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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

Mr.. J. NJ. Kellogg, last week interested our
citizens, by course of lectures, on this science
1t is not necessary, in this day of light and KNOW
ledge, to advocate the claims of this science to
popular favor, for there are but few who refuse
assent TO its solf-evdent truths, and we do not
allude to it for that purpose, but simply to say,
that as lecturer, in all our experience, we have
not heard Mr.. Kellogg surpassed. lie evident
ly has complete practical as well as theoretical
knowledge of the subject, and with the power OF
imparting this knowledge, he has also the ability
in high degree, of exciting the interest and en-.
claiming the attention Of his audience. He gives
an interest to the science that makes It's study
pleasing and agreeable, and we can recommend
him with confidence. As an expounder Of the sci
ence, where ever he may go.
Dir. Kellogg is now engaged in instructing ;
class, and we doubt not, the class, as well as oui
citizens generally, will be benefited by the in
structon.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

n. Luther Severance has been appointed
Commissioner to the Sandwich Islands.
Mr. Clay left Washington TO be present at
the Young Mems Celebration at PHILADELPHIA, on
the 22d.
The President was absent at Richmond, on
Wasaington's birthday.
Nj. Wetmore has secured the government
in lull for the amount OF his deialcaion. and
the s1it against hIm has baen discontinued
Som halt dozen other de!inquents are to be pro-
coed against forthwith.
Tie British Minister hae made trc2t-- with
oGr government in regard Nicarangua Tiger
island has been restored, and both Chatfield and
Squ'rrs proceedings, have been disavowed.-
The canal is to be neutral and open for invest
mens.
S1yATE.-In the Senate, on the 2lst inst.
MIR Seward Of New York, introduced resou-
| lonS in favor o: the admission of California.
and Tor a mint III n. Y.
Mr. Douglass presented petition for cheap
system Of Tecgraphing.
The rumor that Tennessee is opposed to a
Southern Convention, is untrue General Arm
atrong's views had been misrepresented
TIE dangers resulting from the slavery cues
ion IRE increasing The demands of the South
will not be complied with. The greatest excite
ment prevails in Washington, and startling
scenes in Congress are enacted.
An important debate took place to-day on Mr.
foot1's resolution for a cammittee of thirteen to
arrange the territory question. 1t indicated Mr..
Webster as chairman. and includes his compro-
misc.
The movement OF Mf Webster to settle the
slavery question is attracting the attention of ev-
cry one here; and also the controversy between
Col. Blssel of Illinois, and Col. Jefferson Davis.
Of Mississippi, for the remarks of the former in
regard to the battle of Bueua Vista Both are
good shots and both may be killed. Strong eff
forts are being made to reconcile the parties
The city is alive with strangers
Mr.. Fletcher Webster, son of Daniel Webster.
has been appointed Naval Officer at Boston.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
PresentaiionOf Petitions.

We recognize the right of the people to petit
ton Congress, in respectful language on all sub
jects, and consider it the duty of Congress to re-
ccive such petitions, it being their right after
such reception, to take such course with regard
TO them, as they see fit. This right is apparent
as growing out Of self government aud republic
can institutions, and person would naturally
suppose it to be the last right which would be
trampled on BY tho servants Of the people. Yet
without abiding to the history Of the past few
years, 1t this present time the Senate Of the Uni
ted States sits injudgment upon the pcople-dic-
tatos to them, and graciousy informs them what
they NAV petition about and what they may not.
This is certainly pretty specimen Of republi-
can body. Even therightto lay their wants be-
fore Congress, is denied the people, for if they
may be denied on one point, they may on ALL and
our Senate assumes regal and dictatorial powers.
Whom the Gods wish to destroy they first make
mad, and we presume these outrageous assump-
tons on the part OF the Senate, are bat the mad
ness preceding its destruction at the hands Of &
people, who if they DO not yet, will soon know
enough 10 know that such an aristocratic body
is in no respect necessary to their wants or int
rests. If the south and the friends Of the south
expect to sustain their lettering institution, b.
applying its leading principles to the freeman Of
the north, they will be mistaken. Tho history
Of oppression the world ever should teach them
better. It should teach them that such acts but
hasten the triumph of liberty and the downfall OF
slavery. BY decent respect for the rights OF
the north, and respectful consideration 0: their
wishes, whatever the subject, the south might
prolong their institutions for an indefinite perod
bat if they possess any discretion, their intern
peranco prevents them from using it, and BY
their intolerance they are fastening the dcstruc-
ton of the institutions they seek to cherish. We
shall not complain at the result, however ndgs
nant we may teel at the intolerance which pro-.
duces it.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

This gentleman, now lecturing at Milwaukee,
has signfed his intention of paying this city
visit, as soon as his other engagements will per-
mit-prcbabIy in IL or IA days. The importance
of the subjects of which he treats, and his high
reputation as a teacher of those subjects, we
have no doubt vii render his visit very welcome
to our people, and insure him large and attentive
audiences.
We may be lille enthusiastic In the matter
bat if TO men belongs the glory of the discoveries
in science which have from time to time been
given TO bless the world, in our opinion, to none
belongs greater share than to him who discov-
cred and gave TO mankind this science which Mr..
Fowler is now engaged in so ably expounding
1t is beyond question, To our conception, the true
science of mental manifestation, and it renders
clear the vastly important questions connected
with that science, bearing upon mans welfare,
which before were dark and unknown Under
the influence of this knowledge, vast and bene-
fetal reforms have taken root and are growing
rapidly to develop fruits which shall bless the hu-
man family. In knowing ourselves we know
our rights and duties, and what is equally i'm
portant, we know the rights and duties of our
neghbors We discover the secret springs OF
human action, and learn from it these important
truths--that the crimes of mankind are subjects
for pity rather than vengeance, and that men are
to be reformed by education rather than punish
ment Under its influence, bonevolence-cha
rity, has been rapidly developed in the human
mind, and as consequence the narrow creeds
of party and sect are fast melting away, and the
human family are hurrying on to the platform o
universal brotherhood The Christianity o
Christ-the rational christianity of Peace, Love
Benevolence, and Good Works. is it's Legitimate
offspring, and he who understands it and is We
not a practical christian, is an nfde against the
light of his own knowledge, an anomaly the
world, we think, has not yet known.
With these views, we always feel to welcome
among us intelligent men as teachers of this
science, and we feel particular pleasure in an
ticipaing the visit Of Mr.. Fowler, because he i
acknowledged to stand at the head of the scenc,
in this country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
CAPITAL Punish uleut;

With the crowd, We attended the room of the
Young Mems Association, on Monday evening
last and listened to the argument of l. w. Web
stcr, Esq, in reply to |. N. Stoddard, Esq in ia
vor of the abolition of capital punishment. It's
not impossible that our feeling of sympathy with
the argument of the speaker, may have prejudi-
ced US in his favor, but if We capable of indg-
ing we should call it an argument hard to beat
and we think from the expressions we heard,
that such was also The opinion of the audience.
1t was argumentative, beautiful, and conclusive,
and as he has completely demolished the fabric
of his opponent so far as he has gone, we expect
on Monday evening next. to see him, in finishing
the argument, finish his opponent
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

TERRIBLE CALAMlTY.--It appears that a GER
tain light which was stationed on sands called the
Lemon and Oar, having been driven from its place
during the great storm on the 27th December,
seven fishing vessels, which had left Hull with
81 men and boys on board, were completely lost,
and rot one survivor left to tell the tale.
BY this deploratle calamity 3 widows and %
fatheress children are thrown upon the cold char
ity Of the world
AN EVENT ExPECTED.-Queen Victoria is
about TO bless dear Old John Bull with another
little baty-prince to amusc his dotage. As the
event is expected in April, it is not judged qntc
expedlent for her Majesty to open parliament in
person.
The Duchess of Buckingham has sued for.
and obtained divorce from her bankrupt husband
on the ground of adultery.
A Liverpool merchant recently cleared $50
900 by purchasing American -four and shipping
it 10 California.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
Correspondence Of the Erening Post.
Another Southern Caucus.
w aSf1N cTnN Enh 10 1871

There are expectations of another caucus Of
southern members, upon the question of their
federal relations" similar in design and char
acter to the conclave of last winter, held in the
Senate chamber. The crisis is certainly more
imminent now than then. The admission of
California, will be death blow to the suprerna-
cy of the slavehodng interest. Mr. Buffers
revelation on Friday last,shows quite conclusive
", who are the men to take the lead in any
movements, however desperate, intended to sup
port that ascendency. The very men to whom
Mr.. Butler alluded as the orgihators of the eau
Gus Of January l849, namely Hunter of Virgin
Ia, Davis of Miss, Turney, of Tenn, and Butler
himself, are those whom common report has de-
signated as the neucleus of small party of go-
nulne, hearty disunionists. Failing health has
incapacitated Mr.. Calhoun from participation in
active politics. 1t is not necessary therefore to
speculate upon the course ne would advise under
existing circumstances. But all the above ma
med are his followers and favorire pupils.
That they will hold the caucus spoken of.
have no doubt at all. But it is not likely they
will again meet in the Senate chamber. Great
efforts are making 10 force all southern members
to the ground taken by the six recusant wings at
the beginning Of the session, that of southern
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

plit strikes us as rather inconsistent in SOU
thern representatives in Congress, who are fore
yer bowling about their determination to divide
and dissolve the unon to refuse even to receive
respectful petition from the north, asking the
same thing. If southern representative may
rant about the dissolution Of the union day il and
day OUT it is rather singular that northern citi-
zen may not be permitted a respectful word or
the subject. And, quere, If northern citizen is
to be kicked out of Congress, in the person Of
his petition, for venturing word on the subject
ought not the southern representative who is for
ever talking about it, to share the same fate?
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
skinned Alive,

The Ottawa Free Trader gives an accour,
a most horrible occurrence, tie artic ulals
which are these:--A young man namrd Va.
son, of Perkins Grove, Bureau County, via
went out with a California com; any, of hfal.
and reckless character, made threat on ta,i, :,
Independence. that he would shoot the trs Iu,5.
an he saw, but had not carried his thr, at n,o
effect until he had nearly reached California
Then one OF the company reminding him Of j,
he said he hal forgotten it, but would cary i
out yet. He shortly afterwards saw sqaaw
sitting on log and raising his piece, h. mnr.
dered her in cold blood The Indians amo,, in.
SANITY thereupon surrounded the company, seiz.
ell young WATSON, stripped him, and in the pres.
ence oil the whole company, they skinned Lin
from head TO foot! He lived four hours after he
was thus faye1.
Tais story is almost too horrill for belief I'm,
the Free Trader, in correcting it from the La
con Herald, thinks there is no doubt of its truth
Chicago Tribune
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

The following, from the Free Democrat SC
we'll expresses our own views on the all alb.
sorbing subject Of emigration to California
we copy it entire, and present it to all who
are afflicted with Il e premonitory symptoms OF
yellow fever without cost;
CALIFoRNIA.-T'o go, or not To go.-There is
every indication of large emigration to Caliior-
MA the present season, and Wisconsin is likely
to furnish her full quota. We hear of prepara-
tons in every quaner for the overland Journey.
Many have mortgaged their farms, and borrow
ed money at high rates of interest, To d iray the
expenses of the "Trip. We wish the best success
to all who contemplate tic journey, aud there
fore we hope they will not go, bat remain in
Wisconsin. We give our reasons:
/. Not more than one in ten OF the emigrants
are successful, or better their condition by 90
ing, while most of the nine are far worse off than
they were before.
,. Those who are adapted to succeed there,
will succeed here.
3. The danger 10 health and life Of the break
ing up of established habits, consequent on the
overland journey, change of diet, priyations, ex-
posures IN the mines, imperfect dw .lings, etc,
must prove fatal to a large number Gold can,
not supply the loss OF health, epair ruined
~ot'St"NASAA, ~ VI Viz nlil2 Ot
terrors.
Though the extensive emigration to CaIifor-
MIA may, on the whole, be advantageous 10 the
country, it is quite predetermined whether it will
benefit Wisconsin, or the emigrants from this
fertile State. Certain it is, that up to the pres
ent time it has not begun to pay expenses,-tha
the pecuniary loss to the country has been near
ly, it not quite One Hundred Millions of Doll
airs The emigration last year did not affect
this State as much as some others. Bot the en-
igration this year promises to drain Wisconsin
of what little coin the producing class have re-
ceiyed in exchange for their products.
The advice Of the most reliable letter-writers.
to men of families and those who have employ
ment here, is to remain; and this we believe 10
be sen ,ible advice. But to those who think
and set their faces for California. we
say, Go in peace, with our blessing, and in the
first Free State on the Pacific, act worthy of
yourselves and Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
W AsuiNGToN, Feb. 81.

Mr.. Chase presented Legislative Resolutions for
tae recognition OF Liberia as a Republic
Various other resolutions presented.
Mr.. Benton is now ,peaklng Gays Compro-
mise Resolutions
HousE-Mr. 4, johnson renewed his Home.
stead Bill. Mr. Moore presented "a similar Bill
Both referred
Mr.. Ashmnns BIZ for reduction of Postage
and abolition of the Franking Privilege, was CON
sidcred in Committee of the Whole.
Mr., Toonbs moved TO take up the California
Messa%e-agrced to-
Mr.. TooInbs is now speaking on slavery.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
Whig Meeting in New York. liz oppose
ton 20 the RsrOEfso.

NEW I Rk, I cd, I6.
Last evening at half past seven clock. one Of
the most enthusiastic and NJ m arously attended
m etings at Castle Garden, to sustain the Union
against the extreme parties of the north and
south There were not less than 10000 per-
sons present, including many of all parties. All
was harmony and peace The compromise re-
solutions OF Mr. Clay were adopted III atimously.
The Mayor occupied the chair. The meeting
was addressed by Messrs. McKcon, j. K VIII
Ting, Joseph l.. White, and Gen Scott Gen
Scott was received with rapturous applause
This only settles the question as far as New York
is concerned.-N Y. PAPER,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

CAUTIaUs JuDGE --Nhe late Chdf Baron
. Grady tried two notorious fellows at the Car
Nv Qreland) ASH $ for highway robbery. TO
the a'lonishntn 1T Of The court, rs well a. of the
isoncrs themselves. thcy we're found mot gull
~ As they were b. ing r,mov, from the bar,
tlc Judge, IN his peculiar mln,r. addreS,n- I
Jailor, SAL, Nj Murphy. you would greatly
aSo my mind il You keep. these TWO s2cctahIe
= mean TO set out o Dublin at fly and /
houl ike to have al asst two oIrs start OF
them"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
KuuaISs House,

IL To our friends from the country, and all
strangers coming to the city of Kenosha, who
wish to stop at pleasant and agreeable home
we say, drive right up to the door Of the RunaIz
House Situated as it is, in the vicinity of the
most business part of the town, it will be con-
venient for you in doing business by night or
day Me.s-s. Runals & Pitkin, the gentleman
" landlords, are always ready to receive
and take care of their guests, in that kind and
agreeable manner, which will make you almost
forget that you are away from home-and who
ever wishes TO see, or sit at a better table than
is set at the Runals House, must leave Wis
consin. c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

The head OF the Navy Department IS Propoun-
ding questions to the officers in the navy, tor the
purpose of ascertaining whether it would be ex.
pedient to abolish logging. 1t strikes us itwould
be more proper TO put these questions TO those
who are hogged rather than those who do the
fogging.
Jenny Lind is to have the tribe of S375,o0o
tor singing for Barnum, one hundred and fifty
nights. This is $4,000 night, and it beats all
creation in the way Of wages, or else we are mis-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
ExhLhltion os Morses. Cattle. and Sheer


Last Thursday, the farmers of kenosha ant
Lake counties, had a splendid day for their ex
hbiton. We noticed some very fine animals 0
the various species exhibited
Messrs. Crocker, Otis, and Clapp, exhibited
some Of the finest wooded sheep, we ever saw
Mr. Clapp'S dairy stock looked remarkably wei
and promising. We expected ere this to have
had report for publication, of the decisions o.
the various committees appointed to examine anl
report.
From the evidence Of good taste in the selec.
ton of stock animals, and ardor exhibited in hus
bandry upon that occasion, we are certain that
Insufficient notice was given, and proper season
Of the year taken, for an agricultural exhibition,
the Farmers of this vicinity could vie with any
part of this state or Illinois, in an exhibition o.
stock or agricultural products c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
Another effort for the election of a

Another effort for the election of
Congressman in the 9TH district, Mass
is to be made on Monday next, The
old candidates are still in lie field
PaItrey, fee soil Thompson, whig Al d
Robinson, dem. AT the last trial, the
wing candidate received over one thou.
sand more votes than Mr. Pafrey.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
Astonishing and Amusing.

PROF. SHARPE, will give lecture on ST.
turlay evening, illustrated with experiments, up
on the wonderful and mysterious science Of BIZ
oiogy. Bills announcing the hour anu pace
will be issued.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

JANE EYRE'-'SHlRLEY' TALENTED SAM
ILy.-The London correspondent of the \, tor
al Intelligencer writes:
Miss Bronte is the authoress OF Jane E,r.'
and 'Shirty' She is tie suni,or OF .hre,
SIS e-s, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, wlo
each have b; en- before III pubic under the as
sumnd nam OF II; Charlotte as Curr, Bel
Emily as Ellis Bell, and Anne as Acton Bell =
Emily pubis ed 70 umc OF poems under her
a ;sumed name OF Ellis Bell; and An re wrote
'Wildire Hall as Acton Bill; Emily a~d A II.
bo.h died consumI tive, but Charlotte remains.
and we hope will long ccn:inae to do so, 10 a
muse and nstract the world with some more Of
t e lucubrations Of Currer Bell.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

HE. W. HoYT, Esq, of Waukegan, died a
his residence in that village, E few d, vs. since.
He was one Of the principal citizens, ard his oss
will 10 b 'ess wil be felt
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

LosT EMtG2ANrs.-- 4 letter received from the
son of Mr. Smith, OF Fl .nr tta n Y. who " mt
to California b. til ov rlend rout states that two
young men OF their party, c RI Mat.ison, of D.-
rien, Gcnrsce county, and WIN Wiley, OF v a.
w' rth, Wisconsin, tarri,d b''i I'd III ir company
on the rout, between Santa Fe IN i not over
axe the train with " lich they started They
ar suppos d to b killed, as III" In !.as " 70
wee met on the rout, evnced hostile disposition
owards the eIni rts
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
NOTICE.

lHE Citizens Of kcnosha and vicinity, who are
Interested IN the Improvement of our noRrlcrL-
'uRE, are requested to attend a meeting at the
onrkee House on Saturday evening next, March
"a, for The purpose Of forming h oRTICCLTUkAL
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
W4sHfyGToy. Feb.

I -
After the reception Of reports and personal
explanations between Messrs. Hale and Foote
motion prevailed to ADJOURN to attend the fu-
neral Of Gen. McNeiIl distinguished son o.
New Hampshire,
Illustrator presentation Of reports, the
House went into committee of the WI ole and re-
samed the consideration of the Presidents mes
sage. Mr. Wilson, OF n II. resumed and con-
cluded his speech.
Mr.. Toombs, of Geo, then obtained the floor,
but gave way to permit the House to attend the
funeral of Gen III Neil
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01
New ORLEANS, February .

TIE ROCHESTER, KNocKINGs."-Thcse myse.
rlons sounds still! continue to perp'ex the Rochester
P 'bdc. As last resort the Grand Jury have been
put upon the track, but, appears from the follow.
ing paragraph in the Democrat, they returned no
wiser than they were previous to their starting:
We understand that the Grand Jury have Wis
tied the ladies through whose agency the 'Myste-
rious knockings' are made. That august body
was as unable to detect the subtle spirit as many
other equally learned pundts have been--So that
the sounds are still wrapt in their original mystery
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-01

IMPRESSIVE ScEXE.-Thc funeral solemniii,q
over III remains of the unrecognizcd victims by
The late terrible catastrophe il New York 10,
place in the Tab rnacle on the morning Of the
l2h. The idng { DIVIDED, most V by e.
males many Of them in deep mourning, ana . in
the paws behind the pulpit sat the f ow-stff r
e-s by the sad calamity, some of whom look
chastity pale, and two or three had their arms in
Il sling, or Wore other tokens of in ury'" d. r
ing the progress Of the preachers remarks, rcla-
ting TO tn" sandering OF cndearcd ties, many fe-
males burst into loud shreks an scbbng.
[Chlcauo Trihunc