Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-24
New. aud miscellaneous Items.

Taking of old patriots, John +. iiale stated
in a recent speech that he received 'eI'el iroh
Commodore Stewart, the Hero OF the great ma
val battle between the Consttu uoh ana uuer-
riere, just after his nomination. 'uahAiug hin'
for accep.ino IT, and declared that the only hope
If tho Country as any more land of Liberfs
was now in the Free Democracy Wonder
whether "Old Ironsides" ever knew the mean.
ING or felt the power of patrlotisml"
A writer in the Washington Union, speaking
of Brazil, says that this Government is fitting
out naval expedition to explore the rivers OF
that country, and TO make known their naviga-
bility and the commercial resources OF the coun-
tries drained by them, and our merchants may
know how TO send. what to sell, and what to buy
there.
Eighty Mormon Elders, missionaries to vari-
Gus parts of the earth, on their way to the
Eastern States, through ST. Louis. Among
them is Orson Pratt, destined for Washington
city, where, the St. Louis Republican under
stands, he intends TO commence the pubca-
ton of a monthly paper, devoted to the pecu-
liar doctrines and ordinances of the church Of
Salt Lake.
The " Daughters of Temperance" in Vernon.
kiss the young men to see whether they keep the
pledge.
Thomas Francis Meagher received 1852
rs the net proceeds of his lecture at the Metro
politan, on the evening of the 10Th ult
The number of nunneries now fourishing and
prosperous in Spain, is 1886 and the desire to en-
ter them IS prevailing to a singular extent among
the young Spanish women.
Mr.. Corwin's report on the finances will be
sent in some time during the month. The trade
of the past fiscal year exhibits nominal bal
ance against the United States of four millions
of dollars
In the town OF Falmouth, it is said, with a
population Of $500 there is no fire company,
no military, nor grog-shop, or any place where
liquor can be obtained.
Tho Emperor Soloque, Of Hayt, has issued a
decree that hereafter all coffee brought in from
the plantations shall be free from dirt and stones
under a heavy penalty for non compliance so
that the new crop from the island, will probably
DO in better condition than has heretofore been
the case.
A Mrs Darkin, in London. whose house COM
manded fine view of the funeral procession in
honor of tho Duke Wellington, let the upper
part of il for one thousand gninedS.
Gerrit Smith is about to make another dis
trbuton of land among worthy colored peo-
pie.
a frightful murder recently committed in
Summit Township, Crawford county, Pennsyl-
q
young wife, and soon after the son, aged %
aud the wife, conspired together and gave him
poison. Both have been arrested and commit
ed for trial.
/, was stated At a temperance meeting, held
at Liverpool that there are nov, throughout
the world, about sixteen millions 0! teetotAers.
The descendant of one Of the brothers OF
Joan of Arc has brought to light the fact that
this heroine has never yet during the last four
Centuries, been called by her right name, which
is Joan Dare, and not Fare.
Large quantities OF hay are TOW brought from
tho northwestern part OF New York 10 Albany
aud New York.
The amount Of funds received thus far for the
National Washington Monument is $3.50 600
including $4,000 interest and stock. $4,000
remain in the treasury, and 1t will require $780,
900 additional 10 finish the column. 1t Is sup
posed that the contributions at the polls on clec>
ton day throughout the country, will not, in the
aggtcgatd, exceed $4,000.
The English ship Successor, Capt Hcnder-
son bound to RangoOn was wrecked in the Mad
ras Roads, Oct s, and 81 persons drowned -
The schoosier Struggle and Poppy were wreck
cd in the same gale.
At concert in New York, by Carmille Urso,
the youthful female yiolinist, in the midst oft
applause which attended the last piece little Paul
Julien, stepped forward from the audience and
crowned his juvenile sisterjn art with a wreath
of white roses The unexpected and exceed
ingly pretty "aitcrpiece' drew out another
Storm Of applause, which ccntinHed for several
minutes.
The Democratic members Of Congress arc
said 20 be much better dressed than usual as they
arrive IN Washington, and it is sHrmlscd thGt the
Wings have provided new suits tor them IN re-
turn for the dressing they nave themselves re-
coived in the late contest.
The New Bedford Standard pertiucutly sug-
gests 70 those merry Wings who are in gce at
an appareat falling off of the Free Soil woe since
ISiS to abe kind enough To cyphcr out the vote
received by Taylor, aHd compare it with that Of
Scott - IL they won't do this, we would Sug-
grst they take long breath, and then begin
the enum ration Of the States that went for
Scott!
Mr.. Mackenzie, lately moved in the Canadian
parliament resolution for an address, to tIerMaJ-
esty praying for the restoration of Smith OBFI,n
nh! his associates to their country. After a pro
tractcd debate it was rejected II to So.
Since the first of December, Philadelphia
has been within 80 hours of Cincinnati by Rail
road.
RALRoAD MEErIXG--On the evening of the
18th inst, meeting was held at WATERFOWL for
the purpose OF adopting measures Tor the con-
suuction of a Railroad from Watcrtown to Mil
waukee.
Caleb Gushing, whom the bunker presses
are recommending for seat in President
pierces Cabinet, was a hard-cider Wing OF
1870.
The first Catholic Church was completed in
Albany, in December, l7OS. There are now
five Catholic Churches and Cathedral in that
city.
A convention of three days session has Just
closed at Salem, Ohio, the object Of which was
to discuss the origin and authority of the Jewish
and Christian scriptures.
A bill, similar in its provisions to the Vermont
personal liberty bill, giving persons claimed as
Fugitive Slaves, the right of trial by Jury, has
been introduced into the Ohio Legislature.
The population of the United States has ia
creased 337 per cent during the last fifty years.
In that same period the population OF France has
increased but about 80 per cent. The popula,
ZION If Tho 'Difal Sfatns j. p,,y iprraoSiurr nj