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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01
Northern Factory slaves.

John P. Hale, in his late reply to Mr.. Glenn
ems, of Ala, in the Senate, thus nobly de-
Tended large portion of his constituents from
the degrading comparisons instituted by the
latter:
Mr.. II. said that he spoke but for a small por-
ton of the North, and only for the people he
represented. He wished to say a few words a.
bout this term "factory slaves as applied to the
operatives in the northern manufactures. 1t
was no new term to him. He had heard it fire.
quently. lie had once been seriously told that
the population in the Northern States engaged
about the factories We're MOI as well provided for
in animal and physical wants. or in good breed
ing and potencss as the slaves at the South
He lived in village where some Of these "lac.
tory slaves resided: his colleague also resided
in place where they were. There were en-
gagged in that place about one thousand females.
There was Savings Bank there, in which was
deposited about 100000, the greater part Of
which belonged 10 these very females. They
were the daughters Of people living in different
parts Of the State. And when disease, poverty
or any other calamity belalls these families, tie
young females come down into the villages
where these factories are, and by their industry
and economy, soon amass sufficient means 10
soothe the declining years of aged or disease
atricken parents. From the Aroostook to the
southern boundary Of the Union, wherever it
was, there was no people who eXcolled these te-
male operatives in point Of high, virtuous, moral
character. The men were not less worthy
They were the pride Of New England lie
would not like to see the chivalry 90 there and
tell them they were factory slaves. He ,roud
not compare them with the slaves of the South.
But he 'colld tlte an sqn0l number Of he
Southern Slares' masters, and If The operatives
do MT compare Jarora6ly Nth Them, Hen there
must be a standard al the South Of higher
grade than any 'cAict had fallen under his OBJ
serrattCn.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01
Right of Petition.

The following is the vote by which tho po,i
non OF citizens of New York, for the abolition
OF Slavery in the District Of Columbia, was
lad upon the table in the T. S. Senate:
1EAs-Mossrs. Atchison, BADGER. Bell Ron
ton, Berrien, Borland, Bright BntIer Calbonn
Cas-, Clemees, Davis Of AIississipni Dawson
lD5ayaoa, Dickinson, Dodge Of Iowa Do"gIas
Downs, toote, Houston, Hunter .Joaes. Khg
Mason, Miller, Morton, Poarce, Rnsk. SehastioSS
oonle, Sturgeon and Turnry-32.
Senators from Free States in ualics.1
NAYs-Alessrs Baldwin, Chase. Clarke. Coo
PER, Corwin, Davis of Massachusetts, Dodge Of
Wisconsin, Fetch, Greene, Hamlin, Norris
Phelps, Seward, Shields Smith, Srruance, In,
ham, Wales and Walker-l9.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

THE EXTENT OF OUR CoUHTRY.-It has been
computed that the United States have frontier
line of 10, $50 miles, sea coast OF ), 43O miles,
lake coast Of 100 miles. One of its largest
rivers Is twice es long as the Danube. the largest
river in Europe. The Ohio is 600 miles longcr
than the rhine, and the noble Hudson has a nav
igaton in the "Empire State" l20 miles longer
than the Thames. Within Louisiana are bay0us
and creeks, almost unknown, that would shame
by comparison, the Tiber or Seine. The State
of Virginia alone is one-thrd larger than Eng
land. The State of Ohio contains 5000 square
miles more than Scotland. The harbor of New
York receives the vesscs that navigate rivers,
canals, and lakes to. the extent of 5000 miles,
equal to the distance from America to Europe
From the capital of Maine to the " Crescent
City " is 300 miles further than from London to
Constantinople, route that would cross Eng
land, Belgium, part of Prussia, Germany, Aus
tria and Turkey
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01
kenOsha County.

Our readers will see by the letter of our Mad
ison correspondent, that Racine county was d.
vlded by act of the Legislature last week and
yesterday the Bill received the signature of the
Governor, and is now the law of the land.
We ought to be thankful that our days of tri-
butte to Racine are over. We hope our Racine
friends will bear the shock with becoming forti-
tude. and learn to rely on their own exerions
and the smile Providence for their future pros
perity. C.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

COUNTY OFFIcERs-We learn that the Su.
preme Court, now sitting at Madison, have deci-
ded the question between the old and new coun-
ty officers, in favor of the latter,-so that Mr..
Hurlbut, after all, viii be compelled to surren-
der the county funds to Mr.. Stafford, and Judge
Chattield's decision in this matter will of course
be reversed.
Mr.. Stafford of Racine, then, is Treasurer OF
Racine county. a. W. Doolittle is Surveyor.
Ira Pierce, Clerk of the Board. c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

MECHANICS COLLEGE IN BosToN-We I'M
derstand that two gentlemen in the CITY of Bos
ton propose TO open Scientific School for Nc
chaniCs,-apprenticcs. journeymen and masters
In which cgular course of lectures and
lessons are to be given in Mechanics, Mathemat-
les, Drawing, Engineering, &c, with the ul6-
mate design of establishing an institution of
high order exclusively for the instruction of
m achanics in all those branches of science nm
PIIcabIe to their occupations. 1t is expected
tlat The institution should one be finally estab-
iIshed, will be under the auspices and patron
age OF the Massachusetts Mechanics Assciation
--one OF the Oldest and mcst respectable assoc
cations IN the country. We hope it NAV sue
ceed and be promotive of the honor and pros-
Penty OF the mechanics of Boston. II is cmi-
nentiy another OF these excellent "Boeton no.
tons, winch have done so much for her fame
and that of the whole country Andin connec-
ton with this subject, we take the liberty of
suggesting that the "Bglow case fund (thonght
not to be needed for city hospital,) cannot no
devoted to better object than that Of which va
have Bunker M urora "e
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

PosrAGE.-Frecqn and Stare Statss-The nett
postage paid by the free States in 1917, was
81 ,659,4l2; and the expenses of Transporting
the mails in the same States for the same year,
was 81 ,O88, 308--leaying a clear surplus to the
department OF 1911 ,l0I.
From the slave States exclusive of the dis
trict of Columbia, where the postage Is mostly
paid by the Government itself, an ranked mat
ter) the postage received, during the same time,
was but S654O79; while the expense of trans
porting the mails therein was SI,3lS, 5ll-lea-
vinga defeit of S05l ,463; to Be made up by the
surplus paid by The free States, and from the
Treasury
We ask the southern Ho!spurs, how they are
going to keep up the Post Office, after the Union
is dissolved, except by heavy taxation, which
would render the People of the slave States still
more DISCONTINUED - Wisconsin,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01
Mr.. CLAY.

The great COMPROMISED is now out again with
another string OF Resolutions by which he hopes
to compromise the interests of humanity and
assist Cass and Calhoun, to spread slavery over
the new Territory, and make the curse perpetu-
al. See despatch on next page.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

CRY OF SoUTHroRT-In anticipation of be-
coming the county of kenosha, the people of
Southport are applying TO the Legislature for a
City Charter. If their experience shall be at all
like that of Milwaukee, they will "see the ele-
plant" very shortly after becoming a city.
Sentinel & Gazette.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01
N.ean1 ConlIal.l..Iealiom Y. Id. cnlnn.
1gllvtauIscans For Calicornia.

\ parry Of orr c,tiznns. nine in number, left
for III ID rado Yesterday af erncon. They start
in fine heal ID and Spirits, intending to b. carly on
the ground, and bring to light the hidden treas
ureS OF II" l.lac rs b.tore tne heavy spring cmi-
grl.lon comm noes. The Iarty proceeds TO \.
York Immediately, provided with tickets for the
> Gamer, and Of course anticipate no delay in
g ting through. Their MINES are: Richard
NJ Sweet, (Ald. ofthe 5.h Ward) Capt. A. Roo
ney Capt. ]. Knight, Hugh Short, James Nc
Cunc, \. {. Nosburgh, d. r. Landon. VIM Rat
clitia and Luzaro Ransom. They GO accompa-
MED with the good wishes Of their friends for he
success Of their enterprise.
Sentinel e. Gaz> ito
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01
Che CeIenrapb.
Friday. February 1. 1880.
c. L. SHOLES. EDITOR.


Cheap Pos:age--waIse up-send on your
PesitiOHS.
BY the report of the Postmaster General, the
friends of cheap postage are sadly, and unrea-
sonaby disappointed.
What the friends of cheap Postage demand,
and have a right to expect from Congress, is a
law adopting cents prepayment on all letters
weighing less than half an ounce. But the
Postmaster General has simply accommodates
reduction to five cents--this is no reduction at all
to three fourths of the letter writers of the Uni
ted States. And now as the Department is in
a very prosperous condition, with a clear surplus
on hand of S69l ,G82, which will be increased
by the Both Of June to 81 ,O33, 701, and while
the people are expecting, and have right to
demand, with this show of figures a system of
cheap Postage--the Postmaster General, mag
unanimous soul recommends the adoption Of
five cents or half ounce. That is not ''Cheap
Postage" in the technical sense of the term
There are thousand lines of travel in the Uni
ted States where private expresses can underbid
them and make money; through all the popu-
lous districts Of New England and New York,
enterprising men can grow rich in carrying let
ters for penny.
We wish all our friends and the friends of
Cheap Postage would bastr themselves; send
on their petitions, flood the Representative Cham
Der at Washington with them; write to your
Representatives, stir them up, make them think
in Tor rIpon D,otooo. Il.
Postage you will get. Are we at the Free North
always to be compelled to pay the postage ofthe
South, if we are, let US have the rate cheaper,
50 that more will commence writing and using
the mails; then will the burden be lighter be-
cause there will be more to bear it.
Let then the mechanics of a workshop peti
ton; Lett Farmers ola neighborhood petition;
Let the Merchants Of village petitions; Let the
Farmers Club petition; Let the NJ. NJ. P's petit
ton; Let the s. Of T. petition; Let the |. 0. o.
F. petition; Let the Town Board petition; Let
the Village Trustees petition; Let the LAWYERS
petition; Let the Doctors petition; Let the
Preachers and the Church petition; Let tile
Teachers and the Scholars petition Let the
Io""s men Association petition; Let every
body that hath breath and can write or make their
mark petition Congress for cheap postage and
they will get it before this Congress- rises. c.
The following Is good form and can be writ
ten by any body in two minutes.
PETITION FOR CHEAP POSTAGE.
To the Congress Of the United States.
The Petitio. Of the undersigned,
Respectfully represents: That the subject of
Cheap Postage has been 50 widely considered
among the People, and its results in Great Bri-
tain for ten years has been so successful, that
we earnestly ask our National Legislature to
grant US the same benefit, by establishing the
rate Of postage on prepaid letters at two cents
per half ounce
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

CEREsco.-We learn that at the last annual
election of The Wisconsin phalanx, Mr.. Warren
Chase was elected President Mr. Chase is
now at Madison, to procure repeat of the char
ter of the PhalanX, to enable Thorn to settle the
undisPosed part of the joint stock property,
preparatory to the final dlsorganizaton OF the
Phalanx which has been agreed upon.-Osh.
True Dem.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

PosT OFFICE CHAyGEs-A new Post Office
has been established at Eden, Fond du Lac conn
ty, Peter Vanderwoort, p NJ, and the name Of
the z. 0. at Bullion, Waukesha county. has
been changed to Eagle.
Sentinel & Gazette.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

~ We give below the figures showing the
amount of monies due from the several counties
to the State: We learn, from the same docu-
ment from which we abstract this statement that
Racine County has been sued for the amount
due The State from her.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

RIFoN.-This is the name of Il Village recent
ly laid out near the center Of the town Of Ceres
co by David p. Mapes Esq. Already there are
some half dozen houses finished, a WI kept
tavern. A large grist mill is nearly completed
and another will be erected next summer. The
water power is very good,--some "a feet fall in
so rods, with water sufficient TO carry run of
atone in the two mills. The Messrs. Mapcs are
the owners of the village and water power
The Ccro'co post office has been removed to
this place q mile from the old ocation) Ed
Northrop appointed postmaster.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

T The annexationists in Toronto, Canada,
have formed an association comprising many of
the most respectable and influential citizens and
they intend shortly toisSue manifest.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

II We see it is hinted by the Commercial
Advertiser at Milwaukee, that quite combina-
ton exists between the Millers and warehouse
men, by which the warehouse men let the Mil
Iers have all the wheat which the farmers bring
n-they receive small per centage on a BUSH
el for letting the wheat alone. We can hardly
believe the warehouse men Of Milwaukee are
guilty OF so mean thing-we think there must
be some mistake somewhere. AT any rate. if it
Is true, the farming community will not suffer
as much as the city Of Milwaukee; for they can
drive their wheat to another city. But the mer-
chants of Milwaukee will find it altogether in
convenient to pack up their goods and go to
peddIing. G,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

II Foote, of Mississippi who made a speech
IN the Senate, to withhold all commercial inter-
course with Austria for her cruelty to those who
sought to establish freedom in Hungary. is the
same F.oote who volunteered to HANG any man
VINO should make his appearance in Mississippi,
known 70 be IN favor of aboshing Slavery in
the United States! Haynau only hung men who
risa 10 shake OF the yoke Foote is ready to
hang men who icfsh to 90 so!-Det. Trib.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

lie who sedo.ously listens, pointedly asks
calmly speaks, cody answers, and ceases when
ne has no more TO say to the poiot, is the httest
for business, and is sure to succeed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

o." The Bank question has been decided in
the Senate by vote of Is to 6 this will end the
discussion on that question for this session.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

We learn that Young Oshkosh, son of the
Mcnomonee Chief, was killed, few days since,
in the pinery, by Frenchman. As we heard
the story, Oshkosh got drunk became quarrel
some, and drew his knife upon the trenchman,
who wreSted it from him and plunged it into the
Indians heart.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

1t Is rumored that Lords John Russcl. lane
downe, and PalmeTston are about to retire from
the Cabinet.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

THE CALIFORNIA MANIFESTATION. c. w
Wright, one Of the Representatives in Congress
from California. arrived in the Cherokee, sun
day, the l2th inst. lie was formerly resident
of Nantucket, Mass. This is the gentleman
who has the large quartz lump--to ba laid upon
the table Of the Speaker in the House OF Repre-
sentatiyes, as O solid sentiment from California
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

The Mllwaukeans, and all who live on The
lne OF the road, from the Lake to the Mssiss-
IppI, are furious for obtaining the School money
to build railroad from the city of Milwaukee
to the jumping on place on the banks OF the
Mississippi.
The Legislature is importuned by petitions
from the interested inhabitants along the route
from one end to the other; and literally beseiged
by the pipe-layers and horn-blowers from the ci-
ty Of Milwaukee. We cannot think for a mo-
ment, however, that their efforts will avail any
thing. We have too much confidence in the
wisdom of our Legislators to suppose they will
Jeopardlse the interest Of this growing State. by
suffering the funds entrusted to their keeping for
the benefit of the present and future children Of
the State to be squaudered and lost by loaninp
them out to an irresponsible bottomless coroor-
alton, TO be invested in railroad, where no
business man in private capacity would for
moment think ofinvestng his own funds
1t is ridiculously absurd to suppose that the
road itself can be made to pay 6 per cent on its
cost under five or ten years; and does any BODY
suppose that the school fund should be diverted
from It's channel, for the sake of sustaining Mil
waukee in her almost unparelIcd growth; and
building up few towns on the route, to enrich
set Of spectators, who already are peddling,
lots from Paper Towns, which they carry in their
pockets.
Voters, watch your representatives and put
down your marks, if they are ready or willing
to betray the interest of the State--if they for
get your rights; or are unmindful oftheinterests
and welfare of the rising generation; mark item.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

BY combination among the Madison printers,
the State is badly shaved in its contract for prn-
ting the present year The prices paid are near
~ double what they should be- and the style OF
printing is so miserable, that the-e has been some
talk in the Legislature Of declaring the contract
violated, and repudiating ii. The late Secreta-
~, there is reason to believe, was party to this
combination to fleece the State Our ground for
this statement is that we know of much lower
bids than those accepted, and equally as respon-
slble, being sent from here, in time to reach that
officer several days before the time expired for
closing the contract. These bids were either
not taken from the post-oilicc, or were entirely
suppressed 1t is the duty of the Legislature to
investigate this matter ri- Weekly Erp.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01
Steamboat Burnt--II Persons Killed, 81
Wounded!
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20.

The steamboat 81 Joseph, on her upward
trip from New Orleans, when within few miles
OF Plaqucmnc, was bgrnaj.and then blew IN.
Eleven persons were killad and 81 wounded.-
The boat was frcightcd for ST. Louis. All the
officers escaped unhurt, except one Of the engi-
neers. Date not given.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

HE LEG1sLATURE.-The Legislature resolv-
ed to adjourn onthe fourth of February but from
the appearance of local business constantly in
creasing on the docket, we think it is doubtful
whether they will even in two weeks from tina,
time.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

u We learn from the Chicago Tribune that
Father Mathew designs visiting Chicago in the
Spring He is now en- route for New.Orleans
from Charleston, S. c., he intends to take the
Mississippi Towns in his travel north We
hope some action will be taken by the friends Of
Temperance to induce the Apostle to visit Wis
consin, where by the sweet exercise of his holy
mission he may be instrumental in e. orcising
the spirit Of intemperance from our midst. c.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

Y - asZsA@eZ
The following discussion took Iacc in the
Senate on the 18th January. We copy from
the Madison Argus of January p there has
been some excitement based on the remarks Of
our Senator, and in order to set the matter in
a clear light before our readers, we give below
the full report of the proceedings:
bill to repeal provision of the Revised
statutes relating TO tao sale of spiritons liquors
was considered in committee of the whole, when
Mr. Smith moved to strike out all after the en-
acting clause, which elected some discussion.
Mr' Smith maintaining the justice and policy of
the law III question and alluded to the appreciation
It had received iron the friends of good order
both in this and other states.
Mr. Steele advocated the repeal Of the law on
the ground that it was Imperfect in itspdetails
and altogether imperative.
His constituents were opposed to it and ne
had been requested by many Of them who were
friends of good order-many OF them were Sons
OF Temperance, 10 endcayor 10 procure its re-
P lal.
Mr., Eastman did not know how majority of
his constituents felt upon this subject but they
were probably about equally divided. Those
who were interested in tile sale of liquors and
those whom they could influence, were in favor
OF repeal. lie believed the principles Of the law
w~le ,o,rect, ard he was not willing TO record
his vote against the law in question to crafty
those whose interests might be opposed to it,
Mr.. Gale supported tie motion by few re-
marks, when the question was taken and pre-
vailed when 4 9 committee rose and pending the
question ct c'ncurrng in tie report of the
committee, the said report was laid on the table.
MADISON, Jan %.
IN Ssnate.-Mr. Norton, of Rock, presented
petition OF Il citizens of Rock county, prav-
ING Tor lean Of the School Fund TO the Mil
Wauhee AMI Mississippi railroad Company, which
was referred to a select committee.
Bus larodHced.-By Mr.. Smith of Milwau-
kee, bin for the incorporation Of Mutual Ia
wings Trust and Building Associations.
BY Mr.. Botlin, OF Dane, bill TO repeal all
laws for thn imprisonment Of deb; and Il bill to
provide aud procure block of marble TO be de-
posted il the Washington Monument.
\ bill to inc Trora.e lis trance Companies
was passed.
A arga numbcroE bills from the Assembly
ordered 70 a tIrd reading.
number Of bills read a first and second
time
Senate adjourned till ? o'clock.
In m5ly.-.ftter the passage of some To-
cal and Enimporlant bills, the House went into
a committee OF the whole on the bill 10 locate
the county seat of Washington county. Com
,,:, o,..; 800 ''l''' IN" ''"'e
;g..,r,od "'''0'' wa a'''ou ''c"7o "u-
ma D,rl. ~,o..;o, ,,..s ~, .u,.,,, -.
s .raf. MI, n1nr,,inr ''' i'O' 'N''' ~ - '''0
Afternoon Session
crossed = ISL j., r,i,i y, ~ - ~ I'm 'n-
.,,,i ,,r;,1 srt .o.i. ~, - ''L' ~
- u ~ 10y oiu>'-
Nm limiting = ~ '"'' anu ="
ANN ~ a,oand tlo ,ct "l.t,li;-,; ,,,,...
seats ordered TO It's Sd reading. hiiI to am
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

RETURNED CALIFoRNIANs.--Messrs. G. TUES
DELL and E. D. SAwTELL, have Just returned
from California.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-01

DISTURBING ScHooL.-A gentleman in New
iburyport, being displeascd with the treatment of
ms children in one OF the public schools, went
there to demonstrate with the teacher, but suit
has been commenced against him, and he was
held 10 bail in 5000 for disturbing the school.