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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
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A philadelphia correspondent of the New
York Tribune writes:
81 talked with Carolinian the other day,
who had just arrived here Though an cid ac-
quaintance, yet / could draw but few particu
lars Of the condition of things at home. He
seemed unwilling 10 reveal the position Of busi-
ness there But he nevertheless confessed has
astotishnenS at seeing the moving coneourse
of people m our Streets all bent on business or
pleasure, and none on War. He could not I'M
derstand IT, He had been told at home by his
own lying newspapers that we were IL eompar>
alive anarchy, starving mobs trayersing our
streets and holding the city in terror, while
most Of US went armed. Poor man, he had be-
lieyed It all Nothing but the actual view Of our
condition would have satisfied him of the great
deluson which prevailed among his fellow citi-
| zens. [ suggested to him that the South was
under still greater delusion on other points more
vital than this, but could draw out only half
way admission. The fact is that the destiiu-
ton i'll this city is less than iii folmer years
An examination Of the books OF the Union Be-
! nevolent Association proves this concusiyely
Y our New York Association wrote to ours to
know how this winter compared with others,
and the record shows that in 1858, i'll October
and November,@the applications for relief were
I,I76 in 1859 the same months showed S74
while in 1860 they were only 653 Now, this
Association operates ali over the city, aud Its
returns are i reliable index to the true condl-
ten of the destitute masses. There is always
more or less distress at this season. but there is
no more now than the average AS to bread
mobs occurring IN the North, the idea is alb
surd. All the surplus food of the country IS in
the Nofh, aad the deficiency is in the South.
If things go on there a few weeks longer as they
are now going on, starvation must set in, aud
the North win have to send giasui;ous cargocs
Of food o keep The South alive, Just as ne did
in the Irish famine"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
- mgIsfnstols REagtera.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Z4s
Mr. Holt to-day, formally took lave Of the
gentlemen connected with the Posiofiicc De-
partment First Assistant King introduced
Major Trott, who, lie said, had been selected
by them to give expression tolhe friendly feel
ing they entertained for him, both as private
citizen and public functionaiy Mr. Holt elo-
quently responded to the address of Major
Irott, aIluding to the national gloom, and 20 an
event of the morning, namely, the death, al
ter protracted illness. Of Mr.. Dundas, the
Second Assistant Postmaster General, of whom
he spoke as II pure and efficient officer. The
gentlemen present. as well as MI Holt, were
solemnly impressed with these proceedings,
The Boston Committee, Mr. Everett and
others, bearing the mammoth Union petition,
have arrived.
Ex-Plesiden Tyler, on peace mission to
the President from Virginia, has reached Wash
ington.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
A Real Blessing.

Phgsieian.-Well, Mrs. Jones, how is that cad.
achel
Mrs. Jones.-Gone! Doctor, all gone!;the pills you
sent cured me in just twenty minutes and l wish
you would send more SO that can have them han.
dy.
Phys'cian.-You can get them at any Druggists
Call for Iephaic Pills, find they never fail, and
recommend them in all cases of Headache
Mrs. JoneS.-I shall send for box directly. and
shall tell all my suffering friends, for they are
real blessing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

E<g OVER EXCITEMENT, and the mental care and
anxiety incident to close attention TO business or
study, are among the numerous causes OF Nervous
Headache, The dlsordered state of mind and body
incident to this distressing complaint is fatal blow
to all energy and ambition. Sufferers by this disor-
der can always obtain speedy relieffrom these dis
tressing attacks by using one of the sCephalic Pills
whenever the symptoms appear. Itquieis the over.
tasked brain, and soothes the strained and Earring
nerves. and relaxes the tension of the stomach which
always accompanies and aggravates the dlsordered
condition of the brain
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
MISCELLANEOUS.

THE AMALGAMATIoE OF LANGUAGEs.-There il
a growing tendency in this age 10 appropriate the
most expressive words of other languages, and al
ter while TO Incorporate them into our own thus
the word Cephalic, which is from the Greek sgni
ing "for the head,'' is now becoming popularized
in connection with Mr. Spaiding great Headache
remedy, but it will soon be used in rore general
way, and the word Cephalic will become as com
mon as Electrotype and many others whose dis
tnetion as foreign words has been worn away by
common usage until they seem "native and to the
manor born" "
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

TWENTY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SAvED.-Mr
Spadng has sold two millions of bottles of his eel
ebrated Prepared Glue and it is estimated that
each bottle saves at least tea dollars worth of bro
ken furniture, thus making an aggregate of ten
millions of dollars reclaimed from total los. by this
valuable invention. Having made his Glue a
household word, he now proposes to do the world
still greater service by curing all the aching heads
his Glue, Headaches will soon vanish away like
snow in July
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
The Two EeaM.

An experienced young bride, being a. ked bv
he cook to choose her dinners during the hon
eymo0n,was anxious that her Ignorance should
not peep out She called TO mii d one dish. ard
one dish only. and bat she knew by NAM: Il
was a safe one, and substantial, too ia leo af
mutton" So, Several days the leg &c mntton
came, obedent TO the misfrcss's order Per.
haps the cook was weary Of it; az Iass abe ven.
tured to inquire, Should you not like some
other thing to-day, ma amp '-.'Yos, let us have
a leg of beef, for change
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
Etiquette Of Aavertu.imu.

servant recently advertised for situation
ard the wife Of u merchant sent TO male :,
qniries about her The girl called at the house
OF the inquirer the next morning. and anolo.
gized for 40 doing, stsiing hat sLe was pas.
ing through the street aud thought she wonid
call.-.'i sent for you,'' said the houscEeenar
'and thought Of course you would come - -
No, mafm," replied the girl; when ! ,ladv,
adveftises fp' place. il expected thst the ~ :
son wanting her service viii call. This i r.
etiquatlc Of advertising '"e
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
Cincinnati. Jan. "a.

special Washington despatch to the Gu
zcetc says Gen. Scott has rec lived information
within the last Two days, confirming his APP
ptehensions, and justifying the concentration
OF troops at Wash. ngton.
Dispatches from the South this morning
state that Fort Pickensis regularly invested
by Florida and Alabama troops, reinforced by
Louisia.ians, numbering in all 4,UU0. They
have got large number Of guns in position,
and bearing on the Fort.
Col. Hayne, Of South Carolina, remains here
to watch the movements OF the Government.
He telegraphed extensively home last night.
His dispatches are believed to be OF a pacific
chafacters
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
A Perfect MAN.

The man deserving the name is one whose
thoughts and exertions are for others, rather
than Tor himself whose high purpose is adopt
ed on just principles, and never abandoned
while heaven or earth affords means Of accom-
piishing il. He is one who will neither seek
an indirect advantage by s.iecious word, nor
take an evil path to secure a real good pur-
pose. Such man we're one for whom q som-
aus hears should beat constantly while he
breathes, and break when no dies.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

When the late king of Denmark was visiting
England, be very frequently honored Sir Thorn,
as Robinson with his company, though the
knight spoke French in a very imperfect man.
ner, and the king had scarcely any KNOWLEDGE
Of English One day, when Sir Thomas was in
company with the late Lord Chesterfield he
boosted much of his intimacy with the king and
added, that be believed the monarch had =
greater friendship for him than any man in
England. How report lies lnexclainoed Lord
Chesterfed Il heard 10 later than TODAY. that
you never met, but great deal Of bad language
passed between you
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

BRIDGET.-Missus wants you to send her box
of Cephalio Glue. no, bottle of Prepared Pills.
but I'm thinking that's not just it, naither but per-
haps yen be aither knowing what it is. You see
and wants some more Of that same as relaved her
before
Druggast,-You must II can Spalding's Cephalic
Pills,
Bridget.-Cc oh sure Aow and you've sed it here's
the quarther and give the Pills and don't be all
day aboEt it aithcr
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

We see it stated that the suit for 900 600.
ms ituted by man named Ellington against
Capt N iller, OF the steamer r. j. Lackland,
for causing tue death ef a child, (unborn) by
runni ng into and sinking fiat boat in June
last, at Cairo, on board Of hich was the mo h.
er, has been decided in the United States
Court at jackson, Miss, against the defezd-
ant .-lI0 Democrat.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
,a1SIv Realized.

Hi 'ad n 'orrible eadache this hafternoon Land
stepped into the hapothecaries hand says III TO the
man, "Can you hease me of an eadache o. .'Does
it hache ard ~ says he. ''HeAocedinplv saws
> hi, hand upon that e gave me a Cephialic Pill,
hand pom me 'onner it [ cd me so quick that |
ardly realized al an eadache.'
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

The luxury Of Liberty BOSOM Friend;-
Well dear, now hat you arc a widow, tell me,
are you any the happier for it? Interesting
H3doao-Oh, no But have my freedom, and
that's great comfort. DO you know, my dear.
had an onion yesterday for the first time this
fourteen years.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
N O. 81.
E.ntcst from EOrs Dickens, Florida,
Pensacola. Jan. %.

The volunteers are engaged in arranging and
M ounting their cannon Carpenters are max
ing sealing ladders, and the utmost hustle pre-
walls. The United States steamer Wyandotte
is anchored westward of Fort Pickens, under
the guns Of the Fort, for the purpose. it is sup
posed, to assist Lieut.. Summers. All points
bave been notifs that they may bring United
States war vessels inside Of the harbor if the
vessels carry a flag of truce.
Charleston, Jan 81
The Legislature has appropriated $4,000
for carrying on the postal arrangements, if the
Federal Government recedes from t. present
ystem.
Lieut. Reed has returned to Fort Sumpter,
The military services extended to the State
by the Catawba Indians Of South Ca olina,
have been accepted by theGovernment.
jeff. Davis is still In town.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
A Model viii.

The following is copy Of will left by
man who chose to be hi. own lawyer:-" his
the last will and testament OF me, John
Thomas; give all my thugs 10 my rela'ions,t-
be dlyi8ed by them the best way they can
N. B.-lfany body kicks up q row, or mai e.
any fuss about it, he lent TO have anything
signed by me-
IauN THoMEs
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

A topper, being on visit 10 a reichtoring
squire. when a very small glass was set before
him after dinner pulled the servant by the
skirts, and thus expostulated with him. ssWhat
is this glass for? Does your moster wish to
keep me here all night?"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

TEE Uersus LANES oachman," said on
outside passenger to one who was driving at
furious rate over one Of the most mountain ug
roads in the north Of England, ''have you no
consideration for cur lives and limb 2" What
are your lives and limbs to me ~ was the reply
Il am behind my time %
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

G5y@ It is stated, on the authority Of . Dem
ocratic Congressman, that the Cabinet had a
stormy session Tuesday growing out Of the
fact that the President indicated a disposition
to fall back on the inaction policy in opposi-
ton to the whole Cabinet
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
rho scuainnent Of rEnrrrnr.i.

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Times says:
There is beyond question a strong and in
creasing Union sentiment in Maryland. Most
of the Representatives and Senators from that
State think it will be very difficult to drag her
into secession. Senator Kennedy says he shall
do all in his power to prevent the Inauguration
even Of any formidable secession movement
In this he is joine by Davis, Webster and Har-
lis, of the House. The Baltimore papers re-
Gently, you viii have noticed, speak cut in
stronger Union terms than heretofore.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
POLITICAL.
Important from washington.

Washington, Jan. 24,-rEx-President Tyle
had long, satisfactory and friendly interview
with the Presid ent, to-day. The latter express
ed his belief shat there VIII be no collision be
tween the Federal and State forces, during the
remainder Of his administration. and that he
should certainly make every effort to proven
it and to preserve peace.
Mr.. Tyler viii probably remain here till the
4th of February to meetth commissioners from
States other than Virginia.
Larz Anderson, brother Of Maj. Anderson
will leave tomorrow for his home in Cincinnati
His efforts both in Washington and Charleston
were Instrumental in producing better under
standing between Maj. Anderson and the S. G.
authorities.
A large number of leading Republicans from
various parts ofthe country have been here for
several days. There is great deal of consul
Uation ameng the friends of the incoming adj
ministration, The result of which may be devel-
oped soon.
The Senate, in executive session, confirmed
a number of comparatively unimportant nomi-
nations, thus clearing the calender. Among the
combinations was that of Capt. Black, of New
! Jersey, quarter master Of the Marine Corps.
| MIR. Kelloge,o Illinois returned from Spring
field to-day, and from the fact that he expressed
the opinion that the Border State Committee
resolutions came nearer than any other plans
| to what the public exigencles require, this is
deemed significant in connection with his visit
to the President elect.
Mr.. Case Of Indiana, Of the Committee, win
report bin appropriating $4,000 for the re-
lief of sufferers in Kansas. Thaddeus Hyatt
has proceeded thither with view Of exciting
his influence in the Senatorial election. The
principal candidates are MessIs Army, Pome-
roy and Graham.
Mr.. Rust has. through friend, sent note to
Mr. Dunn, owing to what was said III their col
loquy in the House to-day.
Washington, Jan. 25.-The matter between
Representatives Rust and Dunn is in the hands
of their friends. 1t is not expected that any
hostile meeting will grow out of it.
Mr.. ColEax's amendment to the bill for the
daily overland mail, proposes that it shall start
from the western frontier of Missouri, accessi-
bic by1ralroad from he east. and go through
to Placerville, instead of from st. Louis to San
Francisco, letters and newspapers in twenty,
and magazines and documents in thirty-fiye
days, but these may be sent by the contractor
by steam at his own expense. He showed in
his remarks that it would involve only $780,
600 expenses per annum over the present sys-
tenn; being the cheapest daily plan ever yet pro-
posed.
Washington, Jan. 25-The committee on
MILITARY Affairs have prepared bill for the
benefit of the soldiers at Fort Sumpter Itap-
propgiates g $50 to indemnifying them for loss
OF musical instruments, clothing and furniture,
in precipitately leaving Fort Moutrie, and such
remuneration is recommended by all the Off
GERS at e former post.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

QuARREEs Two things, well considered,
would prevent many quarrels. First TO have
it well ascertained whether we are not disput-
ing about terms rather than things and, sec
ondly, to examine whether that on which we
differ is worth contending about.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
Augnsta. Ga. Ian. d

Gov. Brown, at the head of zoo state troops
this morning, demanded tho surrender Of the
United STATES Arsenal. His demand was com
piled with, the troops in charge saufirg the
Unhed States flag before taking it down The
United States troops are 10 be sent 10 New
York
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
JANUARY 81, 1861.

My Dear Sir:--You know our position here
This goes to you only by an unexpected oppor-
tunlty. for all communications are cut Gil
ould like you to know the details OF our
M ovement from Fort Moutrie: ] will write
again more at length.
The Star If he West was fred on, on Tues
day morning. She TUNED almost at ence ana
left the harbor. Yesterday Gov. Pickens sent
his Secretary Of War and State to demand a
surrender Of the Fort. The Mayor lmhleaialeiy
called a counsel Of Wm. They UNANIMOUSLY
| voted aeger!
! messenger from the Governor goes to
Wa shington this Merning. We, individually,
/ are determined 10 hold out to the last and stand
by our flag; and this you we'll know.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

NoyELs--'Are you fond of novels Mr.
Jones ?'-"Very > responded the interrorated
gentleman, who wished to be thought by the
lady questioner, fond of literature Have Won"
continued the lady, eyer read Ten thousand
a Year,? "-"No madam, | never read tba,
number Of novels in all my life
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

Two passengers we're conversing in a railway
carriage about music One gentleman asked
the other, who appeared rather simple, DO yon
snow the Barber Of Seville ?" NO" replied
the other, Il always shave MYSELF
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

TRAVEL Sot'rH Travel has fallen off so
largely at the South but one train is dispatch
ed daily south from Washington. The usual
large number ofNortheners viii not be seen at
the South this winter
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

g5Y- On Tuesday, nine persons passed
through Raleigh on their way north from South
Carolina, with their heads shaven-the victims
OF fanatical pro-slavery despotism.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

W 4 young lady named Harriet Clerk, 90
years of Age, committed suicide by taking
stFychnine, at Ann Arbor, Mich, on the 18th
INST Her lover violated his promise to mar
~ her, which drove her to the desperate deed
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

Never satisfied. Waiter:l Did you wish
ANYTHING else, sir? [Testy old Cent? (who has
all that can be wished for, OF course / do
Waiter What is it, sir?-[Old Gent Ny APP
petite.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
III issouri True 10 sr,e Union.

ST. AUBURTs, Mo-, %. ,
Union flags are going up all over the coun-
try. A ninety foot pole was erected at Medic
ra yesterday, from which floats the Stars and
Stripes and streamers thirty feet long. A
large and enthusiastic meeting was held last
evening, at which Union resolutions of the
strongest kind We're passed unanimously At
o'clock this morning, large number of citi-
zens from all directions formed a line and fred
thirty-three rounds for the Union.
BooNyILLE, Mo-, Jan. %.
One of the largest meetings ever assembled
in this county, met to-day. Resolutions of a
firm and decided character, asserting the rights
ofthe South, were adopted also il favor Of the
Union, and against secession, and for the
adoption Of the Crittenden or Douglas plan of
adjustment
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

to- The Savannah republican, of the 18th
inst, mentions the arrival at that port, the LAY
previous of four ships and Il bark from Char
lesion, "havng been prevented from going in.
to Charleston harbor, by the sinking of three
vessels in the ship chanbel by the authori-
ties
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
.BOb Printing.

Book Blank job and Gard Printing every description
executed with neatness cheapness and prompness
since Plain, Fancy, and Ornamental Prntngin Colored
INKS ana Bronze With Five Power and Hand Presses,
and an extensive variety Of Type and Jobbng Ma tera
the TELEGRAPH Establishment is not exceed in this part
ofthe West.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

The following is an extract from letter
received in this city from an officer in the
United States Army on duty at Fort stump
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31
GCgUert6S6Mg.

The KRSosHA TELEGRAPH the Oldest Newsp per the
State Of Wisconsin-has DOUBLE the Circulation of any
paper published in Southern Wisconsin, which makes 1t
very desirable medium for Advertising:
RATES
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

City Subscribers, delivered by the Carriers .S2 90
Mail and Box Subscribers 49,. ...... -. 49,. 80
no paid adodnce 50 cts to be added to above rates
All kinds Of Produce taken in Paymentfor Subscription
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The S&mpsh a Tetegraph
s. s. SCHOFF & S. c. VINEGAR,
AND TRIBUNE

rs MORNING. AT coRNEE OF MAZE
AND MARKET STREETS, KgNosHA CITY, WIS.
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Terms of subscrlptlon.

EDITORS AND PROPRIETORs,
III. FRANK, SENIOR EDIT r
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

An honest man is the nobest work of IN,
Lord enthusiastically exclaimed hard sbellef
baptist, and then after pause added: But tbt
Lord hasn't bad a job for fifty years.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

Oh for one hour OF youthful ioyl
Give back my twentieth spring.
I'd rather laugh a bright-haired boy
Than reign gray haired king!
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

The more our ladies practice WALKING. the
more graceful they become in their movements,
Those ladies' acquire the hest carriage who
don't ride in one.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-01-31

In court, witness speaking in very loud
and harsh voice, the lawyer on the other side
exclaimed "Fellow, why dost thou bark SO
iunously = Because" says the rustic, II
think | see thief
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-04-11
DIED

GILBERT-At the Tyler House, In Hazel Green,
March 3lst, after short illness, Mr. John Gilbert,
lately residing with his family at Piatteyille, aged
about As. Mr. G. is well known in many parts Of the
county, having been = miner and worked at the chief
mines. Deceased emigrated to Wisconsin with his faith
in 1896 the father yet resides with the family OF de-
ceased and must be 100 years Of age. No in
the country possessed fewer faults good per-
sonal qualities than Mr. Gilbert.
HUMPHREY-Mr James Humphrey Of Patch Grove,
died Tuesday last from the effects Of hurt received
election day in wress'e with his friend, Walter
Lewis. Deceased Was highly respected and widely
known citizen Of that town; he par Cner In the
mercantile business with A. Paul. His age was about
IS He leaves wife and child to mourn the unex-
pected loss Of husband and parent.