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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09
CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP.

| A girl, young and pretty, but above all gifted
with an air of adorable candor, lately presented
herself before a certain Partisan LAWYER. 1--WE
translate the incident from the French Journals
| for the benefit of our homemade attorney's and
thus addressed him -
Monsieur, L come to consult YOU upon a
grave affair. | want to obige the man love to
marry me in spite of himself How shall pro-
coed ?"
The gentleman OF the bar had OF course a
| sufficiently elastic conscience. He reflected a
moment; then being sure that no third person
overheard him, replied unhesitatingly,
"Mademois ellie, according to our law, YOU al
ready possess the means OF forcing man to mar
ry you. You must remain on three occasions
alone with him; then you can swear before a
Judge that he is your lover"
"And that will suffice, Monsieur ?"
ayes, Mademoisele, with one further cond-
ton"
"Well p"
"That you will produce witnesses who will
make oath to their having seen you remain a
good quarter of an hour with the individual said
TO have trifled with your affections"
very well, Monsieur. | will retain you as
couselin the management of this affair. Good
day.
few days afterwards the young girl return
ed She is mvsteriousy received BY the law
yer, who, scarcely giving her, time TO seat her
SELF questions her with the most lively curiosi-
ty.
"Well, Mademoiselle, how do matters pros
PERI"
ooh! all goes on swimmingly. have pass
ed half hour with my intended. | nave been
seen to 90 up stairs and come down again
have four witnesses who will affirm to this under
OATH
Capital capital! Persevere in your design.
Mademolselle; but mind, the next time you con-
suit me you must tell me the name of the young
man we are going to render happy in spite of
himself"
"You shall have it without fail"
fortnight afterwards, the young person more
maize and candid than ever knocked discreetly
at the door of her counsel's room. No sooner
was she within, than she flung herself hastily
into chair, saying that she had mounted the
stairs too rapidly, and that emotion made her
breathess Her counsel endeavored to re-as-
sure her; and made her inhale salts, and even
proposed to unlace her garments.
at is useless, Monsieur" said she, II am
much better"
'Well, now do tell the name of the fortunate
mortal you are going to espouse ?"
Are you very impatient to know.
Exceedingly So"
"Well, then, the fortunate mortal, belt known
to you, ls---yoursef?' said the young
beauty, bursting into laugh. 81 love you; /
have been three times tete-a-tete with you, and
my four witnesses are below, ready and willing
to accompany US to the magistrate gravely
continued the narrator.
The lawyer, thus fairly caught, had the good
sense not to get angry. The most singular fact
of all is, that he adores his young wife, who by
the way, makes an excellent housekceper.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

III. Williams Is at this time treating j case
which he saysis nothing more than an illusion O
the mind. The patient is lady who i. some
what advanced in years. and positively asserts
that she has swallowed pin, and it has LODGED
cross-ways in her throat. Under this belief She
refused to receive food or nourshment SAVING
that it was impossible for her to swallow. Pre-.
yious to the time when she aid she had yallowed
it, about three weeks ago, she was a woman of
stout constitution robust habit, but has now
dwindled almost to complete skeleton and was
yesterday lying without the power to speak.
Her throat has several times been examined,
not only by DR.. Williams, but other physicians,
and they all agree in the opinion that there is no
pin there There is a complete absence of in
fiamalon in the throat, externally or internally,
as lar as can be seen, and she does not complain
OF pain, from the pressure of the parts For the
the two first days after this idea became fixed in
her mind, she partook of her meals as usual, but
since that time has refused any nourshment
whatever. There is is anabsence of fever, and
and the pulse is slow and weak.
After the doctor had told her repeatet |, that
there was no pin in her throat and hat he could
do nothing for her she continued to send for him
He thought of plan, at last, by which she might
be cured of this strange fancy. So he takes
with him several surgical instruments, providing
himself with a rusty pin which he crooked for
the purpose. He inserted in her throat several
times one or more of those instruments, having
a hooked point and, at his last and greatest eff.
fort, pretended to draw out the very pin which
had given her so much trouble and pain, and pro-
duced it in his hand. This satisfied her. She
knew it was then out, and thanked the doctor
with the warmest expressions for the perserva-
ton of her life. In few hours her Imagination
was again at work, and she positively declares
that there is another there, and under this be-
lief she is now postrate from debility, and unless
this phanthom is in someway removed from her
mind, she will probably die within few days.
Mobile Herald,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09
Seduction Case i'm High life.

The N. Y. Day Book give. the circumstances
of the latest seduction cases which was brough
before the courts OF that city. The victim is a
beautiful young girl, one of four sisters left tc
the charge of widowed mother, the former wife
OF one OF the most respectable merchants Their
residence 10 In fashionable street, and though
not rich they are cassed with and move in the
society of our most fashionable people. The Sc
ducer is young man about town, attached to
one of our arstocratic families, and only placed
above the family whose peace he has DESTROYED,
! by the possession of more wealth.
lie was introduced to the daughter about IS
months ago, at large party given up town, and
being particularly struck with the beauty, ele-
gance and accomplishments of the young girl.
was seen constant visitor at the house of her
mother. His plans were well laid He did not by
word or action lead any one of the family TO sup
pose, that he saw any difference in their position,
bnt by the most respectable attentions soon
won the good will of the mother, who locked
upon the expected alliance as a desirable one
Tor her daughter, that when he proposed mar
rage he was gladly accepted, and the poor girl
looked forward to life of happiness with him
to whom she had given the first love of her young
heart.
The trusting girl dreamed no wrong; he was
all the world 10 her, and in her eyes the soul of
manliness and honor. Then when the seducer
found that she lived only for him, that he could
control her every thought and action, he nsidi-
ousy went to work to undermine the happiness
he had taught her to believe was hers. Under
the promise of marriage in few weeks, and by
the viIest sophistry known to his class, she fell
victim to his wiles, but in the belief that she
had sacrificed herself to one she loved, and who
would never allow the breath of shame to reach
her, she only looked upon her fault as the great
est proof of her love for him she felt she could
have died for
But the promised time rolled round and under
some fiimsey Ir tence the marriage was delayed,
again the time came around and she was again
put off His visits became less frequent, and the
probable truth soon burst upon her that she had
sacrificed herself to villain. Conceament too
was no longer possible her mother dcOyered
all and finding threats and entreates vain to
make him do justice to her child, she had re-
source to the strong arm of the law, he was
arrested and brought TO the home that he had
made desolatc. When she saw him, her love
forgot its wrongs, and rushing into his arms she
called him by his name and wept upon his breast,
lmplored him to forgive her, that she had not
urged the course that had been pursued, but
that it was the act of her mother, to save the
honor of her dear child.
The destroyer was unmoved ; he stood like
statue of marble till she had finished her appeal
to him, and then roughly removing her arms,
withdrew from her presence. He was held to
bail IN $4,000 TO answer the charge.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

SEED PoTAToEs.-The season is fast ap-
preaching for planting the potato-one of the
most valuable and indispensable crop. And the
time has already arrived, when the farmer must
examine his resources, as to the seed needed for
this purpose. In regard to the amount used
upon an acre, the practice of farmers may per-
haps vary little. suppose from ten to four
teen bushels are commonly used. AT present
prices this amount is heavy tax. An immense
quantity has been sent to the Eastern markets
from this region, and present prices are conse-
quently very high. 1t is worth the inquiry,
therefore. whether any economies can be exer-
cised in the matter
The opinion has generally obtained, that the
best and largest should be used for planting
This opinion is correct, so far as relates to the
kinds-the best sorts or kinds only should be
planted. But it is not indispensable that they
should be the best as to size. For two seasons
past | have tried the experiment of all small
sized potatoes for seed. | have planted them
on the same patch, with the largest and best OF
the same kind that could be obtained | have
planted both sorts on different coils-on ground
enriched with manure-and on grounds of fair
quality, not manured-have given both kinds
the same care and culture in all these crcum-
stances and have found in the result, the quail
ty and the product from the small seed to be in
all respects equal to that from the large seed
Of course, should not hesitate now to plant
any quantity of ground, with potatoes that had
been selected as too small for the table and for
market. If the farmer has any such still on
hand, they will answer for planting, in lieu of
such as are large and Of high price.-Rural
Ne1c Yorker.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

John Adams tells the following good story in
his Diary:
10. SUNDAY.-Dined at DR.. Putman's with
Col. Putnam and lady, and two young gentle
men nephews Of the DR.. and Col.-and a
Mr.. Scoolley. Pullman told a story of an Indian
upon the Connecticut river who called at q tav-
ern in the fall of the year, for dram. The
landlord asked him two coppers for it. The next
spring, happened at the same house, he called for
another, and had three cents to pay for it. How
is this landlord ~ 'says he; last fall you asked
three" ooh" said the landlord, sit costs me
rood deal to keep rum over winter. 1t is as ex-
pensive to keep a hogshead of rum over winter
as horse" "Ab," said the Indian, can't see
through that he no eat so much hay; may be he
drink so much pater = This was sheer wit, pure
satire, and true humor. Humor, wit, and satire,
in one very short repartee.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

THE ALPINE HoRN.-The Alpine Horn is an
instrument made OF the bark of cherry-tree and,
like speaking-trumpet, is usedt convey sounds
to great distance. When the last rays of the
sun gid the summit of the Alps, the shepherd
who inhabits the highest peak of these mount
aims takes his horn and cries with loud voice
praised be the Lord" AS soon as the neigh
boring shepherds hear him, they leave Their hut
and repeat these words. The sounds are pro-
longed many minutes whilst the echoes of the
mountain and grottos of the rocks repeat the
name of God. Imagination cannot picture any,
ing more solemn or sublime TIL n such q see e.
During the silence that succeeds, the shepherds
bend their knees and pray in the open air, and
then repair to their huts to rest. The sunlight
gliding the tops of those stupcndous mountains,
upen which the vanlt of heaven seems to rest,
the magnificent scenery around, and the voices
of the shepherds sounding from rock to rock the
praise of the Almighty, must fill the mind of
every traveller, with enthusiasm and awe.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

pATENT FENcEs.-Mr John r Remington
Of Montgomery, Ala, (the inventor of the Rem
ington Eria Bridgc) has patented new and
useful invention. 1t is q cement. for making
solid fence, as durable as granite, and at a very
reasonable cost,
The chief ingredient is sand and it can be
easily manufactured by plantation hands The
cement panels are conveyed to the spot where
the fence is to be located, and the two legs OF
each set into the ground like common posts
The cost to the planter is estimated at 10 cents
per panel of ten feet by tive-four inches thick
lar cheaper than the wire fence.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

4 SoFA MADE OF CoAL.-The Fife Adrerti-
ser, referring 10 one peculiar characteristic OF
the coal found in that district, which can be
converted into articles of household furniture,
such as lookng-glass frames, writing-desks
chairs, and tables, states that Mr.. VIM. Will
hanson is at present engaged in making a sofa
wholly composed of coal. 1t is nine feet long.
with three compartments or divisions, and is
sufficient to contain seven people sitting on it,
The front standards are beautifully carved, dis
playing three mongrel animals which forciby
remind the spectators of those richly carved fig
ures that appear so frequently in DR.. Layard'
remains OF ancient Babylon. This rare geo.
logical curiosity was ordered by General We
myss, and it is highly probable that it will ap-
pear at the Great Exhibition, IS it was ordered
to be finished previous to that time and as the
General holds an appointment in the Queens
househould, ii may yet be transferred from the
Crystal Palace to the palace of Her Majesty.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

AN ENGLISH NorABLE.-The English news
received by the Pacific informs us that the Court
OF Chsncery having decided that distinguished
young hcress should be Withdrawn from CON
vent, in when Size had been placed by her noble
relatives for instruction, the lady, Miss Augusta
Talbot, has become at once a lioness in the FASH
lonable Society of London. This Young NO.
man was entitled to fortune Of eighty-fiye thou
sand pounds, which, in case she remained in the
Convent, would go into IFS treasury for the en-
dowmcnt of the institution. The effort to re-
claim the lady was therefore made as much for
the retrieval of her fortune as for any other OBJ
lect.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

CURRANT BUsHEs.-Having noticed that
currant bushes may as we'll be made trees as
shrubs, have concluded to tell you how have
seen it done. In the spring of 1881, my father
commenced a garden and among other things
set cuttings for currant bushes. | determined
to make an experiment on one of these cuttings !;
and as soon as grew, pinched off all the leaves
except the top tntt, which let grow. The cut
ting was about half way up 10 the first years
growth, so as to leave the lowest limbs about
two feet from the ground. 1t branched well, and
became nice little dwarf tree. When it came
to bear fruit, it was more productive than any
other bush in the garden, and the fruit larger );
it was less infected with spiders and other in
sects; hens could not pick off the fruit, and
grass and weeds are easily kept from about the
roots, and was an ornament instead of blem-
lsh. Now, would propose that currant cut
tings be set in rows about five feet each way,
let them be long and straight ones trained into
trees Mich. Farmer.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09
OLD FATHER JONES.

The Lawrenceburgh Press tells the following
good one. The old woman, who knew the COW
would eat up the grndstone, has been travel-
ing:
Two or three years ago. if our memory serves
us rightly, the old man was appointed Chaplain
OF the State Prison, and very proper appoint
mcnt il was. At the time when the announce.
ment of this fact was made, a member of the
Methodist Church, residing within the range of
one of the circuits where he had preached for
years, having some business to transact with one
of his nelghbors, got on his horse, and having to
pass by the house of brother p. on his road, con-
cluded to ''pass joke off, Now brother p.
had been all the days of his manhood jealous,
active spirited member, prompt in his responses
of "amen," and such like, and always seemed
peculiarly delighted with Father Jones' preach
ing, for he would sit in the corner of the church,
and cooperate with great satisfaction to himself
and the minister. Seeing this worthy brother
standing before the door, the good humored dis
ciple rode up to the fence, and after the usual
sautation accosted him thus:
Brother p. have you heard the news p
"Why. what news, brother s., any thing
strange ?''
why they say old Father Jones has been sent
to the Pen tantiary for one year ~
On hearing this brother F., with unaffected as
constituent, INDUCED himself in such remarks as,
"Why you don't say so Is it possible? Is it
really fact?"
why" says brother S., 81 guess there's no
mistake about it l heard it from brother c.,
and he saw it in the papers, 50 | reckon it must
be SOL"
"Well," says brother P, setting himself down
on tho truth of the rumor, "low brother S, can't
say that | Amt surprised at this, but, between
you and me, always thought old man Jones
wasn't the right kind ola man. The fact is, he s
better in the Pententiary than out Oft and told
my wife that he'd go there some day"
Having thus delivered himself of his opinion,
and after a few similar comments, brother S. left
him without any explanation, astouished and
amused at the effect of his information.
How brother p. felt when he learned the truth
about it, we never heard. This is a laughablc
anecdote, and illustrates the fact that many peo-
pie are disposed to Kick anybody down a hill
who has in their opinion got start that way.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

To THE LADlEs-An exchange paper gives
the following advice TO the, LADIES, which will
doubtless be treasured up for future reference:
II ladies' would eat meat bnt once day pick
les once a week. and sweatmeats but once a
year-if they would take cold bath every NOR
ming, and walk five miles day, they would
have no need Of cosmetic to mako them bcauti-
full. But living as they do, with the sluggish
blood
--"creeping in lazy currents through their veins,
Damned, like dull canal by locks and chains
1t is not strange that they suffer from an impair
ed cutcle.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09
THE WIDOW.

A widow is u dangerous thing,
With soft, black shining curIs,
And looketh more bewitching
Than host of romping girls.
Her laugh is so delicious,
So knowing clear beside.
YOU'D never deem her thinking
soon to become bride.
Her dress though made Of sables.
Olives roundness TO her form:
n touch OF something thoughtful,
A Wltching, winning charm:
ana when she sits down by YOU,
With quiet easy grace,
a tear may fall unbidden,
Or asmile light up her face.
Her voice is soft melodious,
And lute-like in its tone.
she sometimes signs, "'tis dreadful,
To pass through life aloner'
And then she'll tell YOU, YOU remind her
Ofthc loved one dead and gone,
Your step, your form, your features
Thus the widow will run on.
o, listen, yet be careful.
For well she plays her part,
Her lips distill the nectar
That doth enslave the heart;
Be guarded or she'll win YOU,
With signs, and smiles. and tears.
faith, she'll wear the brooches, too,
And box your silly ears.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

An erpose Of the Rappings-Mr. Burr who
recently favored our citizens with several lee
lures, exposing the most monstrous delusion
known as the Spiritual Rappngs," last week
visited HydeSvile, Wayne county, where the
spirits first manifested themselves There Mr.
Burr was put in full possession of all the facts
connected with the history of the imposture. A
relative of the Fox family residing there--a lady
of unimpeachable character--told Mr.. B. in the
presence of witnesses, c. G. Pomeroy, NJ. d.,
and Rev. d. s Chase, how the rappngs were
produced by the Fox family, viz by the toes
and knees that she was taught by one of the
Fox girls how to produce the sounds; that the
secret was given to her on the promise that she
too, should become medium, &c. We under
stand Mr.. Burr will soon give this matter to the
public. While its entire truth cannot be doubt
ed, it most effectually dsposes ofthe whole hum
bug. The lady who gave Mr., Burr the inior-
nation is Mrs. Norman Culver, of the town of
Arcadia Syracuse Star.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

Mr.. Junius Smith, who, FOR the lasttwo or tbreo
years, has sedulousy been endeayorng to intro
duce the tea plant into this country SAYS in late
communication, that not one of his plants was
lost during the past winter, through snow of
several inches in depth lay upon them. They
are well grown, and he seems TO think, herman
emily established. He says HAT the expense of
culture will be less i'll the United States than at
the East
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

The "Dead Heads" of the Nary--The Uni
ted States maintains six naval squadrons (each
of the six stationed, according to President Fill
moro, in "diGerent quarters Of the globe) which
cost annually several millions Of dollars. During
the existence Of the government, the salaries Of
our naval officers have amounted to S80,000,-
oOo the sum paid for active duty, has been S20,-
OOO.oOO actual pay for officers not in actual ser
vices, 800, 900 900.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

Women often lose the men they love, and
who love them. By mere wantonness or CO.
quetry, they reject, land then repent they should
be careful not to take this step too hastily for a
proud, high-minded and gifted man will seldom
ask woman twice,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09
CITY HOTEL.
BY
william Strong, Jr.

xwxUIs House recently been entirely new furnished
and refted: and the Proprietor wishes assure the
Travelling Public that no labor or pains viii be spared to
spread with the best the market affords. Attentive
vans and Ostler always on hand
SCI Passengers carried to and from the boats.
KenOsha, April /, 1851.
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1851.
BALL & MERRILL,
G. VI. BAKER,
TstUESDELE,

ttorney a. Law and General Collecting Agent, Geneva
Wulwor.n CO., Wisconsin. Refer to NJ. Frank, and ;
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09
JOHN ELkINS.
Clock and NSutC In maker.

N{ToVID respectfully inform the citizens Of Southport
and rs Nicuity that he has just received very good
AMI Vel selected assortment OF JENFLRN, containing the
foInN Inz ARTICLES, AH kinds of
Bracelets, Br, Pins, Finger Rings locSets ThimheS Ear
Kings, Cold and silver Pens and Pencils. Cold Guard Fob
and Vest chN'u Gold and silver Lover, Lcpnr and Ner-
tt-A Watches, cold. silver and Steel SpecIacleS, Steel
Beads Clasps and Ia>~ Razor and Razor Strops Pen
Knives snd Scissors. Sur Shell and Horn Combs SilN or
aad German silver and SILVER SPOONS, Plated aud Britta
ma Ware AccoUeoGs, Cloth, ran1h and Hair Brushes
Fan Purses Pocket Books, Niohn> and Violin Strings
FIGhtiay and thirty hour Clocks, Toy and many other
things Too nUIUHrou> to mention.
Clocks, Watches. JeWcIry, &c,
Carefully repaired and warranted. Cash paid old Gold
Silver. May, lS49. n47tf
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

PANAMA RALReAp-The President of the
company writes that there are now 900 men at
work upon the road, and that there is prospects
of completing it from Gofgona to Navy Bay By
the lst of July next. When this is done the dis
lance between the oceans can be accomplished
in one day
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-05-09

GALER in Lumber, etc, in Southport Wisconsin will
constantly hand, well selected assortment OF
Lumber. Also Shingles Lath. Plastern9 Hair, W indow
Sash, Glass etc, etc Yard opposteh Planning Machine
1854.