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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

SOLDIERS IN TUE MEXICAN WAR-The editor
of the n. !. Tribune has compiled, from oiiicia!
sources, statement ofthe number of Soldiers who
entered the I. 5. Army from January 1st, 1915 TO
July 30th lS4S, and the States in which they were
enlisted 1t appears from this that the Free States
contributed 23,569 men and the Slave States H.
sol. OF the Free States New York furnished the
greatest number, $3.50, and Rhode Island the least
dS3. Wisconsin though the youngest sister in
the conederacy, contributed ST., being more than
either Iowa, New Hampshire Vermont Rhode
Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, South
Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Texas or Arkansas
Mhcankee Sent
u We can't say that, according to our view,
the last part OF the above statement furnishes any
just ground for pride on the part OF the people of
Wisconsin. But we publish the facts and people
may think COR themselves.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

RATHER PoINTED.-A few weeks scince,
While the California fever was raging here,
young chap who had been seized with it
and had made his arrangements to be cars
rled OIL, was speaking to young lady in
rather eXtravagant terms of his golden
expectations. She interrogated him as IN
the mode he would adopt to accumulate
tnG quantity OF gold he seemed to anticipate.
Wen sad he, Il shall not dig myself but
when night comes and the diggors are re-
turning laden with their treasure, | will lie
IN wait with pistol, blow out their brains,
pick up their gold and take care of it,
THAT may do very WE'LL" his fair auditor
replied "but 1t appears 10 me that YOU
would do better to pick up their brains. "
lie went TO California, after that suge estion.
But. Express.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

hADiSoN3 jan ~, 1919.
IN the Senate the general bill authorizing people
under certain restrictions to change their names
came up on Reconsideration, and PASSED by n mn
JorIty OF one vote. The Senate is vet waiting the
movement OF the House on the report OF the revise
ry committee, and in consequence moves rather
slowly. joint resolution has passed he Senate
appointing committee 10 enquire into the position
OF the business, and ascertain whether it would be
well ior tie Legislature to sit he and wait the ac
ton OF the revlsors go home, and return again
In the summer, and endorse their work What will
be the result OF the investigation. | know not II
would be cheaper to stay, though it will make an
unusually long session.
In the House, TO day, the resolutions on slavery
were, and indeed are while write, under discuss
ION. will not allude at any length to the discuss
ION, nor the manifold attempts, by every variety
OF stratagem on the part of the majority. to defeat
the spirit of these resolutions Will lust say. that
the following instruction to our Senators. viz -
80 oppose all legislation which favors the inter
est OF slavery and slave labor, at the EXPENSE Of
freedom and free labor and to exert their influence
to procure such legislation as will be equal and
just IN It's operation upon all sections of the Union"
was stricken out of the resolutions, by the almost
unanimous vote of the Cass party-viz: "a to 25.
ct these men will continue 10 pirate of their deyo
ton to Free SOIL 1t is true, the motion to strike
out was made by Noble--a sol distant free soiIer
from Fond du Lac; but he has not from the first.
IN any one instance, acted with the free soil marty
and they are consequently free from the odium of
his conduct While write, 60 p M the House
are yet engaged on the the resolutions, and what
Will be their fate, | know not S
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02
WASHINGTON, Jan. 80.

w AoIi1NHlON, Jan. OO.
In the Senate, the Vice President pre-
scented petition praying for a telegraph
across the Atlantic. 1t excited considera-
bic attention, and was referred to the CON-
mitee on commerce.
Mr.. Douglass, of Illinois, reported bill
for the admission of California rs State.
and also providing for the admission of New
Mexico, when she shall have acquired a
sufficient population. The bill was order
ed printed.
Mr.. Miles, of Conn. moved to take M
the bill embracing Mr.. Whiney's project of
building a railroad to the Pacific Alter an
animated discussion, in which Mr.. Niles,
MIR. Foote of Miss, and Mr.. Borland of
Arkansas, took part, the further considera-
ton ofthe subject was postponed till Mon
dav.
The bill for the construction of a railroad
across the Isthmus of Panama was taken up.
Mr.. Douglass offered a substitute, reducing
the amour: OF appropriation and limiting
the control TO term Of ten years-also pre-
scIlbing certain toll rates but it was post
poned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Pollock, of Pa, made an
Intellectual effort 10 get up the bill for the
construction Of railroad from Lake Mich-
gan to the Pacific. 1t was made the special
order of the cay for the first Tuesday in
February.
The uniform postage bill was discussed
and laid over.
The bill for the establishment of branch
mint in the city of New York, was made
the special order of future day.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

RAFFLlNG FOR A WoMAN.-A Young Girl
residing IN the upper part of the city, was
not long since desperately. attacked with the
gold fever. The Sacramento and its pres
rioUs sands were ever before her mind, but
Though handsome and Of unbIemisEcd rcys
utatlon,she was entirely without The means
OF accomplishing her wishes. DAYS passed
and vet she seemed no nearer securing a
passage to California than IT first. Form.
natrly 4, last she became acquainted with
party Of young men who were going out on
board one of the vessels bound for San
Francisco. They wished Il cook, ard At
once agreed 10 rattle for her. The amount
paid for chances was to be given 10 her,
and the fortunate fellow who wen, was 10
marry her, before leaving the city. If She
did not fancy tire person on whom the lot
fell. she was u pay her own passage out,
and under the protection Of the whole party
was 10 cook and wash for them. Tho
money was accordingly paid, and the git
rallied for. There was one person whom
she hoped would win. but II q falcs were
against her. liulc shoemaker won her.
The girl would not marry hin, but true To
her promise, she wrote fare well letter to
her friends in Connecticut, and then took
passage with her com!ade Adventures,
". J.. SIN.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

Jones" IA Liverpool paper says-"Let
us be up and doing. Let every man, wo.
man and child in these realms petition the
queen and the legislature to abolish those
horrId electric telegraphs, or it will soon be
all up with us. Already we have had
Revolution in Paris and fall of Louis
Philippe, by the electric telegraph"
Dreadful shipwreck and loss of life on
the east coast by the electric Telegraph. -
Trial and conviction of Smith OBJ ren.
by the electric telegraph" Is that Justice
TO Ireland?
bombardment of Palermo and destruc,
"on OF The city, by the electric telegraph. :"
Arrlva! of the cholera at Hull. by The
electric telegraph" ] ''' y D''
trio telegraph, &c. y '''' ei'''
is it not awful TO contemplate what nox,
may be inflicted upon us by this diabolicaI
invention! ''N'''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02
From the Detroit Free Press
overland EsOgfe to CassGnvm;o

we yesterday noticed the departure of
lour young adventures from this CITY for
California, and have repeatedly been asked
about the route and lis feasibility. From
inns IN, city, the route chosen by many, is to
Chicago st. Louis and independence -
thence to Fort Laramie, Fort Hall. and
down Mary's River into the valley formed
by Tie Sierra Nevada on the east, and the
Sacramento and San joaquin rivers on the
west west. ms route is preferred by persons
llVlng III the west, TO tire route by Chaorcs
or cape Horn. Below we give dcscrjn.
ton OF an outfit, as taken from the Cincin-
nati Atlas:
A company is being formed in this civ. for Calls
lofnia' with the design OF proceeding there by the
overland route. For the information OF the curions
we supJoin an estimate which has been made here.
Oh ,he probable expense OF each squad of six persons
and the articles OF which an enllsrants luggage is
to be composed:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

SLEIGuINC WITH A TIGER.-A novel cx-
hibition was presented il Washington street
and on the Neck yesterday, which drev off
attention for a time from The racers. Herr
Dricsbach made his appearance in an Gle
giant sleigh, with his pet tiger by his side
not the tiger Of English comedies, but bo
na-Gde four legged Tiger. lie seemed to en-
Joy the sleighing highly, and leaped upon
bis master, licking his face and showing
other signs of excitement. Dricsbach lad
to slap him several times TO keep him off.
After astonishing the city, Driesbach aIIgh!-
ed with his tiger at the fremont House,
and taking him into one of the apartments,
invited gentlemen to walk in and be intro
duccd bnt there were few who seemed anX-
ious 10 avail themselves Of the opportunity.
-Boston Transcript.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

OUR SENAToRs.-So far as we have o,,
served, Walker has Uofed right on The slave
question during this session. How he bas
borne himself ont ofthe Senate chamber VIC
know not. We have known members Who
Have voted right, and then would ar olo rize
to The slaveholding members bv saving
that they had such constituency at homo
mat 1t was necessary for them to vote So
aad so-attfe same time trying TO currv "a,
vor with the Southern overseers. Mr.
Walker, our Readers well know. womb
never have gone TO the Senate by our vote
but, II IS tie duty of the press to sustain
public men in the faithful discharge of,br;.
official trusts and as long as Senator Walk.
er, does right, he shah not want our com
mendalion,.
Senator Dodge, we are Sorry to sec, dodc.
ed the vote on matter 10 receive petition
offered by John p. Hale, in favcr of repeal.
ing all laws sustaining slavery and The
slave trode in the District of Columbia
Free Democrat,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

THREE Com SToRIEs CoNTHADTcTED-lh ne
Albany Evening Journal enphaticalIy contradlcs
the story hat Lieut. Frsbce has sent word hoHe
that he had gathered large amount OF gold. he
Washington Union also puts stopper on the report
that Capt Marcy had collected and buried "ionT'
teen barrels q OF gold dust. And tie New YORK
papers, announcing the return Of tie sieJuerstal-
con to that port from ChagTes agIee ia tie STAG
uent that instead OF bringing oic or two mJhr"'
(as was roporied) Of tie giitieiins California da.',
scales or Jumps. as the case May br, SAT bio''sA'
MA golI-dM 1cG;iacL
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

WILLIAM PITT LYNbE AND NJ. G.
DARLING.--The claim of the Repre-
sentali7cs of Antonio Pacheco for pays
ment for a slave in the Florida war, was re-
jected some weeks ago, Jan. 10, on a mos
ton to reconsider the vote, rejecting this
claim, Mr.. Lynde voted Aye, and Mr.. OAR
ling Nay, end the motion was carried
On the motion to pass the bill to pay fog
this slave, Mr.. Darling voted Nqy. and
10 Mr.. Lynde voted AYE..si
"Sod and gone
To the rice swamps dank and lone"
Free Democrat
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02
MADISON. Jan. Of. 1910

The main business before the House to-day, has
oeeh Inc consideration OF the joint resolutions OF Mr.
hastings, on the subject OF slavery in the District
OF Columbia and elsewhere under the control of the
general government-lnstructirg our Senator's and
requesting our Representatives, on the subject
The sitting OF the House continued from morning
until / O'Clock at nght, and the matter vet re-
mains undecided. There are few among the mem.
bers who are opposed IN toto 10 any resolutions of
the character, but the discussion thus far has been
mainly upon unlmportant considerations. and have
no doubt the spirit of the resolutions Will be adopt
ed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

A Lynx, measuring feet in length and feet
IN height, was killed few days since in the town
II hosendaIe, by Mr. L. H. Body. 1t made an at
'acS upon him. and whipped his dog, upon which
ne killed it with sled stake-Fon du Joc To,,r
The President of France means to live in splen.
tor Thirty servants are already engaged for his
residence.
The Baptist Churches in Indiana are estimated
at 600 which gives about one TO every square
mile in the State
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

A CASE or CoNscIENcE.-Mrs. Mary
Dickson, the Post Mistress Of this city, ac-
knowledges through the letter box The re-
ceipt of an anonymous letter, enclosing iIl-
teen dollars, IN goW. The writer -
at was unIawfuly taken from yon about
tel years ago, for which ask your forgirc-
ness and also that of my God in whose
presence | shortly eXHect 10 appear
Lancaster Union ant Tribune.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

HE CALIFORNIA GoLD.-We saw, YES.
terday Tor the first time, solid piece of the
California Gold. 1t was about an inch in
length OF rounding form, and, we should
thnk' weighed several ounces. 1t had
something of the look of roll birthstone
and one would hardly think, from lis annear'
auce' 1t was worth picking up in the street
Boston J0ur.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

The Free Soil Party everywhere indi~
Gates its activity, and whenever the occa-
sion offers, as in the late Massachusetts
election. its progress. Newspapers are
springing up all over the country, and old
ones are adopting our creed and advocating
our principles. The cause is onward, and
the way is clear. Courage-revolution
do notgo backward.-Phila. RePub.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02
MADISON, Jan. 81,

MADISON, Jan. 27, 1919.
md this morning OF. the desks, the first ANIMAL
report OF the Secretary of State
ne total amount OF revenue received and anti
clpated from all up to the close of the wear
1919, is S63,6S7 IS. The amount of EXPENSES al .
ready accrued and estimated up to the same period
is So4,3S 5o-the latter exceeding the former by
nearly SlOOO The estimated expense fo7 this Gs
cal year, commencing 1st of January lastA is
pto,9oo lhls amount will undoubtedly startlc
the TAX payers oil the state, and they will be led TO
inquire, what this amount can be wanted for |
nave not The time now, 10 look into the detail of
the purposes for which the amount will probably
De used, but before the close of the session. will
snow how the money Of the people is used by their
representatives.
he Lieutenant Governor who is President Of the
senate, is occasionally absent On the occasion of
MS abSenng himself the Senate is compelled To-
eject President pro tenn. This election is gener-
ally HTade a time for fun. Such an election was
had TINS morning and Mr.. Dennis, of Dodge. was
chosen The business ofthe Senate oday, has not
bee very interesting; indeed, think of nothing of
general interest.
The House, today, has been engaged in the dis :
cusslon of Hastings resolutions on the subject Of
slavery IN the District of Columbia and elsewhere.
under the control of the general government Mr..
Hastings spoke several hours on the question, with
great force and ability. The discussion was shirt
ell The House assemblies again to>night for the
discussion OF the question. What will be the final
decision, know not
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

A fearful event has occurred in the Ca
madam Insane Asylum. During the absence
ofthe Superintendent, two patients had been
placed in one cell, contrary TO the rule
When the cell was opened, it was found
that one of the patients was dreadlully mar
gled, both his eyes being put out.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

POINTED SPEAKING.-In the late debate
III the House of Representatives on the sub
Ject of Mileage, Mr.. Greeley, in reply to
the attacks made upon him for exposing in
his paper the abuses of the system, remark
cd as follows:
And now, Mr.. Chairman, word on the
main question before us. | know very
WE'LL knew from the first-what a low.
contemplate, demagogueing business this
attempting to save Public Money always is.
1t is nota task for gentlemen--it is esteem>
ed rather dlsreputable even for Editors
NourgentIemanly work is, spending-lavish
Ing-dlstrlbuting-taking. Savings are al
ways such vulgar, two' penny afrairs-there
IS a sorry and stlngy look about them most
repugnant to all gentlemanIy Instincts
And beside, they never happen to hit the
right place-it is always Strike hgherr
Strike lower!' TO be generous with 9th
er peoples money-generous to self and
friends especially, that is the way TO be
popular and commended, Go ahead and
never care for expense If your debts be-
come Inconvenient, you can repudiate and
blackguard your creditors as descended from
Judas lscarlot All Mr.. Chairman, was
not rocked in the cradle of gcntilty
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

IHE. OTHER SIDE.--The Boston Post re.
ceives from Mr. ]. Parker the following ex-
tract of letter from his brother a, San
Francisco. Its statements have an air of
exaggeration, yet there may be truth in them.
The lack of provisions, however, will prob
ably be temporary-as very large cargoes
have gone out:
"A state of distress and suffering prevails
here such as the world probably never be-
lore saw. People were so eager to get gold
that they only thought to get here. Thou.
sands upon thousands have rushed here.
bringing no provisions with them, trusting
wholly for their supplies fIom what could
be obtained here. There was none raised
here. All rushed to the mines. Tie sup
ply brought from abroad is nearly exhaust
ed and hundreds have already died. and
thousands more will die from starvation
and by the hands Of each other. Sickness
RACES as famine increases, and meu have
become demons goaded to insanity by hun
GER and II you have any regard for broth
err Tor Gods sake ship me some provisions
to San Francisco as soon as possible. or I
die of starya lion.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

In New York, during the year l8i8, there
428 fires which destroyed property to the
amount $G40, 900. During the year lhir-
teen persons have been burned to death,
and two killed by the falling Of the walls Of
a burning building. OF the whole number
of fires, about forty were caused by cam
nhcne.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

BUSINESS IN New YoRK.-The N. Y.
Tribunesof Tuesday says. that the operators
In The money market of that city declare,
that in all their experience they have never
known money SO easy at this season of the
year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

~ The California meeting, ON Wednes-
day evening was. we are told, numerousy attended
Nothing, however, was done but to organize and
adjourn TO Saturday evening.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

A Valparaiso Chilli paper of a late date
no'lces two ventures Of goods from that port
10 Caiiiornla, one of the value of $40. 900,
and the other estimated at $4,000. It al
SO speaks Of other large shipments.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

II We invite the attention of our read
ers to the notice of the FAIR to be held by the
Ladies Of the Baptist Society, the 18th and 18th
of this month
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

" 1t will be seen by reference To our
telegraphic report of the Goth, from Washington,
that project is on foot to construct a telegraph
line across the Atlantic. A petition was presented
by the Vice President to the Senate ON the subject
on the 29th. We are at loss to imagine how the
thing can be done, or what plan, if any, the petit
TONERS have hit upon. Itwoud seem to be among
the absolute impossibilites but there is no telling
what human ingenuity and enterprise may not ac-
compIlSh, and we are prepared to hear of some
feasible project for carrying this grand enterprise
INTO effect We think most OF our readers will live
long enough to have news but few minutes old
from the eastern hemisphere!
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

DEATH OF Ma. DAVID HALE.-A despatch from
Federicksburgh of January 81, says that David
Hate, of The Journal Of Commerce, died Yesterday
at 3 o'clock.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

E=y Petitions are in circulation for the
remuneration of Canada to the United States. The
old Congress of the Colonies, it is said passed reso
utlous giving permission TO Canada TO come into
the Union at any time, on application. The prop
osltion now is to ask Congress to instruct the ex
ecutlve department of the government TO enter into
negotiations with Great Britain for the peaceful ac
compIishment of this object large portion of
the people of Canada will doubtless second the
movement, and ifapproached in the right way, and
with the right spirit, we dont believe it would be
very difficult TO get the consent of the British Gov
eminent. The Canadian possessions have always
been source OF expense and trouble to that gov
eminent, far beyond any benefit derived from her
control over them, and she would doubtless will
llngIy back out Of these possessions if it could be
done without any sacrifice of national honor or
pride. The remuneration would certainly greatly
contribute to the welfare of the people of the Can
adas, and also result in very important benefits to
the United States.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02
Friday, February 2, ES49.

EB~ We refer our readers, for late For-
eign and domestic news, Markets, &c. to the lights
ming department.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02

hNITTING MAcHINE.-A machine invent
ca some years ago, but which proved i'm
perfect then, has been improved in Massa.
chuset's' SO that it knits admirably, thereby
saving much manual labor to the lodies. An
exchange remarks:
:. p" The beauty of this invention is that it
Will throw the fabrication of a very impor
iant ard fundamental part of our apparel
INTO the Industry Of families and Withdraw
1t from the lactories.''
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02
Ill. Ill. BUChBEE Forem
PROVOST VEAzIE, Sec'y.

The GOLD FEVER SPREADISe.-A gentleman
who left Valparaiso, (Chili) Dec Cd, on the British
steamer for Panama, says that the California gold
fever ragged along the southern coast probably more
tercely than in the United States Four hundred
passports had been taken al VALPARAISO for Cailor>
Liza.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-02
New \ DIRK, 3 p. NJ.

1t is said that the Catholic Powers of Eu-
rope will interfere to re-instate the Pope.
He Is now al Gacta in Austria. The i'm
peral arms continue successful. War in
Northern Italy is nearly at band.