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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Our Fire Department.


We feel that we would be doing an in
justice to the brave fellows who consti-
tute our Fire Department, if we permit
ted the occasion of the Fire to pass by
without paying more hearty tribute to
their energy, perseverance, and patience,
than we have as yet done.
As we have said, no sooner was the
alarm given than they were on hand, in
all their strength and we never saw men
work harder. more unremittingly. and
with more prolonged perseverance, than
they all did.
And this is not saying all the truth,
though it is saying much for it must be
remembered that we have been blessed
with exemption from this kind of calam-
ity heretofore, in large degree. and the
boys have had, 50 tospeak, no experience :;
and it must be remembered, too, that
many belonging to the Companies are
following such vocations as do not call
for very severe muscular exertion and
they were therefore unused to such hard
work again, at fires there is a greater
desire to run and see what is going on
than to take hold Of the breaks" and lift
heavily, leaving to the proper officers to
see and manage properly and it is hard
to work when one is faiasing from over
fatigue. and see idle ones running hither
and thither, doing an immense deal of
nothing, getting in the way, hindering
&c; but notwithstanding all this, they
worked right along till the fire was sub
dued. We noticed that many Of them
when the excitement was over, and the
" ork done, were so exhausted they could
hardly walk without staggering.
The thanks of the entire City are due
to the brave fellows, and We know they
are heartily given.
The Chief Engineer and subordinate
officers exhibited great skill and alacrity
in all the operations, and earned for them
selves much credit.
We must mention. too, that not only
the Fire Department, but nearly all our
citizens worked without ceasing. We
saw many of the mechanics, merchants,
and heads of manufacturing establish
ments almost utterly exhausted by the
fatigue of prolonged efforts.
We mentioned yesterday that Judge
Dooljttle and several of our clergymen
took hold bravely zealously.
We must not forget TO mention. at the
same time, that our German and Irish la
boring feIlow-citizens, and our working
men were on hand, and slept to the front
places where hard and disagreeable work
was to be done.
During the whole time, we noticed on
ly one or two, with plated rings on their
fingers and ruffies to their shirt-Dosoms,
who did nothing but get in the way.
But all took hold manfully and with true
I svmnathy-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Genin for Mayor.

The \. Y. Tribune dominates GENIN,
of Jenny Lind memory for Mayor. We
should not wonder if he should be elected.
The occasion of the Tribune's nomination,
is that the Street Commissioner failed to
keep the streets clean. as was his duty
whereupon, GExIN instituted subscrip-
ton among the merchants Of Broadway.
and set three hundred brooms at work
erery might, and for three reeks kept
Broadway cleaner than it was ever known
before and at very moderate expense.
The Commissioner got ashamed, and beg
ged Genin to quit, and promised to do
his duty.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Pie Plant and Fame.

There are various WAYS IN which Fame
nay be acquired By the following from
the Potosi Republican, it viii be seen
that our enterprizing fellow citizen Ca
boon. bids fair to be embalmed forever
in the leaves of the mammoth Pie Plant /:
VINO IN THUNDER CAREs.-Scarcely
State exchange that comes TO ourtable
;h,t does not have something TO say
shout" CakooH's Trees. Cahoon's Plants,
or Cshoous shrubbery." \ few weeks
since said Cahoon promised TO give such
Editors, as would publish his notice, a
Fhopplng pie plant:-and now they
make As much fuss about it As fold Ad-
An with all the trees, shrubs, plants,
flowers and garden sass of Paradise
hsi got along. \ few days since we
n1IceI that the Straits of Macinac were
o?gH-anl-mira5Hs dictu-the first
article through was Cahooa's trees
Tie next news We expect TO hear from
Aaro3e IS, that the Gar Of all Russia, is
" one Of "Cahoon's trees" or that the
>Sl;sn Of Turkey IS leisurely smoking
Is pipe beneath one of the mammoth
caves Of Cahoon's pie plant.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
GnhhIer-Hen.

We have Just learned an incident Of a
Turkey-gobbler, which, though not ex-
actly of recent date, is of so singular a
character. and comes to US go well anthem
ticated, we think it worthy of publicity.
In the Township of East Troy, Wal
worth County, farmer one morning OBJ
served turkey-gobbler making great
ado over a nest of hens eggs. from which
he had just driven the hen. He was evi-
IDENTIFY calling the turkey-hen. At last
she came. and he made all kinds of dem
onstrations to get her to sit upon the
eggs-first apparently trying to coax, and
then undertaking to drire by seizing hold
of her with his bill. and running round
her.
But all was of no avail-they were
hens eggs. and she knew it-and finding
that she would not sit upon them, he got
down upon the nest himself. This was
thought to be freak of the moment; but
it was so extraordinary, that he was close
" watched by the household. He sat
there, faithfully, the whole period of in
cubation. though it was in July. and very
hot, and Matched out all the eggs. The
day the chicks came out of the she'll, Sc
veral individuals watched his movements
carefully. lie waited till the chickens
fully came out; and then deliberately
pecked them. one after another, till they
were killed and all torn in pieces.
The authority for these facts is perfect
IL reliable.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
The CRYSTAL Palace.

We extract from the New York Tri-
bu7s the following with reference to this
Institution. US applicable to all attitudes
snd 10 all persons who visit New York
City:
We express our hope. with the strong
eat emphasis that the Institution may
receive 4 generous support from the pub
Iic from the man and woman Of fashion,
leisure anil taste. a well "a from those
# taste who are obliged to work for their
daily bread or who, IN seasons Of rest
from toll. may desire to improve their
minds. y a means of imparting a knowl-
edge of the Mechanical and Fine Arts Of
the condition ami prospects of the indus
tries If the entire world. the CRYSTAL Pal
re Is Indefinitely beyond any or all the
other resources Of exhibitions in this
country II is a Museum of Labor and
',cnus; a standing evidence Of the capa
hl..ties of the lab0rious, progressive aud
humane Man; common ground where
nations may merge their iealnu>ic> into
seneresitic,: measure Of what we have
done and what remains for rs 20 DO as a
nation. To permit such an institution To
all for want Of a few odd tens Of thous-
and, Of dollars-after it has been built.
opened year. and re!naugurated-wouid
be a stigma little greater than any right
minded Am arican should wish to bear,
and would level US in the opinion of the
.pllriaus To- people essentially wanting
u elegant taste and broad views touch
nc the liberal arts.
Finally. we have to say that the rein
aH-uratlon Of yesterday was a complete
success. The crowd was great during
the DAY and evening; the interest Of many
present strong and close; the exercises
orstorical AMI musical without a balk
All the whole promised desirable issue.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
KING, we suppose has the work.

\ man by the name of Hendrick-
son was recently hung at Albany for the
murder of his wife. lie protested his in
nocence publicly and privately to the last.
and the testimony on which he was con-
victed, looked to US as being exceedingly
slim. As commentary upon the adj
ministration of law in this country. it is
instructive to remark that about the time
Hendrickson who was poor devil. was
being hung on very doubtful testimony.
Mat. F. Ward, who was rich and occupied
a high social position was acquitted and
set at liberty, although it was notorious
that he coolly and deliberately commit
ted murder. Those who think there is
no other law in this country than Statute
Law, are much mistaken.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

Mayor WISE of the L. S. Army, is on
trial before Court Martial for refusing to
go himself or order his troops on board
the Steamer Falcon. from New York to
California by way of the Isthmus. He
and his troops were on board the San
Francisco when she was wrecked and his
reason for refusing to 60 on the Falcon
was that she was not sea-worthy. She
went without him, and put into one Of
the southern ports in distress and was
abandoned. The Courts now in session
in New York.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

IMPORTANT DEcIsToS.-Judge Belts
in the L. 5. District Court New York,
has just rendered Al important decision
in relation TO the arrest of fugitiyes
from labor John Van Orden, an ap-
prentice to a citizen of New Jersy, fled
from that State 10 New York. He WAS
arrested and brought before a U. S.
Commissioner, under the Fugitive Slave
Law of 1850. The Commissioner de-
cided that the law of 1893, and 1850,
did not apply to tho case of a white
person bound as an apprentice. The
complainant carried the matter to the
L. 5. District Court, and there moved
for a writ of certiorari After a full
hearing, Judge Belts sustained the deci-
sion Of the Commissioner, aud refused
the application.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
A PoRrRA1r OF SIR CHARLES NApy

A PoRTRAIT OF SIR CHARLES NAPI-
ERA farmer o;ing man, with a
fat face, thick lips, and a tremendous
nose covered with snuff; large ears like
the flaps of saddle, and like Uncle
Ned. in lyric history, with no wool to
speak of on the top ofhis head, although
his chronological developments display
an extensive surface where the wool
ought to grow; the head placed on the
body ola stun.ed alderman, hose clothes
appeared to have been pitehforked on
his back, with one shirt-collar mp, and
the other down, his waist-coat buttoned
awry, and bis shirt front smeared with
snuff-and you have portrait OF. Sir
Charles Napier. If their is a thirst for
further or more minute particulars, it
it may be added that the admiral wears
Butcher boots, and takes snuff with three
fingers.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Prize Song.
BY WILLIAM ROSS WALLACE.

ny WILLIAM ROSS WALLACE.
At the recent re-inauguration of the Crys
,sl Palace, the following song was sung. A
premium of 500 had been offered for tbs
best one, and this was selected out of two
hundred and fifty pieces.
Lol the ,ransitory darkness
From our palace floats away;
Lo! the glorious gems Of Genius
Glitter in the rising day.
See again the mighty nations
Meet aud clasp each others palms,
And by Iabor's glowing alter
Lift on high according psalms.
Here behold the true Evangel!
Not from War may Earth increase;
God has stamped his shining patent
Only on the brow of Peace.
Only by the arm Of Labor,
Swinging to Inventions chime,
Can the Nations build their Eden
In the wilderness of Time.
Nations! hear that mighty music
Rolling through the mountain bars
Planting deserts, bridging oceans,
Marrying the choral stars
Telling that our Crystal Palace
Gloriies the joyous sod
Making Man. with Art and Nature,
Worthy Of the builder-God !!
Nations then rejoice that darkness
From our Palace floats away,
And the glowing gems OF Genius
Glitter ia the light Of day
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

DARING RoBBERY.-The warehouse
Of John Hackett, Esq. of Beloit, Wis,
was broken open last Sunday evening,
by company of burglars, who took out
heavy iron safe, carried it about forty
rods, blew the door open with powder,
and made off with the contents. For
tunately there was only about $500 in
it at the time, though the robbers
probably expected to find much lar
ger amount. As yet, no clue has been
discovered to lead to the detection of
the scouudrels.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

BIENNIAL SEsstoSs.-The New Al
bany Ledger is out in long and torci-
bic article against BIENNIAL sessions of
the Legislature. Ii considers the ex-
pertinent "a retrograde movements
step backwards instead Of an advance.
The great basis upon which rests our
institutions in the active and constant
agency OF the people in their manage
rnent. We want To bring the govern
mens nearer to the people, instead of
removing it from them. lnthis consists
the vitality of Republicanism-it is its
source and power. In constant exercise
there is Improvement. For people to
be capable Of self-govemlnent, they
must never cease 10 exercise the func-
tons and duties which it enjoins."
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

EXECUTION By WALKER's FLL1BUs.
TERs.--Arthur Morrison, Young man
who was seduced into joining "Presi-
dent Walkers iIlibustering expedition
having received information that his
wife and child, had arrived at San Fran
cisco, abandoned the camp and started
to moet his family. He was pursued
and brought back, but again, with ten
others, deserted. He was sgain brought
back, tried 10y acourt martial, condemn
ed TO death and shot.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

We are indebted to Arnold and
Wilson. booksellers of Milwaukee, for a
copy of book entitled Emanuel Dan
nan-The boy who would not tell lie"
With the outlines of this story our read
ers are familiar. This book fills up this
outline with authentic details, accompa-
MED with reflections pertinent to the sub
iect, by its auth0r-R9y. ". W. Arnett.
Rector of St. Pauls church. Milwaukee,
The book IS beautifully got up.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
NUMBER As.
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.
From the SeatineI E,l.frn.

New YORK, 18th.
Canada at Halifax. A week later
news
Flour declined Cd to Is. Wheat Sd.
Corn 1Sd to 2s. Lard declined. Money
easy. Consols 81 3-S.
Nothing from steamer City of Glasgow.
News from seat of W ar indicates increa-
sed vigor on part of Allies. 10000 French
and 6000 English troops landed at CALI
poll. Sanguinary engagement near Kali
afat. Nodecisive result. 1t is reported
that the Russians were defeated at Cher
narsda and had evacuated Little Walla-
CHA.
Allied fleets at anchor off Odessa.
Russian force withdrawing from before
Il alafat
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Injunction Dissolved.

We learn that in the case of William
Seymour and others, against the Lake
Shore Rail Road Company. heard before
Judge Doolittle at the commencement of
the present term of Court, the Judge has
dissolved the injunction which rested
against the Company, f2rbidding further
work on West Main street, until DANA
r,saS were settled.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Home Manufactures

The seals and presses manufactured by
Deacon RUDD of this City, are deserved
ly attracting attention from abroad. We
saw an order from Milwaukee day or
two since. and we understand he has or
ders from Iowa and Minnesota. They
are fine article.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Spiritualism.

We are indebted to the publishers De-
WITT i DAVENPORT. y. York, for copy
of the recent work of Or. DoDs, explain
ing on mundane principles, the phenome-
non of the so-called Spiritualism of the
day. DR.. Dods treats the subject as al
so the men engaged in it, candidly and
courteously; and we think, quite likely.
his book, to many, will be satisfactory
explanation of the whole matter. From
the superficial examination we have been
able to give it however, it fails to account
for the most remarkable features of the
phenomenon, and those which are most
relied on as evidence Of the Spiritual ma
ture of it. We think no well-grounded
Spiritualist is likely to have his faith dis
turbed by it.
KING, we suppose has the work.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

WHITE Straw PApER.--The Phila-
dslphia dollar Newspaper like the
ledger is printed on paper made ofstraw,
by Mellier's process. This psPeris really
excellent and beautiful says the Scion
tine american. 1t is much stronger
than paper made for rags; it is firm and
hard like linen paper, and is as white as
any paper in the country. We ar hsp-
Ply thus to herald the complete success
Of white printing paper made from
straw
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

A negro was recently executed by
order of the chiefs of the Creek nation
for the murder Of two Greeks. lie was
executed according to the forms of Creek
law; the eulprit being seated on log
his head covered with blanket, and tn
nearest relatives of the deceased shot
hinl with rifles
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

THE New PRoPELLER.-The Bufa-
10 Commercial -fdrertiser of the 9TH
has the following:
THE Propeller Baltic, with Capt.
Whitaker's new side screws, went out on
a trial trip few miles up the lake yes
terday afternoon. As it was impossible
to get sufficient steam upin consequence
of some temporary difficulty with the
boilers, the trial was not considered any
test of the speed which can be accom-
plished with the new principle, but sut-
ticient was done TO satisfy every person
of the entire success Of the opening Of a
new era in the navigation of the lakes
by propellors. The persons interested
are perfectly satisfied with their progress,
and confident in the achievement Of a
great triumph. We shall have more to
say Of the matter on future occasion.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

In the House of Representatives
yesterday there was great deal of ex-
citement with reference to the Nebraska
Bill Richardson made motion To ter
inmate the debate on it to-day. and on
this the yeas and nays were being called
amid much confusion. The probability
is no result was arrived at Yesterday.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

A Polish physician at Kalafat has
made curious and important discovery
of a species of camera, or optical tele-
graph, by which perfect Reconnaissance
could be effected at incredible distance.
II could be used on horseback, and the
Turks had as many as 400 persons en-
ployed in this way about them.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

Among the ancient warriors it was
customary to honor such of their follow
ers JAS distinguished themselves in battle,
by presenting them with a feather for
their caps, which, when not in armor,
was the covering of their heads, and no
one was permitted that privilege who
had not achieved victories. From this
custom arose the saying, when person
has effected merisorious action, that it
will be "a feather in his cap"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

SoHE OF The FIRST FRUITs.-The New
ark. IN. j. Advertiser states that an as
ISOLATION has been formed in Trenton, the
object Of which is to oppose the election
of any national or State officers who may
be in favor of repeating the Missouri Com
promise, or the extension of slavery.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

F. A. CHrNEwoRrH, formerly circuit
preacher of the VI. E. Church, and of this
circuit. we see has been elected Speaker
Of the House of Representatives Of Wash
ington Territory.
He is now practicing lawyer at Olym-
pia, in that territory.-Grdm County Her
dLd.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

The steamer Sultana, on herway
to Buffalo, took on board from the pier
of Hale It Aver, 300 bbls. pork, 10 tier
ces of hams. and 100 bbls. lard, for Hale
4 Aver; 200 bbls and so kegs of lard
for Durkee, Truesdell, Il Co.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

CHANGE OF TIME.--The Detroit pa
pers state that the steamers in connect
ion with the Michigan Central railroad
will leave at o'clock in the evening
hereafter, or immediately on the arrival
of the second express train from Chlca-
90, as will also the other boats of the
line. They will reach Buffalo the next
afternoon, in ample time for the express
trains east.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

E% Ex-President FILLMORE is still
starring it down South. The Ner Yorh.
Tribune says he has some expectation of
being again called to to the White IIonse.
If he is it will be visitation II proyi-
dence as before.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Prize Ode.

BY WOODY HoSS WALRCS-
10. the monetary darkness
From our Palace floats away;
10! the glorious brain of Barnum
Promises to make it pay.
See again the glad stockholders
Meet and rub their itching palms,
And in Barnum's glowing programme
Read the high-faluting fans.
Here behold the great Barnumbo!
Ave. with him the profits come;
lie who coined the shining dollars
From the play Of Uncle Tom.
Only BY the mind Of Barnum,
Throbbing with assured success,
Can the holders build their Palace
In great Gotham's wilderness.
ION the next verse have spread my
'et-I
Nations hear that mighty music.
Rolling round ike mountain bears
Bridging deserts planting oceans,
Marrying all the star, in pairs;
Telling that the Crystal Palace
GIorifes New Workers. pride
Telling all the towns provincial"
Their diminished heads to hide.
Knickcrbockers oh. be joyful!
For our Palace now viii pay.
Now that Barnum's mighty noddle
Has assumed the guiding sway.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

4 WEES REBrKE.-"Is a man and
his wife one = asked the wife Of man
in state of stupifcation, as she was
holding his aching head in both hands.
"Yes, | suppose So was the reply.
well, then" said she, Il came home
very drunk last night, and l ought to DO
ashamed of myself.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

HIGn Prices FOR WHEAT.-It is
merry times for the farmers these days.
Wheat is up to an unprecedented figure.
White wheat is ranging from 81 is; TO
S1,l8 here; Canada cIub from S1,124
to &l,l5; and common spring fromS1,-
10 to sl,I24. At these rates, and with
their abundant crops, Wisconsin farmers
neei not complain hard times.--Nad-
isom Jouraal, -NoHdoy.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Erratunn.

We should have written Mrs Nc Don
aid instead of Mrs. Daniel, as one of the
sufferers of the fire.
\ typographical error put the loss of
Messrs. Yates Il Chisholm entirely too
low; it was at least twice the amount our
figures made it.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19
Further by the Canada.

Paskiewitch is making formidable pre-
partitions for an attack on Silistria
On Goth ult. 4 sharp combat took place
before kalefat. Twenty squadrons of
Russians with six guns were making OBJ
servations of the Turkish lines when the
Turks sailed out with the Regiments and
regulars and with cannon. After con-
flict of three hours the Russians were
obliged to retreat with loss of so men.
Omar Pacha was at Shavmadc.
The British Steamer Fury, of six guns
steamed under Austrian colors. within >
miles Of entrance to SebastOpol, when
she saw two merchantmen. two frigates
and steamer leaving the harbor. The
Fury pressed in and captured one mer-
chant ship and towed her off. The Rus
SLAMS gave chase and the Fury was finally
Obliged to cut the prize adrift. but not
until one of the guns of the frigate and
steamer came in range and several shots
exchanged. The Fury, after several hours
chase succeeded in eluding the Russians.
and carried off the merchant ships crew.
4 bold and successful feat is recorded
of the Russians. A Russian despatched
vessel under British colors boldly steam
ed from the Archipelago, passed the Oar
daneles and batteries, and succeeded III
escaping into the Black Sea.
From France and England, nothing of
Importance.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-05-19

e The Sentinel has private dis
patch stating that there was an exciting
debate in the House on the Nebraska bill
on the 9th.