus, where DECEIVE battle is expected
to be fought.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

HOPE SHE'LL FIND RIH.-A woman laie-
~ paid a visit 10 her brother in Gale
ma. Illinois. On her way back, in going
down the lake, she got partially acquainted
with a widower, living twen,y-nine miles
from Cleveland, who offered her marriage.
Being covered with confusion at the offer,
she refusedhim Since then she has chang
ed her mind, and has gone to hunt the man,
in the hope she can get him yet.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
Terms

tbs TeLEGRArH is printed on large double me-
dunn sheet, and contains greater amount of read
Ing matter than any paper in the State, out of the
civ of Milwaukee. The terms of subscription,
which under ordinary circumstances we shall al
WAYS rgidly adhere to, are as follows:
Sl,75 per year, at the time of subscribing.
200 per year, if not paid at the time of subscri-
bling, but any time within the year
$50 if not paid within the year.
All kinds OF country produce received in pay
ment of subscriptions
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

II is the opinion of many that within a
very few years, a new state must be formed
from the Western part of Texas. out of that
portion mostly settled by Germans, in which
slavery will not be tolerated.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
EXTRAORDINARY OCCURRENCES

a GENTLENAN not far from Geneva having
'eU his coat on or near thraShing machine
y some accident it became entangled ID the ma.
y..uely 10 such a manner that it passed through
damaged, and it was SAID thai some ef the teeth
on OF, the cylinder of the machine were broken
H.s ekcIted some surprise first, but il vanish
=" on n dug that the coat was one of the well
made Mnd, that was bought at
j." afe's Cheap Cash Clothing Store,
~ door south ofHale, Manney 4 Cos.
Ne4'hgos'. Sept ;. 10
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

When Cholera prevails as an epidemic,
persons having an unclean skin are most
exposed 10 the disease. Such people sci.
dom or never escape this plague while those
who battle regularly, generally DO escape it.
How important, then. that public baths for
the poor should be established in all large
rifles
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

Zen. Taylor left his plantation, on board a
steamer Tor Nicksburg, his first stopping place up
the river; he will proceed TO Nashville He anti
ci2ates reaching Washington on the goth Februa-
ry. Mr.. Clay accompanies Gen Taylor The
former appears entirely to have recovered his health
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

Said Mrs Parington TO her oldest boy,
Solomon, you have been studying Roman
iniquities at College, can you tell me. dear,
what divinity presided over the sleighing
yesterday -
Yes, Ma'am, it was not Rum'un di.
yinity, but the anyhow sexton god, Thor.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
81 LIGHTNING.
REPORTED FOR TIE SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH


Flour common brands, &c. easier. Sales at SIS
44a5,G2!, the whole range. Very little doing i,
wheat-Ial,Io Corn, same as yesterday-55 iol
southern white; 57aGo for yellow Oats, Jersey
33a34
The steamer United States has been al
sea twenty-three Gays. Approximations art
feltconcernlng her safety. She encountered
long and severe gale day or two after
sailing, from which some infer her deten>
ton.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

ANTI.SLAvERY PAPER IN VIRGINIA.
The Daily Enterprise is the title of 4 new
paper just started at Wheeling, Va. The
editor speaks out boldly his sentiments on
the subject of slavery, and says he goes for
its abolition on the best plan for the slaves
own benefit. This is boarding the lion in
his den. After laying down several propo-
sitions, tie editor concludes by saying:
'Fmal,y, if VIC were to be prescribed for
sentiments like these, the sooner we get out
of this commonwealth the better. But we
have formed no such idea of the people of
Western Virginia. A few fthe selfish and
contracted may condemn for opinions sake,
but the most ofthem are two liberal TO per-
nit their minds TO be thus biased"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

4 Coon TmISc.-The following bill prescri-
bius the manner in which individuals may change
their names, we believe has passed both Houses of
the Legislature. 1t will save deal Of special Leg
isNton, and will thus get rid OF an annual nuisance
IN The shape Of petitions for changing names. Now
every one has chance to satisfy himself with
name:
SEC l. Any inhabitant of any town in this State
may apply to the board of Supervisors for the town
Tor change OF name; such application shall be
made in writing, ard shall be examined and deci-
ded upon by said board or a majority of them, ana
if approved by them shall be legal AMI valid Pro-
Nded the said change with certificate of the board
shall berecordod in the office of register OF deeds
for the county in which such 10 an is situated
SEC. ?. The names OF minors may be changed as
specified III section LIST OF this bill, by application
parties or guardians
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

The culture Of the grape in California has
been attended with success. The wine made
therefrom, resembling The light German
wines, is said To be excellent,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
Railroad frOm the Mississippi to
San Francisco.

On the 9Th inst. Mr.. Houston submitted
the following preamble and resolutions 10
the Senate, which were read, and on his
motion laid OF the table. lie gave notice
that he should call them up for considcra-
ton at an early day:
Whereas, by the acquisition of the Ter
ritorv of New Mexico and California, and
the recent occupation of Oregon, new inter-
created, the early Development Of which is
of the highest importance in the advance
ment of the prosperity of our country; and
whereas, it becomes us, as wise people,
to take such measures rs will ensure pro-
lection in war rs well as in peace 10
those distan! portions of our republic, by
establishing between them and the exist
ing States the safest and speedest routes
by land, which will always remain open I'M
der our exclusive control, and rot be sub
jecled TO any change Of relations between
ourselves and otherpower(ul nations: There
fore,
ReSolreI, That special committee be APP
pointed, 10 consist ol---members, 10
inquire into and reportupon the expedicncy
Of establishing d railroad, by the Govern
ment of the United States, for military pur-
poses, between San Francisco, on the Pacif-
ic, and the most suitable point which may
be found on the navigable waters orthe val.
ley Of the Mississippi; and that the said
committee be and they are hereby insiruc-
ted to examine and report, as far as can be
ascertained according to the facts known,
what would be the probable amount of
gold produced to the Government of the u.
States per annum, for period oil ten years.
at the rate OF ain assessment of eight per cent.
rent upon all that may be dug within that
time in California; and also to report upon
the expcdiency of Supplying the frstproceeds
of that fund to the building Of such road.
Resolced fvther, That the said COM
mii.ee are hereby instructed to inquire into
and report upon the expediency OF makinga
military road ofthe usual class between the
points Indicated for selection by the proceed
ing resolution by Tie employment by the
Government Of tho United States OF such a
portion of the military force as would be
necessary tocompIrtcit atthe earliest period.
Reyoired further, That the said comittee
are hereby instructed to inquire into and
report the number Of military posts proper
10 be established upon said road for the pro-
lection of the lives and property of the clti>
Zens of the United States, and report the
extent of the military force which would
be necessary to maintain the said posts.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

SoUTH CAROLINA APPREHENsIoNs.-T
South Carolnian, published At the seat of
Government of the Palmetto State, says:
We care not for the buster OF all the Alb
olitionisis from the ST. Lawrence to Mason
and Dixon lne-we care not for the fam
tastical rawlings, 50 long as the Slaveholding
States present an unbroken front at home,
we are not of those who would fear for
the safety of the institution, even if an over
riding and lawless majority Of Congress
were to pass direct enactments for its i'm
mediate abolition, if there were no shrink
ing and heretcal morbidiiy of feeling,
amongst certain schools of politicians, and
classes of individuals. scattered every where
throughout the Southern country. Bnt so
it is-we soon will have our enemies
abroad 10 combat, and will be compelled 10
strictly watch intestinal traitors TO the very
land which gives them bread TO eat.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

A writer in the Baltimore Sun gives sta
tistca table of mortality in. our Atlantic cit
les, by which he makes out Baltimore the
healthiest city, Boston the next, Phlladel-
phia next, and then New York. He gives
The deaths for The week ending 9th January.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

~ Jrnles " Hughes has be>f elected Press
dent Of the Bank Of tlis-ouri. b. the Legislature
that State.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
NEW GOODS.

+. |. & A. NJ. MESON,
DEALERS IN
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Crock
cry, Boots g. Shoes, Paints,
oils, Glass, Patty, Sc. &c.
CORNER OF TARK & MAIN STREETS,
Southport, wis.
Dec. s, 1873. 24u.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

GOLD DoLLARs.-The subject Of coming
gold dollars is now before the Committee
OF Ways and Means of the House, as well
as one of the committees of the Senate, and
is likely to be recommended by them to the
favorable consideration of Congress. No
objection is urged to the measure, and so
far as the press may be taken as an expo
neni OF the popular wish, the country every
where favors such coinage. Under such a
state of things, there is reason TO hope an
act authorizing gold dollars may become a
law the present session of Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

our expenses tonight. Ny watch, too,
that so dearly priced Miserable man
that am !"
Never mind your watch, or anything
else inst now-only pull off that mass OF
filth, impIore you; who knows what hor-
rid contagion we may all catch if you per-
sist in wearing it! p
take it of, dear papa" observed the
daughter, ''but don't throw it away; it may
leaG 10 the detection of the wretch who rob.
bed you
The obnoxious garment was removed the
young lady was about TO place it under the
seat, when she heard a iinging noise that
attracted her attention, and on examination
found secreted in various parts of the coat,
not only the watch, pocket book. purse and
guineas, of which her father had been de-
prived, but yellow canvass bag, such as is
used by farmers, containing about thirty
guineas.
The surprise and JOY of all parties may
be imagined; they reached the inn where
they proposed stopping for the night, and
as the Porimanteaus had escaped the dams
gers of the road, the bishop was speedily
able to attire himself economically. Before
the party retired to rest, intelligence arrived
that the highwayman had been taken after
a desperate resistance-the notice of the POI
lice being attracted by the singular appear
ance of man of his station sporting a new
black dress coat, and covering his shaggy,
carroty locks with the we'll powdercd and
orthodox peruke of the Right Reverend, the
Bishop of Cashe.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

Miraculous EsCAPE-ADvENTuRr IN A
WELL.-We learn from a friend that an ell
derby lady in Hill street, on Saturday eve
ming, while the folks were 2bsen; from the
house, accidentally fell INTO a well on the
premises 40 feet deep. Search was made
on her absence being discovered, but with
out effect until Sunday noon. She was then
discovered on the bottom Of the well. Mr.
Martin Immediately entered the well, and
on descending discovered that she was still
alive. He fastened rope under her arms,
and she was here drawn up. Al last ac-
counts she was alive and "as comfortable
as could be expected under the circumstan-
ces." Mr.. Martin is entitled TO great cred
it for his promPtness and intrepidiiy in res
culng the unfortunate lady from her perilous
and unpleasant situation. Such an adve.l>
tire rarely happens in well or elsewhere.
Troy Post
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
BUSINESS CARDS.
JOHN Nj. JONES.

JUEHN N. JON ESs
Deputy Surveyor. Residence IN Brighton, two
miles west OF Hall & Pratt's, on the Burlington
road.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09

SINGULAR ESCAPE FROM SLAVERY. WIN.
and Ellen Craft, man and wife. lived with
different masters in the State of Georgia.
Ellen is so near white, that she can pass
without suspicion for white woman. Her
husband is much darker. He is a mechan-
ic, and by working nights and Sundays, he
laid up money enough to bring himself and
wife out Of slavery. Their plan was with
out precedent; and though novel was the
means of getting them their freedom. FL
len dressed in mans clothing, and passed as
the master, while her husband passed as
the servant. In this way they Travelled from
Georgia 10 Philadelphia. On their journey.
they put up at the best hotels where they
stopped. Neither Of them can read or write.
And Ellen, knowing that she would be call
ed upon to write her name at the hotels, &C.,
tied her right hand up, as though il was
lame, which proved of some service TO her,
as she was called upon several times at no.
tells To REGISTER her name. In Charleston,
S. c., they put up at the hotel which Gov.
M'Duflie and JOHN {. Calhoun generally
make their home. They arrive in Phila-
delphia, in four days from the time they
started.-LiterGt0r.