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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

SENSIBLE AT LAsT.-The Mobile Herald
speaking of Senator Douglass Territorial
Bill. says:
1.-The destiny Of California is TO be free,
and we presume this destiny might as well
be fixed now as later. 1t may save con.
tenlion in Congress, from which no posi-
bic good can come to the SOUTH"
Who would have supposed that any
southern paper would ever be reduced 10
such graceless admission as this :!
California fixed free by Congress,
without disnnion nay, to save connect
ion, from which no possible good can
come to the SOUTH"
Senator Douglass must hurry up new
amendment to his bill or he will be attacked
by the Charleston Mercury before spring,
as slavery propagaDdst.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
An Awful TagcGiy---A Citizen OF
Cleveland Murdered.

1t Is our painful duty 10 announce tic murder
oil one OF oar most Cstimabc citizens. HIS name
was David Johnson. He was in The employ o.
Hiiard q Smith buying cattle, and was at tue
time IN Mercy county III this State. He h2G put
up at tavern in Marion, where he in,ended to
make ii headquarters for u time-had explained to
the landlord his business and rs usual the next day
had gone into the country around to look for cat
tie. The landlord knowing that he had consider,
able money upon his person, sought him when
ab lnt twelve miles from MS tavern and lone in
by place, shot han, robbed him, dragged his body
some distance and deposited it between two logs
and covered The same with brush Johnson eigu-
ed death until the landlord LETT, when soon after
teImster wass passing by and made himself heard
TO say, "Put me in your wagon and drive 10 the
tavern as fast possible The tednstcr did So
taking Kim TO the same tavern where lie put up
On arriving, the landlord cane out 10 take the
horses, when Johnson raised his head and eNclain-
ed b., = hat is the man uho shot me He has two
thousand dollars OF my money. and III en- min
utes after, Johnson was deal
Tie la dIocd, overwhelmed at the evidences OF
his guilt gave himself up, confessed The murder,
and is now in Jail.
Truth is indeed stranger than fiction That
johnson in his dying extremity should insist upon
being carried twelve miles in a lumber wagon to
convict his murderer is not considered al all re-
markable by those who knew him He was
man OF great probity Of character unddunted cour-
age-had been a cattle buyer for many wears and
handled al immense amount OF money. lie under
stood well the dangers Of his calling, went armed
and had had some cXper encc in the stratcgems of
robbers Ii must have been a shrewd villain who
found him off his guard, and hot to be circum, ent-
ed he yielded up his last breath to BRING his muir
dcrer TO justice.
Johnson leaves devoted wife and an interesting
family in this city to mourn his urt,mey death.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

II 1t wouli mol read we'll in history 10 say
1.-THE Onion Of The Thirty Uni'et States Of .fme'7ca
disSolred because The Congress Of the United
States abolished the pens of Stare Traders in the
City of Washington" And yet il is because OF
this attempt by Mr.. Colt in the House Of Repre-
sentatves, that Messrs. Calhoun * Co. have held
their Southern Caucus, and threaten such dissoa-
ton Of the Union. These Slave Pens, and the Slave
Trade we know, are as offensive in the South gen
orally in the City of Washington. The Slave
Trade and Slave Traders, everywhere, IN all parts
Of the United States, are odious.-aud as odous in
South Carolina as in New York,-but when they
are pitched under the shadow Of the Capitol at
Washington, they are nuisances that ought by gen.
era consent 10 be abated, if for other reason
than this, that they the themes oil constant
abuse Of US by foreigners from all parts OF the
WORLDLY. Y. Express.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9

in the Senate, Mr.. Underwood offered petition
asking an appropriation the part of The govern
ment TO remove the free colored population to Lii
IBERIA, or beyond the jurisdiction of the United
Ststes, and moved its reference.
Mr.. Hale moved 10 lay the question of reception
on the table, and called for the yeas and nays
Yeas TO- Nays 35
NJ Dayton moved TO postpone the subject till
TO morrow-carred
Mr. Pierce offered Joint resolution for the ap-
pointment OF Geoog,st for the survey of the
territory oil California and Oregon and that the
salary be fixed at $4,000 per annum. Read twice
and referred to'the committee on the public lands
Mr.. Berrien, of the Judiciary committee, to
which was referred the bill for admitting Caifor
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
A newly constituted instrument for giving 6r

newly constructed instrument for giving fire
alarms has been successfully exhibited in Boston.
The bells rung BIZ Telegvaph. The great hell
IN Boston was rung by the telegram onerator i,
New York. and so effectual was it that ali the 9TH
er bells followed suit-the engines turned ont and
ire burst ioFthl The latter, saws the n Y
Cour. d End, was more than was bargained for
The Illinois Legislature is in session-Gov "a.
sey presiding officer of the House
A resolution instructing the Senators to vote for
the WIlmot Proviso clause in any bill organizing
governments for our new Territories was laid on
the table in the House by a vote of IS to 81 Try
it again, Free Soil men of the Legislature OF all
the orthern Senators in Congress, Messrs Doug
lass and Breese the most need instructions.
IL Land warrants are selling at Milwaukee for
Sll3, and at Chicago for Sll0.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

THE GOLD DoILAR.-The great increase which
may be expected in the circulation Of gold, should
says the Pennsylvania, induce Congress TO autho-
rize the coming of gold dollars. In Spain and South
America we believe they have gold coin low as
ninety cents. God dollars should be introduced to
take the place of the filthy shin-plaso:s that have
flooded onr country for years, and banks not to be
permitted to Issue notes of less denomination than
five or ten dollars
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
One thino is cerlain-That W;s,,r,s

One thing is cerlain.-That Wstar's
Basam Of Wild Cherry is far the best remedy now
ed Tor all distressing coughs, and diseases OF the
lungs The cures being performed are really as
tonlshing the world Dr. Nistars Celebrated prep
araiion is wholly an innocent reff,edy-being COM
posed principally OF the Wild Cherry, and extract
o! Pine; combined by new chemical process,
with the genuine Iceland moss. another of Natures
great curatiyes for pulmonary diseases.
Those who want remedy that will surely cure
should send Immediately 10 the store of
Dr. Striker, and p. p. Green, Agents for South
port; s johnson, Racine; L. Curtis, Geneva
Price 81 per bottle or six for So.
~ He sure to get Wistars Balsam Of WildCher-
ry-thcre are limitations.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

NJ Wheat still continues to come in freely. The
AVERAGE is from to 10, 900 bushels per day-and If
the capacity of all the warehouses in the place De
found sufficient for storage, there will be not much
less than half q million of bushels OH hand for ship
me ut from this port in the spring.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

NATIONAL REFoRM IN CoSGREss-We clip
the following from the Congressional proceedings
Of the 2lst ult The subject must and will have TO
be met sooner or later IN our Congressional and
Legislative councils The people are demanding il,
and when they speak, their servants must obey:
Mr.. McClelland, OF Mich, offered resolution
10 give the public lands to actual settlers, they pay
ing cost OF surveys, &c
air. Thompson, of Indiana, moved TO lay it on
the liable
ne vote was taken by yeas and nays, and was
decided IN the affirmative, yeas lol, nays 6l.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

LAND WARRANTS AND Pre- EMPTIoNs.-
The Mineral Point Tribune SAYS that Mo-
ses Nj. Strong has received decision of
Commissioner YOU'VE, which determines
that either cultivation or settlement under
the pre-empiion law, guards the land from
being located by military land Warrants
This is decision of some interest.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
I 70223 so

IL \ Wilmot Provso resolution passed the SEN
ate of Illinois by vote of ii to l. ltinsructs the
Senators from that State, and requests the Repre-
sentatives, to do what they towards securing
the adoption of the proviso principle in any bill pro-
viding for the organization of new governments in
the territory acquired of Mexico. Messrs Doug
lass and Breesc will probably have chance to obey
or resign.
Since the above was i'll type, the resolutions in
structng Senators passed b5th Houses,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

A FACT WORTHY OF SABBATH DAYS
REFLECTIoN.-An Intelligent contractor on
the Hudson River railroad has estimated
that more powder was consumed in three
months on that work, this fall, than was
used in the whole Mexican war. Over five
thousand men were employed on this road
the last monthly. I. Ere. POSI-.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

IL Norwalk aid Saiidusky Banks are down
The first closed on the Sd of January, and the other
on the 4th. One, that Of the Norws'k, is considered
to be hopeless failure, while in the case of the
Sandusky some hope is entertained that she will be
abe to redeem her paper. Amattcr of great doubt,
hnunNer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
MADISON, Jan. lO-6, ?. NJ.

MADISON, Jan. 100, p. NJ.
The House was called to order by D N. John
son, late Clerk, and the roll being called quorum
was found present. Timothy Burns of Iowa, was
appointed Speaker pro tenn; D. N. Johnson, Clerk
and Mr.. McLinden, Sergeant>at arms. The rules
and joint rules of the last House were adopted, and
the usual committees appointed. The committee
to see the Governor reported that he would meet
the two branches of the Legislature tomorrow at
noon. The House then adjourned until to morrow,
Q o'clock, A. NJ.
The Senate met at - o'clock. The Lieutenant
Gov. took The chair, and in the absence the Clerk
directed Gen. Smith TO call the roll! The new
members then appeared and took their seats
The Senate then proceeded to elect their officers
u We expected to be able to lay before our
readers the Message Of the Governor in our pres
ent number, as we had made arrangements to get
it by Telegraph At IL NJ, yesterday, the Mes
sage was delivered, and the Teegraphic operator
at Milwaukee, few moaents after u, commenc-
ed telegraphng it to Racine and Southport. At
ter transmitting what follows, the wire broke. Our
readers may look for the remainder in our next
number.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

The Express says: Mr.. and Mrs. RAN
DALI, the Scotch Giant and Giantess, who
have several times exhibited themselves in
this cisy, we learn, hsve recently had son
borne to them, al their residence, near Min
eral Point, Wisconsin, whose weight at
three days old, was twenty-five pounds =
Wisconsin is wonderful fertile country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

Is 1T NOT HoRRIBLE?-There are in
London alone, at present 100000 mechan-
les and $4,000 laborers out Of work. AS
suming four persons to each family, there
would then be $4,000 people in state of
restitution, with trade bad, and very little
appearance of its improving during the
winter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

u For the fist time since tn completion of the
Telegraph line to Buffalo, Chicago, and the stations
north were put in direct communication with that
city OIL Saturday last The resrt of the trial was
quite satisfactory; and when the weather is iavora-
bic, and the line in good order, we may expect to
receive intelligence from Washington and New
York with but few moments delay.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

To be sold at Public Auction Saturday the
18th inst at the City Hotel, at ] O'Clock p. NJ 6
lots, Al by SIS feet each, and lots II by l32 feet
each. all in Block 80 or the Roman Catholic Churcl
Flock, in the Town Of souihrort. The North
West quarter of said Block is under fence and cui-
tvation and release had been given OF a Boml fol
Decd held by the Rev VI. Kundis thereon and is
nosg part OF the property 10 be sold Proposals
will be received until the day OF sale by Vim.
Trant, of Southport. Variance iced will be
given of the Who'll or any part OF said properly
Terms Cash.
Southport, January ilh, 1919.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
BY LIGH THIN G..
REPORTED FOR THE SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH
From the Detroit Advertiser.

N. I.Jan CT +. NJ.
Flour firm. Sales of extra brands at higher fix.
uTes. Sales add up 400 500 bbls AT 5, 1895 S73
Ia meal sales 2,94G3,O0 for jersey and 800 for
stale. Good demand for wheat. Sales 10000 bush
els Illinois and Ohio at 1,0S3aI.l5. Marnei shows
a decline within week OF two or three cents.
Corn active Sales Of 10000 bushels at G0aG2a65
63 for mixed western. Pork firm. Sales at IS,
375Gl3,50 and l525al5,37s for old and I4aI4,25
AMI l6,al6,25 tnr new.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

Sereye but Just Sentence. Pough-
keepsie Journal. of Saturday says. man
named Charles Smith was found guilty at
the recent Oyer and Terminer in that viii
lage. of gouging out the eye of another man
with whom he was fighting. aud Judge Bar.
culo sentenced him to t,ceptyAoae years i'm
prisOnB,ent in The State prison.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
Florida.

Vote for Taylor, $3.50; Cass, 3.23s
scattering, 10. Majority for Taylor, 1901
Total vote. 7,777-aGout one-sixth the vote
of New York city. But Governor Mosely
in his late message, talks very fercely about
the Wilmot Provso, and threatens the
Union, as if the State of Florida were
necessary to it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
NEVER GIVE UP.-Here is something of those

who are mourning under misfortune, from the n
Y Star. Read it, and "try again
All the young men have TO be ruined once-if
they begin rich or prosperous. Nothing but a mi
race can save them. They either get married
before they can afford the luxury of wfe-or fail,
AMI not tlil then, they good for any thing -
Men are not made by coaxing. They seldom thrive
long on sugar pums. To be men they must
tough 1t. And the sooner they begin the better.
Oaks are rooted in the wind and storm. Oaks
therefore are trustworthy. Hot-House plants come
upln few days and perish accordingly.
Look about you, and you will hardly find an old
or rich man, who has not been at some period of
lie bankrupt either in health in property
Such men having learned by Gods proyidences the
value OF what they have lost, being andiseearaged
have always fonnd themselves strengthened by
their fall
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

~ The Postmaster General advcrtiscs
the following rates of postage for the Pacif-
IT,: half ounce letters l2a cents to Havana,
90 cents TO Chagres, 80 cents TO Panama,
and 40 cents TO any ports north. No in
land postage is charged on them. Newspa-
pers and pamphlets pay cents, sea post
age and inland postage.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
Who Co.'s BY THE PANAMA ROUTE ?-Those who
t KANUlsCU, Z ALIFORNIA,
Sept. 20, lS45.

lowing from the Newark Advertiser:
San FRAScisco, California;,
Sept. 90 lS45.
The Sacramento is navigable up to the verv heart
of the gold regions, and small, light draft steamer
would earn her price every week, for both coal and
wood are abundant OH the river, which it would run
up 300 miles. There fine farms, and a high
beautiful country around the Bay Of San Francisco,
and healthy pleasant climate One thing wish
to warn all my friends about, that think of taking
my track across Panama. II is the unhealthiest
strip Of country that Isthmus OH the CONT
nent. The yoMITo. the worst kind of yellow fever
RACES there the year round, and there is great un-
certainty OF getting chance TO 60 on for DAYS and
weeks when you get TO the Pacific side. This de-
lay is often fatal in three days, and one half of our
little party suffered or less, though we had the
uncommon good luck to get straight through
The United States ought not to waste any money
on this graveyard route of Panama 1t will cost
hundreds of lives before our people will learn the
terrible fact that week the Isthmus is as fatal
to white constitutions, week on the coast OF
Africa Whole ships crews are often swept away
IN i've or six days. Yours, &c,
JAMES NJ WHITE.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

u The Steam FIGURING Mill in this place man
ufacturcs at the rate Of about 300 bbls of -four
nv 81 hours. Nothing but the best of winter wheat
is used and none but experienced and skiiiu mill
ers being employed, the flour turned out from this
establishment is probably second to none manutac-
turcd in the country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

The PRovfso IN MIcHIaAs.-H speaks well
for the Legislature Of Michigan that the first step
in business was the introduction of the following
joint resolutions, which ordered 10 be printed
Rescfred, By the Senate and House OF Represen-
tatiyes Of the Stale of Michigan, that we consider
the result OF the late war with Mexico, IN the ac-
QUESTION of the Territories of New Mexico and Cal
ilornia, as enduring monument TO the honor oil
our gallant arnly-regulars and vouneefs-oiicers
and soldiers, aud that rejoice in the prospect oil
extending over that once ensaved country, the be-
nehcent laws and nstiiu ms OF a free re pp'e
Resored, That we are IN favor OF the iuEd men
tai principles o the ordinance OF Island altho
we have entire confidence in the opinions of many
eminent Statesmen an" Jurists. aud lelie,e with
them, that slavery is mere local institution which
ca~not exist without positive laws authoTz ng It's
exstence-yet friends of freedom TO all mankind
and earnest OF the sincerity OF our process
ions, we believe that Congress has the power, and
thai it is their duty to prohibit by legislative enact
meut, the introduction or existence of slavery with
in any of the Territories of the United Sta e., now
or hereafter to be acquired where the same is moi
authorized by local law.
| ReSoired That or Senators in Congress be in
stIucted, and Representatives requested 10 use
all honorable means 10 accomplish the objects eX
p essed in the foregoing resolution, and tibet the
Governor OF this State be requested to forward CO.
pies of these resolutions TO our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress.
a correspondent of the Free Press says they will
be brought up for action Immediately and unques>
tionaby adopted
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

CALIFORNIA SuFFRAGE.-The Committee ~,
Territories in the House had a warm discussion ON
the subject of suffrage ia California. par, of,be
committee proposed to make suffrage universal.
and move was made TO confnc il entirely 10
whites. The vote stood TO 1 +; Caleb B. Smith.
Chairman, then gave the casting vote IN favor OF
excluding all but whites Hiscoasia.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

PREcARIoUsNEss OF GOLD DIGGING.-
DR.. JETT. lately from California, says that
every many spend DAYS in hunting for gold
without finding it, and in this, it is very
much like the lead region.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
SoUTH BEND, Jan. $40 R. Nj.

The Indiana State convention has nomi.
mated for governor Hon. Elisha Embree,
who beat Robert Dale Owen for Congress,
two years ago, in heavy Loco district.
For Lieutenant Governor Hon. Thomas.
S. Stanfeld. of st. Joseph County, was
nomlnated-said to be an excelant ticket
BUFFALo,-4. p. NJ.
Nothing doing in flour.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

There is no doubt about the virtue of
DR.. ROGERS SYRUP OF LITERWORT AND
lar IN curing Consumption, when such men as
Dr. VIM j. Richards. Judge William Burke. Dr. Ii.
Cox, Professor IN Cincinnati Medical College, and
others OF equally h'gh standing give their testimo
NY See advertisement.
Sold wholesale and retail by W. NJ. Cunning
ham, Milwaukee, /. NJ. Boyte and Reed q, Co.
Chicago, p. P. GREENE, Southport, Bennett &c
Mayhem, Racine, l.. Curtis, Geneva.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
THE TELEGRAPH.
C. L. sHoLEs, EDITOR.
Friday, january ne. 1910.

NJ The editor of the Telegraph is now absent
attending to his duties at the seat of government
This will account for the scarcity of editorial mat
ter. Next week our Madison Correspondence will
commence, and this will supply to some extent the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

The House to-day nominated L. S. Senator
Cass, 81 Ransom, ! Lawrence and others, u.
The Senate postponed the subject till Thursday, by
vote OF II 10 TO-
A later despatch Just received from Harr>bureh,
says that Cooper was elected on the ID ballot: the
vote for him was &c. Broadhead CO; Stephens =
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12
EST RNN.

Dr" Ike into the enclosure Of the subscriber. on
the ith inst, a S VI EIi about years old, bright
red color, top Of the near "a OF, has hue
spot in his forehead. Also yrarllng 81 IL,
brindIe color, top OF the tail whltr-no olh,r
marks Tie owner VIII please ccmc forward,
prove property, aud take them away.
J. L. CALLAHAN.
Pleasant Prairie. Jan. 5, lsI9. no
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

DRUGGED LIoUoRs.-In recording the
death of Richard Burke. at Bratileboro,
from deiirium fremens the ST. Johnsburg
Chronicle takes occasion 10 expose the
dragging of liquors, which is now carried
on to an alarming extent. There can be
no doubt at this day of the poisonous ma
ture of IA large share Of the mixtures palm
ed off upon people as spirit; they are
cheap, and man can die for half price,
compared with their price few years ago.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

Mr.. Henry O Reilly proposes to build a telegraph
line TO California. He asks of Congress the right
of way only The general plan IN snch cases is to
ask the right of way and all the land each side Of
the way.-Racine .4arocatc.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-12

tNEW j
Flour Continues firm at 5,73a504 for common
10 good. For wheat the enquiry moderate. Corn
firm with sales. Oats quiet. Pork as yesterday
bat little doing. Feet is in fair demand, and firm.
Whiskey 24a25.