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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15
I'm the Country---Crops, &c.-We ar

An the COuntry-~-CrOps, &c.-Ne are in
debted 20 our genial correspondent, &c. l. s." for
the following information in reference to matters
and things-crops, prospects and the like-in the
country. Hope to hear from him again, in SINH,
lar strain;
MeSSrS. Editors:
1t is harvest time now in the country, and the
golden wheat is falling before the sickle. You
might leave out the golden, for its anything but
that. 1 donot suppose l can say anything that is
to the farming class, for regards the aspect
of the crops, they understand it fearfully we'll.
But may be able to throw some light upon the
subject for your city readers and exchanges. How
ever startling it may appear, it is now fixed fac
that the wheat crop is failure. Not that it is a
total loss, but that the yield viii be below the fig
and.grades;o fother years. 1t isconceded that
the yield will be from three to fifteen bushels per
acre, but my opinion is that ten bushels per acre
will be the average yield the best fields. There
are some fields but little injured apparently 9TH
ers not worth harvesting The army worm and
insect have done their work. l have been into
fields aud seen the ground completely covered by
chat, and straw eaten off by the worm and grass.
hopper; the latter are myrads in number Many
fields are very short and thin the straw void of
strength and falling down, making harvesting with
the cradle exceedingly laborious, Oats, think
have a better growth of straw than wheat, but
they are alike injured, and the yield will be light
| BY close observation for the last ten years, l
have observed that early sown grain is the best.
Wheat this year sown in March is fifty per cent
better than that sown in April. So with early
planted corn. l hear no complaint about corn, for
in general tlooks well that which was eaten by
the worm in the spring and replanted, is not very
promising, and will amount to utlittle. Potatoes
very good, to which the late rains have been very
refreshing. The weather the last two weeks has
been decidedly torrid, bringing grain to maturity
with engeaace. For number of days the Their
nometer has reached as high as l00o, and it has
been as high as 1869. Last Sundry evening the
thermometer stood 90 : after shutdown. Fans among
the ladies have become a priceless treasure, and
any amount Is offered for a breeze by the broad
cloth gender. THERE'S large amount old wheat
still on hama among the farmers, enough for pres
ent " bread and butter contingencies The usual
amount of improvements are going on in the coun.
try, Notwithstanding the war, famine and fnan
ciai pressure.
Also Mr.. j. Walker, of Walkers Prairie. nnde,
the supervision of G. A. Mathews, Architect. i
erecting fine and commodious house, which viii
be an ornament TO the country. Hoping to hea,
, Sc n that the rebels are licked and JEFF. Davi
a + dng, l remain yours in the bonds of UNION.
y c. j. S.
BRISTOL, Aug. g. 1861.
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mao Ci,r RnnL az Kenoshn.

! We are glad to be able to announce that THU
institution, which has so long been among the re
liable Banks of the State, has again been opened
under the most promising auspices. We shall moi
revert to the late unfortunate failure of the Bank
further than to say, that the officers and managers
under whose administration of its affairs that fail
ure occurred, have all been bought out; and the
present owners and managers start on an entire
new basis. All the old depositors, under the late
management have been paid, and all the old bust
ness closed up, 80 that there can be no difficulties
arising from former transactions.
No Bank in the State, of equal capital, did a
better business, or enjoyed larger share of the
confidence of business men, than did the City
Bank OF kenosha, two or three years ago, under
the management of the officers who have again
been called to administer its affairs. We think we
have reason, therefore, to congratulate the bust
ness men of this community upon the re opening
OF the bank under their auspices, believing as we
do, that they will soon bring it back to its former
high standing and usefulness
At regular meeting of the stockholders, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were chosen Directors
Thomas Pricture, Alonzo Campbell,
Asahel Farr, Seth Doan,
Urlel Newman, John Skeele,
Samuel b. Scott.
At a subsequent meeting Of the Directors, the
following Officers were unanimously elected.
ALoNzo CAMPBELL-President
THOMAS PRIcTURE-Yice President,
e. G. DURANT-C Cashier.
These gentlemen, Officers and Directors, enjoy
n high degree, the confidence of this community, |
IS honorable, high-minded and able business men,
IND we doubt not, will so conduct the Bank as to
make it a convenience to our business men, and
1 profit to themselves and the stockholders We |
know 1t is the intention to make the City Bank, |
home institution; to afford all the ia
'ilities of exchange and discount to Keuosha bu |
'ness, compatible with safety 10 the Bank and its
patrons.
We re-publish in this connection, the statement |
II the condition CT the Bank, on the first of Au. |
gust, as appears from the Comptroller's Report of
hat date
$4,000 Wisconsin 6s lOO-. $4,000
10000 Missouri 5s 4l..-.-. 400
Sl9,10O
Circulation. $780, --...-..---- 1921 81 |
To Advertisers. Advertisements to insure |
Insertion the same week, should be handed in as |
arly as Wednesday morning.
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a Secession Paper 1Eobbed

CONCORD, n. q. Aug. 8, 1861
The office of the Democratic Standard was
completely relieved of It's contents this after
noon, by mob composed Of soldiers of the re-
turned First Regiment and of citizens The
Standard, which has been for long time 4" Sc
sesh, ;" published an article rejecting upon the
soldiers. They demanded retraction, and the
Palmers-the editors and proprietors-sh
pistols and axes out of the windows and dared
the mob, while the city authorities endeayored
to quell the disturbance.
The Palmers fred four shots, wounding two
soldiers. The Office was Immediately Quilted
and the materials burned in the street
The Palmers took refuge in the attic but ere
finally found and carried to the police station,
protected by the police, though with great DIFF
fculty.
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Correspondence N. Y. Times.

Late in the evening, Prince Napoleon return
ed with his suite, from Manassas. Three regi-
ments of cavalry and four of rebel infantry held
possession of Fairfax. When it was known at
Manassas that Prince Napoleon was coming, the
enthusiasm was wild. Beauregard and John
son were both at Manassas. They received
the Prince with the greatest respect All their
pressing invitations that he would 90 on to
Richmond and see jeff Davis, the Prince firm
| ly declined The Notifications at Manassas are
formidable, and our guns, particularly of Sher-
mans battery, form an important part of the de-
| fences. Beauregard informed the Prince that
he captured sixty-two guns at the battle of Bull
Run. The dead were not properly buried
They were simply put under the ground and
some OF their feet were seen above. Soldiers in
Manassas were very numerous, but poorly dress
ed. AT the departing the rebels gave the Prince
a salute with United States guns. On return
ing to Fairfax, Col Stewart approached the car
riage OF the Prince and said, Il hope You like
our Notifications" The Prince aid, ooh, pref
ty we'll" 81 hope' he said again, "you will
intercede for US when you get home" The
diplomatic Prince shrugged his shoulders as he
replied, ~ knOao nothing"
Three companies of Col. Toucey's regiment
of Kentucky cavalry reached Washington this
morning.
1t is well authenticated that the man Smith,
in custody in New York, is a member of the
rebel congress. He will be held as hcstag e
for Mr.. Ely, member of Congress from New
York.
The Freedom arrived this morning. Her of
hcers contradict the report that the rebels are
erecting batteries on Matthias Point The navi-
cation Of the Potomac is unobstructed. 1t is re-
ported that batteries are now being put up al
Whtehouse Point. On Wednesday night, five
boats filed with armed men were seen by per
son to pass over from the Maryland side and
land at that place. At Fort Washington all j:
quiet and in good order Several prizes lie al
the wharf. To-day the designations of CHIEF
Engineer Chas. Spencer and I'd Engineer And
rev Curance, of the Freedom, were accepted
Cause of the resignation, not known.
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Map OF KenOsha COunty.-0ur fellow citizen
JASON LcTHRoP Jr for several years County Surveyor
has left in office beautiful and valuable 'Map Of
Kenosha County from actual surveys under the direc
ton Of H. F. wang $50 Pearl St., New York Published
by J. LothrCp, Jr." This a most valuable map beau
tuly colored and mounted and embellsh with beau
ully Autograph views of some Of the residences and
public edhces ofour city. 1t gives all the subdivisions
OF real estate in the county with the number of acres in
each, and the names Of owners The map on the scale
Of miles to the inch.
In addition there is complete map of the city of Ke-
nosha giving the Nos Of Blocks and Lots and the names
Of the Also plot Of the village Of Wilmot with
its streets, blocks, lots &c.
Altogether this is most complete and valuable map
and should be in every Office and business pa ce as
convenient reference and we should think that every
property holder in the county would want copy
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

Republican State Convention will be held at the
Capitol at Madison, at y o'clock Wednesday, the
25th day oSeptember next, for the purpose nominal
ting candidates for State officers.
Each Assembly District, under the now apportionmen
will be entitled to two delegates in the Convention.
The Committee recommends that the primary meet.
ing for the selection Of delegates be held on or before
the l4h day Of September, and that the District Com
mittecs issue early calls for such eeting that the peo
pie may be thoroughly notified, and choose delegates
who fairly reflect their wishes. HORACE RUBLEE,
Chairman Republican State Central Com
Madison, August -, 1861
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Republican state Convention,-we publish
this week the call OF the Chairman Of the State Central
Committee for Republican State Convention, to be held
at Madison, on Wednesday the 25th day Of September
next.
An attempt has been made by the Republicans in the
States of New York and Ohio, to ignore party nomina-
tons this TALL and nominate the best without regard
to past political differences, but the proposition in both
States was secuted by the leaders of the Democratic
ty and it is evident that this is the to be adopted
by the Democratic leaders throughout the Free states.
The obj ect undoubtedly, is attempt to embarrass the
Administration by creating antiwar sentiment under
the title Of Democracy. We do not believe that object
can accomplished The heart the people beats true
to the call Of Patriotism and the Party that attempts now
place obstacles the way Of the prosecution of the
"wa for the Union" and for the nations existence viii
be mighty few in numbers and less in influence and i'm
portance.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15
A NEW ARTICLE.
DR.. IROback's stomach Ntters.

nav and delightful Stomaehc and Cordial for giving
TO the Stomach and for the prevention OF bilious com
nIaints incident to the western country. Tryit
In Tapor il is superior to all other Btters: Try it.
b formula these Bitters l6) the sole property
ir Roback originated with of the Oldest and
eminent Medical Practitioners Of the West and is direct
" predicated upon the wants Of Western people,
derive their stimulus from the powerful ton
c nature and herbs of which they compos
ed they by allaying unnatural cravings OF
stomach, directly promotiye Of
TEMPERANCE,
proprietor believes that in making them widely
known the public welfare is subserved.
1t viii be be for sale by all Of Dr. Roback
Agents and at Hotels &c. the country over In the mean
time orders will be filed direct from Cincinnati in any
quantity and at the lowest 1t is qu bot
ties and securely packed in aoZ Hafdoz sample
will however packed and sent to any address, IL
desired. -
Principal office and alesroom, No East Fourth Street
Sd building from Main Street. Cincinnati Ohio Laboratory
No. 81 Hammond Street. .
sale in Kenosha County, by F. RoBiEsor Kenosha a.
| eraIIy throuehout the Union 1y49
For Sale by WHEELER x CLARK. KeDosha.
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PrOmOted.-We learn that DR.. P. S. ARNDT, of this
city, 2nl Assistant Surgeon of the End Wisconsin Regi
men has been promoted to the post of Senior Surgeon
OF the Bcgiment,with rank and pay Of Capt. Of Cavalry
Since the disastrous battle of Bull Run, DR.. Arndt has
had his hands full ofbusiness Surgeon Lewis taken
prisoner and Asst. Russell has proved himself utterly
unfit for the station and has done little nothing in the
line Of duty leaving Dr. ArnGt to perform the duty of
Surgeon and two Assistants and he has nobiy and
ably acquitted himself of those duties that the
entire regiment demanded his promotion.
The many friends Of the Doctor in this city, will be
glad to hear ofhis sudden promotion to wider sphere
of honor and usefulness We doubt not he will honor
his position, and justify the judgment of those who
have so warmly recommended his promotion.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

Fort Monroe, Aug. 1O.-The Quaker City
this morning brought in the prize schooner
George '. Baker, and her Confederate crew in
irons. She was first captured off Galveston by
United States vessel, and sent to New York
with United States crew aboard. Afterwards
she was captured off Cape Hatteras by thespri
vateer York and four rebels. put aboard Mean
while the York has been seen by the gun boat
Union, which chased and burnt the York, after
The pirates had beached her and escaped.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

Return Ofth Ist.-The people of Milwaukee are
making preparations to give the First Wisconsin Reg-
ment grand reception their arrival The Regimen
viii probably pass through this city the might
or tomorrow some time. We are authorized TO state
that the departure Of the train conveying the Regi
ment from Chicago, gun will be fred in this city,
salute of 40 guns VIM be fired the arrival of the Reg
ment IN this city
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From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.
The Treason of Mr.. Faulkner.

w AShlNGION1 aug. II.
The Treason Of Mr.. Faulkner.
There can no longer be any doubt Of the fact
that Hon Charles j. Faulkner, our late Minister
to Paris, has for some time been in sympathy with
the rebelllon,an that he even now contemplates
taking up arms against the Government should he
ever arrive in Richmond. His affiliation with tho
rebels IN Paris and here, are indeed disguised but
the information upon which our Government acts
comes from Trustworthy sources. Mr.. Faulkner
is here now settling up his old accounts but he is
IN charge of regular officer at his quarters while
his room and baggage at Wizards are under mill
tary guard His baggage is limited, however, to
his necessary wardrobe. Letters from abroad put
no very honorable light upon his transactions
there; and letters that have been intercepted here
passing between him and the Richmond authori
ties, demonstrates that the command OF regiment
has been offered him in Virginia. Our Govern
ment will probably befriend Mr.. Faulkner in this
moment of sore temptation, by taking good care
that he does not make the fatal step andscommit
the overt act OF treason. 1t were better for him to
Prolong his stay at Washington as the guest" of
the Government.
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Captured vessels Recaptured.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE schooner Mary
Alice arrived here to-day. She had been cap
tured by the pirate ship Dixie, and her captain
and three men were taken aboard the pirate
vessel. She was afterwards recaptured by the
Wabash, and the pirate crew transferred t.
her.
The Wabash also captured the brig Sarah
Starr, which had no papers.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

We will remind friends that we are prepared to
do all kinds Of Plain and Fancy job Printing in the
best style, short notice, aud the most reasonable
terms. Satisfaction warranted in all cases.
Always bring your job work to the TELEGRAPH Office,
and you will have it done neatly speedily and cheaply
1Ef- Sec 4th page for Agricultural Column, Adyer-
tisements &c.
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Fine Fruit.-our friends Bronson & Bone take
much pains to keep on hand full supply OF all season
able Fruits They have long had good assortmen mt of
early apples which they have sold at reasonable prices
They now have peaches-and very good ones too-at
prices that will warrant once in a while, a dish Of
'Peaches and Cream"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

Prairie ChieSens.-The time Of Prairie Chickens
has come round again, and already spor tsmea are
coming in Of an evening with bags well filed with the
tender chickens II there is thing that we like bet
ter than another, it is fat juicy tender Prairie Chick.
en- But We are no hunter as Nmrod was, and as many
Of our friends and fellow citizens are. Who will bring
us In brace ofchickens as evidence of their quafca
lions to join Col. Berdan's sharpshooters
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JohDsOn's New illustrated Township teeI
Plate Family Atias.-rhe agent of this excellent
work, of which spoke length la st week is now
canyassng the county for subscribers. We say again
that the best work OF the kind ever published and
all who can afford TO, should take it by all means
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

Northwestern Female COIIcgc.-We call at
tenon to the advertisement in paper to-day of the
Northwestern Female Coege at Evanston, a few miles
this side Of Chicago, on the Lake Shore This is one of
first institutions Of the kind in the Northwest and offers
many inducements to young ladies who wish obtain
thorough English and Classical education.
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AgrIcultnrnI nIeotInr.-Rv

Agricultural MeetIng.-By notice from the
Secretary in our Special Notice Column, it will be
seen that the Third Quarterly Meeting of the KenOsha
County Agricultural Society is TO be held at Agricultural
Hall, in BRISTOL on Monday, the End day Of September.
This is important meeting, arrangements then
to be made for the Annual Fair Judges be appointed,
&c. Every member of the Society should make calcula-
tons to be present that occasion.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

Truly, tn is is a changeful world--we change
ourselves, every seven years tits said everything
changes, the weother especially. Last week all
were complaining ofthe excessive heat this week
persons are going at double quick Time" with
coats buttoned to the chin, devoutly wishing for
warmer weather, and can hardly realize that they
could ovor have thought it too warm.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

Coming EAOine.-1he LIST Wisconsin Regi
ment, whose term ofenlistDent expires on the 18th
inst, are expected to arrive in Milwaukee on Fri
day or Saturday of this week. We may expect to
see some hearty wecomings. home when tour
boys" arrive here
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

ELIMINATED School Tax.-The School Board
of this city have handed in to the common coun.
Gil their estimate OF the School Tax necessary to
be levied for the coming year, at 50, 1900. This
amount is 1878 less than thet of last year.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15

PersOnal.-CoI S. Park Coon, late Colonel ;of the
End Wisconsin Regiment passed through this city by
railroad on his way home Tuesday night last
Our old fellow citizen GEO w. WILLIS, is in town. We
understand that he halls from New Orleans. We have
not heard the particulars of his escape from secession.
dora
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Marshnl saie.-The U. S, Marshal Sale ofthe
Stock Of Goods at the late stand of e. w. Blinn
Il Co., was postponed until tomorrow, friday
at 10 O'Clock a. m There is still chance for
bargains
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The First of tIse SeRsou.-We were visited
on Sunday night last and Monday morning by the
first violent Northeastern of the season. The storm
was brewing all the afternoon of Sunday, so that
many vessels along this shore had time to make
port before the storm arrived at its height. Some
five six vessels ran into our harbor in the course
of the afternoon and made themselves snug and
safe. We hear of no wrecks or damege by the
storm in this vicinity On Monday morning u
tremendous sea was rolling in making some tall
sweeps over docks and piers, but we hear of no
serious damage.
The Chicago Tribune of Tuesday gives an ac-
count of the storm in thai latitude Fl ON which we
learn that it was even more severe there than
here, 1t gives the following casualties:
The schr. Lire Yankee with n cargo of wheat
put into Milwaukee Disabled having lost her head
stays, bOw-sprit and jib. boom.
Schr. &. Henderson of Chicago reported ashore,
at Waukegan-- going to pieces. All hands saved.
The brig Genera, with q cargo of lumber from
Green Bay was lowed in by the Mcqueen
Ellen Kent, laying off Calumet early in the day
with colors at halt-mast, was brought safe into
harbor, towards night
The 5chr Ellen Ptke----76 tons burthen-.--Ca Capt.
Boyd, went ashore at Crosse Point, between Win.
etlla and Evanston, ut % 0 clock a. ~. For more
than an hour the situation Of those on board was
perilous in the extreme. Finally, through the
noble daring of some OF the sailors, a rope was got
ashore, and all hands saved Damage to the yes
sci cannot be determined until the go down.
No insurance on the vessel or cargo.
The track of the Illinois Central Railroad Com.
pany was considerably damaged on the Lake
| shore, between the roundhouse and car-works ,anC
to some extent beyond. The morning trains Of til,
Illinois Central and Michigan Central, were
obliged to leave on the q. Il. q G. and Michigan
Southern, regaining their own tracks at the cross
! ing, nine miles from the city.
| The water in the lake has never before been 81
high, since the railroad break water was built ant
but for the liberal expenditure in cribbing ant
filling during the past two years, the inroads upoI
the shore would have been very extensive, result
ing in the destruction OF an immense amount o
property inside, and probably the entire Railroad
track -piling.
No estimate can be placed upon the damage oc
casoned by the deluging rain and overflow of tn
lake. On the North Side the streets were naviga
BILE by boats, for several hours yesterday morning
On Wells street, between hinzie and Michigan
all the cellars We're full and the property stored il
them, of course, seriously damaged,
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WASHINGTON, August "a letter was re-
ceived, to-day, from Lieut.. Parks, of the Ist
Michigan regiment, dated at Richmond, July
10Th, in which he says he is prisoner with
hundreds of others in that city. More than 80
officers are with him. He has the names of Sc
of his regiment and believes these are all. Col.
Butterworth, Lieut.. Marsh, Lieut. Warren and
Perkins, and others are still at Manassas juno
ton, wounded. Only three of his company are
with him, named Phillip Murray, Shaker and
Geo. Baker