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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

We have learned, that in addition to our new
county of Kcnosha, and the new street Of Ke-
noshn, we arc now living in the city of Kenosha !;
surely, sorrows never come singly. We sub
mltted with but groan, to the name of Keno
sha for the new county; but to have every thing
kenosha, and ourselves Kcnshian's all in one
short weei---is asking Luman nat re, to
submit, t. a good DIAL, witho any kc ing
or cavilling. We have no. yet had a sight
ofthe Bill for dividing the county, or Of the Char
ter for the City of kenosha; and we don't know
that we ever shall; doubtless there are reasons
why we should 20 it blind" or we should not be
compelled to.
Some think charter should be submitted 10
the Inhabitants of place, before it is foisted on
them. noens volens; others think they should
have been privileged so much as to have been
asked it they wanted the name of the village
changed, and if they wanted it changed, they
think they might have been asked iftheywanted il
kenosha. Some people have more radical notions
than others about these things. Doubtless all
such will be able to fathom tho Interior designs
of our City Fathers and others engaged in these
projects, even if it is too late to avoid the rocks.
II there should happen to be any.
For ourselves, We know nothing. and of
course doh't say any thing What is good for
the crowd is not bad for us. G.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

A SINGULAR AND MYSTERIOUS PREsEXTIMENT
An old lady named Montagus, Newport, Ky.
while sitting in her chair at the fireside on Tues
day morning in company with her family, snG-
denly rose from her seat, and requested those
present to go for certain naighbors, stating that
she desired them II come and Sce her dc
She was then in apparently good health. Her
way and manner were 50 solemn, and riou>ly
earnest, that her request was complied W.T. i'm
mediately. The neighbors came-Mrs. NJ. was
seized with sickness and carried to bed-anc
died in the presence of those whom she bad SEM
for! She said, before she died, that she had re.
ceived a summons while seated in her chair.
Gin. Gem. 9Th.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

FIRE On Thursday evening, last week, the
cry of Fire broke upon the ears of our slumber.
contemplating citizens, about 10 o'clock, P. NJ
Mr.. Mobiles Soap and Candle Factory was dis
covered to be in flames. What could be done
with our scanty f cilites, was done to arrest the
flame and save the property; bat that is not say.
ing much. The building and its contents were
entirely consumed.
The building belonged to Serene Fisk, and
was worth about $4,000. + he stock and tools
belonged to NJ. Noble, and was supposed to be
worth about $780, He is now making prepa-
rations to commence again, notwithstanding his
dishearening loss.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
Geography.

elbow many poles are there -
Three"
"Name them
"rhe North Pole, the South Pole, and the Pole
which knocked down the per>immor.'
fright. Next. Which is til, principal sea in
Europe?
"1'he sea of Rome ?"
Every good. Which is the principal care in
the United States ~
1.-The Cape Of Fashion"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
Canadian Annexation.

The Home Government Opposed Elgin
has received dispatch fro-I Earl Grey, urging
him to use every means in his power to suppress
the movement in favor of anneXaiion thanking
him for what had already been done, and doc!a-
ring that so long as any portion Of the Canadian
people are DESTROYS of maintaining their connec-
ton with the mother country, they would be sup
ported by the whole power, blood and treasure.
Chic DQiLy Trib.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

The SPANISH CoNsUL.-Presidcnt Taylor has
dismissed the Spanish Consul at New Orleans,
Don Carlos D'Espana, for Lis connection with
the Rcy affair. Tie Spanish Minister thinks
his Government will be surprised at this, after
the acquittal Of the Consul but consents to the
right ST the President 10 discharge him. Mr.
Clayton explains this expulsion to rest on the re-
suits of the trial of said Consul, which must i'm
pair his U.S. fulness if continued in office
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

LAND TITLES IN DEsERET.-A correspondent
OF the Ohio Statesman says, that the land system
at the Salt Lake City, is based upon the true Free
Soil system. The land is not allowed to be sold
Every man can have as much as he can occupy
by paying for the survey and recording. The
record constitutes the title of occupancy, and that
is all the title he has. This and his improve
ment he can sell and nothing more.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

FIRE IN BUFFALo.--About 4! o'clock on the
morning of the 9th instant, Fire was discovered
in the upper part of Store No. 2l8 Man-st.--
-Four three-story brick Stores were burned and
the contents more OF less damaged and destroyed
Property destroyed TO the amount of about 81 So
600, insurance covers about $4,000.
The weather was very cold, and the efforts of
the fircmen were very much retarded
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

SIGSIFIcAYT.-The Washington correspon-
dent of the Pittsburg Commercial Journal, says
there is an impression prevailing in the political
circles there, that Mr.. Webster intends TO place
himself in position antagonistical to Mr. Clay,
and should that Involve position of hostility to
Gen. Taylor's administration, that he will 90 to
that extent.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

MAIL RoBBERY.--On the morning of the LIST
inst, the mail between Detroit and Monroe was
found, near the former place, cut open anc rifed
Of its contents. Money to the amount of 500
or such matter, was obtained by the robber.
Chic. Daily Trib.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

The HALF CENTURY QUESTION w
+. Claiming writes, We understand that the
half century question has been agitated among
the Cambridge Astronomers and that they have
decided that. whether for better or worse, the
world found itself on the lst inst, in a new half
century of its career.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

Mr.. APPEs, a German, was frozen to death
yesterday afternoon; about four miles from here.
on the plank road. He was on his way home
frome the viag, somewhat intoxicated. He re-
sided IN the town of Pike, vas about 60 wears of
age, and farmer BY occupation.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

Cor HIS observation-disclosures Thurston, who
became notorious in this city for his attempt to
kidnap colored man, has been sentenced 10 the
Auburn State Prison 10 years. for robbing Jew
elry store in Syracuse.-[ Chicago Tribs
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

II The bill TO Incorporate the Madison and
henosha Railroad Company, was ordered to be
engrossed for third reading. in the Senate on
Saturday. We suppose they will be after some
OF the school funds to build i, with, next winter
This an age Of Progress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
BosToy. Jan. 81.

fight occurred over a gaming table at
Charlestown to-day, between James Mcdonnell
and William Metark, during which the former
struck the latter blow, instantly killing him.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

A person looking at some skeletons the other
day. asked young doctor present where he got
them. He replied" We raised them"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

AT the sailing It the last steamer which left
England, Abbott Lawrence our minister 10 the
court of Great Britain, was lying dangerously
i'll.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

ID-The election on Monday last, of Trustee
for the first ward, resulted in the choice Of VIM.
Knowles, 20.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

A wood-choPper is always polite man
when he wants wood he goes and nres for il.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

We are under obligations to the Experiment,
FOR the use of considerable type this week.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

The Legislature Of this State will adjourn on
No13sr next,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08


"REFUsED. are ashamed to confess
that we have few "Patrons ?"-(from such
"Patrons" good Lord deliver us,') who, after
having taken the paper regularly from 8 months
10 years, leave the PAPER in the Pos, Office, or
send it back by the Carrier, marked "refuscd."-
These mean, amiabie souls, invent all kind of
excuses for their honorable conduct. Some tell
us refused because there is a wrong letter in
their namcs--some have moved off-others have
found something in the paper whsh they can
not understand, and think, therefore, il is not
true. Others thought they subscribed for the
Editor instead of the paper, and are angry fthcy
find sentiments advanced, contrary to their Pc
culiar notions; at the same time they know
very well that if they had bought us they had
not paid the subscription price. Some, of these
honest souls, who had moved off and left their
paper unpaid for, have found it for their inter-
est to return and live with US these have been
known to swear profanely because we would not
let them have the paper-wlhout any cxplara-
tons on their Part-without fresh promise, and
without the old debt We have got list of
these "refuse" characters, and by and by we
shall give them All 'Idv; semen,' in addition to
their subscription bills. They shall never say
we are not generous, even if they are not just
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

The weather is warm, and indicates genera
breaking mp.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

u The embodiment of Wing principles, =
Henry Clay, offers this as one of his compromise
resolutions:
Resolred, That it is inexpedent to prohibit
within the District, the trade in slaves brought
into itfrom States or places beyond the limits OF
the District, either to be sold therein as mer-
caandise or to be transported to other markets,
without the District of Columbia.
The Milwaukee Seminal & Gazette, the o7l,
Wing gun OF any consequence in the Stasc, :. =
of it
Ii this be the resolution as offered, il take,
away. in our judgment, the only feature ttat
could recommend the compromise to the pcoD.~
OF the North
Yet the Wing party are ant-slavey-are for
the Proviso, &c; and the resolutions of the
" Great Embodiment" are not, in the judgment
ofthe Sentinel, worthy to be recommended to the
Wings or Democrats Of the North
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.

In the Senate, Mr.. Douglas presented
the memorial of a large number OF n,er-
chants and shippers of Chicago, asking
the adoption OF means 10 procure The
free navigation of the ST. Lawrence
Mr. Mason submitted an amendment
to the resolution in relation to the re-
capture of fugitive slaves.
The correspondence relating 10 New
Mexico amounts to little else than re-
ports OF military operations.
Soy. Henderson, of Texas, writes in
1S47, that if Gen. Kearney occupies
New Mexico as separate territory,
Texas must protest against it.
Mr.. Buchanan replies that he expects
Texas will get her just rights, but that
Congress must settle the question, and
not the Executive.
Mr.. Crawford, on the 2sth Of March,
IS49, wrote 1t is not expected that
Texas would undertake to extend her
c.vi. government to- Santa Fe, but K she
did the United States troops were 10
avoid coming in Conflict with the au-
thorities of i,xa
Mr.. Crawford, on the 10Th Nov, ad-
vised the commander and his associates
IN New Mexico TO encourage the peo-
pie 10 organise themselves into a State.
On Monday next Mr.. Houston is III
speak on the territorial question on the
basis of the Missouri compromise.
Mr.. Calhoun still improves, Mr.. Sac
kett continues dangerously sick.
WASHINGTON, Feb. lst.
TIE House adopted the resolution of
enquiry Of Mr.. Thursion, in favor of IN.
extlnguIshment Of certain Indian titles
in Oregon, and removing the Indians.
Also to create superintendent OF
Indian affairs, with power TO exercise
government in the territory, and deter
mine what number of Indian agents arc
required.
Terrible ExploSiOn---lOrc Il an Hundred Per
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-18
The Hungarian Mission to America.

TIE INSTRUCTIONS OF MAJOR EDWARD DASBoUR0HY,
MINISTER OF KossUrH TO THE UNITED STATES.
DEAR srR--In your mission to the United States Of
America, you viii attend TO the following instruc-
J. You win take with you the declaration OF indie
pendence and the notification of the Regent. They
have both been sent to the American charge daaires
President Of the United States but whether they have
reached America, cannot say with certainty Should
they however not have reached you will endeavor 60
deliver them in an ofncial manner.
You will exert yourself that the United States may
acknowledge the independence OF Hungary and her
political position among the other European states
The American government will perhaps be inclined to
express this acknowledgement being indebted for her
liberty and power to a contest like our own. In
commercial point Of view the United States may also
calculate upon advantages which VIII spring from the
thereby be provided with colonial productions the
transport Of which America would gain entirely for
herself. You win also mention that We are ready to
offer to the United States or any other nation that
may condeeend to assist every possible advantage
in commerce with Hungary, which other nations do
Acknowledgement Of our independence and II the govern
ment Of the United States will send US greater num-
shoula the government condescend to this
g. 1 then authorize you TO conclude commercial
contract upon the following principes:-Entirc free
dom Of commerce and navigation between the con-
tracing parties the American vessels to have the
same right to enter the Hungarian harbors
With respect colonial articles the United states
would have the preference all other nations; they
could transport their merchandise without toll or
custom, which right would not be extended to other
nations 1t Is understood that all these conditions
only then enter into effect when acknowledged
and when the American government sends us arms,
and otherwise materially assists us In the present con-
test for freedom It Is further necessary that the
government ratify these conditions
IL you should not obtain this. endeavor to hire an
armed notila the purpose Of regaining power
at sea The American government will allow and ac-
celerate the formation OF this aota also for the
o. .H r Ssn thu sns
pal point of the instruction which Il recommended to
your attention; for should you fail In all the
taaf Ig tn1
point az, in conformity with the enterpri-ing charac
ter Of the Americans, many would undoubtedly volun
teer especially II the government would favor the I'M
dertaking
This is your task aud expect from your patriotism
that you will every means In your power to effect
a favorable result Endeavor to communicate TO me
AZ often possible your progress and the interesting
circumstances that may occur during your mission
Minister Of the Exterior in Hungary,
VATHYANI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-18
Naval intelligence.

The q. &. steam frigate Saranac, Commander TAFT
nall from Portsmouth. " H.. arrived at this port on
saturday and anchored Of the Naval Hospital-Ne-
foik Herald .fr,u Is
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-18
7 rsr OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE NEW YORK


cfrcuLsrror. ..----,
Please mention the Date q the List In which they are adj
vertissd. LADIES LIST.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-18

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
A circumstance upon which you will lay particular
stress IL the unheard Of manner in which Austria in
wolves Hungary blood and conhsgation. In order to
suppress every liberal movement. She does not hest
tate 20 have to all those means prohibited by
the right of nations, morality and religion anu even
dares to disturb the peace and tranquility OF the rest
Of the ciysed world. by calling on Russia for aid
And nov, amer Austria has batted against our veto,
rou. troops with the Of treason and perjury and
from revenge and malice, has bombarded Pesth, and
laid part 81 u In ashes there follow manfestos upon
maniestos the part Of Austria and Russia declaring
the annihlatiou Of Hungary, because they consider
the principles Of civil freedom injurious 70 themselves
aud fatal TO absolutism.
America takes too much interest In Europesn poll
ties TO view quietly how that power wishes TO devour
the Orient Of Europe. But America and Russia are
ncghbors too nearly situated Their domnons come
In contact In too many points Of the globe that the
commercial and political side Of this Russian
ed control the affairs Of i5oo0co Of people bleed
ing for the freedom Of their country, notwithstanding
ali their declarations should not obtrude itself upon
the statesmen Of the United states
am convinced, that IL you recount properly the
circumstances, and add the Hungary offers
ment aud give description Of the revolving cruelties
Austria has inflicted upon Hungary, the government
Of the United States will at least protest with energy
against the Russian intervention.
should you effect. by your taions that this
protcstation be accompanied with express demon
squadrons TO those where American and Russian
fees come contact with the view OF blockading the
ports Of the latter you would have rendered rs and
the cause Of freedom infinite service, America ought
60 occupy the position which IL assigned 10 her as the
first champion Of civil freedom. -
@. CAssfMER BATHYANI.
Minister Of oreign Affairs In Hungary.
prsrB June IL. 1ste.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-18

Az INDIAN SCENE ~ CoURr, AT ST. LoUIs.-We
Witnessed. yesterday. in the Circuit Court OF the
United states a very interesting scene. A Pawnee
Indian was brought into court TO be sworn as wit
.es 10 testify before the grand jury, IN reference
to- Two other indians now confined in Jail, on a
charge of murder. The witness could not speak
,vc,d ~ English but could speak the Cav language;
,boreuron two Cav Indians were introduced as in
tepreters, but unfortunately they could not speak
Tnglisb. ID was, therefore. found necessary 20
swear halibreed Indian, TO interpret the oath IN
~ The Cav language, and by the two Cav Indians
!; ,s"s "a be Interpreted to the witness But the
Indians seem to. b, SO profoundly ignorant q the
tnre AZ an oath that after several Intellectual at
,sr,,,s 10 make them comprehend the object Of the
rrcceedng, it was abandoned BY the court. II The
..',cr.etcp with the elder Of the two Caws, and
finally extended his hand TO him, which was &C.
- fine. straight athletic young man, with
bare and brawny arms and chest; lhNoa ,h man man
;.Eoraptlv refused the preferred hand, win ges-
,,,s III contempt. and with air Of offended digni-
~ drew back nom the pswnee. We nave rarely
.;,nessed more striking scene, or one winch
's"rsJ IN holder relief the naughty dignity OF me
Indian charscter.ss. ksSls isiell'gf "tfi H.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-03-02
INSURANCE.
THE PROTECTION INSURANCE con

Il HE THU T1liOiN lN6UhhlNAG Gom-
PANY. OF HARTFORD, CT,
TONTlNUE to issue Policies on the most favor
~ able terms, at their Agency in Columbus, Mi,
on Dwellings, Stores, Hotels, Warehouses, Mills,
Manufactures Barns, ect ect Also on Household
Furniture, and Goods Wares and Merchandise con.
tanned or stored therein, against loss by FIRE.
ALSO--on Dry Goods, Groceries, Manufactured
Goods, Produce, Household Furniture, Live Stock,
and every other description Of Merchandise or per
sonal properly shipped to be shipped per good steam
boat or boats to and from points the Western wa
tiers, or between eastern cities (va lakes other in
hand route) and any towns in the western country
against the hazards Of INLAND TRANSFORMATIONS.
ALSO-upon shipment ofGoods, Wares and Mer-
chandze, per good vessel or VESSELS between New
Orleans aud eastern ports--between New Orleans
other Gulf ports--between all American ports and
English or European Ports, or at any maritime port
what soever in the Atlantic waters against the
PERlLS OF THE SEAS,
at the lowest rates Of premium charged by other re-
sponsble companies For full information as to the
rates, adjustment Of losses, dc apply to the under
signed, who Ii authorized to issue Fire and Marine
Policies, VIII thout delay. JOHN. NJ MULLlN.
Dec 90 lSd9-ly. Agent
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-03-02
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI



4. B. I.aye.rRlET, L. L. D., Prssidrq, s,{
Prsffssl- o. Moro, agd NsHiai PbiosOERg
A. T. BEDsL9E. A. W., Professor IF Mai,
mates gai Asf-or7mg-
IHUS MmLNGtaN, Il. D.. Professor or Ne,
era, Scicarrs.
7 VI WkpDEI, 4. ", Professor q EEhcuas,.
ETyllE Exercises Of this Ins, tuition s. 90 t1 re,p--
Il on the End THURSDAY in September ney, :
There l. bHt one Session Ia the year. which CONSIST,
Of lU months The Vacation covers the reFI0d f,5,
the THURSDAY after second Monday in Jgy 10 ~
THURSDAY IN September OF each year. For aimissio,
INTO the Freshman class a candidate must have
competent knowledge OF the English, Latin & Gree,
Granmers. Con position Arithmetic, and Geograpbv
Cnsar. Virgil, and the Greek reader, and some a..
quaiutaucT with Latin Prosody,
TIE STUDIES nf the Freshmen year are Lincoln,
livv, Andrews Ovid Owens Anabasls and Cyrn.
pTda. Davies University arithmetic, Davies Bost.
don and Iegendre, antiquities, Latin CcmPosios
and Prcsody
The Studies Of the Sophomore and Freshman yea,
are Horace Tacitus FCiCn's llliad and the Mems.
rabila. continuation Of Davies Bourbon and Ieeer
Dire, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry AMI DAVE;
Surveying, Cambelrs philosophy OF Rhetoric, Drs.
per's Natural Philosophy, and Turner's Chemistry
| lath ana OFebh Nolbpostuh duu iosuul'
The Studies Of the Junior year, are Juyenal, G.
| cero de Oratore. Demosthenes de Corona. Greps
tragedy Descriptive Geometry, Shades, Shadows
| and Perspective, Analytical Geometry, DESCRIPTIVE
| Astronomy, Trimmer's Geology and Miheralopv
Johnsons Agricultural Che mistry, Nattels Law d
Nations, Says Political Economy, Composition and
| Prosodys
The Studies Of the Senior year are: Cicero de
| Sencctute or Amcita, and Wosey's edition OF PA.
tos Gorgias, Diiierental and Integral Calculus
Olmsteads Natural Philosophy Physical Astronomy
Logic Metaphysics, and Moral Philosophy
The expenses for ten months are S37 Tor College
dues the whole in advance Board IS per month
payable quarterly in advance Washing, Fuel and
Lights are at the expense of Student who will alsc
provide his own Furniture. This if desired can be
furnished by the Steward at fair rate
No student will be admitted into any class in thu
University without the requisite PREPARATION which
will be tested by rigid examination.
j. NJ hOWRl Proctor Univ, Mi.
| N. B. The textbooks used IN the Sophomore
Glasses can be procured in Oxford.