davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11
AUTOBIOGRAPHY or A LAWYER.

1 believe / started life under the aus
pieces Of my fathers aunt, Deborah, a
maiden lady of sixty four, who, in the
place of father and mother whom ]
never saw, alternasaly. patted and
scolded me as long as she was able
| escaped from both when eleven years
old by running away ;'and although she
sent me innumerable messages when
she discovered my whereabouts, to re-
turn to her, and be sent to school and
fitted for college, l urrdutifully refused
to go near her again .sr-,
| / had " hired out ITO a small farmer
to do his chores for my board and
clothes, and I stayed three years, at the
end of which my moving propensities
made me run off fl on him. / had made
my arrangements, and was even mounted
on the top of the Beading stage, when
who should come into the tavern yard
but the farmer. rai ss.ss .ess azs 50
"Whereo are. you going boy?" he
called out in a hard and severe tone.
"To Boston, sir."2 ... ID. b.. aass
"T'o Boston p
/ cannot describe the manner in which
he said this but it woke up all the
memories of foggings which left scars
yet, / have'no time to tell you how
many more than the immortal Fusbos
had. He was coarse, profane man,
and he launched out into strain of
abuse wh:chswoia1 havemade my blood
chill if had been afraid of him, and
bade me instantly so home.
''Thank you, sir,'' I said,EI am en-
gagged to somebody else"
AT this moment the stage started
He ordered the driver to stop and let
me down but he drove on, and [ am
almost ashamed to record that / made
! a significant gesture with my thumb and
finger upon my very decent roman nose.
and calling out
"Good by sil4you shall hear from
me some day." | went off in the exult'
ant triumph of freedom,
i was delighted with the fine prospect
which l enjoyed in my elevated seat
The driver was very kind to me, refus
ing to take my money for the whole
journey, and offering to find me a
stopping place in the city.
AT that time there was very old
house in Howard street, now demolish-
ed, in which a Mr.. Jones kept boarderS
for number ofyears. Here he stopped
the stage for me to get down.
"What shall I do, driyer?" said.
"Just ring that bell, my lad" he an
swered, and somebody will come an(
let you in. sv Hn
I looked up to the top of the door.
81 don't see any bell, sir" l said
timidly.. -.--.-- ---
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11
.EdreTE6sissg.
.EOh Printing.

Book Blank Job and Gard Printing every description
executed with neatness cheapness and promptness atth
ONCE. Plain, Fancy, and Ornamental Printing! Coored
Inks and Bronze With Five Power and Hand Presses,
and extensive variety Of Type and Jobbng Ma eria
the TELEGRAPH Establishment is not excelled in this part
ofthe West.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11
Correspondence of the Telegraph.
HARTFORD, Con-, Oct. l, go.

lTThe letter of our Correspondent below came too
ate for insertion last week. l-EDs. TEL.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11

Boots Shoes Leat,er Findings, DO. Ecerg 0d1{ety
every article pertaining to therssiness may be had
Leather for sale Hides bought, &C.. Corner of Mar
ket square and Main street. See advertisements
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11

G1y Public and Translator, Lana and Insurance
ent Business transacted in French, German, Sweed-
sh Danish and Norwegian. Office at the Gravel Foun-
dry. eorner Of somLh and ENehange streets: 1y4l
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11
O. G.. LANCE,

P6y i5dn and Slygeon- WIZ be t0lsld ct his Office in
y rkweaher's Drug Store, at his residence, corner
ofChcago and Park streets, at all times ready at
nd the calls OF the Public. SO
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11
JNf 8Gmp8ha Tetegraph
IS. C. VINEGAR & D. C. McVEAN..

PUBLISHED THURSDAY MoRS1SG AT CORNER or MAIS
AND MARKET srREETs, KESosHA CITY, WIS. p.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11
D.. G. MERRILL.


Ll8uFGnce-He Is agent for 0Gf9oS Companies Of
doubted credit and is prepared to issue Policies Life
and Property favorable terms. See advertisements
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11

YEDDo.-The city of Yeddo, the cap
ital of Japan, is said to be, without ex-
ception, the largest city in the world.
It contains one million five hundred and
one thousand dwellings, and the 6npar-
alelled number of FIVE million ,inhabit-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11

I looked up to the top of the door.
81 don't see any bell, sirn l said
timidly,. ............
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-10-11
E@Oliyer Wendell Holmes thus

Springfield Republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE,

MAYORS OFFICE,
WdShta gtoH, FEB. IL, 1850.
Having approved the following joint resolution
OF the City Councils, recommend to the citizens
OF Washington that the 22d instant be observed az
hoilday, in order that all may unite in the cere-
monies consequent upon the Inauguration Of the
Statue OF Washington.
JAMES g. BERRKr, Mayor.
'oiNi DISSOLUTION requesting the Mayor TO re-
commend that the ensuing I'D of February be
observed as a holiday.
~ 1ereas the approaching anniversary Of the
ofthuay OF the Father Of his Country will be sig
halzeo oy the public and formal Inauguration of
d statue, constructed and erected by the national
authoflues, to commemorate to coming genera
lions ms ngure and iineaments when in life and
aS 80 distinguished an occasion will challenge the
presence OF thousands not only Of the citizens Of
tnis metropolis, called by the honored name of
asnlhgton, but Of many parts Of our expansive
country; therefore
bs % rsSolrsd By The Board of Aldermen and
bo"ra o. Common Council of the city of HaShtns-
!o" ayor be, and he Is hereby, req uested
10 recommend by proclamation that the said day
De observed as a holiday by the citizens of WASH
lngton and that they refrain from their usual &C.
cupauohs and unite in the ceremonies Of the day.
as testimonial of love and veneration for the
memory OF the first and greatest name in our
city. CHaR1Fs ARrpT
resident Of the Board of Common Council.
WIN T. DOVE
President of the Board of Aldermen
Approved February Is, 1860.
IL J. g. BERREr Mayor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
Additional from t.uroor

NEW oRk, Feb. 1.-THE Kangaroo. bringing
Queenstown dates to the Sd, arrived here las,
night The following additional items Of inteln
gence have come 20 hand
LIE Nord says that on Monday couriers left Lon
don and Paris with identical instructions 20 th.
representatives, Of the two Powers IT Turin, di
recting them TO make known 90 the Cabinet Of
Sardinia that England and France see no objec
ton to the annexation Of Central Italy
The Paris correspondent Of the Time, infers
that the British Cabinet will be decidedly CD.
posed to the annexation OF Savoy TO France Also,
that Prussia and Austria, and probably Russia
will take the same ground.
A General commanding one Of the divisions o:
the French army is said TO have received orders
last week TO prepare 10 move with his troo rs %
italy. but was countermanded the .ame daY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
THE LATEST NEWS

TELEGRAPHIC.


| to- - sMsoSD, Feb. i6.-The Democratic Conven-
| @ "a 'uis state met here to-day and temporarily
eonn,, az oy the choice Of Mr. PAYNE, Of Fanquier
friends Of Governor Wise M,eh ron,p.o =, - -
| vailed during the subsequent nroceed,ng. in re
een c,sdsnt,.I. on appointment Of committee
4 ON ceoentiab After a stormy debate a. -. a.
| cided by large majority that tae xsc,s,-a 1,
the roll by counties, and that the mennl,s. y M. IN.
their names and be permitted TO take their seat.
| The call OF the roll was proceeded with .raSa
great confusion until the death Of Hon r. Ru,h
Floyd was announced, when the Convention ad !.
journed I'll O'Clock p m.
Afternoon Session reaksembling rPsolu
TORS in respect TO the memory Of Hon. r. Rush
Floyd were adopted and eulogles delivered.
dispatch was read from Hartford, Conn , a,
70 lows
"ReSoEced, That the Democracy OF Connecticu,
send TO Virginia their fraterna regards ccngrat-
ulsting the Old Dominion on the efectual manner
In which she suppressed the abolition invasion OF
her soil, initiated TO disturb her rights and shed
the blood OF her citizens -
The dispatch was received with applause, but
action on IL was postponed.
The calling Of the lists OF counties was then re-
suned, but was interrupted by resolution that
The Democratic member Of the Gen,rl Al Assembly.
whose counties were not represented, be invited
to IA Ike seats in the convention This was opposed
and great confusion followed, there being shouts
OF "order, - down, - etc
The committee on organization reported Cereal
ROBERT A Banks. OF Madison county, president,
and the usual number Of vice presidents and sec
retaries.
The resolution about permitting oth,rs than
Delegated members To take seats in the Conyen-
ton was discussed most OF the session. The e.-
citement was istense, and the noise, ct times,
deafening.
The feeling between the Hunter and Wise men
al one time nearly eliminated in personal oolli-
sion. but the resolution was NJ length tabled and
the Convention adjourned till tonight, when dis
rlct electors are to be appointed The proceed
lngs show that Hunter stock has advanced, though
possibly all differences NAV be healed Cheers
ana misses were on one occasion given alternately
Tor Messrs. Wise and Hunter, but the disturbance
was soon queted
About eight hundred delegates are present. ard
the house is denselv crowded
There was nothing Of importance done I'D 20 n
O'Clock last night Some confusion took pla~e
but general good humor characterized the pre-
ceedings. vote by counties is being taken or
another resolution 20 admit as delegates all Dem
ocrats here from counties not otherwise repre-
sented which the friends OF Wise favor and those
OF Hunter oppose At present IL is impossible 20
say how the vote will terminate. The friends II
the TWO wings consider IL a test question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
Rhode Ikland PaIitic.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. The Democratic Con
yention nominated VIM. Sprague for Governor
J. Russell Bullock for Lieutenant Governor, and
Messrs Potter, Anthony, Geo. IA Browne, New
ton, Francis, Fenner Brown, Bradley and Sayles
all conservatives, were elected DELEGATES 10 tae
Charleston Convention. The State Convention
hes endorsed the Democrats nominations for
Governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

BALTIMORE, Feb. IL Flour closed dull with
no sales Howard st, Ohio, and City Mills sre
held at IS 81. Wheat closed firm: red 81 goal .:
while Al 81 .s5aS1 ST.. Corn closed higher and =
shade better; sales Of 600 bushels white 7Oa7c
yellow 7ia76c. Pork closed firm; mess SIS o.
w hisky closed firm and quiet at DC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
MARRIED.

On the l4th instant; by the Rev. Mr. Earnest. Mr..
FANNIE M daughter Of Richard Butler, ESQ. OF
Washin ton.
On the l4th instant, by tha Rev. Mr.. Boyle,
MALTEk G. HUNT, OF this city, to FANNIE
O'DONALD, of Baltimore
Baltimore Sun please oopy.)
On the 10th Instsnt. Father Aiken, Mr.. mo
ri; HARRG To Miss REBECGA f. FRENCH,
al Of Tena ytovn, ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
Consolidation Of California and Istbmps
SteamshiR Lines

New YORK. Feb. 1.-THE contract betwe, n
Com Vanderbilt and the Pacific Mail Comp
| ny. il is stated. has been ell arranged except
the mere signature The latter purchase all l. q
/ formers steamers i'm the Pacific for 81 coo. go
| Of which 5000 OcO Is in stock. Vanderbilt runs
the boats on the Atlantic side, receiving 30 pr
| cent. OF the receipts The North Atlantic boats
\ 20 iHtO the Havre line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
New York Markets

NEW YORK, Feb. L. Flour is buovant: Stats
IS 05aS5.l5 Ohio IS Sass %; Southern IS iUa
- $50 w heat Is quiet; southern red 81 20 Corn
closed quiet; while and yellow 77a79Zc. Pork is
firm; old mess sl7 50; newdo sl9 SO; old prims
Sl2 so; new do. ga IS. Lard is buoyant az II a
llac. Whisky is duh at isc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
Row i'm the New York Legislative Chamber.

ALBANv. Feb. 17.-In the Assembly chamber
to-day, before the hour OF meeting, Mr. MillikeP
member, was approached by Hugh Allen. Sec
rotary Of the Clinton League, who charged him
with being the person charged by the Speaker
with asking for $40 600 to beat the pro rata bill
with. Milliken denounced Allen an a scoundrel.
and Allen struck him. Allen was arrested III q
House appointed a committee Of investigation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

BY. c. MCGUIRE CO., Auctioneers
ID Of Books aud Stationery will commence OF
SATURDAY, February lith. at O'Clock, at store
OF W. +. Bayly, 21s Pa avenue. Sales positive
private sale very low during the day to CLOSE out the
entire stock.
fe iO-Iw BEN FRENCH. Salesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
THIS AFTERNOON q To- MORROIg
By c w. BOTELER & SONS, Auctioneer..
DIES, CI 9TH Nm a |.

By W. BOTELER 4 SONS, Auotioneers
I AIDES CLOTH AND VELVET CLOAKS
IL AT AUCTION On SATURDAY MORNING
next, February Is, at haf-past L. O'CLOCK, on the
s. eond hOor of our sales room, Iron Hail. we will
sell large assortment of Ladies' Cloth and We've
Clnaks. These Cloafs were manu- actured for first
class city sales, and the sty les Will be quite as ash
lOnabe for Xt season for tails, and will be well
worth the attention of the LadIes great bar
may be expected.
Sale psremptory. Terms cash.
c. w. BOTELER & SONS, Aucts
N. BIN addition to the above there will be Of
fert ID large lot of Fancy Dry Goods, such as En-
bToIderies Lace sets of Collars ana Sleeves, Mourn
fs i6 1t CIV. BOTELERs SONS. Auots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
Marine IntelIicence.
Baltimore tlarkets

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE brig Andover Bos-
ton, FOR Alexandria has arrived here with loss Of
several spars, etc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
DIED,

on the 10th, LILLY, aged years and month.
daughte of Solomon and Hester A. slower.
TIE friends of the family are respectfully invited
70 attend her funeral, to morrow saturday morn
Ing, at 10 o'clock from the residence of her fathe
No. 332 2lst st. (FfederIck Examiner copy.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
By A. GREEN, Auctoneer.

positive SALE OF SIX HANDSOME
Il THRER-sToRY AND BASEMENT BRICK HoUs rs
AND THB Lois on WHICH THEY
IHK PATENT OFFICE, AT AUcTIoN.-On FRIDAY,
the lIth INST shall sell. In front of the premises
at hal past O'Clock m, six fine Brick Houses,
known as Walkers Row, fronting 9tn street
west, between and streets north. Immediately
opposite the Patent Office. situated on lots 10 and q
and half lot 81 In square No. SIG
Nc. being tho south house. Ia, fro at Of % feet
running back "o feet to a 81 feet inch ley the
house contains 10 good conveniently arranged
roOI.s and wide passages.
No. fronts is feat, running hack 100 feet to the
alley; the house contains 9 room and passages.
Nos S, and front each 20 feet, running back II
feet 10 a feet alley the houses contain 10 rooms
each, with v ids passages.
No 6, being the corner house, IS feet front run
ming back the same depth.
Terms One-third cash; balance in 6, IL, IS and
q months, the purchaser to give notes for the de-
terred payments, bearing intere st from day of SALE
dlsputabe.
f. 4-Po2w AGREEN Auot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
By A. GREEN. Auctioneer
CHhNCERY SALE OF NALUARI.E Hnrs,

rHhNCERY SALE or VALUABLE HousFs
~ AND LOIS N w ARLINGTON CITY.-Pursuant To
the Provisions of q Decree pronounced BY the Cir
cult Court ofthe District Of Columhan the chance
~ SUIT OF lane T.. Gray and ais. VS. Mary ID. bud
ley and ais. (No. l,475. cquity) the undersi gnt
trustee, appointed by said decree, will of for SALE
at public auction, to the highest bidder, the
premises. on FRIDAY. the I7th day Of February,
l%6n, at o'clock M, the real estate in thu bill and
proceedings said suit mentioned, late the pro D.
erty Of Mrs. Ann Semmes. consisting Of two Lots,
with the valuable dwelling houses ard other tene-
ments on each. stuate at the corner of 18th
street and MARYLAND avenue. Usland) in tquare SIS,
with all the rights and privileges thereto telonginF
The terms of sale are: One-third of the purchase
money In CO. snd as to the residue credit of
giving bonds, with good security, to he approved
by the trustee and the legal tit to be retained
further security until the payment in full. The de-
ferred payments to bear interest from the day of
sale -
If the terms OF sale are not complied with within
three days from the sale day, the trustee
he right to resell on weeks notice at the costs and
risk OF the first purchaser. All conveysncing at
the costs of the purchaser.
ALLAN b. MAGRUDER. Trustee
Ia Is Stawtd A. GREEN, Auct,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

LARGE and elegant mail and baggage car was
Yesterday delivered from the establishment of
John Summers, in Alexandria, to the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad Company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

The Co1HLoN PARTY Of Oriental Lodge, last
night, was an enjoyable affair, and EVERYTHING
passed of in the most pleasant manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

AMONG the most popular entertai nments now N
tue city are the performances Of Sanford,s Opera
Troupe, every evening, at Philharmonic Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

LADIES', go to the auction sale of fashionable
cIoth and velvet cloaks, at C. w. Boteler l. Sons
Iron Hall, tomorrow morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
10 AUCTION SALES.

ByA. GREEN, Auctioreer.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI.
II TURF, FISH, TIA, &c, DO. AT AUcrIoN.-Or
SATURDAY, the 18th inst, shall sell, In front o.
my store, at 10 o oock q. m large and general as
sortment of Second hand Furniture.
80 Boxes Smoked Herrings,
So pounds fire Cod Fish,
5ohetts f ne Oolong Breakfast Tea,
With any ether articles which we deem unneoes-
sary to enumerate.
fe I'D AGREEN Auct
By THOS. BOWLING; GEORGETOWN.
v NESDAY, the I'd day of March next at 4 O'CLOCK
?. m, shall sell in front OF the premises pat If
Lot No. -, In Homead's addition to GEORGETOWN.
fronting ~ feet Bea street and 90 feet on Rock
street, belonging to James Curtis.
Terms cash.
WHIT CRAIG, Agent
fe IL Stavts THOS. BOWLING, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

The LAST Of the day exhibitions of the Russian
war VIII take place Tomorrow, Saturday at :
O'Clock. Don't fail to take the little ones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

NorIcE-Dr'fr'ef Of Colombia Adrrti,e,n.nt,
ic &c inserted ." fAe BALTIMORE Sun AZ. ,ses,-ed
az and fOrcardsd from The STAR Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

WE ARE REQUESTED to invite attention to the
Advertisement of DR.. Woolfson the optiolan, 2S4
teenth streets which appears in the Tntelligenoer
and States 1t will be seen that his ''streng thening
SpsOsaoles ana eye gIsssos are recommended by
their good qualities, and of the comfort to be de-
rlyed from their use by those who require the aid
OF these important instrumentallties. Di, w, has
been l0Nnted IN this CITY for sexarn Ieara de 2n-x
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

WATCH RETuRNs.-Samuel Sanford, vagrant;
workhouse 60 days. Patrick Keenan,, accessory
to rape; held for trial. Twelve dodgers were
accommodated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17
FUTURE DAYS.

by ]. c. MCGUIRE d CO.. AuctioneerF.
STOCKS AT AUCTlON.-On WEDNESDAY
- AFTERNOON, February 18th, at o'clock, at
the auction rooms, we shall sell, Ia sums to SUIT
IS TO Corporation of Washington quarterly per
cent Stock.
S2fN0 Corporation of Alexandria Coupon Bonds,
Sl,SsH Raak of the Odd Dominion Stock,
$500 Davenport city 10 per cent. Coupon Bonds,
as shares, SlVO each, Washington, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Steamers, Geo. Page and Thorn
as Collyer,
$40" CeEp"ration of Washington s per cent Stock,
900 Chesa pea Ike ann Ohio Canal preferred Bonds
with interest from July LIST, 1854
$40 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal funded Coupons
with interest from October ist, 1856,
stock.
Terms cash in current funds.
&c. MCGUIRE & CO., Auots
lie lid (COnstitUtIon.D
ID THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED,
IN oonsequence of the lnclemency of the weather
place. WIN
fe led &c. McGITIRE n CO Auots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

IL hoSsA THE SrAR prisfsd On hs fastest
Steam press ." s's sosfh Of Bal.iuo,s, it, .di.io.
30 large as to 'sqsirs it to be psf to pres, a. a.
'd''s Ho" Adrerfissnests, therefore, should be
's"' ." '.rors Tsce'rs o'clock M otAsY,riss tS.v
my not appear s~sI fIs asxt dav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

CiRcuir ''ouRr-To-day, the Court Is engaged
upon case I'm which action is broup hit I'm obancs,v
6y Daniel s. Appleton agt Steuben T. Bacon and
John North In relation to patent paper cutting
machine. John c. McCalla for plaintiff, and
Weoo ana Bradley, j., for the defendants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-17

The PICTURE GALLERY Of the Washington Art
Association bear in mind Is open to visitors every
the most pleasant places in the city at which to
spend leisure hour