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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
Homestead Bill.

J The Senate, on the DIST inst. adopted
Senator Hunters substitute for the House
Bill, extending presumption rights to act
/ ual settlers. the same to be paid for at
prices graduated from a dollar and TWEEN
ty-tive cents to twenty-five cents per
acre also allowing the States in which
the lands lie to take it at the graduated
prices for the purposes Of internal i'm
proyements, when sanctioned by legisla-
tive enactment Of the sid States.
The provisions in regard to the Home
stead are contained in sections eight and
nine, as follows:
Sec. 8. That any free white person who
is at the head of family, who has ar
rived at the age of twenty-one years, and
is capable of holding lands under the laws
Of the State in which the lands lie. shall.
from and after the passage Of this act, be
entitled to enter one quarter section Of
vacant and unappropriated public land,
and no more, which may at the time the
application is made be subject to private
entry, or quantity equal thereto. to be
located in a body, in conforming with the
legal subdivisions of the public lands.
IS1' =. Alldt VIC person applying IOt
the benefit of the eighth section of this
act, shall, upon application to the Regis
ter Of the Land Office in which he or she
is about to make such entry, make Aft
dayit before said Register that he or she
is the head Of family or is twenty-onc
years Of age. and that such application is
made for his or her exclusive use and
benefit and those specially mentioned
herein, and not, either directly or indi-
rectly. for the use or benefit of anv 9th
er person or persons whomSoever; and,
upon making the affidavit as herein re
quired and filing it with the Register, he
or she shall thereupon be permitted to
enter the quantity ofland spccified--pro-
yided, however, that no certificate shall
be given, or patent issued until the eX-
piration of the five years from the date
of such entry, and until the person or
persons entitled to the land so entered
shall have paid for the same twenty-five
cents per acre, or, if the lands have been
in market over twenty years, twelve and
a half cents per acre.
The bill was passed, yeas &c, nays IL.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
The Exercises at the School House.

The concert at the Free School House
on Thursday evening was attended by a
crowd, and the satisfaction was universal.
The scveralpartS were admirably perform
ed rejecting credit no less on the proficien-
cy of the pupils than the industry and
ability of the instructor and leader on
this occasion.
At the close of the singing exercises
Mr.. Dew off the principal made a parting
address to the citizens, which elected
much feeling. Col. Frank replied express
ing the universal regret felt that the prn-
cipal found it necessary to sever the re-
lations existing, which though but recent
ly formed, were of a character to lead to
the wish that they might be enduring.
The scholars Of the school, then, as o
token of their love and regard for the
principal presented him silver cup. The
presentation was entirely unexpected by
him, and his reply exhibited the kindly
emotions which such expressions Of at-
lection and appreciation on the part Of
the scholars might be supposed to occa-
sion.
A splcndidly bound volume of Shak-
spear was also presented to Miss Boswell
first assistant in the upper department,
who also takes permanent leave Of the
school.
The exercises were both pleasing and
profitable, and in expressing regret at
the loss of Mr.. DeWolf and Miss Buswclj,
| from the school we also express the hope
that the School may be as fortunate in
! their successors.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
From California and the Pacific.

BY the arrival at New York from As
pinwalI of the Steamship North Star we
have California papers to tie lst of this
month, brought down to Ianama by the
Steamship Uncle Sam, The passengers
who came by the two Steamers made the
trip through to New York in twenty
days and fifteen hours, being the short
est time yet made between the two ports.
The news is not important. Consider
able local excitement had been created
by the democratic elections for delegates
TO the State convention for the nominal
ton of congressman. In San Francisco
some fighting took place at the polls, in
the course Of which one man was shot.
The Broderick party succeeded i'll elect
ing their delegates. The news from the
mines is OF a most satisfactory descrip-
ton. Rich digglngs have been discover
ed i'll various localities. and the miners
generally meeting with success. Muir
derS and attempts to murder appeT to bc
on the increasc.--Joseph Mansfield. edi-
tor of the san Joaquin Republican, at
Stockton. was shot by Mr.. John Tabor.
editor of the Journal, on 22d ult. Tabor
is in prison. y difficulty occurred be
tween Mr.. Batcman, father of the Bate
man children, and Mr. Soul, of the San
/ Francisco Chronicle, in consequence OF
some structures made in a prize drama
III which Il revolver was used. Nothing
serious resulted from it however. VIM.
Sheppard was convicted Of the murder OF
! II. c. Day, and has been sentenced to be
hung on the 2Sth instant VIM. NJ Fol
cy plead guilty Of manslaughtcr for the
killing of J. d. Dunn. of the Police Ga
zette, and was sentenced to the State
prison for trhec years.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

E& According to best authorities
Cholera is pronounced to be not conta-
gous. People therefore run no risk eth
er in attending upon those sick with it,
or from its presence in the neighborhood.
The fatality sometimes attending upon it,
in families. or in small circles, we are sure
is to be attributed more to the fear and
mental excitement occasioned by its pre-
sencc, than from any thing in the disease
itself A very common diarrh@a can be
readily brought to fatal termination il
the person Is in the frame of mind to ag-
gravate 1t CalmneSs and courage are
what are wanted. Recollect. whether it
be to so now or tarry longer that Prov
idence who doeth all things well. can have
nothing but good in store for all his chill
dren.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

OUR citizens have long ago discovered
the value Of the Waukesha stone, We
have in our office a very large imposing
stone from the quarry, in use for 8 or 10
years, and still as firm and smooth rs
glass. 1t is far better than any marble
imposing stone which we have had in use
for half the timc.--NiiuaAdee Sentinel
We have one of the same kind, and
would not exchange it for dozen Of the
ordinary marble ones. We have often
wondered why there were so many in
different imposing stones in the printing
Offices Of the state. when This Waukcsha
stone could be had as cheap as the poor
ones in use.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
Affective.

Geo C. Nanny and wife of this city,
died yesterday after short illness, of a
disease pronounced cholera. Mr.. Man
ny was among the very first settlers o.
the city, and both himself and partner,
were endeared by many virtues to cir
Gle of friends as large as the extent OF
their acquaintance. We need not add
that this dispensation has cast a gloom
over the whole city. A child Of theirs
was buried day before yesterday, and
while we write Mrs. Aver, the mother OF
Mrs. Nanny, lies at the point of death in
the same house. 1t is seldom we are
called on to record a dispcnsation so af-
flictive.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

The Lovers Of Pleasure at Green
Bay, have been enjoying regular sail
boat race on the Fox River, between
Green Bay and Depere. Six boats were en-
tered for the race, and the winner was
presented with silver cup worth S25.
We notice our old friend T. p. Green
among the contestants and are quite sure
from our experience Of his nautical skill
acquired in pleasant sails with him over
the same spot, if he had had fair start
which it appears he had not, he would
not have been second best. We can
think of no more agreeable or innocent
pleasure than this.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04


LOCATION OF THE LUNArIc ASYLUM
We learn that the Commissioners of the
Lunatic Asylum have concluded to locate
it upon tract of land belonging TO Ex-
Gov. FARwELL, across the Fourth Lake,
in the vicinity of McBride's Point, The
lot contains one hundred acres, fronting
upon the lake, and it is a spot of unsur-
passed natural loneliness. The scenery
is bold and beautiful the land of great
fertility, and now covered with native for
est trees, ~. F.,
The State pays to Mr.. FARwELL $500
for the site. which is worth at least $50
per acre. We consider this selection a
good one, and the best that, under all the
circumstances could be made.
The preparation ofthe ground, and the
erection of suitable buildings, will be i'm
mediatcly commenced.-MadiSon Ay,guS.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
W. I. COLEMAN, See.
MORE DAMAGE BY THE SroRM.--W

MORE DAMAGE BY THE SToRM.--W e
learn that the building occupied as the
Office of the "Emigranten," the Norwe-
gian paper published at lnmans'ille, was
partly blown down during the heavy
wind of Monday evening, aud much dam
age done to the material of the office.
The roof aud one gable We're blown down
upsetting ,he cases of type and scatter
ing and destroying large quantity OF
the unbound pages Of hymn book
which had been printed and We're ready
for the bindery. The damage is estima-
ted at from 81, 500 to $4,000. Consid-
erabie damage was also done to other
buildings in the neighborhood. We
hear also of damage done to buildings
in Shopiere, but are not informed Of the
particulars.-J0ieSciHe Gazette.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES A. Brown.
son, the Roman Catholic Journalist is
said 70 hare come out in favor Of, what is
called ''Nativism = but the Pilot a Ro-
man Catholic newspaper, appears to have
preceded him by the publication Of the
following paragraph;
Wv ould it not be well to natu"alizc all
respectable Catholic emigrants as soon as
the laws will permit, and then, in order
to chechmate the German, French. Ital
ian and Irish imported radicals and an
archists to agree 10 an alteration Of The
nQtUTGLi1 alton hcS 2"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
AMOS KENDALL ANpTH HIGHER Tiw.

AMOS KENDALL. AND THE Higher Iiw
When Amos Kendall was. Postmaster
General, the Charleston Is. CO. postmas-
ter wrote to him that he had refused to
deliver certain Anti-Slayery publications,
and had destroyed them. To this Amos
sent a reply rather approving of tho post
masters doings and misdoings ami il
this reply he says
BY no act or direction of mine. official
orprivatc, could be induced to aid know
ingly in giving circulation to papers of
this description, directly or indirectly
We o,re an obligation 10 The lars. but a
higher one to the communities in which
we live; and if the former be perverted
to destroy the latter, it, is patriotism 10
disregard them. Entertaining these
views, cannot sanction, and will not con-
denim the step you have taken"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

EEWc have before US copy Of The
Daily Madison A5gus, and we must dc
the person who has charge Of its mechan-
ical department, the justice to say, that
for neatness, and taste. and beauty gen
orally. We never saw lis superior in the
newspaper world.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

GAME LAw.-The act amending the
Game law of.his State, changes the time
from the 10Th Of August to the 18th 0
July. when it shall be lawful to kill plai
ric chickens, &c. and entirely prohibit,
persons from TRAPPING quails. grouse OF
prairie chickens" at any season, except
Oh their own premises.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

One correspondent from Nebraska tells
"a story" which is rather hard. He
says:
1T seems to be a purpose prepense to
have it slave State. There is story
abroad. that At all the ferries over the
Missouri River they have a COW tied, and
a committee watch all Immigrants. The
Committee ask Of each Immigrant what
animal that is. Bhe says n Coio,' al,
neil, he goes over But if he anS,rcrs
Il keou,' they tuJm him back" Is the
Union safc2
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

ES The last Madison .4rgus contains
at length the opinion of Justice Crawford
dissenting from the opinion Of Justice
Smith on the point that Congress pos
sesscs no authority to legislate on the
subject OF the reclamation of fugitive
slaves, and dissenting from both Smith
and Wilton on several other points there
in alluded to. On the first point Mr.
Crawford urges no reason for his opinion
but considers the point well established
by decisions Of other courts, and as he
finds no reason to dissent from such de
cisions his opinion is in the affirmative
He argues the case on the other points
but we think fails entirely to overthrow
the reasoning and conclusions of Whitol
on the points involved.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

I The Homestead Bill which has
passed the Senate, does not appear to be
satisfactory to the true friends OF the Tree
Homestead. Tie bill will probably not
pass the House.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

We have on hand an extra sub
scription of Grace Greenwoods' Littie
Pilgrim. commencing with the beginning
Of the present volume, which we will be
clad to furnish TO any one who desires it.
Price scots, for the year.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

The Madison journal says that PROBES
sor DANIELS will continue the Geological
Survey Of the State, Ion his own hook, :
until he has completed the job for which
he was appointed.
We presume the fact is, Mr.. Daniels
conceiyes the Governor had no authority
to suspend him, as he claims to have been
appointed for specific period not yet ex-
pired, and that he win go on with his work
and appeal to the Legislature for pay.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

CHEAPPAPER.-Weho hope the statement
Of the Philadelphia North Ancri5dn is
reliable that "a Mr.. Samuel Nolan, late
of the city Of Dublin, Ireland, but now
resident of New York city, has, with the
cid OF his brother-in-law, Dir, Artisel
invented and patented at Washington a
paper-malling machine andpulp, by means
Of which paper can be made and furnish
ed to the market at the cost of about
four cents per pounds" and, also. that the
discovery of these gentlemen calls for the
cultivation Of Il new agricultural product
in this country. We shall greatly rejoice
at the successful results of such an inven-
ton, comforting, as it surely will, vast
benefits on the world-Ndtioadi Era.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

VoICT OF THE PEoPLE-The Oshkosh
Democrat says, Of the peoples Conyen-
ton:
The movement Is one originating
with the people, and notwithstanding tho
busy season ofthe year, they represented
themselves there III sufficient numbers to
control the meeting. We consider tho
matter as settled, that our State is to be
redeemed, ind its voice henceforth to bo
on the side of Freedom.o
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

New FLouR.-The first new flour of
the season in Albany, y. y, sold for $ll
per barrel i. was made at the Garbutt
Mil. Whcatland. twelve miles south of
Rochester, from Genessee wheat. The
first new -four received at Detroit by
Messrs. Nicbles. Whitcolnb & Armstrong,
sold for 81, IL l-2.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

The compostors charged with a con-
spiracy to injurc the business of the
Philadelphia Register, have been held to
bail in $500 to answer the charge Of con-
spiracy, and in $500 to keep the peace.
1t will b. remembered that these compos-
itors nterfcred to prevent female type.
settlers from working on the Register
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

Il Among the recent arrivals at \
Y. we notice that of Capt. J. W. Kit
redge of San Francisco, no doubt our late
fellow townsmau If that name.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

The Oats are so short in this vicinity
that our friend Atkins intends to cut his
with coarse comb ard pair ofs,ssors.
We saw field yesterday that has grown
two inches in three albany
Jour.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

THE Toledo Blade of Monday evening
is out in along leader advocating the nom
nation Of Thomas II. BENTON for the
Presidency in 1856. 1t supports this sug-
gcstion with some very well-considered
and forciblc remarks.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
Wisconsin State Teachers Association

The second annual Meeting Of this As
ISOLATION will be held at Madison, on
ednesday and Thursday, 9th and 10th
ofAugust next. Addresses and reports are
expected from H. &. Wright, State SUI
perintcndent; J. G. McMynn, Racine; c
Childs, Beloit; j. l.: Pickard, Platteyille
E. Hodges, Fond du Lac, and others.
Mr.. McMynn is President Of the Asso'
citation.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

DR.. Buck, Of Boston thinks that the
term Asiatic Cholera is unnecessarily ter
riiying. He says if the old name Of cholc-
ra mOrbus were restored the santive eff
feet upon the public mind would be as
tonishIng and none but the imprudent i'll
eating or drinking, would have any rea-
son to fear the go much dreaded disease.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

Ea \ Convention has been held in
Massachusetts,. similar 20 that held in
this state, to promote q union Of all men
opposed to the cncroachments ofthc Slave
Power. 1t is hardly necessary to say
that it was large, and enthusiastic. and
harmonious Wecount certainly on Ma
,achusotts in CHS contest.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

ERIE BANx.-Thompson's Bank Note
Reporter says:
The Charter Of the Erie Bank, Erie,
Pa. expired some year or more Since.
We notice that large amounts of bills are
still in circuation-this would not be if
the Bank was honestly winding up"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

A GIANT DEAD.-The Scotch Giant
who has been exhibited in different parts
# the country, died suddenly at Lapofte
a.. last week. His remains were taken
to his late residence in wisconsin for in
torment
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

Oh DIr.-That Ex-Goyernor FAR
WELL received by presentation of Ms,
r, last evening, son and heir.--Ia.t-
So'} -ir9'tS, July 18th.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

E- The " Y. Tribune publishes the
opinion Of our Supreme Court as dcliy-
cred by Wilton, and says:
Judge Wilton discusses the subject
with great acutcness and dignity, and pre-
SCENTS the points in style unusually clear
and concise. We hail this new condem-
nation of this inqultous and shameful
law as a good omen for the country.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

D1sTREssING.-The Chicago Tribune
thinks Congress will not adjourn as they
have voted to, OF the 4th Of August.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

e. The Milwaukee NeuS has a
highly laudatory notice of an individual,
whose name it is not even acquainted
with. as appears from the article.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

r. The elections for Congressman
in Missouri and Iowa take place on the
first Monday Of next month.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
Destruction Of Greptown.

The recent obstruction of Greytown
cannot help but add new laurels to the
the fame of the men who tainted in Mex
leo, who built bitches with the protection
walls on the wrong side, and spraired
their ankles in gallanting the Senoritas
of that country. Not only defenceless
place but an uninhabited spot attacked
and bombarded by our gallant navy and
entirely destroyed!
The history of the thing is briefly this.
Sometime since one of the River steam
boat captains on small provocation DELHI
erately shot dead one Of the natives. The
authorities of Greytown went to the tran
sit Company steamer Prometheus where
the offender was and asked his surrender.
Scion Borland, our Charge to Central
America happened to be on board, and
refused to permit him to be given up on
the ground that there was no authority
at Greytown authorised to try an Amer
lean Citizen. Scion himself had occasion
to go on shore soon after when the Grey
town authorities attempted TO arrest him
but he barricaded himself in the house Of
friend and stood seiee till morning when
he left. This is the ofIense of Greytown.
For it Borland demanded an apology and
the payment of $4,000 to the transit
company, although it does not appear as
yet that the transit company were IN any
wise interested, or had lost the first cent.
No doubt the money was intended for So
Ion himself, and was simply an attempt
at robbery. Grcytown failed to make
apology or to pay the money, and the
gallant captain of the Cyane proceeded
deliberately to burn and destroy half
million dollars worth Of property, which
had been left unoccupied and unprotected.
Was ever such gallant deed before per-
formed? Is the gallant Captain Of the
Cyane worthy Of any thing less than the
Presidency of this Republic, at the hand
Of the party who have such agents as So
,on Borland.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

R%The Telegraph Line was broken down
By the storm of Monday night, and as is by
no means unusual, vs are without reports
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04

e The Fountain City Daily Her
aid is the title of a neat daily just com
nenced at Fond du Lac.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-04
TERMS OF ADVERTISING,

One square, three onths, 80
Onesquare, six months, SO
Onesquare, one year, 90
Onefourth column, three months, Sc
One fourth column, six months, 80
One fourth column, one year, IS 0
One halfcolumnthree months, g 0
One halfcolumn, six months, Is
neholfcolumn,o ne year, 10
Professional Cards One pollarsline.
Legal notices atthe Statuteprices,
Twelyelines, or less make square.