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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-04-11
MADISON, April 8, 1861:

THos J. CoNATTY, ESQ,
DEAR SIR Your note of March 23th,
wiling me TO be present at the exercises OF the
Gradaating class Of the Kenosha High School,
came here while [ was absent from the State.
l rerret very much that the pressure of my du-
ties here, as the session Of the Legislature is
closing, will compel me to foTego the pleasure
of attending upon hose exercises.
! am obliged 0 you for the kind invitation
extended 70 me. Ne. man can appreciate moro
forcibly than 1 do the great good resulting and
to result from orr system Of schools, and par
ticularv from such schools as yours. l have
heard your High School very highly commend
I'd and deem it worthy Of all encouragement.
] should be glad TO meet with you, and in a
few brief words Tell to your class a few Of the
many things l have learned in my short but
fruitful experience. Tell your students for me
that they 20 from a school of books to a school
Of men; from reading the history of great crimes
and many Of them, and of great virtues though
but few OF Them, to see crimes committed, and
virtues practiscd, and to bear no small part in
the struggles OF humanity. Tell them they
have something to live for beyond mere per-
sonal qualifications and successes. They are
to Give in deeds, not years" Let them un>
derstand that we are leaving visionary, and
coming fast upon practical ago-an age Of es-
tabished and ACKNOWLEDGED fact an age of IL
ustration, elucidation, solution; an age that
will rattle the dry bones Of dead theories and
exploded heresics III the startled ear of mere
speculative philosophy. Tell them the great
practical aim of this life, next to, and as part
of the duty they owe to God, is utility--to be
good and to do good.
There viii be no corner cupboards in the cof-
fin in which to hide title deeds, or pockets in
the shroud" to hold thejingiing coin. It is bet
ter to be very good than to be very great or
very rich.
Their struggle should be MOI to make the
qcsrld hink them honest but to be honest and
just and true, The true philosophers stone, as
applied TO morals, religion, politics, law, gov
ernment and all cur dealings with the world is
at all times, under all circumstances, in all &C.
cidents and exigences, wherever we may go, or
wherever stay, or whatever do, to do right
Tell them that, in the great moral controversy
going on in the world between right and expe-
diency, they will always find it expedient to do
right. When the great end comes-an end
toward which We hurry, as we follow passion
the inquiry will be, not what gold or goods
they have slowed up, or what position they
have attained or power exercised, but how much
good they have done in the world is the world
any better for their having been in it
! With my best wishes for the welfare and
and prosperity Of your school and graduating
class, subscribe myself, Very truly, Yours,
ALEX. w. RANDALL.
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g. T. Observation-Disclosures.
Emory L. Grant-Edueatei Men.
VIM. i. Smth-The Spirit Of our Fathers
Chauncey Baldwin-The Logic Of Events.
Joseph Quarles-True Patriotism.
Rebecca Z. Valedictory.
The speaking was admitted by all to be ofa
high order Of excelecne, and we have heard
many enccmiums'p passed upon the class at large
and upon individual members, by those compe-
tent to judge, but where all did SO well, it would
perhaps seem out of place to particularize. The
two young ladies, Miss Veazie and Miss Jones
acquitted themselves most creditably.
This class, now prepared to enter any Of the
Colleges Of our country demonstrates the fact
that there is no obstacle in the way of high
standard Of requirement in all the branches of
practical education. Our Young men and
young women need only the wa to fit them
selves for the pursuit Of any branch ofbusiness,
or, if a Collegiate course is before them, they
can prepare themselvessfor college without leav
ing home or paying extra tuition fees, and these
opportunities are opened to all-poor and rich,
high and low, on the same terms.
After the exercises were concluded, short, ap-
p.upliate addresses were made to the class by
several Of tie gentlemen present
Gov Randall had been invited 10 be present
at tile exercises by Mr.. Conatty, but the pres
sute of official duties prevented his acceptance
i. the invitation But he did the next best thing
he wrote an excellent letter in which he gives
the Graduating class some excellent advice. We
copy the letter below
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Gy7 hose intending to subscribe to the Cos
nopoyitan at association should do it at once,
as the subscription books for the seventh year
Will positively close at 6 o'clock, Thursday,
April 18th, when the award of premiums win be
made. FalstqG mastering his recruits is the en-
craving for this year, and can be seen at the
Democrat Office until the 18th inst
S. CADWALLADER, Hon. Sec.
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The following are the town officers elected in
Salem last week, for the ensuing year:
Superyisors-Ha Harrison Robbins, Chairman It
Washer, Elias Woodwork.
Town Clerk-John Coggswen
Superin cndent Of Schools-B. J.. Dodge.
Troaaurer-D. G. Burgess.
Justices Of the Peace Horace Buttricl., j. NJ
WILDER.
Constobos-G. Van VIE, harles Carpenter, D.
,, Maynard
Sealcr OF Weights & Mea eures-Lemuel Booth.
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The vete for County Sudge.
We correct our report of tto election la


Websters majority 25. This is a result that
ace did not anticipate. We were aware that
there were causes that would operate in favor
ofMr, Webster in the city, and give him prob.
ably more than the strength Of his party vote,
but we supposed of course that the country
would easily overbalance that advantage. We
presume this will be claimed as a great Demo
cratic victory, but there were other than polit.
icol causes that occasioned the result. But little
over half the Republican strength of the coun
ty was polled. Last fall the vote stood Repub
hcan 1857, Democratic 921 Showing that Coz
at least Of the Republicans Of the county neg
lected to vote for county Judge;
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The North Ward School The cosin 6
exercises of tho North Warh School on Thurs
day afternoon passed Off very satisfactorily to
all present.
They consisted Of Declarations, Music, and
reading Of the Paper Quite number u
the friends of the School were present.
THE department. of the pupils was very ex-
emplary and did credit to their teachers. The
school is undoubtedly under better discipline
than it has been for years before.
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Hmprovcrnent.-Wc understand that Messrs
SIMMONS e SWEET propose to erect large three
story brick block for two first class stores on the
site of their present store and extending to the al
ley on the south, early the coming season. We
noticed that woikmen were engaged yesterday in
moving of their wooden store in order to make
room for the new building.
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Notice, Assessors.-Wo call the attention
ofthe Assessors ofthe several towns and Wards
Of the County, to the call of the Clerk of the
Board for a meeting on the 10th inst. at the
Court House.
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Corrcction.-Ino our list of officers elected in
the town ofParis last week. We made slight mis-
take, which we correct. Superintendent Of schools
should be a. ?. Adams instead Of Homer Adams
as We had IT, Assessor should be I. Lucas instead
ofRinhnrd Lewis.
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Our readers will excuse the meagre appear
once Of our columns this week the Tax List
will be out soon, when We viii endeayCr to
make up for present deficiency
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AuctiOu.-Wo call attention to the Auction
Salool Stock advertised in our columns, by Mrs
Z. 4. Hitchcock, Of the Town Of Paris, of Stock
Household Furniture &c. There win be a good
chauco to buy Mich Cows,
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MAY PPOINT MIS-.
DR. Ve C. PRICE,

AN ALYTI CAI4 p Fl Y S / OF a N
OF Buffalo " will be FOR consultation on diseases gen
orally, at
KEN0SHA. City Hotel, on Saturday and Sunday, the
IS and 18th of May.
Racine, Racine House, goth Of May.
Waukegan, 10th Of May.
Woodstock, Woodstock House, 25th Of May.
DR. PRICE devotes his whole time to the cure Of serO
fTIIa, Rheumatism, Fits, Nervous Aaladies,
Female Difficulties, Consumption, TkFoats
Liver, Heart, and all Chronic Complaint Our prac-
tce founded on TRUTH Of seventeen years standing, d
ers from all others, tri1ing with human existence,
sacrificing life by experiments. We know upon examIn-
alton the cause Of disease and remedy needed to remove
it, not by guessing but by knowing poisons or harsh
medicines to injure the constitution, but mid and EN-
Gent; no making sick to make WE'LL tearing down to
build up abandoning business or starving, no giving en-
without prospect coming once never to be
seen again. but honest in dealings frank in our opin-
ions moderate charges, regular every few weeks
in our visits WenYite investigation, claim not TO know
everything or to cure claim to reason and
common sense and to cure out Of ten said TO be IN
curable We particularly request those who have tried
bis scientific DOCTOR that respectful physician, boosted
and advertised medicines and doctors until worn out anc
| fec 1y1S
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- - - - -ks. K
WHILE TRAVELLING INARABIA
Al who are suffering from Consumption should use the
MAK0RA ARABICA, discovered by a Missionary in
All who are threatened with Consumption should use
the AiAKORA ARABICA, discovered by missionary in
Arabia.
All who are suffering from Bronchitis should use the
MAhORA ARABlCA, discovered by missionary in
Arabia.
All who are suffering from Sore Throat, Coughs, and
Colds, should use the MAKORA ARABICA, discovered
by missionary in Arabia.
All who are suffering from Asthma, Scrofua and inn
puriies oil the blood should TIE AIAEORA ARABICA
discovered by amissiohary in Arabia
1t cures Consumption.
Il cures Bronchiti7
1t cures Sore Throat, coughs and colds
1t Asthma, Scrofua, and impurities of the blood
This unqualified remedy is the first time in
troduced to the public.
It proYjdentIaliy discovered by q missionary
while travelling in arabia. He cured of consump-
tion by its after his pronounced hopeless
by learned physicians in Europe.
lie has forwarded to in writing, full account of
his extraordinary cure, and Of number of other
which have under his observation and also
full account Of the medicine.
At his request and mpel,ed by desire to extend a
knowledge of this remedy to the public have had his
communication printed pamphlet form for free dis
rbution. Its interest is enhanced by account which
he gives Of of the ofthe Syrian massacres
which he obtained rom those who suffered in thatawful
tragedy.
This pamphlet may be obtained at our office, or it will
be sent free by mail to all who apply for it.
we import the Makora Arabica direct from Smyrna
through the house Of Gloon Gyippus, and have al
ways on hand full supply put up in bottles ready for
with full directions.
Price dollar per bottle. Sent by mall Oh receipt
of price, and "a cents for postage
For sale wholesale and retail by
LEEDS, GILMORE G CO.,
Importers Of Brings * Medicines,
CT Liberty St., N. Y.
ALSO, BY DRUGGISTS GENERALLY.
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Fatal Acoident.-We are endeb'ed to Mr.,
A. NJ, Titus, Of Paris, for the following: A sad
and fatal accident happened in the town OF
Somers, on the 2nd inst. A couple ofboys, one
the son Of Mr. German Titus, were at play on
a pile Of straw, when large frozen mass became
detached from the top of the stack carrying both
boys with it. and falling upon them. Tho son
of Mr. Titus, about 8 years old was killed in.
stantly, and bis playmate about 10 years old
scriOusIy injured.
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Fanoher has some new things in his column
this week, and will have lots more, next Go
and see bis New Stock
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oar Ciay Ranks.

At n time whcnthere il SO much excitement in
the money market it is matter of sincere con.
gratulotion to tho business community to know
that oui Banks, here athomo, have preserved their
high charac ter for soundncss and reliability.
We understand that the Bank Comptroller made
u call on the 2nd inst, and that the City Bank of
this City, promptly, ON the same day, responded
to the requirement and added to the call more than
sufficient to place their circulation above par.
Our City Banks have always stood as high in
the confidence of the business community as any
banks in the State, and we are glad to see thut
their managers nre determined, in these days Of
doubt and depreciation, to keep their securities up
to the highest requirement of perfect safety
--s-B e--
Bhubar5 Wtmc,-This is production of but
recent invocation. Indeed, we believe its manu-
facturo, which dates back but n few years, was
commenced, in this city, by our friend G. LEWIS
ESQ. For three years past, Mr. Lewis has manu-
featured several thousand gallons annually, and
has brought it to that perfection that he now pro
duccs tho best domestic wine we have ever tasted
Mr.. L. placed bottle of his best upon our table
the other day, that was certainly an improvement
upon any domestic production we have ever tried.
This wine has the taste and flavor Of tho best Sher
ry, is perfectly pure and sparkling and pours as
smooth as "old Bourbon" and yet its alcoholic
properties are less than those of The common cur
rant wine. lis principle recommendation is its
purcness and its aiap.edness to medical purposes
Mr.. Lewis has had it Analysed by Prof Hos
FORD of Cambridge, who pronounced it perfectly
pure for medical purposes.
SIR. Lewis has roots OF his celebrated Pie Plant
for sale, Shrubbery, Fruit Trees, Shade trees, On
nomental and useful, Evorgroons, sc, at his gar
la, az, X oroaha 81
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Thursday Morning, April II, 1851
c5s:.oo.n 3. miimankee Railroad.

~ The Spring term Of The public Schools will
commence on Monday next, April 18th.
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a New Store.--By reference to our adver-
Using columns to-day, it will be seen that New
Store il about to be opened in cur city, by
Messra. FOSTER & BROTHER We understand
these gentlemen ccmc from South Bend Ind,
and will open large and we'll selected stock Of
Goods They expect their goods on next week,
when our citizens will have an opportunity Of
examining them, at the New Brick Store Of
Thos d. Bond
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Stock Cor CaiiforuIa.-Our fellow citizen,
NICHOLAS EHLE, sends out next week lot Of
Horses for the California market, by the overland
route There are forty-three head all picked hor-
sos ofthe best stock to be found in this region.
They are all in excellent ORDER and will be sent
out in the care Of experienced and careful grooms,
and VIC doubt not they will arrive at their distant
destination in good condition at starting. Mr..
Ehle himself will start in month or two.
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nrroRr OF COMMITTEES.

Natv,al PhiiosOphy.-This was one OF the
largest classes in School, numbering 10 Schol-
ars, which has been under the charge Of Mr..
Couatty and has advanced to the 2G0th page Of
Wells Philosophy. 1t was examined by the
Supeuntcndent on Thursday morning, for one
hour and a half, mostly upon the general princi-
pies relating to the science, with which the
class showed themselves very familGar,so much
so that no question of the kind could be put
without goodly number Of hands being raised,
indicating that an answer was ready and
no question was proposed, to which some one
in the class could not give an Intelligent an
swer. Doubtless much Of the effect Of the eX-
animation Of this class was lost TO the superb
cial observer in consequence Of the absence OF
their accustomed teacher during the examina-
ton, who knowing the capacity Of each pupil
could more adroitly have drawn it out upon the
occasion, yet the true test Of requirement is best
developed by the ability Of the scholar tograp-
pie with questions coming up under different
phases and forms from the accustomed mode.
That the class succeeded so well underlthis diff
Gculty is its greatest credit. The nea5ness aud
precision Of the diagrams drawn upon the black
board illustrative Of the science, togethe with
their ready explanations gave great interest and
zost TO the occasion, j. u. JILSUN,
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Ekennshn Hzirh sohonI.


The winter term Of our Public Schools closed
last week with the usual examination, and in
addition, the Exercises of the first Graduating
Glass from our High School.
| The examinations commenced on Wednes.
day morning and were continued through We'd
nesday and Thursday. Hon. J. L. PlCKARD,
State Superintendent Of Public instruction was
present throughout the examination, and took
an active part therein The attendance
Of cur citizens was fully as large as in past
years, showing that the interest in the cause
Of Education and the confidence in our Free
Schools is undiminished This last ezamina-
ton has demonstrated that the school is at pres
ent in excellent hands Mr.. CoNATTY, the
Principal has been unremitting in his labors
to develope the energies and tho talents Of his
pupils, and we are happy to say hat the re-
suit of his labors has been highly gratifying to
the patrons Of the school. Under lis manage
mcnt the standard Of scholarship has been rails
ed, and pupils receive that thorough training
that only admits real excellence Is stepping
stone to advancement. IF ihe citizens Of Ke-
nosha have hitherto felt conmendabe pride
in the high standing Of lbciI Public Schools III
the educational system d inc slale, we think
theyhave ample grounds in the examinations Of
last week for the belief that theirpgido was not
without foundation
The Declarations with which the examine
tons were interspersed, added much to the in
terest and enjoyment Of the occasion. As q gen
eral thing the speaking was excellent, showing
not only decided talent in the speakers but al
so the thorough and correct training they have
had. The original compositions by the young
ladies' were Ola high order of excellence, many
Of them showing a facility Of expression and
correctness Of diction seldom surpassed by even
much more experienced writer's. But we must
cut our own remarks short to give room to the
reports of the examining Committees. These
official enconiums will have more weight per-
haps than the reporters notes.
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Chairman Of Committee on Rhetoric, &c.


LSt'a.-Lhe un4ejs isned' N behalf OF the
CommtJee appointed 10 examine class IN me
high school' IN LaIih' pegs 70 submit me 'oI'
The examination Of the Latin class deserves
particular mention, for it reflected the highest
credit upon both teacher and students. Exam
nations of this kind are not unfreCuentlv pre-
pared, studied and committed beforehand, so
that scholars performed their Darts ike so many
motors on the stage. But such was not tbe case
here. The very fact that the teacher. in copse-
oueuce of illness in his family was absent. and
that the scholars were left entirely to hands TO
which they were uuaccustoued. to p committee
who asked miscellaneous and pulling dues-
tione--thot fact NJ. tg,na+ was Of itso1f ron
elusive evidence lIat there was no scmblance
Of partially or eollusion between teacher, and
tho Of - an ,,, ,i,s in the
classical languages that Is SO ably and satisfac-
torily sustained as the one that took place al
roo i. 1gnoUt o't i, a ,' tbo ne 5euI
answered the Questions of the examining Com
mitlee, the claarneEs and correctness of their re-
plies could not but be highly gratifying to all
PngSens ~ aNJ', 'ao .oioug ~, ai peIioo,
that examination, established in our mind the
conviction that such result could NOT have
oe9n accom- pS!!e9 MI.noaI ",lSl,l's %Ppt'4'I0i
scholars and 3teacbers. Pesnectf9Iy submit
ted, 2. j. WOLF, Chairman.
Mathematics -Tyavip, baan ros.,ostsd % 40,
as a member Of the examining committee at thc
closing exercises Of the kenosha High School
ag ~ sso esl'eS@1 "I.el,lo 10 me tnel
That the eysJcis- We're Of a most satTsfsctorii
character. was present at the examination
OF but two cIasses--those IN Algebra and Plan,
5, of t5"roub frarfrc -, t-o ,,i
ths fundamental principles as well as the meth
od Of !heir appHcadon Respectfully,
Il. l'L--AA' IN IL
O.' '''''s1"! e'eL,i's -'lF' l >Ai'O ADDRESS
90 aus " ,',''',o N'Ss ''' u 'i'0 ei'@e"S sen'
'@Iy al .ne Me'AoolS' Oh0son' 4 very respect
"p.o u.',''o was present. ana az were nl2hl
0o,i'0u "t'. '''' '-s''''io u AgaIsss "h,c" W"
Il '"oIouahiy pT"c''cai one Inc speaker re-
fewed in highly complimentary terms to oul
High School as one of the first in the State
W. ,,,o,, l.. ouovr,l 70 saw :, r.s,i,, .t,,. NJ,
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To the Superintendent of Schools of the
of Kcn0sha.

Mental PhH0sohy, ttc. Having been appoint.
ed q member Of the Committee to attend the
recent examination of the City High School,
l take pleasure in expressing to you the high
satisfaction received from the exerci SEES in those
studies which came under my special supervis-
ion.
The prolonged examination Of the class in
Mental Philosophy was finely sustained, and
evinced habit OF thou ehtfUluess on the part
of the pupils, which would have done justice to
m8tuTeT minds.
In Rhetoric also, the examination was very
satisfactory, and would doubtless have proved
more so, but for the pressure Of time.
! Particularly inteTesting,was the exercise in
! Political Economy which was conducted by the
Principal in a decidedly practical manner, and
gave evidence that the pupils had been taught
to think for themselves on this most important
branch of education.
would also notice the examination Of the
Latin Class in Sallust, as we'll sustained, Civ
ing good promise for the future OF the gradua-
ting class.
In fine, Ill the exercises which came under
my particular notice were highly cOmmenda
bic both to the teachers and the taught, indica-
ting that that superficial mode OF education
which prevails in too many Of cur schools OF
learning has no foothold in this institution, but
that here is carefully laid the foundation Of q
solid education. Therefore 10 I, with unfeign.
cd pleasure hand you this report, assuring you
as my sincere conviction, that the KenOshe
High School deserves the continued sympathy
and undiminished support Of the people.
Respectfully Yours,
JAS. Z. MATHEWS,