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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08
Rail Roads and Farms.

A very interesting table has lately been
published, showing the comparative value OF
a bushel of wheat or corn, at different dis
tances from market, when transported by rail-
road or by common highway. OF course,
the proximity of lands to market, affecting
the value of products and soil, is generally
understood The farm within ten miles of
New York, on the common highway, is more
valuable than one 20 miles OFT; and this ra-
ito of decrease in valuation continues until
the products of a remote farm are found to
be valueless only as support to its occupants.
To overcome this state of things, railroads,
canals and steamboats, are constructed. But
railroads are the most feasible of artificial
means for bringing all sections within COM
mercial range.
According to the estimates of the table al
luded to, transportation by the highway costs
ten times more than by railway. In other
words bushel of wheat or corn is worth the
same 100 miles from market, when it can
reach it by railroad, as it is 10 miles from
market, when it must be carried thither on a
common road A bushel of corn is estimated
of no value for commercial purposes when l60
miles from market, by common road, and
a bushel of wheat loses its value under the
same circumstances at a distance of $50
miles.
If the expense of transportation to market
is reduced nine-tenths by the construction of
railroads, their immense value to farmers is
at once obvious, and a secluded agricultural
district could afford for these benefits, to pay
the whole cost for such a thoroughfare, with
out any subsequent remuneration in the shape
of dividends on the stock.
A direct consequence Of what is above sta
ted is the enhancement of the value of agri
cultural lands. Farms are valuable according
to the income which they will yield. Hence
lands in the vicinity of an extensive market
for their productions, uniformly command a
high price Farmers are often heard to say
-"My land Is fertile, and if | could have LAID
it down within 10 miles of this or that town,
it would be fortune to me-" But he par
takes of the general belief, @that his farm
cannot be moved" This is great mistake
1t is now settled that farm can be moved
Just as easily as house, and indeed much
more So Build railroad to your great mar
ket town, and if your farm is now 100 miles
from it, as soon as you hear the whistle of
the first locomotive. you will rub your eyes
and awake to the fact that the distance, by
some hoous-pocus, has been reduced to ten
miles.
Our agricultural friends can draw their
own conclusions as TO their true policy in re-
gard to building railroads.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

ATLANTA BANK.-With reference to this
institution we have heretofore contented our
selves with copying fromour exchanges such
articles as would give our readers an idea of
its character, and put them fairly on their
guard against its issues. We have felt no
great degree of interest in the matter, be-
cause not having up TO this moment of wri-
ting, saw a bill of the bank in circulation, We
have not thought the danger very imminent.
But We notice our eotemporaries throughout
the State are much exercised in the matter,
and perhaps there may be more danger than
We are aware of, which leads US to the ex-
preston of a distinct opinion at least, so that
what little influence we have may be in the
right direction.
We consider then the simple TACT that
Geo. Smith & Co, have evaded our bank
law; have gone 1000 miles from our State,
and dug up or caused to be enacted, bank
charter, under which to originate an issue to
be set afoat here; in itself, sufficiently a cause
of suspicion forever to condemn the bills, and
prevent their circulation. Is our bank law
wrong9 Is it too stringent? Can not bust
ness be done under it? 1t is said to be as
good a law as there is in the Union, and an
extensive business we know, is done under it.
Why, then, does Geo. Smith wish to eyade
it q and what is more important; why should
we help him to eyade it by giving currency
to his issue? The thing is wrong on the
face it, and never did the public have fair
er warning of the doubtful character of any
bank paper, than the conduct of Geo. Smith
has given them of this.
He has set ahoat currency which has not
cost him five per cent on the dollar; it is in
no manner secured-not the shadow of a
shade of positive responsibility about it that
we can learn or imagine, and this currency
people are modestly asked to take in exchange
for real values, when our own banks offer
currency costing dollar of value for every
dollar in circulation, and which is so secured
that should every person connected with the
bank die, nevertheless, no man would lose a
farthing by it.
1t is the hight Of folly for any man in any
manner to encourage this issue; and wicked
ness for any person to attempt to force it in
to circulation.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08
Horrible Death.

Mr.. Richardson, merchant tailor of Boston
was killed few days ago, on the Boston d
Maine Rail Road, in the most horrible man
ner ever recorded among railroad calamities /:
Mr.. Richardson was in waiting at the de-
pot in Stoneham, for his daughter, who
went out in the train which arrived at mo-
ment after the accident He saw the train
from Boston approach, on the track opposite,
and started to 60 across. Just at this mo-
ment the northern train approached, going
at the rate of forty miles an hour Whether
or not Mr.. Richardson saw the train, or
whether he fell upon the track, or was taken
suddenly i'll, is not known. Tho engine,
however, struck him with tremendous force.
His body was thrown into the air, several
feet above the engine, and scattered in every
direction. Not bone three inches long in
his whole body was found. 1t was an indie
scrbable awful sight. Portions of the head
were in one place, and of the body in anoth-
er. Here was fragment of an arm, and
there of leg. On the platform of the front
car was found his heart; and at distance
Of some two rods from the track, his liver.
The mutilation and disseveration of the
whole body was complete. Of all the horrid
sights over witnessed, we venture to say that
tins never had a parallel in the painful.
The scattered fragments Of the body were
gathered as well as could be. They pre-
sented a sight too shocking to describe, if we
had either the heart or disposition. The
engine, when brought into the city, had to
be washed of, covered as it was with gore,
and fragments ofthe body.
How dreadful must have been the feelings
of that daughter, who instead of the fond
welcome OF father which she felt was
awaiting her, beheld his blood and flesh on
every hand, no one can tell. 1t was over
towering, and the awful calamity was no
sooner made known to her than she became
unconscious, and was borne to her home.
GO3K,12oD 3ppo}h
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08
pOIsONTNC.

Thousands OF Parents who vermfnge composed OF
Castor OIL Calome &c, that whllc they ap
pear benefit patient they actually laying the foun
daions for series of Diseases such savaon Of
sight, weakness of limbs, &c.
In another column will be found thu advertisement Of
obensacks Medicines to which ask attenson Of all d.
rectly interested in their well their chi'drens
health. In Liver Complaints, and all disorders .rilng
from those Of bilious type, should make use OF tho only
genuine medicine, Hobensack's Liver Pills.
Er-"Be dsceiUed, but nsk for Hobenssck's Worm
Syrup and Liver Pills. and observe that each has the sigma
ture the Proprietor N iIoBENs AcK else are
genuine.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

The FoCRTH.-The celebration of our ma
sioaal~ independence in this city passed off
without accident. The day was unusually
pleasant, and the occasion was embraced by
p large Euszber of people from the country,
TO visit our town and participate in the cele-
bration of the day. The military companies
we're cut, also the fire companies and the
band. The exercises in the park were pray
er by til chaplain, Rev. A. Hanson reading
of Declaration Independence, by FL. Whit
lock; Grafton by A. J. Holder; and an adj
dress by H. B. Hinsdale. An elegant din
ncr was prepared and spread under an avn
ing in the park, by the ladies of the Episco-
pal Church. Between three and four hum
bred sat down to the table, In the evening
ice-creams, Strawberries and various delica-
cies were served in the park by the ladies
aforementioned. A brilliant display of fire
works also in the evening, accompanied by
the enlivening strains of music, added much
to the interest and pleasure of the occasion.
We are happy to learn that the ladies realized
n very handsome sum from the sale of the
good things offered, the aYails of which, it is
understood, are to be applied to the building
Of new church.
Nothing particularly occurred to mar the
festivities of the day. People generally APP
peared pleased aud satisfied.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

Gg Ii cannot have escaped the observa-
tion of many of our citizens, who participa-
ted in the celebration of the Fourth in this
city, that had there been Maine Liquor
Law in force, few--a vsry few, would have
been saved from disgracing themselves their
friends and their families. 1t is to be hoped
that before another anniversary Of our nation
81 independence shall come the prolific cause
of qualification will be removed from the State
But this excrescence on the proprieties Of the
day, was by no means chargeabIe to the ar
rangement; it was extraneous unbidden and
uninyted by any who had aaght to do with
the celebration proper nuisance that tags
after, on all great and public occasions.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08
Soar AND CANDLE FAcroRr.-Mr.

Soar AND CANDLE FACToRY.-Mr. R.
Waterhouse has recently purchased the Soap
and Candle Establishment, in the North
Ward, and has fitted it pin complete order
and is preparing to do business in this line,
on an extensive scale. He has procured a
foreman Of much experience, from the city
ofNew York; also, good supply of new
fixtures and materials, and intends to supply
the country, with articles in this line of bust
ness superior TO any establishment west Of
the Lake. Judging from the specimens OF
manufacture exhibited in his Factory, we
think he will be able to sustain his expressed
intention.
Mr.. Watorhouss designs to extend his
business so as to be able, not only to supply
all the demands of the trade in this City,
but will be in the market at Racine, Mil
waukee, and Chicago. That he has the
means at command, to do this, is unques-
tionable.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

PEACH TREEs.-We have heard much
complaint from people in this section, of the
apparent decay of peach trees, since the put
ting forth of the blossoms last spring
Doubtless, most every one in this county has
observed in many localities, the "curled leaf"
apparently whitening. The same condition
of the peach tree is said to be peculiar this
season, in the state of New York.
The Oaondaga Gazette, publishes what
it calls a certain remedy, and which is SO
very simple, it can be easily tried-it is this I:
aApply freely the worst lamp oil you can
procure, in circle around the body of tree"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

TREMENDOUS HAIL SToRM.-A hail storm
OF uncommon power and extent passed over
the eastern portions Of PENNSYLVANIA. New
York, and parts Of adjoining States on Fri
day afternoon, the lst inst. In the country
the fruits and haryests suffered much. many
farmers losing their entire crops. In the towns
and cities the destruction by hail. wind and
lightning was very great The hail came
down in masses, the stones being three and
four inches in diameter, as large as large ap-
pies. Various buildings were unrooied and
many thrown down.
In one of these calastrophes in New York,
three men were killed and seven seriously
injured Much injury was done to the build
ings near the Crystal Palace. In Williams
burg alone, the loss of property is estimated
at $4,000. The lightning struck at many
points and did much injury.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08
Erecdosn ~ Sue.eh.

We have omitted, heretofore, making any
remarks in respect to the riots at Quebec, and
Montreal, which took place few weeks ago
on the occasion of the Italian, Gavazza, lee
turing on Romanism and the Inquisition.-
We had supposed that these acts to restrain
the liberty of speech, were condemned by
men of all parties, and all religions in this
country; at least, we did not think that
apologists or jGstifers, could any where in
the free American States be found In this
belief, however, we were mistaken. The
Ereenaans Journal, the accredited organ OF
the Bishop in New York, in late number
speaking of Gavazza, and the Montreal riots,
says:
ave say further that any man who should
unwilingly or accidentally hear the Italian
BOBBY make use of such language and moi
forthwith break his mouth, must be possessed
of that pardonable exuberance of irrascible
nettle that distinguishes the man of honor
from the sneak"
A pretty condition of things, indeed il
would be, if it were allowable to break every
mans mouth who speaks sentiments repug
nant to the feelings of any particular party
or creed. But it seems this most Christian
Freenaas Journal, deems it perfectly in
keeping with good manners to snub any
mans nose, who speaks too freely on some
religious topics. Liberty of speech, and
free religious liberation, must and will be
maintained in this country, at all hazards
Let these rights be yielded, and there would
| be little left of our free institutions, worth
preserving. We areglad to know that the
Freemans Journal does not speak the senti
ments of hundreds and thousands of the re
ligious body, of which it processes to be The
exponent
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

In Paris, June %, after short illness, EMILY,
youngest daughter OF Charles M. and Emiiy u
Fowler, aged l6 years.
AS daughter and sister, she was greatly en-
deared 70 the domestic circle. Her social, intel
lectual and moral qualities were receiving an ear
" deyclonment, and were of high promise. Her
short life on earth has left behind it fragrance,
which viii be gratefully remembered. She had
early chosen Christ as her Teacher and Friend !;
and her death, we trust is but His call TO higher
sphere of activity in His service.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

HARBoR BoNps.-Our harbor bonds to
the amount of $500 have been sold in the
eastern market at 81 ,O2 on the dollar. The
balance, $500, it is expected win be nego-
tiated in a few days, on terms equally good
perhaps better. We believe there have
been no sales of bonds of any city, town or
railroad in this State, at better rate, if as
good, as the sale above mentioned. Our ci-
tv has not a dollar of old Indebtedness rest
ing upon It, and this fact must necessarily
carry q favorable influence with our bonds
in the market.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

The anniversary day of our National In
dependence was celebrated at Antioch, in a
manner calculated to awaken true patriotic
feeling, A very able and eloquent Grafton
was delivered by E. NJ. HAINEs, Esq, Of
Waukegan. The subject mainly dwelt up
on by the Speaker, was the Reforms of the
day." The sentiments he uttered, were truly
calculated to awaken the nobler feelings ofour
nature. Mr.. Haines was followed by Mr..
G. M. DEWEY, of Kenosha, in an extempo-
rapeous address, showing the relation be-
tween common schools, and civil liberty.
A very excellent picnic dinner was provi-
ded by the ladies of Antioch.
The following were the regular toasts Of
fercd on the occasion:
lst The President of the u. s.
I'd. The Governor of the State of Iii
nois.
Sd. The Orators Of the day.
4th. George Washington: The hero
whose successes were tempered with mode
ration, whose disappointments suffered, with
out despair
5th. The day zee celebrate: May it be
commemorated by acts which will ever be
characteristic of American Institutions.
9th. The american Eagle: A pro-
tector to the oppressed and terror to ty-
rants.
7th. Our National Flag: May it tri-
umphantly wave over every division of the
Globe.
9Th. The State Of Illinois: Though
not greatest in amount of population--yet
equal in patriotism.
9th. Antioch: We here sce this day
good representation of the patriotism per-
vading the Union.
10th. The Army and Navy of the Uni
ted States.
18th. The Fourth Of Jaly, 177e:-
That day on which our patriotic forefathers
placed their signatures to that glorious doc,,-
ment giving to America, her freedom; may
it be celebrated long after the last child OF
tyranny is born.
18th. The Constitution of TIE United
States: Like the Sun, partially eclpsed by
dark spots.
18th. The Ledies Rights: We will
ever acknowledge, whenever we see them writ
ten as we have this day, in such Capital let
tiers upon our festive board.
BY L. NJ. HAINEs, ESQ.
The Young Ladies Of the occasion: Fair
est Lilies of the Prairie-may the morning
sun of their existence, ere long become the
glory of--some mans happiness.
Ely @. NJ. DEWEY.
The day ace celebrated: Sacred in his
tory, as the birthday of American hide
pendence; may the sun, as it declines be-
hind the Western horizon, today. set upon
more human beings enslaved, or oppressed
By tyranny than upon any future anniyer-
sary of this day.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

The Milwaukee Free Democrat, publishes
some disclosures of frauds on the State
Treasury, which it would seem ought to at
tract some public attention. Facts and fig
ures are given from documents on file at
Madison, which appear to be difficult to con-
trovert. 1t is said, however, that no notice
whatever, will be taken by the party in pow
er, of these transactions-it is all in the
great democratic family-so let it pass
Suppose few hundred dollars are now and
then flched out the peoples treasury, to Law
ish on political favorites; whose business is
it! We shall see.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

EFFECT OF WAR ON RussIA.-In an ar
ticle taken from the London Times, the effect
on Russia of war in Europe, is very ably
considered. Should the existing difficulties
between Russia and Turkey lead to hostili-
ties, other nations would unavoidably be In
volved in the contest. The interests of Eng
land and France, would induce these nations
to take sides with the Sultan. In such an
event the Times uses the following language
in respect to the attitude in which Russia
would be placed.
"The powers of attack of Russia are linn
ite1 to the line Of operations on the Danube
everywhere else she would be thrown on the
defensive. In the Black Sea and in the Bal
tic, two close seas which she has not mari
time power to command, her ports would be
closed, her trade annihilated, and probably
her naval establishments destroyed In Geor-
g!a AMI Circassia, where the native tribes
have maintained their ground for so many
years, single handed against the Imperial ar
mics, the commencement of hostility with
the Porte would once give fresh intensity to
the war. From Persia on the one side TO
Poland and Finland on the other, the coloss-
al empire Of Russia is assalable on multi
tude OF points of its huge circumference, and
whateYor its military resources may be, it is
impossible that they should be concentrated
with efect, when every frontieralikc demands
her vigilance and her protection. The mari
time trade Of the empire can be completely
stopped by closing the narrow apertures of
the Bosphorus and the Sound, and, Judging
by the effects of the continental system on
Russia in 1910, that measure alone would act
with great severity on the Imperial Govern
ment."
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

Liquor QUEsrIoN.-lt is hardly a sup
possible case, that any political party will
make defence of the liquor traffic, part Of
its creed and attempt to rally its strength
against prohibitory liquor laws. That there
are politicians who rely upon the aid of rum,
to carry their favorite measures, will not be
disputed; but that the entire party, or even
the majority of any one party, can be in
duced from political or other considerations,
to take sides with free trade in intoxicating
drinks, is impossible. There is too much
virtue and intelligence among the people, to
allow of any general political control, guided
by such influences. But after all, there are
particular localities all over the country
where anti-liquor avs have, and will con-
tinue to be, denounced as anti-democratic, and
where open appeals will be made to party,
to rally in defence OF the traffic.
During the la:e election in Michigan, the
opposition to the liquor law in some parts OF
the State made stseng appeals to party to
aid in defeating the measure. AS speci-
men of this kind of political appeal, we take
the following from Detroit correspondent
of the n. Y. Tribune:
"You will perceive by referring to it that
Detroit gave a majority of 200 in favor of
the law, and you will also see that the WITH,
With, and With Wards, the only Wards
in the city that can Invariably he relied up
on to give a Democratic majority, were the
only ones that gave a majority against the
lawl The election went off very quietly ex-
cept in the WITH and With Wards, where
the "united Democracy" were fighting all
the time. During the day band of music
paraded the streets bearing banner having
this inscription" Democrats Protect ger
rights, which ger fathers fought for Hurrah,
for Wine and Beer.T' 1t was followed by
two beer wagons, which supplied the Dem
ocrats" with beer gratis. In every ward in
the city as much was given away as could be
drank. In the With Ward alone, over 400
Germans got drunk on it. 1t was furnished
chiefly by leading brewers in this city,"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

SERIOUS AFFRAY IN New YoRK.-The
4th was celebrated in grand style. A num-
Der of accidents caused by carelessness occur
red:
A Riot occurred in the morning. Fire
arms and paving stones were used by the
Irish, and many of the Police and citizens
were seriously injured. The riot was caused
by the running away of pair of horses at
tached to an Omnibus which came in con-
tact with the Hibernian Company and broke
their ranks, when they pulled the driver from
his seat and beat him so badly that his life is
considered in danger. The rioters were n
nally snbdued and SO arrested.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

COUNTY RAIL ROAD LoAN.-The bill al
lowing the county of Kenosha to loan its
credit to the Kenosha and Rock River Rail
Road had not up to our latest advices been
finally disposed Of The bill passed the
House last week (having previously passed
the Senate) with au amendment exempting
the Western Assembly District from its pro-
visions. The Senate has refused to concur
in the amendment and unless the House re-
cedes, the bill cannot pass.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-07-08

HoAoway's Ointment and Pills, an Erect
lent Remedy for Old Wounds, Sore Legs
and .ScrofMq.-Mr. Turner Of Ps ,esl
suffered for two years from. q dreadful sore
leg, the diseased part extending from the foot
to the knee, and causing a severe scorbutic
affection, which spread over the whole sur
face of the leg. He tried every available
remedy without being able to heal or even to
do the least good whatever to it. AT length
he commenced using Holloways Ointment
and Pills, and to the establishment of him.
self and others who had seen the dreadful
state of his leg, these fine medicines effected a
sound cure in about FIVE weeks