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Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1857-05-14
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Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1857-05-14

We would call Tie attention of rea-
doris 30 the advertisement headed .'Erer's Ccle-
]r..od Ginger Wine" Applications for Agen-
eas for the above, may be addressed Carl
EALER, IS West Randolph street, Chicago, Ill.
Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1857-05-14

- We are indebted to l.. b. NICHOLS, Clerk
of the Court, for the abstract OF its doings dur
ing the term Just closed, which we publish this
week
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-07-11

An INCIDENT OF BALAKLAvA.-When the
Light Brigade was preparing for action, the
butcher of the 18th Lancers Tan 1rishman.)
who had just been performing his office,
slaughtering sheep and oxen, made his ap-
pearancc in the field. without coat or waist
coat, his shirt sleeves rolled up. and his arms
and face smeared with blood-a grotesque
and terrible figure. lie mounted powerful
charger, and rode up to his troop. He had
no business there, but the prospect of a
bloody fray was too strong to be resisted
He seized two sabres, deliberately examined
the temper and edges of the blades, selected
the sharpest, and threw the other aside. He
then, with equal GOODNESS, took out a short
black pipe, charged it, lighted it, placed it in
his mouth, and setting himself in the saddle
rode with the "six hundred" into the Valley
Of the shadow Of Death This man was seen
amongst the Russian batteries, sabreing the
gunners right and left, staying with his own
hand at least six of the enemy cutting his
way in the retreat through the swarms of
Russian cavalry which vainly sought to in
tereept the remnant of the gallant band. and
wonderful to relate, he rode back, still smok-
ing his pipe as coolly as if nothing had hap
pened, without having received single
scratch.-Freemcn's Journal.
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Steam Fire Engines.

The CINCINNATI Times on the 10Th gives
the following graphic account of the rcmak-
ably rapid cxting,,;>hmcnt of fire bv the
steam engines:
c>terday afternoon we were sitting in
our office. when the central fire bell tapped an
alarm. The fire was about two squares south
east of the office, vet the first intimation we
had of it came from the watch-towcr, four
squares northwest of us. We ran to the fire,
watch in hand. A two-story frame building,
on Reynolds street, was on fire. The upper
part of it was enveloped in flames, which
rolled up against the rear Of row of large
business houses fronting on Second street.
Our opinion (and long service as a member
and officer of a volunteer company attaches
value to our iudgment) was that the row of
business houses could not possibly escape Sc
rious damage. We knew that the neares,
steam fire engine Washington No. ~ was
located some three squares from the fire, and
we did not conceive it possible for the ma.
chime to get into operation until that block
had been fired. The firemen, however. wen,
ahead of our calculations. In eight minutes
from the time the first tap of the alarm was
given, No. l was playing on the fire. This
stream was quickly followed by others, and
IN few minutes more or twelve minutes
from the sounding Of the alarm. the fire was
conquered.
In less than five minutes later, several of
the companies had received orders to cease
operating, and not fame was to be seen
about the premises. The fire had hard,
reached the floor Of the building in which i,
originated. and the row OF business houses
adjoining received no damage whatever, ex.
cept slight scorching Of the window frames
and sashes. There was a fire rather formid
able IN its appearance. thoroughly extinguish
ed IN fifteen minutes from the time the alarm
was given. The power of the steam fire en-.
CINE was handsomely demonstrated. When
the No: l, the first engine in operation, com
menced playing, the flames were rolling up.
ward in huge sheets, and the fire roaring and
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-07-11

Mr.. BUCHANAN on POLYGAMY.-MajOr
Jack Downing thus relates conversation he
had with Mr.. Buchanan on Utah Old Buck
is good deal riled with Brigham Young who,
with his one hundred wives, has created a
rebcllion-whcn the old Buck hasn't one that
he calls his own If one woman created a
rebellion in the garden of Eden when she had
a man and ought to bin satisfied. it isn't won-
derful that one hundred should do the like
in Utah, having onl ~ one man among EN-
all. Says !, Bucky. did YOU ever see union
and harmony where there was hundred VIM
cn and but one man-it's agin all mater to cx-
pect it-and the only way to bring matters
to good starting point, is to see each wo-
man has her man. Yes, but said old Buck.
then every man would be obleegd to hev his
woman. Yes. Sartin, scz l. Well, then, scz
he, thcv'd blame me for the hull Of this troub-
le and say Id sot 'em bad example. That's
so. scz |, and since YOU druy so many women
to take up with one man bekase YOU refused
to take your sheer, it's your duty to make EN-
live peaceablc as they are, or else break the
hull thing up by reforming and setting every
old bachelor a good example by taking one
of these deluded women for your sheer, to
once.
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" Come Back Soon."

Such YVES the exclamation that reached our
ears as we passed along a street in East Bal
timore an evening or two since The speak
er was neatly dressed woman, young and
beautiful The person to whom she spoke
these simple words, in deep tones of affec-
ton, was a finely formed man, in the morn
ing of life But what caused the tears to
flow? Alas. we could not fail to perceive
that the being to whom she had given her
young heart, and who promised to love, pro-
tect. and cherish, was victim of the tyrant-
Rum" Come back soon." With half
suppressed oath the promise was given, as he
hastily bent his steps towards his usual haunts
of dissipation. Come back soon," was again
sobbcd out from breaking heart, as we re-
sumed our walk. After our evening meal we
repaired to the house of a friend, whom we
had promised to visit. The time flew rapidly
BY in familiar converse, and the hour of
midnight had sounded ere we parted. The
streets were almost deserted. and as VIC pass
ed low groggcry the sounds of drunken
revelry were heard within. A man stagger-
ed into the street. followed by woman
They were the same we saw at early even
ing. "Come back soon.' Anxiouslv she
listened for his welcome step! How long the
hours seemed to her waiting heart. as she
watched for the loved ones return. Mid
night came at last, but no husband. Hastily
throwing on her shawl, she wandcrs through
the streets, needless of the paSscrs-hy, and
even pcnetrates the haunts of vice to save a
being she loved better than life. Fondlv she
clasped the degraded being. who was about
to rcpulse her. when she exclaimed. . Do come
home. William left little Ellen all alone"
Little Ellen" Those two words found a
way to that mans heart. He hesitated. and
drunk as he was. his eyes grew moist Still
closer did that wife cling, and he was about
to accompany her, when miserable looking
man staggered up and said, is that YOU.
Bill why YOU are stranger: come. let us
90 and take drink, and talk over old times. -
The temptation was strong-therc was a fear
full struggle in his bosom. Again the invi-
tation was given he was about to Weld, and
had already moved a step. towards the door.
when his devoted wife uttered through her
tears. Ellen-our child" The chord was
touched. and with rcsolutc NO" to his
tcmpter. which sent thrill of iov to that
woman's heart. he turned towards his home
Who can tell what hopes. what fears agitatcd
that wife'S bosom on their homeward iour-
ncv, as that husband vowed to drink 10 more
We SAW them enter their own cottage.
and quickening our steps we soon reached
our humble lodging Our Child" Simple
words but they have, perhaps. saved ha-
man SOUL Bahimorc .1mc,icdn.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-07-11
Sharp Shaving and both Shaved.

IompkinS bought fine horse-paid $500
for him. The horse. after few months
proved to be lame in the right shoulder
lOmpklns was distressed about it. Tried all
sorts of remedies -embrocations. liniments
Mustang included, under the advice of the
very best vctcrinarics. still tho lamencss was
obstinate and grew rather worse. He became
desperate. and hit upon this device to sell the
horse. He drove an ugly tenpennv nail
plump int the right fore-foot, and left it there
for ten days: when he led the tortured AMI
nal limping to blacksmith to be shod. The
blacksmith was dealer in horses and quite q
Jockey in his way. After while, Tompkin.
called at the shop for his horse. That's q
splendid selding of yours, Mr.. Tompkins-
pity he is so lame says the blacksmith. He
is, indeed. replied Tompkins But he is yer,
lame. and am afraid he can't be cured Per.
haps not and may be he can,' SAYS Vulcan
'How much would YOU be willing to take 70,
him, just as he stands. Mr.. Tompkins, none,
down. All. we'll, don't know what to sa,
to that If he is cured, he is worth all maid
for him. and even much more. as horses ce
now; but if his lameness should continue. VOL
see he is worth nothins-not dollar
The blacksmith began to chatter. First he
offered $50; then 500; and at last, 500 70,
the animal. Tompkins was persuaded, and
accepted the last offer. The money was paid
and the horse delivered on the spot Now,
says the blacksmith, as the bargain is finish
ed. will be frank with you, Mr.. Tompkin.
| suppose l can tell YOU just exactly what all
ed that horse Can you? said Tompkins
well. | shall be glad to hear it. l thouch
You must know all about, it or YOU would mo-
have paid me so much for him. The black
smith produced the nail and assured Tomp
kins, with great apparent satisfaction, tha
while pairing down the horses hoofs he hat
found that internal long piece of iron, ant
drawn it out of the frog of the near fore-foot
Is that all you know about? p Tompkins ask
ed very quietly. An" replied the black
smith. 'Ah! isn't that enough for conscienc,
sake" 'Well,' replied Tompkins, Il dom
know, as it is. will be equally frank Will
You, since the bargain is finished. I drov,
that naiIinto the foot, but the lameness is il
the shoulder, l think YOU will find
AS soon as any one Of the ethical professor,
at Cambridge can find moments relieffron
spiritual-rapping discussion, Mr. Tompkin.
and his friend would be delighted to receive
learned opincn from old Harvard, upon tn,
question of comparative roguery between tn,
parties to this horse-trade.-Boston Post
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-07-11
The Little Coffin.

BY Mis-. II. l.. BOSTWICK.
Twas tiny, rosewood thing,
EbOn bound, and glittcring
With its stars of silver white,
Silver tablet. blank and bright,
Downy pillowcd. satin lined.
That |. lettering. chanccd to find
Mid the dust. and scent and gloom
Of the undcrtakcr's room.
Waiting, cmptv-ah. for whom:
All! what lo> >c-watchcd cradle bed
Keeps tonight the nesting head,
Or on what soft. pillowing breast
Is the chcrub form at rest.
That ere long. with darkcncd eve,
Sleeping to no lullaby.
Whitley robcd. and still. and cold,
Pale flowers slipping from its hold,
Shall this dainty couch cnfold:
All, what bitter tears shall stain
All this satin sheet like rain.
And what towering hopes he hid
Meath this tiny coffin lid.
Scarcely large enough to bear
Little words that must be there.
Little words, cut deep and true.
Bleeding mothers hearts anew
Sweet. pet name. and "AGED TWO"
Oh. can sorrows lowering plumcs
Round our pathway cast gloom,
Chill and darkSomc as the shade
BY an infants coffin made
From our arms an angel flies.
And our startled. dazzlcd ewes,
Weeping round its vacant place,
Cannot rise its path to trace,
Cannot see the angel face.
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ssT F. -

Sometimes the reader of newspapers will
notice, bringing up the rear of an an adver-
tisemcnt, the letters it," Probably they
never troubled him much; he might have re-
gardcd them as a sort of cabaliStic literature
peculiar to the press, and certainly rot fl;
theme for song or sermon.
However this may be, that pair of letters
has significance beyond the range of types
and on into the shadows, and out into the
sunshine of that mosaic work we call life.
To the uninitiated, it is only "tf to the
printers eye, it expands into "W .forbid;
a reminder that the advertisement it waits or
is to be continued from day to day, Or from
week to week, until ordered out by him who
directed its publication.
The story of how many springs that have
brought the blue bird and the violet, has been
told in that IT," Wrought in the green ira
Gerry of leaves that rise and fall on the bosom
of the air; painted on clouds at anchor in the
summer sea; carved on the stone thresholds
of evergoing floods; silvered on the moons
medallion; gravcd Oh the round ruby of the
morning sun: on the breath of song it is
broidered, and IT," till forbid >" is the sto-
rv of the world. "Tf" is written alike on the
drop of dew-that satellite of sod-and on the
great world that dances in the breath, and
brightcns in the smile of God.
"Tf' rounds the summer of human hopes
is delicately traced on beauty's brow; you
may see it i'll the ever shining star.
"Tf" is wrought in the helms of the sweep
ing TamcrlancS of all time, and the silver
thread of the small-voiced brook will not be
broken without it.
Nature has no stereotypes all her adver-
tisements are published with " IT," and the
types that express her loneliness, are silently
distributed and the graves are filled with
the cloquence of yesterday.
And even there, cnamelled in the little bill
lows of turf, that break up earth. green
sward like sea, there is "till forbid" and
so, the silent swell of sod subsidies where
graves have been; and back to the light, and
back to the air, and up to the cloud, and away
in gladness, goes the dust to be fashioned in
to new expressions of truth and beauty.
"Tf." is woven into the scarlet robe OF
Wrong, and the purple garb of Power. Con-
quests glowing wheels are locked with "tf., ,
and the weariest bonds that ever bowed hu-
manity, bear these letters stamped on every
link.
The young mother, bending with look Of
love over the fairest "copy" her eyes have
ever seen, forgets that in that little face, hid
in the dimple of cheek, or shaded by tress
of golden hair, two words are traced in life's
blue autograph, that ere long obeyed, may
leave her gazing up to the full heaven, and
sighing that some breath of summer air has
waited away forever, the sweetest "copy" in
all the world.
But the singer Of the little song, that goes
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into all lands, wherever it is spring, reads no
tt" upon its pinion. He knows that it will
carol on to other times, and win welcome
that it will sing when he is dead; that the
olive leaf it bears will never wither; that by
and by, a window will be opened in Heaven
and hand will be put forth, AMI singing still,
that tuneful bird of his will be touched with
the white radiance" of immortal morning.
And the thinker who intrusts his liy ing
thought to time; his thought instinct with
beauty and eloquent with truth, feels that no
IT," will prove the end of ALL of its mis-
sion that leaving the red threshold of his
heart, it begins an independent being, and
will stand sublimeiy there, in the broken col
umns of the proof" of time.
This is not to die; this is the true trans
migration of soul; clinging to no frail tenure
of a till forbid" its types shall never fall to
dust, nor a syllable of all its utteranccs be
lost.
There is a dignity in such work to
bridge the narrow breath of graves; to keep
the crumbling arches in the hall of time. This
has no emblem in the drop of rain that builds
the Bow upon the cloud, and gltters down
the changeful ray that gilds stormy world.
This is to pass like some armed warrior, uH-
challenged down the ages as they stand.
and hear his foot unfaltering, press the thrc>h
hold Of tomorrow. Upon its gates "on gold
en- hinges turning. no It'll forbid was ever
traced, and to all truth and carncs: thought.
bright hands are beckoning. and the line
moves on.
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cracking fearfully. One dash of the power
full stream saved the row of business blocks,
the woodwork of which seemed ready to burst
into fame Another dash of the monster jet
checked the ravages of the fire king in the
burning building, another caused him to haul
down his colors, and another laid him pros
trate a conquered foe at the feet of his snort
ing enemy. We came to the conclusion that
it will not be many years before confiagra-
tons and insurance companies will be known
only as things of the past
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-07-11

Mrs. PARTINGTON on BUNKER HILL
"Who is the committee of arrangements -
asked Mrs. Partington, as she attempted to
storm the redoubt on the 18th. and was stop
ped by man with Police" on his hat
"They are all committee Of arrangements
l should think" said a voice by her side, and
old Rogers face was seen bcaming from a
summer hat. Gan you tell me-. SAID he to
Mrs Darlington. why we are like the Qua
kers ?" She told him that she couldn't tell
lit is" continued he, "because VIC are a
stared people" well, that is true replied
she, "but they shouldn't stay revolutionary
heroes" ".Are YOU a revolutionary hero >
said the official, slightly smiling. NO. I'm
one of the sherbcs," retorted she. land
want to 90 up to the redoubtablc works on
the hill" "You cannot, without paving a
dollar, ma'am," said the officer. That
put in old Roger, is the difference between
70 and nOw-then the doings were dolorouS
and now they are dollarous.' The official
looked firm, Mrs. Partington indignant, old
Roger iocular, while Ike crawlcd in be-
tween the legs of the people, and was seen
a moment afterwards streaking it up over the
hill chased by three policemen.-Boston Sat
urd0y Gazette.
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The Peoples Agricultural Society
WILL HOLD ITS SECOND ANNUAL YAIk At
PEACHAN, SEPT. l7TII, 1857.
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIEIY.
Hon A. MCMILLAN. President.
James r. Parks, James X. kinnerson,
Vice Presidents.
Robert Gibson, I'd, Treasurer.
James Miller, Secretary.
EXECUTIVE coMxITTEE.
Barnet - Alexander Miller, Richard =.
Hawlcy. \.
Danvville-Ira Brainerd, Moses wcsson.
Cabot-Joseph Lance. Alpha Webster.
Rycgatc-Robert Cochran, Moses Gates.
Peacham = Harvey Blanchard, Harmon
Hand.
Groton-John Harvey, Daniel Roberts.
TOWN COMMITTEES.
Danvillc-Lambert Watts, Abfai { Pain,
er, VIM L.Trussell, Jonathan Batchelder.
Peacham-John Skeele, VIM. Winter, Har-
vey Varnum.
Ryegatc-Hugh G. Gibson, Robert Miller,
Andrew Laughlin.
Barnet-Archibald Bachop. cloud Stuart,
John Gilfllan, I'd, Robert Gibson, I'd.
Cabot-Joseph Hoyt. John l.. Severance,
Caleb Fisher.
Groton-John Roberts, Nelson Whiteher,
VIM. Mclaughlin.
Marshal-Col WM. RoY.
assistant lNarshals-Col. Thomas Nelson,
Orrin Martin. Esq.
Committee Of -drrangements-Jo Gilk-
erson. Jacob Blanchard, Trustram Sanborn,
Cloud Harvey.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-07-11

BUYING OFF OSk's LiFE-An Enshshman
fought duel with an American. The condi'
tons were that but one shot should be ex-
changed, and that the precedence should 60
BY lot The Englishman got the FIRST chance
but failed to hit his adversary. As the YahS
kec lifted his weapon, the other cried: Hold!
l will buy your shot All were astonished
at so strange proposition, but the opponent
answered: What will you give" Five
hundred pounds Nonsense, cried the Yam
kee, taking aim again. i am a good marks'
man-you set too low value on youfselfr-
You estimate me at too high . price; but l
will give you a thousand pounds agreed :
cried the Yankee, and the duel was At an end:
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RATES OF DNERTISI\G.
JOB PRINTING.

Our Printing establishment was never in better
condition than now, and increased attention will
be given to this branch of business. We keep
constantly on hand Paper and Card Stock, and are
now prepared to print IIandbills. Programmes.
Auction Bills. Bill Heads Labels Circulars. Bu>-
ness and Wedding Cards. &C.. &C.. at short notice
Orders bv mail will be carefully attended to, and
the work forwarded with despatch.
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One by One.
BY CHARLES DICKENS.

BY CHARLES DICKENS.
One bv one the sands are flowing,
One by one the moments fall;
Some are coming. some are going,
Do not strive to grasp them all.
One by one thv duties wait thee,
Let thy whole strength go to each;
Let no future dreams clate thee,
Learn thou first what these can teach.
Hours are golden links. Gods token,
Reaching Heaven; but one by one
Take them. lest the chain be broken,
Ere thy pilgrimage be done.
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~ The ancients," says julius Hare
" "dreaded death: the Christian can only fsa,
dying"
V Health comes of itself; but we are a,
great pains to get our diseases. Health
comes from simple life Of nature disease.
from the artificial life Of nature.
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List Of Premiums.

CATTLE
Oxen and steers must be presented Id
the yoke, With chain to secure them. and
be accompanied by suitable person to take
charge Of them.
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HORSES,

y. X. Abbott. Alexander Park, Thomas
Clark. Nelson Whitcher.
HORSES.
Preference to be given to the vsriety Of
horses possessing strength. size and endur-
ance. for field labor, combined with the action
which qualities for the carriage or saddle-
reference being had in the case of stations
and breeding mares, to their pedigree md
progeny. All horses must have BEEN owned
in the Society for at least three months.
FIRST GLASS;
Best stallion four years old and up
wards, owned and kept in the So.
ciety the past season: 500
I'd 500
Best three years old stud colt 500
I'd 200
Best breeding nsre with colt by her
side 400
I'd 200
Committee Harvey, Nose. we,-
son, Joseph Lance, Almon Clarke, John B.
Nelson, John Way.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-06-17
a Spring Morning.

To walk abroad among rural scenery on a
fine sunny morning, is to ramble on The tenn.
pie OF Deity, and witness the creative process
Every day, almost every hour, witnesses
some change; buds, blossoms, leaves and
flowers are woven by unseen hands, painted
by invisible artists, and periumed from 'vials
full OF odors sweet, we look upon Them in
the morning with surprise and pleasure, while
The first dew and sunbeam are visiting Them.
What an admirable and perfect taste must
He have, who performs all this. There is no
noise, no useless display. The Creator therein
teaches modesty 10 his creatures. His good
ness is also visible-the blossoms soon per.
ish, but their hue and fragrance are the brea-
thing of benevolent mind. Look al the
multitude Of little heaps OF sand thai lie in
the paths and suffer your eye 10 rest for a
moment upon the busy and apparently happy
inject that brings ou, his gram of sand
Nothing seems 100 minute and insignificant
for the Almighty 10 put bis hand upon and
invest with faculties Of intelligence and hap.
piness.