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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-09-12
Taken UD.

hohE into the enclosure of the subscriber in the
of August, inst, Three YEARIING HTIFERS ,T1o 10y 10y
year old Steers and two three year old steers-aI more
esS spotted red and white No particular marks no.
ceu. me owner or owners requested to call prove
properly, pay charges and take them away. 4wl2
fleasant Prairie, Aug. 2S, 'G1 WIN WADDELL
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SPECIAL NOTICES,


Hook & Ladder Co., Attention.
special meeting Of Hook Ladder No. l. will be
held on Tuesday Evening next, sept, 17h at half
past O'Clock. full attendance requested
Sept. u, 1861. ]. TOMMY. sec,v
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Marrow Escnpe Of Captain Strong of IN.
Wisconsin second
WAsHINGToN, Sent G.

WASHINGTON, Sept. e.
Cap. Strong, of the Wisconsin Cd Regiment ha "A
a narrow escape this morning. He was on picI..
ct duty three miles in front of our lines on the
Virginia side OF the river opposite Chain Bndee
being mounted and in advance Of his men. He
was suddenly surrounded and taken prisoner
by six secessioDistS, composed Of four infantry
and two cavalry men
After taking him a short distance to the rear.
they demanded his pistols. Thinking this on "
chance of escape, he drew revolver, fired. and
shot two Of his capiorS. Then putting spurs 10
his horse, started for camp on full run.
The remainder of the party fired upoh him,
one ball pussing through his canteen, anothe r
through his coat, grazing the skin, and a third
through nls lift cheek, passing out of his mouth.
Nevertheless, r. made his escape. and is in
camp this ?, NJ, ready again to enter upon his
duty.
Captain Strong fought bravely at Bulls Run.
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SPARTA.

which, to use citizen expression, is right
smart place" of 1000 inhabitants. AS proof
OF It's observation-disclosures, need only say there
are two papers published there The region
bordering the railroad is wild and rurged-the
road frequently passing thro' cuts of hundreds
OF feet. About nineteen miles the other side of
Sparta, you pass through tunnel of, | should
think, about quarter of mile in length. In
passing through it you are plunged into Egyp.
tian darkness. For some time before entering
it, your informant, for want of something better
to do, had been observing a young couple seat
ed In front OF him, who seemed "to live for them
selves alone" "Well, what of it &" fancy I
hear the reader say. Oh, nothing. only as we
were in the middle of the tunnel, aud I was
aoont to apply my thumbs to my ears to shut
out the unearthly yells of the Locomotive
smack went something which sounded marvel
ously like kiss, and hearty one, too When
we once more emerged into daylight, there sat
the young lady with the most demure and inno-
cent of faces, looking for all the world as THOUGH
those cherry lips Of hers bad never received or
given kiss But appearances were against
her--her neck cOttar scGs sadly disptaced.
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Captain Strong fought bravely at Bulls Run.

n Thomas Francis Meagher made sharp
point with the Irishmen of America the Other
day, when he told them that revolution which
had THE hattery aud patronage Of the English
arlstocTacy," could surely never have the heart
ana arm Of an lrishman who had learned the
history Of the stars aud stripes, and valued the
blessings of the Union they insured,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-09-12

ST ATE UNIyERsITY.-Th fan session ortbe
State University opened the first of this weel,
under auspices peculiarly favorable. about So
students being in Attendance
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IA Crosse.

Is place Of about 1000 inhabitants mora or
less. honesty compels us to say that it would
not bear comparison with K The streets arc
NOT any too regular or wide, and the few i'm.
posing structures of which it boasts are bniIt
mostly ofred brick, which gives the streets a
rather sombre, and forbidding appearance. La
Crosse is emphaticaly business town. Be-
SIDES the business done through the La Crosse
Milwaukee, r. R., fire steamers, on an aver.
age, leaves its levees daily.
A word in regard to the Mil. & La Crosse
II. H. We were no less than eteccn hons com.
ing distance of 200 miles Not 90 miles an
hour! Comments are unnecessary. Leaving
La Crosse and taking the " hght-draught fast
sailing passenger packet" Frank Steele, / start
ed " Up the river up the river Ohi-Mississip.
pi"
AS you pass up the river, the scenery on both
sides gradually becomes rugged and uneven
Hills and bluffs rise on both sides to a heiphtb
OF from leo to $50 feet Most of them are COW
ered with thick growth of pine and oak trees
which, being covered with their green foliage,
gives them an appearance which once seen can
never be forgotten. Forty miles from La Crosse
up the river, is
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Well Tried Corporation.

In the equitable adjustment and pror,nt Cost va
spouse to losses, the PHOENIX stands pfe.emnantI,
at the mead OF its profession while its ex ensiye prsr
ca ana hrst-class business system Of local agencies
nor excelied by any similar corporation in the world
RANGES solicited and poces issued and renewed
IN TINS leading Corporation at fair rates by
e. G. DURANT, Resident Agent.
hehosha, Wisconsin, Sw12
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Firnmen,s ReYie,u

FBfGmeG'S Review
a. The Annual Review Of the Ke- 81
" nosha Fire Department will <IEkM
6SEEE6tt< take place on Thursday, seSET
= Sept. %, 1861, at O'Clock P 81 ezz9z6
arset Square. The herent Fire Companies VIII
themselves accordingly.
JOHN w. MERRILL,
osha, sept. IL, 1861. Chief Engineer.
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ssGEEaers caucus.

HNtEstEs VNUCEgS.
The citizens of Somers requested to meet in eau
Gus, at the TOWN HALL, on
Wednesday Sept. 1stll, ut 2 O'clock p NJ.
for the purpose of eecng delegates to attend the Coun
ty Convention. By order of the
Somers, Sept. II, 1861. TOWN COMMITTEE.
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In haste truly yours

ST. PAUL, Sept. Z, 81.
Lear Telegraph:
Thinking few lines from me may not be al
together unacceptable to you, embrace the
present opportunity to furnish them Ticking
the Milwaukee q Chicago r. r the traveller, af
ter pleasant journey of a little over an hour
arrives at Milw aukee. This city. I have ne
Doubts too well known to your readers to need
a description from me.
Ninety-fve miles from Mil, on the Mil SAND
La Crosse r. T., is
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MINoN

Which is the first city of any importance Won
pass IN Minnesota, The town is picturesquely
situated among the bluffs. At the foot of AXE
Pepin and opposite the mouth of the Chippewa
River, stands
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Salem Gaucus.

The Electors of the Town of Salem, ach0 IN E1Uor
Of specify putting dozen Treason and crushing out
Ife0ettt0n, 0y rigorous prosecution Of tie War; will
meet at the CENTRE SCHOOL HOUSE, in said Town, on
tuesday, September 18th, at 2 O'Clock p, Nj
for the purpose of appointing Three Delegates to the
County Convention to be held at Agricultural Hail. on
the 21st inst, By Order of
Salem, Sept. 9th, 1851. THE COMMITTEE.
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UNION CAUCUS.

ALL UNIoNIsTs, of the Town of Pleasant PI1Irie,
who in favor of vigorous prosecution of the war'
until Rebellion is crushed out at the South together
with its aider8, ddettorS and saser8 at the North
requested to in Caucus, at the Basement OF
WILLIAMS CHURCH, on
Thursday, September 18th,
at O'Clock P. NJ for the purpose of appointing Dele
gates 10 the County Convention be held at Agrcul
ur Hail, the 21st inst By order of the Republican
Town Committee, TE0MAS ROWLAND
Pleasant Prairie, Sept. II, 1851. Chairman.
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PORTAGE CRY

a place of about 5000 inhabitants 1T well
built place and well laid ont. 1t contains sew.
eral fine buildings, both public and private
About So miles from Portage City, you arrive
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REEDS LANDING,

Which is place which bids fair to r.r,, aro
long as one of the cities of the River. About
10 miles above Reeds Landing is bluff known
70 every ore familiar with Indian history and
tradition, and called, Maiden Rock" where,
tbs said, an Indian Maiden threw herself in
company with her white lover, if my memory
serves me right, because her tribe refused to let
her marry him The rock is about $50 feet
in height.
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RED WING

At the head of the Lake, is about the size Of
Reeds Landing. I should weary you were
to describe all the ambitious cities and towns
that spring up on either side of the River
Places containing FIVE or six houses and twice
as many inhabitants. are dignifed by the name
OF city You may be surprised when tell yor,
'nat one 'ohOte tO,om, West Newton ty name in.
chnes at an anglet of SO degrees towards the
nVe,and will probably soon be numbered among
lhe PAGES that were 1 almost forgot to men,
ton that the tOtcn consists of one building only
Thirty-fve miles from Red Wing lies
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ATTENTION,
L. . me Cru u II q s. q
Meet at the Court House, Friday Evening,
TO ORGANIZE
by Order Of the COMMITTEE
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17
For the News.

Mr.. Editor Your plan of not
putting the " News to press until
after the arrival of the Monroe stage,
ought to be highly satisfactory to our
citizens. In three hours after the ar
rival OF the stage we have all the
news it brings, in our own daily.
1t is the earnest wish Of your cor
respondent that our citizens will
think of this and subscribe less for
New Orleans, Vicksburg. and Rich
mond dailies, and more for our own.
No town is complete i'll this age with
out a daily.
A newspaper is not an individual
but a community enterprise. 1t the
press prospers, the community will
prosper-if the press languish,- the
community will anguish. The com
munity sustains the press-the press
in turn benefits the community.
We hope our community will sus-
tain the Duly Mars
Sept. 18th, 1861. r.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

concerned, we. do not feel the least
uneasiness on that score, for VIC came
here of o,,r own free will, and not a
being in Shreveport can accomplish
such an attempt; when we think pro-
per to leave, we shall do it as indc-
pendently as we camc,--probably
though, minus II sufficient sum Of
money, to start a new beginner with.
We are not to-be r,m off as easy as
some folks think; and we hope to-
prove this to their hearts content.
Excuse us dear reader for having
thus encroached on your patience;
tbs the first time we have done it, and
and twill be the last. The News"
still lives. and will continue to live if
you SO desire it. Let every good
citizen. who can, without inconvc-
nirncing himself, make up his mind
/. assist our undertaking. ii voi,
cannot subscribe OF advertise. and
your neishhor can, put in a good
word for us in preference to a bad one.
and III. will yet be right.
To cur G,sintercsted and uni>nown
correspondent, we owe many obliga-
tions. for his words fell upon our
troubled spirit TX" the balm Of Gilcad,
@i' ing to Us new energy. should we
cv,r have til" pleasure Of discovering
him, Le viii iina i, IL, Il friend. should
occasion ever offer 10 test DE truth of
eur assertion.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17
Spain is the First.

We received the cheering intelli
s.nce by yesterdays mail, of the re-
,.ognition of tie Southern Confed
j eracy by Spain. This news is but
the forerunner Of other welcome and
Interesting dispatches to the same ef-
feet. Doubtless, now that Spain has
pursued this course, we may expect
Soon to hear that England and France
have taken pattern after her. We
are only sorry that our big gua'
was not brought forth to hail such
glad tieings by its laundering tones.
The Captain General of Cuba is
sued his proclamation in accordance
with his authority, in language not to
i1e mistaken. The correspondent of
he. Charleston Mercury gives the
f5iIewing portion Of that interesting
document:
g By virtue OF prociamaticn Of
Her Majesty the Queen of Spain, /
have determined, under date of 7th
August, that all vessels which occu-
pied legitimate commerce, proceeding
frcra The ports of the Confederate
States, shall be entered aud cleared
fnoer the Confederate flag, and shall
be duly protected by the authorities
Al this Island aud further. that for
rN,c,,1c, I<, vn&,4AI .l,a: a,,-
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17
confederation Restaurant,

e Gformeriy Gaiety.l
- i3joiningthe Contioyet4o,
CoBee House. Sharreporf, La.
n WIS Well Known and popular es
4 tablishme,.t has been removed rs
above. and is open for the accommo-
dation of the public. There will isc
found the best of game. fish, oysters
and everything that the Shrcvepor,
and New Orleans markets Afford
Meals furnished at all hours day O,
night Families and parties will
1ave their orders. promptly attended
30. no3TvIv
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LAIEESIS.


Nh ,IonN w TAEER, is our authorized
gent in Natchitoches.
Nj. d. II. OiBRlEN. No. Z, Exchange
Placc. New Orleans, is ON authorized
gent for that city.
Nh. H. G. CLARK 9. Bookseller. is our a1'-
,lorized agent for Vicksburg ard Natchez
MI. u. II. LOTION, is otr agent at Belle
,-ue, Bossier Parish.
Mr. A T.. Hay, of the News Depot, is our
aslthorized agent in Jefferson. Texas.
'Io Iorr.espofldents
We will be pleased to receive contrihu-
-o.s from olrfriends, in and around ShreVe-
-y,ort. An occasional article from oNrplanters,
relative to tht'crop will be yer, acceptable
III i;tct, we desire correspondence from
ever, section of the States.
Personal articles will not be published.
;thcr as communications or advertisements.
Those friendly to- our undertaking. who
may near of any local. or other items, that
viii prove of interest to our readers, will
rvor lis by M nhnG ii: the same at the Off &c
the News.
In writing, be brief and concise. bearing
in mind. that lengthy comInunicans are sell
t.oi.a appreciated by news paper readers.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

We aro autliorizrd, to a,nuG,c" -
name of G. :. GROOM, for i!u @: Il,
of RscoRDER Election IL. Hrn3,;
in November. r&ls
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

We ar. authorized to ;i.n"u;rt
ISRAEL W. PICkENS, ass = c:.'
didatr for the Office OF Sheriff, ~ g.
ensuing election, ga"
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

The best beef We have had the
pleasure OF seeing, and what's still
better, eating, since our residence in
New Orleans. WAS in our market yes
teriav. Talk about fat beef. this was
not to be surpassed by any. Mr..
Charles Spiiker. who has stall i'll
our market, and furnishes this sort OF
beef, will accept our thanks for his
Kind remembrance OF us, in the form
of sundry roasts and sirloins.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

tne puOuSnlllS kOuSihCSS. NsC mere
reiterate what we have stated before,
scc can 2,ublish tile Nevs do not sup
pose though, that we are SO void Of
common sense, as to become a bank
rupt by doing it. in this city, while
we have inducements elsewhere. Ii
the people of this place cannot appre-
ciate our endeavors to cater to their
minds appetite. we must study our
own interest, and act accordingly.
BE assured indulgent friends that we
do not tlesire forcing our paper upon
you, far from it.
Before venturing the establish
ment of a daily paper in Shreveport,
strong inducements Were offered us
elsewhere these We disreGarded,
dcteywfssed to give the preference,
and fair trial to this city; ofcourse,
to do this limited time had 10 be
Sc. apart, this also, we did. with the
contemplation OF sinking iSulGar
plrascl money when that time ex-
pires the News viii be removed else
where. or still continue 10 make it's
daily visits as it now does.
ia ,+;.,t viii. ~ kind ,eose,< n,
thepcrrsal ofthis article. as It not only
too6s "a your benefit as we'll as ours.
hut will be the last on so DIV sub
j.ct
..Whcrc there il, q Will, s1icrc IS I,
way" Ii Laws not with us to say
that the News shall be sustained,
luj ,r;,b zLe ,,eo,,2c. Shreveport
should sustain a daily. if she does
,o+ sho is sadly nisrenresen.ed
.,hrosd We do NOT oppose. rs does
our able CORRESPONDENTS the taking OF
,Isl;.s from different sections. for ma
nv do this. besides aa,roni2sing their
.h,,,.,, ,ho ;Ic, * oooG whom
,rnl;od - .Iosn vbo.tak. such ma
papers 70 the exclusion of their own,
and particularly when they stoptheir
home rsper and take another. giving
expression TO their feelings III chnstc
and sonticlnanly language, thus ::
Damn the News.
tur;,,,,. ,,,~ c,rear; ~ ,Lis c;tv we
h,ro 1,hor,d i,cassan+1v ..s ca;+or.
ro.,uo.i,o, and ,r.ss,oar W. would
n,t comnlain v.t when our efforts
-.,,,, ,,o,,',,u.,,l,. ,,. li,,,a .,,,.;.
4oa ,h.n ,s,. l,s ANY ona al.n y,.,1dl
Goa, 1i.co,,-o..g .r,, ,n.,,,- woplA
.,..c,1,. 80. IN. e., =, .,,,
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

We arc AUTHORISED 10 ;.nl"u!sy
II, 7. j. AI@ION, as Il c;nGE,,"
ior the oflicr Of Sheriff, :" tie en-
ing election. p4-u
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

We are authorized to ;nnoIln
DIR. W. W. GEORGE, as i cunt
date for :, seat in the lower bran,
OF the Legislature. OF L"uls;ama.
the election III November. pAi,
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

Ncare authorized; to a':rnunee T.
THOMAS II. SIMPSON - :. -.
oidate for the oliice oi SiiLltii :.
the eusuing election. i;,.G
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17
Restaurant.

vENHE undersigned would respect
4 ullvjnform the citizens Of Shrrvc-
port and vicinity, that he has opened
a RES ia ERANT' on Texas street.
near Market, where he is prepared ut
all times to satisfy his friends and
customers, from O'Clock. A NJ until
IL, l.. M. with warla or cold meals
~ Ts Boarders by the month or
week, a liberal deductions will be,pade .
NIn54-Gm j. 4. JEHLE.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

We are aUthorizcd 10 anlou-;,"' q
name of II. Whit" ESQ. ,is !. rond.'l"rH
re-ciertiUn, t" the Legislator. icr 'i.,. PAY.
of Caddo pai.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

tain the Duiiy Mars.
sept. 1oth' lS'l.. ~.
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Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

We ale authorized TO. al,ao1.l.,"
PEVER Ii. CROCkEN. as Il CO.
didate for the office "i hssess",'. g..
the ensuing election, IN No"e.r, ,.
next.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17

We a,e authorized TO anhpui.,
Prot. w. II. \. MAGEI, GER.
Baton Rouge, rs :; candidatu t"l :.
office OF Superintendent OF tnh.
Education.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17
CAN D8DAy n2, S

WE are authorized to annoMl
GEORGE II. CHILDER-. for .
LOWER EaANCH or Tl.E i-fai:sl
'ruRE. for this, Parish. -. paic
Shreveport daily news., 1861-09-17
5hrerepo1t 1dalln Mc'ls.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,
Tuesday. September II, 1861

Job Work must be paid for on de-
livery.
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80 Finha ID Aanin q -.


WAsHlNGqoN, June 2--The Toll owing facts
lave been obtained Of the contest at Aqua
Greek The engagement began on T Hday and
astcd two hours. On Saturday it was renewed
or four hours The lower beach bate ny, dam
lged on Friday, was repaired. The force the
Eonfederates was supposed to be 1000,
On Saturday the Freedom appeared within
two miles and commenced fire. The Pawnee
took nearer position for the first hour. The
firing was brisk for the FIRST hour. Dmirg the
ENGAGEMENT. the Pawnee fired one hundred and
sixty shells. An observer saw through tele-
kcone. numbers of bodies carried away in wag-
ons. The officers say The Couiederotes had III
fed cannon. Both vessels were damaged, but
Slightly. Ore shot went through the Freedom s
cabin. The Pawnee received eight shots. The
Anacosta was here this morning and returned.
The Pawnee and Freedom hauled Oft, being
.uBDrcpared for long engagement The rail-
road depot and buildings ashore were destroyed.
The rebels, it is believed, had eight guns.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The official account
Of the affair at Aqua Creek agrees with the
other accounts Tie enemy's batteries in
range were seuced. Oaly one seaman wasin-
.jurcd The ct New York Regiment did not go
10 Aqua, us reported.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-06-06

We do not believe there is to- be much fighting,
The Federal armies % much MAO powerful in men
and resources can seize point alter point and grad
ually enclose the who Southern States in militia
ry lines. II is useless 10 attempt 20 keep up the
idea that the Federal navy cannot blockade the
Southern sea coast We have thought il lInprac.
tGRble, but the swJ5uc-s OF action On ihe part of
tie Government IN securing vessels and the very
small number OF actual ports, Notwithstanding the
immense extent OK the coast, have convinced us
that we were mistaken. Then the land ports and
ports on the Mississippi are In the easy command
of the Government. lhey VIII Ice under no actual
necessity for bloody invasion. Tho South can
no NOR, be overcome by invasion than Russia by
the seizure Of Moscow, but wien the ports OF entry
are ell seized, her Chief cities occupied her com.
merce totally killed, may expect that though a
Government may s,id continue Go claim allegiance
for time, it wal eventually fall 10 pieces for the
best reasons it mas Jailed 10 carey sat the design
for which it was adopted. The United States Off
GERS, not suddenly, b t by degrees, Will begin TO
assume their functions here and there in the South,
and the states to ACT Ia harmony in such manner
raatuo one win be able TO tell exactly when the
Union was entirely reconstructed.
II, however, war OF conquest, sacking cities
hanging men as traitors laying waste the fields and
property OF the South. be attempted then the sec.
ton will never be owe. come i, viii fight harder
ten years hence than To-day, aud as its cause
strengthens at home il will raise friends in the
Unions that every battle lost won in the South
will be battle won Tor taem in the North; and the
independence OF that section under any govern
ment they please, even % despotsm, viii be sure
10 follow. We oOn0t consider the occupation of
posts or resistance 10 attacks Us conquest. Ifev.
cry fertilization IN tue South was seized and every
port bUckaded, the General Government, as far
as their legislation Is concerned could do nothing
It could not appoint State officer or Governors.
nor make the people elect them could not make
a mag strate or constable nor orLer AN election
That power would be still N the people, Its Fed
eral powers it couh and would appoint. Still the
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coerce or conquer them is unconstitutional and
impossible.