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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-29

"A CrWoslry.--\Hc had the pleasure Of Sec
lnE, few days since, the mdentcal mail bag
which was used between Hartford, Middleton.
and New Haven, in l776. Ii is the shape and
size ola large pocket. about p inches long and
i broad, and would hold, we should think. from
hily TO one hundred letters What contrast
with the mail bags of the present day! We
learn that the bag has been presented 10 The Ills
torical Society, by gentleman who had it from
the widow Of Mr.. Hobbie, who was ut that time
postmaster at Middletown.--[ Hartford Counnt
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Terms

The FELEGRkF is printed on alarge double me
dunn sheet aud contains greater amount Of read
ing matter than aity paper in the State out of the
city of milwaukee, The terms of subscription;
which under ordinary circumstances we shall al
ways rigidly adhere to, follows:
$l,75 per year, at the time of subscribing.
200 per year, if not paid at the time Of subscri
bing 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, 1849-06-29
An OLD NrwspIER.-The New York

An OLD NEwsPArER.-The New York
Evening Post, which dates the commence
ment of its present series atl80l, has been
favored with a copy Of paper bearing the
same name, dated Sept. 8. 1916. The
donor is DicdcricIl Duickinck, aged I25
years. The sheet is twelve inches long
and eight wide. with two columns on page.
Il contains foreign news. There is intel
ligence from Hague 10 the lst of June
j, took two or three months 10 hear from
Hague then-news from Vienna Of the 9Th
of June, from Frankforlto theJi from Liege
OF the 10th, and from Brussels Of the Goth.
The French were then preparing TO send
supplies 10 enable Quebec TO sustain itself
against the EnglIsh-the French army was
laying siege 10 Mons-the Austrian and
Spanish armies were ready for a battle
before Placen,ia-Europe in short was con.
yulseI with general war, aud il Scotland
civil war was raging.
Among the advertisements is one offering
rewards for deserters belonging to an expi-
dilion against Canada, and one Of farm for
sale al 8loomendae. on the Hudson, togeth-
err with horses, cows, wagons, and one negro
enumerated amoug the personal property.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-29

At leicester, Simeon Merchant has a cat
which has nursed and brought upa litter of
Young foxes. They are two months cid yet She
watches over them with the utmost fondncss, and
they repay It hind, though il any other cat is
thrown into their kennel, they tear il in pieces.
Madam puss is 50 fond other foxy bargain that
she treats her own offspring with indifference.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-29

a French inkeeper has opened a hotel and
restaurant in the ruins Of Pompeii, close 10 The
barracks formerly occupied by the Roman SOL
.dlers.
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VENICE.

DINNER IN A CALIFORNIA SHIP.--A cor
respondent of the Albany Journal furnishes
the following bill of fare on board CALI
forna ship:
Act l. Overture with hapd.bel, by stew
ard. All rush down! Hope! Joy In
creased animation
Act 2. Grace said very long! Free
quent nudges under table! Anxious CLAM
ces atcovels! Yawns
Act3. Covers taken off! Corned Bees
and mush displayed Indignation Scowls
and suppressed oaths -. !.
Act4 Plates changed! Knives not ditto
Increased hopes Indian meal! Con-
tempt? More oaths !
Act 5. Grace again said All pour UP
stairs Unsurpassed murmnrs Grand
tableau of Disguised men Curtain falls
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-29

SEEKING GAME AgD MAKING GAME.-"Well
fafTnr, Won lod rs your woods was a good
place TOR hunting; now we ye tramped through
IL lor three hours ard foBud 30 game
Just so--weil. ! calculate as eeneral thing
tils less 2nns tA-sc Is tho more hunting you
have
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4 a lady of largo landed property in Ireland, has
been actually imprisoned for the taxes due on her
estate She has neither tenants nor money.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-29

the will of the people can only be displaced
by the ruin of our cities, and by the tota!
destruction Of the people"
MAZZrNf.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-29

SINGULAR CASES OF CHOLERA" An
eminent medical practitioner of Petersburg,
Va, was recently called to attend lady in
Chesterfield, the messenger informing him
that she was attacked with the Cholera.
lie promptly waited on her and assisted to
relieve her pains by bringing into the world
smart boy. At Richmond, tcor8e case,
occurred. The Faculty were called upon to
relieve lady. marked as victim of the
cholera, and the result was tho birth of Il
pair Of twins and the rapid recovery of the
sick lady. In both instances life was pro-
duced instead Of death, and both exemplify
the folly Of tho insane fear which turns
every attack of disease into cholera.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-06-29
THE POpE's ALLOCUTION..

The Pope has issued an address, In
which he enters fully into the question
which is now. al issue between him and the
Romans. Having given history of ihs'
entire proceedings from his elevation 10 the
papal throne down to the present time, he
announces the course which he is hence-
forth resolved TO pursue. lie then says;
"Seized with a supreme and ineXpressi.
BILE grief at the sight of-hese fearful caiam-
tiles pressing on the church, and on the IN
habitants of our states-knowing also THAI
our charge imposes on us the duty oil ma
kirg every endeayor TO put step TO them,
we took care on the 4lh of December, last
year, to impore the aid OF all princes and
all nations, some of which are not bound
to us by the rites of Catholic unity, yet
came forward TO testify TO us IN tho most
impressive manner the sentiments oil good
will they entertained in our regard. This
fact, at the same time that il mltlga!es and
appeases the poignant grief of our soul. IS
another proof of this truth, that God will
ever come TO the aid of tho church."
His Holiness adds:
ave raise ourselves, therefore, in this
hope, that by the help OF God, those Cath
Ole nations embracing the cause OF the
church and of the Sovereign Pontiff, the
common father of all the faithful, will has
ten themselves TO run 10 establish the tent
poral Sovereignty of, the apostolic see, TO
secure to our subjects peace and tranquil
ty, and that the enemies of our most holy
religion, and of civil society, should be
driven from the city OF Rome. and from the
entire ecclesiastical state.
VENICE.
THE BLocKADE.-The latest accounts
represent Venice as closely bockaded by
the Austrians by land and sea. Her gals
LIANT inhabitants were greatly distressed by
the blockade; all their frewood supplies
were consumed, and they were burning
anything that came to hand to cook their
victuals. 1t was calculated that Venice
could not hold out beyond a fortnight unless
provisions became cheaper and more plen-
Uful,
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| (NERTAIN CURE FOR TOOTHACHE.-Ifanvpe person
By appiuaton Of asse 1sabrry isoM a"s,
and YET tbs tooth will be protected by il from all decay,
property belongs almost exclusively this tooth wash and
many such cures have been caused by OF WHICH the fol-
lowing mentioned
Much benefit has been derived by m family and many
ne y w employed BY N
an immediate and eec,un remedy for oohaohe, and pre-
serves the teeth, gums and mouth from disease Il is
Toothaehe has been cured in minute by Wheelers
leabery Tooth Wash to my certain knowledge; and
specially solicit thar those Who suffer with ,oo1hsehe
Sold at the Depot, Nos and 2 Browns Hotel.
-, CURE FOR SORENESS OF THE GUMS.
gums, win find Whoelers Teaberry Tooth Wash most
efectual remedy alleviate soreness, and that
the gums to sound and pleasant condition. and preserves
Having used Wheeers Teaberry Tooth Wash for diseased
much of order that the lower teeth could
tue ii d sw & tooth s "h
rs ana u.s. s'ff ahEf fvS'
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE GUMS
In all of soness of the gums though the teeth
may have been Insecure and loose in the gums perfect
oosene.s Of the teeth by the gums having become sod
fled and compact and the teeth shened and made firm
al !. P TodS By few applications Of whseer' Tea
Having had scan my teeth, attended by of
few applications entirely took the scurf from my teeth,
and made perfect and final mend
~ ~ f - wy P"' g SLE WNss
Ih.v.,..a xu,o.,..,. ,.. w HN 80
usou neeieL ieaoety loo!n w asa, ana iouho
10 any o.her ar.,cie ~ taofoushy removes
soul senehchs anu so'iaHes !ne gums WniGn nrhiy
Depot Nos i and Browns Ho,sI
TIA ,,o ~ Whi >, T n t IN Cr u nS pomo.
uSI VI :" eaoey room WASH Ut once ar
s. Oh VI .'lo gums anu ,oovcs al Tue iIri'atoh
i e,I lpa.ses 'nc oeeoiha' ana keeps uie
h h.us ,ipsod i{.nIar, T .lao. rr.A W.. r. 49,
nase I'eu /" neeier !eaneiry !ootn WASH ior Two
, S,h ~ o Iu'. ailce ., inc snu nave ever
nv rn,s and ,e, V was s .1 , use ~ whch h"ochs
"y su"i' ""o prevents ieh from 9eSa'nH r s1rr,s
, ~Loh"H :. AEo'
During the eehing OF child, to alleviate soreness and
OWING 10 the severity Whcelers leabery looth Wash
much diluted was used and subdued all and
fever proving superior article wash the gums OF chill
den whle teehng FOR this purpose, hrs dilute 1t with
water until 1t Is very weak. Li.H
- - ~ s. LAWRENCE,
Depo NOS, and =, Browns Hotel
KEEPS THE TEETH, GUMS, AND MOUTH PURE
AND SWERTENS THE BREATH
IN pefb NJ
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SANDS SARSAPARlLLA,

nor the and cure of diseases arising from
an impure blood Of the
lula or Kings Evil Obstinate Erupons
Pmpes PustuIes the Face
ingorm letter Scad Head Enlargement and Pain
and Joints Stubborn Ulcers Syphic symptoms catca
arising udcous Of Mercury
Ascte Dropsy Exposure or mpudence in Lie Also Chronic
Constitutional Disorders.
In this preparation strongly concentrated all the medicinal
properties Of sarsapaa combined with the most ecua aids
simples of the
table Kingdom and has been fully tested not only BY patients
ply csnr that has received their
qualified and the appreciation OF the public and
has established its own merits reputation Tor value and
pr Diseases have been cured such not furnished in the
OF time past and what mas ALREADY zone o me
who have used II capable o. doing ior me mons sun
and struggling with disease purhs cieahses strengthens
the Of me- ana huses new sor inc
whoie animal frame - -. ..,.
ANOTHER CURE VI qSChofOLA
The following striking will be permanent
scrouls commends itself all similarly af
aiced !: .
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MEDAL OF PRESIDENT HYLoR.-Mr H. X, Brown on
Tuesday gave the finishing touchesto medallion portrait
of General Taylor from which, by order of the secretary
of the Department Of be Lserg.e =AA s-.-'s sS---a
.e, among the Indians. As specimen OF
portraiture, well work of art this one of the
best things we have seen for many day. Mr.. Brown
has been particularly happy in fixing the character Of the
President, developed in his profile The medals
be struck at the United States mint in Philadelphia.
National Inteltgencer
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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.

PROPOSALS. FOR FUEL.
HEADQUARTERS MARINE RPS,
QUkRrERMASrERs OFFICE,
Washington, May IL, l849.
SEPARATE PROPOSALS will be reseived a this office
- until II O'clock M Monday, the lOh day Of June
next for furnishing such quantities Of best oak wood
thracite btuminous coal, may be required the
quarterly requsoi, Of the commanding officer of each
the following stations, from LIST July lS the Goth june
1850, viz;
Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gospsr, near Norfolk Virginia.
Pensacola, Florida
Washington, District of Coumba.
Each proposal will separately the price per cord for
the wood per ton for the best anthracite coal, and per
bushel Tor the Unanimous coal.
Wood coal will be furnicheJ the option of the gov
eminent, and will be delivered piled and measured
such point each commanding officer may designate,
Tree OF expense to the United States.
Persons desirso" OF proposing for the supply
tain the probable quantity that will be required by refer
to the several commanding officers.
No bid will be entertained unless panied by the
names of two sureties OF known responsibility.
To be endorsed Proposals for Fuel"
AUG. A. NICHOLSON,
May 13-w3w Quarermaster Marine Corps.
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Notice OF the removal OF the Land ONCE from the
Falls Of st. Cr0ix," wisconsin, to saltwater" In
Minnesota Territory.
TTNDER authority of the first section of the of Con-
u gress entitled An act for changing the location OF the
additional land district in the State of Wisconsin,, ap
proved March Q, lSi9 do hereby declare and make
known that and after the hirteth day of June
S9 the land office for the sale OF the public lands in the
Chippewa land district shall be removed fom the Falls oil
ST. Crox (Wisconsn) to Saltwater, in ST. CIoix county
Minnesota Territory.
Given under my hand the city Of Washington, this
z. TAYLOR.
BY the President;
RICHARD M. YOU'VE,
Commissioners of the General Land Office.
Mar 3l-1aWI3W
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E'OR sALE.-A valuable and beautifully situated farm,
the Washington Race Course, and about two and
half miles from the Centre Market House, fine road
This farm contains within small fraction OF three hun
woodland and the balance in good cultivation and the soil
much improved.
The i'm povements of two-sory farm house,
dwelling Tor farm hands, new twostory stable and
coach house. barn and corn house, and other small build
ngs extensive kitchen garden with extensive ho.-beds,
and pretty extensive orchard of the most select fruit OF
various kinds.
The whole is well fenced the title ndisputabe, the
price moderate, and terms easy IL is believed that more
healthy location be found in this District, and
convenience of Rock creek crossing OF it, and
fine mill within forty yards of the land. The tract is
everywhere well watered with fine springs.
For further information, inquire Of Thomas Carbery, o.
Washington, Lewis Carbery, of Georgetown
Nal n--tf
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TO OUR sUBsCRIBERs.

The viii be sntsrd upon books unless ne
psyn~nt OF the Subscription be naAs n sAvasoA
Distant subscribers forward snsy by lss tbs postage
which viii be paid BY h sssusd BY sursslvss In
ssie transmission 40
The COUNTRY PAPER published weekly duxipG
sions Of Congrsss. end ssakwesky dariag recess
subscrpteas fer psssod Less than viii osivsd
terms propsriobsAte the above annsal Esd
90 POSTMASTERS suthossd 10 sgsnts By
sending DAILY With snsless
WEEKLY sabscrbsrs, with snssssd
with ee snsasssd will - sntsd ospy II hs
edition ~ thsy furnish subscxibssy Cor, svu>(A
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CAUTION EXTRA,

hUEL Clare
Iy~..as ne io'y sad % VA, est va, fonsry
HI sI he not ne y enins out e.rds headed irrks u.sks
Ia week. wiFH
Te~o,snd ssp he .m p'a angie
public not bat
ORIGINAL OLD Dr. Jacob
ssnes family the Of
49, JACOB Townsend.
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CORNELIUS p. VAN NESS AND FRANCIS A DICK
~ ms will continue attend the preparing and prose-
cutting OF claims of citizens of the United States against
Mexico before the Board of Commissioners which will
meet the 10Th of the present month. They have had
great deal of experience and recovered large amounts be-
lore former boards. Their terms will be moderate.
All letters addressed to either of them Washington,
post paid will receive prompt attention.
Anil al
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Lives insured 10l
MORRIS ROBINSON. President.
SAML. HANNAY, Secretary.
Charles De Seding, No: H. Todds Buildings, Pennsyl
vana avenue agent; w. Johnston, NJ d. opposite city
Post Office, 7lh street, physician.
Pamphlets explanatory of the principles and operations
of the company can be Obtained on application Mt the
agents Office.
6-4t
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LOAN WANTEDI-$l,OO 600 is wanted on or efore the
9th Of June for year, for much longer time
as the lender may wish and real estate security, located
the centre OF the city, insured for than the
amount in three different insurance companies and
property yielding rent of more than 81 80 per year.
larger amount, little less, would be objection and
preferred the interest will be paid quarterly, half yearly
or yearly in Advance.
Apply through the Washington city post Office and an in
tervlew may be had.
:, ROBERT GOODLOE.
May 4-3tawiflmos
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(MNPNrlNG, Floor Oilcloths, and Furnishing
~ Goods Generally.-P H. KOOE u Co., Market
Space between 7 and 9th Streets would respectfully ask
the attention OF citizens and housekeepers gene rally their
very extensive assortment OF furnishing dry goods every
description adapted to the present and approaching
sons among which they name
b,Ooo yards superior Ingram carpcng spring de-
signs
800 yards superior imperial ply Competing, English
1000 yards A. 3d. and Venetian carpeng for pas
sages and steps
1000 yards tapestry and Brussels Competing, low
priced
700 yards chintz baizes, l24 and 81
30 pieces floor olcloths, from yards wide
10 different designs of very superior English oilcoths
which will be TO fit any sha ped passage or
hall, in entire piece, some of VIII CHI very
rich and elegant
H5 pieces premium mattings every width
Also sheetngs, counterpanes, table damasks
Dainask tablecioths, satin damask napkins
Iowellngs. table and piano covers
Door mats cheneille and tufted rugs, &c.
All OF which determined offer upon such terms
as 10 Insure sale to any who may favor with a call. All
we ask is comparison Of stock and prices with those
OF our neighbors AD 27-3mw4wiI
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May l5 1919.
WANTED, about !, 800 fence posts, to be delivered
place may be directed They must be- of the best red
CEDAR less than eight feet long, less in size than five
furnishing posts, any size larger will communicate
this Office the number they furnsh, the size, and
price, and earliest period within which they be de-
vered. MUD,
Commissioner of Public Buildings.
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Notice 20 Claimants


TUCKER u ADDISON General Agents, office on 9Th
street, (Coenans Budings,) four doors north of Penn
syvania avenue.
Beverley Tucker and John E. Addison have assoca ted
themselves for the purpose OF prosecuting claims of kinds
before Congress- and the several departments Of the general
government.
All communications (post paid) addressed to the above
following gentlemen,
Hon. Geo NJ Dallas Vice President of the United States
hon John Nc Supreme Court OF the United States
hon. Robert J. Walker, Secretary Of the Treasury.
non Jno \ Mason, Secretary of the Navy.
Hon. K. M. T. Hunter, United States Senate
Element Coz, d., Georgetown, ID. c.
Jno E. Add1son attorney ataw, will, continue 20 give
personal attention business before several courts Of
Maryland and Virginia July is-iv
American Hotel,
Broad,oay, corner Of Barclay street, N.w York
THE proprietors, TABER " BAGLEY, respectfully an
L their friends and public that thew ave
leased this wel-known hotel, and have made many i'm
porant improvements and repairs. A new and sblendd
ladies' ordinary will be completed, also additional
rooms on Broadway.
Ii is furnished entirely with furniture made or
Prcssy TO their order is their determination to
make 1t of tho best and most fashionable reor,s Go
the travelling public that found in this country
Its situation unsurpassed being directly in front of m,
Park and Fountain, where the Croton continually play
ing, cooling AID refreshing the also within short is
lance OF the steamboat and raroa,. landings.
The tables will all times be bount,fuly supplied with
tho delicaces OF the and their wines liquors
having been selected with great care, give
satisfaction.
The propetos hope. by personal poitcne.s and ntten
uon to merit the support and confidence oil the public.
JOB TABER, Boston
NRw York. Feb 26, 1879
lin
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ALLIGATOR FIcHr-An incident of the Crevdsss.-The
quarters Of Col Claiborne Sauves crevasse.
some four feet under water. Night before last veteran
alligator from st. Tammany concluded to pay the colonel
visit Taking his course quietly through the cornfeds
and pastures he thought it would be polite to call at the
cabin of the s.drver" or head man, and inquire If the
colonel was at home Finding the door closed he walked
under the house. and beloved haloo at the top OF his
voice Getting no answer he commenced tremendous
hounderng and humping. lifting up the flooring, and
scattering the little "niggers" in every direction The
hubbub soon reused the sleepers They jumped out Of
bed in terrible stew raked up light. and at the same
moment were bouncing among the rafters the visitor
underneath lifting up plank, and then another, hing,
inc The whole crowd off their legs fast as they could
strais hten them out ~
Such scene of confusion never witnessed. The
dakes were completely bewildered, and their outcries
soon drew tine whole establishment together The planks
were drawn up. and there was-not OLD Nck-but Tel,
low much uglier tremendous alligator with expanded
avs shaking his monstrous tail in defiance, and sweep
ing il round in rapid semi circles The instant he was
discovered two huge dogs leaped upon him, but the con-
test did not last for moment One he struck dead with
his sweeping tail, the other he cranched between his
bloody Jaws BY this time the negroes got their dander
up They rushed upon him with axes maus and oind,
die" until one Of them thrust burning brand down his
etd throat He is of grth, and measures over
fifteen feet--N. o. Delta, May 10.
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OLD
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I AND WARRANTS wANTED.-The highest msrke
IL price will be given for land warrants by u
May 1873, CORCORAN IL RIGGS