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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS

This document was transmitted by the Cover
nor to the Assembly, on the 23d inst. We have
had little leisure TO examine it critically, but from
the investigation given it discloses a very favor
able state OF progress in the improvement of the
Fox and Wisconsin rivers. Its believed by the
Board that by next October the work will be so
far advanced as TO afford an uninterrupted navi-
CATION between the lakes and the Mississippi,
with the single exception of a portage of ten
miles.
The estimated cost Of the work under con-
tract, was Sl1S,433 90 The actual cost as let,
was only 52.237 %, making with the donation
of $4,000 at Winnebago rapids, a saving OF $57,
237 03 over the above estimates.
The estimated quantity of land belonging to
this improvement is 800, 900 acres. The guam
tity offered for sale at the land office at Oshkosh
was LA, $3.50 acres the amount sold is 5,87I
acres.
The total amount of contracts let is S62 206-
u; the amount of work done S39,l67 II; amt
paid is S33,S08 81; remaining TO be paid, $780,
367 50.
This e. hibit is very favorable, and the public
may expect soon to reap all the benefits arising
from this great inland thoroughfare--N Madison
Argus.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

I With all this, he knew that no means more
than he was applying, could be within reach.
Still that head rested with the weight of death
upon his arm. Still every muscle was relaxed
and the lead burden was rolled gently upon his
breast at every movement of the trundlng stage.
| He dared risk no longer He resolved to speak.
He bent his head down to listen for the first time
Hush. Was not there a slight fiuttering at the
hearth His Joy had almost found an expression.
Forgive the promptings of an honest devotion /!
His head droops upon that bosom now heaving
with returning selsibility The ecstacies of a
happy existence seemed crowdng into the Wis.,
ions of that moment! 1t may have been weak
ness; no matter, call it what you will, We whose
hearts have concealed into an icicle of selfish
ness.
He imprinted kiss of pure and unselfsh de-
votion upon those bloodess lips, and CLEAN of
the worlds teachings made him recoil, shudder-
ing at the unprecedented act. He passed his
hand with gentle pressure over her temples to
start the unwilling tide of life. A long broken
sigh which was almost vocal slight shock
through the muscular system that told its retur-
ming power; low whisper, f" where am II" A
chill raised the very hairs upon Edgar's head.
Must he be yet betrayed? :" Hush. Viola" whis-
pered he, close to her ear, not one word or syl-
liable for your lite-yon are safe. F"
At this juncture he again felt that arm laid on
his, little jerk given to its motion and again
suddenly withdrawn. He noticed it, but his ex-
element was too great to be increased by it.
Viola, still too weak to support herself was
reclining upon the entranced Edgar. A minutes
reflection convinced her that hers was fearful
situation, and her whole frame quivered like an
ague fit. She knew size had been restored and
was sustained by one who was in form an entire
stranger, and yet one who in fuct, was The wor-
shipper of her being. An unfeigned~ modesty
led her movements, and she made an effort to
free herself from his encircling arm. The hint
was instantly appreciated, and Edgar withdrew
his assistance Bnt the act was premature She
had like to have fallen forward upon the sheriff
Edgar replaced his arm upon learning that it was
necessary, and bending his head close TO her ear
he again whispered one word, "Vola." The
mention of her name by person to whom she
had so much reason to be grateful, was a suffi-
cient introduction. She pressed his hand gen.
fly between hers and ventured to whisper the
only name she knew of her friend, "Robbesper-
RE" But JOY ends where it begins. The stage
stopped at the mansion House," and here Ed
gar was to stop. He pressed the hand of Viola
atfecionatey, told her language was not the
hearts medium of communication, ventured to
impress silent kiss upon her burning cheek,
bounded out of the stage and abstractedy or
dered bed.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

Truth AS WELL AS PoETRY.-We commend
the following c0mmon-sense verses to the con
slderation OF our readers Many of them, t. ON
certain knowledge, have no faith in Pro,i lence
and TO little in themselves, to take the rreyt c /,
be step without pecuniary corsid, ration
Ii other independence than that which NAV be
secured by industry and unblemshed character
Is TO become u prerequisite to matrimonv, the
world will be overrun with old bachelors and old
maids, and, worse than all, will be depopuated
Read the verses, let the parson be called to do
his work, and trust in Providence and the Gifts
she has bestowed upon you:
Jenny Is poor, and am poor,
VT we will wed. so say no more;
And should the BARNS you mention come
As few that marry but have some
No doubt bat Heaven will stand our friend,
And bread as well as children send
80 fares the hen IN farmers yard
To live alone she finds it hald
Eve known her weary every claw
In search of cotton mongst the straw;
But when i'll search of Tic II food,
She clucks amongst her chrI ing brood,
With JOY We seen the seli-same hen
That scratched for one could scratch fer ten
These are the thoughts that make me wiling
To take my girl without shilling;
And TOR the self same cause dye see,
Jenny's resolved to marry me-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

THE Interesting Statistics.-Mons
Moreau de Jounes, a French writer, furnishes
the following statistics of the diminution Of the
number of clerical persons, in proportion to the
mum Der of population:
In France in 1857, there were 10000 eurates,
GO.O0O other priests, 600 monks and 100000
nuns, being a total Of 800 900, or one to every
81 inhabitants But In 1929 the entire clerical
order had decreased 10 los. 900 members; that Is
to every $50 inhabitants This is decrease
of more than four-fiths At Rome, in 65 years
the decrease has been three-fifths. In Portugal
in 81 years, the falling off has been fve-sixths
In Bavaria, in eight years, the decrease had been
the greatest; out Of % only one is left. In Sic
sily. in 81 wears, the decrease has been one half
In six Of the states Of Europe, the Roman Cath
ole clergy. including priests, monks and nuns,
has decreased $50, 900 in the last sixty years!
In Russia, where the Greek Church is the pre-
vailing denomination, the decrease has been, IN
80 wears, more than one third.
The same important process has been golT
on in half Protestant and Protestant countries, as
shown from the following facts. In Switzerland
in 81 years. the decrease has been one third In
England. in / 80 years, nearly two-thrds In
Denmark in 30 years, more than one-haIf In
Sweden in 80 wears, one third.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

~ The first boat that ever crossed the Allan
tic Ocean by steam was the Savannah, Captain
Rogers. She was upwards of 300 tors burden,
with iron side wheels, propelled by horizontal
engine, of 70 horse power. She occupied 20
days in making the passage, having clear OH
the 18th of May, rS49, and arriving at Liver
pool on the goth of June following, at viii, h
time, however she lost days in waiting for
coal in the Irish Channel. She employed steam
during Is days of her trip only, and consumed
1900 bushels of coal. The above particulars
are given by the American Minister u. the ecu,
of St. James, in his official dispa ch to the Sc =
rotary of State, of the date of July Sd, 1919.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

allure Of a young lady's lips when in sta,e Of
insensibility -
Edgar started upon his feet, caught the inter.
rogater by the arm and drew him out of the
room, amid deafening cries OF explanation ex-
PLANTATION ii is due to the committee -
They were seen conversing in low tone over
a glass of beer, and they ,parated, the LAWYER
pa,ting him on the shoulder and saving "Mum, is
the word, my good fellow This was only un-
derstood by them, and remains so.
The next morning the committee reported in
favor of the candidate, and Edgar received his
certificate with mingled pride and pleasure, and
took the stage again. and was soon on his way
home. lie was thoughtful and alone and freely
INDUCED in delightful medtations, the scenery
of his journey out was the food of his lonely
ride back. Tender memories of Viola crowded
upon his mind, and ceased to be maddened by ex-
traneous conceptions.
He FASTENED TO the office Of his patron and
caught him by the hand and extending with the
other note said
"Here, Lint, is your very refrgerating note
of the 2Uth INST. 1t is we'll written and have
perused il with pleasure"
"Whatever you wish at my expense Ed" re-
piled the honest Linton, hope you are one of
US"
Edgar smiled assent, with a little triumph and
a deal of pardon, and detailed the minutia of the
above story adding at the end. "It is a rich thing
to be admitted in Wisconsin,
Kind reader, this is but one of the many in
tcresting scenes which you might hear from the
lips of the unfortunate Edgar. His has been
romantic and eventtul existence. The struggle
of ambition with misfortune, and an elevated
sensibility-the intermngling of the fanciful in
reality with the extravagant in fiction.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

VIRGINIA VS.. NERMoNT.--On Saturday as
Governor Floyd, of Virginia, transmit Ell to the
Legislature Of Vermont upon the slavery qucs-
ton. Whercupon, resolutions were imIneG at =
" introduced TO return the resolnticrs TO III
Governor Of Vermont, with the information that
the Legis AZURE of Virginia understood thtir con-
s,itutional rights, aud intended to maintain them
and recommending the people rot TO imp II,
purchase or consume any article the produce o:
manufacture of Vermont, or OF any 9TH r Sta'e
which shall address them in the language Of me-
mace or reproach. The resolutions of 1S49 W, r.
adopted. and the Convention of Southern States
to be held at Nashville, approved Of, and dot r
mined TO proceed to the election of d. gates tc
attend saidGCnvention.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

At n recent meeting of the Archaeological In
s tnte in Lon, on an acct unit was read OF a sin
gular discovery which was made in pulling down
the walls of an old church in Somersetshiro.-
On removing 4 sculpture figure and niche,
small chamber was found, closed by an oaben
Iarn / let into the moulding. Within this
chamber was small oaken cup, in which was
mass of dry cosgulated blood. The sculpture
OF Il e cup showed it to be of older date tLan
The church, and it is presumed that at the dea-
tructon Of the priory church Of Woodsprng, it
was preserved by the ious zeal of some lndi-
vidr al and transferred to this church The pri
ory church was dedicated, as is known, to Thorn
as Beckett, having been founded not long after
his murder; and it is therefore suggested as al
tog. Their probable that the blood found was a por
ton of that of the archbishop ard martyr.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
w. aI.FAIsNER. VI. D.,

IY sYOIoGICAL PIY~ttAN AND SURGEON, would respect
FUZZY iuurm the puhlic that he has permanently To-
clt in Southport. whc will be ready To aucud 10 ali CALI
ia tee time of his pri,-uu Tie has made the study OF
medicine business hts whole life. The Of
his practice hc ItC~,rd Co by all who have engaged
him 10 those who week enough to ~ to scltpr.c
person., who believe knowledge OF the healing can
bv attained hy weeks study and That the science
ualumy anal PLY 4iunSy contributes nothing in thu cure
of disease card is addressed. Very little mrdt-
cine properly administered l. all tlH i CURED for the
removal of disease, and 81 Is a least fortunate Tor tn pc
Eirnt If this is entirely free from puisoupu~ qualities.
southport, November -, 1919
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
JOHN EL.ENENS,
Clock and watch

JJTOIID respectfully inform the cjIzcus ~ Southport
and it's vicinity, he has Just received very good
and well srlecied assortment of JEVFltN, containing The
following articles: An kinds Of
I,racris Breast Pins Finger Rings LocketS, Thimbr, Far
Rings Gold and Silver Pens and Pencils Gold Guard Rob.
and Vest chains, Geld and silver Lover, Irpine and Yer
tical Watches, Gold silver and steel SpeclacleS Steel
Beads Clasps and fas>c Razor and Razor Suup> PEN
knives ami sci silver, she'll ami HOvu Combs Silver
aud German silver and silver Spoons, Plated and Ra
MIA Ware, Acclrcans, C1uth Tooth aud Hair Bru-hes
Pans. Pursts Pocket Books Niolus and Violin Strings
FTght-ay and thy boar clocks Toys, and many other
things ttAa numerous - melgiun.
Clocks. watches. JeWclry, Nc.,
Carefully repaired and warranted. Cash paid far old Gold
SILVER Nav lS41 nt1tf
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
TERMS OF A0yERTrs.Nc:

The Boston Transcript notices newly inven-
ted article for the preservation of life and proper
ty, exhibited at the exchange, by the inventor,
Mr. J. w. Bennett. 1t is vaisc constructed in
a way so as to serve the double purpose of a life
prescrver AMI ravckng bag. 1t is so arranged
that any valuables may be deposited therein with
out fear of injury. Ii may also be used as a life
preserver in the event of an accident occurring
at sea, without removing the contents. In case
of great emergency, by removing the entire con-
tents, a large buoy is formed capable OF sustain>
ing five or six persons.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
NEW RAKEIEY ES.rARLISmmEN,r,

TINUE uudeT- yucd would respectfully inform the public
that he has leased hr shop formerly occupied by n. Ca
lavah Pearl Street, where he iuends carry the bu
~ness In Eastern sly lc. Having been great expense
an getting proper machinery, and also experienced Fore
man nom The East, he Is prepared To furnish custom
with
Bread. Pies. Cakes. Soda and Butter and
Boston Crackers,
All 81 which may be- relied upon being The genuine art'-
Gle. Merchants from The country may drpcud upon being
ruppled sending their orders, intend p keep large
stock hand. Parties furnished all kinds uf cake a short
notice Brown bread will br baked thrAr tines week.
Those wishing eau have il left ut their residences
81 The Ship viii not be open sunday.
BENJAMIN EDGERTnN.
Soubpu-t October T. lSi0. ui6
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

Sir Robert Peel has written letter to his own
tenantrv. bat which has been widely diffused
throughout England, the purPort of which IS a
reite ration Of his anti-protective opinions. He
states that neither Il e present nor any future
administration wall ever be able TO re-establish
protection The present system he thinks will
ALWAYS maintain an average of prices, both in
seasons Of plenty and dearth. The letter is com.
meuted upon as an admirable move, and well
calculated to preserve the popularity oil the ex,
premier - Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

A LEGIsLATI e JOKE ONE Of TN m"mbCr5
ol tie Alabama .ousc OF K pr. ativCs were
arxious TO attend the r, nily, but the
House refused TO adjourn. A member then pro-
posed a resolution ter tho appointment of com
ni,ce to inquire into the condition OF the ceiling
Of the Hal, ". ich, a. hu had been informed by a
IA chanc was in 20 dangerous q state that it
was unsafe to stay there. The House irnmeG!-
t " ad cd--Snina to the races-and tie
co .lnntt found the ceiling all right
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

COLD shifted FROM CALIFoRNIA.-An intel
ligent gentleman from California estimates the
amount of gold shipped at the mines, at $50, 900
600 for the year lS49. lie supposes that no
more than one-thrd of the amount dug finds it,
way to the United States. Oregon receives a
great deal, which is sent lack there by her
aboring PEOPLE Chill also receives vast
sums, and England also. a great quantity OF
gold also remains in the country.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

q During the last few months, hous 'l'old
exemption bills have passed as follows Maine
exempts homestead to the value OF $500, and
in the absence of homestead, persons ~ city
10 that amount Vermont eXcTnpts homestead
T. the value Of $500; Iowa and Min e'cia, ~
acres of land, or lot; California, 80 acres q
land. or lot worth 81 600: Desert. i, is said
secures home 10 every family. Gcorgia. Tex
as. Michigan. Wisconsin. Pcunsylvai ia an Con
nccticut bad previously enacted similar laws
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
An Evening Song.
BY ELIZA COOK.

BY ELIZA COOK.
Father above! | pray to thee,
Before take my rest!
seek thee ON my Bonded knee,
With warm and era eful breast
First let me thank thee for my share
OF sweet and blessed health;
II is boon | would not spare,
For worlds of shining wealth.
And next thank thy bounteous hand,
That gives my "daiy bread"
That filings tho corn upon the land,
And keeps our table spread,
thank thee for each peaceful night,
That brings me soft repose,
thank thee for the mornings light,
That bids my eyes unclose.
4abwn thy mercy when move.
With limbs all sound and free,
That gaily bear me when rove,
Beside the moth and bee.
thank thee for my kindred friends.
So loving and so kind:
W no tell me all that knowledge lends,
10 aid my heart and mind.
oh let me value as ought,
The lessons good men teach,
To bear no malice in my thought,
No anger III my speech.
Father abovci oh! hear my PRAYER,
And let me ever be,
Worthy my earthly parents care,
And true ia serving thee.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
SIMEON KING.

Would uorw the public thu ho has enlarged his place
isurS and Will ia future oder them better HCCpmm-
daluns, with much larger assortment at
school, sunday school, Juvenile and Wis
ccllaucOus Books; also, Blank ks0ohS,
and Stationery,
OF all kinds with great variety of such articles
ally kcJt in Bookstore which he il anxious tu show n
his friends, and will sell rs low any ia Wise
at kING'S BOOKSTORE
Nl.NnInllnr IR lSl0
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

The lady editor of tie Pittsburg Vi-itor has
blby. Presents of mugs, rattles, mintsticks, and
such little matters. pour in upon her in great
profusion. Mrs. s. says, Our baby is good
baby, and we can hold her on one arm, and while
she looks at the candle, scribble away with the
other, faster than two typos can convert it into
sense and type.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
VOL. X-NO. 32.
T TOIl IIlt " aItf Iufc JOurIilI.
The FashiOnabie Lady,s Prayer.

The Fashionable Lady's Pra, err.
''Giyc US this day our daily bread,'
And pies and cakes besides,
To load the stomach, pain the head,
And choke The vital tides.
Aud II too soon a friend DECAYS.
ia Or dies ia agony
Wen talk of Gods mysterious ways
And lay II all 10 thse.
Give u.s. TO please a morbid taste
In spite of pain and death,
Consump'ion-strings around the waist,
Almost To stop the breath
Then if intirnity attends
Our sIinted progeny
In visitation for our sins,
Wen lay ii all 10 thee.
Give us good houses, large and tail,
To look the cabins down
And servants lodging at our call,
And shaking at our frown;
1he poor, however worthy they:
Wen treat quite sconfully-
Then six pence pay, communion day,
And settle up with thee.
We do dislain to toll and sweat,
Like girls of vulgar blood.
OF labor give not bit.
For piIysic nor for food
And If for want of exercise,
We lack the stamina
OF those We trample and despise-
Wen lay il all 10 thee.
If any curse we have forgot,
That ON votary,
Fashion let fall, withhold il not,
But send ii grievously:
And if too hard the milestone light
For friil humanity
Wen never blame ourselves mite,
But lay ii all to thee
Yes, give us coffee. wine and tea,
And hot things Introduce,
The stomachs warm hath thrice day,
To weaken and reduce
And il, dcfying natures laws,
Dyspeptic we must be
We scurn to search for human cause,
But lay ii all TO thee
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

A Mr.. Walter, of Livcrmore Falls, has made
a model machine, which has been in motion by
lis own power, upwards of year and will 60
says the inventor, as long as the materials OF
which it is constructed shall last. There is
sufficient power i'll the model to move common
ock work The inventor has secured patent
is now having model made of polished brass
Utica Herald.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

SLAvEEY.---A mo al has le sent to
Washington, praying mat the nominal N of
Walt &. Maloney, as Va Shall Of tie Southern
District Of Florida, be Hot confrn ed on the
81 celtic go nd tbut e las EXCLUDED slave labor
in the rNicc Of the Uni Ell $ ats.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

TAKING THE VEIL.-Tt is asserted by the Gin
cinnti Times, that Miss Irving, of Mobile, a ia
vorite grand daughter of Henry Clay, has ex-
pressed her determination TO take tie veil. This
determination has occasioned mnch grief and sor-
row to Mr.. Clay.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

QCEER T.sTE.-A cotcm o~ary Introduces
pie OF poetry With these words:
"TIe following lines were written more than
50 years az, by one who has for many years
slept in his grave, mcreiy for his o'cn dmuSe-
IN N "
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

The richest endowin"nt5 Of the mind are tenn
rance, prudence and foritude; prudence is an
uny Isal virtue which enters into the compost
ton of the rest, AMI where that is not present,
for itute loses its nam and nature.
Death has nothing terrible in ii, but what life
Is ma le SC,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

IL A daughter OF Hiram Cass came to her
death in Barton, Vi, by tying u strap around her
own neck and around the neck of pet calf,
which ran away and choked tie child.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08
United states Wholesale Clothing
WAREHOUSE.

r EyvIs 4 HANFoRD Nos. ~, 254 a56 and a5s Pearl
s. between Fulton -. and Burng slip, New York,
arc the largest manufacturers Of
Clothing I'm the United States,
and are Offering their extensive assortment for the
Spring and summer trade sllled 90 all markets
ALso, immense stock at White shirts Flannel shirts
Drawers, etc, oil Clothing. aud Covered Hats.
Catalogues 81 stock By mail Orders promoy hlied
fB~onc price, and no devladon.-gg
January l, 1850. no 593al af#
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-02-08

D-The Legislature of Indiana, in granting di-
vorces, append the proviso, that the party apply
ing shall not contract marriage, during his OF her
lie, with any other person tnan the one from
WON he or she is div rced