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Democratic banner., 1849-12-31
In Pike Circuit Court, September Terht;
lS49. =
@Th0na' W. ": Nor'sn' plaintiff Petition

|"Th0ma' W: NOFVel' plaintiff Petition
John ]. Appleberry, defendant contract. :.
A ND now al. this day appears the plaintiff, BIZ
IA John B. Henderson, his attorney, and il ap-
ant is a nonresident of this State. Il is therefore
order ed that he be notified that the plaintiff, on the
'4ih day of August, l849, fled his petition in the
office of the clerk Of the circuit court Of said eoun-
~. for the sum Of three hundred dollars, and up-
|, S. said defendant appear before the Judge of said
circuit court, at the next term thereof, to be begun
aud held at the court house in Bowling Green, in
answer said petition, judgment viii be rendered
against him for said sum of money, and continued!
A true copy.
Test: J. M. MARTIN, Clerk.
December Sd, 1849. mss Sw.)
Democratic banner., 1849-12-31

Late and important frGIEl California.
By The arrival of Tie Empire City at New
York, oil the 25th inst, ave are in possession Of
ltelegtarhic accounts tuo reeks later from Cali.
l%fernia. The steamer P0nrn.a had arrived al
Panama, with $50 passengers, and half million
of gold dust.
Gold continues as plentiful as ever. An cleo.
ItiOn was held in California on the 10Th Novem-
Der, to. ratify or reject the new Constitution, to
elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor, two
representatives TO Congress, and members of the
|Sshate. The Constitution was adopted BY an al
most unanimous vote. The general impression
vas that Peter H. Burnett you'd be elected Gov
srnor, and John McDougall, formerly OF Indian
|apOlis, Lieut.. Governor. The vote in San Fran
cisco and elsewhere, indicates the election Of
Roiman Price and Geo. w: Wright, as repre-
sentatives to Congress.
The whole Democratic ticket succeeded in San
Francisco. Col. Suffer was the Wing candidate
for Governor. He ran on the peoples ticket
1t is now thought that Thomas Butler King
will not be elected to the y. S. Senate. It is
manifest that the Legislature will contain large
Democratic majority. The chances are strong
THAT VIM. McKendrec Givin and Chas. s. Free
mont will be elected 10 the u. S. Senate:
The overland tsains which left thu United
States last spring and summer, had all arrived
safe in California. Col. Russell, Of Missouri,
who headed the vanguard, left Independence on
the oath April and arrived at Suffers Fort on
the 9Th August; his company broke up before he
reached California. The gallant Col. is now in
Pueblo, practicing law. Edward Bryant, the
former editor of the Lexington (Ky.) Intelli-
|geucer, had realized the snug sum of 100000
by specializing in San Francisco lots. He will
return in June. Carpenters wages are $l6 per
day. Buildings are going up with atremendOus
San Francisco and Sacramento cities are rapid
|ly filling up, from the mines, and living was get
ting more expensive. as the rainy season is pre-
vailing. Lewis Tramble, a printer Of St. Louis,
died at San Francisco of dysentery.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-31

II On casting our eyes upon the "Father of
Waters" yesterday morning, We discovered a
substantial and polished natural bridge, stretch
ing from shore to shore.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-31

member, be sworn IN. Mr.. bayd,as ssnief
member of the House, adminis,srsazA u ssthof
Office 10 ihs Speaker. At 8 o'sleet.a motion
Ito sdioufp was carried.
Democratic banner., 1849-12-31
fhe President'u Message.

This document was received in our city on Sat
'urday last, by an especial mail, and we hasten IL
LAY it before our readers. This being the frs
message from the Second Washington, and ex
pected to contain those long lest principles of thu
wing party that were supposed by some 10 be
locked in the bosom of oil lack, is was natur,
ally looked for by all parties with interest. Thu
more 60 on account of the adroitness with which
the President while i candidate kept from the
public eye bis views Of public measures. AZ
ter reading that document the community is placed
in the situation Of the old lady who read an ex
pose of Free Masonry to gain the secret-obou
as mise as she rds before.
He is in favor Of increasing the rates Of dutie.
on the Tariff Of '46 for repsnus purposes, an(
Goes not doubt the right or duty of Congress 10
encourage domestic industry, but does not lead
US into the light as to what would be an encour.
|agemsnt of "domestic industry" Whether by
|burthening one class Of domestic industry Tor the
support OF another, or renoring restrictions alike
from all classes.
or the Sub Treasury system, he says: eth.
of the continuation of the Sub Treasury
system is respectfully submitted to the WISDOM
of Congress-"
Democratic banner., 1849-12-31
D %EMOCRATIC BAN ER.
A. J. pICKENs & CO., EDITORS:
LOUISIANA. MISSOURI.
S0NDAY, n 81, 1s4S.
The hid Re:r out--The New one in.

A happy new year to you, gentle reader!
With this number of our paper, passes
the events of the year ls49, and before il
reaches many of our readers they will have
entered upon the duties Of 1850. Time,
the sleepIess passenger of ages, rolls on his
moments, precious to US all, regardless alike
of the. welfare of Prince or Peasant. In
rapid succession the years fit before US,
bearing on their wings the joys and sorrows
of the millions. May the fight of the year
just closing be o%utstripped by the last sof-
row of you, gentle reader.
A SPEAKER AT LAsT.-By reference ic
the dispatches in another column, It will be
observed that the Hon. H. Cobb, (dem.,
Of Georgia, was elected Speaker of the
House Of Representatives on the SD ballot,
This election we hail as a harbingsrofpsac
to the Udion. Upon it hangs to d create,
extent than is generally conceded, the use
|~fulness Of the Congress: The Speaker APP
points the Committees of the House, and a
majority of Aboiitionsts or Free Soilers
upon those ON Territories and the District
of Columbia, would have insured reports
and bills Objectionable to, we hope, a ma
jority in Congress, and 10 all peace-lOving
citizens of the Union.
The democrats are the most numerous in
Congress, though neither they nor the wings
number a msjority-afew abolitionists hold
ing the balance Of power. The election Of
Cobb is q merited compliment to his ability
as a statesman, and a pledge to the Union
by the preponderating party in Congress,
to attend to the business of the Union alone.
So mote it be-
Democratic banner., 1849-12-31

RENooUxrRE AND STREET FIeHT.-On Tues.
day last our orderly and quiet little city Wa,
thrown into excitement, by being made the scene
ola street fights that will vie in violence and fe.
rocity' with those fashionable r%encountres Of the
largest cities. VIM Flake, underline influence
|ot King Alcohol, we suppose, entered a Grocery
on Water street, where several persons were
standing near a stove, and offered some indigni
ties to a young man named Pharr, who, in turn,
offered but little resistance, Until kicked by the
former. He then left the house and prepared
himself with a rock; being followed by Flake
he threw once or twice, and retreated. Flake
having also returned rock for rock, pursued
at full speed 20 or 80 yards. After some
time had elapsed, Flake resumed the chase
by making diligent search and inquiry for
Pharr, who upon hearing of the movements
of tie former, prepared himself with a sim
gle barrel pistol. During the evening they
met near where their dific commenced.
Flake immediately started at Pharr, who
stepped a pace'or two back and free, the ball
taking effscti in the left breast but glanced
to his side. PRarr Immediately hed the
width of a square, up Georgia street, with
Flake in hot pursuit, when a third person
meeting them, handed Pharr a six barrelre-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05

CNwoRNA.-Tle Ncwburypor,Hcrlld
has letter from the master Of the ship
Hunlrcss,o of New York dated at San Fran
cisco. Oct, I, which confirms and rather
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"f''' '''0 .'e' 0''''' '''' o'''"'l -
,l,a eo,r,;,,., ,3 I.;.,,, ,.;,o..e,,l.s. 1870,
VIZ ''',' '''7'' f''o'' y '''o04' ''-o0'
Sarlcs' &c lie says
The toIIow;pc arc Same or tho nr;cos At
vbirh ,Lcv haya solI ,hair Goods. RI,ol,.
els ncr nair sion. hror,rs $40 brandy 81
per boule. pork 81 per pound. | am m
formed that it is a common practice among
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05
NEW NoHkADec

NEW OEkADec. G9-3 p. N.
There is better feeling in Stocks to-day, Gov
cmmeut SKIES in demand.
Ia -four there is moderate business demand:
$ 81 torcommon, 50 75a1 for fancy Meal s. So
a. s. J. Rye flour 81 CAB l25. Corn 56u5y tor
red Southern, Nhskey 23a243c
A despatch from Cincinnati, the 28th,
says, that , deaths had occurred at the
/ Hospitals there, among passengers left by
/ stealnboa,, the symptoms of which rcsem.
bic Cholera. Tie board of health denies
! that they were Asatic Cholera.
A driving snow storm commenced about
break Of day this morning and from present
appearances bids fair to continue all night.
The mails are all back, nothing from
/ the south.
! DR.. Whiting resporls 2 new cases and
; new deaths during tie last p hours not
among the passenger Of ship New ! ork
! No eases in the city.
\ despatch from Pitsburg, dated 20h.
says that the Common Council Of Alleghe-
ny City have authorized the Treasurer to
subscribe 100000 towards the pennsyl
vania and Ohio Railroad.
3nother despatch, dated Cincinnati, 2Sth,
. SHN ~ w" oIiCHuS IdPCiS vi ~-Ou lUSl. re-
ceivcd, bring confirmation of the reports
that the Cholera had assumed an epidemic
form in that city. Citizens and strangers
had commenced leaving the city.
French, Loco, has been elected Mayor
of Lowell, Mass.
\ despatch just received from Louisville,
dated 23d, says that the steamer Potomac
thls morning reports that the Cholera is
very bad there, II of the steamers passen .
gers died coming up. The steamer Loud
had been compelled to stop on her way up,
being unable to proceed. The Captain,
Mate and Pilot, had all died Of the Cholera,
and all the crew had deserted.
The Governor has committed sentence
OF death against HARE to imprisonment for
life.
DR.. WHITING reports at Q o'clock, this
morning, 4 new cases Of Cholera, and 4
deaths amcng the inmates OF the Marine
Hospital.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05

I'"S EASY AND FCssr.-There shall be two
,u', i doctors Tor example of equal learning and
SNlII, They are on the look out Tor practice Doc
tor Easy puts his name on brass plate on the door
ana then sits down IN hls drawing room 10 wait for
patients Need ! say that he has generally TO wal,
d long time. But Doctor Pussy does not apnrovs
OF me passive system. He keeps horse and chaise
before ne mas VISIT TO make. He hires people to
a'7'il an The nelghborhood with peas al his sur
gerry bell lie Is continually called out OF church
ana mas once Nentured on having his name shouted
as beng Immediately wanted while attending ,
Lowell Lecture. Not form Of adyertisementdo
Doctor Fussy neglect, and the odds are. in the end
,n"t he has made thousand dollars wear, before
DOCTOR Edsy has heard the rat-tat at the door of
ms INST patient Now, perhaps Dr.. Fussy NAV. of
ne 'Wo' lee the humbug. but very much question
Wne'hef he IS the fool. What applies to these two
aoc,ors applies generally 10 every trade and pro-
iesIIoh under the sun. Barring lucky chance now
ud AGAIN an adventurer will find that in the battIe
OF me every man must be his own trumpete1.
soano your own charge and ride over every body.
or somebody else viii sound his charge AMI ride
Owe you.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05
depreciation Of Gold. and High
Prices at tie Mines.

The following are extracts from a letter
from the California mines to Il. \. MIS-
sENGER, Of Milwaukee.
SAN FRA>CIRco, Aug. II, 1913.
have just returned from the Gold Re-
gloIt, where | have been the last two
months wllh-2 party on an exploring expe-
Il'ion' Tk party was conducted u a
Lieutenant or the regular army, whose re-
port wfAbe published before you receive
tins. We went from this places (San
francisco To Suffers by water from there
by land to Feather River. which we follow
cd up 10 the base of the mountains, where
we first saw party collecting gold. The
gold Is disseminated in the cracks of
rocks, and all through the soil. The way
they manage to collect it, is by washing the
DIRT IN a machine, tin pan, or dish, of any
KIND; the gold is lett in the bottom of the
dish or machine, with portion of black
sand and emery. II Is then taken out and
dried, and the sand and emery blown ou, ;
thus the gold is obtained pure, with the ex.
cePion Of pi0ti1lG, which is also found in
some places.
From here We went down the base of
49, ''N'''i''''I W iuC AiltIlcdn L 0fk. where
there arc some 5000 persons engaged in
collecting gold. They average from one to
Ten ounces per day, yet there are cases
where they collect more. One man col
Iecled $500 or $1,000 worth in day; bnt
that IS notcommon. Brandy has been sold
IN these diggjngs for 500 a bottle. and one
bullock for $4f0 one horse for $500, and
one common sheath knife for $l0O; all of
which could have been lad for So here
one year ago. Gold was worth $lS per
ounce cash, y months arc now il is sell
ing tor 81, and dull at that.
From the American Fork we followed
down the mountain as far az the San Joa-
Puin, where we also found parties collect.
ING gold. Feather River. the American
Fork. and the San Joquin are the only pa-
ces where people were mining; yet re
Jo4ad gofI just as plenty on all intermcdi-
ate streams as on those and it Is the opin-
ion Of all wcI-inlormed men here. that il
extends the whole length of the mountains.
Enclosed send you 4 specimen of the
gold from Feather River.
ours with esteem
*. n. LEACH.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05
What E2GEec1 WIFE tsa9 EncrcaSe OF
gold a4;aye OGl Property and Ia


@"s
IL IS already agltatcd among the money
lenders OF the Eastern and Middle States,
Wnal influence The California mlnes-pro-
NIded they realise all that is repoued-wiIl
exert on properly and present Values
oP'ii"hs dliIcr as to the extent OF the de-
PFrciaaoh' buI al seems to concedc that it
VIII cheap'n money-so caiIed-and secu-
Il''e9' ana al evidences OF debt when 1t
!I'uSl increase lie value OF real estate and
Improvements there on. This seems to be
regarded as inevitable: New ork Jour
hal mus aII0ueS to the iudlcious effects
"nich SHGh revolution would cause III the
'"IuG OF money:
ne value OF gold, as every one knows
chithy depends upon lis scarcity, We
may ihefeIorP' assume mat lis worth, even
III Ia''Pf 'l'he:' mas been slowly decreasing;
because heing almost unallerabIe, II cannot
I'"Ssi''y po 0eS'r"ye" as last as 1t Is pro-
""''"' O"I own comment alone yielded,
yearly, more IMAM lhIFjeen millions worth
oI @oiu, before lhe discovery OF the new
i"Uhd LIJofado. 1t must be recoIIcctcd
aISo' lilal thc MINES from which this amount
was oO''lned' are for the most part, situated
III countries distracted by war and civil
u'SSC"'."I'S' ana 'lial, III many cases, the
"''' u "oou "'i" quicksilver mas rendered
>" '' u '''c'l almost uhPf"uuc'IVc. But
"''tn we cons'uef laa' inc western aIoPc OF
'"' 'o.'i' -'e' az" IS co'efc" WIlh TIMBER
S'i0 "'"' 4 u''NSII'eF GAIS'S III liose noun
'a'hS' do P'n'I'ul ana accessible as the pre-
clo"S aust 81 t''e oaIIIofnld siFcams-lhat
4 II.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05

prompt and well directed action. in view of its
gearing on future elevation depression that exists
now before Southport.
Inc rains OF the past season. with the increasing
products o. the country, have carried the conyic
non TO all our lake towns that the prairie turf can
no longer be depended upon for roads but that a
substantial material must be substituted In view
OF this fact, Milwaukee has resolved to lay during
the coming season, several plank roads for her own
benefit, while in manner already considered Ra-
cine and Little Fort have firmly resolved on like
action. And now should not Southport by prompt
and well directed action protect and advance her
own interests by like instrumentaIity; she cannot
but realize consequences the most disastrous to her
future trade; and if she act without wise direc-
ton She may also cripple her future capabilities.
In our former article we suggested tie plan for
protecting the interests Of Southport-of having
two plank roads centering al this port The one
on the north to join us with Jlne>yiIle b. tie way
OF Burlington, the other on tie south to unite u,
with Beloit by the way of Eenhams mills We
contemplated the bearing fthese roads in contrast
with centre road leading to Beoit upon tie town
line b. the way OF Geneva on tie interests ogSouth
/ port.
It's our presaat design TO compare cur southern
route with the contemplated centre road, with the
design Of knowing what would be their compare
worth TO stockholders.
We take tie southern instead Of the northern
route in this co,,r,or;son Iccausc This is ,Ir,j.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05

TuE TELEGRAPH is printed on large double me
A;.,, sheet and con tains greater amount of read
i,,g matter than any paper In the state out of the
rity of Milwaukee, The terms of subsc ription
which, under ordinary circumstances, we shall al
y,,ys riridly adhere to, are as follows
81 IS per year, at the time of subscribing.
$500 per year if not paid at the time of sub
5crbing, but any time within the year.
81 80. ifnot paid within the year.
All kinds of country produce received in payment
Of subscriptions.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05

FREEMAN AND SLAvEHoLDERs.-Mr. Van
Buren's entire popular vote, says the Gin
c'nnau Globe, will amountto about 300,-
600. BY the last census, the entire mum
her Of slave holders in the Union, amount
ed to about 100000. Yet, that interest has
controlled, and continues to govern the coun-
Gil OF the nation. Cannot 100000 citizens
Of Free States yield as much political in
fiuence, as less number of slave owners
Hamilton Reflector
The general verde. Of the press is in "a.
vo5 Q: Mrs. Fanny kemJ.e Butler.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05
w AsHINeTON. Dec. %.

SENATE.-A petilionby Mr.. Niles, of
Connecticut, numerouslF signed, was pre-
scented, praying for the reduction of postage
on periodicals and newspapers. Mr.. Niles
said he was much interested in this subject,
and would move very soon to call il uD.
Deemed reference absolutely necessary.
The petition was appropriately referred.
Nothing of importance IN u EIoase d:
day.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05
THE TELEGRAPH.
c. l.. SHOLES, EDITOR.
Friday, January D, ISIS.
For the Southport telegram.
SLAVERY No. 5.

SLAVERY No. 5.
After the third great national reform takes place.
then will commence the reign of Liberty, Equal,
ty, Fraternity, and Unity. Then will our bcauti.
l2l system Of government be fully developed: then
will ii be seen how tremendously a State govern
ment acts within the United States; how harmonl-
ously a county government acts within the stare
the township government within the county, the
family government within the township, and the
Individual government within tie family Then
there will be neither landlords nor rent slaves; for
each will have what he needs aud no more. Then
the useless labor in amassing large fortunes, and
the needless Toll in taking care Of them will be done
away with; for no man could find place to lay
such fortune. The great object of men and women
will be comfort and enjoyment. There will then
be neither factory lords factory siayes-tor the
working people OF the township viii each do his
part and own his part, and when the machinery
gets in motion it viii work for the benefit of each
individual, Instead of working against item, as 1t
now does Each viii be anxious for the success
ol The others business for they will all be aiming
at one object; this will keep up unity. No man
will then be employed in swindling his ucghbor.
by buying cheap and selling Gear; for the township
will then employ person to exchange its surplus
productions for such articles as it needs and docs
not produce, thus each individual viii have his
wants supplied at the very cheapest rate: this will
keep up hl'emIty. This system is in actual and
successful operation at the present time with some
4 . lie NM DS in Mo. Il. I Il q
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05
BY LIGHTNING.
REPORTED FOR THE SOUTHPORT TELEGRAPH.
New loRk. Dec. 20. Up NJ

WV IUHh, DcV, y, 7. VI
Afew lots OF mixed flour had been picked up at
$500, but no fair business could be had below
$3.50. Range from s.. 80 to S3,60-the latter for
fancy brands. Genessee and Ohio wheat 10 mod
crate demands. Sales 5000 bushels at SI12-
Supplies Of Corn moderate, ard Transactions limit
ed. Sales of 5000 bush. at Gle. and a parcel OF
prime yellow 625c. Oats not plenty Sales 3la
40c. Pork active and buoyant Sales Of 1900
bbs. at SO IS, and $l3,75 for old; SIl 81, and
Sl3 80 for new. Beef us before
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05

Ner Jierico speaking for Herself
against Norery.-A convention of dele>
gates OF the people of New Mexico Ito
form constitution and apply to Congress
Tor a territorial government" was held at
Santa Fe IN October last In petition
adopted by them and addressed to the Com
gress of the United States. they urge the
speedy organization of a territorial govern
ment, and thus express themselves upon
the subject of slavery:
Wv e do not desire 10 have domestic sIa-
very within our borders, ard unrI the tim.
shaii arrive for our admission into the
Onlon' we desire to be protected Congress
against lis Introduction among US"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05

The southern mail of this evening brings
no southern papers OF consequence. The
snow storm of yesterday reached as far
south as Richmond Va.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05
From the \. Y. Eve. Post

The gold excitement SEEMS TO have as
rended 10 the upper stories of speculation.
Proposals for subscriptions to the Panama
Railway are out. signed by Gen. Winfield
Scott and the Collector of the port.
Some anxiety begins TO be fell about tho
non-arryaI Of the Canada.
The navigation oil Lake Ontario contn-
ues unrestricted.
We understand that the friends of Mr..
David Hale entertain no hopes of his re-
covery.
Gen. Santa Ana and three Hayran ex-
presidents are now resident at Jamaica.
NO physician of eminence has yet de-
cIarcd the cholera here to be the true as
phyAia.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-01-05

VALUE OF LAND IN CALuoRNIA.-An Of.
hcero The navy, IN letter published in the
Norfolk Beacon, states that he had, previ>
Gus TO the discovery of gold, purchased 20
leagues of land, one hundred house lots. and
twelve houses, in CALIFORNIA;: but that. 10 his
utter astonlshment. in a few short weeks
his immense property was not worth a
cent. Though rich in one sense, he saws
ne IS mlscrabiy poor. as his houses nearly
all stand empty, ard are the scource of no
income. The cause of this is that the
whole population have gone to the gold
mines.
HE SAILING DISTANCE to California,
around Cape Horn, is 1900 miles, and vet
tins, at present, is the cheapest route to
San Francisco. because 1t is all by water.
ltrcquires aboutive months. ByChagres
to Panama ii is $500 miles, but the ex.
pense IS full double. Yet the time sa yed is
three months at least, which to some is a
material consideration.