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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Singular Phenomenon.

We have Just returned from visit to
our brother in Walworth County. whose
barn was destroyed by lightning short
time since.
lie says it was not to exceed twenty
minutes from the time it was struck till
it was level with the ground, burned up,
though it was raining SO hard as to pre-
vent the house from burning, which was
only fifty feet from it, and a strong wind
set right on to it, throwing the flames all
over it. A wagon standing close beside
the barn, was not at all burned, though
it was not moved till the barn fell.
lie insists. as the cause of such quick
consumption, that the lightning struck
the bottom Of the barn, instead Of the top.
The evidence Of this he finds in these
facts: \ friezc-board from Tie west end
of the barn, the only yesatige left, VS.
found, thrown from it SO far that it did
not burn. and it looks as though the light
ming had run up instead of down it; it is
pierced through and through, 50 oblique-
" as almost to be lengthwise of the
board, as if with small shot, and the sliv-
ers look as if it was struck at the bot
tom first. One horse that was in the
barn, is yet alive, though 50 badly burn
ell as TO make its recovery doubtful.
This horse is burned all raw on the legs,
belly, and under the neck, but its back
main, and all its upper part, is uninjured.
When he first opened the door, SO far as
the smoke would allow him to judge, he
thought at the time the fire was on the
ground, instead Of above, which every
thing else tends to coniirm.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Democracy In New York.

Some persons perhaps may not be full
Iy acquainted with the distinctive differ
ences, between the "IIard-shell' and the
Soft SHELF divisions of the democratic
party in the state of New York. One of
the important issues now, is the enact
ment of a prohibitory liquor law. The
IIarlS, to a considerable extent, incline
to favor such law. The Softs. sustain
Coy. Scymour's veto of the prohibitory
law passed last winter. Many of the
leading presses of this division of the par
ty. are rallying in behalf of the liquor
traffic, and openly speak of the attempts
to suppress it, as attacks upon the great
bulwarks Of freedom, and dangerous as
saults upon the constitutional rights OF
the people. The Albany 4dtlas. the lead
ing organ of the Softs, parades conspicu-
ouSly in its columns, statistics of the liq-
or trade, with the intent to show the i'm
mcnse loss the farmers of the state will
sustain in the falling off in price of rye.
corn and barley, if the fanatics" succeed
in suppressing the manufacture and traf-
tic. So enormous does the Atlas csti-
mate the loss in the value of grain, the
reduction of canal revenues &c. in the
event of prohibitory law, it says the
people would be under the necessity OF
resorting to direct taxation, to make up
the deficiency.
Seymour willdoubtless get a large vote;
all the influences opposed to liquor pro-
hibition, from present indications, will
unite in his support.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

1t has been suggested to us by friend
that the reason our nc:ghbor is 50 yeXcd
at the Printing Committee Of the Coun-
ty Fair, is lc>ausc it was not able to ap-
preciate the Latin with which he embcl-
lishcd his diplomas. Perhaps this is so.
1t was quite unfortunate, if it was, that
the Committee and our neighbor should
not have understood the same languages.
The Committee understands English, and
il is said our neighbor understands Lat
in. We are sorry the Committee had no
more knowledge of the language of our
irghbor, than lie has Of the language OF
the Committce.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
4 Challenge.

Our neighbor, after slandering the Ag-
ricul,ural Society, and the people of the
County, and whining bitterly at the
award to US for the Lest printed diploma,
says:
We will submit our diploma to three
practical printers out Of the county, and
abide the award.
We most cordially accept this chal-
lengc. And we would suggest Mr.. Will
liam Starr or Silas Chapman, job prin-
tiers of Milwaukee. or $. p. Rounds or
James Langdon. job printers of Chicago,
or the several foremen of the Sentinel,
Ne,es, Free Democrat; and Wisconsin
printing Offices Of Milwaukee, as umpires.
Dare our ucighbor fulfil his own chal-
lengc ?-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Wednesday, October III. 1854
Who shall Represent Us,

The question who shat, represent the
people of Kenosha County in the next
Legislature, is one primary Importance.
Conventions are soon to be held in this
county for nominating two members Of
Assembly and Senator. keaosha coun-
ty ought to be represented by men of
talent and influence. 1t is not absolute
| " essential that member of our State
Legislature, should be good public de-
batter, nevertheless, it must be admitted
that the qualification of a ready speaker
and an acquaintance with parliamentary
rules, give man great advantage in a
legislative body. Questions of moment
are frequently sprung upon members, and
pressed to vote by parliamentary tao
ties, which require to be met with prompt
ness and ability.
1t is almost morally certain, that one
branch of the legislaturc-the Assembly.
will have strong Republican majority.
1t will be the first time since the organ
ization of our state government that the
Democrats. so called have not had the
ascendancy in the House. The expecta-
tons of the people ought therefore not
to be disappointed in obtaining radiance
Of the hitherto misru'c and squandering
of the peoples money. Protracted ses-
sions and endless tinkering of the laws
need reform. and now is the time to
make a good beginning. No other ives
tern state, legislates as much as Wiscon-
sim hence the people are always perplcX-
cd to know what the laws arc. Legisla-
ton in this state has degencrated into Il
system Of log-rolling the success of our
measure, is generally made dependant on
the result Of half dozen others.
A question of surprising interest to
the people, will be the election by the
next legislature of United States Scna-
tor. There will doubtless be much man
oeuvering and political diplomacy by as
pirants. who are wholly untrust worthy
to represent the people of Wise 'nsin
Indeed. the names Of men have alrcadg
been suggested for this important trust,
who have never given III their adhesion
to the Republican platform; or identified
themselves with this movement of the
people. The present crisis demands the
services of men, whose principles and po-
sition are openly avowed--men toe; whose
antccedcnts justify the belief Of an hon
csty of purpose, in ayowing their senti-
ments on the great and absorbing qucs-
tons of the day. Let the people OF ke-
nosha county see to it then that men of
tried integrity and flrmness, are selected
to represent US in the next state legisla-
turc.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
DIED.


In the town of Pleasant Prairie, Ken0sha
County. Wis, on the 18th of Sept ult.,
FRANK WILLIS, Youngest son of Augustus
F., and Jenetta S. Gotten, aged two years,
one month and nine days.
Thus again are we brought to feel the
trnthfulness of the old saving, Death loves
shining mark, +" for Of The deceased it may
truly be srid, that he was an uncommon
child. His chronological developments
were of the first order and although so
young, he had shown unmistakeable proofs
thtt he possessed the germs of mind of no
ordinary capacity. His faculties of perccp.
ton, and his powers Of understanding were
far beyond his years. And his sprightncss,
his ursommon activity, together with his
affectionete disposition, and his childlike
simplicity had endcared him to his parents
and friends by more than the common ties.
Yet Death claimed him for her own, and lie
has gone i'll spot'esss innocence. Very truly
was it said of him. 'Hc was to good for this
world There was no place for him."
He sleeps in yondcr Church Yard,
The sleep that knows no end
He's far from pain and trouble.
He needs no earthly friend.
ICON.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Escaped J all.

II. L. HART, who has been confined in
the City jail since last February await
ing trial on charge Of assault and rob
berry, made his escape last night at dusk.
The Sheriff, Mr.. Cosgravc, was away
We are told he affected his escape in this
wise The cells open into a hall, and
Mr.. Hart was allowed the range Of this
hall during the day time. lie occupied
an extreme cell. from the entrance into
the hall. He had hung his every day
pants, fastened to his boots, over the
side Of the bed, with the clothes thrown
over them, as if he was lying there asleep.
Last night at dusk, Mr.. Cosgrave's boy
entered with his food. He called sever
al times received no answer. and went
into his cell, and took hold of the pants
before the cheat was discovered. All
this time the door was unlocked, by
which he escaped. lie was allowed to
have any quantity Of clothes and money
His wife visited him only a few days
ago. 1t is not known what dress he
wore aWay.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

To The Wisconsin has a singular
way Of endorsing the nomination of Mr..
Wells. In its first issue after the Con-
ventionit remarked very coolly and some
what ndireiy;
II is very true, we are informed by the
Hon. j. Wentworth, that The ddnliaiS-
trdtiOH couid hare Mr. Wells rote--tthey
lraRted ii, but we regarded that as the
gossip Of scandal, not to be taken into
consideration, when he is right on the
record.
In Saturdays issue the editor says:
We earnestly desired the nomination
of Mr.. WELLS. 1t is good to have the
Representative come before the people
for reelection. Thus can the masses
vote Understandings on the course OF
their Representative. From the first. we
have considered it by far the best to re-
nominate Mr. WELLS. and The result WH
be useful lesson 10 Wisconsin potui-
clans.
The italics are ours. Although Mr..
Cramcr swallows the platform he seems
disposed to spit upon the candidate. He
evidently needs looking to.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Thankful ior even late fay ors.

We received, on Saturday, a copy of
the Milwaukee Daily NelrS, for the first
time since the advent Of its new conduct
ors. We have never been able to get
this paper regularly, and sometimes not
at all. Formerly we tried to get it by
subscription but they would notscnd it
for money. We were anxious to get it.
for we wanted to see how dull, stupid a
newspaper in these time could be, and it
was The test specimen eXtant.
We arc very sorry to say the specimen
now before us, by the new pFopFictors;
looks like Tire newspaper, and is really
a decent. manly paper.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
ShCrina!tV.

We this morning, through our advcr-
tising columns, present the names of ROB
ERr B. BARNES and W. Ii. Scorr, as can
didatcs for the Office Of Sheriff
Mr.. Barnes we know to be good Re
publican farmer, living four miles up the
lake, in the Town of Somers. lie is one
of the earliest settlers and is known to
all our citizens.
Mr.. Scott is an old resident of this
City, has served as City Marshall, has
been employed the past summer III the
service of the Post-Oliice Department, as
mail agent, and is popular man.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
DiSgraCetul.

In an otherplace in erwill be seen
the personal attack of our ncighbor the
Democrat, upon Mr.. John Wilder. His
friends have modestly announced that
they would be glad to see him elected
Register; and our neighbor takes occa-
sion to attack him thus personally and
violently.
lie is personally a stranger to the wri-
ter, but is an old and esteemed inhabl-
tant of this City, and we universally hear
him very highly spoken o.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Western Assembly Convention.

BY neglect which has annoyed US ex-
ceedingly, the Call for the Western As
sembly District Convention was omitted
in our last Weekly, when it should have
appeared. 1t was handed to us in proper
season, by the Committee, and it was
through our own fault that it got mis-
laid. We regret it, and the only amend
We can now make is TO call especial at
tention, so that it may be seen by all ouL
readers, as soon as possible.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Potato Crop.

A few weeks ago accounts from differ
ent sections of the country indicated that
that the potato crop would be a short
one, and IN many sections an entire fail
ure. More recent accounts are highly
encouraging, and to a great extent re-
move the fear lately entertained of fail
ure OF this important product. We con-
dense the following from our exchanges
The Albany dtias says the potato crop
in that vicinity promises abundant, and
the quality is unusually good-price sew
enty-tiye cents i bushcl.
Franklin Gazette, y. Y. quotes pota-
toes at two shiliings bushel Hartford
Times, Connecticut, says the potato crop
is more abundant in that vicinity, than it
has been for the last eight years. The
Worcester Spy, Mass, says the crop Of
potatoes in that portion Of the state, is
the most valuable one raised during the
past five years. The Palmer Journal,
Connecticut, quotes potatoes at two shil-
lings a bushel. Montpelier Freeman
Vermont, says potatoes are generally good
throughout the state, and that prices
range from twenty to thirty seven
cents bushel. Nererlih Democrat, n.
H., says potatoes are plenty at two shil
'ings a bushel.
In our own state the potato crop has
not been as good as usual in some local
tiles, yet we learn from our exchanges
that in many parts Of the state the crop
was never better.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

81 The prospects of kenoSha were
never more encouraging than at present.
Our Western Rail Road is steadily and
surely progrcssing-the iarbor has be-
come a fixed iact-real estate is advanc-
ing population increasing--country trade
better than at any point on the Lake
Shore except Milwaukee and Chicago
and every body busy prosperous andhap-
py-except the Doctors and Undertakers.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

NATlSll to call the attention Of purchasers 80
Wv their large and attractive stock of
Ia "a III Sx @ q ID %,
JUST RECEIVED, CONSULTING IN PART on
PORT MONAIES,
RET!CULES. OF beautiful patterns,
DR. AWiNG and WRITING ri NC!I.S,
..AIR BRUSHES, large assortment,
SHAVING; BRUSHES, for all SORTS of boards,
FANCY BOXES, for any purpose,
CREAMS OF STILES, for the Hair,
AMBER OIL.
POMADLS,
PHALUN'S MAGIC HAIR DYF,
TOILET POWDER, Rose scented,
TOBACCO BONES, great variety,
IVORY COMBS, IS IS
RUBBER DRESSING COMBS,
RUBBER PUFF
RUBBER SLIDE
RUBBER LONG
RUBBER TOBACCO WALLETS,
RUBBER NURSING BOTTLES,
RUBBER TEErIlNG RINGS,
RUBBER RATTLES,
RUBBER BAT BALLS,
DRESSING COMRS, Il large assortment,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Character.

We shall leave it to the members of
the County Agricultural Society, and to
the honorable gentlemen of this County
whether JAS. c. MckISSoN and r. H..
DEMING, or the editor of our neighbor.
the Democrat, is the more truthful hon
orablc, or courteous; and we think they
will not suffer in the comparison. And
we will leave it to them to place proper
rcbuke upon its ungcntlemanly insinua-
tons against them, for their award upon
the diplomas.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Change of Date.

As our Weekly is printed on Thurs
day forenoon, to accommodate the printing
Of our Daily, we have deemed it better to
make its date conform to the fact, and
have therefore this week changed the day
of publication from Friday to Thursday
ID.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

Til, friends of j. J. PETIT, Esq, will submit his
name 20 The Republican Electors of kcnosha Coun-
y, represented in County Convention, for Eominu-
lion TO Ghe office OF District Attorney
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
CLERK OF THE BOARD.

respectfully offer myself 10 the Republican Flee
tors OF Keno ha County for the Office OF Cerk of tho
Board of Supervisors subject 20 The decision f tie
County Convention. WILLIAM GOFF.
Pleasant Prairie, Sept 2lst, 1854,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
REGISTER OF DEEDS.

She name of JOHN WILDER Will be presented
To the Republican County Convention FOR numna
lun us ii candidate for Register Of Deeds.
Sept %, 1854.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
CLERK OF THE BOARD.

r. II. DEMINi announces himself rs candidate
the Office of Clerk OF the Board Of Supervisors Of
kenosha County.
hcnosha, September 90, 1854.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
CLERK e,E ,FEEE COUEgE'.

The undersigned announces himselfns candidate
for the office OF Clerk of The Circuit Court for The
County of Kcnosha al the ensuing November ilcc
zion. o. +. DANA.
kcnysha, Seplcmbcr 20. ls54
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

\ friend writes us from Fond du Lac,
since Mr.. Mays denomination, as fol-
lows:
1T IS said that Macy has $4,000 to
nse in the election. and his friends are
openly calculating lhe price Of votes at
50 per head, as against a candidate who
has no money to spend. "-Hiiwaukee
Sentinel
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
SIIERIFALTY.

We are requested 10 announce the name of W. IL.
SCOTT, Candidate for Sheriff, of this Couniy
nj the forthcoming election.
October l2th, lSj4.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

knowledge of it the moment his vanity
prompts him TO write.
We could fill our whole paper with
ike Illustrations of our neighbours new,
easy, and convenient system of grammar,
as displayed in an ordinary number OF
his paper, but his last number contained
only one column of editorial and the rare
gems we have selected are quite abundant
in that small space.
We have often heard it said that few
years attendance at tho machines for
making asses, called our colleges, is the
cause Of flooding the country with more
nonsensical attempts at Latin, and horri-
bly, murdered English, than good teach
or could drain off in lifetime. But we
shall say nothing about it.
We are thankful for the light our neigh
Dor sheds upon us.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
saSnme Pumpkins.

Mr.. f. a. Carpenter has left at our
Office another large pumpkin-one out
:. A.tcoa whose aestve sac weight was
l22 pounds,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

The New York Methodist Episcopal
Book Concern stands thus; resources at
s. 19,775,ol, and the liabilities ut about
S2ll 900 leaving capital Of S50s.1i7.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
.ApnleS and Cider,

See the notice of our friend Weed. We
know he has some good apples, which he
sells cheap. His cider we have not tried
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
SHERIFALTY.

Respectfully submit my name to the Republican
Convention, for nomiaatonfor the Office of Sheriff
kenusha COunti.
October l2h, 1854. BOBERr y. BARNES.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

Secretary Marcy has decided that the
reciprocity treaty cannot take effect as
regards Canada, until legislation is had in
England
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

e Sixteen places of amusement. in
Guiding eleven for theatrical representa-
ton, were open on Monday night of last
week, in New York city.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

The Forrest Dirorce Case appears not
to have been settled yet. Mr.. Forrest
appealed from the award of the jury, al
lowing Mrs. +. $4,000 year, and has
made no payments. 4 long bill of eX-
ceptions has been prepared by Mr.. F.'s
counsel, for the October term of the
Court, but the argument has been post
poned till Mr.. Van Buren's return from
Europe. Among the grounds relied upon
in allowing Annie Flower, witness, to
make certain statements to test her cred
ibility.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

IL Mr.. IlooD, the defeated eandi
date for Judge in the 9th Circuit, has
commenced libel and SANDER suits against
the Editors of the Madison Democrat
and against Attorny General Smith, d.
d. VI. Seayer.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

Esa.- The H'duhegGn Gazette gives a
detailed account Of the brutal treatment
of farmer Nance Neal, who was re
turning home from that place. While on
his way home he was stopped by two
Irishmen, who enquircd of him if he was
Know Nothing?" lie replied he was
not: thereupon his assailants called him
liar, fell to beating him, and left him
apparently dead. He was subsequently
found by neighbor who happened along.
and conveyed home in a state Of insensi-
bility to his family.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
Definition of Abolition!st.

According to the definition of some,
the word Abolitionist, covers pretty
wide limit. Here are the definitions
given by the State Register, Illinois, and
the Richmond Enquirer, Virginia:
Who are Abolitionists All who are
opposed to the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise.-Stdte Register.
Who are Abolitionists Al who say
that the Douglas kansas-Nebraska bill
does not legislatc slavery into these ter
ritories. Richmond Enquirer.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
REGISTER OF DEEDS.

$ Y. BRANDE is Il candidate for reelection to
the Office OF Register oi Deeds.
kenosha, Scptember2lst, 1854.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

On the 9Th inst. by A. HANSON, Mr.. j.
W. SKISKLE of Chicago, to Miss. JrLIA
TkEADwELL of this CITY.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12
vhe prospects of the Canvass.

On visit just made into Walworth
County, we every where found the great
est of satisfaction expressed at the Re
publican Congressional Nomination.
The fusion of the Wings, Free Demo
Gratis. and Anti-Nebraska Democrats, in
to Republicans, is as thorough and com
plcte as it is in this County and thnt is
as complete as any thing can well be
and 40 one doubts, in the least, that Judge
Spooncr will be elected. We conversea
with several prom.ncnt Administration
men, and even they could not express
any confidence of the election of their
Candidate.
We learned that many Nebraska Dem
ocrats say they will either get up new
Candidate. or vote for the Judgc.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

Elections in the States ofPcnn-
sylvauia, Ohio and Indiana are held to-
day: these three States elect 81 mem
bcrS Of Congress.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-10-12

81 The Lake Shore Rail Road bridge
over Pike Greek in the North Ward in
this city, was commenced a few days ago.
1t is a pretty extensive work, and will
be prosecuted to completion with all pos
Siblc dispatch.