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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-18
A Virginia Jury-Ihey Cast Lots.


From the Richmond Journal. Nov. 3o.l
We have heard Of Texas and Arkansas
Jurors deciding the life Of q man BY play
ing a game Of "old sledge," but the fol.
lowing statement, madeto Gov Wells, OF
the msjority rule in the jury room, is
about the frst instance approaching the
"jack Topping" process Of rendering
verdict that has yet como to light in Vir-
ginia: William Armistead, OF Ports
oouth, Virginia, was convicted at the
November, 1868, term Of the Hustin's
court, Of unlawful shooting, and SEN
fenced to jail for six months. Pardon
was applied for by ten Of the jurors BY
whom he was tried and by citizens, on
the ground that there were mitigating
circumstances, and of his former good
character.
1t appears by the sworn statement OF
the jurors that the case was given to the
Jury on the l4lh of the month; that they
were unable to agree, and remained in
the Jury room until the 10th, the jury
standing then eight for unconditional ac-
ouittal, two for conviction, and two for
. com promise-they being willing to vote
/ whichever way might secure verdict.
The Jurors agreed to draw lots. Twelve
| ballots we're then placed in hat, marked
guilty" with twelve blank ballots,
making in all twenty-four. The hat was
( then shaken, and twelve ballots drawn
out, and it was agreed that the verdict
should be as the ballots remaining IL
the hat indicated. On counting the
ballots it was found that seven had writ
ten upon them guilty" and five were
blank. The prisoner was thereupon, II
pursuance Of the agreement, fount
guilty. Under such circumstances thu
prisoner cannot be said to have had I
trial by jury. Pardon granted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-18
A,r,s, Of a ps,psrate Murderer.

The subjoined paragraph is copied
from the Louisville Democrat
Rufus W. Morrow, the man who shot
and killed Dr.. Cheathsm q few months
ago in Todd county, near Elkton, was
captured about one week ago, aud by
order Of the judge of the Todd Circui;
Court, was brought to our Jail for safe
keeping until the trial takes place. An
old grudge had existed between the par
ties, and Morrow sought DR.. Cheatham
and killed him one night, after which he
mounted q horse and made his escape.
A reward was offered by Gov. Stevenson,
and also by brother Of DR.. Cheatham,
for the apprehension Of Morrow. We
we're unable to learn in what part OF tbs
country be was captured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-18

1857 Main 81, near washington'
Recon mends TO Ladies and Dealers the
latest styles Of ELASTIC Skirts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-18

The argument Of the legal tender case
before the Supreme Court Of the United
States hes been concluded. Monday
next the decision Of the court is ex.
pec,ed to be delivered. L is believed
that all tks judges-eight in number
save one. the Chief Justice perhaps, will
concur in pronounoing the making OF
treasury notes. and currency based on
them, a legal tender IN the payment OF
private debts, to be without warrant IN
the constitution. Il is intimaied that II
this should be the decision, its promul-
CATION will be withheld IN order 10 per-
nit Congress 10 provide some financial
scheme which would avoid the abrupt
and precipitats inisrfereucs =hsch u
would likely cause in the business trans
actions Of the people.-Nashrille OnioH
and DisPafsh
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We OFFER INDUCEMENTS TO ALL BUYERS.

No. aaa Main street, corner CT jefferson.
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Edward johnson, who was convicted
and sentenced TO the Missouri peniten-
tiary about three years ago for assisting
in the robbery of the United States Ex-
press Company of forty thousand dollars,
was pardoned by the Governor of Mis-
souri, some six months since on condition
that he would conduct himself as an
honest man and keep out of bad COM
pany. Il having been recently escer.
tanned that he has not strictly complied
with the condition Of his pardon, and It
being suspected that be was concerned
in the robbery in ST. Louis last August
of the messenger of rs rs ADAMS Express,
he was taken to that city yesterday from
Chicago and sent back to the peniten-
tiAry to serve out the remaining twenty.
six months of his term.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-18

rPorrrrir With Wormsley. Joy 4 Ce.,l
HN JUST RECEIVED ALARGE STOCK
ieniin-'FinestTeas. ~ philadelphia
Prices.
virrinfs smoking and Chewing To-
hnrCn.
Family Roe HerrlnEs.
western nfnerve Butter.
Trra. Chickens Potatoes,
arI ercrrthinr needed In the way of Family
frrrlira. CALL AT s. ADAMS eTktEl,
BEINEEN SECOND AND lhlhD. eo.c.
aitr. ~
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Tennyson is opposed to the English
mans inexorable Law Of dress coat for
dinner and q stovepipe hat tor out-oi-
doors. His boys pArtaks Of bis uIcon-
ventional ideas, and wear their hair 10
the medieval fashion, short across the
forehead and long on the shoulders
style 30 obnoxious TO the London gsmins
that upoe ihei= appearance in the city
they are NAiled as " Missy.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-05-14
In PrObate--Kenosha County Court,

In the matter of the guardianship of John r. Wood
lam II. Wood6ead, Leslie V oodheSd aed FAIL Mi5
Woodhead minor heirs of John Woodhead deceased
dbN Reading and Ming the petition of Matilda Wood.
V head Of the town Of Wheatland, in the county of
eposha ana state OF Wisconsin, guardian of the said
among other things that her said wards are seized and
OF an interest and estate of in and to the fol-
in the county of Kenosha and State of Wisconsin, to
WIZ Inc south east quarter Of the north east quarter
OF sectoh NO hVe ~ IN township No % north of
range n nineteen 9 east, containing 40 acres; also
section o. township and range aforesaid containinr
4Di acres aso the south west quarter Of the NORTH
OF SAID section 5, in township and range
Aforesaid containing 40 acres; also the north west
quarter OF the south east quarter OF said section con-
n 5e no ana also -FOUR acres out Of the COR
e " siy AorI west quarter OF the north west quar-
Ter OF section NO four l in township and range aiore-
sectlon lne between sections and5; thence south
the kenosha road; thence to the place of begin
Inc above described parcels containing in the
a IaG II necessary to sell all OF said real estate
Iof the following reasons: That the petitioner In her
capacity OF guardian relies upon the labor of her said
sons wards To manage and carry on the said farm:
that she cannot probably carry on the same with
hred labor; that her said wards are all unwilling to
work upon and manage said farm, but prefer follow
be o2 s no. aa al desire that SAID farm should
Dearins securities; and that it would be eXpedient
whole ofsaid real estate the proceeds there
Oh interest bearing securities for the benefit the
sal1 wards And TIE said petitioner prays that license
oe ener granted TO sell said real estate for the
hat te next Of kin OF said wards and other persons
interested IN said estate appear before the Judge OF
TINS court on Friday the attn day of June 1865 at
CLOCK p M OF said day. at his Office in the city of
henosna In said county, then and there to show cause
II any there De, why license should not be granted
of said petition. - 49, F'
And II further ordered that notice thereof be given
to the next Of kin Of said minors and to all person in.
teresed by publishing copy of this order for four
Weeks successfully prior to said day of hearing In the
henoSha telegraph weekly newspaper published at
the city OF Kenosha in said county.
Dated Kenosha, May 2, 1868
HIRAM TUTTLE
4W49 .rat g Countv T1dgo
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u seems as if We could not ook upon
any scene which exhibits noble action,
earnest thought, or lofty heroisin for Truth,
and Right, without being moulded in som
degree by the feelings they portray.
Lot MS have pictures in our homes, not
merely nice fancy sketches, and faces, and
works Of the imagination alone, but true
life scenes-faces Of men and women who
have been a,orker8 in the world, and in which
soul outshines beauty-scenes from nature
whose chief characteristics are their sweet
simplicity or impressive grandeur. I'm
agination has wrought in the brain IF the
artist, forms Of beauty shaped with such
skill and delicacy that tho world has ac-
knowledged them as perfect, yet theirs seems
beauty, which charms and fascinates, and
very different from the deep, even flow of
delight received from works whose beauty
lies in thor simplicity, and their truth to
nature. Tie one seems like some fair WIS.,
ion before which we stand entranced and
bewildered, the other like the face Of dear
friend whom We hare known and loved
through life time.
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Pictures.

Pictures are to the eye, what words are
to the ear, and at times, even more quick
ly and forcibIy do they appeal to the senses;
because in them the whole scene with all
its variety, and connection, is presented in
one view to the mind.
Custom language, or caste, may form
barriers in the social world, but art has a
common language and in this at least, the
babel-worId may in measure, meet aud
unite.
We may see the truth of this when we
consider how utterly meaningless, and I'M
Ineligible, would be our description of any
scene, or object TO person not acquainted
with our language, but let art with her
magic touch picture the scene and it will
require no interpreter to be understood, and
who is there that has not gazsd upon scenes
of the beautiful, or ludicrous, which words
would have been powerless to describe
Pictures would be. Of great value if for
nothing but 10 adorn and beautify.
A home without them looks bare, and
desolate, and as blank and cheerless to one
accustomed to home Of taste, &c we can
Imagine this earth would look if there were
nothing to be seen but bare, level surface
and changeIess sky. They are helps also
in the moral growth. There is in them a
life, and warmth, which sps aks to the bet
ter finer feelings Of our nature, and is not
forgotten, silent, and impoverished may be
the Influence they exert, yet as the mighty
powers we see at work in nature may be
traced to the simple cause 50 the love Of
the good, and beautiful, in our hearts may
be the result of impressions and influences
received in the far-of, earliest years of our
life, and which have since been forming and
strengthening according to own tastes and
opportunities.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-05-14
Ladies, take Particular Notice.
He REAL VELPAU FEMALE PILLS

- I v arranted Frenoh.J
YHNnESE PILLS. celebrated many years apo In Paris
for the relief Of female rregu laTfties and after
wards notorious for their criminal ia tb
practice Of abortion, offered sale for the frs
time In America They have been kept in eomparativ
obSeurty from the fact that originator Dr.. Yepau
Is physician In Paris of great wealth and trict
seienti0us principles, ana has withheld 'lem from
general USE lest they should be employed Unlawful
purposes. IN overcoming female obstruction, Faug
the Womb Whites Green Sickness Suppression ton
immooerate flow Of the monthly discharges,
and spinal affections pains in the back and limbs fatguc
slight ezertipn, papita ton the heart
and VIII effscta When ali other have failed
and althoegh powerful remedy do not contain calonel
anthony or an ythng hnrtfulto the constitution.
To married ladies' and young girls who have been
regulated they are peculiarly suited. They will In
short time bring the monthly period regularly.
CAUTJoy-Warred ladies' should never AXE them whom
there ia an reason to believe themselves pJegnant fo
they will BE- sure produce miscarriage.
Ladies can procure box sealed from the ewes of The
eurousby enclosing dollar and six postage atamDs
to NJ W. MACOaBER, General Agent 70 tie UpjteS
ICED Agent Iyel
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-05-14
In Probate-Kenosha County Court


In the matter of the guardianship of Albert E.
Bourne, minor.
AN reading and filing the petitiop of Lydia f.
" Bourne, Guardian OF said minor, representing
among other things, that her said ward is seized
and possessed of estate of Inheritance in fee sim
pie, in the undivided One-tlird part of the follow.
ing described lands, situated in the town Of Bristol
kenosha county, Wisconsin, viz: the west half OF
the northwest quarter Of section fifteen (l6), in
one (21), east; also the southeast quarter of the
north cast quarter OF section sixteen 49, township
one -, range twentySone cd east and also sriB
of land three rods in width off from the entire north
end OF the east half of the north east quarter of sec
ton fifteen (5) town one % north OF range twenty
one CID east That 1t Is eXpedient and for the best
interest of said minor to sell his interest in said
lands; that the income of said lands is much less
than the legal rate of interest would be on the pro-
ceeds Of the sale of said lands that it is necessary
that some part OF said property should be sold for
tAe education of said minor; and il appealing to
the court that it woul be beneficial 10 the estate
of said minor to sell his interest in aud to The above
described lands it is ordered and directed that the
next ofkin of said ward, and all persons interested
in said estaCo appear before the Judge of this Court
on Saturday the Both day of May, A. ID. 1868, at 2
O'Clock, r. M, of said day, at his office in the city
OF Kenosha, in said county, then and there TO show
cause, (f any there shall be) why license should
not be granted for the sale of said real estate acCor-
ding to the prayer of said petition.
And 1t is further ordered that notice thereof be
given to the next of kin, of said minor and to all
persons interested, by publishing copy of this
der for four weeks successfully, prior 10 said day
of hearing, in the "Kenosha Telegraph" weekly
newspaper published at the city OF Kenosha,i in said
county.
Dated Kenosha, April 2Ith, 1868.
HIRAM FUTILE,
dWdS County JudOe
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Blank 8 KS stationery, and
Paper Warehouse.
ESIgTCI EINCETTNE.

6tgaVNE&. FACE . EgGXNE, Blank
~ Book Manufacturers, Steam Job Printers
& Jolbers Zine Papers Stationery d Binders Goods
% a. 100 Lake Street.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-05-14
In Probate--Kenosha County Court.
IA the 1natter ofthe estate Of Carlton G. Stetsou

In Probate--Kenosha County Court.
In the matter ofthe estate Of Carlton G.. Stetson,
deceased.
AN readiEg and fling the petition OF jennie A..
" Stetson, Administrators of the estate Of Carl
er things, that she has fully administered said es-
tate, and il ready to make distribution in payment
of the debts of said deceased, and praying that
her account her administration flied with said pc
tition (o be fled 1t is ordered that said account
be examined by the Judge Of this Court, on the Goth
city and county of Kenosha. al O'Clock p. NJ, OF
the said day.
And 1t Is further ordered that notice thereof be
given to all persons interested by publishing
copy Of this order for three successive weeks prior
to said day of examination, in the "Kenosha Tel
egraph," weekly Newspaper published at Ken
Osha, in said county.
Dated Kenosha, April Gath, 1868,
HIRAM FUTILE,
3w4S County Judge.
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SCOTS and SHOES.

gJs.EHN, GzA2ss "a GO, Wholesale
N Dealers and Jobbers in Boots 81 Shoes
Large and We'll Selected Stock at Bottom Prices
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In Probase-2emosha County Court.


In the matter OF the Guardianship of Emma Howe,
minor.
ON reading and filing the petition of Fannie T. Pet
tit of the City aud county OF kenosha and State of
Wisconsin representing among other things, that tie
said Emma Howe is an infant of the age of thirteen
years THAT she is resident OF the City and County
of Kenosha and State OF Wisconsin, where she has ne
sided for twenty months last past in the family OF j. j.
Petit in sad City that she to reside there from
the City OF Des Moines in the State of Iowa with the
consent OF her father who resided there Tin Des Mones
in 1866 and still resides there that said minor entt
led TO personal property in the State Iowa to the
amount of about two thousand dollars that the
mother OF said minor is dead that Samuel Howe the
father of said MINOR is morally unfit to have the care
custody, education and training Of said infant Emma
Howe and that 1t is necessary to have guardian ap-
pointed for said Emma Howe in this State And pray
ing that James j. Petit of tire City and County Of Ken
osna ana State OF Wisconsin be appointed to that
trust:
1t is ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge of this Court on Tuesday the goth day of MAY
A d. 1868 at O'Clock r NJ at his office IA the City Of
Kenosha in said County.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be
given to the next Of kin of said minor and to ali
persons interested, by publishing a copy of this
order for three weeks successfully, prior to said
day of hearing, in the "Kenosha Telegraph"
weekly newspaper published at the city of Keno
sha, in said county
Dated kenosha, April 2Sth, 1868.
HIRAM FUTILE.
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En- Probate EkcmOsha County Court.
In the rnntter of The nstste of Ahrnhnn uanson d.

Dated Kenosha, April zIth, 1868.
HIRAM FUTILE,
4wdS County Judge.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-05-14
Hin MISUNDERSTANDING Cornay Count
In the matter Of the estate OF Ludwig Bruse, dc

ceased L
DIN reading and fling the petition of Bernard II.
" Teyes, of the town of Wheatland, in Renosha
county and State of Wisconsin, and taking dne
proofs OF the same representing among other things
thaI LuuWlg Bruse, late of the town OF Wheatland
An Tue county OF Kenosha and State of Wisconsin,
on OF ABOUT the 10Th day Of March, A. D. 1857 died
this leaving goods chatels and estate within
Shd ~ anu that he, the petitioner, is now the
ing tnas s1ministTaon of said estate be granted to
o TaG g e Elizabeth and to this petitioner it
Judge OF this Court FRIDAY, the 29tb dov of Nav
city and county of Kenosha ' 0Aii0o III 'u0
And 1t Is further ordered that notice +bouo 81 ,o
given TO the heirs of said deceased, and to ali ner
sons interested, by publishing copy of this Older
or tree successive weeks prior to said day Of hear
paper printed and published in Kenosha, in said
Dated, Kenosha, the End day of May, A. d. 1858
9w49 HIRAM FUTILE,
County ,Iudpa
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CTTTEITTt55. 4 9 O
TR ABE.

The mercantile houses whose cards
compose this column are carefully selected
from the leading firms IN Chicago as those
whose extensive operations and wide spread
reputation entitle them to the first rank in
commerce. The business cards of these
establishments in their several trades have
been classified in alphabetical order, form
ing a comprehensive synopsis Of business
information, upon which our merchants
ean rely.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-05-14
FAIIaBANNs' SCALE:
HARDWARE,

q y 50 " Na1EsAU1A SONS, 240 Randolph
~ ST., Wholesale Hardware 81 Cutlery,
Manuiaeture Iron Nails, Carriage Bolts loose joint
butts, etc. Feun's Axes & Eage Tools
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QUAERO.
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s.o1,,laB,, iI,,ss., J,ay &. 1856.
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In Probate--Kenosha County Court.
In the matter OF the estate of William Parks. de

ceased
I'm reading and fling the petition of Anasa c.
" Joslyn, OF Bristol, in kenosha county and
same representing among other things, that vii.
liam Parks late of the town of Bristol in the coun
ty of Kenosha and State of Wisconsin. on the 26th
day OF February, A. ID. 1865, died intestate leaving
goods, chattels and estate within this county: and
that he the petitioner, s friend of said deceased
and praying that administration of said estate be
granted to Esther Parks, the widow, and to your
petitioners is ordered that said petition be heard
before the Judge OF this Court, Friday the 22nd
day OF May, a. d. 1868, at o'clock, p. NJ at his
office in the city and county of Kenosha
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased and to all per-
sons interested, by publishing copy of this order
for three weeks successfully prior to said day Of
hearing, in the "Kenosha Telegraph" weekly
newspaper published at the City OF Kenosha in said
County.
Dated Kenosha, April Gath, A. D. 1865
HIRAM FUTILE,
3W1S County JudSe
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En- Probnte- XenOsha County Court.
In the matter Of the estate of Abraham Hanson, de-
ceased.
6AN reading and filing the petition Of zalmon G.
W Simmons and Orson S. Head, executors ofthe
estate of Abraham Hanson deceased, representing
among other things that they have fully admins
tered said estate and praying that time and place
pc liked l9r Allowing ana e5aminlng ther account
be filedI il is ordered that said account be exam
ined by the Judge of this Court the 25th day Of
May, 1865 next ensuing, at his office in the city and
county of Kenosha, at O'Clock II M Of said day.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be
given to I'll persons interested by publishing copy
of this order for three successive weeks prior To
said day Of examination, In the "Kenosha Tele
graph,p aweeSly newspaper published at Kenosha,
in said county,
Dated Kenosha April 9th, 1865.
auG. HIRAM FUTILE,
3w4S County Judge.
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~ Psenae Examining. 2.

Any person ordering either OF the Clubs men
ioned below, can have their selections Of, premi
inns numerated, correspo ndihgto the size Of tie