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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
NUMBER 81.
GreatSalt Lake CITY.

A correspondent ofthe Oregonian gives
the following description of the Mormon
settlements at Great Salt Lake City:
Everywhere are the evidences OF an
Industrious people in, the stacks of hay
and grain and great piles of yellow pump
kins, and the abundance of other vegita-
bles. The absence of wood as a building
material gives the houses of sticks and
mud rather hut-likc appearance; bnt
these structures are being rapidly replaced
by good adobe edifices.
"The city has the look of great col
lection of small farms, each lot being large
and cultivated in crops--all having the
air of rustic plenty. The city Is nlagniti-
Gently laid out, with noble, broad streets,
well kept. The stern, rugged mountains
in the distance seems to wall in the val
ley. and separate the Mormons, with all
their doctrines, from the rest of the world.
They are building an adobe wall, fifteen
feet high, around the ten-acrp lot in the
center of the town, in which are the fom-
dations of the temple, and the completed
tabernacle, or meeting-houSe-S plain,
large, and neat room, holding 500 or
1000 persons. The council-house and
post office are good stuceoed structures
all of these doing great credit to the
energy of the people. =
Brother Brigham lives in white cot
tage, with a double coach-house, but is
building fine new house. There is no
doubt of his having about thirty wives,
and that sometimes several of them go
to church in an omnibus; but, as all these
things are part of religious system, all
things are conducted in order. ] am
stopping with plain but respectable fam
lily, the daughter of which, a fine young
woman, is one of the twenty-five spiritu-
al wives of kimball, the second in COM
nandD
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
THE RENT COLLECTOR.
A SKETCH OF CITY LIFE.
By T. L. NICHOLS, NJ. D.

One morning. when Ihad returned from
professional visit in the Eastern part of
the city, and had Just seated myself at
my writing desk to charge the visit, and
note the casc--a curious one of st. Nltus
Dance--a sharp ring at the door warned
me of peremptory call to so to No.,
Fifth Avenue.
So put on my hat. wondering what
the case could be-for it was house |
had never visited | found one of those
superb mansions worthy of the name of
apalace, There was no cramplnga whole
establishment into a space Of twenty-five
feet by hundred. 1t was spacious and
magnificent placc-for New York-of a
hundred feet square. The brown stone
house, with all its appointments in the
best possible style, was never built for
less than eighty thousand dollars. Per-
haps twenty thousand more had been
spent in the furnishing.
My eve took in these details, while a
very stately colored gentleman, in livery,
was showing me into the library, where,
seated in a great armchair, with one leg
wrapt in flannel. | found a plethoric and
equity gentleman of the ma me of Brown,
lie moved slightly, made an ugly grim
see at twinge of pain, and motioned me
to a chair.
well, doctor. here I am" said he.
moving a little. and then breathing a sup
pressed damnation@
The fact is. they have been talking
here about your watcr-cure. have been
drugged till | am sick of it. If it don't
make this cursed foot, worse, it makes
me less able to bear it. took the little
sugar-plumS awhile but never cared for
confectionery; and, though have great
deal of faith, coulden't wait for them to
cure me, Now | want to know, frankly,
if can be cured by watcr-cure."
Frankly; then, YOU can if you please, >
said |.
"If pleaSc?-of course / want to be
cured Do you suppose want to be laid
up here, groaning with thiS-infernal
pain; and ready to scream or swear every
time | move2 OEeomSe | please
That is not it. exactly; there is no
doubt that YOU can be cured with what
wecall the water-cure-but there is much
doubt whether yen will submit to the
necessary treatment"
"Well, they said it would kill me-"
But | say, it will cure you"
rs it really so severe}'
is your disease seyereN
Thunder. Iwishy you had it five min
utes.n
Thank you-I have no occasion. ]
nave not had pain in five years.
Well then, YOU ought to go and screw
your hand in vice, so as to know how
to pity others
Not bad idea, " said I. smiling at the
p sharpness of wit, which the govt rather
stimulated.
AZ this moment the servant who had
ADMITTED Inc, put his heal inside the door
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

Major S. r. IIobbie, the 1st Asst. p. NJ.
G., is said to be lying hopelessly i'll, of
consumption, in Washington. 1t is said
there was an affecting scene in the sick
chamber Of this gentleman, on the 10Th
inst. His daughter Mary was there, in
the presenc of her PROSTATE and almost
dying father, united in holy wedlock, by
the Rev. Mr. Butler. to Nathan Reese,
Esq, of Ncwburgh. n. Y. The fond faith
er, unprecedented his speedy dissolution,
requested that the nuptials should be Gel
cbrated before he had seen the last of
earth.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Railroad Lyrics.
AIn-"C0min' thr0' the Rye"

AIR-"C0m in' thTO the Rye"
n MI engine meet an engine
Coming round a curve
II they smash track, train and tender
WHAT do Ney OBSERVER
Not penny pad Ia any,
So FAR rs we observe,
But all acquii the cngiseeh
When " coming round a curve
II an ea2inc mOet "A steamer
"Cnmiug ihruu b draw"
II they crash ur drown the public,
Need We % 10 law:
II the engineer was careless
P'raps he's rnthcr raw
They don't discharge an honest fellow,
"Cumng through the draw
II a steamer chase a steamer,
drumming up 10 time
If they burst their pipes and boiler,
Where's The mighty cgimC2
Should the jury in fury,
May them pny one dime,
Or send the officers Co prison,
Running up to time"
Hthey main or kill body,
Or u budy's wife,
Need body sue body,
For baggage, limb or life
fyou sue for damages,
For pay for what you lost,
You geta broken neck or leg,
And have 10 meet the cost.
southern Literary Messenger.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Progressive Democracy,

In 1924, Senator Thomas of Illinois Of
fered the resolution in the United States
Senate. that all territory North Of 80 deg
80 should remain torerer free. ..
In 1854 Senator Douglass of Illino
introduces bill into the same Senate,
declaring that all territory North of &C
deg 30 shall be cursed Nth sidrery
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Catholics in the United States

According to "The Metropolitan Cath
Ole Almanac and Laity's Directory,
1854" the entire Catholic population in
the United States is l,732,6O0, in the
jurisdiction of various archdiocese, as
follows:
Baltimore $4,000; New York, 425,-
900; New Orleans, 222, 800; Cincinnati,
382,0O0; Oregon, 5000; San Francis
GO, $4,000; Nebraska, &C., (Apostolie
Viaar) $500.
In these arch dioceses, there are Al di-
oceses, 1,7l2 churches, TAG other sta
tons, l, 422 clergymcn in ministry, 1872
clergymen otherwise employed, 81 &C.
clesiastical institutions, 500 clerical stu
dents, 81 male religious Institutions, IS
literary institutions for young men, III
female religious institutions, 112 female
academies, l31 charitable institutions.
The total of the Catholic population is
supposed to be understated, as the re-
turns from many districts were incom-
Iplcte. During 1850, there was an in
crease of 8 dioceses, 7 arch bishops, 6
bishops, ID priests, and l67 churches.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

Mr.. Alton, a fisherman, engaged the
other day. at Dunkirk, hauling his trout
nets, was surprised to discover an in
habitant ofwater fastened to them, weigh
ing about two pounds, covered with fcath-
ers, with small webbed feet at the extrem.
tiles, feather instead of a finny tail, and
head very much resembling Il teal duck.
This apparent amalgamation Of the fish
and fowl was taken at the depth of sew
enty-two feet of water.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

has larger circulation than any other pape. in the
CITY, and affords an excellent medium for advertisers.
TERMS One Dollar and Half year, payable in ad-
vance. Two Dollars if not paid in advance.
Any thing any body makes, is useful and needed
win be received at cash prices, for all dues
No one IS asked to buy it, who does not think it worth
paying for Therefore when it is longer wanted let it
be ordered discontinued
tY jon Work OF every description done cheaply, and
IA styfeuDsurpassed in the West.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

"a WOMAN can't keep sercet any
more than seive can hold water. J"
There are good many lying proverbs,
and " this is one of them. F" Let any man
look back. at his past life and think how
often he has had to depend on woman's
secresy, and couldn't help himself, and
how invariably almost his trust has been
justified, and he will agree, as we do, with
charming Fanny Fern. that it takes a
woman after all, to find out secret, and
to keep it, too. :"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

ENFoRcTEG THE MAINE L1QuoR LAW
IN BosToN-The new Mayor and Al
dermen of Boston took preliminary steTs
on Monday week to enforce the prohibi-
tory liquor law of Massachusetts, in that
city. The Chief of Police was directed
to use the most efficient measures in the
power Of his department to secure the
immediate enforcement of the statute,
and it was agreed that the Mayor should
give public notice of the passage Of the
order.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
From the National Era.
THE HASHISH.+
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.

By JOHN G. WHITTIER.
OF all the Orient lands can vnura4&
OF marvels, with our own cs asZ14ehg,
The strangest is the Hashish plant,
And what will follow ON its eating.
What visions to the faster rise,
or DerYish or OF Almeh dances
OF Ebns, or OF Paradise,
Set all aglOw with Hour gAnces.
The Mollah and the Christian dog
Clap the same pipe beneath their noses;
The Muezzin climbs the synagogue,
The Rabbi shakes his beard al Moses!
) The Arab by his desert well
Sits choosing from some Caliph's daughters,
And hears his single cameIs bell
Sound welcome to his regal quarters.
The koTan-rendcr makes complaint
OF Shitan dancing on and Off it;
The rUbber offers aims the saint
Drinks tokay and blasphcmes the Prophet.
Such scenes that Eastern plant awakes,
Bat we have ordained TO beat IL
The Hashish OF the West, that makes
Or fools, or knayes, of all who cut il.
II makes the merchant class. with ware
And stock in trade, his fellow sinners;
Aud factory lords, with equal cHrc,
Regard their Spindles and their spinneFs.
The preacher eats, and straight appears
His Bible in a new Translation;
It's angels, negro -oNerscerS,
And Heaven itself u snug plantation.
For seraph songs he takes the bark
And bay of blood-hOunds northward setting
The planter for patriarch,
With servants of his own begettng.
The n0Siest Democrat, with case,
ElaNprVfS pyIriS
The shrewdest statesman eats, and sees
Due Southwark point the polar needle!
The man OF peace, about whose dreams
Tho sweet milennial angels cluster,
Tastes the mad weed, and plots and schemes
noisy Cuban fiiibuster!
The Judge partakes, and sits ere lotH
Upon his bench railing blackguard
Decides, OThand, Ihat right is wrong,
And reads the ten COMMANDING uis backward
Oh, potent plant so rare taste
Has never Turk Gentoo gotten;
The hempen Ilashlsh of the East
Is powCrlcss TO our Western Cotton.
A preparation Of the Casaabis Iadiea, or Indian
emp, under the name of HaShish, or Haschisfh, is
mOus throughout the Eastern world, for its sibgtI-
Il narcotic and intoxicating qualities, producing an
Sreeabip hulucinaiiOH, or fantasia, and dispOsing
lie eater to all kinds Of cxaggeration and eXtravA-
Ance The effect ut tie c0tt0H p'ant mental, moral,
,iisoas, and political, upon the people of the Uni
ID States, would form a proper subject FOR u medi-
philosophical essay like that of VI. Mnrceau's .Du
faseA iscA ct dc L .itienati0H JEeRtGis."
"COttonw sHd distinguished speaker in Con
ress, some years ago--'Cottunw one would think;
ON the manner Ia which gentlemen speak of cot
m that all their conceptions Of good We're in that
ne word, cotton; thRt the dcsnies of this great ma
on were bound up in cotton; that the very thread
( our fate. which the ParcSe spinning tor u.s. Il
cotton. "-Specch Of Hon. X. {. UjRtArop.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

ELECTRICAL REToRT.-Our friend b.
was travelling lately in the cars, when a
man came upand askedfo rhis fare, :" Who
are youY'' said b. Il? my names Wood,
and I'm the Conductor" "0h," says b.,
very quietly, .'that can't be, for Wood is
a non-conductor"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Fire at Quebec.

The Parliament Buildings, at Quebec,
Canada, were destroyed by fire recently.
The Historical and Literary apparatus
and library were consumed. Loss $780,
0o0. Insurance on building $4,000
-on Library $4,000. aaa
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

The late NJ Bodisco, Russian Minister
stated on his death-bed that he was eighty
si.r wears old. though he did not look SO
old. and certainly never exhibited any
signs of decrepitude. He was never known
to be i'll.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Long River.

The Murray river, Australia. is naviga-
BILE for vessels twelve hundred miles from
sea Vessels have assembled that distance
and found the navigation perfectly safe,
and the depth of water varying from
eighteen to thirty-six feet.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

A country youth who had returned
home from a visit to the city, was asked
by his anxious dad if he had been guard
ed in his conduct while there. 80! yes,
replied the ingenious lad, : was guarded
Ibr two constables most of the time"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

1t is statedin the Irish papers that there
is a considerable decrease in the amount
of remittances from America.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

The Grant County folks are getting
into trouble with the Q. S. officers, for ha-
wing cut fire-wood on Government lands.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

The mansion house on the Mount Yer
non estate is now enc hundred and eight
years old. having been built in l. IL.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
KENOsEsA TELEGRAPH.
sHoLEs & DENsMoRE.

Published every Friday morning, in the City fKenosh
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22


~ BRrAsr. sings fIlus Of March. His verses
re very beautiful and viii be treasured in the
leari: sisS5Es5 = zgz1st ssSsEzag
The stormy March b come ut last.
With wind, ,.and cloud. aud changing skies.
Ihsar the rushing Of the blast. - 'sss 2 =
That through the snowy yally flies. s7ss
Alb, passing few are they who rpsak. 3 ss
Wild stormy month! in praise of thee; ed
Yet. though thy winds are Geld and bleak.
Thou art a welcome month 20 me-.
For thou, to o'northsrD iands, sgain g. s.. @'s
The glad and glorious sun dost bring.
Aud thou flast joiusd The gsatie train -
And wear'st the gentle name Of Spring.
Ard, in thy reign of blast and storm.
Smiles many q long,sbright. sunny day, T
When the changed winds are soft and warm,
And Heaven puts "a shs blue of May.
Then sing aloud fhe gushing riiIs
And the full springs, from frost set free,
That, brightly leaping down the hills. -
Are just set out to meet the sea.
The years, departing beauty hides.
Of wintry storms the suen threat.
But in thy sternest frown abides
A lodk of kindly promise yet @ =
Thou bring'st the hope of those calm skies.
And that soft time of sunny showers.
When tho wide bloom, on the earth that lies,
Seems Of brighter world than ours.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

a man Of sirtuA is an honor 20 his country.
glory 10 hurnanily, satisfaction tohimsslf aud :
benefactor to the whole world. He e rich With
! out oppression or iishonesp, charitable without
:,entasion, courteous without deceit, aud bssss ]
without vice.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

Il ives told ofLord Newbury that when pass,
ing the sentence Of death upon man ior steal
ing watch, he said 10 the culpri,:
',aiy good fellow. you made grasp ss lime
bltcaughl eiernitys''
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

A Western writer thinks ha, if the proper
way tn spell tho is though, ate eight, and
.bo' .beau. the proper way to spell potatoes Is
poaghieighieaux.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

The ecitor Of the Utica Telegraph has com.
menced telling hen stories" Here IS the
first one. and ii is whoppes-
Dan Shaw the Yorkvle NH. sat q Dotkiag
hen upon thirteen eggs, fIom which she hatched
foureen chickiugs, fifteen ofwhich she succeed
ed in ruising.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

a mans dtess has wonderful influence q,
lis charactor Dress Ike a rowdg, and il
less than month you win commence acting ike
cne.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

A Neighbor of ours informs Us that wood
.sgoes farther" whau left out OF doors than whsn
housed; seme Of his having gone quar.er Of
a mile one night.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

a contemporary. speaking of the report on
genilemen's fashions, says. .there j. net much
change 10 gentlemen $ pants this non,t: !" Very
z kelly.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22


clergyman was one evening surprised By visit
from stranger. A handsomely dressed, fine
booking man lifted his hat, bowed respectfully,
and offered Mr.. Burton his hand.
Your memory is better than mine, if We
have ever mel before said the clergy y.nan.
My nume Is George Chambera'
Mr.. Burton had forgotten that he had ever
known such an individual.
I think | can refresh your memory by
men'i ming an incident said George. Do
you remember marrying couple SIX years
+ Engo, and receiving for your trouble the fee Of
lone cent g
Mf. Burton laughed, went 10 his desk, and
took from small drawer a little roll Of paper.
Unfolding 'hi, he produced the copper in
| question
Yes. remember all about i, now
/ Wei, : i, ia am aheman-'
i remember your countenance.5
E You undoubtedly supposed intended to in
suit you
MOL thought you was poor.
So was. did not know that could
4afford 70 give ady more. Marriage, you know,
!. is soil of lottery. Had 4 given you Eve or
lien dollars. and got poor wife in return, you
must confess ii would have been a misefable
.|bargnin. Well, sir, The wife syou gave ms is a
Eprizs. II has taken me six yeats to find out
all her vi. tues, and now have come to make
4 you a suitable acknowledgement
He Placeda purse in the hands of The aston.
q ished minister, who hesiated 10 accept it.
You need no scruple 10 take il thanks 70
: my wife, am now aioIerabIy rich mar.
Il The odd bridegroom took his departure.
3 Mr. Burton examined The contents of the purse
with lively curiosity ana he was not liiils
surprised and graifisd to find that they consisted
Of ten half engles, bright and shining APP
4plrently fresh from the nsidt.
And that was the last the clergsmun ever
$ heard Of The Bridegroom.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

Mean men have no small vices, who ever
head Of miser going on bust, OF speak well
Of tsbacco chewinga We pause for reply.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

Said one lolan aged friend Il had a letter
fromea distance correspondent the other day
who qaired Is you were into The land Of iiv-
ing
sN,," replied The sainislke. venerable men.
sout 1 am geing there. Tnls world is alorg
Tie land Of shadows. and The eternal is the only
oae OF living Iealuies,
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22
AN AP Pc AL

To the Women Of the Free States Of .anerica: on
The present crisis IN our country.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

YouAe AMERICA The Lafayette tIDd
Joueaal telisa good story Of preooeious littlet
fellow who walked into The house of citizen OF
that city Que day last week, and after taking seal
by the fire, very cooly informed The lady of The
hurse HAT he was on his way 10 chicngu and il
they had no objections, he would remain over
night. The lady, of course, consented. and the
little stranger was kindly caredy cared for. He
gave his name as Charlie, and said he lived q Cieye
land. When asked what be was going TO Chicago
| for, he answered that he was .,trayel;ng fot his
healh.n All attempts to obtain the name Of his
parents were unayiling. He insisted thar %
/ neper had anu.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

A BalsK PLAcE.-T There is good annecdote
told of the little town Of Portland. Iadiana:
While certain Steamboat was about s'puiting
OUT from there, nnt long SINCE for New Orleans.
the matt. an old boalmap, turned to some persons
and remarked:
This little towp, gentlemen, looks dull, but
assure you, it is perhaps mighty blisk place
About fifteen years ngo, as / was going down with
% fatboat to New Orleans. we stopped heEsto
procure some provisions. 4 went up into the
town, and seeing coat hangiug Of shop door.
just took it. 7 he owner anne after me- caught
me-iook me before mag agistIafe-- was tried
convicted took thirty nine lashes, aad was back
to he boat in ttesn minutes tell you, geptle-
men, mighty brisk ltlle place is that same Port.
land -
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

Badly coKNrD -1A traveller faiigaed with the
rnonoiony Of long ride through asparssly settled
section oFths country. week Or two since, rode
up 10 small lad that vas ensagsd 10 trimming
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-03-22

and dressing out sickiy looking field corn. and
relieved the oppression of his spirits thus:--
My young friend, it seems to me your corn is
rather small."
Yes, daddy panted the small kind.
.Fiom appearances, my lad, you wont get more
than half CROP
sJestha!f stranger; daddy planted on halres.
The horsernan prs ceeded on Eis.way, aud has
not been known 10 speak to a boy since.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-06-02
OLIVIER. STONE 4 FOLSOM.

OLIVIER. STONE H. FOLSOM,
OFFER for sale nj their Real Estnte Rooms nt the
~ Court House IN 81 Paul Min, the following pro-.
rerty In the City Of st. Paul:
of lot No IA In block No Leaches Addition, being
IS l.2 feet front on Ramsey street.
so Lots and block l. and lots 16 and II block 8,
and lot bloch 4 IN MarkIey a. Walkers addition.
AIsc Lots aud block I6 IN Kttson's ndditIon upon
which Is erected new cottage dwelling, etc.
And Lots 3 and 4 block Bass addition.
Also hands near St. Paul, as follows:
In TC wn 20, Range ~,
400 acres, being " hf W Gr and ar n w qr sec 26,
and eqrs W qr sec %, and " hf ~ W ar, and - or
sw ar 8, and q ar u cqr, and ar q @ ar
and u e ar u w ar sec b.
In Town 20, Range %.
l6O acres as follows hfn ar and = quarter W
ar sec 10. and = w qr = W pr sec g.
IL Town 3OJ Range 20.
AGA acres as follows: Lots No l, e. and A. and . hf
lot No 3 sec 29.
The above property will be sold cheap and upon
sonable terms For further particulars enquire Of
OLIVIER, STONE Z FOLOM.
81. Paul, March %, Is54-4s.M