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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30
Reliable Observation-Disclosures
NeVv@-yYircS under Ground.

The common theory tina! the srth is so
good conductor of el3clTicilyt nat 1t IS
necessary to insulate the wires IL IN catlre
metallic circuit, buried in The earth, IN erdef
10 prevent the current from making cross
circuit through the ground from one wire
to the other, appears TO &c incorrect; or,
at any rate, some reCtLt experiments
made in this city by Ca Speed, President
of the Erie and Michig;E Telegraph Co,
seem to warrant the OplIjcn that unnsula
ted copper wires can be aid in the garth,
and, if separated few lt st can be worked
for any distance. THO experiments to
which we refer were as follows: one mile
and three.(ourths Of copper wire, was
stretched by the side of the Contra Rail
Road in the ditch, and under water. The
ends of the wires were connected with the
Trail, the iron rail being in the mul and
matchmaking the entire circuit three
miles and a half long. A battery Of one
cup at one end and Relay magnet at the
other, the circuit workc well.
The wire was then divided, and the two
wires laid side by side in the ditch, under
water, and as near together as possible and
not touch each other, making an entire cop
per circuit of one mile and three-lonrths in
length. With one cup, the circuit worked
well; but when the wires, at any point in
the line were taken out Of the water and
laid on slip of paper saturated with nitric
acid, the current made a cross circuit
through the acid,
There are two iron wires on the Western
lime to Dearborn, ten miles from Detroit.
The two iron wires were connected at De-
troit, with a battery Of one cup. Two
ground wires at Detroit were also connect
ed with the opposite poles Of the same bat
terry. The wires at Dearborn were carried
one hundred feet through the water,
as near together as possible and not touch
TO the Relay magnet. The line worked
well 10th Jcays, the operator at Dearborn,
where there was no battery, being able to
break the circuit at Detroit. Ii this theory
is correct, telegraph posts will soon disap-
pear, the wires " ill he laid in the ground
The difficulties arising from the breaking of
the wires, and tie troubles arising from
imperfect insulation in wet weather, and
the delays and perpleXities from atmos-
pheric electricity will be cured, and Tee-
graphs will soon be as reliable as the mails.
If the theory of an entire metallic cir
cult uninsulated under ground, will not sue
coed, Professor Morse will please tell us
why.-DetrOu Daiiy .4dUertiSer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

RackenSac-or AIkansas--is \ cre,,
place, and no mistake. One of the c9ndi-
dates for the Governor of that State being
parson, and the other an unrighteous man
ofthe world, the people are making godli-
ness the issue. The pious, the Louisville
Courier says, are at present in the minority,
but as numerous revivals are being gotten
up" all over the State, they have some
hopes of outnumbering the sinners by elec-
ton daY.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30
Important GrOggs California.
SAN Francisco. Dec. %, 1919.

j Real estate has gone up
here, as we'll as every thing else. A store
and lot paid $l7,500 for, yesterday.
Lumber is worth $3.50 per NJ, and the
carpenters can earn $40 per dav.
The entire population of Oregon have
abandoned their crops and homes, and are
coming mere. The Sandwich Islands are
deprived OF all their foreign population
Every vessel from any port on this coast is
filling with passengers for this place.
Mr.. - formerly Consul ATT
informs me that two of his servants left
him when the news first came. They
have Just returned with $4,000.
Capt. - of the Navy " no returned
last evening from the mines, inform me of
one locality which has been found where
gold is SO 05101iaJ1t that there Is no ncccS-
8Hy fer scashing the EARTH: 500 per day
as The amount obtained by each man.
Sheath knives are used to dig the gold,
and have sold at the mines for $50 each.
have convcrsed with many old friends
of mine who have been at the mines, and
gathered large quantities; they all say that
they only want two months more next
summer, and they shall have enough.
Although this country and town are fill
ed with gold. no vegetables can be had
We eat but little else than beef and bread;
all agricultural operations have ceased en-
tirPlv
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30
A Scene i'm The Bear Garden.

A Scene i'm the Bear Garden.
The New York Herald gives the follow
ing telegraph sketch of the closing scenes
in the House. We hope, for the honor OF
the country, that they are somewhat exag,
gerated:
Points Of order in thick Succession were
raised, and a considerable squabblng cnsu.
ed. A motion was made at 10 10 o'clock
for call Of House. 1t was decided in the
negative. Willie the ayes and nays were
being called, there was so much confusion
that the Clerk had to cease for a few mo-
ments. In the midst of the excitement,
Mr.. BayIey said that Mr.. Root had come
over to insult his colleague. Mr.. Giddings
was alluded to, who went over 10 Mr..
Meade's seat and struck him slightly.
Mr.. Bayley said Mr. Root was brute,
and nota Root. Mr.. Root passed off with
out further notice.
About two o'clock (this morning, Sun
day. the House was without quorum
Several resolutions, private bills, &c. were
then disposed of, when Mr.. Johnson of
Ark. reached at Mr. FickIin of Iii. knocked
him down and drew blood. A rush was
made to part them. The Speaker called to
order. There was atremcndous excitement
but, the conflict was over in a minute
No bones broken. There was plenty of
the ardent in the capitol, and in the midst
of the whole, Mr.. Flcklin was taken from
the Hail.
A motion was then made to adjourn, and
Mr.. Petit said this was not meeting Of
the House, but town meeting.
Another said it was a mob.
The Speaker told the gentlemen that they
must not smoke cigars.
Mr.. Petit said that his had no fire on il.
The greatest anxiety to adjourn was
manifested, but the Speaker did not declare
it was carried, even when a majority voted
in its favor.
The adjournment finally took place, sine
die, at 81 o'clock. The Speaker dellv-
cred it and rushed out OF The hall!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

TExAs.-Gov. Wood of Texas, has adj.
dressed a letter TO The President of the Uni.
ted States, demonstrating against the dis.
memberment of that State, or the interre.
renee of Congress relative to its bounda.
ries.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

PIsToLs.-On the last night of the SEES
sion OF Congress, $4,000 was appropria.
ted for the purchase of Colts improved re-
peating pistols, and the Secretary of War
instructed to furnish them to California en-
igrants at cost.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30
THE TELEGRAPH.
c. L. sHoLEs, EDITOR.
Friday, March 80. 1910.
! q & Z T + 4.

~ The town elections on Tuesday next, are to
be- conducted under the law of last summer, and
not under the act of the present session Of the Leg
stature, which not having been constitationally
promulgated, is not yet in effect.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

STEAMBOAT BrRNr-loss or LlFE-
We learn from The ST. Louis Organ that TIE
steamer Convoy, loaded with $500 bales
of cotton, was burnt about 20 miles above
Nalchcz on The LIST INST A Tennessee
gentleman and his servant were drowned.
The former jumped overheard and was
borne down by the weight of about 81 900
in gold which he had in his pocket.-Chi>
c0r0 Trib
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

Aurt Betsey says she has often heard
people talk about the age e gold" but II
don't make any difference to her how old
1t is, So she gels il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

u Lake Michigan, South of Mackinaw
is now family clear of ice, and 10th sail and
steam vessels are awaiting themselves of
the chance Of employment in the coasting
trade.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

INSULT To THE PREsIDENT.-The New
Workers have got up lithograph orthe two
heroes OF BuenG Tista, and Bong Ffstu.
Gen. Taylor and Tom Hyer, whereupon
the pious friends of the President are very
indignant.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

- Mr.. CoLLAMER, the new Postmaster
General, says the n. Y. Evening Post, is a
man of business talents, and filled the post
of Chairman of the Land Committee in
Congress with credit.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30
BUFFALO HARBOR CLEAR Office

DETROIT, March 81.
We learn from Buffalo. that the steamer
Champion got 10 Erie yesterday friday
evening.
No ice is TO he seen this side of point
Ahino, and Buffalo harbor is cleared.
Steamers leave Detroit daily, 10 60 as far
east as ice will permit.
No further foreign news, and no news
from Washington or New York.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

~ There is man under sentence of
death in South Carolina, too sick 10 under
go the sentence of the law. The doctors
are at work on him, TO ''cure him up" that
he may be executed. What pity were
he to die.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

SENATOR FROM MARYLAND.-The Gov
ernor of Maryland has appointed the Hon.
b. {. Howard, u. S. Senator to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the appointment of
Reverdy Johnson to the Cabinet.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

u Rev. A. C, BARRY will preach in CIement's
Hail. in this WALLACE, on Sunday next, forenoon and
afternoon. Sickness prevented fulflment of hi.
appointment here on Sunday last
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

+. b. WAsHBuRN, Esq, has been an.
pointed Judge of the Territorial Court OF
Minnesota, by the Presiennt, with the advice
and consent of the Senate.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

u The Government Dredge is in q bad stua-
ton lying at an angle of about is degrees, the
lower half completely under water and the upper.
high, ifnot dry, on sand bank. A little atten-
ton at the proper time would doubtless have pre-
vented this We don't mean TO reflect upon any
body IN particular for neglect of duty, but we can't
help inquTlng who and where the harbor master isl
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30
RESOLUTIONS.

Rcao7rea Thatlte principles of the Free Democ>
racy are too sacred to be forgotten, too important
TO be neglected aud too vial to be compromised,
abandoned, or subsidized.
Rcso'rcd That in the treachery of ISAAC p.
WALKER 10 the cause OF freedom, we have a
renewed evidence OF the fact that 'eternal vigilance
IS the price OF liberty that if we trust 10 the tcind
we shall reap the whirlwiHd.
ReSolred, That ISAAC p WALKER owes it
to an outraged constituency either TO resign, or
comply with the wishes of our State upon the sub
jcct of the WiImot Proviso
Reso!red, That Gov. DoDGE, in faithfully oleying
and sustaining the instructions of the Legislature,
by opposing and voting against Walkers amend
ment, merits and has the warm commentator Of
his constituency.
Resolred That we recognize in Mason c. DAR-
LING efficient and consistent advocate OF the in>
terests OF freedom.
Rcsolred, That in view Of the peril in which the
cause OF Freedom has been placed by one OF our
Senators, the Free Democracy of Winconsin owe
1t 10 themselves and the country to redoube their
energies in the cause in which they are engaged.
u Our free soil friends of the towns of Racine,
Pleasant Prairie and Bristol, have excellent tickets
in the field; and what is better they are sure to
elect them The subjoined resolutions were adop-
ted by the Free Democracy of Racine:
Resolved, That each day shows more
clearly the necessity of well organized
free soil party.
ResoiUed, That the conduct of our Sena-
ter in Congress, Mr.. Walker, has disgraced
the State; and that we request him to re-
sign the Office he holds, considering him
dishonest, incapable, treacherous and cow
ardIv.
Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing
resolutions be forwarded TO the Hon. M.
NJ. Strong, member of the Assembly from
this district, and that the Senators and
Members of the Assembly in the Legisla-
mre from Racine County be requested to
support and urge the passage of a joint
resolution by the Legislature, calling upon
Isaac j. Walker 10 resign his seat in the
Senate Of the United States.
Which were passed unanimously amid
the loud cheers of all present.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

- The Fou du Lac Journal has changed hands
LIS ne" EDITORS Messrs, Eastman & White, pledge
their support fully and unequivocaiIy to the prin-
ciples of the free democracy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

OVERLAND TO CALIFoRNIA.-The Wash.
ngton Union publishes letter from Fort
Smith, Arkansas. The emigration to Cal.
ifornia overland is enormous. At Forts
Smith and Van Buren, it is estimated that
ten thousand emigrants will muster.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

The spring elections in New York have
resulted in favor of the wings.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

INTERESTING TO OFFICE HoLDERs.-It
is said that the Secretary of the Treasury,
Mr. Meredith, has been instructed to agcer-
tain who were removed and who were ap-
pointed under the administration of Mr..
Polk. Also, reasons for removals.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

Mr.. Chase, the new senator from Ohio
is nephew Of Bishop Chase.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

A VERY GOOD HiT.-" Delaware will
never yield an INCH" sai'I p. rinIr DeIa-
warian, when the Pea Pr'r. t'a>r - - be-
ing tried. Ii she do. ict...cd 4 by
SANDER" she would lc,c -. mr. .s'r. try
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

u Election for Charter officers on Monday next.
IL Town Election on Tuesday.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30
Report OF the Committee On FL
nance

The Commute on Finance report: That
they have bad the subject of providing the
means of paying State Indebtedness and
expenditures of l849 and 1850, under con-
slteration, and as no other mode than direct
taxation is allowed by the constitution to
keep the wheels Of government moving,
they have endeavored 10 ascertain as near>
ly as possible the amount OF means neces~
sary to be raised for that purpose. They
find that if The good credit and faith of the
State is to be sustained and maintained, an
amount not less than $4,000, should be
raised by tax the present year. The fol-
lowing statistical table will show on what
estimate the foregoing amount is based, viz:
Costof State Government to January lst 1S49
and payments made since State organization as
per Secretary ol States Re-
port S3s,slG so
Add for printing laws and jour
nails OF last session. 1000 90
/" Territorial aud other indebted
ness 10000 90
Ten Canal Bonds and interest 1900 90
s5I,SlG 30
Deduct amount of foregoing paid
by the late Territorial Tredsu~
rer, 5,l42 90
500 04 so
Expenditures of lSi9i as estima-
ted, (see Sec. Rep9) 45,9SO 90
Add support of State
prisoners, 5000 %
Additional mileage, $50 90
Postage 25J 90
- Pay of
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

70 Mr.. Greedy has published an exten.
ded address to his constituents. He pro-
nounces the session "a failure
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

PROBABLE OVERFLOW OF THE MIss1ssrp-
Pl.-On the 25th ult the whole lower
Mississippi threatened to overflow its
banks, and it was feared that New Orleans
would be inundated. We expect to hear
of terrible destruction in the lower country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

O. The y. Y. Evening Post says of Mr.. Mere
d'th Secretary of the Treasury, that che is an
eminent Philadelphia barrister, not professional
politician and, as we hear, inclined to the free trade
vie" of the tariff question" If this be so, the
country will have no reason to rcgre;the selection
OF tLis genteman in place Of Abbott Lawrencc
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

a. The steamer PAcIuc leaves Chicaro for
Milwaukee, stopping at intermediate ports on Sun.
day next, She will leave for New Buffalo at o.
clock Sunday evening.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

DoNT ALL SPEAK AT oNcE.-It is estimated
10000 applications for post offices are ready for
the new Postmaster General
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

Us 1t Is rnmored that Henry F. BRowy. of
"''eh Bay has been appointed Register Of tho
Land Office at that place, in place of Joel 5. Fish
removed 9N'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

NJ AssACHUsETrs.-In the fourth Con-
gresslonal District the vote stands thus, Mr..
Pallrey lacking 457 votes of a choice:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

u Inc Free Soil town meeting at Clements
Hail. on Tuesday evening was we'll attended, and
the very best feeling prevailed. a committee Oh
nominations was appointed, who will report full
tickets for Village and County officers, at an adj
Joaned meeting on Saturday evening. We invite
particular attention to the resolutions of this meet.
ing, which were adopted by acclamation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

to Bcriah Brown T. nu'd ilsc pr'~
Prielorship Of the Wise .-.t.,crai.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

II Inc Washington correspondent of the n.
4 Evening Post says the shape of things at Wash
lng'on IS far from pleasant, promising to the Sew
ara branch of the Wing party in the State Of New
i'fR' EN-Goyernor Young and Collier who are
known TO be peculiarly Objectionable to the Seward
wing the party, arc likely 10 receive important
opPolntments from the hands of the Presi.lont
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

FROZEN TO DEATH.-By the Burlington
(lowa) Hawk Eye we learn that five young
persons, three girls and two boys, were
frozen TO death near Keokuk, by losing
their way on the prairies, in returning from
a ball. The names are not given.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30
Teiegraphed for the Chicago Democrat.
NEWS FROEE EUROPE.

Htghty lnlportdnt.-I'r0bGbie generalacar
IN Europe. Dull.
The English steamer Canada arrived at
Halifax oil Thursday evening, the 22d inst
Her news was telegraplred 10 Detroit to us
at o'clock on Saturday evening.
From the slight sketch which is given in
The market reports, it is evident that the al-
fairs of Europe are assuming still more
threatening aspect. The Emperor NchO-
las OF Russia has thrown down the gauntlet
of defiance, and no doubt will make i'm
mense cllerts in Westerly as we'll as an
Eastery direction.
BY the last steamer we had news that
he was making demonstrations upon Tran
syIvania, which Lord PaImerston, British
Minister OF Foreign Affairs, was endeavor-
ing to counteract, But twas greatly fear
ed IN England that the Eagles of Russia
would sooner or later float over the mina>
rets and mosques of the city of the Sulans.
1t appears the British must have met
some terrible reverses in India, or that they
have purchased further victories at the cost
of further sacrifice Of blood and treasure.
LIVERPOOL, March 10.
The terrible accounts from the East of
war in India, united with the decided tone
OF defiance lately assumed bv Russ ia,
makes ii evident that the Gar of Russia is
assuming warIikc operations in Italy, Aus
tria, Sc.
The news has caused an uneasy feeling
in the merchants, and has operated injuri-
ousIy upon the country. But, notwiGh-
standing, trade continues steady, and prices
for L. States articles Of produce are very
satisfactory
Consols sill stand at the high figures.
Notwithstanding the bad news from India
and the unsettled state of European affairs.
The rise in French Bank shares is not
less than from 1900 to $500 frances.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-03-30

- Amos Tuck, free soil, and Gen, Wilson,
wing Tree soI'' have undoubtedly been reelected
to Congress in New Hampshjra
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-12-19

U The Hon. THOMAS BUTLER KIEc, pre-
sent member of Congress from Georgia, ha.
removed to California, where lie has offered
himself candidate fur United States Senator
from that Territory.
By recent information, however, his chances
of success are slight-Dr. Gwlss and Col
Fremont being likely to become the choice O.
the California Legislature.
But we trust there will be no need nj piesen,
for any Of them in the capacity of Senator -
Can Congress, with any sort of regard 10 the
national dignity or TO The Rights Of the South
admit California as it is now circumstanced in
to the Union as State The body calling It
self the Legislature Of California, representing
only some $4,000 inhabitants Of nearly every
race and country, has recently enacted the
farce of adopting State Constitution for thai
yast region Of country-o( choosing Senators
to the United States Senate-and Of claiming
adm,tance into the Union. In that so-caled
constitution, there is a clause, declaring, that
"ncithcr siarcry nor Involuntary scrritudc. un-
less for The punishment Of crimes, shall ener be
tolerated in this State" If the Southern peo-
pie can submit 10 restriction on their rights so
nagrantly unjust, they are no longer worthy de-
scendants Of their Revolutionary ancestry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-12-19

While alluding 10 this Gentleman, we will
also tnke occasion to refer to his Letter pub.
lisled few weeks since in the Columbia Tele-
graph, to Col. Benton. But for the press Of
matter and the length Of the letter we would
have given it insertion in our paper; and il is
matter Of some regret, if not surprise. that the
Charleston papers 1--WE refer to the Mercury
specially, should have failed to republisll it,
On every thing touching the great cause Of
Southern rights, we think union and harmony
among ourselves to be of the last importance,
and Col. Gadsden's reply was justly provoked
by the waillon animadversions Of Col. Benton.