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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-02-01

Immense was the gathering at the
Methodist camp-ground near Springfield.
on the second Sunday in September.
1892. A,powerful magnet had attracted
this great mass of people from their
homes in many counties for a hundred
miles round. The new presiding elder.
a late arrival from Kentucky. an orator of
wide spread and wonderful rcnown, it
was known would thunder on that day.
The gitteriDg prestige of his fame had
lightened far before him, and hence the
universal eagerness to see and hear one
concerning whom rumor's trumpet. tongue
discoursed so loudly. ..
Morning broke in the azure east bright
and beautiful a, dream of heaven; but
the expected prodigy had not made his
advent. Eleven O'clock came-the u
sual hour for the detonation of the hea-
Wy guns of orthodoxy-aud still there
was no news of the clerical lion. A
common circuit rider took his place, and
sensible OF the popular disappointment,
increased it by mou,hing miserable fail
ire. The vexed and restless crowd be-
gan TO disperse. when an event happened
to excite alresh their curiosity and con-
centrate them again denser than evei. A
messenger rushed to'the pulpit in hot
haste and presented note which was
Immediately read out, to prevent the peo-
pie from scattering. The following is a
literal copy of that singular epist'e:
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

ure-has as much true nobleness of heart as
ne who, with even less amount of benevolence.
can sacrifice hundreds and thousands for the
public veal His name may not be found among
the annals OF historic lore, but he will be more
than satisfied with the appreciation of a God
inspired conscience. He possesses the elements
OF true greatness, who, in the midst of lifes DIFF
ficultes and discouragements, can exercise an
undaunted spirit of UNIV vering perseverance
who refuses to swerve from the path of rectitude
In the hour of tenptation-and who, at the end
OF life's unstable journey, can defy the king of
terrors to unnerve the calm serenity of his soul,
as it takes its mysterious flight "beyond the Wis
ible diurnal sphere, to ''some strange hereafter
and some hidden skies" w. T. S.
Kenosha, Wis, June, 1850.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

Gle, Mr.. VAN AMR1NGE, considered that
Mr.. Walker had been the victim of the dema.
gogues of the Wisconsin Legislature, men who
wanted his place, and that in not resignng he
performed duty incumbent on himself. He
did not think that the Legislature, when they
called upon MIR. Walker to resign, expected that
he would yield to their wi''
The correspondent of the Wisconsin reports
the foregoing as containing the sentiment of re-
marks made by Mr.. Van Amrinee at the Chica-
60 meeting of the Industrial Congress. We
have watched with good deal of interest the
proceedings ofland reform meetings at Milwau-
kee, and we feel satisfied, of this, that the chief
movers, however honestly others may have ac-
ted, have had no higher or better object in view
than TO cover the delinquencies of Iaac P. Walk
er by connecting his name with the popular re-
form move; and we regretted exceedingly to see
the same spirit manifested at the Chicago meet
ing, five understand correctly the object of
land reformers it is not whitewash or bolster up
demagogues and rejected politicians, and we are
surprised to find Mr.. Van Amringe so far forget
full Of the high object of his mission as to turn
from it to denouce as 'demagogues,' the two leg
islatures that have declared Mr.. Walker un-
worthy of puvlic confidence The democracy
of Wisconsin have taken step in advance of
any other State in support of reform principles
and to stigmatze their representatives as sdema-
gogues,'; is to libel those who have been most
effective in support of land reform. We arc
willing to cooperate with an party in the estab-
ishment of correct principle, but we will give
no countenance to any move having for its OBJ
ject the concealment of wrong or the advonce-
ment Of 'demagogues. '-Wauk. Dem.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

lCEBERGs IN TIE ATLANTIC.-Intelli-
gence has been received at London, from
Newfoundland, of an enormous field of ice,
upwards of one hundred and fifty miles in
length, floating in the Atlantic along the par
allel of latitude 46 deg. Several vessels
were beset, and it is strongly feared that as
the ice lies in the direct track of vessels eros
ing the Atlantic, some serious disaster will
be caused. This early drifting of ice from
the polar seas is considered extremely favor
able to the expedition in search of Sir John
Franklin and his companIons.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

SPURIOUS NoTEs OF THE WISCONSIN Ma
RINE AND FIRE INSURANCE Co.-James Fra
zer, alias Jonas c. Burns, was arrested in New
York on the 18th inst, under the following
circumstances, as stated by the Tribune:
sit appears that about two weeks since he
called upon Messrs. Marine d. Co. engravers of
81 Wall street, and left an order for S 10000 in
$40 notes, to be struck off on the Wisconsin
Marine & Fire Insurance Company, whose place
of business is at Milwaukee Wis The bills
were to have been ready on Monday last, when
the accused was required TO call for them. In
the meantime the Chief of Police was notified
as was also the President of the Company, who
happened to be in the city. The officer was on
the watch for him on Monday, but he did not
make his appearance until yesterday, when he
called ana was in the act of leaving with the
bills, when the officer arrested him. lie was
taken before the Chief of Police, and locked
up for examination. 1t is supposed that others
are concerned with him in the business"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

Use of the Eleecin as "a sVeather-asrog,het
BY w H. ATTREE ESQ, late Housesurgeon to the Mid
desex Hospital.
(The poet Cowper has mentioned the eech as
weather-prophet asserting that ''no change of
the weather surprises him, and in point of the
earliest and most accurate intelligence, he is
worth all the barometers in the world.' Mr.
Attree has verified the truth of this statement.
and gives the following observations which he
has made upon the subject:
l. tine weather proves serene and beauti-
full, the leech lies motionless at the bottom of
the glass, rolled together in spiral form. g. If
it rains either before or after noon, it is found
crept up to the top of its lodging, and there re-
mains until the weather is settled. 8. If we are
to have wind, the poor prisoner gallops through
its limpld habtation with amazing swiftness.
and seldom rests till it begins to blow hard. A..
II, "a remarkable storm of thunder and rain is to
succeed, for some days before, it lodges almost
continually without wafer, and discovers uncom-
mon uneasiness in violent throes, and copyul-
Siye-like motions rsrI most, IN the
clear summer weather, it lies constantly at the
bottom; and in snow, as in rainy weather. il
pitches its dwelling upon the mouth of the phial.
9. Perhaps it may not be amiss to state, lest any
OF the curious should try the experiment, that
the leech was kept in common two-ounce phial
about three fourths filed with water, and cover
ed with bit of linen rag. In the summer the
water is changed once week, and in the win
ter once fortnight. This is a weather-glass
which may be purchased at trifling expense
Med. Gaz. July 6, 1910, D. Al. !
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
POo1s MAN. EVENING HYMN.
BY WILLIAM JONES.

GoD of the poor man. hear us,
Thou giver of all good.
AT this our meal be near us
Bless, bless our humble food.
We have been toiiing T. rough the day,
Sleep hangs upon eacn brow,
But through the dim night hear us pray,
Look down, and bless US now.
God of the poor man heed US,
As thus on Bonded knee,
For all thou hast decreed us:
We praise and glory thee.
The hands that made the wealthy,
unmake them at thy will;
They make US strong and healthy,
May we remain so still.
God Of The poor man, listen,
To those whose all is gone
To those whose eyelids glisten,
With sorrow, deep and lone:
Oh answer, we beseech thee,
Their broken, anguished prayer:
Let their dark woes first reach thee,
Then beam on us now herel
God Of the poor man! lowly
His heart with love doth beat;
He hath no gift more holy,
To deck thy mercy seat:
Take it, or Father. though il be
Shaded with earthly sin;
Nou hit else has he to offer thee-
Oh! make it right within.
God of the poor man! shining
Amidst his little cot,
Though fortune be declining.
With thee how bright his lot!
Guard now the night before us,
Let quiet slumber come;
Spread, spread thy mantle DER us,
And bless the poor mans home.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
THE EARLY CALLED.

FOR THE UNIvERcGLUM-BY STELLA
"Lct me go for the day 5rcakcthf'
Nor the carly sunlight cleaning,
Ruddy, DER the hills of time,
No. the light to me is beaning
From the spirii-sun sublime.
Hail all hail! oh, glorious morrow,
Usherng i'll immortal birth;
No more sickness, no more sorrow,
For the curly call'd from EARTH
See the holy angels waiting,
Glorious in their bright array
They, their white arms eevating,
Beckon me TO come away.
Now the tide of life is rising,
Which shall wash away my tears,
IN It's foremost wave comprising
All the joys of vanished years.
Dearest mother. cease thy growing,
Calm the anguish'd throb of woe.
Every sigh thy bosom heaving
But impedes its onward flow
Deep on mamory's page engrayen
All thy love and all thy care
shall bear with me to heaven,
And shall fondly wall thee there
Now the sapphire gates are open,
Sparkling i'll celestial day;
Now the silken cord is broken,
And my spirit bursts away.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
JOHN ELKENS,
Clock aud

WouLD respectfully inform the citizens of Soutbnor
and its ycnity that he has lust received yer so5
following arces All kinds of > S ny
Bracelets Breast Pins Fipger Rings oces Tbp,ble Far
i-sS @ele and Silver Pens and Pencils Gold Guard Fob
anu reSt CHAINS, Gold and Silver Lover Lepine and Yer
pcu watches, Gold Silver and Steel Spectaces steel
peauS clasps and Tasses Razor and Razor Strops PEN
Nil and Scissors, Silver Shell and Horn Combs Silver
3a Ware, Accordeons, Cloth, Tooth and Hair Brushes
E Purses Pocket Books, Violins and Violin Strings
sneay ana thirty hour Clocks, Toys, and many other
taines t9o numerous to mention '
Sloeks, watches, Jegelry. &C.,
Oeiuy repaired and warranted Cash maid for old Cold
Ni' May, IS49. n47tf
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
NEW RAKETsY ESraRITsIEmEN;a,

ne undersigned would respectfully inform the public
maj ne mas leased the shop formerly occupied by H. Ca
aa on Pearl Street, where he intends to carry ON the b
sess IN true Eastern STYLE Having been at great exDense
" seg proper machinery and also experienced Fore
man from the East he is prepared to furnish custom
Bread, Pics, Cakes. Soda ana Ks,s,o.
Boston Crackers,
All Of which may be relied upon rs heino tho -;
Gle. Merchants from the country may denand @ @
SUPP lied by sending their orders intend to keep large
stock on hand Parties furnished all kinds of cake at shot
notice. Brown bread will be baked thrae times vaet
Those wishing can have it left at their residences
- The Shop viii not be open Sunday.
HARVEY EDGERTON
SouthPor October II, IS49 nle
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

Climate Of Michigan.-The Prairie Farmer,
fer June, states a singular fact in regard to the
climate of the peninsula If Michigan compared
with that OF the western shore of the lake by that
name, for which it gives the authority of Mr.. B.
c. Hoyt, of st. Joseph. During the past VIM
ter, the mercury has never fallen lower than two
degrees below zero, by Faaenheit's thermomo-
ter. At Chicago OH the western shore of the
lake, the mercury SINK sivteen degrees below
zero.--On the lllinoss side of the lake, peaches
are an uncertain fruit; on the Michigan side, they
are regarded as assure crop.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
seal, Mr.; Moale found that it contained fifty dol

seal, Mr. Moale found that it contained ti(ty dol
lers, and read as follows:
'Sir: Upon reflection, feel that ought not
to receive the money that was due me when YOU
became unfortunate some years ago. under
stand that you have fainily--your health not
good, and that you're depriving the one of the
comforts OF life, and injuring the other by pay
ing off your old debts. To cancel these obliga-
tons would be all right-nay your duty-if you
could do so without neglecting higher and aim
er duties. But you cannot do this, and cannot
receive the money you paid me this morning.
Take it back and let it be expended in making
your family comfortable. | have enough. and
more than enough for all my wants, and | will
not deprive you of sum that must be important
to you, while to me it will be of but little conse-
quence whether gained or lost.
Respectfully yours,
EDWARD PERToN
The letter dropped from the tailor's hand
He was overcome with emotion His wife.
when she understood its purport, burst into tears.
The merchants sleep was sweeter that night
than it had been for some time, and so was the
sleep of the poor debtor.
And the next day Mr. Moale called to see
Mr.. Perton, to whom, at the instance of the lat
ter he gave a full detail of his actual crcumstan-
ces. The merchant, touched by his story, was
prompted by true benevolence to aid him in his
struggles. Hesaw most of the tailor's old cred
itors, and induced those who had not been paid
in full, to voluntarily relinquish their claims, and
some Of those who had received money since
the poor mans misfortunes, to restore it as be-
longing OF right to the family. There was not
one OF these creditors who did not feel happier
by their own generosity; and no one can doubt
that both the tailor and his family were also hap
pier. John and Henry were not compelled to
leave their homes until they were prepared to
endure the privations that usually attend the
boys first entrance into the world, and help for
the mother s arduous labors could be afforded
mo one doubts that the creditor, whose money
is not paid to him, has rights But too few think
of the poor debtor, who sinks into obscuritv, and
often prvatons, while his heart is oppressed with
sense of obligations utterly beyond his power
to cancel
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

A Coon REToRr.-We picked up good
anecdote, the other day of an old Methodist
preacher who rode circuit few years ago.
While going one of his appointments, he
met an old acquaintance who was one Of
the magistrates of the country.
He asked the minister why he didn't do
as the Saviour did-ride an ass. Because
said the divine, the people have taken them
all 10 make magistrates Of
An exchange paper quotes from Paul's
wriiings:-owe no man anything and then
adds;-'we fear some Of our subscribers have
never read Pauls Epistlcs.'
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

At public meeting in the city Of Brooklyn
the other day, Lewis Tappan stated, that he is
informed by letter lately received from the
Sandwich Islands, that the king of the Islands
and his mobiles, have swept all feudal tenures
from those Islands. No portion of world has
probably suffered more from the tyranny of land
monopoly and serfdom, than those Islands.
And now, where, in all probability, are those
poor people left They live in the Islands,
simply by the license of their robbers. They have
no independent right to be there, or any where
else. They have no right to be on the earth,
having no title to any spot upon i. We say we
presume, the king and mobiles, have not done
them the justice 10 give to them any of the land
which they have so long withheld from them.
They must purchase that if they can, or dig at
others prices, to live. Even in this eminently
christian country it is so. And if man gets a
home, it may be taken from him by acunning
and hard creditor, if such home be big enough
to cover his necessities.
Lady Franklin has written letterto friend
in New York, under date of June lst In which
she says
II am on the eve Of. starting for Aberdeen,
where our last little supplementary Arctic eXpe-
dition for the search of part of Regents Inlet
is fitting out. principally Oh what remains of my
funds
Notwithstanding all that has been done in
England and America, and the sending of six
teen sail Of vessels in search of her husband,
Lady Franklin has discovered point in Re-
gents Inlet which they probably viii not visit,
and for that search she enbarks her all Would
that her unwearied labors may be crowned
with success.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
sgDEON TFsYJESnET,g.

DEALER in Lumber, etc. in Southport, Wisconsin. will
have constantly on hand well selected assortment of
Lumber Also, Shingles, Lath. Pastering HAIR Window
Sash Glass Yard opposite the Planning Machine.
March 18th, 1850,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

TURNING THE TABLEs.-A Young lady,
native Of Sydney, in the penal colonies, be-
ing asked ifshe would like to go to Britain,
answered that ''shc should like TO see it, but
not TO live in it." On being pressed for her
reason, she replied, that "from tie great
number Of bad people sent out from thence.
it must be very wicked place to live in"
Gen. Taylor says in letter TO Governor
Briggs, of Massachu sets, that he will visit
that ancient commonwealth this season, if
his Executive duties permit.
The break in the canal near Rochester
has been repaired, and the boats which
have been detained are now probably on
their way to tide water.
Senator Foot has accepted the invitation
of the Washington Monument Society, TO
deliver an Grafton on the fourth Of July, in
Monument place.
singular disease prevails among the
cattle in Chelsea, W., which for want of
better name, is termed limb complaint.
The animals are seized with weakness in
the legs, and are rendered unable TO support
themselves, We believe that some have
died IN consequence Of it.
BsRS WITH THREE HAsDs.-Yesterday
morning male child was born at the Lying-inn
Asylum Of DR.. Holmes, in Williamsburg, hav-
ing two hands and two wrists on his right arm.
Otherwise. we understand, the Child was featur-
ed and favored as other mortals of his age-[N.
Y, Tribune, 18th.
STRIKING BEAUTY.-The miiners of New
ark, N. j., have struck for higher wages, and
resolved TO start a ''union shop" on their own
hook. Maythey never want credit or CUSTOM
err
NAVIGATION OF THE KAsxAskIA-A cores
pondent Of the st. Louis Republican SAYS that
the steamer Pearl penetrated 10 Carlyle, Clinton
county, Illinois, village on the Kaskaskia river
three hundred miles from St. Louis The only
obstruction the boat met with was caused by
the branches Of the overhangiDg trees nterfer-
ing with the smoke PIPES There is from three
to five feet water in the river the year round.-S
Homestead exemption laws have been passed
| in New York, Maine Ohio, Georgia, Texas,
| Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Ga,.!fcr1ia
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
SIMEON KING.

would inform the public that he has enlarged his place
a. business, and will in future offer them better accommo-
cations with much larger assortment of
ScbOOls sunday School. 5uyeniIe nud wis
and Stationery, se
vi all kinds; with great variety of scb sros m ro ,,s,,
an! keot IN Doc xstoe, which he anxious to show TO
9is friends and Will sell as low any store in Wisconsin
at EINr1.S No No. ~ " iSToA9hi'
November l6, 1910. oiNn
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
CITY EFOTEI. MILWAUKEE.

THIS HOUSE has been recently enlarged and fitted with
New Furniture throughout The house contains upwards
of
ONE HUNDRED ROOMS!
Thc sleeping apartments are furnished with new
HAIR MATTASSES AND BEDDING.
THE PAFREOEgS are not surpassed in point of
finish and furniture by any in the West.
THE TABLE will always be supplied with every
delicacy and luxury that the Season bring the Mar
kct afford. No attention shall be wanting to ensure The
comfort of every guest.
A SPLENDID OMNIBUS viii always be ready
convey passengers and from the boats charge
STAGES leave the house daily for all parts of the state
HORSES AND CARRIAGES no LEE.
The Travelling Public respectfully invited 10 call
GARRISON & PAPEN Dick.
II. D. GARRISON. c. H.. II PAPENDIEK.
MILWAUKEE,, May 18th, 1S50-no47
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
AREEIRECAN TzO,rEE..

HE Undersigned having recently fitted up this House for
the reception of the travelling pubic wishes to
his ilends and the public that he will spare pains to
cfIef heir stay with him pleasant ard agreeable. His
house will be kept strictly TEMPERANCE Principles,
Corner OF Market and Exchange streets.
J. II. BoARDMAN, no46 KENosuA wrs
Passengers taken to and from Boats free of charge
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

Would respectfully inform the citizens of Kenosha that
ne Is on hand tor all branches of operative masonry,
aeihS, BFlck laying and work. plain and
'heh'aL March 20. A p STONE
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
Business Directory.
LUMBER, SHINGLES, ETC.

LUMBER, SHINGLES, ETC.
TUE Subscribers thankful for past patronage, would
form their old customers and all wishing 10 buy choice
Steam-mill Lumber that they have hand complete as
sorment of Lumber, Shingles Lath, Fencing at their
Yard, foot of Pearl street, Elkns Warehouse, Keno
sha, Wisconsin, where their agent will all times be nap
Ply to show the best lumber in the city.
RYERSoN & MORRIS.
Kenosha, May 3Oth, 1885, o. BROOKS, Agent.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28
DURKEE HOUSE,
BY Francis * Lusk.

CORNER MAIN AND STREETS, KENosnA WISCONSIN,
HE undersigned wish to inform their friends and the
travelling public generally that they have recently taken
possession of this splendid House, and all who
give them trial that their House shall
THE STATE and attention shall be wanting their
mart to agreeable temporary home for all who favor
them with call KENosHA, March Is, 1850
FRANCIS, D. R. LUsK.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

A LARGE FAMlLY.-A venerable gentleman
and his lady, and their descendants, sixty in
number from Cooper, Maine, arrived in this
port on Wednesday in the steamer Admiral, on
their way to st. Anthony's Falls, Minnesota
The family of one of the sons numbers twelve
males and another the same number of females.
-(Boston Atlas.
Strawberries, rich and ripe. were selling, in
large quantities, in the Cincinnati markets on
Thursday last, at ten cents quart.
The Hugging and Kissing Society have Just
decided that no lady who takes snuff can by any
possibility be admitted as member.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-06-28

FISHING ExTRAoRDINARY.-The boys
are having fine sport in catching the stur-
geon which just now abound in the river.
near Carthage. A lad seeing one of these
huge and lazy creatures near The water,
waded into the stream and caught him
with both hands by the gis, when the stur-
geon, taken by surprise, closed his brsath>
ing apparatus upon the boys hands, and
held one Of them SO tight that he was una
bic 10 extricate it. The big fish incontinent-
" proceeded into deep water, having caught
the boy instead of being caught by him
and it was only after some one came to the
lads assistance that he was relieved from
his unpleasant and dangerous predicament.
The fish was afterwards secured and found
to weigh 100 pounds. We are assured Of
the truth of this statement.- Roch. Dem.