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Fourth of July. 1776.
BY GEORGE LIPPARD.

BY GEURGE LlfPAhD.
Let me paint you picture on the can
vass of the past. sgd &g a . aa.
4sItwas a cloudless summer day. Yes, q
clear blue sky arches and smiles above q
quaint edfce, rising among giant trees, in
the centre of that wide city. That edifice
Is built of red brick, with heavy window
frames and massive hall door The
wide.spreading dome Of St. Peters, the
snowy pillars ofthe Parthenon, the gloomy
glory of Westminster Abbey-none Of
these, or anything like them, are here, to
elevate this edifce of plain red brick into
a gorgeous monument of architecture.
Plain red brick the walls; the roof-eaves
heavy with intricate carvings; the hall door
ornamented with pillars of dark stone;
such is the State House of Philadelphia in
the year of our Lord, 1776.
Around this edifce stately trees arise.
Yonder, toward the dark walls ofWalnut
street goal, spreads pleasant lawn, en-
closed BY plain board fence. Above our
heads, these trees lock their massive limbs
and spread their leafy canopy.
There are walks here, too; not fashion
ed as squares and circles, but spreading
in careless negligence along the lawn
Benches, too, rude benches, on which re-
pose the forms of old men with grayihairs
and women with, babes in their arms.
This is beautiful day, and this plea
SAINT lawn; but why do these clusters Of
citizens, with anxious faces, gather round
the State House walls? There is mer.
chant in his velvet garb and ruffled shirt
there. the mechanic, with apron on his
breast and tools in his hand; there the
bearded sailor, and dark-robed minister
all grouped together '@'' ~
! olWhy this anxiety on every face?-this
gathering in little groups all over the lawn
B Yet hold a momentl In yonder wooden
steeple, which crowns the red brick State
House, stands an old man with white
hair and sunburnt face. He is clad ir
plainlattire, yethis eye CLEANS, as tits fix
edlupon the ponderous outline Of the bell
suspended in the steeple there. The ole
man tries to read the Inscription on tina
bell, but cannot. Out upon the waves, fal
away in the forest, thus has his life beer
passed. He is no scholar; he scarcely
canlapell one of those strange words. .carv
ed on the surface Of that bell. ys,, s-,,,
Byshis side,, gazing on his face4-tha
sunblfnt face in wonder, stands flaxen,
haired boy, with laughing eyes Of summer
zhIue. srasers y 5lils ssssst,tso slfi ii iisna
Come here. my boy; you area rich
ans rhild. You, can read. Spell me
ase words, and III bless ye. my good
Idl''A :, /: + "a "a g. : 3
And tie ohild raised himself on tip-toe,
passed his tiny hands against thebell,
7ssds I'll lisping tones; these mernora'
<eelair ziibsytyto al ths land IN
irkal dnts fIscreof. - ~ ~ ss..s Z 4.
6 man ponders for q momert On
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MELANCHOLY DISASTER AT NIAGARA
FALLs.--The telegrah announces that
Miss De Forrest, daughter of one of the
most respectable citizens of Buffalo, re.
Gently fell into the stream at ''Hogs's
Back Mr.. Charles c. Addington, a
young merchant Of Buffalo, plunged in to
save her, but both were carried over the
falls. If our memory is correct there is
generally a plank thrown across the stream,
to enable visitors to take a view of the
Falls. 1t is probable that Miss De For.
rest fell in the attempt to cross. Mr.. Ad.
dington must have plunged in in mo-
ment of almost frenzed excitement, as
there could be no possible chance of es-
cape from death.
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SLAVERY IN CALIFoaNrA.-A letter ffon,

SLAVERY IN CALIFoRNIA.-A letter from
San Francisco to the Newark Advertiser
from Il. DWIGHT HUNT, ,=closes thus:
"A provisional government would long
ago have been in operation but for the
hope that Congress would take care of US,
but we have waited in vain. A few more
such delays, and they may as well legis.
late for the winds. As to slavery, there
would be no doubt as to the issue, if left to
the people. Their voice is almost unani-
nous against its introduction, and yet a
negro woman and child were boug ght a
month since by merchant of this town for
$1,000! The buyer was originally from
Rhode Island and the seller from Oregon.
The occasion Of the purchase was the diff
Guilty of obtaining servants, but this can.
not be repeated without calling out pub
lie demonstration" (;
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CHoLEaA.-Tne first indication Of the

I CHoLEaA.-Tne first indication OF the
approach of the disease is hardness or
iullness in the abdomen, betraying slight
arrangement in the organs there situated.
If a glass of water is taken, a feeling of
distress or uneasiness ensues generally Of
light character, however, and is conse-
quently disregarded altogether, or soon
forgotten. In timc-on the next day per-
haps-pains shoot through the stomach,
and sensation of nausea is experienced.
DiarrhGa ensues, perhaps vomiting, the
day after, or in violent cases on the same
day. Even though the patient may have
dissegardad tho ,tarper symptams. if NO
viii now call in a physician, and take
proper remedies, he is nearly sure of re-
covery, more sure than person attacked
with a fever, or other ordinary disorders.
If,however, he neglects these forewarnings,
violent cramp succeeds, and there is real
danger.-Phila. Eusniag Bulletin.
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AWFUL DENouEMENT.--The Cincinnati
Courier, of the 22d ult., says:-"Yestef-
day, man was laid out, after dying, as
was supposed, by cholera. But while the
burial was going on, the supposed deceas-
Ell came TO. The CONSERVATION of the as.
sembled company may be imagined, but
it cannot be described. We understand
the cause of the mans stupor was too
larg, quantity Of cholera medicine given
him containing opium. Persons should
be careful, and send for a sensible physi-
clan at once, B ga3sAA ~ .,r.l., !,
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or GEN. Sm1rH's wife and family have

or GEN. SMITH's wife and family have
come home because of the utter impossi.
bility Of living in California with any COM
fort. No assistance can be had to perform
any kind of work, and there is nothing
like society or comfort according to our
civilized notions. When the ladies rode
out. it was in army wagons drawn by ten
or twelve mules-and everything was on a
similar scale. 800 bi,
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The American FLAG.

SeBy JOSEPH RoDMAN DRAKE.
ee0,a Idig 5aa anahh
3tiWhen freedom from her mountain height
------UDfurl'd her standard to the air,
She tore the azure robe of night,
And set the stars Of glory there.
-ygShb mingled with.its gorgeous dyes 9 ~ /
H., The milky baldric of the skies, &. ,l.l eo
And stripped ih pure, celestial white.
eGlWiih streakings Of the morning light; ~
Then from his mansion in the sun .,.,
She call'd heresgle bearer down,
II And gave iDtoshis mighty hand QJ IL &
n; The smybol Il hsf chosen land. 4
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, Majestic monarch of the cloud,
- t-eWho rear'st aoft thy regal form,
the tempest trumpings loud =
And see the lightning lances driven,
~ When strive the warriors of the storm,
Al And rolls the thunder drum OF heaven. +
Child Of the sun! 10 thee Ills given,
, ITO guard the banner OF the free,
--- To hover in the sulphur smoke,
B To ward away the battle stroke,
And bid its blendings shine afar,
~ Like rahbows on the cloud of war, a''t1
ts4o The eharbingers Of victory! s s
rsdf seF,g!a III. b i a $50 Is
Flag of the brave! thy folds shall fly,
The sign of hope and promise nigh,
gQ When speaks the signal trumpet tone,
And the long line comes cleaning on.
Ereyet the life blood. warm aud wet,
Has dimm'd the. gliStenipg bayonet,
Each soldier eve shall brightly turn.
To where thy sky born glOries burn:
fSAnd as his springing steps advance, q
u, Catch war and vengeance from the gla zee,
And when the cannon monthing loud.
)GT Heave in wild wreaths the battle sshruud,
And Sorry sabres Use and fall
Like shoots Of fame Oh midnight's pail;
Then shall thy meteor gaIces glow,
yii And covering foes sh,ll sink beneath =
Each gallant arm that strikes below
That lovely messenger OF death.
. sS1uocS Ha5a nv s..
g Flag Of the seas on ocean wave
Thy stars shall glitter DER the have;
When death. careerine on the gale,
.t919 Sweeps darkly round the belird sail.
And frighted waves rush wildly back
Before1he broadside's reeling rack,
Eachdying wanderer of the sea
Shall look at once to heaven and thee,
And smile to see thy splendors fly
In triumph Ger thy closing eye.
fAA "
Flag Of the free hearts hope and home!
BY angel hands to vanr given;
e Thy stars have lit the welkin dome,
, a And all thy hines were bnrn in heaven.
Forever Hoat that standard sheet! ~ t.
" here lives,ihe f,e hut falls hefore US;
With Freednm's soil beneath our feet,
And freedoms banner waving Der us!
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I 81 The Houston Register says that many
Of the farmers Of Western Texas have al
ready realized large profits in the sheer
business.
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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-26

On Tuesday, Oct, 28d,in this village, BRIDGET,
daughter of Anne Murray, late OF Nayan,
Meath county, Ireland,
In Burnett, Dodge county, on Tuesday MORN
ing, Sept. %, of typhoid fever, Mr. Henry ].
SHEoFF, aged p years and months, formerlyof
Stratord, n. II.
He died at the residence of Samuel Thomas,
after an illness of II days, and suffered much,
but not as murmurs of complaint are made
Thus has departed companion in youth,
TREND in manhood, and by wide circle of reIa-
tives and acquantances much respected. and his
loss will be regretted by all.
Printers in N. II. and n, Y, will please copy,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-26
Free Democratic Senatorial Con
XRnfinn
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.

Pursuant 10 the call of the committee, the de-
legates from the several towns composing the
l6lh Senate district, assembled in Convention at
the house of A. b. jackson, in Bristol on the
23d inst On motion OF A. b. Jackson.
JOHN L. TROWBRlDGE was called to the
char, and Z. l. SHoLEs, appointed Secretary.
Credentials having been forwarded, it appear
ed that the delegates appointed were all present,
except one from Brstol and one from Pleasant
Pralne, which vacancies We're supplied by the
delegations from those towns.
W. ii. Farmer, Of the Southport delegation, Of
Tered the following resolution:
Resolved, That hereafter, in Senatorial Con-
ventlon, the Assembly district, composed of the
towns OF Southport, Pike, and Pleasant Prairie,
be entitled to an equal delegation as that of the
west Assembly district, 10 be apportioned as fol-
lows Three delegates from the south ward of
the village OF Southport and that part of said town
lying south OF said ward three from the middle
ward of said village and three from the north
ward and that part OF the town lying north of
said ward; three from Pleasant Prairie and three
from Pike:
Which, after discussion, was rejected.
In accordance with instructions from the NEE
ting which appointed them, the Southport dele
gauon, falling 10 get the principle of equal rep
resentallon acknowledged, withdrew from the
Convention. On motion,
a. b. Jackson, was then appointed Secretary
in place OF {. l.. Shoes. Withdrawn
The Convention then proceeded to an informal
ballot for a candidate for State Senator, when 81
votes were cast, of which Levi Grant had Is;
). II. NJ 'Lellan 3; A. ID. Cornwall g.
direct ballot was then had, when 10 votes
were cast, OF which Levi Grant had To- Blank
3. Whereupon, on motion, Lew Grant was de-
clared unanimously nominated for Senator in the
10Th Senatorial District
A Senatorial Committee was then appointed,
consisting of +. s. Lowell, Arson Pease, Harmon
Marsh
On motion, the Convention then adjourned.
J. t. TROWBRIDGE, Chm.
\. b. Jackson. Secretary.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-26
ASSEMBLY CONVENTION.

The proceedings of the Convention of the AS
semby District, which were handed to us, we
have mislaid. We will however give briefsv-
nopsis from memory. The convention assem-
blcd ON Saturday the 2Oth at the house of Peter
Martin, in Pleasant Prairie. Andrew Leonard,
of Southport, was called TO the chair, and NJ.
IL. Petit, of Pike chosen Secretary. The dele
cations being full, an informal ballot was taken
for candidate for Assembly, when Harmon
Marsh, OF Pike, had six votes, and various other
persons six votes in the aggregate. Two form
al ballots, were then had with the same result as
the informal ballot. On motion of r. c. Oils. il
was resolved that a plurality of votes should be
sufficient for choice, when another ballot was
taken, and Charles Clement of Southport, recei-
V, d seven votes, and Harmon Marsh, five, where
upon Charles Clement was declared duly nomin-
ated.
Some discussion was had relative to the rep
resentation of the several towns in convention,
when the convention ad journed
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-26
THINGS AT SAN FRANCISCO.

FROM the Racine News. Sept i.
The hum of busy te that tilis oar streets as if
some great fair was going, with its booths and
lis nulnoeriess temporary structures, astonishes
the beholder, While, as far as the eve can reach
the White tents with their waving flags and
streaming pennons, floating with back ground
OF greenest foliage, give picturesque variety
thai Is truly charming to contemplate The val
ue OF real estate Is another source of wonder
ment, Tor the mtanest tenement that can b. ten
aned rents for $500 year; and stores, in eiini-
gle locations, from 10 to 500 900. CIV lots that
but year ago cost $500 are now selling readily
for from 2 to $4,000. Even a common kind OF
family residence is worth its or 6 900 a wear.
The price OF labor alone is commensurate with
these valuations, for merchandise, though abrisk
trade is kept up botn north and soutn-is ex-
tremely reasonable And this is an argument
to many why this state OF things Will not last
But 1t seems to US TO be as permanent as the
placerS which have produced such extraordinary
and unparalleled results. In the first place, the
dividends of the mines per day, will be the great
regulator OF labor in the city; for when the pr-
ces received are not equal TO the earnings taken
upon an average, the laborer will seek, without
distinction to profession, the Sacramento or
the Stanislaus, and take his good luck as his only
employer: and whatever the sum taken of min
eral wealth acquired there, such viii be the price
demanded for it here. If, as many suppose. the
richest OF the gold regions is not half developed,
then labor may demand higher estimate than it
has yet received. Fortunes have com unbiden
TO many of the favorites of the tickle goddess,
while the spectators in land have rcaped rare
reward for their forethought and their shrewd-
ness. Bat we believe the true prosperity of THE
city is only in embryo; for when time snail havs
biolted out many OF the countless inconvenien-
ces to which business men have been exposed;
when proper wharf, shall be finished, by which
the low water obstacle will be obgiated. and the
goods of merchants cease to " damage in land
ing: and when our streets shall be completed
and buildings for the convenience of the public
courts of Justice-in fact, when we get thorough
ly organized with some drift of the golden sand
in our favor, the sprng-time of our commercial
prosperity will commence.
This is indeed fast countrw wealth comes
quick, it goes quick The drayman thinks as
lightly OF dollar here, as his brother of plea
yune in the Atlantic cities, and he spends it as
FREELY. The lawyer is paid his fee IN advance.
and The Acade d"cid > with aiacrity all cases
that are brought beInre hi,s. with better chance
OF securing justice than u months were taken for
consideration and reflection. The merchants
eyei is quick to tell the real trader from the shop
ping gentleman; and he,wastes as few'words as
possible, for he recollects that true old saving.
time is money The system Of auctionserinr
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-26

j. RETURNED CALroRNIAN.-Our fellow
citizen, A. MORGAN, who left this place for the
gold region in March last, returned on Friday
last, having reached the gold regions by travers-
ing the plains--spent some time among the
mines; and come back by San Francisco and
the lsthmus. He has furnished us some inter-
estlng details of his journey, and what he saw,
winch we will give in our next. We are in
debted to him for copy of the g Pacific News
of Sept. !, from which we copy the articles on
California, which will be found in another COL
umn.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-26
EXCELSIOR CHURCsV.

The meetings of this Church will be held on
Sundays, forenoon and afternoon commencing at
the usual hour Of Church service, in the room on
Nam street, lately occupied by the Telegraph
Printing Office.
On Sunday next, forenoon, DR.. III. M'KIyLEY
will discourse, Subject" MAN; his origin,
constitution and relations the body and its mis-
sion the spirit and its destiny"
The afternoon will be devoted to the discussion
OF such topics DIS may be suggested.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-26

New GOoDs.-Our merchants are filling IN
with new goods and are ready to serve their Gus
toners. To those of the inhabitants ofthe coun-
try who are unacquainted with our merchants,
we wish to say word or two Ifyou have cash
to lay ont for goods, go TO those who advertise.
They believe that L" nimble sixpence is better
than slow shilling" They are willing
10 put mp with asmaler profit thar those who
wish to sell on one or two years time, and never
think of advertising their goods First on the list
as You come in TO town from the South, E. B
Tradewell is selling off at cost. You can get
goods at bargains of course. Next on the list
as You get down in the heart of business
fright opposite the Telegraph office, call
in and-subscribe) is the store of Hale, Nancy
& Co, where you can buy goods cheap for cash
or get credit if Won want. Then comes Green
wood, where is the place to buy cheap for cash.
He turns his stock about times year, so you
can always get new goods. Tymeson comes
next, and if any man knows how to ''keep shop
or please customers; or sell goods fright" he is
The man. Don't forget to call in there Then
on the next corner you will find Chisholm &
Kellogg, who have purchased L. f. Kings cash
store, where they keep up the reputation of the
the old stand in selling goods remarkably cheap
Metcalf, Merrill & Kellogg, occupy the middle
store in Dark ee's old block where from long
and favorable acquaintance with the men. we know
You will be fairly dealt with. They have an ex-
ren.ire stock of we'll selected goods, and we
think 1t will be to yourintereat to give them a call
before you leave town.
Ii you want clothing ready made, or ANYTHING
in that line 60 to Brggss, next door to Chisholm
q hel0EgS. II you want boots shoes or leath-
er 70 TO T. W. Lyman; If any thing in the hard
ware line IS wanted, Edward Balm keeps every
thing and will accommodate you on the most
reasonable terms.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-10-26
10 the Independent Frecnen OF
Racine County.

1our County Election is near at bsnd you
are soon TO be called upon to vote for county Of
hcers, also for senator 10 represent you and
your interests in the next Legislature Of this
State; a~d those candidates are now generally
in nomination. Have you asCertained their po-
hucai views of state policyf will they act for
your interests and the general good of the whole
or are they bound to selfish and strictly party
purposes, disregarding the general good of their
constituents? If so, look YOU well to it, Will
they use their influence and vote for the impor-
tant changes in our State affairs? are they in ia
vor OF combining constabes and justices to the
jurisdiction OF tl.eir own towns? are they in IA
yor OF so altering the Probate office that each
assembly district Shall constitute a probate dis
inct! Tax payers YOU and every other elector in
the State, have deep interest in all these ques-
IONS; tor in electng menthat will carry out these
principles, there will be saving to the State,
$4,000, and will free you from state tax
Then look We well 10 it: ascertain the opinions
OF every senator and representative before YOU
vote. And if their views are of that cast as will
cause them to oppose a reform in our state anu
county affairs, withhold your vote IT, on the
contrary, they are in favor of reform, and 0M
anSlcer The above questions in the affirmative and
III your belief are honest in their opinions. then
vote for them, and use your influence to secure
their election. Lay aside all party names and
look to principle, for IN that is involved your i'm.
mediate, as well as your dearest rights and fu-
ture welfare. LACY.
Bristol, October 20. 1919
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Independent Ticket.
ca 2Ela

The undersigned is candidate for seat in
the Assembly of this State, for the Assembly
District composed of the towns of Southport,
Pleasant Prairie, and Pike. He socits the suf-
frage voters irrespective of parties.
am aware that this is a novel course, but at
the same time believe it the true ono. An avowal
OF political principles is due the pubic on an oc-
casion of this kind / am Wig Int not NJ
tra--shall vote iii elected) wf'h . WHOM
clearly right; and on all votar n.einV liz
question of Slavery, shall to To I~s ot ny ao'lj
sustain the Wi'Inot froviso.
CORNW IL. s. RO..