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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

the government, is by a direct tax upon
properly.
VIII. That Congress oaght to make APP
preparations from the National Treasury,
Tor river and hartsor improvements TO iacil-
late commerce between the States, aad be-
tween the UnitedSl;;cs and foreign nations.
provided such Improvements are not mere
ly local in their benefits, and are not prop
or subjects of State or individual enter
prise.
TX. That we are in favor of uniform
rate OF two cents prepaid, on all loilers not
weighing over half an ounce, of reduction
on The postage of newspapers, and Of the
entire abolition OF the ranking privilege.
y. That we are in favor of the election
OF PRESIDENT and Vice President, Judges of
the Supreme Court, United States Senators
and all Postmasers, by the direct vote of
HE people, and of such amendments of the
United States Constitution as are necessa-
ry 10 effect these objects.
II. That the army and navy should at
once be greatly reduced.
| All. That we are opposed 10 all wars,
except for National defence.
Nil. That as Free Democrats, and con-
sutuents OF free, and true, and living party
Organized for the propagation and mainlen-
anee Of Democratic principles, we are tht
opponents of all monopoiies and class legis
Iation, of all missionaries and privilege.
founded on the distinctions of wealth., birth
or education: we are in favor Of equal and
impartial suffrage, and are the friends Of mar
and the advocates Of human rights tht
world over, and we therefore cordially wei
come to our shores, and to an equal part,
cipation with us in the principles and bless
lngs of Il Free Government, the free mel
and the oppressed Of every land and OF eve
ry cline.
XIV. That we are ready to unite and co
operate with any party, or tie members o
amy party that cordially approve OF thest
principles, anal for the purpose af harmoni
zing differences, and promoting union, WI
invite all the friends Of these principles t'
meet at this place this evening, 10 adop
measures to ensure their success.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

print them, and lay them before every man who
desired to see them if bad, they did not want the
funds of the State to give shem currency. 1t was
an unnecessary waste OF the public funds, and 20
precedent nor no cry Of courtesy to the Governor
or any other officer would induce him to vote for
II. Tbs proposition of Mr. CothreD prevailed.
presume it is but the beginning of system which
VIII be carried through the session. Connected
with It, is the payment Of postage by the State,
and apprehend another day will not elapse, before
I'VE shall have a resolution through charging our
postage to The State. tits wrong Not particle
Of business comes here, but is of sufficient mpor-
lance either to the persons sending or the persons
receiving, 10 justify them in paying the postage
and TO give members an unlimited iranking privi-
Iege, at the expense Of the ,chole people, is inexcu
sable Nevertheless, as it flows legitimatcly out OF
this printing operation, have not much doubt but
it will be Adopted.
/ The Free Soil Convention met this afternoon in
the Representa-, es Hall It's deliberations W ere
will find soon the propositions laid down by the
COMMITTEES appointed to draft Platform. The sew
eral propositions excited some spirited discussion
but were passe! by strong vote. An invitation
has been extended TO all parties 10 unite on tina
PLATFORM and an effort will be made 10 bring il
aud harmonic all congenal elements; with wha
success ysmains yet 10 be seen. More anon on hi
point
The town is overruming with strangers, and ma
ny find il very difficult 10 get where to lay thei
heads. hear very Little said about Scnatos. Nom
Of the parties haze yet made any definite demon
STATIONS on the subject, and the whole matter i.
quite mach ia the dark as it ever was.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
Madison correspondence.

MADISoN, Jan. 10, 1910.
~ - NJ. the Senate was called to order by the
presiding officer. All the members answered to
their names. A caucus Of the Cass Democracy
was held the pfsviods evening, at which the Offices
of tie Senate were disposed of ~ H. Smith. Of
Iowa CO., was designated for Secretary, and L. w
Schoulner of Washington, Sergeant alarms OF
course they were put str f;tt through A promo.
sition was then made for the appointment of sever
al officers, and among the rest Doorkeeper. Mr..
Chase NOV ct to strike out the proposition relative
10 Doorkceper, i1asmuch as such an officer was en-
tlrely useless, and his appointment involved pure
y unnecessary expense. No person condescended
to explain the necessity for that Office; but mas
much as King Caucus had settled the whole MAJ;
ter, and had fixed not only the place but the man
for it, the proposition of Chase was rejected by
vote of II to s.
In the House, nothing was Zone excep; to organ
I'VE temporarily. In the evening, understand
caucus was held and the offices apportoned and Of
tcers designated H. c. Hobart of Shcboygan. is
TO be Speaker Mr., Hobart has some experience
IN legislative business. and will make good Speak
er. Racine county had no consideration whatever
extended 10 her in the apporonmeut Of officers
whether from accident design | do not know
She can live, probably, should the Cass party
OF the State forget her existence.
omitted to mention that tomorrow noon the
Governor has fixed upon for the delr cry of his
Message in person.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
MINIATURES, Jan. 10.

SUIcIpE.-A young man by the name Of
HaFoa Nccker, came to the fremont
House, Wednesday evening, from Racine.
During Thursday lie appeared unweIi, 81
though not alarmingIy so until after 8 III the
evening, when he was discovered TO he in
great pain, and quite insensible. Doets.
Whitney and Dove were called on. They
bled him but il did not produce the desired
effect. lie expired at about 4 O'Clock in
the morning. Has an uncle residing in
Ohio named Moses Mecker. From post
mortcm examination, il was asccrained
that he died from the effects Of Opium; The
cause that led him to commit this rash acl
is unknown.
MILWAUKEE MAnK&T--Whea confines to az.
rive il large quantities Winter ranges from IS to
73c. Competition carried some choice samples AZ
to so. Mixed 56aG4i, Spring 5liGO Flonl
S3,25a3.37 by tue load, 3.G2a3, at retail. Cas-
1ea2O Barley 35a37, Corn IS. Potatoes 37dlI
Pork heavy, and prizes have upward tendency al
3,C0l3,25 at the closing sales.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
~ The Chicago Democrat, in speakin

~ The Chicago Democrat, in speaking
of the next House of Repres and its polit>
ical character, says of Mr. Durkee that he was
formerly Wing and on all questions distinct
from slavery will act with tie Wing party. This
is great bfunder of yours, Mr. Democrat. Mr..
Durkce has never been Wing, but was demos
crat, and let the party because it was not suff>
GENTLY radical lie is not only an abolitonist but
lard reormer, opposed TO tariffs, in favor of free
trade, and in every matter CT reform is what would
be termed ultra. We trust, Mr. Editor of the
Democrat you will be prepared to occupy and
maintain as high ground as you will find Mr.. Dur>
kce occupying and maintaining on all important
ques tons in Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
New York, Jan. 1G-7 i. NJ.

The phiIa. North American Of Ibis NOR
ming says, that after reading the report, Mr.
Foolc endcavored 10 get ii out Of the hands
of the meeting and give it private charac,
ter, making those only responsible for it
who signed. This motion was ruled out
of order. The caucus sat until o&e o clock
and the address was rccommitted by i
majority of two, and it adds its belief that
the respectable portion Of the House will
decline further connecting with it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
MADISON. Jan. II, 1910.

-iAbtSuN; Jdii L !, 10 ~.
The House assembled at o'clock. and elected
Mr. Hobart, Speaker; r. L. Ream Chief Clerk
and NJ Linden, of Lafayette, Sergcant.atarn,s.
The Senate assembled at II o clo:k
Chase gave notice of intention 10 introduce bin
TO repeal the usury laws.
The Governor sent in communication stating
that his health would not permit of the delivery OF
his Message in person, and that he had transmitted
a copy to each house.
At u VI. the reading Of the Governors Mesa DC
was commenced by the Chief Clerk This docu.
ment viii have been before your readers before this
reaches you, which renders any abstract unneces-
sary. Where it touches on the questions which
are agItating the pablo mind, it Will be found 10
be liberal. Land limitation, and freedom of the
public lands, are recommended. On the homestead
exemption, most decidedly disagree with his Ex-
celIeney. The idea OF a homestead, limited in
price is Just as preposerous to me- as the idea OF
limited price TO witch the law might ex-
empt. do not think any radical change will be
made in The homestead bill, though of co1rse |
have no means OF forming an acrurote opinion. on
this point.
AT the conclusion of the reading of the Message
Mr. Cctheren moved that 1000 copies be printed
in English 500 in German, and 500 in Norwegian
and 600 copies of the accompanying documents in
each of these languages. MIR. Sho!es moved an
amendment that so copies be printed for the use
Of the members. He stated his intention 10 op-
pose the printing for distribution by the Legisia
ure, not only OF that but all other documents Ii
hey were good, every paper in the State would
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

GETTING ON IN TIE WORLDS there
no general rule for getting on in the world
We think there is. We cannot tell what is
coming but we can hold ourselves in pre-
paralion for what may beIall. A ship that
goes forth upon the ocean is provided with
appliances both for catching the breeze and
eyadng tie storm and were il otherwise,
she would have 40 chance OF making pros
porous voyage. If we examine the history
OF men who have risen i'll society, we find
their elevation, although apparently the re-
suit OF chance, to be due, lii reality, to the
fact of their being ready to take advantage
OF the wind or the current. 70 suppose
otherwise is to suppose human beings to be
inert logs floating upon the stream, or fea-
theirs dancing in the air. When we hear of
man plodding for life at than<ess pro-
teSslon, we may, III nine cases out of ten,
conclude HIM 10 be destitute of the Informal
ton or accomplishments which would have
enabled him 10 take advantage of the thou
sand circumstances which are constantly at
work in such crowded communities as ours.
We are frequently told of persons who
have got On by chance but ii we inquire
into the particulars OF the story, we arc sure
10 discover that they possessed peculiar ca
pabilites for taking advantage of the open
ing that may have occurred. We knew a
lad who was chosen from his compeers for
a service which eventually led to prodigious
advancement. And why Simply because
this lad possessed, in higher degree than
the others, the accomplishment of penman-
Ship, which happened 10 be specially want
ed IN his new employment. The Illuslra-
lion is humble one but if we call to mind
the character of the age we live in, its va
rIed knowledge, and heightened refinement,
we shall be led from II To conclude, as a
general rule, atsomelhing more than chance
must rule the destiuics of the fortunate. To
descend still lower: suppose a cobbler work
ing at his stall i'll a vIllagc-induStriousl
soberly, perseverngly. All, perhaps, will
not do. The village is waxing 10 Il town
sangulne cobblers come faster than shoes to
mend anu the poor man sinks into destltu-
uon. Why is this ! Because he was a
cobblcr who stuck like cobblcrs' wax 10 the
prOverb, and never went beyond his last.
Because his mini was Imprisoned in his
stall. Because he was enabled to take adj
vantage of any one at the currents and coun-
ter-curentS that ale rushing and gushing in
a rising place, and when his own staguated,
could only drift like liieless log.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
Free Soil State Convention.

This body met a, Madison on the 18th of Janua>
ry Charles Darktc, # Southport, President, and
Uriei FG'nlin, OF Fou du Lac county, secretary
The attendance was respectable, and the proceeds
iags, as TO be expected. quite harmonious We
have not room for the proceedings entire this week
The following is tie truly democratic platform
adopted:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
BY LIGHTNING
REPORTED FOR THE sournPoRT TELEGRAPH.


MADISON, Jan. TN
SENATE Several notices given of
! bills to be introduced after receiving the
message. Mr.. Colhren introduced a bill
to repeal the Stationery act. of last session
which was read twice.
HOUSE.-TIarrison G.. Hobert, demo
crat, elected speaker on first ballot, by the
following vote: Hobert 81. Pike, wing,
l3. Strong, Van Buren,, 10. Scattering 3
k. L.. Ream was chosen chief clerk on the
2nd ballot by majority Of 6 over his op.
| ponent, ID. n. Johnson. A long debate
| sprung up as to the expectancy Of abolish
! ing all the sineeure offices. but before any
thing definite was done, the message was
announced. After the reading of which
both houses adjourned.
MApIsoN, Jan. 10.
10, p. NJ. SENArE.-Mr. Smith gave notice that
tomorrow, or SOME future day, he should ask lea, e
TO bring in bill 10 amend the act incorporating the
city OF Milwaukee
Mr.. Chase introduced Joint resolution in favor
OF abolIshing slavery in the District of Columbia
which was read twice
MIR BotkIn gave notice that he should nsk leave
10 Introduce bill securing Prescriptions 10 settlers
on lands belonging 10 this State.
The State treasurer sent iii his report which was
ordered 10 he printed
HOUSE.-lIouse organization compile
ted, and the Clerk ordered TO furnish each
member with30 newspapers, ,eeeki!y-alss
to pay fnembcrs poslages out of contingent
fund.
The Speaker said he would announce
the Standing Committees tomorrow morn
ing.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

The TELEGRAPH PRoGREssrNG,-Ihe
Bostoniqns are in extacies over new tri-
umph of the Telegraph. 1t satisfies even
Yankee " Observation-Disclosures" "A Bel has
been actually RING in Boston Jy man IN
Neio lork! The Traveller says in order
TO demonstrate the reliability Of the new
system of striking immediate fire alarms
in The presence OF the City Council, one
of the New York wires was attached to The
machine in this city, and the operator then
directed by Telegraph to strike the bell here
4 certain number of times, which was in
standy done. Thus-BoSton told New
York to ring an alarm for fire IT, District
No, -. The correspondent in New York
Immediately sent on his reply by The same
wires, The electrical action upon which IN
standy caused the deep toned bell connect
ed with the apparatus near the City Hall,
TO be rung this great fire alarm bell being
thus sounded in this city by the operator at
the Geographic office in New York"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

CURING THE CHoLERA-Dr. Handyside,
the first English physician in ST. Petersburg,
Russia, had, up to Nov. 2lst, treated one
thousand two hundred eases of Cholera, in
one large establishment, and lost only fhir>
Teen patients. In almost all eases prompt
assistance and care succeeded in effecting a
cure. -RepnHe.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

stand by them till the victory was finally won.-
The speech had an excellent effect, and believe
none doubted the sincerity Of the speaker. Every
effort has been made and is making TO produce an
union OF all persons and all parties, favorable 10
the principles OF this platform. Many OF the Free
soil party as may have been conjectured, repndlae
the features of the new platform, and many from
-other parties approve them trust the effect will
be, and | think it will, to unite all friends OF pro-
gress and reform. At present the clements are in
commoiion, and what they viii finally settle down
to, remains to be seem
The matter OF Senator yet remains one of con
lecture. The parties are however gradually con
centrating their forces, and tomorrow. probably
there will be efforts made ON all hands, 10 settle tn,
preferences OF their respective parties hazard
I NJ conjecture as 10 the result.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
New YORK, Jan. 1913 Pm.

1t is now reportes that Col. Graham, IN
spccor General of the L.. S. Army, whose
death was announced few days since, is
not dead. The mistake arose from the
death Of bis brother.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

come so1 a'sI 'oa3 81 for common and fair brands
''a'e anu western Fair Genesce GAO 1913 Grhirs
market quiet For @ Wheat, LOCAL. 10 offered
The supply OF yellow cam, which is wanted cor.
tlnaes light, White setting 5laG25 yellow os
Northern % offered. Sales at 55a5J for inferior
69a6s4 good samples Oats 4lai} fop Nor,hsrn
Pork sold at l4,e5al4,50 for puns, ax4s IS so for
mess.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
MADISON, 18th Jan, 1910.


The standing committees not ha,ins been yet
announced IN the Senate, of course that body Was
bat little prepared 10 enter upon general business
Mr.. Horn introduced proposition that each
member I've authorised TO order 100 copies per
week OF any paper papers in the state for his
use. Mr.. Cothren moved 10 amend by striking
out 100 and Inserting so. Messrs. Shoes CHASE
and Boyd, opposed the original and amendment
A vote was taken which resulted in tie and O.
The casting vote devolyed on the President, who
voted in the ne sative, and both propositions were
lost. Mr. Kinney introduced resolution directing
the postage oil members 10 be charged TO the state
1t was opposed by Mr.. SholeS and was supported
by MIR. Lagkin, and was GsIasLy adopted. Mr..
Botklhs resolution relative 10 the employment Of
Chaplain up. TWAS so modified as to direct
the President to invite the resident clergy OF Mad
Ison 10 open the sessions with prayer, aud then
passed Mr.. Botkius resolution to employ le-
| porter, was not reached when the Senate adjourn
cd to meet on Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
My views with regard 10 charging postage and
papers TO the state have been elsewhere expressed
have the opinion also that there exists no right,
either in law or equity. 10 appoint u chaplain and
pay him out of the state funds
! The standing Committees were announced before
the Senate Adjourned,
/ On Monday, as you are aware the election of a
| Senalof Is provided lor by law j he I ass GemOc
gJcy, in caucus to day, nominated |, p Walker
They have majority, but whether they will sue.
coed in electing him think is predetermined -
The other parties guess have not yet Tally deter
mined on the course OF action. You will be made
acquainted with the result, by telegraph, before
this reaches you, and Therefore speculations are
/ useless.
The Free Democratic State Convention had al
| adjourned meeting hast night 1t was mainly Il
fisicn to speech from MIR Codding, W ho addressed
the audience for an hour or tao III his usually able
and eloquent manner.
.lsscmJly-1he proceedings Of the House to-day
possess but l:tle interest. Some unimpoltant qucs
tions were diseased, and considerable unimportan
printing ordered. The standing committees wer,
, announced. Mr. Strong, OF our county, is chairman
Of the Judiciary committee; Mr.. Thorp is on tn
committee OH Schools and School Lands. The re
rsors OF the laws made to-day report of their do
ings so far as they have gone. On motion Of Nh
Barber, the llou,e resoS ed, the Senate concurrng
to appoint JOINT commltte Of e from the Hous
and from the Senate, to whom these revised law
shall be referred. The House then adjourned unit
Monday rlorAing 70 O'Clock.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

MADISON, Jan. 1G-o M
Isaac p. IVaher reelected L, S Senator for s;x
years from TIE 18th OF March next. Pie was chosen,
on the first ballot, by majority Of three.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19
BuFFALo, Jan. lG-3 p. nj.

About 20 houses were burned in London,
Canada West. last night, mostly situated on
Dundas street.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

ERIE, Jan. u.
A female Buffalo, weighing 500 lbs. was
killed yesterday by Mr.. Willis, five miles
west of thia placc--thc only one seen in
this part of the country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

lake PINcH or GoLn A correspondent
Of the Newburyport Herald, under date OF san Fran
cisco, DC. 18th, says that il is common practice
among those who sell liquor by the glass 10 take a
'plnch Gust as would take snuff from the
bag Of his customer, held open for the purpose Tor
one glass of watered whiskey; about SIS can be Ia
ken up in this way by almost any one, but those
whe are in practice can do more than this.
Bishop Potter Of the Episcopal Church in Pons'
syigania, has prepared form OF prayer 10 be used
ia all TIE churches OF the diocese, while the Asiasg
Cholera is threatening US with its rasages This
PRAYER to be most ciiectual should be ased vita
sackcloih and ashes--in hot water Of course Ia
this case the word is not watch and pray but scrub
aud pray hronofpe
Miss Dix is petitoning the North Carolina Leg
islatnre 10 endow a Lunais Asylum, ard with so
mt CT success that joins committee bias reported
abll arpropriatng $4,000 for the purpose.
NEW HAMPsHIRE--The Plurality Bill Is now
we suppose Iasv. Hereafter, MeJabefs Oh CoE-
eress aud Presidential Electors, will bs chosen BY
plurality, Instead of majority vote.
tzg Louis Philippe. the Niagra Chron-
icle learns. has purchased Stamford PARK
Upper Canada. and will shortly establish
his residence there. "A
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

II The great length of The Governors Message
(Which we publish to>day) compels us to leave ouf
several advertisements. We hope our advertising
friends will extend us their indulgence for this week
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

TnE NEW YoRK SLAVE CAsE-Belt. the negro
recently kidnapped in New York has been dis
charged by Judge Edmonds on the ground first
that there was no proof OF his having been slave
IN Maryland; and secondly, that the laws Of New
York dad not recognize property in aan. riskt
eous decision. An immense croltt'was in vai,6,,
around the court, and Immediately on the an.
nouncement OF the dccis,on Belt was carried in
triumph TO place OF satisfy,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

THE PUELIc DoMArx-From the Report Of
the Commissioner OF the General Land Office. il
appears that the public domain comprises, as near,
Iy as can be estimated from official data, ll42,2I7.
w acres. This much remained Of the property of
the country on the 3Olh of September last ait.c
: having disposed of ll2. 02GOO3 acres The great
body OF II LES in the territories west eff the Ms
sIsslppl liver and east of the Rocky mountains.
and ~ Oregon, New Mexico and Upper California.
The quantity remaining undisposcd of in tho,
several states is as follows:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-19

NEW YoRK, Jan 1G-7 p. N.
Flour market hea..,. Held about &C. lower