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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20
From the GAINESVILLE Standard.
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INr. Editor Sc
With view of estimating properly the re-
latiye advantages in respect to position of our
several lake shore cities, have lately been
turning my attention the map. Two facts
forced themselves upon my notice at once
i. That kenosha is the nearest point OF
access on the lake, ina direct line, from James
ville.a.e .l 80 s,ss,els g,a.
2. That it Is the nearest commercial point
on the lake to Galena and Dubuque, and the
best portion of the Wisconsin mineral region.
These are important facts, and though per
haps not new to you, they never before at
trac ted my notice. a s.
Another fact as regards Kenosha or which
until lately, have not been fully aware its
harbor capacities, and shipping facilities are
equal to the best on the western shores of the
Lake do not make this as a random as
sertion. The opinion is the result of close
observation and inquiry during late sojourn
of few DAYS at that point. The expenditure
of the means now on hand will be sufficient
in the opinion of practical men, to place the
harbor in fully and permanently available
condition for purposes of commercial securl-
tv and trade, and this before the opening Of
another season. But little additional piering
or other work, is required to open the south
mouth Of the river for vessels and steamers
of an ordinary draft.
1 have stated that the harbor advantages
of Kenosha are eguai to the best on the Lake.
They may be made superior.-Therc are
te0 mouths to the river here one called the
north and the other the s0nth-the distance
from one to the other, in direct course, about
half a mile The north mouth of the stream
is equally susceptible Of improvement with
tho south and the stream itself, forming a
kind of semi-circle with an intervening belt
or island of high land, is of sufficient depth,
width, and length, for any extent or charac-
ter of commercial demand ever likely to arise.
With an improvement of both mouths, mat
ter which can easily be accomplished, it may
be made at once the most accessible, secure
and capacous harbor on Lake Michigan -
n harbor into which there may be safe and rea-
DIV ingress, and ont Of which there may be safe
and ready egress, at one point or the other,
in any direction of wind or stress of weather.
1t is unnecessary for me to dwell upon, or
even sHygest, the importance of these consl-
deratiOns
What | desire is, that the several facts |
hive adyerted to, may be placed in connec-
ton, forthe purpose of exhibiting another fact,
as sequence of the former which in my view,
is quite essential should be understood and
appreciated, viz: That Kenosha is the most
favorable and natural point of connection on
Lake Michigan for GAINESVILLE and South ives
tern Wisconsin, or the leal region, AMI that
the highest interest of all parties can in no
other way be so fully met and subserve |, as
bv the contamination of the proposed rail
road union (rio Keno>ha, Geneva, GAINESVILLE,
Galena and Dubuque.) between Lake Michi-
ran, the Rock River and the Mississippi.
C. NJ. -
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

10 New York, Nav II.

/ TIA New York, May y.
The Steamer Prometheus, from San Juan
whence she.sailed on the 4th inst, has arr.
we'd at this port. She brings 400 passengers
$4,000 in gold dust on freight, and large
amount in the hands of passengers.
She left the United States sloop-of-wai
! Cyane at San JUAN.
The Steamers Brother Jonathan and Nor
them Light sailed from San francisco on the
18th of April full of passengers. a
The following are the names of those XII
led by the explosion of the Steamer Jenny
Lind: sal-~s,-.s sa.. -,rs--. I'D :.
Noah Ripley, wife and four children: G..
A. Sheldon; Mrs. KimbalI, Judge White OF
San Jose; Frank Bosworth, L. F. Drake,
Mrs. Page and child, Mr. Carpenter, Mr..
Murphy, of San Jose; the two stewards, and
others whose names are not ascertained-in
all twe,ity-one q s. k%A s #@& @Ak
Those scalded were, VIM Bell of Wiscon-
sin, since dead; G. F. Collyer of Racine
r. A. Wyman, do; S. Harper, Pennsylva-
MIA; and several Others whose names are not
rreported--the total number scalded is nine
teen. -a
The wreck of the Jenny Lind was towed
into harbor. A coroner's inquest was being
held.
An attempt was made to burn the steamer
Winfield Scott, laying in the harbor on the
night of the l4th, by laying train of com
bustibles, but the plot was discovered, and
the consummation of the deed prevented.
The steamer Norherner, which left San
Francisco on the 18th April took $500
900 III dust
The Democratic State Convention was to
meet at Benecia on the goth of April to no.
inmate State officers. Gov. Big!er has de-
clined being a candidate for reelection.
The members of the Assembly from San
Francisco, who had resigned, had all been
reelected by upwards of 1000 majority.
A Mr.. Murdoch, merchant, had been as
sassinated at Shasta, by gambler named J..
Nolead, who was taken by the citizens and
hung the same evening. -.
The Steamer S. S. Lewis was entirely
broken to pieces in twenty four hours after
going ashore. Frs @f.+~ ?.
The intelligence from the mining districts
was favorable.
A large amount Of the recent importations
Of provisions proved to be in damaged
condition and purchasers refused to buy.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20
Farther News perESteamcr Cambria.
New York. Nav II.

The rebels in China had threatened to
take Shanghai. Fifty thousand men were
engaged in taking Nankin; in the engage
ment the Imperial Commander-in-chc was
killed. @
The Emperor had issued a proclamation
calling upon his people for help, and it was
feared he would be dethroned, unless some
European power should interfere.
The Opium trade in China had been le-
Called.
1t was rumored that a large force had been
sent by the Chinese government to watch the
Japan expedition.
Adviees from Australia, of the 2nd Feb
ruary, say that the yield Of gold was undimi-
nished, and that several new fields had been
discovered.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

re- A Boston correspondent of the New
York Eceniog Post says the attempt to raise
by subscription fund to pay off the incum-
brances on Mr.. WEBsTER's estate, which has
been feebly languishing for some time, has at
length totally extinguished by the presenta-
ton of claim for ten thousand dollars, by Ca
LEB CUSHING, on account of money loaned to
Mr.. WEBSTER. The writer adds that as there
is an indefinite amount outstanding of SINH
lar Obligations incurred by Mr. WEBSTER, ii
is hardy likely that the committee on the
fund will resume their labors.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

CANAL SALEs.-The sales Yesterday
amounted to about 100000. The sales
during the week have amounted to about
100000. The Granger lot bid in by the
Canal Trustees day before yesterday, at $751;
600 was bid of yesterday by John Went
worth for $23,500 The lands have gone
eytravigantly high. Not even the most san
guine spectators anticipated such prces-
The city has been full of people from all
parts of the country with cash to invest, a
good share of which is yet on hand. So we
may expect lively time in the real estate
market during the next four weeks. 1t is
not unlikely that another million will be in
vested in real estate in and about the city
within month Chicago Tribune, 1911
INST
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

FRrIrs OF LIrIGATIoN.-The Poughkeep-
sic Eagle gives few instances in which the
blessings of litigation had been fully deve!o-
ped. One of the cases was decided at a cost
of not less than 5000. in which the matter in
dispute was twenty-five cents. \ verdict OF
$500 was riyen in another case in the same
court, because one man accused another OF
stealing a peek of potatoes. Another has
been in court four years, which IS based up
on a question whether or not man took
file, worth four shillings, when he paid for a
small one. worth no more than tive.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

NoRwALK, May I.
Cause Of The NorwaK Tragedy.-The
Coroners Jury brought in their verdict at 0
O'Clock last night. After detailing all the
facts in the case, they came tothe conclusion
that the immediate cause of the disaster was
the criminal reklessness of the engineer in
charge of the train, though they do not think
that the entire responsibility rests upon him.
In relation to the rumors in circulation in re-
gard to the directions of the conductor to the
engineer, as to the rate of speed at which he
should 60 thro' Norwalk, the jury say that,
after the most careful inquiry, they do not
hesitate to pronounce them sheer tabrica-
tons.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Bills in the following list of Western Banks are
ccciyed on deposit by the City Bank, in this city
STOCK SECURITY BANKS.
Bank oi America Chicago.
Chicago Bank,
City Bank,
Commercial Bank, '
Marine Bank I"
Merchants q Mechanics Bank, Chicago.
Union Bank,
Mechanics Bunk, Chicago
Bank Of Lucas & Simnnds, Springfield
Clark's Exchange Bank, -
Bank of Ottown, Otiown.
Central Bank, PEORIA
Rock Island Bank, Rock Island
Stock Security Bank, Dnnville.
Bcvidere Bank. Bclvidcre.
Mechanics Il Farmers Bank, Springfield.
Quincy City Bank, Quincy.
I,d,rdfual and other issues.
Wis; Marine & Fire Insurce Co., Crfs of Deposit!
Bank OF America, Washington.
Merchants & Mechanics Bank, Crfs of Deposit.
Southwestern Plank Road, Checks.
Chicago Bank. II. Burch & Co., Checks
City Bank, Bradley, Curss & Co.
Union Plank Road Co., Michigan City. "
Richmond's Exchange Bank.
Illinois River Brink.
Lucas & SimondS, Checks.
Clark &. Bros, ST. Louis, Checks.
Bclvderc Bank, Belvidere-Alex. Nicely.
Michigan Banks.
Ohio Banks.
Indiana, Mississippi g. Kentucky Banks.
Erie Bank, Pennsy lvana.
Newport Safely Fund Bank, Kentucky, 5ds
The to2ociag, which hare more or less Circulatto,
are not taken at all.
Fnrmers' Bank, Chicago.
Bank of Chcago-SeIh Paine.
Bank of Commerce.
Oswego g. Indiana Plank Road. Jeiiet. ..a
Isoganport Insurance Co.. Indiana.
AdriIn insurance. Co., Michigan
Milwaukee Bank.
Rock IslDnd Bank Cheeks.
Washington, ID. G.. Bank
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

A SPECIALIZING DocToR.-Mr. Harris OF
the Cleveland Herald, now at the Chicago
land sale, relates The following:
We heard good anecdote Of DIR. Egan,
one of the successful operators which illus
trates the ruling passion. The good Doctor
was called recently to prescribe for a lady
patient-The potions We're duly prepared
and when he was about Withdrawing the la
dy very naturally inquirel--"Doctor, whel
are they to be taken! "Quarter down, bal
ance in one, two, and three years. was the
prompt reply.-"Good morning,madam," ant
the land alopathist bowed himself out Will
his usual suavity.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

The SPIRIT RAPPINGs.-One of the
churches in the Presbytery of Chilieothe has
suspended two of It's members who have been
engaged in spirit rapping' The Presbytery
adopted the following resolution as to the
Rappings:
@Resolved, That the practice of Spirit Rap
pings $50 called) as it prevails in many parts
Is, in view of this Prosbytery, revival OF
the old abomination of necroInancv, so deci-
dedly condemned in the word of God"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Saakes.-The Sacramento papers state
that the immense volume of water that has
come down from above, spreading itself i'll
places back to the very base of the mountains
has had the effect of drowning out thousands
of snakes from their holes, and bearing them
headloEg with the current The levee front
ing the city has been literally lined with them,
so much so, that many persons passing close
to the waters edge, have made pastime Of
killing them and throwmgtheir bodies on the
embankment, where they are counted at eve
nv few PAGES
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

4 Most dreadtm Death.-A gentleman
in Paris, feeling a slight itching i'll his ear,
took up a friction match in order to dispel it.
In the ardor of conversation he was sus-
tanning he itroduced the suphurous end the
contact soon produced ignition, and the DOR
ny timing of the ear caught on fire, portion
of the sulphur adhered to the flesh and burnt
there persistently. The unfortunate man new
er spoke again. His sufferings were so ago
nizing that his tongue became powerless and
after two days torment and unayailing efforts
of the surgeons, he died.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20
yh;,,ySr Hours from (yL;cooo to 40

TMrty-.SIr Hours from Chicogo to Aew
Torkt-The Lightning Express Train by
the Southern Michigan Rail Road common
ced yesterday running thro' to Monroe in
Eight hours. Passengers by this route leave
Chicago at A. Nj. daily, reach Monroe at
2 p NJ. thence 90 by steamboat directly to
Buffalo, without landing, meeting the Early
Express train for New York and arriving in
that city in ThirtY-.Sir Hours from Chicago,
This is rapid work. s aS 8tAe@
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20
Erport of Fat Cottlc.-On Tuesday |;

Export Of Fat Cott'e.-On Tuesday last
n drove of 1870 fat cattle were driven through
this City, en- route for the New York City
Market.-They are to be shipped at Sheboy-
gan, for Chicago, where they will be placed
upon Railroad ears to perform the Remainder
of their journey.-Their average weight on
foot, is little over 1900 pounds-all in OK
cellent condition.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

STAGE UPsET.-This morning as the
stage was returning from the r. r. Depot,
on the arrival of the train from Milwaukee,
loaded with passengers, it was upset at the
corner of Bluff and Milwaukee Sts., and two
ladies were severely hurt. They were carried
to the Merchants Hotel, where skilful surgi-
cal aid was extended to them. The rest OF
the passengers escaped unhur.-JaaesaWe
Items
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Eg- During the past 3or 4 days we have
had plenty of rain-not too much however,
The ground seemed to be dry and rain was
very much needed. The winterwheat crops
look very promising-farmers from the colrn-
try SAY they never looked better.-Beriia Mes
SPnGer
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

The INDIANA FREE BANKs.-The Gin.
cinnati Price Current intimated belief that
not more than oae-ttird of the free banks in
Indiana We're safe. The indianapolis Senti-
mel endorses this and said the Auditor was
about taking measures to suppress such OF
those banks as had been established in vio-
ation of law. Mr.. Ellis, late Auditor, on
reading this, addressed a note to the present
Auditor, Dunn, enquiring if, during his off
cial term, any Bank had been established
in violation of law. In reply, Mr.. Dunn
says: know of no banks having been es-
tablished contrary to law, underline free bank
ing law of Indiana. Good securities are on
Opposite in this Office for the bank paper
issued, and it is yet to appear whether any
banks are violating the law under which they
are acting"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN RAnRoAD.-Mr.
Lee, the Chief Engineer Of the Southern
Wisconsin Railroad Company, makes the
whole length of the road, including the Ga
Iona branch, little short of lO7 miles. The
distance from GAINESVILLE to Dubuque is %
miles, being about three miles longer than an
air hue. The average cost to complete the
road is 25,OO0 per mile. The heaviest
work will be in getting down to the MiSSis
sippi ut Sinippi Hollow, tunnclling through
two ridges on the Galena branch, and
and hri Lying the Pecatonica and Sugar nv
ers.-JaaesrWe Stamford.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

W'tater Vheuf.-The wheat crop never
presented at this stage of its growth, so prom
ising an appearance as now it does, in this
section of Wisconsin.
The crop is even, the whole ground iscov-
cred and it presents such an affiuence of col
ors as dazzles the eve Of the agricultural con-
noisseur.-SheboYgaa Chronicle.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Olympia, at the head of Puget Sound, will
it is said, he the seat of the Territorial Gov
eminent for the new territory of Washington
A seycnty-four can always safely ride at an
rhor within a mile of the bluff there; and al
certain tides she may approach the shore
within plank's length. 1t is thought al
the Department Of the Interior, that OlvmPia
is to become the great commercial point il
OREGON .H..- .ssa.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

NEGOTIATIONS CoNPLETED.-The nego-
tlations heretofore referred to between the Val
ley and Kenosha railroads, We're completed
and the contract signed last Wednesday eve
ming and an arrangement was also perfected
with the Southern Wisconsin and kenosha
roads. All parties are well pleased as they
all have right to be, the ARRANGEMENTS be
ing mutually beneficial to all concerned. This
Is one Of the cheering results of last Tuesdays
vote-JdaespWe Gazette.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

FrrrING UP THE FAIR GRoUNDs.-Mr.
IxGuAM, secretary of the State Agricultural
Society, visited our city last week for the pur-
pose OF stalking out the fair grounds. Ten
acres are To be inclosed with tight fence
seven feet high. Other grounds have been
secured to be used As circumstances may re-
quirA The grounds to be enclosed embrace
the grove on the west bank of the river few
rods south of the rcd mill, and part of the
cleared field of Mr.. Crangle. The location is
the best that could have been made. 1t is
central and affords an ample protection against
the sun and the dust, while an abundant sup
ply of pure water for stock is found near by.
This city is authorized to expend $500 IN
the fitting up of these grounds 1t will he
necessary to raise as much more by private
subscription. Our citizens viii soon be wait
ell upon for this purpose. We are confident
that their subscriptions will be both general
and liberal Waterto,en Chronicle.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Rg~ The St. Louis Republican notices the
arrival in that city, by the steamer Illinois,
of four hundred Mormons from England,
Scotland and Wales, en- route for the Salt
Lake Valley, under the guidance Of three
Anercian Mormon preachers.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

gg Perform good deed, speak kind
word, bestow pleasant smile whenever YOU
have opportunity. and you will receive Undue
time. the same in return. Depend upon it
the happiness YOU bestow on others is refec-
ted back to your own bosom.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

pg- We see not, in this life, the end of
human actions-sheir influence never dies.
In every widening circle, it reaches beyond
the grave. II lives when their author IS dead,
reaching to all coming time, for good or for
evil, the destinies OF generations now unborn.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

N Always have a book or paper within
your reach, which YOU may catch up at youl
odd minutes.
Resolve to edge in a little reading every
day. if it is but single sentence. If you
can give fifteen minutes day, IT will be felt
at the end of the year; AMI man may be
thinking when about his work.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

The following from the Boston Olive
Branch, is suggestive of reform IN printing
establishments ins the United States. Ii
says:
:" Our rooms are well earpeted, and the
girls do not come till nine or ten O'Clock in
the mornidg, retiring in good season, Season,
seldom making over seven or eight hours a
day. Smart compositers can in that time
earn from to 5 per week. We have also
one female clerk out of the three we employ.
Added to this, one desk has been occupied
by female editor as our assistant at a sal,l-
~ of 5000. She has spent seven hours a
day in the office, for five days in the week.
We generally have in oul Office an organ
and piano forte, and have music at all
hours when the ladies feel like PLAYING.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

TUE SANDWICH lsLANDs.-A despatch
from Washington confirms the report that
the Hawaiian Government has proposed y
to the United States for annexation. The
matter is now under adyiscment by the Ca
binpt.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

.SpriHg Bustncss IN Gaieaa.-It is esti-
mated by competent judges, that the amount
of business done here this spring has exceed
ed that of any previous spring by at least
one Hird. So SAYS the Advertiser.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

A CuALLExGE TO THE WoRLD.-The
owners of the Clipper Ship, Sopereiga OF
the Seas, which has just made such an extra
ordinary run home from the Sandwich ISL
ands, offer to sail their famous clipper against
any vessel aioat for $4,000 or 100000.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

The difference between charge and a
Minister resident is this: tho Minister resi-
dent is accredited to the Sovereign; a Change
is accredited to the Secretary of State.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

A Norwegian, in the employ of ]. NJ. Nor
ton in GAINESVILLE, and who WAS employed in
the saw mills of that gentlemen, was drown
ed in the river yesterday. He had been sent
into the river above the dam, with boat, to
secure a log that was floating down the stream
His body has not yet been recovered.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Ixs- The Steam.r Hendrix Hudson Is to
run regularly from Buffalo to Green Bay.
Her first trip will be on the 18th inst, from
Buffalo.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Balance Of 7'rdde,--Thc National Intelli-
pencer, in an article on our foreign indebted
ness. shows that balance of trade against us
the last year exceeds seventy-seren millions.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Horrible. "A little girl threeor four years
old was burned to death in this city a few
days since. She was at play in the field
with other children round a Sumption which
her clothes took fire and she was burned to
death before assistance could be rendered.
The father was drunk at the time, 4 the moth
er was away attempting BY hard labor to OBJ
tain the means Of support for her little chill
.dren. 1t Is said at the time the child was
burned the father had the jug in charge and
could not spend time to attend the funeral
.4driaa Hateh Toner. 7a s,a,-g
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

! Wonderful PresereotioR.--A gentleman
direct from California, informs us that some
time after the wreck Of the Independence, a
child Of Mr.. A. A. Darlington, formerly of
Platteville, Wisconsin, about three years old,
was found atsea, floating on SPAR He had
probably been placed there by his parents,
both of whom were lost. The mother was
the daughter of the late Charles Gear, ESQ.,,
of New Diggings, Wisconsin.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

A new Trust Company with a capital of
one million, of which Elisha Riggs and 9TH
er large capitalists, stand at the head, is about
to be put in operation in New York. 1t is
called the United States Trust Company. and
its capital is to be invested in mortgages
United States Stocks and of the State of New
York only.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

&c" An American writer says that almost
every woman in Paraguay cheacs tobacco.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

Rzs"The city and county of st. Louis have
resolved by a vote of the people in favor
thereof, on the 25th of April to issue its
Bonds for 100000 to aid the North Mis-
souri, and Iron Mountain Railroads.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-05-20

EE" There will be added to the shipping
on the lakes, this season. eight new steamers,
Is propelers, and 70 sail vessels