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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-05

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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

We alluded last week to the suit pending be-
fore Justice futile, in which a married woman
had prosecuted the keeper of liquor establish
ment on his bonds, for injuries sustained in con-
sequence of the sale of liquor to her husband.
The trial commenced on Monday and was sub
United to the Jury OH Wednesday evening A
number of witnesses were examined, who testi-
fled TO the fact that liquor had been dealt out by
the defendant to the individual in question about
the time the injuries were suffered. The pro-
secution was conducted by ]. R. Sharpstein and
o. S. Head, Esqs. and the defence by F. S. Lo-
veil and J. Webster, Esqs. The Jury were alb
sent but a few moments and returned with a YER
dict of one hundred dollars and costs of suit, (the
full extent of the juris fiction of the COURT
against the defendants.
So far rs this court is concerned the charac-
ter and value of this law has been fully tested.
We rejoice at the result, not because we antici-
pate any direct benefits to the cause of temper.
ance from it, but because it is thus demonstrated
that the traffic may be made to bear the pecuniary
losses which it occasions society; and those suf
ferng women, worse than widowed, in our midst
/ have a resource against those who have received
the substance which belongs to themselves ant
/ children.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

ErWe call attention to the prospectus in ano-
Their column, of Leonard Scott & Cos. reprint
of Foreign periodicals. We have not time now
to aIude to these publications at length, and car
only say, that we have been in the receipt o.
them for the past year, and have been able to ac-
quaint ourSet with their character, and therefore
express the opinion that it is not possible else.
where to get the same amount of reading matter
of equal value, for the same or twice as much
money. We shall speak OF these books more al
length hereafter.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

IL We direct attention to an article in ano-
Their column under the head of '' Extraordinary
Discovery Many no doubt will refuse to Gre
dit 1t in consequence ofthe immense magnitude
and importance of the discovery claimed to be
ma!c. We place confidence in it for two rea-
sons the first is, that we consider the discovery
very possible, and the next, the announcement
comes from responsible scientific source. If
IT should prove to be true, it will readily be seen
that the most important results must flow from
it. No single discovery that has ever been
made bears any comparison in importance with
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18
I'm CONGRESS.

As will be SEEM Campbell, wing, has been
elected Clerk of the House of Representatives.
lie is southern man, and was elected, as might
have been expected, by the votes of southern de-
mocrats. Thus the House is organized bv the
choice of southern men as its chief officers.
The question of suspendng our diplomatic re-
latlons with Austria, is occupying considerable
portion fthe time of the Senate. If there were
no painful reflections connected with it, it would
be amusing to hear such men as Senator Fooe
talking about the rights of man, and the oppres-
sion and tyranny of Austria Last year this
same individual avowed willingness to assist in
hanging John p. Hale as high as Hannah was
hung, for advocating the doctrine of human
rights; aud at the present time, he would have
our government annihilated and union dissolved
unless he and others are permitted to plant chat
tel slavery Just where they please in our new
territories. We wish our government were in
condition to convey proper rebuke to Austria
for her atrocities, but we are apprchensivc that
teachings of such apostles of human freedom as
Messrs Foote, Cass, and Calhoun. will fail of
any very beneficial effect.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18
From the Milwaukee Sentinel & Cgzett,
ARRIVAL OF TFsE CANADA,
UALIFAX, January 18th

HALlFAX, January 18Th, J
10 a. IN.
The Canada has just arrived after bolster.
Gus passage.
The New MINISTER To AUsrEIA.-Cr lionel
Webb and suite had reached Liyerrocl. en-
route for Vienna
Good NEWS FROM INDIA.-The express from
India had arrived, bringing cheering news fer
the manufacturers 1t was expected t. al with
the new year, large speculative business would
be done.
ENGLAND AND Observation-Disclosures meets
IN February. The London Pr, s. seems TO think
that the cabinet will not object to the severance
OF the mother country from her Canadian ros-
sessions-as they are heavy cost upon the Bri-
fish Government.
FRAycE.-Nothng Of special int,rct A
liavro paper says that private letters have been
received from the United States. stating that the
Cabinet at Washington had acknowle lned Il G
justice of the indemnity claimed by Poussin.
and which led to the ruI turc between that GEN
tleman and Mr.. Clayton.
PLoTTINGs OF RUSSIA A rebellion has brc-
ken out in the province of Serrm, tributary Of
Turkey, which had alarmed the Austrian Gov
ernment. The insurgents numbered over 100
600, and their ranks were rapidly swelling by
deser ions from the military districts of Peterwar-
deln and Jassy. 1t is supposed that Russia is at
the bottom OF the conspiracy, in order 10 compel
Austria and Turkey to become dependent of her
The rebellion will probably lead to a rupture be-
tween Austria and Turkey.
A CONSPIRACY DISCOVERED IN RUssrA-A
plot on a formidable scale against the govern
ment has been discovered at ST. Petcrsbnrph.-
1t was to have been brought to a focus on New
Yeats day The Emperor has ordered all the
troops to the Turkish frontier to be ready for any
emergency.
ANOTHER REBELLION N AUsTrIA.-Soma
regiments of Austrian soldiers, stationed at Com
orn, had rebelled, killing large number of the
principal officers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18
The Test,

The strength of parties on the question of an.
plying the principle of freedom to the new ter.
ritorieS, has been fairly tested, and freedom has
tIinmphcd, Mr. Root of Ohio, introduced re.
solution instructing the committee on territories
to report territorial bills with the Wimot provi-
so Mr.. Stephens Of Georgia, moved to lay this
resolution on the table, and on this was the test
vote taken. 1t stood SO to lOl, or II majority
against laying on the table. Cole and Dotv vo-
ted against laying on the table, and Durkee. who
was absent, of course would have so voted had
he been present, We may thus rest pretty well
assured that no act for the government of he ter.
ritores can be passed withou, the pro,isu.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

We have been permitted to extract the fol-
lowing intelligence from California, from a let
ter received at this place 1t shows what is done
at the mines. The letter is from Mr.. Oatman.
who is one of a company of four engaged in dig
ging. He says
We worked on Big Bar in the middle fork of
the American river six weeks. AMI made to each
man, except brother c. who was sick part of tn,
time, 1882 in small Jumps of gold We then
left the bar. and spent over two wee ks in pros
pectlng Tor winter quarters in the dry digoIngs,
and finally settled down , miles rorth east OF
Suffers mill. Here we have two claims or | 0
rods long, in a deep hollow between two noun
tains, with only room at the bottom for a small
stream. Large raises have been made here and
we have averaged an ounce day each. since we
commenced work here and expect moreover. for
good reason, that we shall do much better in (I!-
ture, rs yesterday Mr.. Sherman took ont for us
Sl3l from one hole himself willie the rest of us
worked in another hole. The god is in pieces
worth about IS, though we have orc piece worth
Si3,2O. As for yourself and others at home,
yon must Judge for yourselves The woods are
full OF gold hunters some doing very well, ma
KING fortune IN short tim2, Will, others, by
Tar thu greater number, arc making only wages.
say from ten to sixteen dollars dav. and board
themselves, while still another class arc making
little or nothing and return home Ii costs Us
about two dollars a day for board. There is
plenty OF every thing in the country. Flour is
worth % cts. per h., pork, 80. ham 90. beans
80, dried apples 80 to 100. &c &c
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

Neodwa' d, of s. c., Orr. of s. c..
We able. OF n. c., Wallace, Of s c..
Mr.. Allen and Horace Mann # Mass, voted
for 70 t. OF VT The zine Free Sellers for
FcIch.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l4-7 p NJ.
IL SENATE.-Among the petitions
presented, was one asking Increased
mail arrangements betw, en- the u .itcd
States and San Francisc', and Tor a rail
roa from the Missouri river to San
| rancisco.
Mr.. Pratt, Of MAJ yland, was quail fl d
and took his seat
Mr.. Clemens, OF Alabama, introduced
a joint resolution. proposing the election
OF Senators by the people.
The JOINT resolution limiting the act
relating 10 collectors of the revenue was
then taken up and discussed.
lloUsE.--The election of off GERS post
poned for The purpose OF onsiterIng he
report of the committee offules.
The debate was COZ tinued for some
time, the report was finally made the or
Ter Tor the next dav. .s
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
New York, Jan. l4--7 ?. NJ.
The steamer arrived Yesterday from
Chagres, bringing California dates Ia
Dec LIST She brings alSoaboui $40 600
and $50 passengers Abott 40, 900 per-
sons will winter in the mines. Proyi.
sions throughout the gold region arc
very scarce The value of all the hou,.
eS in Sacramento city is valued at 50.
100000 All tile stories about gold and
land SpeculationS are fully confirmed.
Tie Pfacer Times, newspaper, takes
III from one to two thousand dollars per
week for job printing alone The Pla.
Ger Times compoSitors cot SIG pr day.
MARKETS.
New YORK, Jan LIB r. NJ.
Holders OF flour ask an advance, but
we heard OF no sales, except at former
prices. The market is heavy and prices
unchanged
There is some inquiry for pork, but
dealers cannot agree.
No particular change in the money
market The banks are discountinc To-
fair extent. No particular change to
notice in any article usually quoted.
Not II UGH shipping INJURY for anv-
thing. as dealers are waiting for private
letters
7P. Mo alteration in The -four ma
ket; holders are firm. and demand mod.
crate. Sales OF pork made to a nlnder-
ate extent, at 10 IS for mess and s 81
for prime.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

\ REvoLUrIoNARY NErERAY.-Tho Ame~i-
can Sentinel tells the following capital anecdote:
Vt one of King Louis phihppc's receptions, a
young Bostoniau, who had donned the uniform
GA volunteer corps, stood like pike-staff among
the rest, his eyes meeting the floor thirty PAGES
in front, aud his little fingers orthodoxy on the
regulated seam. All! said the King, you
are from Boston-you have then been at Bank
or HAP Inflated with martial pride, the mill
tia-man tancicd himself taken for one OF the vet
eraa survivors of that glorious struggle, and
opening his mouth an wide as his glazed stock
would permit, rcpiied--.I wasn't born then. -
" Do you like Paris cnquired the Queen
Yes marin, was the unsophi=ucatcd reply.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18
Washington, Dec, -, lS49.

QUEEN DELIcACY-Such is 1pan-The Ne
politan Government has ordered all the ballett
girls dresses to be heightened, and the statues
in the Bourbon Museum 10 receive an addition
Of plaster where it was considered exposure of
the person was immodest The Nenusscs are
to have pettcoats and rufs, the AppoIIos brcech-
es, and the Cupids diapers a collection Of fine
cngravngs, belonging to the Queen mother have
been burned, because the ladies represented had
bare necks While they are doing these things
to these statues, miserable beings nearly naked
are crowding the streets, their wants totally I'M
attended to by the Government, which helps to
reduce them to this abject state.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

0jA correspondent of the Wisconsin, writing
from Madison, states that Messrs. Willard and
Gale, free soil members ofthe Senate, went into
the democratic caucus and participated in its ac-
ton, and that harmony now exists between the
two wings of the party. This is all well enough.
The democratic party have avowed an adherence
to the free soil principles, and until they in some
manner taisity these professions there is no rea-
son why the free soilers should not act with
them
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

SIR l. BRUNNEL, the famous civil engineer
who erected the grand machinery at the Ports
mouth dock-yard, for the manufacture OF ship
blocks, and who tunnellcd the Thames at Lon
don, is 10 more Sir |. Brunei was born in
Normandy, France, 1869, educated ior the priest
hood in the Catholic Church, bat took 10 the ma
Wy, on account OF his genius for mathematics. -
In the revolution he was q royaist. where he
commenced his course rs a civil engineer. He
was employed to Dud the first Bowey Theatre
in New York. Mot finding scop, tor his genius
here at that TIM, he visited England, found q
patron in Lord Spencer and by "a succession OF
brilliant trumphs, achieved fame which will,
perhaps, last as long as the Thames runs into the
sea, and certainly a long as Yankees visit Lon
don. Chronotypc.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18
Position of Gen. Cass

Gen. Cass has written letter TO a friend II,
Jefferson City, Mo. in which he defines his po-
s'tion on the Proviso, as follows:
am instructed by the Legisla ure of Mich
gan, TO vote for the Wilmot Proviso This |
shall never do. But when the time comes,
Shaii give my views in tul upon the subject. and
resign my seat in the Senate"
Ii this question is not settled during the pre-
sent administration, we see no reason why Gen.
Cass should not be again the Presidential candi-
Gate of that principle.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18
Washington, January 18th
HOUSE

The first ballot for Sere eat farms stood:
Lane 68' GIddIngs 80, scattering 81. Second
oai!ot-Lane 80, Gidddings 81, scattering 65
Ailer some unlmportant business the ba'loting
was resumed. Glddmgs l04, within one vote of
an election.
On the last ballot for Clerk Yesterday, the
bell:
Golcock, of s. C., Ewing, Of Tenn,
Hubbard, Of Ala, Mcqueen, Of S. C.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

4 Coon MovE.--In the Senate, on the 9th
ult, Mr.. Douglas introduced bill granting 100
acres Of public land to actual settlers. This is
Il popular measure, and though it formed an i'm
portant part OF the Buffalo PLATFORM the mass
cs Of both the old parties will soon compel Con
--ress to carry it into force
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

II Valentine Best. of Columbia co. after 8
unsuccessful ballotings. was elected Speaker of
the Penn' yvania Senate, he turning the scale by
voting for himself. 1t was our fortune to acquire
what knowledge we possess of the art tvpogra>
phical under the instruction of Mr.. Best. and
knowing him thoroughly, we know that he could
not have voted for better man.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

Bound TO CONE OYF.-Somewhcrc in the
cast sable knight of the lather brush, was per-
forming the operations of shaving Hoosicr
with a very dull razor.
Stop said the Hoosier, that won't do
Whats the matter boss ?
That razor pulls
Wei, no matter for dat sab. Tide handle oh
de razor don't break, de baird's bou~d to come
off,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

IJThe franking privilege has been conferred
on Mrs Polk, widow of the Ex-President We
read that Mrs. Polk was left $4,000 BY her
husband, and If any body can give us any good
reason why thousands of poor widows through
out the land should pay five and ten cents for
their letters and she get hers for nothing. we
should Ike to hear il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

A REsEMBLANcE.-'Col w. is a very fine
looking man isn't he ? said a friend of ours the
other day. 7
Yes, replied another, 4 was taken for him
once
You! why you're as ugly as sin!
4 don't care for that, | was taken for him
onco-I endorsed his note, and was taken for
him by the sheriff
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

A THIEvIsH PRELATE.-A great scandc has
recently taken place al Albano, Italy. Some
French officer quartered there detected bishop,
who lately held high Office in the paPal court,
in the act of piltering their sugar and brandy af
ter they had retired 10 rest
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

CANADA To BIZ ABANDONED By GREAT BRIr-
AIS.-Tho London United Service Gazette has
reasons for "boldly announcing that the ques-
ton of abandoning Canada, as d British colony.
has been the most absorbing topic, with tie
Cabinet and we learn from authority in which
we are apt to place firm reliance, that it has been
all but determined 70 give up Caoa5a, as a
dependence Of The Brlish CroIcR. Journal
OF Commerce.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

~ We have entered on the last year of the
first half, and not the first year of the last half
Of this century, as most Editors seem to sup
pose. 1t ia les fifty vars to make half ccntll-
ry by our arithmetic Wisconsin Free Dem.
So it does, Bro. Boo.h, AMI 81 years W i'll
make half century without adding another
year to it. Fifty years Of this century had G.
lapscd at midnight on the 3lst Dee. 1910 Ii
you have forgotten how to reckon time, lock at
your watch and see whether II hours will not
have elapsed when the hour hand has made a
circuit of the dial. c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

MILWAUKEE On flying visit to Milwaukee
the other day, we were much surprised at the
increase of her population, and consequent size
OF the city. We did not stay long enough to
become familiar with the different Localities of the
city, but we can say in general terms, that Mil
waukee is business plIce Some are appre-
hensive that her growth has been too rapid -
, that 1t is the mushroom growth of speculation
Such are expecting a terrible reyulsion in hus-
ness, they are waiting to see stores advertised
ito rent" and stocks of goods to be sold under
the hammer. They are apprchensve OF day
OF general disas.r in the commercial world, and
night Of consequent gloom.
We are not among those who expect any ru-
in so widespread in the business relations OF
our neighbors at Milwaukee we are satisfied
that her Merchants stand on as good bottom as
the same class of Merchants in any city in the
Union, and, although as Spring opens, and pay
ments mature, in the general tightuess of the
money market, there may be case of failure
now and then of men who have been trading on
the capital of Others and been extravaganza in their
modes of living, yet we are confident there is no
business city in the West or East where more
money has been made in the mercantile cornmn-
nifty than has been made in Milwaukee,
Milwaukee can lay claim to greater improve
ments in the building up of her city than any
other place in the West, Chicago not excepted
We were particularly struck with the size and
beauty of finish of some structures which grace
the business part of the city. In addition TO this,
her citizens bear taxation rs martyrs do fire
AS we look to the mighty excavations which
are going on, on every side, we cannot decide
whether she has run mad in the science of Ge-
olOgy, or whether she intends to shame the Gods
for piling "Pelion upon Ossa." On the low
marshes solid roads arise and the ancient hills
around bow their lofty heads in approval of the
deed.
Milwaukee has her Churches. And her
school houses too, greater than all, arc now be-
ing built. Her Doctors and Lawyers, next to
her Mechanics and Editors, are CAPABLE of con-
ferng dignity and rejecting honor upon any
State. Last, but not least, is mine host of the
United States, where you will be treated well, if
you have our experience. c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18
adjournment.

Both houses have concurred in n resolution IN
adjourn on the Attn of February, making sitting
OF lust four weeks. This will be understood as
meaning that they designto get done at that time
if they can, and il they cannot they will sit lon
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

Hon. Samuel Appleton, of Boston, has con-
ti!buted $1,000 towards the erection of an obser-
atory in Lowell on the height Immediately back
4 the reservoir in Balyidere
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18

rapers week for each member. On this pro-
position there were bat three votes in the mega
tive, viz: Norton, of Rock; Rountree f Grant.
and Willard, Of Racine. Steele, OF Racine was
absent. We have noticed nothing On Ibis ma :
ter from the House, nor ftom either House OF
the subject of postage, but expect to- as char lino
postage to the state OF necessity follows the lur.
chase of papers.
Bank or 40 Bank.
bill TO submit to the people the question OF
Bank or no Bank, was introduced in the senate.
by Dir. Horn, read first and second times coEsi-
Cered in committee of the whole, reported bdck
to the Senate. and on me on to strike out al
al er tie enacling cause. the followi' q is the
result: Ayes Botkin, Cothrer, Eastman, Gale.
Giddings, Goodel ,MurIh lily, Norton Rittenhcusr.
| SPrague, Turner, and Willard. Noes FISH,
Moore, Steele, Reed. This probably ends this
matter Tor lis session at least.
milwaukee, and Mississippi Rail Road.
Mr.. Mu ply introduced in the Serae me
mortal to Congress asking grant ofland to as.
slSt III the construction OF this road MIR. Nc
Garry. in the house, has introduce a Ill! to re
/ peal the net to anthorise the city of Milwaukee,
to subscribe to the capital stock Of said road
That act should b. repealed, fer we consider il
entirely unlus,itiable to com jcl any person b,
means of tax to take stock il any specul ding
o. erAtion. We look on il - a most CD cction-
a, lie mode OF doing what the cons .itution prohi
DTS, that Is, compelling the people of the stat It
ennlrK IN works OF internal inn 70 cement wheth-
er they viii or not.
We perceive nothing else of Importance up t,
our present moment of wiring
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-01-18
LEGISLATURE Of Wjscous;u

We gave last week the organization of the
Legislature. We now give as briefly as posi-
bic such matters of interest as have since trans
pired. First,