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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
"Spiritual RanninpS .,

Within few days pa,t it has been currently
reported that the manifestations from the Spirit
world, known as Spiritual Rappings," have
made their appearance in this village. The
medium" proves 20 be venerable citizen and
worthy church member, well known in this com.
munlty, who was first startled by these unusual
sounds about two weeks since. The noises
were very distinct and mysterious, and possessed
the characteristics o. their predecessors at the
East,
The manifestations were kept secret for sew
eral days and indeed until the rappings had entire
ly or partially ended, when the worthy medium
permitted several OF our most scien ifc and edu-
Gated citizens to form themselves into commit
lee OF investigation upon the subject, and to meet
INN at his house on Saturday evening last.
The committee met at the appointed hour, and
as an nducement for the spirits to present them
selves for investigation, the committee and me-
dunn formed Psychological circle, and proceed
ed to Tx their attention upon the common battery
Some objections were raised to this battery by
the medium, and upon ascertaining that any 9TH
er object would fulfil their wishes as we'll he
proposed that the Bible should be placed upon
the fioor in its stead, as he possessed particular
veneraIIon for It's solemn truths. His PROPOSE
ton was accepted, and after gazing upon it in
tentIy tor 80 minutes strong electrical intlu-
ence was diffused throughout the circle Sill
no spiritual manifestation appeared, and the COM
mittee retired, deciding that the test was sutfi-
cient.
Ii is due TO the medium to state that he freely
offered his hospitality to the committee, and in
vi,ed them 10 renew their investigation at their
own convenience, proffered them every attention
and assistance to make investigation satisfacto-
ry
Here the matter rests-and If new develop
ments are forth coming, we shall keep the public
we'll posted up on this subject Waukegau
Chr0n.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
Land Limitation at Milwaukee.-This


usually quiet and staid city has recently been stir
red to its very depths the subject Of Land Limi
tation Mr.. Wilson's bill, being the immediate cause
of it. A tremendous meeting, in opposition TO it
had been held at GARDENERS Hall, at which num-
Der of very vehement speeches were made. and by
which number of equally vehement resolutions
were passed. Another meeting of foreign born CT
tizens is called, or the same side of the question,
and still another one of every person in favor of the
measure. 1t is strenuously contended by each
party that it embodics the majority, and whether
these meetings will settle that point is doubtful
We submit however, that the voice of Milwaukee
is necessarily the voice of the state and that her
voice either way should not be conclusive. With
reference to the meeting which has been held. one
feature of it strikes us forcby. 1t is claimed by
all in favor of Land Limitation that it is
designed to benefit the working masses particularly
but on this occasion, we know all who spoke, and
we doubt whether any one of them ever voluntarily
took up "the shovel or the hoe or any other in
strument of productive labor in his life. OF course
we object to no man or no set Of men expressing
his or their opinions any or all subjects, but we
do think that expressions from such source on
such measure, if they entitled to any weight,
it should not be against the measure. These men
of course, in speaking, expressed their own senti
ments, and we, for one, land reformer, frankly
confess that land limitation is in no respect for the
pecuniary interest Of these men, and we did not ex.
pect their support, but it is fact that the in
terests of the masses Law in very different chan
mel from that of these men, is it not rather ar
gument for than against the measure
We should like to see land limitation and expect
to- sooner later, but we don't want see this or
any other measure of reform pushed in opposition
to a strong public sentiment Land Reform! gains
strength every day. and it is not well perhaps to en-
act laws with reference to it, until it is we'll
tablished in the popular mind, as to be beyond the
danger of overthrow.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
Several Daniels come to Judgment.

Among other things the anti limitationists in Mil
waukee, resolved, "That the law of Nature knows
no property" If this is not complete endorse
ment of the limitation principle, then can not
comprehend an argument Let us Nature
knows property. Well, is the earth product of
mans ingenuity a product of Nature. Clearly
the latter. If then the law of Nature knows no
property, any law which makes property of pro-
duct purely natural must be violation of the law
of Nature and consequently wrong Now new
er claimed any thing more than this, and on this
admission of the enemies of the principle, we should
be content TO rest the question.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

ROUTE OF THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
The following is the route designated by the
bill for tho Illinois Central Railroad and bran
ches:
The main trunk thereof, or central line, 10
run from the city of Cairo, to the southern ter
minatlon OF the Illinois and Michigan Canal,
passing not more than five miles from the north
west corner of,ownship twenty one, north, range
two east of the third principal meridian, and no.
where departing more than seventeen miles from
a straight line between said city of Cairo and
said southern termination of said canal with
branch running from the last mentioned point,
upon the most eligible route to the city of Galenn;
thence to point on the Mississippi river, oppo-
site the city Of Dubuque, in the State of Iowa /;
with branch also diverging from the main track
at point north latitude, and running on the most
eligible route into the city Chicago, on Lake
Michigan.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

From the visits of the Superintendent to
large numbar OF schools he is satisfied that there
has been great improvement in their condition
OVER that of last year. Better teachers have
been employed, with better compensation
School officers have displayed more knowledge
OF and attention to their duties. Very great lm-
proven ents have been made in the character of
the schooihouses built. The report a!ludes to
several objections TO and deficiencies in the pres
en- system of school district organization and
proposes the following plan as an Improvement
uponlt:
AS our townships are generally composed of
territory six miles square and are already by law
required TO be divided into convenient number
OF school districts, it is proposed TO constitute
such districts, the primary districts, in which the
schools that are and may be organized from time
to time, shall be called schools of the first grade,
end designed for the instruction of the young
children in certain prescribed studies, and under
the charge of female teachers. To provide for
schools of secondary or acadenca grade for
the instruction of the older and more advanced
scholars under the charge Of competent male
teachers, it is proposed to unto these sevcrally
go constituted primary districts of town SO as
20 form union district, or to constitute them one
district, and TO invest them when so united, with
such powers, and to impose upon them such
obligations as best to answer the objects Of such
union; and Should it be thought advisable, such
union district might be subject to alteration by
provisions Of law similar 10 those which no,o
regulate the formation and alteration Of districts,
that is, the town superintendents of the different
towns, or other officers might be authorized on
certain conditions, or tor certain reasons speci-
fed, to set Of portions of the territory of two or
more Of such union Districts to constitute an ad-
dltional union district
In this manner two grades of schools might
be established in each town.
Let US now enquire what would be the proba-
Bile expenses of supporting the schools of these
two grades If female teachers were employed
In the primary schools as they should be, and
male teacher in the secondary school, on the sup
position Of ten districts TO a town. the costs OF the
several schools, per month, would be as fol-
lows:
Wages Of 10 female teachers, at 1902 pr.
month EACH $50 20
Wages of l malo teachers al $1,000 pr.
month, 5000
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

=, California correspondent of the New York
thus refers 10 the scarcity OF the females
IN mat State. Ho says:
"nen we used to read the accounts in the pa-
pe1s Of the miners dancing around an old bonnet
aH,n sley ionpd in the road, we set it down as
a nouoh; ou. l can assure you that there is
y,, Jhuns physician living on the Toulume river,
; m'iHs msae an independent fortune by exhibit,
ing uresS worn by a female. 1t is said, with
nov mIcn,ru1 do not know, thai every Sa,nr.
Iay rign' 'ne aoor OF his rancho is beseiged by
.ne miners IKE the doors of q theatre, every one
view of the exhibition. eo
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
Hsy We give on the outside of our shee,

~ We give on the outside of our sheet the
speech of the Assemblyman from this district, Mr.
JOHNSON, in opposition to the bill for the abolition
of capitapunishment. This speechis quite as able
as any one made on that side Of the question, and
we doubt not will prove very satisfactory to such of
his constituents are in favor of that view of it.
If it were necessary, we think, we could show the
fallacy of the reasoning but the bill before the Lee
gislaure having been finally disposed olive forego
further discussion for the present.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
A Californian with a bio Pill,

- Sali1ornlan with big Plle.-GeorTe
Crummey, pretty well known two or three years
ago IN this returned here few days since from
California, and exhibited gold TO the amount of
some sixty or seventy thousand dollars, as the re-
suit of his labors in the mines This was big
pile, and had the effect to revive the failing conf
tdence of many of our citizens in the wonderful
productiveness of the mines, as well as to inspire
profound respect for the extraordinary industry of
Mr.. Crummey, in amassing so large sum. But
Mr.. Crummey could not stay always with his old
friends, and he left u.s. His tracks, however, were
still fresh and his memory yet green, when San
Francisco paper reached US, offering a reward of
$4,000, for one George Crummey, who had unce-
tremendously. silently, suyrcptitiousy and feloni-
ousy left that city, taking with him from sixty to
hundred thousand, dollars, the property of others
deposited with him for some purpose Of course
We cant say whether these two Georges are the
same, but wherever the hundred thousand is, we
are inclined to think it will prevail against the re-
ward offered.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
CONGRESSIONAL,
WAsHTSGTo Feb. I'D

" AsHtNGTON, FeO. I'm.
The Virginia Legislature has proposition to
postpone the election OF Congressman and men,
bers from April to October next, in order that
the new constitution may first be submitted to
the people. The census Of Iowa is completed.
It's l92,l94. The Treasury Department has
received, through the Consul at Guayaquil, a
small sum Of money belonging to a man drown
ed at that place On his way TO California. His
name was supposed TO be Chas Shaw. The
information is given for the benefit of those of
his relatives having claims TO his effects.
HoUsE.-Mr. Bailey asked consent to make
the general appropriation bill special order for
tomorrow, and TO be continued until disposed
Of
Mr.. Stanley said wha. would become of Ri
yer and Harbor bill.
Mr.. McLcan-The resolution would cut it
off
Mr.. Stanley-I object.
Mr.. Bailey moved suspension of the rules,
but the motion did not prevail. House went in
to committee of the whole on River and Harbor
bill.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

THREE CENT PIEcEs.-These are going to be
the most couvenien. coinage for small change
that we can possibly have. They will be the
death of the copper currency. The following
statement will show how easily change can be
made with them: For payment of three, six five
and ten cents the existing and proposed silver
coins would naturally be used. For nine cents
give three cent coins for eight cents, five and
three; for two cents, give five and take three
for one cent give two threes and take five, or
give dime and take three three's
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

Legislative. latest dates from Madison
bring us no intelligence of final action on any of
the important measures before the Legislature.
Conjecture says the Bank Submission Bill will pass
the Land Limitation and Usury Bills. doubtful
An immense amount of local business is being en-
acted
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

COUNTERFEIT TEN CENT PIEcEs.--A vast
number of ten cent counterfeit coins have, we
are told, been issued from a secret mint in Con-
necticut. They bear the dates, respectively, Of
l647 and lS4S, are well executed, and are pass
ed without any difficulty. The principal fea-
ture proving their spurious character is the alb
sence of the circlet of stars around the figure of
Liberty, which the genuine ten cent pieces have.
These bogus coirs have been tested, and found
to be a mixture Of metals easily fusibe, with a
plating of silyer.-Boston Times
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
Johnson's Report on Agricultu

NJ. Johnson's Report on Agriculture
In the Assembly proceedings of the lth, we find
the following;
Mr. II. johnson from the committee on agrcul-
ture and commerce, reported bill No. lS2, A bill
to establish an neutrality-suspicious. i'll the Uni
versty of Wisconsin.
On motion of Mr.. Tompkins, ordered, That 500
copies of the report made thus morning by the COM
mittee an Agriculture and Commerce. be printed.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
MONSTER LAND LIMITATION MEET
ING.

We just learn by telegraph the result of the
meeting held at Milwaukee, in favor Of Land Lii
imitation. 1t was monster meeting, larger than
any yet held in the city on that subject, some
1900 persons being present. Chas. Z. Jenkins
presided. Speeches were made by II. H. Van
Amringe, Booth, and Fratney Resolutions ap-
proving of Land Limitation in general, and Mr..
Wilson's bill in particular, were passed. Good
feeling and grea, enthusiasm prevailed.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
License Law

License Law.-The Special Committee in the
Assembly to which was referred petitions in favor
of the repeal of the present Liquor Law, have re-
ported in favor of such repeal, and recommend the
enactment of a law licensing the sale of intoxica-
ting drinks.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

Land Limitation.-At our latest dates from
Madison, the Land Limitation Bill, after having
been Thoroughly discussed, was referred to Attorney
General Coon for his opinion as to its constitution
atty The Milwaukee Sentinel ntimates thar his
opinion will be adverse. Perhaps So
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
The elite of Iopisyile are ENJOYING thonselve.

The elite of Louisville are enjoying thomsclve.
at brilliant entertainments, denomnated ma
tiDees, or day balls. These generally take
place at midday, when the shutters are closed,
gas, is lighted, the company assemble, and CO.
tillions, watzes, pokas and fllratons, become
the order of the day, as they have heretofore been
the order Of the night. at fashionable assem-
blie,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
NOTICE.

The Ladies Of ST. Mathews Parish MO-.
70 give a Supper, at the DuRKER Horr'O OPo't
THURSDAY EVENING, Feb. 81 ,ho on
ceeis to be appropriated to finish the RE Rue pro
J.ee.iiea' House. All persons friendly to HI
ooJee' are respectfully invited to attend. 'D'
Tickets to be had n, Kings Bookstore NJ.
srs' Hubbard d Bins Store, or at the Dn,La'
Rouse. Bvorder of the Comm,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

UsUrY Laws ABOLISHED IN IowA-The Keo-
kuk Qndana) Register, says that the Iowa Leg
lsiature, following in the footsteps of Wiscon-
sin, has aorogated ali usury laws, and permits
parties TO make their own contracts for the use
of money. We trust that Wisconsin, having
set good example, will take no steps back.
ward ~ Sea zn3 Ga=st:s
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

A LEGAL CUKIcslTY.-The other day. in the
Supreme Court of New York, cause came on
for argument, when the defendants answer was
produced to the Court in the shape of docu-
ment OF some six thousand tolios. Judge Duer
inspected the progidy of pleading, and then grave
ly suggested that it had by all means better be
sent to the Worlds Fair, as specimen OF Amer
lean industry! The judicial bon mot WAS con-
sidered very fair reply to the answer. But the
client had TO pay for this mass oftrash.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
Banks in Illinois-Governor' Veto

baIlES
The Legislature of the Illinois passed bill sub
ting the question of Banks to the people of that
State Governor French vetoed the BILL whereup-
on the Legislature arose in the might and strength
of its independence and dignity, and overruled the
veto, and made the bill the law of the land in spite
of His Excellency. The bill, we believe, submits
the question in November next.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

The Cleveland Plain Dealer thinks there will
be no United States Senator elected this winter
by the Ohio Legislature.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
EXCELSIOR CxxURCYg

The meetings of the Brethren Of the Excelsior Cha.
association, will hereafter he held Ia the HALL or
eond floor of the "Qusrles BuiIdlngn Main stree, e i
Hs forenoon and Afternoon, at the usual church hona
tn sunday next, forenoon, discourse may beer na
snbspe VIII be devoted 10 the discussion Of @
susecs as may be presented. " 'ust
" All are Invited 20 attend
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

Petitions.-Mr. Head presented in the Senate
petition signed by - citizens Of kenosha, against
the establishment of anyusury law. Also, petition
signed by E. W. Evans, and $50 others praying
or The repeal OF the county court law.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

Congressional.-By reference to the in
another column, it will be seen that the Harbor
and River Bill has been finally disposed of. We
nottold in what manner, but allowed to hope
favorably. We hear nothing of any action on the
part of the Senate on the Cheap Postage Bill.
Congress expires by its own limitation, one week
from esday next.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21


PAixE's GAs-.REAsoS Why Nor MADE PCB-
LIc.-A brother of Mr.. Paine writes as follows
10 tho Boston Transcript
Everything that has been stated with refer.
ence to the discovery in its favor lhe hydro cleo
the Light as far as my Knowledge extends, has
been correct, with the exception of is Saistv-
The water is decomposed or resolved into lis &C.
seous state in abundance, and at a cost Of the in
lerest OF the Machine only; bat it c1nn0, be safe
W done; as the testimony Of nine severe expio-
sons, in as many months, will amply prove
The great difficulty is found in governing the
electric currents in their accommodations and dis
charge in the, or at the electrodes--tho con,inu-
Gus varying electrical state OF the atmosphere
battling all mechanical skill that has yet been
brought to bear on the discovery
With certain electrical state Of atmos 2here.
the apparatus has been known TO work for weeks
without any difficulty; bat, Immediately that a
change or excess would occur, repuIsion would
take place at the electrodes and they would melt
like so much wax.
Last spring my brother was certain that he
had overcome the difficulty, and he commenced
lighting and warming the house. For few
weeks all worked well but one clear cold morn.
ing, the family was reused by a report like six
FOUNDER, and in moment after he appeared
drenched from head to foot. The decomposing
Jar had exploded He then ceased TO evolve the
gasses for purposes of heating the house, and
worked the apparatus by hand emily sufficient &c
generate enough for lighting purposes. 1t was
Al this stage of affairs that the Scientific Com
mi.see" made their report; and you will perceive
that had sufficient cause to be backward in ex.
permeHting, beside the orders of my brother to
the contrary.
For eighteen months past he has been nces-
sanity employed in renedyng this only obstacle
and, although he is ssnguine that he has now &C
sommplished it, fear disappointment; nor 90
] hope TO witness his success till such time as
mistaken, though just press. has ceased to har-
ass q mind ever sensitive TO ridicule.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

WILL SALTPETER EXPLODE The Wheel.
ing Times says thst, at the recent fire in that city
there were "in the Glass Works Of Messrs
eweeny & Bell, about 40 900 pounds O: saItpetre
which alarmed some persons badly; but the
poor thing would not explode. 1t melted and
tss into lake ofpure saltpetre."
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
Kenosha Young Mems, Association.

Kenosha Young Mems Association
The following question will discussed at the next NEE
ting be held nj the CouT; House Tuesday Evening
Resotred That Females should exercise the same polit
ical nights Males
Al LEADING DIsPUrAsTs. Neg
T. Hovt.Sp +. J. WurrLocK.
Per request Mr Griffith will read Essay to the Asso-
ciation
All are invited 20 atiend
A. A. GRIFFITH. Sex.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

Esy Hon. NJ. L. MARTIN proposes to the Legis
lature to complete the Fox River Improvement on
conditions which will entirely relieve the State of
any responsibility in the PREMISES he taking his
pay out of the lands, and if they sufficient
the balance out of tolls after the work is completed
The proposition meets with favor and will probably
be adopted.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

D'An effort is making in the Legislature to
procure the removal Of the seat of Justice of Ra-
cine county. Petitions for and against arc be-
fore the Legislature.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
ELDER LOTHRoP

Will preach next Sunday, forenoon, usual hour
of Church service, at Excelsior Hall. Subject
Right. A general attendance is invited
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
Rail Road to Waukcsha.-Tuas,

Rail Road to Waukesha.-Tuesday next is
the day fixed on for the formal opening of the rail
road, from Milwaukee to Waukesha, on which &C.
casion public dinner is be given by the citizens
of Waukesha to the Rail Road Authorities and in
yted guests
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

A shark wa. recently captured off Bermuda
which measured eleven feet six inches from nose
TO tail, and had six rows of teeth in its jaws
Its pohderous stomach was filled with a sheep,
two turtles, and other articles Quite an Alder
man,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
JENNY LIND.
New ORLEANS. Feb.

New ORLEANS, Feb. IT.
Jenny Lind auction exceeds every thing be-
fore. From 10 to 80 dollars premium was cheer
fully paid.
A new election for Governor of Mississippi
has been ordered. Governor Quitman has been
renominated
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21

An intelligent gentleman, citizen of Mossa-
chusetts, gives us, as his impression, that Chas.
Sumner will yet, this winter, be elected Senator
from that State
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-02-21
SOUTHERN NEWS.

BALTIMORE, Feb. II.
The New Orleans mails from 9Th TO 9th are
received. The papers contain flaming accounts
of Jenny Lind's reception The excitement. is
tremendous.