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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
Palestine Farming.

An editorial in the n. \. Tribune con
tradicts the generally received opinion
that the country round about Jerusalem
and the whole Of Palestine IS sterile.
hard, unproductive country, the most
poorly adapted t. farming, and says moth
ing can be farther from the truth 1t
says the country possesses a great diver
sity of climate. The Valley of the Jor-
dan, at the level of the Dead Sea, is ! ,3l2
feet below the Mediterranean, while the
Mountain Of Lebanon rises above the line
of perpetual snow, which is at $500 feet
above the sea, giving eternal winter and
perpetual summer and between them all
the various productions of the temperate
zones. The s)il is calcareous light-col-
ored loan in the interior, particularly
near Jerusalem. and near the sea shore
it is of dark red loan, and on the plains
of Sharon very productive yielding three
crops a year Of such things as will ripcn
within that space. 1t produces good
wheat, and corn, oats, potatoes, &c, about
equal to the average crops of COnnectl-
cut. Cotton has been produced in quail
ity and product equal to the best upland
plantations Of the Southern States.
1t SAYS Jerusalem is in possession Of
the Jews, who are miserably poor, indo-
lent, and without employment, and in
tensely hated by the Arabs, who possess
the country round about, who are the
ming implements are the rudcst kind, and
worst farmers in the world, whose far
who arc. it says, but little in advance Of
our Indians in civilization.
From time to time missionary efforts
have been made in Palestine, both by
English and Americans, with no success,
but to embitter those whom they were
irving to teach them of better religion
Two years ago new plan was tried t
Improve theircondjtion. SevenAmericans
with improved farming tools, and Amer
/ lean seeds located upon piece Of land
seven miles from Jerusalem, one mill
i from Bethlehem and upon the very site
Of one Of the gardens Of Solomon, ant
commenced farming upon the American
+ system.
They were urged not to go out Of Je
rusalem, for fear Of the Arabs. But the.
said nothing about religion, but instea'
plowed deeply, narrowed thoroughly, an'
planted and sowed every thing grown o.
an American farm.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
Smithsonian Institution -,

The \. Y. Eren'ng Post says there is
difficulty arising in the management Of
the Smithsonian Institution. James
Smithson, of England, bequeathed S5l5,-
lG9 to the United States of America
to found, at Washington, under the
name of the Smithsonian Institution, an
establishment for the increase and diffu-
sion Of llno ledge among men.
But how to do this ? Two plans are
contcnded for. One is to gather large
library Of national works, and another is
to encourage and publish works of scion
tifc research. The fund now amounts
to over million Of dollars.
BY act ofCongress, August, 10th, 1916
a sum, not exceeding an average of S25,-
600 aycar: was appropriated for the grad
ual formation of library.
But the Regents have taken unauthor-
lied steps of dividing the original income
of the fund-S3Q, 900 equally between
the library and the work Of publication.
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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
The Laselle Murderers.

The Chicago Tribune says strenuous
efforts are making to induce the Cover
nor to pardon the murderers of \. S.
story; and says those leading the move
mcnt are making it ON national grounds
that the memorial sets forth that
Whereas the Chicago Tribune is ma
king efforts to pat down Irish influence
in this city, it becomes them to stand by
and protect those who Will, in the day of
need, stand by them" etc.
Crime should know no nation and no
color-cvery criminal should be treated
alike as far As this is concerned. \ muir
dcrer is a mlHderer, whether an Ameri-
can, German, or an Irishman, and his
treatment should not depend on his birth
place.
We wish there was no hanging in Hi
nois, but we trust the petitioning fol
mercy on national grounds will fail.-p
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
Tie Firemen at CHIC o.

Kenosha Fire Company, OF nenosha.
Mr. John Henry, Foreman arrived in
this city yesterday on the steamer Arctic.
They brought their machine and hoes
carriage with them. The Badger boys
were received at the landing by the Red
Jacket Engine Company No. 4, of this
city, and welcomed by a salute. The
two Companies then marched through
some of the principal streets. attracting
very general attention. The other Off
GERS are-First Assistant Foreman, Mr..
/. W. Webster; ID do, Mr.. George L.
Lee. The Company are stopping at the
Foster House.
Engine Company No. 4, of Detroit ar
rived here about 9 o'clock last evening
by the Michigan Central Railroad, and
were also received by the Red Jackets.
This company also brought their machine
with them, and are accompanied by Barn
hardt's Brass Band. comprising ten mu-
sicians. The Michiganders are about 90
i'll number, and the Foreman is Mr.. John
Patton. After forming into line at the
depot, the two companies paraded through
the principal streets with their torches
lighted. making very brilliant appear
ance.
The semi-annual reviewed. the officers
and members of the Chicago Fire Depart
ment will take place at . o'clock this af-
ternoon. The Companies with their ap-
paratus will assemble on State Street. in
the immediate vicinity of the Market.
The Detroit and kenosha Companies will
in all probability appear in the line, and
the occasion promises to be gala one.
A grand Complimentary Ball will be civ
en- at North Market Hall, this evening
10y our city Firemen to which their
guests are inyited.-ChicagO Trtbune Of
Tuesday.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

ana instead of exciting the jealousy o
the Arabs, it aroused them to surprise.
and the news Of what the Americans at
Solomon'S garden were doing, flew on the
wings of the wind, and visitors came to
look and wonder, from far and near. The
operations of the carpenter and black
smith were not among the least sources
of wonder. The rapid manner in which
he heated his iron, and hammered it into
Just such shape as he desired, was beyond
the comprehension Of the supplemented
people.
One day the farm received visit from
twenty-five Sheiks, who inspected all the
tools and the way they were used, and
the effect produced, and looked at the
growing crops so much beyond anything
they had ever seen produced before, and
then turned their heads together to con-
suit upon the wonders they had witness
sed. The conclusion was that these peo-
pie must possess very superior kind of
religion, as that is the standard upon
which they base all their estimates of
character. They made applications at
once for several of their sons to serve as
apprentices to learn American farming.
and did not even object that they should
be taught the principles of American re-
ligion; for surely, SAID they, it must be a
good religion, as these are very good peo-
pie, and God blesses their labor beyond
any other in all Palestine.
The result is that the Arabs are en-
Enthusiastically trying to improve and learn;
and even the Jews, in the City. seeing
the success, have gone out and gone to
farming.
This account, condensed from long
article in the Tribune, shows that human-
ty is alike everywhere, and that good
lcorhS is the teacher which all bow to.
D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
MUsKETs AGAINST SPADES.

The United States Army numbers about
10000 men, who cost the country last
year SIS 52j 900 for pay, subsistence, clio
thing, etc The Illinois Central Railroad
Army numbers 10000 men, who receive
from the Company So, cooper annum.
In three years they will make seven hun
dred miles of road, adding greatly to the
wealth Of the State and country. In
thirty years the United States have spent
$500, 900, 900, forwhich they have nothing
to show but some old forts, guns, batter
ed uniforms, aud demoralized veterans
Chicago joUAai.
Which is worth the most to the coun-
try? We wish the country might learn
that all war Is crime. and that the labor
spentin war,ifeXpended in improvements,
would make an Eden of this earth, COM
pared with what it is now.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

FrGITIvE SLAvES.-The Cincinnati
Gazette states that nine Fugitive Slaves,
seized near that city on Wednesday night
last. were from Boone County, Ky, and
on their way to Canada. They were on
foot; their baggage on their backs; their
clothing torn and ragged, and their APP
pearancc dcplorable. -Four of them were
men, two women, and three children.
They will probably be remanded to Sla-
very, and like Burns, who was so glad
to get back to Maryland, sent further
South to a new MARKET"
On the night previous to the above
arrest, the Gazette says that % slaves
made stampede" from KY, reached the
, Licking River; dashed together several
canoes and descended the Licking to the
I Ohio river; disemharked near Cinncinat-
Ii and on Wednesday morning were run
/ off, by the underground railroad to Can
ada.
! The fugitive Slaves, recently arrested
at Cincinnati, were remanded to their
masters and Immediately taken across
the river to Kentucky.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

1t is curious circumstance that while
we are here complaining Of the dearncsS
Of provisions, in Widdin, the seat of war
in Turkey, with armies all around con-
Stunning the products of the country
they we're sold at the following prices on
the 18th of March last:
Vine per quart, one penny sterling.
Bread, loaf of , lbs. 3 qrS., one penny
Best beet, best cuts, one penny per 10.
Eggs, very dear, !arthing each.
\ fat duck, eight pence
A goose, six pence.
A lib. turkey, twelve pence.
a roasting pig Of Is lbs. two shilling
and eight pence. Other things in pro-
portion.
We mention these facts with no iAten-
ton to encourage emigration from our
metropolis.-N. \. Ere. Post.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

In this day when open sediti0n auo re-
lellion against the laws of the land are
inculcated in the streets, in the parlor and
in the pulpit, we wish to commend to the
attention of our readers the following pas
sage from the writings of the Father OF
his Country. If we have not lost all re-
spect for that great and cool man, we
shall heed his advice :-KenoSAd Demo
crdt
This government, the offspring Of your
own choice. uniniluenced and unawed ;
q i0ptcd upon matare celebration and
fail investigation completely free in its
prime pies III the distribution of its pow
crs uniting security with energy. and con-
tanning within itself provisions toritS own
anon mcnt has a just CLAIM! to your CON
tiIcnce and your support. Respect for
its authority, compliance with its laws,
&c iuics cnce in its measures. are duties
unbined by the fundamental maxims Of
rae liberty.
Allobstructions to the execution of the
laws, all combinations and associations
under whatever plausible character, with
teract, or awe the regular deliberations
and action of the constituted authorities.
are destructive Of this fundamental prin-
ciple, and of fatal tendency.
This is excellent advice. And as the
Democrat is a lawyer and as it with so
much force nd clearness showed that
slavery is in violation of all law-that if
law is enforced all slaves will be set at
liberty, why does it, in the face Of its own
teaching, Sin the parlor, in the streets,
and inn its columns ''inculcate the open
sedition and rebellion" of Kidnapping
seditiously and rebelliously sustain Kid
mapping Goyernment-and aid IN sob
structing the execution of the law" by
j ny trial, and the execution of the writs
Of h0deaS corpus and De h0miHe repiegi-
ando. When lawyer openly docs
these things, is it any wonder that 9TH
crsshould ? Itpains us,ncishbor, to see
you lay down such good precepts, and
violate them so openly.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

-deeting
of the citizens of Kenosha was held at
the Court House, on Saturday evening
the 18th inst. for the purpose of making
preliminary arrangements to celebrate tie
coming Fourth Of July.
motion Mr.. ISAAC GEORGE. Sem.
was chosen Chairman, and Mr. S. S. SHAN
NON, Secretary.
Mr. JOY said there was project on foot
to celebrate the coming anniversary by
tolling the bells as token of mourning
over the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska
Bill. He should regret to see any such
demonstration. lie wished to have an
old fashioned celebration or none.
Mr.. Coe and Mr.. Paul also spoke against
tolling the bells.
On motion of Mr.. Coe it was voted that
Committee of six be appointed by the
Chair to make the preliminary arrange
ments for the celebration.
The Chair appointed the following per-
sons: n. H. JOY, John Henry, S. s. Schof,
W. B. Slocum, C. c. ShoIes, and Andrew
Leonard.
On motion Of different persons, VIM.
S. Strong, Daniel Quigley, John V. Aver,
Samuel Scott and David Crosit were add
ed to the Committe.
On motion of Mr.. Paul the Committee
was directed to request the City Coun-
Gil to make an appropriation to aid in
paying the expenses of the celebration.
Judge Hale then offered the following
resolution:
ReSoired, That the citizens of Kenosha
and vicinity be requested to celebrate the
coming anniversary Of our National indie
pendence in the usual manner; and that
any unusual demonstration on that occa
sion would be highly impolltic and uncall
ed for, besides being utterly derogatOry
to the best interest Of the City, and the
harmony that ought to prevail on that
occasion.
Judge Hale made few brief and elo-
quent remarks in favor Of the resolution.
Mr.. JOY and Mr.. Lowell also spoke in
favor of it; after which it was unani-
mously adopted.
On motion Of DR.. Slocum, the newspa-
pers of the City were requested to pub
fish the proceedings. The meeting then
adjourned.
ISAAC GEORGE, Sen, Chairman.
S. 5. SHANNON, Secretary.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
How shall we celebrate the Fourth

How shall we celebrate the Fourth /?
Seems to be the absorbing question at
this time in this city. Public sentiment
is divided. A portion of onr people wish
to celebrate in the good old fashioned way.
as they call it, while another part think
under existing circumstances, the day
would be more appropriately observed as
a day of mourning and grief. A public
meeting, the proceedings Of which will be
found in our paper, has been held by one
party, and the other will probably fix up
on mode to give expression to its senti-
ment. We recognize the right of every
person to observe the day as seems to
them fit and best, and recognise no right
on the part of others to call them to &C
count for it. We think. as matter Of
personal opinion, that there is really 1t
tie left in the practical workings Of our
government Of the declaration Of indcpen-
dcnce to rejoice over, and therefore, so
far as we are concerned. should be very
10th to join in the usual noisy celebration
Of the day. Those who think otherwise
will doubtless act otherwise. as they have
a right to do. We have no desire to
puta straw in the way Of any PERSONS OBJ
serving the day as he or she may think
most appropriate, and ask only in return
that our own rights in that respect may
not be intcrfercd with.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

CuILD VOMITING SNAKE.-A little
girl about four years Of age, residing in
Centre Brighton, i'll this state, having
been apparently out of health for some
time and troubled with a bad cough, her
mother gave her lobclia emetic, soon
after which she yomited up black snake.
1t was covered with a soaly substance,
was as large round as lady's little fin
ger, and eighteen inches in length. 1t was
alive when elected. How long it has been
in the stomach is unknown, but probably
was swallowed in water when it was very
small. as for some time past the health
of the child has been wasting away
Bangor State.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
Annual Meeting of the Woman's State Tom.
perance Society of Wisconsin.

az" rhs Society viii hold its Annual Mee,inq a,
kENOSHA, on the 9Th day OF July, 1854. Tie Omen.
ing session will commence at l0H \. NJ, and /, is
hoped tFat the members Of The Society gener lywnl
then be present.
We cordially invite the presence and co operation
OF all friends OF rcmperauce,ufallin favor Of Pro
hiOitory Law,-al who would aid in procuring for
our State ibis potent remedy for the evils of Intcm
perance,- all whose hearts burn with Indignation AT
the ircachey Of our Legislators In Violating lhewill
Of their c, N uens by iaiiins to enact PrJLbtor
Law at The last session ofoUr Legislauye,-aliw no
would administer to them just ttbukc by melting
TO them their just rev Ird-poitical death and dis
honor. To all We say, Come, IN t; with Us prepared
TO participate in deliberations, share in our dis
cussions, and unite heart and hand for II renew ed
effort in the cause
We are happy to say that the hospitality Of the
friends in KcloshL is rendered 10 delegates froL
abroad.
by order OF the executive Committee.
C.H. KELLOGG, Cor 6ecrctary.
Z ~ Papers friendly please copy
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
Congress Adjournment.

Resolutions have passed both Houses
of Congress to adjourn on the 18th Of Ju-
~, to meet again in October.
This is the first time, we believe, that
such thing has been done; but it will
not be the last. The precedent establish
ed it will be followed.
1t is proposed to commence the scs-
sions earlier This will doubtless pass
and in time, they will commence in the
Spring, and we shall have a continual ses-
slOn.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

HANDSOME SPECULATION MeSsrs.
Davis d Grcathouse, Of California, passed
through St. Louis one day last week, with
a flock of sheep, numbering about 1000,
which they had purchased in Lower
Kentucky and were taking across the
plains for the market of the FL Dorado
States. They bought them at SIPS per
head, and Immediately after the sale
sheared them and disposed of the fleece
at an average of seventy-five cents, tlu'
making the sheep cost them but fifty
cents per head. This price is so inconsi-
derable, that if these enterpri>ing traders
have good fortune in the herd, tie sale
in California will yield them an extraor-
binary proft-Louisville Times
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
Card.

The Fire Department Of the City Of
kenosha would hereby acknowledge the
receipt Of a donation of twenty-five Dol
lars from the Milwaukee Mutual lnsu-
rance Co. F. 5. LOWELL Pres. Dep.
Gro. L. LEE. Sec. Dep.
This was received through NJ. }. J..
Y. Yates agent Of the Company.
Kenosha C0uaty Agricultural Society
VIII hold its Adjourned Meeting at l.,
BUTTONS, Paris, on
SATURDAY, the 24th inst,
AT O'Clock, p. IN. BY order,
T. j. BRANDE, Rec. See
Pleasant Prairie, June 9Th, 1854.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
as-- Tow. Moore of earlier DAVIS Gil

Tom. MOORE of earlier days fill
ed Ireland and all Europe with his sweets.
We have Il Tom. Moore also, who is ca
pablo and willing to do the same thing
for kenosha and regions round about.
See his announcement, which though toll
erably full does not tell half the story.
Call at his shop, and you will learn how
impossible it is that newspaper could
do justice to the variety, beauty, utility
ornament, &c. &c. of what he has on hand.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
PEOPLES
MASS STATE CONVENTION
Ar HAnIsnlI rrrr1P SHAY 1rrrv1o

sB ALL MEN opposed 10 the Repeal Of the Mis-
sour Compromise, the Extension q Slavery, and the
Rule ofthc Slave Power are invited TO meet al Mud
is0R, TkarSdag, July 10, TO take such measures as
may be deemed necessary TO prevent the Future En-
croachmenis of the Slave Power, 10 ,pcal all Com
promises In favor or Slavery and TO establish the
r'ihcipie ~ Freedom as The Rule oi,the state and
Na''ohai oovernmenis, The time has come Tor he
Union OF all Free Men for the sake of Freedom
lhere is but one alternative. Venus. ANTE and be
frFe' OF a'e'ae and be Easlape3 b. the preloran
hands oflhe Shareholders and their n eb,asksallies
10 Papers throughout the slmc, friendly to the
objects ofthe above Can, please COPY.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

The last Milwaukee Sentinel en-
closed to US handsomely Autographed
map, showing the various railroad enter
prizes terminating or extending from that
city. The paper also contains history
of all these roads. The future of Mil
waukee looks bright
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

SHor-MAkGNG IN VIRG1NGA.-The Rich
mond Enquirer recommends to the south
ern people Communicative their own shoes.
Not only should they do that, but if we
are obliged to run down their fugitives
they ought to make ours also.
They are said to excel the northern
shoe-makers in cuttirg hides.-N, ]. Ere
Post.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

JEFFERSON REvlsED.-It is thought
they have got new edition of the Dec
laration of Independence at the South
especially calculated for that latitude.
The following is said to be Il e beginning
of the precious instrument. white men
are born with considerable freedom, and
endowed with inalienable rights; among
winch are life, liberty and the p'asvit Of
niger" PORTLAND 49r.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

A mass Convention of the free
men of Walworth County is to be held
at Elkhorn on the 4th of July, to take
measures to render opposition to the Ne
braska principle effective.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

\ Boy WITH DELIRIUM TREMENs.-A
man named Taylor, near Winchester. Ia.
has son only tour gears oH who is a
common dyupkurd! On a recent fishing
excursion he gave the child a bottle OF
whiskey to carry; he drank too much,
and brought ON the deLriunt hemens.
that lasted for twelve hours.-Dayton
EmDiYe.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

Busy TmEs-The steamers Sultana
Traveller, and Pacific, hove IN sight to-
gether yesterday from the south, and ra-
ced in quite lively style. 1t is hardly ne
cessary to add that the Traveller led the
crowd
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
wednesday Morning, June "a.

81 There is proposition submitted
to the vote of the people of the city of
Milwaukee, to issue bonds to the amount
Of 100000, in aid of the Southern Wis
consn Rail Road.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

Hon. +. w. Horn arrived in this city
from New York, last evening. looking as
good as new" He was in company with
a better class of immigrants than have
landed here for some years. Wisconsin,.
We are afraid they were rather asham-
ed Of their company.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23
Roprx TURNING WHrrr From FEA,

Ro8IN TURNING WHITE From FEAR
A man in Lockport, \. Y, has a tame
robin, which has been a beautiful singer
Ii was Kept in the same room with par
rot, which escaped from its cage a few
days since, flew across the room, anC
alighted on the cage of the robin. The
robin was very much frightened, and since
that time has never sung note, and WIN"
is still more singular. its feathers are gra
dually turning white.-To'edo Rep"bll
can.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-06-23

e Gen. W. 0. Butler is said to be
the appointee to the Governorship of Ne
braska; and Gov. Wright of Iowa, as
Governor Of Kansas