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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

The Demand for the Cuba Prisoners.
The u. S. steames Virer with Commodore
MORRIS on board sailed for Cuba on the lst.-
She had been fitted out in great haste, workmen
being employed night and day.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

You'd inform the public that he has enlarged place
of business and will in future offer them better
daons, with much larger assortment of
@thool, sunday School, Juvenile and Mis-
ceilaneous Books; also, Blank Books.
and Stationery.
u all kinds with great variety of such articles
ally keot IN Bookstore which he anxious to show
ms friends, and viii sell low any store Wisconsin,
at KINGS BOOKSTORE.
November To- 1S49.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
Business Directory.

LUMBER, SHINGLES, ETC.
NHE Subscribers thankful for past PATRONAGE would IN
form their old customers, and all wishing TO puy cnoce
Steammill Lumber that they have on hand complete as
sortmept of Lmber Shingles ath Fencing, etc., at their
Yard, foot of Pearl street, near Elkns warehouse Keno
sha Wisconsin, their agent will at all times be hap
by TO show the best lumber in the city
- RYERSON & MORRIS.
Kenosha, May 30th, 1850. 0. BROOKS, Agent.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

The Yankee Blade says there is an editor IN
Boston-a confirmed old bach-who declines
accepting wedding cake, when ne puDhshes
marriage. He says it looks like countenancing
matrimony.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
BY c..

~ The following beautiful song recently sung to
the convcts of the Ohio Penitentiay by the BAKER FAM
of singers We happy be able to the
citizens of Kenosha, that they will be here to entertain
and charm citizens with their music the
of short time
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

NE CASE of Browns Shakers Extract of English Vale
man. for the cure OF Nervous Diseases inst received and
sale by tnoasl STARKWEATHER.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
Charles Nj. willard,

ATTORNEY COUNSELLOR AT Law,
Richmond, .MeHenry Co.. III.
Pill practice in Kenosha and Walworth counties, in Wis
consin, and in all the Northern counties of Illinois.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
AMERECAN HOTEL.

TK undersigned having recently fitted up this House tor
the reception of the travelling public, wishes to assure
his friends and the public, he will spare pains to
render their stay with him pleasant and agreeable His
house will be kept strictly on TEMPERANCE PRINCIPLES
Corner of Market and Exchange streets
J. H. B0ARDMAE, no4o KENosHA, WIS., ,
aPassengers taken to and from Boats free of charge
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

The sleeping apartments are furnished with new
HAIR MATTASSES AND BEDDING.
THE PARLOERS not surpassed in point of
finish and furniture by any in the West.
THE TABLE will always be supplied with every
deIicacy and luxury that the Season bring the Mar
ket afford No attention shall be wanting to ensure the
comfort of every guest.
SPLENDID OMNIBUS will always be ready
to convey and from the boats free of charge
STAGES leave the house daily for all parts of the state
HORSES AND CARRIAGES TO LET.
rThe Travelling Public respectfully invited to call
80 GARRISON & PAPENDIEh.
IT n GARRISON c.. H Ii. PAPENDIEK.
M1LwAuKEE, May 18th, 1850-no47
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
CInEON TRUESDELL,

Dr.yR in Lumber ETC., in Southport, Wisconsin. viii
have constantly on hand, well selected assortment
Iumber Also Shingles, Lath. Plasering HAIR Window
Sash. Glass etc. etc. Yard opposite the Planning Machine
March 18th, 1850.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
DIR. GILES,
HOn nm e Opathist.

Once over E. l. A. NJ. Tymesons store For SALE for do
nestle use GSePmsFs Domestic Homeopathy Also Ca
ses and single Walls OF homeopathic Medicines. Also,
sa&Sc. no5l
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

Would respectfully inform the citizens of Kenosha that
be is hand for all branches of operative masonry witt
fostering, Brick laying and stucco work, plain and
znsntal March 20. A P STONE.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

INDIAN GRAVES laborers on the
Ashuelot Railroad, near the Connecticut
river in Hinsdale recently opened a mound
and exposed the skulls and bones of four
teen bodies, buried in row. The skull and
bones of one of them, we hcar,was exhum-
ed almost entire, and is the remains of a gi-
gantic native, seven feet in height.
Anotherlot of skulls has been thrown out
about one mile below this village, where
the Ash Swamp Brook joins the Ashuelot
river. This latter point was probably fa-
vorile fishing ground Of the natives. Sal~
mon and shad, as well as the native trout,
were found in this valley, in great abun-
dance, in the early settlement Of it. One
of our ''oldest inhabiants" informs us that
his father killed salmon of l6 pounds
weight, with his pitchfork, in the Ash
swamp brook Keene IN. H. Sentinel.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
/. p. SION


PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office at the Kenosha City
Drug Store.
KENosHA, April 4th, 1850. no Al
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

MArNE.-U. S. SENAToR.-The House
on Wednesday last. after three uncuccess>
full trials to effect choice ofU. s. Senator.
postponed further balloting until Thursday,
25th inst. and the Seuate. on the same day.
after six uncuccessful ballotings postponed
the 23d Of July Chicago Tribune,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
DURKEE HOUSE,
nv w. ncis e. Ems X /.

CORNER ARL STREETS, KENosHA, WISCONSIN
lHE undersigned wish inform their friends and the
Il travelling public generally that they have recently taken
possession of this splendid House. and can assure all VINO
rive them trial that their House shall THE FIRST IN
STATE and attention shall wanting on their
part to make agreeable temporary home for all who favor
hem with a call. KENosHA, March 10, 1851
"a x.M I'm ANcIs. d. h. LUsR.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19


The Washington Republic has been delving
among the files of the Washington Union,
whence i: brings up such Jumps as these:
Extract from the Union of FEBRUARY 18th,
1850.
at has been ascertained, without doubt, that
no form of territorial government, under the au-
thority of Congress, can pass the House OF Re
preventative without being trammelled with the
Wilmot proviso, or slavery restriction. 1t is
eqnally certain no bill with the restriction can
become law. What, then, can be done? Is
there any other mode in Uhich the difficulty can
be solved? In our judgment there !; and that
mode is to provide al once for the admission Of the
acquired territories of California and NeU 1er-
leo into the Union as States as as they shall
form republican constitutions, as proposed BY the
select committee in the report made by Senator
Douglas as its chairman, or as proposed in the
minority report by Senator Downs, of the Judi
ciary committee. By this mode the question Of
the Wilnot prouisom may be aroided.
From the same paper.
"The people of California wehope will prove
true of the Union; in which case they will form
a provisional government for their own protec-
ton, and they will call a convention to frame a
constitution They will knock at the doors of
the next Congress for admission as State; and
strong presumption is, that she will then be adj
mtted Her Senator will then be at liberty to
vote without restriction, and without virtual
pledge to the country to vote for any territorial
government for New Mexico which they may
prefer; and apprehension is, that under such
circumstances they will vote to fetter New Mex.
leo with the Wilmot proviso. The situation OF
things will be very different, if Congress should
now vote for the bill to admit California as a
State. and also New Mexico as soon as she is pro-
yided with an adequate population. This bill
constitutes a system both for California and New
Mexico
The Commercial in this city, taking its cue
from the organ Of the '.National Democracy"
las changed front, on the Territorial and pro-
vso questions, and trying hard to drag the par
ty with it into the Omnibus We await to see
how it prospers in the work.-Ml. Sent
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
NEW nRI1G SrnR
Nv. M. EARNER. nI.n

4NosIte the RunaIs House, sign Of the Cod MOrtar by
y. Sarkweaher, NJ D., general dealer in the pures
Drugs and Medicines, Paints and Coils, Patent Medicines
eetc. Advice Gratis.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
THEODORE NEwELI,

k.umber Dealer, southport, Wisconsin,,
- ment OF Lumber of all kinds. Clear and Common
rd, Plank Timber, Joist, Studdin Fence Boards, Shin
H Lath, &C. sc. Yard in Park street, few rods west
Main etra
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
SPEECH OF CHARLES DURkEE,
OF WISCONSIN,

In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
In Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union, on the Presidents Message relating tc
California.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19
CITY HOTEL, mILWAUKEE.
ONE HUNDRED ROOMS!

HIS HOUSE been recently enlarged and fitted with
New Furniture throughout The house contains upwards
If
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-07-19

Dealers in Stoves and Hardware Iron Ware. Manuact
rers of tin and copper ware &C.. Southport, Wisconsin
Main Street.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

-
of conveyance that is inadequatc .sn lne
route in respect TO the certainty, security
aud celebrity of the mails. aside from any
accommodation for travel, it will not be
entitled to the route. $500 .fs 49,.
q 20 Vixen the bid does no, name
mode of conreyance, twill be taken and
understood 10 be for the lowest mode of
convey ance, to-wit, on horseback
When II proposes TO carry according TO
the advertisement. and no mode of con-
yeyance is stated for the route in the aG-
serusemcnt, 1t will be consiJe red as Of
ierlng only'io horseback Conveyance.
81. Since the passage ot the act of
Mdrcil 3. 1918, new description of bid
has been received. !tspecifies no mode
OF conveyance, bat engages TO carry the
mail with certainty, CELEBRITY, and secure
t., using the terms OF The law. These
bids are called, from the manner in
which they are designated on the books
of the Department. "star BIDS" Ii has
been decided, alter mature consideration,
that a bid proposing specific mode Of
conveyance OF as high a grade as two
horse coach transportation is to be pre-
ierred to the star bid. The experience
of the Department enables il to lay down
the following rules, viz:
When the mail on the route is not so
large as to require two horse coach con-
veyance, IA star bid, if the lowest, will be
preferred to the specific bid.
%. When the mails are of such size
and weight as 10 render iii necessary or
expedient, in reference Y them alone, to
provide two horse coacMsanyeyance, the
specific bid, though the highest, will be
preferred to The star bid, to the exlen, of
a moderate difference in the compensa-
ton, in case the difference is not such to
interfere with the policy of the new
law, which looks to a reduction in the
cost of transportation. Exceptions,
however, may be allowed, where the
star bid is made by The present owner Of
the stock on the route, and it is manifest
that the reasons for preferring the specif-
c bid do not exist in his case.
%. On routes of the highest class,
where four-horse coach or steamboat
transportation is required by the size aud
importance OF the mails. the preference
for The specific bid will be, if necessary.
carried to greater extent of differences
than on the inferior coach routes, SUBJ
ject, however, 10 the exceptions above
stated.
81. A modification of bid, in any of
Its essentiol terms, is tentamount to
new bid, and cannot be received, SO 40
to interfere with regular competition, al.
ter the last hour Tor receiving bids.
J.COhA NER, PnstnaYter General.
PostO flee Department, January 1850.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

PERFEcT HAPPINEss.-A laundress,
who was employed in the family of one
of our former Governors, said to him,
with a sigh:
"Only think, your excellency, how
little money would make me happy!"
"How little, madam" says the Gov
ernor.
s.Oh! dear sir, one hundred dollars
would make me perfectly happy"
''If that is all, you shall have it,"
and he Immediately gave it TO her.
She looked at il with JOY and thank
fitness, and, before the Governor was
out of hearing, exclaimed:
81 Irish Ihad said ttCO hundred"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29
Variety.

A SETTER.--A raw boy, coming into
printing Office to learn the business, the
foreman asked the questions:
Have you ever set any," meaning
type. of course.
.Set! reckon | kin; haven't set all
our old hens, and d;dn't every one on 'em
hatch out every egg put 'nonder 'em. ex-
cept old Speckle, that went off and left
her nest--consarn her old picterr'
"You'll do" said the foreman, 81
don't want you to set hens, but to set at
that stand"
WAL that's quare; you want me to
set at stand, like them set of fellers
pickin' up them little jigamarees, do you!
WAL, here goes"
John went to work, and 'learnt his
letters" at case, until he could compose
and punctuale correctly--so that he is
now first rate setter and pointer.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29
INSTRUCTIONS.

/. Seven minutes are allowed for
opening and closing the mails at all Off
ces where no particular time is specified
but on railroad and steamboat routes
there is to be no more delay than is nee
essary to deliver and receive the bags.
2. The mail is 10 be conveyed in pref
erence to passengers, and to their entire
exclusion, if its weight and bulk require
it. as
3. Post office blanks, mail bags, and
the special agents of the Department, on
the exhibition of their credentials, are To
conveyed without further charge, on mail
lines admitting of such conveyance.
4. Mail agents are to be convey ed
without charge on the principal railroad
and steamboat lines, where the size of
the mails and the number of the offices
will require their employment by the
Department; and, in that case, seperate
apartment for the asserting and safe
keeping of the mail is TO be provided by
the contractor, under the direction Of the
Department.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29
|. WouAS OF sENsr.-Never shrinl

A WOMAN OF SENsE.-Never shrink
from woman of strong sense. If she
becomes attached to you, it will be from
seeing and valuing similar qualities in
you. You may trust her, for she knows
The value Of your confidence; you may
consult her, for she is able to advise; and
does so al once with the hrmness OF reas-
on, and the consideration of Affection -
Her love will be lasting Tor IL viii not
have been lightly won; it vii! be strong
and ardent, for weak minds are NOT ca
pablo Of the loftier grades of passlon.--
If you prefer attaching to yourselta wo-
man OF feeble understanding. j! must be
either from fearing TO encounter a supe-
rior person, or from the poor vanity OF
preferring that admiration which springs
from ignorance, to that which arises from
appreciation.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

A violent love-fi, is always the result
OF ignorance; for there is not daughter
Of Eve Thai has merit enough TO Justify
q romantic love, though thousands in
spire tbat genie esteem which is infinite
" better. A woman worshipper and a
woman-hater both derive their mistakes
from an ignorance of the female world;
for the characters of women were gen.
orally understood, they would be found
too good TO be hated, and yet not good
enough TO be idollzed.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

MISUNDERSTANDING, says Lord
Bacon, is not couch wherein to rest
searching and restless spirit, or terrace
for wandering and variable MUD TO
walk up and down with fair prospect,
or a tower of state for proud mind 10
raise itself upon, or sort of command
ing ground for strife and contention. or
shop for profit OF sale. but rich store
house for the glory of the Creator, and
the relief of mans estate.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

ADVICE THROWN AwAY.--"I advise
you not to get married." said middle
aged man to one that was about to get
married. "For if you want to be hap
py. let the women alone. was mar
ried about Ten years and saw but two
happy days during that time--one was
when | got my wife and the other when
she died." Don't care for that" said
the other, Il mean to have one happy
day then at any rate.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

By Spring Rock, Buena Vista
Dewitt, and Lyons;
TO Fulton, ILL.,, by IL m next day,
SO miles;
And back between 2 pm Thurs
day and p m next day.
1909 From Upton at ga m once week,
Friday;
BY Ivanhoe, Pioneer Grove, and
ST. Julian;
To Marion by 6p m, % miles;
And back between a IN and .
m next day.
47lO From Andrew at 8 a m once a
week, Wednesday;
By Spring Brook and Bellevieu;
TO Galena, H., by 6 p m, %
miles;
And back between 8 a m and p
m, Tuesday.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

WELL ANswERED.-A quaker who
was examined before a court, not using
any other language than "thee, "thou,"
ard "friend," was asked by the presi-
ding judge:
'Pray, Mr.. -, do you know what
we sit here for!'
vYes, verify, do l." said the quaker;
"three of you for two dollars each day,
and the fat one on the right Tor one thou
sand dollars year"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

EMIGRATION AND CoLoNIzATIoS.-
.Ma," said young lady to her mother
the other day, "what is emigrating?
Mother.--"Emigrating, dear, is a
young lady going to California.
Baughter.--"What is colonzing,
mai"
misunderstanding, dear, is mar
rying there and having a family"
Daughter.-'.Ma, should like TO go
10 California"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

LEISURE HouRs.--It was beautiful
obser, alton of the late William Hazlltt,
that .'lbere is room enough in human
life TO crowd almost every art and science
in ii. If we pass mo day without a
line'-visit no place without the compa-
ny Of book--we may with ease fill
Libraries or empty them of their contents.
The more we do, the more we can do;
the more busy we are, the more leisure
we have"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

REVERENCE YoUR SuPERioRs.-Ev-
cry body admits the propriety of this adj
vice, but there is one little difficulty in its
practical obseryance--yery few people
can find their 'ssuperiors though 1t is
ten TO one they can find yours without
The least trouble.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

What is this world! A dream within
dream-as we grow older, each step
has an inward awakening. The youth
awakes and he thinks from childhood
the iull grown man despises the pursuits
of youth as visionary; the old man looks
on manhood as a feyerish dream. Is
death the last sleep! Mott is the last
final awakening.--Sir Walter Scott.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29
Cheap Store!!

GEORGE ENGELNE FER. Va
WTOULD respectfully inform tbs pub.
w lie that he has opened all assortm mt
Of Dry Goods, Jeweiry Fancy Goods, Gro.
ceries, &C. lie also manufactures Boots
Shoes that cannot be beat for neatness and
durability in the west IN country, all of
which he will sell at Low PHcEs for cash 70
approved protace. The public are invited
TO call AMI see for themselves.
Ollumwa, december 2lst, 1910. m6.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29
Form. Of Certificate.

The undersigned, postmaster of
certifies that the guaranlors above named
are sufficient and able 10 make good their
guaranty.
Dated
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

All is hollow where the heart bears
not part. and all is peril where princl-
sIs il net guide.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29
Form of a Guaranty TO accompany
each bid.

"The undersigned here insert the
name of the guarantor or guarantors
guarantees that, here insert name OF
bidder or names of bidders, as the case
may be, if his Tor their) bid for carry
ing the mail from TO be ac-
cepted bv the Postmaster General, shall
enter into an obligation priorto the first
day of July next, with good and suffi-
cient snreties, to perform the service
proposed"
Dated
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-29

rROCERlES-A large quantity OF
NJ allkinds constantly on hand, .rgelh-
or with Tubs. Buckets, Whips, and
ope, for sale by a. Nudge y co.
may 4th, l649. $50
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16
I LIRE AN OPEN. HONEST HEART.


like all open, honest heart,
Where frankness loves to dwell,
Which has no place for base deceit,
Nor hollow words can tell;
But ir whose throbbings plain are seen,
The import of the mind,
Whose gentle breathings utter naught
But accents true and kind.
] scorn that one whose empty act
And honeyed words Of art,
Betray the feelings of the soul,
With perfdy's keen dart;
No more, kind friends, in such confde,
Nor in their kindness trust,
For black ingratitude but turns
Pure friendship to disgust.
Conte,ar is but gentle word,
A feeling far too mild,
For one who confidence betrays,
And guilt has sore beguiled;
That hate which hellish fiends eyince,
When in dark torments tossed, ~
Is not more loathsome to the soul,
Than one TO honor lost.
Then give me one with heaIt as free
And generous as the air,
Whose ready hand and greeting kind
Give proof that truth is there;
Whose smiling countenance well shows
Affection warm is found,
And springs as pure as saints. whose notes
Trough Heavens vaults resound.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16

d.
THE TIPsY AcroR-AN ANEcDoTE.-
The other day an actor, lately over from
the John Bull country, stopped at Palmo's,
in Broadway, and sat down at one of
the marble tables in front OF beautiful
clear French mirror. Seeing his own
phiZ in the glass, he thought it was some
impudent but thirsty Yankee sitting the
other side of the table, and so he invited
the supposed stranger to drink. No
answer being returned the actor ordered
two glasses Of punch, and taking up one
he beckoned to the man in glass, who of
course responded with bow as the actor
did the same. The punch being gone,
the actor was surprised to find another
full gloss before him. Thinking it mis-
take of the walters; he began to drink
that also, when his surprise was great to
see the supposed Yankee initiate his ex-
ample Six several glasses being dispos-
ed of in this way, John Bull called for
the landlord. and asked how much he
owed -a .,af- r-n
"Seventy-6ye cents" said Palmo.
Gall right, and cheap enough for a
dozen punches for me and that everlast-
ing fellow over there" said John Bull.
"He would no doubt drink the Park foun-
tain dry if any body else would only
stand the treat suppose, wouldn't you,
Mr.. What s-your name?'
"Why, there's nobody there to talk to-
said Palmo, who are you addressing?"
"Nobody, do you s-s-suppose can't
see? Do you th-th-think I'm drunk
There--look there--twoo of them, by jingo"
"Well, sir, | must confess don't see
any bu! we two"
"You can't eh?" said John Bull
'Look sharp there" continued he, point
ing to the glass. ''Th-th-there's the ras-
cal that drank SO much punch. a dozen
glasses at least. One of ems, enough
like you to he your brother, and the 9TH
ers the d----dest, Lord-forsaken, meanest
looking white man ever saw" Palmo
walked away chuckling.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16

An eastern paper says that dancing
women wear their dresses at half mast,
as memento of respect to departed
Inolesty.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-16

The Matfesslite. an Indiana paper, one
day begun its editorial thus:
''The Gorham case-d---m the Cor
ham CASE
A few days after the editor apologized
for the unseemly language by saying that
during his absence, his paper had been
left in charge of clergyman.