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The national Republican., 1861-08-17
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The following Is an extract from letter re-
ceived here from distinguished citizen Of
Frankfort Kentucky: q.
n FRAskroRr, August 8, 1861. !.
"Our State election has passed of,
and the Union party have succeeded in all the
counties In this tArt Of the State, except Ander-
son, Owen, Harrison, and Scott, where secession
has prevailed. In Burnett's district we expect
nothing In Logan and Barren we may lose |;
but 1t Is Of no consequence, as there will not
be twenty secessionists elected In the State and,
without doubt, II will be the most talented body
of Representatives ever elected in Kentucky.
"You will hear the cry proclaimed from all
largely since the election for Congressmen, and
they.may succeed in imposing this belief on
many, from concealment Of the fact that all
their candidates hpccriticdlly claimed TO be
Union men, for neutrality, &C., &c. Such was
the case with General johnson in Scott, Beck
for the Senate ip pFayette, &c, &c.
ave will clear o,t all the secession Office
holders and usual hangers on about the Legis
lature, and, hope, request Breckinridge and
Powell to resign, and, In the event they refuse
TO do SO, hope aad trust The United Statei
Senite, OF the next meeting, will expel them
If we had the right material in in district
judge, doubtless they could he convicted o
treason. .a.
81 regret the failure Of the Senate to pas
the bill by which we should have gotten clea
of Judge Monroe, who Is as rile as the uileSt, a
well as ere'y member Of bis family. On yester
day, one Of his sons left, with number o
id4rs, for the army Of the South. His son, tn,
Secretary Of State, is the most determined ant
mischierous man Of the party.
at is said the Judge has determined to re
sign at once. This 1 do not believe he will do
as long as he can hold the Office.
Il hope our Legislature, which meets mex
month, will act with wisdom. have plway
been for the Union. hope the next battle viii
externinate the Old Dominion when the wa
will soon be ended.'
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

SHoEISG THE REBELs.-On the schooner
Graham, recently libelled at New York by
Marsbel Murray, on suspicion Of being in the
service Of the rebels, sixty nine cases Of upper
leather, some 81 900 worth sole leather, and
barrels upon barrels of pegs, together With
the latest and most approved machinery for
Taking the shoes, have been found, 1t is said
that this cargo is one Of q humber which are to
be sent South in the hope Of running the block.
ade, and filling contract with the rebels for a
million pairs Of shoes at $l.1s per pair.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17
.,&}NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Geo. M. Weston, Editor.
Saturday. August II, 1861.
TO ADVERTISERS.

The circulation Of the National Republican is
now much larger than that Of all the other
dailies published in and out Of Washington cir
culating In this city combined, with one ex-
ception,) and is rapidly increasing. In ad-
dition TO its city subscribers, it has also
very large circulation in the various camps
surrounding the city, and among our transient
population. II is, therefore, an excellent me-
MUM for advertising.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17
LATEST FhOM DOW ~ THE RIVER.

LATEST FROM DOwN. THE RIVER.
1t was rumored, yesterday afternoon that
another battle was fought down the river, and
that boats were bringing up the killed and
wounded There was not particle Of truth in
the rumor. The Resolute, however, went
down the river late yesterday afternoon.
The Mount Vernon arrived at the navy yard
at hall past four O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
She reports all quiet down the liver and that
the whole Of the fotilla has gone down to Aqua
Greek, And further that the George Page has
not been seen for three or four days.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

IMPORTANT, II TRlE.--The Philadelphiu N,,ss
of yesterday charges Mr. Walton, the Treasurer
Of the United States Mint, with being aIseces
sionist. 1t s hoped that Mr.. Chase will see to
it that he plays no Floyd game, and if there
be any doubts as to his fidelity to the Union, TO
reform him at once
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

FRENCH ZorAvEs.-A regiment OF French
zouaves is forming in New York city, and is
almost completed The colonel of the regi-
ment l.. j. d'Eplneuil, has been seventeen
years in the French zouave service, and the
lieutenant colonel. Viguer de Monteil, has
spent eighteen years in the artillery service of
the French Government.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

Es- Prince Napoleon and suite left New
York yesterday morning, via the Allentown
route, for Harrisburg, thence by the Pennsyl.
vania Railroad to Pittsburgh, from Pittsburgh b
10 Cincinnati, Louisville, and St. Louis.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

The RESULT IN KENrrcKY.--A private letter
from Kentucky states that the new Legislature,
recently elected, will consist of eighty Union
men out Of one hundred members of the House
and twenty eight Union senators out Of thirty.
eight, the total number Of State Senators.
Thus the Unlon men have clear majority Of
two-thirds in both Houses, which will enable
them to iree themselves from the incubus Of
secessionism.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17
ess- Colonel Porter, in his report of

gs- Colonel Porter, in his report of the
battle Of July 2l, says:
Among those who deserve especial men
ton, beg leave to place the following names
viz: Captain Griffin, for his GOODNESS and
promptitude in action, and for the handsome
manner In which he handled bis battery.
Lieutenant Ames, Of the same battery, who
after being wounded, gallsntly served with Il
10 action being unable to ride on horseback
was helped on and of caissoh in changes Of
position.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

FAILrRE OF THE WESTERN hAILs-There has
been no mail received at our city post office,
west Of Pittsburg, for three days The delay
is supposed to be caused by the he wy lre,hets
In the Vest
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

r 1t is said that the States of Kentucky
and Tennessee have been constituted sepa-
rate military command, to be called the De.
partment Of Cumberland Brigadier General
Robert Anderson commanding.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

ANOTHER GOVERNMENT DEFAULTER. George
n. Sanders, late navy agent in the city of New
York, has been declared a delaulter to the ex.
tent Of $2l,OOO, and the United States District
Attorney has issued process against bis sure
ties to respond in accordance with their bonds.
The suretes arc the Hon. Robt. J. Walker, ex-
secretary Of the Treasury and ex Governor Of
Kansas, and Heno Secor Esq, of Brooklyn.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

7s" Prince Napoleon says he found Wash
ington "a large city with few nbabtants-h half
country, half town-something like the Park of
Velzsnay.' He was pleased with its appear
ance, and admired the plan and proportions ol
the Capitol
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

Hss- Gen. Mcclellan was born in Woodstock.
Connecticut, near the Putnam Wolf Den. His
father was an eminent physician, and moved to
Philadelphia during the boyhooi Of his now
more eminent son. Woodstock is an adjoining
town to Eastford, where Gen. Lyon was born,
The national Republican., 1861-08-17
DEpARTMENTAL,

RExovAIs-1n the office Of the Auditor Of
the Trea,ury for the Post Office Department,
yesterday, the following named clerks we're
removed: Thomas J. McCammant, OF Peunsyi.
vsnia, salary $1,000; J. B Carnes, Of Mary
land, salary 81, 600; Il. Frysinger, Of Pennsyl-
vania, salary 81, 400; and A B Norris, Of Penn.
sylvania, salary 81 200 There have been SIXTY
nine changes 10 that ofii,e since the 4th Of
March last.
ArPoINrMESrs.-Eug Story, Of Kentucky,
has been appointed irst.class clerk 10 the
Sixth Auditors office. uice A d. Norris, Of
Pennsylvania removed.
TERRITORIAL APPOINrNENrs.--Wm Fl. Wal
lace, of Washington Territory, has been ap
pointed Governor Of that Territory.
Also, Leander J. S. Turney, of Illinois, to be
secretary Of Washington Territory.
Also. A. s. Paddock, of Nebraska Territory
TO be secretary thereof. "i
CoNsrLAR ApPoINTNENTs.-Th President ha,
appointed VIM. Walton Murphy, Of Michigan
consul for the Landgrav viate of Hesse Hamburg
the Duchy Of Nassau, Grand Duchy Of Hesst
Darmstadt, &c., &C.; and Samuel Whiting, o
New Jersey, consul at Nassau, n. p. r's
REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED. War De art
ment has accepted the designations Of thre'
captains and twelve lieutenants Of the N. Y
2Gth (Oneida) regiment, and Two captains snt
seven lieutenants Of the n. Y. 3Sth (Scott Lif
Guard also Of capain James s. Waugh, N
5th, and Assistant Surgeon MITCHELL OF the Fir
Zouaves -..
AppolNrED.-Gen. Edwin &. Wilson, OF Erie
Pa, Qate Adjuiant General Of the State oil Penn
sylvania,) has been appointed a Brigade Quar-
termaster Of volunteers U. S. A., with the ran
Of captain. Also, y. P. Hinsdill, of Gran
Rapids, Mich. to be Commissary Of subsi,
tence of volunteers, with the rank of captain
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

@' General Wool lett Troy, New York, for
the seat oi war on Thursday last An imposing g
military escort, together with large process
sion OF citizens, escorted him to the cars
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

JGs- The Secretary Of the Treasury returned,
Thursday night, from his business visit to the
North.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

re Berger, the celebrated European bill
lard champion, has returned to France.
The national Republican., 1861-08-17
ANOTHER STATEMENT.

Being one Of the unfortunate at Manassas nm
the 2lst Of July last, deem 1t u pleasure once
more to be under the protection OF the star, and
stripes, to be able to give what little inteIji.
geuoe can to the people of tIls Northern
States Unfortunately, l was taken prisoner
on the 2lst of July at the hard.lought battle Of
Manassas. ! was slightly wounded; and, being
weak from the loss of blood, I was unable to
make my escape with the rest of nv 0ving
friends. | accordingly assisted in carving OF
some OF those that were badly wounded and
entirely helpless. Among the number were
Capt. McQuade, Of the New York thirty eighth
regiment. On reaching the house used as a
hospital about one mile and half north from
the battlefield, was completely exhausted, and
threw myself upon the ground where l lay
until morning; 1t was raining nearly all the
night: ll the morning assisted as much as
possible in making comfortable my fellow sol.
diers that lay in and about the house, also
found that the ground was covered for some
distance around with dead bodies, and plenty
OF Southern reb is searching and taking all
valuables they could find. These bodies re
mained there several days, when they were
The national Republican., 1861-08-17

BY the President:
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28
a WOLF Chnse on tl.e Zee.

While James Graham, our wide-awake Sher-
if, was out with a party skating on the river, a
few days since, he observed as he was gliding
swiftly along over the smooth ice in advance of
misconceptions, large wolf crossing the river
just lew rods ahead of him, when he irnmedi-
ately gave chase. The frightened brute turned
down the stream, finding his pursuer would cut
him off before he could possibly reach the oppo-
site bank. and ran as fast as he could, which
was not at his greatest pace, OWING to the
smoothness Of the ice. The Sheriff, intent on
his game, bent his whole energies to accelera-
ting his pace, keeping his eye on the gaunt
creature before him, and being superior ska
ter gained on him at every stroke, but, when
within almost reach of the animal, he happened
to cast his eye ahead, and there, within half
dozen yards was an open stretch of water OF sew
erai rods in width, into which the wolf sprang,
followed of course by the Sheriff, who was una
bic to check his momentum soon enough to avoid
the disaster, Finding himself "in for it," he
laid hold of the growing, swapping brute, there
by buoying himself up until his comrades ar
rived, when he was pulled out, and.the canse o.
his cold bath forthwith killed.-St Joseph Tras
tHer
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28
Ssana stock the Ghcnpest.

A bullock of improved breed, at three years
old, will be superior both in size and weight to
one OF the coarse, common kind ar five years.
Two years feed and trouble are thus wasted up
on those animals which by their nature are fit
ted to 'ransmute hay and grain into hide and
horn aud bone, raih her than into meat. In quail
uy of flesh, the well bred steer so far exceeds
the coarser brute, as the rich, melting flesh of
Bartlett or Virgalieu pear is superior to the as
tringent gritty substance of widng
When choice cattle were rare, when a well
bred Short Horn or Hereford, or AYRSHIRE,
could onlv be weighed down by purse Of ST.
900 to So 900, it was too much to expect that
men of moderate means, the great middle class
of farmers, +hould become enthusiastic III i'm
proving their stock But now, the better breeds
are so widely disseminated over the country,
that they easily and icheaply .obiained.-
Young bulls, though bred of their several kinds
abound Numbers of them are every year made
into steers for working purposes; but the use
of these, at proper age, even upon the meanest
common cows, and a few consecutive crosses
upon their progeny, win, in few years, give
the breeder, herd for all practical uses equal
i'll beef and dairy value to the best. end which
will return III their products, double the profit
to be derived from the inferior animals. The
season for breeding neat cattle will soon be here
Let every owner Of stock take time by the fore
lock, and secure, at least, the Of the best an
anal that can be obtained within day travel,
or more if need be- Two years feed will be
cheaply bought by weeks labor thus given at
the first in improving the breed american Ag-
IicuiuriSt
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28

Since the settlement of Iowa, there has been
no Winter when the snow was as deep in the
Northern half of the State as it is at present -
There was enough for good slelghing through
out the latter part of January but about the
middle OF the latter month, there was fall OF
something more than q foot and a half in add
ton, and this drifted into the railroad cuts and
blockaded the trains on both roads west of this
city. By great labor and at heavy expense, the
tracks were shoveled out, so that the cars NOV
ed over the Roads few times, but the prairie
winds. kept the snow constantly in motion, 50
that shoveliDg became useless expense On
8th, the weather moderated, and hope was en-
tertained that communication with the interior
would soon be re-estabished. But on the 18th
inst, d storm commenced, watch continued un-
intenuptedly for seventy-two hours, deposting
twenty three inches Of snow. making tie aver
age depth of all about four feet.
The effect OF this has been disastrous upon the
whole OF the upper portion OF the State. The
interior counties have been deprived of their
ordinary and necessary winter supply of Gro
ceries, Goods. Fabrics, &c, and the River coun-
ties have suffered from this sudden and unlock.
ed tor suspension Of their wholesale trade Goods
which were shipped a month ago from this city
are still in the warehouses or on the road
blocked up IN the snow, and should the weather
be favorable from this time onward, week OF
ten days must elapse before the roads can be
lre-opened. The merchants of Dubuque hat
prepared themselves with liberal stocks of good!
/ but customers cannot reach here, and the win
/ ter stocks must be held over into the spring
All branches otindustry have been disastrously
affected. But We hope the worst is now over
and that very soon the channels of eommunica
ton between city and country will be perma
nently re-opened.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28
THE KENOSHA TELEGRAPH
Isthe Oldest Newspaper in the State of Wsconsin-has
DOUBLE the Circulation Of any Paper published in
Southern Wisconsin, which makes it very de-
sirable medium for Advertising.
Egetes Of .ac1UertSssssg 4.
Cooking po1asoes.

Baking is by far the best method of cooking
potatoes. Some think they dry out so much,
that boiling is more economical This is mis-
take. At least four ounces out Of every five of
the weight of potatoes are simply water, and
there is no loss of nutriment in drying out these
four ounces of water. On the contrary, the dry
mealy portion left after baking, is more congo
NAL to the stomach and more easily digested
than when the moisture is kept in by boiling.
Frying potatoes in lard is the worst of all
methods. Unless masticated very thoroughly
before swallowing "a thing few persons do, no
matter how good their teeth-it is next to i'm
possible for the gastric juice in the stomach to
attack and dissolve lump Of potatoe coated with
tried lard CIR other grease. If any one doubts
this, let him eat three baked potatoes one morn
ing, and the next morning eat the same amount
of potatoes tried. In the latter case an uneasy
dull feeling for two or three hours after eating,
will afford abundant evidence as to which is the
best mode.
If potatoes are cooked by boiling they should
always be thoroughly mashed before eating If
not done in the kettle let it be done upon the
plate When mashed in the kettle,it is not eco
nonical, at best, to mix in large quantity Of
butter. The use of butter spices etc, is to slim
ulate the glands of the mouth, and cause them
to throw out abundant saliva to moisten the
food and better prepare it for the gastric juice
of the stomach. This saliva is what really gives
food its "good taste" and that food is most rel
shed which ''makes the mouth water" most free
ly. Butter, salt, or other condiments upon the
outside of food come most readily in contact with
the glands Of the mouth, and little butter will
taste better on the outside Of mouthful offood
than double the quantity mixed intimately
through it. Half pound of butter mixed into
loaf of bread, will not taste well as two
ounces spread upon the Ices. This rule holds
good in many preparations of food We sus-
pect that tone cup of butter" only, in cake,
and quarter of cup spread on the outside in
eating, Will taste better than two cups put into
the mixing pan. We are quite aware that the
ladies will tell us that they need the butter IN
the cake TO make it SHORTCUT our rule holds
good in degree, nevertheless. We like good
butter on the outside of food where can see
and taste it. If the butter is poor put it on tho
inside and bake out its bad taste as far as can
be done But we have wandered from cooking
potatoes and must say more about boiling them
''mealy" at another time. The above hints are
small things to write about, some will say, but
it is the little things that have most to do with
good cooking. The larger matters, every body
will, of course, look after.-American Agricut-
turist Feb 1861
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28
THE TWO WORLDS.
From the Dublin University MagsE

From the Dublin University MageEins.
Two worlds there are. To one our eyes we strain,
Whose magic joys we shall not see again;
Bright haze Of morning wells its gimmerng shore
All, truly breathed We there
Intoxicating air;
CT az were our hearts in that realm OfNevermOre
The lover there drank her delicious breath,
hose love has yielded since TO change or death;
The mother kissed her child whose days are DER,
Alas! too soon have fed
The irreclalmable dead;
We see tiem-visiOns ;strapge-amid the Nevermore
The merry song sone msidens used to sing
The brown, brswn hair that was wont to cling
To the temples long clay-cold-to the very core
They strike our weary hearts,
As some vexed memory starts
From the loDg -fadedland-the realm Of Nevermore.
1t is perpetual summer there. But here
Sadly We may remember rivers clear,
Ana here bells quive ring on the meadow neor,
Fer baighter bslls and bluer,
Fo tender hearts ar truer,
People that happy land-ths realm of NevermOre.
Upon the frontier of this shadowy land,
We, pilgrims of eternal sorrow stand,
Whatrealm lies forward, with its happier store
offorests green and deep,
OF valleys hushed in sleep,
And lakes most peaceful? IT'S the land of Evermore
Very far off its marble cities seem
Very ia cff-beyond our sensual dream
Its woods unruflled by the wild winds roar:
Yet does the turbulent surge
Howl on its very verge,
One mSment-and breathe within the Eyermore
they whom we loved and lost go long ago
Dwell in these cities, far from morta woe
Haunt those fresh woodlands, whence caroIlings
soar
Eternal peace have they;
God W ipes their teais away;
They dr. ink that river Of life which flows for Evernore
Thither we hasten through these regions dim,
But 10 the wide wings of the Sersphim
Shine in the sunset! On that joyous shore
Our lighted hearts shallknow
The life of long ago;
The sorrow burdened past shall fade for Evsrmore.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28

LYING IN BED--It is often question among
people who are unHcquainted with the anatomy
and physiology of man, whether lying with head
exalted or level with the body, was the most
wholesome Most,consulting their own ease on
this point, argue in favor OF that which they
prefer. Now, although many delight in boil
STEERING up their heads at II CHI and sleep sound
ly without injury yet we declare it to be a
dangerous habit The vessels in which the
blood passes from the heart to the head are al
ways Cssened in their cavities when the head in
bed is:higher than the body therefore injal dis
eases attended with fever, the head should be
pretty nearly on level with the body and peo-
pie ought to accustom themselves to sleep thus,
and avoid danger. - Medical Journal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28

Honey Soap.-Take of smiles. soft answers,
tolerance, temper, and tact, equal parts. Mix
well aud place ready for use 10 your husbands
hands. The above will be found an invaluable
receipt for removing all roughness and irritation
for giving smoothuess and softness-and for
obviatng ali Of the unpleasant effects of domes
tic friction.
An Excellent Remedy for Chafes and Chils.
Patience, placidity, and pleasant looks.
To Render Tempers Incombustible.--Sie
them in sense, selfrespect, aud consideration
for others.
The best wash of the Face. Milk of human
kindness
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28

SWEET APPLE PUDDNG.-An excellent pud-
ding is made of sweet apples, sliced in a dish,
and batter of Indian Meal made by stirring
it into boiling milk first to scald and get the
proper thickness, and then pour it warm upon
he apples. First scatter sugar among the APP
pies, and stir some into the batter We cook
ours without any seasoning, except sugar. The
milk should be sweet, and good, and when it is
baked, eaten with butter or sweet cream. Bake
slowly a connle of hours
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28

OREAMEETAL PICKED FRUiTs.-Pickled
fruits covered with beautiful representations Of
coats of arms, initials, mottoes and other figures,
were lately offered for sale in the markets Of
Vienna. They were made by cutting ont in pa
per tho desired letters or figures, and then
wrapping the paper closely about the peaches,
pears apples Or plums Pat the time when the
fruit just begins to color When ripe the COW
cred portion Of the fruit is Of pure white, and
the images cut in the paper appear in the natu-
ral color of the frnif
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-02-28

We clip from an exchange the following no
bic answer of boy:
why did you not pocket some of those
pears 2 said one boy to another; there was no.
BODY there to see YOU"
yes there was-I was there to see myself
] and don't mean to see myself do mean thing.