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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-07-14

PREDEsTINARIANIsM ABUsED.-Unele Dab
ney tells story of sertain hard-sheI of
his acquaintance who was overheard one
day deploring the progress of the temper
ance cause in most doleful strains. The
cause of his trouble seemed to be this -
He believed that it was predestinated that
there should be certain quantity of liquor
drunk. If temperance men continued to
curtail the number of drinkers, this would
devolve upon those, who might continue t
drink, the necessity of consuming such large
quantities, that it might prove injurious {
them. Ga. Temp Banner
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-07-14

puDncduOn, at the odrneSI reQueSI OF tne LII
vision. We have not room for the Correspon-
dence.
Remarks Of Miss V. B. Sheriff.:
SoNs OF TEMPERANCE: enjoy the honor of
having been selected by the ladies of Shoal-
creek, as their humble instrument to present this
Bible to jackson Division, No. $50.
However reluctant might feel to draw aside
the veil and leave, for moment, that retirement
which nature and modesty have assigned to wo-
man as her proper sphere, yet for purpose SO
laudable and cause so glorious the cause of
Temperance, | feel to throw myself on The lib
erality Of an intelligent and philanthropic au-
dience.
When we look upon this assembly and review
in the recent past, the great good which has
been affected at home and abroad, it is but
reasonable for us to contemplate how much more
could be achieved, how much improved the social
social and moral condition would be, did all men
espouse your cause. and enlist under your ex.
lpressive and beautiful motto-Love, Purity and
4 Fidelity. We conceive your cause to be the cause
of woman. For where rests the sorrow, the
cares, the wants and the miseries of intemper
laneeg It visits with remorseless cruelty anC
q horrid defornity, defeDceless woman. Does il
not cloud the sky of youth, while it stands II
fearful potency trampling under its polluted
footsteps the withered hopes of tomorrow g.
sl Does It not robe the cheek of beauty's sweetes
blush and give regretful instead ofjoyous smiles
Yes and more, It gives to the hoping brid
want and misery, and chases away every yes
! tiee IS peace. and happiness, and even protet
! ton Ile hearts of fond mothers have throb
bed a. iIs approach; the fathers dearest hope
have kss6 0xesEFated, and, il sorrow for reel
: less sch, has tottered to the refuge Of the brs
$ ken heafted + dries up the fountain Of aifs|
. 1'en and finally delivers up its wretched al
kfIaeted victims into the arms of death, thel
8 HesEle with the mseries Of the ruined an
8 condemned. We are not ignorantof these gre;
&, Nna eEoWing evils; they call MS to action, an
s. demand that by our frowns or smiles we CO..
denim OF approve We then offer you this s
: kT6d HoEasnae token that w0sfAS can appr
eiate your present noble and phIlanthropic e
:, terprise; and, that under all circumstanc
70 where good is the end TO be attained, she W
ie ever be found ready to give you timely aid al
en- urge you on to the battlefield. Go forth
nd quest of the enemy, and every victory will
rs heralded forth by the prayers and blessings
ior woman. All yes, philanthropists Sons
his Temperance toilers for the welfare OF all mf
he kindl deeds like these so noble, generous q
mo- disinterested, viii find higher destiny; tn
ng will be rewarded in better world; the arm
r,7 Omnipotence will be extended to you, and
- Heaven will rejoice in your crusade of love
-; Fling then your banner to the breeze; ca
ieu it into the by-ways of the world, and follow
Itn, bright and glorious promises set forth IN t
al Sacred Book, as your beacon Of light. T
pro- shall the enemv fee before vou-misery =
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-07-14
THE CANDIDATES.

General FRANKLIN PIERCE, the nomI-
nee of the Democratic party,is native
of Hllsborough New-Hampshire, and is
the son Of the late Gov. Benz. Pierce
He was born November %, 1904, and will
therefore be only 48 years Of age next
November. He possesses no mean talent,
and has all those noble and generous
qualities which make and retain friends.
Mai. Gen. WINFIELD SCoTT, was born
at Petersburg, Virginia, June Is, 1886,
and is therefore about &c years of age.
The feeling Of the Revolution was
born in him, as it were, for We find him
at a very early age bearing arms in his
country's service. During the last war
he acquired considerable fame and
rose fast in military rank He now holds
the important Office of Commander-in-
Chief of the Army of the United States
Hon. WIN. A. GRAHAM is a native Of
North Carolina, is abo ut As years Of age.
He has long been Congressman, has been
in the T. S. Senate, Governor of North Car
Iolina, and is now Secretary of the Navy.
Hon VIM. RUFUS KING, is also native
lof North Carolina. and is now about 65
years of age. He was In Congress from
1 that State from 1911 TO 1916, after which
be removed to Alabama. He has been in
the Senate many years, and has presideC
over that body duiipg The oath, 25tb, ant
26th Congress, and is now President o
that body.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-07-14

TRADES FOR BoYs.-One- half Of the
miseries among men, in civilized society,
arise from the want Of a pleasant and prof
table employment. Persons witheat some
reputable and profitable trade or oecupa-
ton, are left at the mercy of circumstances
and while they remain uncontaminated by
temptations to vice. gain at best precari-
Gus subsistence. The slightest change in
affairs around them throws them out Of en-
pIoyment, and leaves them exposed to evil
and selfish passionsand makes them an easy
prey to the seductions of vicious and un
principled men
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-07-14
COMMITTEE OF
Ashville Messenger please copy.

The following Addresses were procured for
publication, at the earnest request Of the Di-
vision. We have not room for the Correspon.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
TERMS OF ADVRRTIsINs
The Dying Boy and the Violets.

The little sufferer lay in high, dreary garnet
and the beams above his head and on every side,
were black and foul. His check was scarlet with
the flush fever and the unnatural light of his eye
flashed on the dimness of coming evening, like q
diamond in its gloomy bed of anthracits. Some
thing told the child that death was busy with its
heart. 1t might have been an angel, for angels
gather in bands around the despiscd couch of pow
erty.
" Mother" he whispered, and pale, bent wo-
man knelt beside him, mother is there one blown
now-look look ~
For the twentieth time the sickly woman lifted
the tiny box of violets, and blood rushed to her
face as She bcheld one little dropping bud, just be-
ginning to unfold. She carried il to the boy, the
child almost an infant; and Il sweet smile lighted
up his innocent features.
" Put ii down mother where can look at it till
die"
With wild sob, the poor widow placed it up
on his pillow, and watched the CLASSY eyes eager
~ as they rested upon the flower. Hours passed,
the brow grew winter, the fingers that she claSpcd
were more clammy, the round lips that had often
called her mother more purple fading into blu
ish white and tremulouS, as though the failing
voice struggling for uttcrancc. She placed her
closer to his face and heard him utter distinct
ly:
Good bye, mamma; take good care Of my
volcts'
After the rough pine coffin was carried away,
and covered with mould while her worn fingers
were nervously site ing jil the Ill paid for g:r-
IN nt that m Ter could see VIZ on o beauty fiji
ling the wr,c lcd garnet with light and lovliness,
a vision of the early buried child i'll the pure
white robe of heaven, bending over the box of
viole;s
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
JOHN ELKINS,
1IncL mud witch Nlniker,

NWyDI'I.p respectfully inform the citizens of Keno
w 4ha aud il, icifity, shat he has just received a
very goudnu welt secc assortment OF IN ELRf, CON
,Ai.sit4r the uIluNi rt lccs: All kinds 81
bracelets Breast Pins, niger hnEs, i"cReS' iiihpSs
Far Rings ,old and silver Pens aud Pcnc ''nld HaTd
- nnJ V.t chains Gold and silver Lever, lcpine and
I,rtcAl Watches Gold Silver and Steel Sptctacles Steel
Eos lnsps and Tnsscls Razor and Razor StTops, PEN
ss nnd Scissors Silver Shell and Horn combs, silver
Wnd German silver Spoons. Plated and britannia Ware
AccorIeons Cloth Tooth and Hair Brushes Fans Purses,
Pocket Rocks, Violin and John strings EignFphy nu
Ynry hour Clocks Toys and many other things to hume
rous 20 mtIIiOn
Clocks, watches JcweIry, &C.,
carefully repaired and warranted. Cash paid for old Gold
- G;,>rr ina. lag, no +1u
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

TINE AND ETERSITY-We step on the earth
we look abroad over it, and it looks immense
does the sea. What ages have men lived, and
know but Il small portion They circumnavigate
it now with a speed under which its vast bulk
shrinks But let the astronomer lift up his glass,
and he learns TO believe in a of matter, COM
pared with which this great globe itself becomes
an imponderabe grain of dust. And so to teach
US, walking along the road of life year, day
an hour shall seem long. AS we grow older, the
time shortens bat when we lift up our eyes &c
look beyond the earth, our seventy years, and the
few thousands Of years which have rolled over thu
human race, vanish into point; for then We ar
measuring time with eternity.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
The Doctor In spite of Himself.

II is said that the following incident supplied
Moliere with the plot for his leclccin ualge lui,
physician in spite ofhmself The Grand Duke
of Muscovy, martyr to the govt issued proc
lamation promising great wealth and honors to anv
one, no matter how humble his condition might he
who should be able to relieve him from his suffer
ing The wife of peasant, who had lust receiy.
ed castigation from her husband. conceived the
idea of revcnging herself by declaring that he po-
sesSed certain remedy for the govt. but that he
did not like the prince well enough to communi-
cate the secret The peasant was immediately
summoned to court and Intercepted, and as he
denied having any knowledge of the remedy in
question, he received smart hoggimg, and was
put in prison. In vain he protested that it was
from malice that his wife had attributed 70 him tho
possession of the remedy \ more severe facc-
lation followed and he was told to prepare to have
his head cut off if he persisted in refusing to cure
the Grand Duke. The poor peasant, in despair
asked for fifteen days grace in order to have time
to procure the nccdtul simples, which DELAY being
granted, he sent Il man to Czirbach on the river
OcCa, to collect n wagon load of herbs. which arc
peculiarly large and fine in that district With
these ne made bath, after using which the Grand
Duke fortunately found himself much relieved
Thereupon the bastinado was again administered
to the peasant, as n punishment for his previous
obStlnacy; bnt, on the other hand, he was reward.
cd with new coat, two hundred roubles. and
eighteen ScrfS for himself and his descendants in
perpetuity. AT the same time he was forbidden
4
under the Severest penalties, to execute any re-
venge upon his wife. l am assured that this
couple have ever since lived together in perfect
harmony.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

SEDUcER SHoT.-Christian Baker was shot in
Philadelphia, on Monday, by Maria Lena Messer,
a German domestic, whom he had seduced and Dor
rowed 500 from, and afterward refused to marry
her or refund the money. She fired pistol at
him as be was leaving his mothers door, The
i Il not dangerous.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
81 ANKS OF ALL KINDS;


II plain Colorcd Inks, WILDE done on Northumberland
'5tl ., trir Nam Strect,a fcW doors North Of fAe
RAnnis HoHst.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

Coop CoUNsEL.-1hc following excellent adj
vice is from the Wheeling htcHigc1ccr. We com
mend it to the notice of the business conmuni
" -
If YOU wish to sell more goods this year than
you ever did before, advertise moro. The unpar-
allied success Of those merchants and traders, who
have kept their goods before the people is les
son not to be disregarded by any one who depend
upon public patronage for living. The best Gus
toners are those who find ont what they want be-
fore they leave home; aud these are the ones who
invariably look in the newspapers 10 sec where the
article is to be found.
Complaints have been made at The London Po-
lice offices, that persons arc in the habit of firing
bullets, from air guns, through plate glass win
dows. 1t is supposed that the guns arc fired from
the tops of omnbuses. 1t Is rather singular
coincidence that the same novel offence should be
perpctratcd in New York, and about the same
time
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

A FORTUNE IN VIEWING John Crofts COT
field, aged seventysx years, died on the 2Sth ult'
at his residence in Ann street, where he had for
several years lived in penurious and retired man
ner. 1t was believed that by his penurious habits
he had saved a small sum of money, earned at his
trade, cobblng boots and shoes but great was
the surprise Of his friends and others OH overhaul
ing the boots in the corner of his room aiteE
his death to find some of them literally crsp.ae1
with old wallets well filed with the ''rOet ef all
evil" 1t is impossible at present to tsn the A.
mount of fortune he has left, but We hare heard u
estimated at so large sum as TO seeln inerodiole.
5000, 600 and what makes il more Interesting to
the parties concerned, he has len VIII as long
as the moral law. well and faithfully executed, in
which he DEGREES that his estate shall be kept n
trust for twenty years, before the heirs with ono
exception can receive any benefit thcrcfrom.-
B1s.5a Id,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
'EnuS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
BUSINESS CARDS.
WILLIAM IT, WEST,

ATToR CoUSsKLLoR, Notary Public and Com
missioner Of Deeds for Wisconsin, Michigan Ohio, In
diana, New York and Pennsy lvanis.
81. ChdrfGs, HIinOis.
WIN attend to the collection of debts claims, &c, for
Eastern Merchants and Others in Illinois and Wisconsin
with prOmptness and dispatch Also, 10 obtaining Bounty
Lands and Pensions for Soldiers Location OF Land War
rants Payment Of Toxes Investigation OF Titles, &c,
Kane and adjoining Counties. %
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
JOB PRINTING!!

Wehavs ustaddrd to this ESTABLISHMENTS c"npiet'
NV Jon 6rrcE and prepared to d" jon fr'hi-
OF kinds in astylc equaoany HStaoiishmeh"es'
4. l.--.N . -.Ii
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
MEREDITH HOWLAND,

Cersry SURVEYOR, will attend to all calls with prompt
ness and dispatch.
N g. Persons Of his services in the country by
writing line to the Kenosha Post Office will receive i'm
mediate attention. g" ONCE with J. Is. Jisun.
Eghosha, April Is, 1854.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
TAILORING
STEAM FOUNDRY 4 MACHINE SHOP.

TTNaE undersigned having the entire interested
tb,i, former partners in the Foundry and Machine
shop viii continue the business IN All Us
ur{,rs for Threshng Machines, stoves, Corn Hh'vrs,
straw Cutters Flows &c, will be thankful! '''''o' an"
meesw IN prompt attention . w.. ,r;.Aoy
AISO-Every variety ut Mil Gearing cast an" 'u>"eu
30 order by carctuland experienced ""rSm'n
HEAD, CAMPBELL HEAD:
May 5ih 1882.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
Religious insanity.

An account was published sometime since of Il
student in Prussia having cruchcd himself in 4
fit of insanity. How he did it was puzzle it is
explained however in a late European Journal
The story may be true, though we are inclined to
doubt it.
young theological student of this place BONN
went out to GodeSburg a village some four miles
south of Bonn taking with him four nails eight
inches long, a hammer and q file. Having dncd
at the hotel BliSner, he walked out into neigh
boring grove, sought ont a tree which some resem-
blancc to a cross, and crucfed himself upon it
First he nailed his feet fast the tree driving each
nail four inches into the wood. lie then, after
driving a nail into n branch on the right and filing
its outer extremity sharp, nailed his left hand to
the outer branch. Having thus fastened both feet
and his hand to his cross he struck his right hand
upon the sharpened nail. The first attempt APP
pears have been rs.auocossful, as SIS hand was
sadly torn. Whether overcome by pain he now
called for assistance that people by chance pas
sed by, it matters not; he was soon after found
tainted away, hanging from the nails As how
ever those who found him had no tools 10 draw
the nails from the tree, they cut it down and car
ricd it into the village of Godcshurgh. Here no
was separated from his cross, put on board Of n
boat, brought to Bonn, and placed in the hospital.
where he is in fair way to recover
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

RrM RAIL RoAD.-At the celebration of July
4th at Port Jeryis, the following sentiment was
given by Joseph Gibson:
lntcmpcrancc: The Great Railroad from Re.
spectabiIity to Ruin, Mankind the only Freight,
the Devil It's Superintendent, the Board of Excis
its Directors, Rumsellcrs its Engineers, and Con
ductorS Tipping shops its cars, Distillers its Lo-
comotiycs, Prisons and Insane Asylums its Depots
and Station houses, its track is built on broken
hearts and ruined fortunes. With the help of a
just God and the Maine Law, we II annul the char
ter, discharge the Engineers and Conductors, re-
steam and save freight.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
HEAD 81 LEE,

ATTORNEYS, COINSEILORS AND SOLICITORS,
KemOsha, wisconsin.
win attend all professional business entrusted to their
care in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
OREoS :. lIEAD, GEO. L. LEE
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

Law, CuANcERE AND CoNvEYAHcE OFFICE.
Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, General Agent and
Collector.
EgS- ROOMS-Durkcc building, Main Street, Keno
Iha, UiseOnsIn.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
,VEzyY.sDEL.L.

DEALER in Lumber, mas constantly on hand well select
ed assortment Of Lumber Shingles, Inh, Plnsteng Hair,
Window sash, Glass, &c, &c. Yard opposite the Plain
tne Machine L. 1850.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
LIFE INSURANCE.

Can be affected the jefferson Life Insurance Company OF
Cincinnati Onto Second 20 no Company In the United
s,ats on the Mutual Joint Stock, by application to
J. r. RAND, Agent.
J. w HArcH> IN. VI. D. Medical EXamineh
Aug. 7 ,It-I
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

An attempt is being made to form a company
at New Orleans for the purpose of entering into the
rosewood trade The protector owns large tract
of land near Guatulco in the State of Oajaca, on
the Pacific, about 24o miles from Acapulco, which
is covered with splendid rose trees from three to
four feet in diameter 1t can be delivered for ship
ment at cost Of Sc per ton, and is worth from
$50 to $50 per ton of cubic feet
The number of sea-going vessels in the world is
about eighty-fivc thousand, of which two-thirds
belong 70 England and the United States.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

WHRAS~ KETTLES Fla. Irons, coffee Mills, ShoNeI>
. md ronSS, Wire Selves, Timed Ircn Fry Pans, for
sale cheap as No. 20 Main Street.by
Aug Is J. L. PHELPS.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
n. ". STODDARD,

ATTORNEY AND CoUssELLoR will continue practice in
the District Of the United states Also, in Chan
Gerry, Supreme and Circuit Courts OF Wisconsin, and III
inOs Deeds other instrument in writing to be used
this or any state drawn aud BcknoW Judgements
taken. OfiOc, next door to Quarles Brick Block, on
Main street, no. 40-ly.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

80 PIECES BLACK Gro dc Rhine, silk, just received
" ,ud for al. rs METC ALI, MERRILL & 90.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
4. w. WEBSTER.
INSURANCE ON LIFE

rroRsEY and Counsellor ut Law, Commissioner for the
State OF Massachusetts Office over Francis Clothing
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

NWvERSTER's UNABRIDGED DICTIONARY.
w fevcopies thisiuvaIuableworSf for sale al
dec2U kING'S BOOKSTORE.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03
Z. RAIN.

nm the most reliable Company in the United States, can
be affected on the most reasonable terms, on appl-
cation TO = CLbME'l'
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

SHORT STORY-DY DICKENs-On his last
voyage home the captain had on board a Young
lady of remarkable personal attractions-a phrase
use as one being entirely new, and one you new
or meet with in the newspaper This Young lady
was beloved intensely by five young gentlemen
passengers, and in turn she was in love with them
all very ardcnty but without any particular pref
crcncc for either. Not knowing how to make up
her determination in this dilemma, she consulted
my friend the Captain The captain being man
OF an original turn of mind says TO the young
lrdy, Jump overheard and marry the man who
jumps after You" The young lady, struck with
the idea and being naturally fond of bathing cspc-
cially i'll warm weather, as it then was, took the
advice of the captain, who had a boat ready man
ned in case of accident. Accordingly, the next
morning, the five lovers being on deck, and look
ing very dcvotcdly at the young lady, she plung-
ed into the sea head foremost. -Four of the low
crs Immediately jumped in after her When the
young lady and her four lovers were out again she
says to the captain, "What am ! to do with them
now they are wet ," Says the captain, Take
the dry one" And the young lady did, and mar
ricd him.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

THE Arctic SEARCHING ExPEDITIoS.-Tho
intelligence received from the Arctic Expedition.
which under the command of Sir Edward Becher,
is engaged in the pcrilous adventure of exploring
the Northern Pole, is to a certain extent satsfac-
tory. We may at least indulge in the expccta-
ton that this time the task will be fairly accom-
plished. 1t would be premature, after the long
interval that has elapsed since the departure Of
Sir John Franklin and his brave companions, to
give away to hopes that may prove visionary but
at lcastwe shall know whether all hopes Of seeing
them again alive must be absolutely resigned
London Times
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

1t is stated that Mr.. j. Knowles, Of Trenton,
New Jersey, has found out process for convert
ing fax from is crude state into what is common
ly called flax cotton, in few hours, and at tri-
fling expense.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-12-03

LATEST News FROM THE SPIRIT LAND
1t appears by the Spiritual Telegraph that the mo
ment Napoleon heard of Wcllingtons arrival he
took horse and put in fall galIop to sec him, but
the Duke being little afraid of Bony, having
heard he had shot old Butcher, refused to see
him, under the pretcnce that he was unwell,
having been fatigued by the journey. He was
well enough, however, to call on George the ".
y row in Spirltiom is anticipated. Napoleon is
drumming up an army, and " Old Hickory
backs him against Wellington! Things look
squally!