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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23
Important Seizure at PhIIudoip hia.

Important Seizure at PhIIadeIph ia.
PHILADELPHIA, May l7.-Quite an excite
ment was created this morning by the seizure
Of a submarine boat the invention of Devilers,
a Frenchman In going down the river it struck
an island. -Four men were found on board. De
Filiers said he was taking it TO the Navy Yard
to test, but the officers there disclaimed any
knowledge of him. The boat was constructed
some time since Tor raising wrecks and other
submarine work, but was never put in active
use 1t supplied its own air and will be usefnl
in running under fleet.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23

CoNAUDED NOT To MARCg-sp official
statement IN the Charleston Courier shows that
only 1877 of the First Regiment of South Carroll.
ma n volunteers would 60 North to fight, while
GAO remained at home
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23

Louisville, May 17.-The official returns from
eighty-nine counties, show the Union vote for
Border State Delegates, to be 98, Sol. The ag-
gregate Presidential vote in November was
46,2l6.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23

The Massachusetts, Legislature has passed a
Dill authorizing the establishment of a camp Of
5000 men. It has also authorized the GoyerDo.
to loan to the, United States Government 81.
100000 in case this should be desired during
the recess of the Legislature.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23
s'sesv advertisements,
DIR. MCKINLEY.

The House recently occupied by A CarnbeII on A.
Northeast corner lof the Park. ofice-on The same
block on Main Street. y91pGo1r e
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23

The "GREA1 EAsTERN'' GRAIN CARRIER
The steamahip Great Eastern has engaged TO
carry $4,000 bushels OF wheat from New York
to Liverpool, on her return trip, at, Is cts. per
bushel. 70
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23

WE would call the attention of those suffering from
Consumption, Bronchitis, &c, to advertisement in
another column OF this paper, of an important discovery
for the cure of those Diseases introduced for the
grst time to the American public by Messrs Leeds, Gill
more g. Co., of New York. vOl21n4i6m
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23

Maj Gen. Pierce, COMMUNICATIVE Mis-
souri, militia, arrived last night. This morning
he had an interview with Gen. Harvey, when
plans were agreed upon for the maintenance of
peace and avoidance of future conflicts between
federal and State governments. They mutually
declared common object of restoring peace
good order to the people ofthe State in subordi
nation to the laws Of General and State govern
ments, and unite in recommending all persons
to respect each others rights throughout the
State, and make no attempt 10 exercise unad-
vised powers as it is the determination of the
proper authorities,to suppress all unlawful pro-
oeedngs which can only disturb the public
peace.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23
WASHINGTON. May 81.

WASHINGTON, May u.
A special dispatch to the Post says a force OF
1000 rebel troops left Harper's Ferry yesterday
for Grafton, Va, to resist the passage of Fede-
raj troops from Washington.
A special dispatch TO the COHlmerciQt says the
Governor of Maryland has appointed Henry
Dupont Major General of that State. He is a
graduate Of West Point, has seen service, and
IS celebrated manufacturer of gunpowder.
The Commercial learns from an authentic
source that the extra session Of Congress will
be short. The business viii be compacuy ar
ranged and presented. According to present
appearances, a most perfect unanimity will
prevail. An impetus viii be given to loyal
sentiments, and everything done that can, to
bring the contest speedy termination.
Information just obtained leads to the firm
belief, that England and France viii concur
with our Government, in steps taken to reassert
It's authority.
This is also the case with all other diplomatic
representatives in Washington, A cordial un-
Outstanding exists with them all.
1t will be found that Lord Lyons will fully
support the views expressed in the instructions
to Mr. Adams
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23
SEDECK.EL sg"9 TlECES.
4 Agricultural Meeting.

The Second Quarterly Meeting of the Kenosha Co.
Agricultural Society, will be held the Hall of the So
ciey in Bristol, the Sd day of June next at O'Clock
p. M. All entries for grain and root crops must be
entered in the books before that time to compete
for premiums. general attendance is requested.
J. NJ. LELAND, Secretary
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23

New Music.-We are indebted to II. NJ.
Chicago, for copy of new piece Of
Mucic for the times, entitled "0ur National
Flag" Words by w. Gibbs, Esq; Music by
j. Whipple.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23

Ben WADE AS a HIGH PRIyATE.-Senator Wade
OF Ohio has written letter TO Columbus. inform
ing his friends that he had enlisted in the ranks
and signs himself "Ben f. Wade, High Private ,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-05-23
Illinois Curr9ucx.

The most complete anarchy, in money matters, has
regaed in Chicago, for week past and there little,
if any, improvement perceivabie yet. The Board of
Trade, the Bankers the Wholesale traders and the Re-
tail traders the Jobbers South Water Street ana the
Dealers Lake street, have sll had their hand in at
trying to fix the currency, but they have only made
confusion worse COMPOUNDED. The programme most in
favor seems be that OF the Railroads.&c. take the cur
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-05
THE UNITED STATES STEAMER WYAN-
DOT,


This gunboat commanded by Augustus Baldwin,
arrived at this port yesterday morning after On absence
Of two years in the Gulf. She was put in commission
in September 1859, shortly after which she LETT this
port for the south coast Of Cuba where after contn
ously cruising seven months, she captured the slave
bark William, with $40 slaves on board. She con-
tnued cruising for savers until November, 1850. In
December she went up the coast OF Florida In search
of the then missing mail steamer Isabel, whose engine
had been disabled causing her return to Charleston.
About tie middle of December, she proceeded to Pen
sacoa Navy-Yard went into dry-dOck, bad come slight
repairs done, her bottom cleaned and just got of in
time TO prevent the SecefsoBsts from capturing ber
with the Navy Yard, January IL, 1861. On the 10th
of February she transported Lieut.. Slemmor and bis
Command from Fort Barrancas 10 Fort PckeDs. For
nearly month"; the Wyandot alone, by her constant
activity day and night along the inner shore of Santa
Rosa Island kept the secessionists from crossing over
and attacking Pckens.
During the day portion Of the crew assisted Lieut..
Slemmer small command in mounting his heavy guns.
At night the marines of the ship went ashore aud did
picket duty outside the fort TO prevent surprise Thus
the Wyandot was by ber presence and activity actu-
ally the protector of Fort Pckens notwithstanding
there was not Lieuicnant aboard the ship three hsy-
ing resigned, leaving Capt. Bergman (peace to his
ashes and -four engineers aboard, who performed all
the various duties of the ship.
After the Brooklyn and The rest Of the feet arrived
outside the harbor The w. kept open the communi-
cation between them and the fort until the night OF the
10Th Apri, when she landed the reenforcements OF
marines and sailors Of the squadron.
She afterwsrd was actively engaged landing snbse-
ouent eenorcements and for the last two months and
half she has been blockadng the Pass Of the eastern
end Of Santa Rosa leland On the l7th Of August, sue
narrowly escaped shpwreck by being blown Ashore
during O huriance, having dragged 10th anchors, not
withstanltn che was u.ing all the steam power heI
worn-oul boiler and dilapdated condition would allow
10 assist in keeping the vessel of the lee shore. Had
the gale continued fifteen minutes longer the faithful
old Wyandot, and all on board, must have perished
In consequence Of her uDseaworthy condition the FS
| Officer Immediately ordered her TO this port.
During the trying times off Pensacola the men suf-
fered considerably from scurvy, being five montb'
nearly without fresh provisions, and although three
eutenants and the assistant surgeon bad resigned or
account of their Secession procvites the crew were
to man loyal
The wyandot has proceeded to the Nayy-Yard
Brooklyn.
The following is correct list Of the Wyandotte'
| officers:
Commander Augustus Psdwin LieatenanS james stiwei
snd Leroy Fehi Surgeon r. Dean Is, A...snt !.
Pur.r T. j. Brooks .ld w. B. Clsihi Matters Mates W.
| Wright and }. PsAe.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-05
THE REBELS AT MUNSON's HILL.
A BRITISH SUBJECT CLAIMING REDREss-PRoB-
ABLE RELEASE OF CONGREssMAN ELY.

WAsHISeroS, "Wednesday, Sept 1851.
The Richmond papers are in ecstscies over the
enemys occupation OF Mnnsons Hill, and declare that
an onward movement will soon be made.
British subject residing iD Ws,lmgtoa has made
complaint that the Cameron tGermal) Rile Regiment
turned him aud his family out Of his dwelling for the
purpose of establishing gunrdhOuse the premises
lie has thus far failed obtain redress, but ord
Lyons has taken the case in hand, and viii be likely
10 gain the attention Of the proper Ruthoritiss.
Il is reported that Mr.. Ely, Member of Congress
from Rochester " Y, will soon be released from biz
captivity at Richmond.
Five Virginia soldiers have been captured nesr
Harpers Ferry, by the picke!s Of q Massachusetts
Regiment.
Gov. Gamble of Missouri has arrived here.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-05
FROM FORT PICKENS.
STAMPEDE OF BRACES REBEL TROOPS.

STAMPEDE OF BRACES REBEL TROOPS.
The United States gunboat Wyandot, Com. Bald
win, from Fort Pickens Aug. %, yis Key West 2Ah,
arrived at this port on Wednesday. she left Mt Pick
enr, United States ship Colorado, Flag Officer Mer-
win; len at Key West, United States ship santee,
Capt Eagle; keystone State, Capt Scott, and Cru.
sader, Capt COrwin-ali well.
Commander Baldwin reports the health Of the troops
at Fort Pickens good. The Secession troops had had
general stampede. Large numbers of them had de-
serted and gone home. The Wysndot brings letter
bag from Pickens, and mail from the feet at Key
West.
LIsr OF OpyIcERs Augustus Baldwin; Lieu.
tenants James Stlwe Leroy fhch sure.on, Dean lot
Aant z sineeT VIM eastman hclins Chel Assistant hns
gnee W. X. Purse, E Brooks. and W. b. Clark Masters
Mate, w! J. Wright, J. Paine.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-05
nuxu WORK DAILY TRIBUNE. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER s. 1851.

wo mrGt trust that the Almighty win override and
direcf The final is of this amental 10 contest.
l. hai 10 intention Of writing 80 ! ny response to
our kiud letter. Enough, and perhaps more Than
enough has been said; aud Il ouly renaius for TO
add that the Catholic faith and Catholic cbarts which
uuites us in the spiritual order shall main unbroken
by the booming OF cannon along the lines that unor
t1natey separate great and prosperous commu-
nifty into two hostile portions, each arrayed In military
strife against the other.
have the honor 10 remain, az ever, your obedient
servant and brother Ia Christ,
JOHN, Archbishop OF New IoEk.
H. Rev. P. N. Lfsoa, Bishop Of Charleston.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-05
CAPTURE OF A SCHOONER RUNNING THE
BLQCKADE,

The schooner II. Middleton, Capt. Kempf, arrived
at this rort on Wednesday morning, prize to lhe
United States having been captured on the 2lst Of
August, off Charleston, by the United States slooPof'
war Vandaia.
She was from Charleston, bound to Liverpool, with
cargo Of naval stores and had attempted TO run the
blockade. During The chase she had thrown over
board the entire deck.load. The captain and crew
were transferred to the United States frgate Roanoke
The following note found on board, showing
that she had previously been intended for privaeer
In case Of being boarded sink this package the lctte
late to take out PyGtcers papers Tor schooner
and would cTuinsts you. -
tSgnedl IF. J. PORCHEH,
ITO Cspt. BAaKLBY"
The II. Middleton has gone to the Nayy-Yard.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-05
FROM ST. LOUIS.
TIE CALCULATION or TREAsoNABLE PRINTS.
ORFics OF THE PRoyosT MARsHAt,

OVics OF THE PROVOST mARsHA,
Order No. % 5r. LOUIS, Mo-. Aug 2s 1861.
The distribution, sale, exchange, or giving away any
copy OF The Ne,c. York NsHs, Day Book, Journal Of
C0mmuce, Feenaa's Journal, or Brookiyn Eagle
newspapers lately presented by tho United States
Graud Jnry of tho Southern District of New York, IS
niders aud Gbetors OF the eDemy-also of TIE Netc-
York Journal # C0mmtrcS, jr--s prohibited in the
city and county OF 81. Louis from this date. All rsl
road and express agents in the city oered to de.
liver into the possession Of the Provost Marshal sll
packages Of the papers above that may hereafter come
into their possession.
The delivery from the Post Office Of any number of
either OF the above named treaonable sheets Is also
J. M.KINsTRY. Major U. 8. A.. Provost Marshal
PASSES REQUIRED.
0PFicx OP PRoyosr MARsHkI,l
Order No. lO1l ST.. Louis, Mo-, Aug 90 1861.
" appearing 70 this Department by satisfactory evil
dence that individuals daily leaving this city for
the purpose OF reasonably communicating with the
enemy aud giving them information all, and comfort,
in violation Of law il is hereby directed that from and
after this date, until further orders 20 the contrary, ell
Persons peremoriiy forbidden TO pass beyond the
lnis OF the city and county Of st. Los without nrSt
obtaining special permit flom this office.
All foTTy, steamboat and railroad officers and agents.
and ali other carriers Of passengers, are hereby for
bidden 70 sell or transfer any tickets emitting the
holder TO 20 beyond the limits of this county, to any
person. or 10 curry allow 10 be carried any person
not exhibiting permit from this office.
]. J.McKINbyRy, Major u D. A., ProyoH nEihs''
New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-05

Cormending myself to your holy taerifoee, have
tbe nor tn Pemaio, most rend dear Sir, your
Grace sincere and respectful ION IN Chrls,,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-01-26

TUESDAY, Jan. -.
Nra7'c-Larce numbers Of petitions and
memorials IA favor Of tie Crittcnden reso-
luti1ns
A lon. discussion arose on the proptiety
Of striking from the !cl. the names Of the
Southern 'nemte'- vino have withdrawn.
The subject wa, finally tabled.
The Crittendan resolutions were taken
up and Discussed 10y Powell, Irumbull,
Wade and others, until I'd ournmeut, with
out coming 10 vote
UoUsE-Petitions in favor OF the Crit
tenden ana Border State resolutions
Mr.. Co1iax. from the Post O1ice Com
mi;tea, reported back the bill authorizing
the Postmaster General 10 suspend the
mail service in the seeding States, &c--
Mr. ColiaX sad that he would not have in
troduced the bill if the Federal Courts had
renamed intact, but now persons may
open the mails and rifle them. and there
arc no means by which they may be
brought to Justice If the Postmaster re-
fuses TO pay the drafts given to the con-
factors, the latter can hold Congress res
ponsible. Therefore it became the impe-
ratiye duty of the Government TO discon-
tinue the postal service when there is no
means of protecting it.
proposed and some discussion, the bill was
postponed til Thursday
The House reviewed the discussion Of
the report Of the committee OF 23. Seve-
raj speeches were made, the most remark
able Of which was by Nj. Clemens, OF 3. G..
/ lie said he believed before God that slave
ry would be crucifed if the unhappy con
| troversy ends in the dissolution of the
| Union. If not cruciiied it will have the
! death rattle in its throat. 1t remained to
| be seen whether treason can be carried on.
| There was brave and holy minority in
| the slave States. Lazarus is not dead but
sIeepcth. He asked no favors for the
! South but demanded that justice only
springs from honest magnanimity. North
Carolina, which first proclaimed independ.
ence, and Virginia, which will save the
country whose glory belongs to us all
VIII you be appealed to to step forward, in
a spirit which made our fathers illUstrious
ard not shut out every access to sympa
thy.
Mr. Clemens showed that the law OF
population governed the question 1t wa.
population and capital, not Territory. lie
showed the object OF the Southern COME
deracy was to open the African SLAVE trade.
The South, out OF the Union, will never bt
able to secure SO much territory as he
could hold in his hand.
1t was reported that the South were
sending commissioners to Europe to efiec
an alliance against their brothers in Ian
guage and lineage. If the South woule
take the Constitution of the United State
as a provisional Government, the Cotto,
States will have legislative power over tn,
border States, which will be bound han,
and foot to policy as they even wer,
under our Constitution intensified fit,
times.
Several gentlemen moved that Mr.. Gle
mems have leave to continue his remark,
beyond the hour for debate.
Mr.. Martin, of Va, excitsdly, expressed
the hope that the member would not b,
allowed to continue his traitorous remarks
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-01-26
Old Settlers Meeting and Banquet.

cd aeItfer,s rac-ro- ana Banquet.
The Gathering Of old settlers in this city
on Thurs,,7v. vas mo- as nuuo.ously at
tended - was auriciss.c,i. On account Of
the intense coldne-s Of the weather. Yet
= ooo.r,,- n,,n.I.e,. mel. and after the after
noou's proceedings. which are given in
another column. gathered to the number
of 100 or moro. around the sump.uous
board Of mine host Mr. Wade. of the Man
sion IIouza. The dinner was one that
did honor - the occasion and 10 the OlG
1T..,e-7r, ., al sa,tle. it--lr Arro, an
No :,,,-:-, ,,.d Fo.,, .I,,, T., IN, y.a1ls.
e,.e,.r.,. 80, r..-,,,,,-.,,.l =, ,~,I.. sr.,
rI.,-.., =,
JUL D'c>': "'ii= i--7- '.''' - 49, ~ 0-'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-01-26

WHERE THE MONEY CONES FRoM-The
Columbia South Carolinan publishes an or
dinance just passed the City Council TO
raise supplies for the year 1861" Besides
tax Of eishty.fve cents on every hun
dred dollars worth of real estate, and in
Vulnerable taxes on horses, wagons, places
of amusement, &c, it is ordained that
u" One dollar per lead shall be paid on all
slaoes under sixty years of age, not liable
to street duty; which said tax upon slaves
shall be paid by the owner or person hav-
ing charge and control thereof; one dollar
each on every free negro, mulatto mestizo,
under the age of ten years; two dollars
each on every free negro, mulatto, mestizo
over the age of ten and under sixteen
years TIM dollars on every Male free ne
| gro, mulatto or mestizo over the age of
sixteen and under civty years seven dol
lars on every female free negro, mulatto
or mestizo over the age Of sixteen and un.
! der fifty five years, and twenty-five dolSors on
every male free negro, mulatto or mestizc
over the age of twenty-one and under the
age Of sixty years, exercising any mocha
mic art or trade, within the limits of sale
city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-01-26

DEATH Or MRs. ELI SrRAwS-We are
panied to announce the death Of Mrs. ELI
Straw, Of this town, living on the bluff
few miles west Of this city, under exceed
ingiy painful circumstances. She had
been in apparent good health until within
four or FIVE days, when she was taken
with a disease Of the brain, resembling in
It's effects 50 strongly hydrophobia, that
many believed 1t was that horrible disease
She averred positively, however, in her
lucid intervals, that she had never been
bitten by dog that could possibly have
been mad. Drs. Hard and Mayburv were
called in, bat although she was at once
pronounced beyond medical aid, they
o.vo the disease another name, acaeeina
that it was not hydrophobia, although re-
sembling it. She suffered intensely for
three or four days, until finally, on We'd
nesday. night, death came to her relief
She was kind, good hearted woman, one
of the earliest residents of this county,
and much beloved by very large circle
Of relatives and personal friend
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-01-26
Posiponcmen. OF Collection OF Taxes


The bill for this purpose having passed
the House st Springfield, and La Sale
county having been excepted from its pro-
visions, considerable enquiry is made (rnin-
gied with expressions OF inlignation) why
our representatives took the responsibility
to have cur county excepted 1t is but
fair TO say that they obeyed the literal in
structions Of our Board of Supervisors at
their late special meeting, We fad, how
ever, on conyeraing with some Of the SUI
rlsyisors that their understanding was to
instruct our representatives tovote against
po7tgoEem-nt as 4 general measure, and
not TO make La5aile county an exception
to all otaegs. The L.l! j. now in the hands
o. committee il the Senate, aad We pre-
sumo L our people aea a....i5us about It,
they could forward misrepresentation 10
our Senator-Mr. Bushnel!-as would Ia,
duee him TO have tie exception q /,
Sale county stricken out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-01-26

This paper is taking the lead among the
so called religious journals. Its motto Is.
" AIIo,cci of God to he PIT in trust 'ei'h tie
Gospel, eccn so ire speak, not as pleasing ne"
bat god, ,0Iich trieta oar hearts Consider
ing the fact that a; ter the Chicago conven-
ton it hoistcd the names Of Lincoln end
Uamlin, and took up active partizan war
fare. the above motto to us smacka a little
of hypocrisy. We doubt rot its course in
this respect was very generally distasteiul
to Republicans elsewhere as heIe OF
late, however, it has apparently entered
the field as a religious paper 20 circulate
Webster's Dictionary. Its columns have
been we'll sprinlsled with great induce
ments e. not IS Pleasing mem to get the
best Dictionary.
Long ago Horace Greeley, Of non de
script, semi inG,lel character, was toisted
into its columns q, contributor, probably
Las pleasing God') And now the New
Year opens with religious novel, ('oubt,
! less to please Cody
| Old secular Journals, with their .ocials
dsbauching tho sentiments of tie country
find themselves initiated in pande:ing to
dspraved tastes, by the IaAPc"a,at FoI
bitter dcnunciation, for unrrinciplcd, en-
venomed assaults on Christian men who
have fallen under lis Gisp!easure; attempt:
to oycrwhclm them with rilicule and op
men. many Of the eminent ministers %
Christ; for catering to the spirit of fanati
cism, this journal holds q bad pre- emf
nence With the insane rawlings Of DR.
Cheeyer on one page. then . savage expo
sure Of his iufrmltcs and fIults Oh ano
Their; with the heterodoXy Of Henry Ward
/ Beecher conioined with his brilliant vii
and rhetoric, with contributors of com
mingling shades OF all cfeeds, we think 6
Just motto for the L,itpcnd7H would be
"All things to all men, that thereby
might make dimes
We notice in the issue for Jan. 10Th, {
very irreyerent reference to the Bible, such
as is not unfrequcutly TO be met with ii
openly profane infidels, of the Parker
PiIlsbury school, and such as can please nc
person Of refined aeEsiii,:tios.
Congrcgat,o.4i:-m nec:,- something pnr
er and more sanr,:ty:ng than tn Laae
pendent, or its future Will he a. i5no5,e and
vile as its past has been principled ant
glorious
The Jatpea1sai payes the way for ia
cobinism in the Church and in the State
Look at this from Beecher's sermon:
THE pulpit has been 80 prost.tutcd anl
so utterly apostatiled from the very roo
and substance OF Christianity. taatit teach
Is the most heather notions Of liberty
A-aiu:
II tell YOU that the most intollt.or
people Of the world are intid,!s."
again:
Il Will take a whip Of cords and 7 vi,
drive the Bible Gus Of every man that boy.
and sells mon. women. and children, ane
Il / cannot do that. vii! let tie Bible z,
is God 1t tn ,,-. .c IN - The desoIatln:
armies OF It's aly,.7a4-,s