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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
E% The Waukcran Gayctte of Sa

Is The Waukcgan Gdgctte of Sat
urday, says the Lake Shore Road is done
TO within II miles of that place, and the
cars will be in the city by the first or
tenth of January. The Milwaukee Sen
tinel thinks the road will be completed
10 this point from the north by The first
or Middle of February Per Contra, the
Racine .idrocate, says not stick of tim
Der fer the Root River bridge, 400 feet
long is yet on the ground, and thinks the
first of August next, is as soon as the
road will be opened.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

Is The Madison Journal mentions
as candidates for Senator in our ranks,
Chas. Durkee, +. D. Holton, Gov. Far
well, Judge Wilton, ii. S. Orion, Mar
shall NJ. Strong, Timothy 0. Howe, NJ.
NJ. Jackson, Orsamus Cole and John H.
Tweedy. We had no idea there were so
many, but we are not the less pleased to
learn that Sparta has SO many worthy
sons"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
First knniyersary Rail.

Young America Hose Co. No. 2, intend
to give their first Anniversary Ball, at
Military Halt, on Friday evening, the 22d
inst. The Ball is designed for the bene-
fit of the company, as the object is meri-
torious it is hoped it may be literally
patronized.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
EWThe Kenosha Democrat, speak

u The Kenosha Democrat, speak
ing Of the movements of Adams of Mis-
siSsippl, in the Senate to extend the time
of naturalization to 81 years, says he is
backed by powerful party. So he is;
and if the Democrat had informed its
readers that Adams was ali ardent Loco
Foco, they might have made a shrewd
guess, where this powerful party princi
pally came from.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

The Legislature of Wisconsin meets
on the 10th of January next. c. G..
Sholes is strongly talked of for speaker
of the Assembly. He would make a
good one, and it is an important appoint
ment. The old hunkers hope to see the
Republicans divided but in this we trust
they will be disappointed to lect [. S.
Senator. Several distinguished gentle
men are talked of, but nothing is yet set
tied. Let the Republicans consider the
importance of union, and carry it ont and
all will be well.-JaneSviH Free Press.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
-. The Fond du Lac Freeman av-

e The Fond du Lac Freeman ex-
presses warm preference for CHARLES
DURKEE for U. S. Senator. Of all the
names vet mentioned in connection with
the place, that of Mr.. Durkee suits US
best. If he should be elected whlteyer
parties may undergo for the
next six years, the interests of humanity
in all their length, breadth and depth will
find in him an unbending and consistent
champion.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
ErOm WaShinpton

WASHINGTON, Wednesday Evening.
Hon. ID. Mace's bill for restoring the
Missouri Compromise, was introduced on
full discussion with the Anti-Nebraska
men. The demonstration causes much
sensation. The winter campaign has
fairly commenced. Kansas is our Sebas-
topol.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
Paimerston and Napoleon--prospects
ola European War.

Most important Information from Eu-
rope.-The Union's mails brought a let
ter from distinguished Frenchmau to a
gentleman in this city, from which we
make the following extract, promising it
with the assurance that the writer's posi-
ton and means Of knowing the secrets
of STATE affairs in Paris are equal to those
oiany man in that capitol. - Washington
Star, Dec. II.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

DANIEr W EBsTER's DEBTs.-The North
Bridgewater (Mas.) Gazette states that
the executors of the estate of the late
DANIEL WEBSTER. Fletcher Webster and
Richard NJ. Blatchford, find that the
debts due from the deceased amount to
Sl36,23S so, the charges of administra-
ton amount to $500; the personal es-
tate is valued at $18,522 10. The real
estate was appraised at $4,000, and is
incumbered to the supposed amount of
S30,000; leaving a large deficiency.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

E All persons who conceive it an
object to be well Dreaded will make a
note of Mr.. Wales advertisement. We
know every mans wife can make the best
bread in the world, but it is nevertheless
factNand we mean no d,sparagement
to every mans wife, when we say it, that
Mr.. Vale is leetle ahead in the science.
He always has excellent material. which
perhaps accounts for his success.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

81 skating match recently came
off on one of the lakes at Madisoe. for a
purse of twelve dollars which was sus-
pended on apole, at the starting and end
ing point, to be snatched by the first in
conner. Nine persons entered for the
race, but all "gin eout" but two on the
trial. Bill Clark taking the purse. Dis
lance, one mile time l.56.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
80 We perceive that the casa

We perceive that the case Of
';sharp financiering" which We recorded
a few days since, is exciting the attention
of the country at large, as we find it
coming back to us in almost every ex-
change we open. We should not be sur
prised if sJohn Smith," were applied to
soon to accept the Presidency of some
eastern bank, or perhaps Of the Texas
Pacific Rail Road Company
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

A Massachusetts sovereign made lu-
dicrous mistake, in Lawrence, on the day
Of the annual election. Having prepared
his ballot and written dunning letter
to delinquent debtor, he deposited each
in an envelope, and then dropped the dun
into the ballot-box and the ballot into
the postofiicc, afterwards returning to
his home with the proud consciousness
Of having discharged his duty.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

CONVICTED FOR HARBoRIsG SLAVES
Mr.. Benz. B. Waterhouse was recently
tried at indianapolis, Indiana, for harbor-
ing slaves, found guilty, and sentenced to
pay fine of $50, and be imprisoned one
hour. The Judge, like most Z. S. Judg-
es, did all he could 70 aid in the conyic-
ton of the prisoner.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

Freight AT CHICAGo.-Thc Chicago
Dem. Press says, there is not now left
at that city, probably over 100 tons for
the north. and even if no more is taken
by sail vessels, it will be sent by rail-
road. We understand that freight is con-
tracted from Chicago to this city, by rail
road via GAINESVILLE for nine dollars per
tom Wisconsin,.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

Is See notice for instalment on Rail
Road shares due on the Goth Of January
Recollect also, that an instalment is call
ed for to-day. Such is the forward and
fattcring condition of the work, that it
is very naturally expected these calls will
be cheerfully met.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

EGThe school Offering" is the ii
tie of an excellently filed paper, got up
by the pupils of Geneva Public School
Dist. No. l." under. the charge of II. B.
Coe, principal and printed at this office.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

r. DR.. UTTER of the Walworth
county Reporter objects to the employ
ment of females as physicians, mainly be-
cause the labors of the profession will
prove too much of a tax upon their
strength. Why not let them be th>
Judges of that matter.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

FRtIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION con-
yention of wisconsin Fruit Growers AS
ISOLATION" will be held at GAINESVILLE, on
Tuesday and "Wednesday, the Goth and
9th inst, commencing at one o'clock p
NJ
The particular objects Of the Conven-
ton will be the comparison and discus
sion Of the merits of various sorts and
varieties Of fruits, with reference to their
adaptation to the climate and soils of our
State; the hearing Of reports, and the
election of officers for the ensuing year.
All interested in the culture of fruit arc
invited to attend. and bring with them
specimens of fIuits. ana sciOns of rare va
rieties, for exchange and distribution.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

ORIENT CHAPTER.-A chapter of Roy
al Arch Masons, under the name, was du-
ly instituted at Masonic Hall in this city
on the 9th by the NJ. e. Grand Chapter
of Wisconsin, L. NJ. Tracy, assisted by
the numerous brethren of Milwaukee,
kenosha and Racine.-RdciRe -4dr.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

EE "1he Independent" of New Y ork
wants twenty thousand subscribers and
wants its friends to enlist themselves
noao in the work of getting up that num-
Der. We know Of no paper better de-
serving of $4,000 subscribers, or twice
that number, and none whose merits are
m, re sure to secure that number.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
EE The Legislature of Iowa has as

81 TIE Legislature OF lOWa mas as
sembled, and both houses have organized;
the Senate being democratic by one vote
and the house largely Republican. There
seems to be some difficulty in the way
of getting into joint ballot to elect l.
S. Senator. Fitz Henry Warren, Seward
wing, and Cook, silver-grey wing, are the
principal contestants.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
Loss Of the WestmorIand.


RACINE, Dec. To-
Schooner Whirlwind arrived at TINS
port this morning with part OF the crew
of the propeller Westmorland. She re-
ports the Westmorland sunk Is miles
this side of Sleeping Bear in Is fathoms
water and II lives lost.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

RIGHT.--After the close of this month
all letters, not prepaid, will remain in the
office where mailed.-Er.
BY what authority we should like to
know.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

ES The Milwaukee Ne1rs thinks the
Republicans need give themselves no trou-
bic about the L. S. Senator, as Demo-
crat will rule them out 1t may be so.
but we confess ourselves entirely unable
to see how it is to be done.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

~ The United States Steam Dredge
recently employed in the Harbor at Ra-
cine, arrived in our harbor yesterday,
where it will winter and lie ready early
in the spring to commence the labor of
dredging therein.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

K The high school building at Ra-
cine took fire on the 18th. in consequence
of some defect in the furnaces. The fre
was subdued with little damage to the
building.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

The Governor of California certifies
that in one instance the extraordinary
amount of eighty-two and half bushels
of wheat was gathered from a single acre
of land in that state. This is a great and
unprecedented yield, and proves conclu-
sively the richness of the soil of the gold
en- state, and its adaptedness to agricul-
ture. Let people so thther to become
producers of bread, rather than seekers
for the treasures of the mine. ,.f.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
PORK MARKET.


The Milwaukee Sentinel Of the 10Th
says:
Pork-receipts falling off, and some
farmers storing rather than sell under
$500. Range OF prices yesterday, $l.O0
a3,50, with very little taken at top fig
ureS.
The last Racine Advocate contains no
quotation of unpacked pork in that mar
leot
The Waukegan Gazette of the 10th
quotes at $S3,00a3.50.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

ROBERT SCHUYLER, the great defaulter,
1t is stated, has bought "a place on the
Rhine, where he now resides, and has
sent for his family to join him. His con-
iidentlal clerk came passenger to New
Y ork last week in the Baltic, on his mas
tiers business.
The Rhine is no doubt delightful
place for him, but his creditors would
much prefer the Rhin-o.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

IL The following occurs in the pro-
ceedings of the Supreme Court, at Madi-
son:
State ex rel Peter H. Wood VS.. Judge
of Circuit Court Of kenosha Co. Opin-
ion by Chief Justice. Peremptorv writ
of mandamus denied.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

CAN anybody be drowned as long as
his head swims}
Ofcourse not for aperson's head swims
onIy while it is above water.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

Destructive FIRE at ForreStriHe. -
The Water-Cure establishment of DIR.
Charles Parker. at Forrestyille, \. Y.
was wholly consumed by fire or the NOR
ming of the 9TH inst. The loss on the
building over insurance is about $4,000.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

THE sound of the Church-going bel"
was heard for the first time, in Elkhorn,
Dec. IA, in the new Episcopalian Church,
says the last Reporter.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

The New York city banks have select
ed a committee of five gentlemen to de-
wise plan for certifyidg checks which
shall prevent frauds.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

In five years the number of believers
in spiritual rappers have increased IN this
country to over two hundred thousand.
and they now support eleven newspapers.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

An editor out west, after the report
about poisonous oysters, undertook the
hazardous job Of allaying the fears ofthe
public. He swallowed six dozen-stew-
ed, fried. and raw, took nap, and awoke
cn perfect health. He is ready for SINH
lar experiments, provided the oysters are
in as good condition as those deyoured.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

son. father, did you know that Uncle
James has s,sd his leg out2n
s'Hedvels! my son, get my hat and cane
instantly eli
''Oh, you needn't worry, Governor, he
had to put ii out to walk didn't he?
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

CHICAGO & Rock ISLAND r. R.-The
earnings of the c. & r. |. r. r. for the
month of November were Sl47 900.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
:. VAL ELS BAKERY.

HpY new arrangement. the Su oscriber Is preps-
HE red TO supply the Citizens with Bread
CHEAPER THAN EVER.
As baking is our exclusive business we intend "a,
keep ON hand or TO order verything in the business
US good and cheap as any establishment this side oS
Lake Michigan. ef.I N" 'ITSrrF
Yeast, M .-e So
That works quick, can be had every morning until
O'Clock. -
we shall have good variety of Sake Toys for
Christmas Presents,
Our Customers will find to their advantage, as well
as ours, to bring baskets when practicable.
JOSEPH VALE.
BRICK BAKERY, MAIN ST.
Kenosha, Dec. Is, "a.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

In Waukegan, on the 9th inst. by
Rev. Chas. French Mr.. BENJAMIN p
MERCHANT, of the town of Benton, and
Miss MARY JANE PORTER, Of Wauke-
gan.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

WHEREIN did Barnum prove himselfa
brave man? BY selling his "Life" as
dearly as possible.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

WHAT IS THE BEST PAPER TO ADvER-
TIsE IN 1.-The Boston Daily Advertiser
answers this question thus.--"That Jour
nal is the best advertising sheet which
is the best in other respects. The Jour
nal which gives the most copious, most
fresh, and most accurate summary OF
news, and contains the best editorial ar
ticIes, will be likely to fall into the hands
Of those to whose notice it is most desir-
able to bring advertisements"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

e The thermometer indicated sew
en- deg, below zorro yesterday morning.
Snug winter weather.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

Columbia. S. C. Dec. Is.
Gen. A. P. BUTLER was reelected to-
dav L. S. Senator from South Carolina.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

BIG HoG.-A hog, only Is months old
weighing l462 lbs, is on exhibition at
Chicago.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

We learn that the motion for a
new trial in case of S. NJ. Booth VS.. IIar-
vey Bichard, recently tried in Rock Co.
has been overruled. The defendants
counsel intending carrying up to the Su-
preme Court on writ of error.-Mi
Sent.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
TIE LAKE SHORE RoUrr-Tbe Cbica-

THE LAKE SHORE RoUrE.-The Chica-
go Tribune of Saturday says that pas
sengers who leave this city by the Lake
Shore route, in the morning, arrive in
Chicago at half past five the same eve
nlng. The Rail Road train leaves Chi
cago daily Except Sundays) at 8 A. NJ :.
and returning arrives at s. P. NJ. The
cars now run % miles and in a fortnight
more will extend their trips to Wauke-
gan.-MH. Sent.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
Price Reduced.

XKyORM DEk0PS-Dr. Bardotte's tastcless
Wv WORM SUGAR DRoPs, warranted without
Mercury, at STARKW EATHER e. CO.'S
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
p,n1s Nov ~ y NJ

Lord Palmerston and Louis Napoleon
have been almost inseparable since the
former alighted at the Hotel Windsor
their interviews have resulted in dccls-
ionic unfurl the standard of Polish, Hun
garan and Italian nationality if Prussia
and Austria hesitate longer to declare
unequiyocally against the Car. The
probability is that neither the one nor
the other will consent to do this; in which
case all Europe will be in arms before
Spring.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

TIE GREAT FAtLuREIN BosToN.-The
Transcript Of Dec. 18th in abiding to the
suspension of Blodget & Co.. of that city
says:
"The business community in this city
were surprised this morning to learn that
one of the largest and most extensive dry
goods houses in Pearl street enjoying
high reputation in all sections Of the Uni
ted States and tho Canadas, had failed
and gone into chancery. The liabilities
of the firm are between 81 100000 and
S2.000,000. They are reported to owe
one commission house in Milk street
$4,000; another, Isl 900; and there are
several others who are creditors for abou.
$4,000 each. The failures at the South
and West and the utter impossibility of
collecting the vast sums due them, is the
cause assigned for this suspension. tits
the largest failure of the season in Bos-
tom
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21

EI The population of Waupacca
is estimated at 1000.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-12-21
WANTED IlesMEDEATELY!.
100 YOMNG MEM

wv VIM
INVITE Capital each Of from SIS to- 400 &c .s,-
w gage IN a safe and profitable busifiess-ops
that win pay any cntcrprising young man from o.
20 50 per day
Can at the Water Cure Room 9, between ana
X a vi q and up VI. div
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-02-07
Arrival Of the Crescant CITY.

The steamship Crescent City, Capt. Baxter,
from New York January 9th and Havana the
3D. inst, arrived last evening, bringing the fol-
lowing passengers:
Mrs Brown and daughter, Miss Blydsnburxb. W o
Aumford. Mrs Lacy, two children and servont Mrs M
Lucas Mrs schuart and infant, Mrs Duponte infant
and servant, Mrs Lucihe Miss Brooke Miss S,,arK
Miss Louisa Aiken. Mrs Berta.W Seaman. Pitkin
Stiles lady child and servant Harrington Palmer
and lady, sturges, Bies. Harrison and lady Mrs
Crawford. Brown and lady, Mrs Stedman, r Tirsa
II Wolfe. Rubirosa Burio, Louis Kraft Rodriques q
Broadwood, G Galitte, s L Lion Orr, Mrs Sheet NJ
sperer, Duriover; Clark Is in steerge.
In the HayaDna papers we have received we
find no news of Importance. However, as our
files are not full, We may be able to present to
our readers tomorrow, when they are complete
some news Of interest
Max Maretzek's Italian Opera company was
meeting with much success in Havanna. The
opera was nightly attended by large and bril-
liant audiences
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-02-07

for bone. Besides the above from this port, the
clipper ship Contest, Brewster sailed for Tahiti,
having engaged some 200, 600 gallons whale oiI.
to be shipped at that port The average
catchings Of 130 ships, which have cruised III
the Arctic Ocean this season. is about $50
barrels While the 0chotsk feet give an aver
age Of about 1850 barrels this season, which
is q better average than was anticipated ear
lier in the season The average for the whole
fleet of right wha1ers this season Is (estirnat-
ing four ffths of the oil and fve-sixths Of the
bone as taken during the season) 1l90 barrels
whale oil and II .728 pounds bone, In the sea-
son Of 1852, the average was 1914 barrels oil,
and % ,S15 pounds bone.
The number Of whaleships which have visited
the islands this fall, reported, is 252; and
the amount Of oil and bone in the same is
2O,ST barrels sperm, 364, $40 barrels whale
3,44S, 800 pounds bone The number of whale
ships which are bound home is large, and as
near as can be ascertained is about eighty.
There are now in port SO whaleships. most Of
@ mem undergoing repairs or transhipping oil
The San Francisco papers contain seven days
later news from Oregon. It is however Of littIe
Importance
second crop Of apples has appeared on some
trees in Oregon
| Judge Columbia Lancaster has been noinin-
ated as a candIdatefer Delegate to Congress from
Washington Territory. The whig candidate is
Col, Wallace, of Puget's Sound. The popula-
ton Of the Territory by the census Just taken
| is 1865.
The commercial business has increased at
Portland more than hundred fold during the
| last year.
| The oregonian.is informed that new and i'm
portant discoveries Of valuable coal fields have
recently been made on Puget's Sound
1t ia rumored that serious difficulties existed
between the whites and Indians in the neighbor-
hood OF the Dalles and Walla WaIla.