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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

DEATH OF THE Much MARRIED MEN
KEN-Adah Isaacs Menken, whose death
in Paris has just been reported by the
cable, had gained much notority as an
American actress, and was almost as well
known in Europe as in this country. She
first excited public attention in this coun-
try by claiming to be the wife of John c.
Heenan, the pugilist, he at that time being
very popular Heenan denied the claims
of Miss Menken, while a gentleman from
the West came forward and applied for a
divorce from her She subsequently mar
ried Mr.. Newell author of the Orpheus c..
Kerr papers, and went with him to Cali
fornia. She soon abandoned him, however,
for another with whom she went to Europe.
While there, and again in this country,
during professional tour, she was report
ed to have contracted one or two other
marriage arrangements. but the names of
the gentlemen with whom she was connect
ed do not occur to US at this time. Miss
Menken played principly in 90 Mazeppa, 4"
the '' French Spy" and pieces of similar
character. which require the principal per-
former to be very much undressed. She
was possessed of fine figure. aud her
audacity in displaying it, together with
her numerous marriages, gained for her
the notority which attached to her.
Among the last of those who were capti-
vated by her charms were Alexander
Dumas and Charles Swinburne, the Eng
lish poet.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
The Nations Prayer.

(The following poem written by you
adv of New York for fast service, first
,eared in the New York Post, Angus
S64. Its words seem prophetic. in vie"
he coming election of Gen Grant as
lext President.)
Father to thy throne ascending,
List the Nations prayer to Thee
With their hearts and voices blending,
GoD-GRANT-VICTORY
We have suffered, o our Father,
In the great cause, liberty;
Now we come to thee for succor-
GOD-GRANT-NICTORr
Vacant chairs are in our household,
Vacant hearts each day see,
That in anguish often whisper
GOD-GRANT-VICToRY
Father, never let base traitors,
In this land of brave and free,
Rule DER those whose hearts are saying
GoD-GRANT-VICToRY
Thus to Thee our prayers are rising
Thus we humbly come to Thee,
Asking Thee IN broken accents
GoD-GRANT-VICToRYi
But if thou would'st longer listen,
Wen submit our all to Thee,
Knowing that in His good pleasure,
God will grant us victory
Then, when this dread strife is over,
And the day of peace we see,
We shall keep our country's watchword-
God and Grant and victory
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
From the Toledo Blade.
NaSbY.
4 Futile Attempt 10 Ratyy the n
The Car,e~c


the Corners.
POST OFFS, CONFEDRIT Y ROADS,
(Wichls in the Stait Nv kentucky July 81, 1865
We he'd last mite ratification meeting at
the Corners wich started out gloriously but
didn't end SO happily ez it mite. l he'd gone
to a good deal NV trouble about it and he'd
made all arrangements for fest Nv reasyn
and flow of NV sole exalted by few ratifca-
tions and surpassed by none.
The blessid Deacon, McPelter and Issaker
Gavitt, who expect respectively to hold the
posishens Nv Assessor, Collector and Whisky
inspector for this district, come down hand
somely with the funds, enuff to enable me
to decorate the post offs with flags and
transparencies, and myself with a pare NV
ready made pants, wich muddied consider
able to make EN- look old 50 that they shood
not suspect their funds he'd bin applied in
hat way. Human nacber is inscrutable
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

With regard to the expenditure for pri-
mary instruction, the same authority states
that Spain spends, for every scholar, eight
cents per annum; Italy, fraction more
than eight; France, fraction under ten !;
Great Britain, about twenty-four cents,
but obtains a much lower result than
Switzerland NJ Manner strenuously ar
CUES for a general limitation of expenditure
for war-like purposes, and a corresponding
increase for education.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

A PERSON who was recently called into
court for the purpose of proving the cor
rectness of a doctors bill, was asked by
the lawyer whether " the doctor did not
make several visits after the patient was
out of danger p, g No." replied the witness,
| considered the patient in danger as
long as the doctor continued his visits"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

his options, his religion, his nationality
his racor his color, can rely on the laws
ofthe Ind, the courts of Justice and the
amenits of his neighborhood for pro-
lection and security; when, tor ex'
ample, Union soldier may build tor him.
self anhis family home in the Carroll
mas, wer, if he chooses. the old blue coat
and the corps badge he wore in battle
hang OF the old flag he followed, lie down
to sleepwith the latch-string outside and
90 one aall come to molest him and un-
til thataay shall come, million boys IN
blue areready, when summoned by proper
authorit, to march to defend that cabin
against IL who would harm that old COM
rade forhis cause. That day will come
when Ga. Grant is elected President.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

GEN GRANT FOR PRESIDENT.-IHE
VOICE THE DEMOCRATIC PREss.-lt is
pleasant to look back over the leading
Democrtic newspapers of the country
and see what candid encouragement they
gave fw months ago to the movement
that is aow bearing Gen. Grant to the
highest place in the nation. The Boston
Post, in July, 1867, said
1t will not be simply National Con-
vention that will control Gen. Grants
nomination, but the national voice. Ii
that demands his nomination, it will be
mide, and his election rendered certain,
Independent of all Republican committees
Tie peope-tired of the ultraisms, vacilla-
ti,ns, intrigues of hackneyed, unprinci-
pied, and debauched- partisans-may seek
guide to pioneer them out of the wilder
ness of civil anarchy who is untalnted
With the complications, corruptions, and
lvpocrisies of the leaders of the radicals,
md give him the highest civil power, not
because they concur with him in all his
opinions, but because they believe him to
be honest"
And the World spoke its sentiments
thus:
.Ofthe steadiness and staunchness OF
General Grants patriotism, or the upright
ness and solidity of his character, no man
in the country doubts or affects to doubt.
On the score of loyalty and solid public
services no man in the country can come
in competition with this illustrious soldier
The Presidency can be nothing to him
he has more valuable Office. But if, il
the hands of Providence, he could be ar
instrument for tranquilizing the country
that is an honor for which he could afford
to sacrifice ease, congenial pursuits, and
the possibilities of still greater fame as a
soldier"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

For square Of l2 lines OF less OF Nonparel vps
insertion, 00 for each subsequent Inser1on %
ceuts Unless number OF insertions marked on
the advertsementit continued till ordered out
merchants and otbers advertise
ng by the year.
fropare and Com mmssioner's Notices, G2.o0 each.
Fog of Liberatons Estrays the Formation an
Dissolution of Coparnershps &C, olo each, or thre
Insertions I5sent by mailthe money must accompany
the letter.
Notices in columns, 10 cents per line eachnse
ton, but no charge made of less than so cents
Notices Deaths and Marriages inserted gratis, .
xtended Obituary Notices Poetry will be charged
he of five cents line
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26
Letter from Iowa.

In our last, we briefly glanced at most OF
the western states. Each state has had. and
still I,as its advocates. We do not see through
the same lens-hence the varied impression
made-upon the mind. In the statements we
make in these sketches, proof can be pre-
.entcd to substantiate their truth
IOWA.
Many years since tribe Of the Sac and
Fox Indians, searching for home, crossed
the Mississippi at Rock Island. Admiring
the country and satisfied with its appearance,
thew exclaimed, IOWA, IOWA." which
means, THIS IS TIE PLACE The early
settlers accepted the name and Specification.
The state Is about 800 miles from east to
west. and 300 from north to south. 1t lies
between 40 degrees and 81 minutes and 43
degrees and 30 minutes north latitude, or
on the same parallels with southern New
York and most of Pennsylvania.
1t is a blending Of clay and sand and
80 combined that it forms firm porous sub
soil Of such a consistency that the mud is
not very stiff during a long rain or the soil
too hard and humpy for vegetation, during
severe droughts The soil is black to the
depth of two t. si1 feet. lately pros
pectcd on side hill for sand, and after dig
gIng four feet in the black Garth, with no
prospect of a . sandy foundation - | gave
up the search.
PRICE or LAND.
This depends upon location, amount of
improvement and richness of soil. The soil
j. not equally valuable in all sections of the
state Some portions are too low and marshy,
some are TOP sandy Land on any railroad
brings good price. Unbroken prairie is
from SO 10 SI5 per acre Back SIX to
twenty miles from the railroad, $5 to so,
while in the northeast part of the state it
can be hada Government prices. Improved
land is from S25 to $50 per acre, depending
upon amount Of improvement and location.
The best bargains are usually on improved
land. where the first occupant thinks the
country is too crowded = for him Land
l. constantly rising in value, all over the
state.
The emigration to the state began il about
1875. 1t received a Territorial organization
in lS3s, and was admitted into the Union in
1916. The following table exhibits the IA
pidity Of her growth
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

All places of any account have good
church edifices, and the pulpits are occupied
by officiating elergymen of marked abili-
ty and piety- Both the lay-members and
the clergy, here, are more Jealous than East
They engage in religious matters something
that knows no defeat, and resolution that
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-08-26

means success. IF some spectators of the last
century should call them mad, as they did
the apostle Paul, anciently, the remark
would have no influence. " Onward :" is
their motto.
I next propose to speak of Marshall Co :,
Iowa, and the new town of Lamoille.
SAM'L KEITH
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02
The Town Elections.

Let every Republican read the extract
found below, taken from circular recently
issued by the Republican State Committee
of Indiana.
"Tbe stability and quiet of the Govern
ment demand that every effort be made
thoroughly to arouse and organize the Re-
publican party, preparatory to the greatest
political contest ever known in this country.
Success at the ballot box now is life to the
Republic defeat is the revival of treason,
and will end in anarchy and ruin. Let none
but the best and most popular men be put
IN nomination for township officers, and on
the day of election to see to it that every
voter is at the polls and does his duty. Put
aside all division, unite as one man upon
your candidates. and thus make success a
certainty"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02
Examination for Teachers.

We omitted last week, to call attention to
the notice of the County Superintendent, fer
the examination of teachers in different local.
tiles in the county. From the well known
views of the County Superintendent, we feel
authorized to say, that the examinations will
be thoroughbred over exacting, but requiring
sufficient to keep pace with the educational
progress of the times. AS our county advan-
ces in wealth and in facilities for educational
requirements, it is but reasonable, that the
standard for teaching should be gradually
raised from year to year. Teaching should be
more profession than is, but it can hardly
become SO, while so many indifIerently quail
fed teachers come in competition for situa.
tions with those who have been st much
pains and expense, to fit themselves for that
vocation. We are pleased to learn, that Sup
erintendent Hannah, since he entered upon
the duties of the Office, has devoted his atten-
ton to the interests of the schools.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02

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ma good
u u EOBEAs' VENETIAN LaNEmENT
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Cuts, Stiffness of the Joints ana Contraction of The
Muscles, Headache, Bruises, Pains in the limbs
Back and Chest Sores, Toothaehe, stines Of In.
sects and Sprains its wonderful curative powers
are miraculous.
Taken internally in cases OF Sick Headache. Col
c, Bowel Complaints, Cholera, Dysentery, Vom-
ting and Dyspepsia, its soothing and penetrating
qualities are felt as soon as taken
G95H the reader or his friends have any com
plant named in this advertisement, try the veni-
tian Eminent. Remember, if you do not iind re-
lief, you can have your money refunded
Ask for DR.. Tobias Venetian Eminent. and take
no other. It is pleasant TO take and clean to use.
add eradcates the disease from the system SO that
it does not return, as is the case after using the
many Liniments, Pain Killers and Oils now food-
ing the country, that only stop the pain while the
article IS being used, and then return.
Price so cents per bottle. sold by all the Drug.
gists.
Depot, Sc, CORTLAND Street, Ny, 4w4t
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02

CHATTLE MORTGAGES. -The law requiring
ehattle mortgages, to be recorded, which
has been published among the general laws,
is probably no law after all. 1t appears
from the journals of the Senate, that it new
er passed that body. The mistake occurred
by its being enrolled, by the enrolling clerk
the same as other laws which have passed
both Houses, and taken to the Governor for
his signature. The Governor who is not
expected to watch the regular progress of
every law through its different stages in
the Legislature, of course signed it. as it
came to him in the proper form, from tie
proper officer.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02
The Same old Policy.

It is understood that the democracy, will
pursue the same policies at the town cleo
tons this spring, which they have pursued
heretofore. That is, in the towns where
they have clear and undisputed majority,
they will nominate straight democratic
ticket: but in towns where the Republicans
are in the majority, the democracy will
nominate mixed tickets. Thus seeking to
divide the Republican ranks, and if success
fnl IN electing such a kind of ticket then
herald 1t abroad as a great democratic vic
tory 1t is hoped that 10 the town election
TINS spring, no Republican will lend bis
his name for such use, for the consideration,
of some petty town Office.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02

LA CROSSE DEMOCRAT. Some of our
Democratic exchanges in the State, are
strenuously denying that the La Crosse
Democrat, represents the Democratic SEN
timent. There are few facts which no
responsible man will presume TO deny
The La Crosse Democrat, has @ much larger
circulation than any other weakly paper in
the western States the publisher claim.
ing it has considerably over one hundred
thousand
2. All the subscribers of the La Crosse
Democrat, claim to be true Democrats.
8. Every subscriber to the La Crosse
Democrat who can vote, will be sure to
cote the Democratic ticket.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02
Flax Mill Again.

Judging from the frequent shipments made,
We conclude the Flax Mill of this place is do
ing q prosperous business. On inquiry, we
find that large quantities Of tow are shipped
to the paper Mills at Batavia, H., and that
there is a demand for all the manufactures
the mill can produce.
There will undoubtedly be large demand
for all the flax fibre the farmers can raise
this season, which, with the ready cash mar
ket for the seed, cannot prove otherwise than
a remuneratiye crop. We learn that Messrs.
Lee g Williams, at the Flax Mill are pre-
pared to furnish farmers with any quantity
of choice seed for sowing, on favorable terms,
and contract to purchase both seed and fibre
in the fall, and those acquainted with the
parties know that what they promise they
VIII perform.
For several years past the wheat crop has
been extremely hazardous from the ravages
of the wevil, chinch bugs, rust or blight SO
much so, that farmers have become quite un-
willing to risk the crop, except to limited
extent, and the flax crop seems in measure
to have taken its place. Three years ago,
scarcely one hundred bushels were shipped
from this place, while last year the shipments
amounted to upwards Of 10000 bushels We
hear of farmers who are intending to sow the
present season from thirty to fifty acres, and
one farmer even seventy five acres to flax
The fears which some have expressed, that
the market will be oyerstocked with flax-seed,
and consequently reduce it below paying
price, We think are entirely grouudless; for
as long as linseed oil maintains its present
figures, fax seed must command correspon-
dinghy high price.
There are four or five linseed oil mills in
Chicago, which are unable to obtain a sufli
cheney Of seed to keep them rnnning more
than two thirds of the season, even with their
immense shipments from long distances. The
mammoth establishment of Messrs. j. W..
Stanley & Co., and Messrs. E. w Blatchford
& Co., on Fulton Street, consume when run
ming, upwards OF 500 bushels each per dav,
consequently the entire shipments from this
point, would not suffice to supply these two
mills ten days. to say nothing of the other
mills.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02
COMM ER CTAh
OFFICE OF THE KENosHA TELEGRAPH

OFFICE OF THE KENOSHA TELEGRAPH.
Thursday, April I'd, 1868.
GRAIN.-Wheat has been gradually tending
down in ALI the leading markets for some time, but
the local demand has sustained prices at this port
mainly without change, but we have now to change
our quotations for wheat 10 51S5@190.
The local demand also sustains the price of oats
which sell at a range Of 5605sc. Corn in the ear
55c.
PROFESSIONALISM is firm and the market
is not well supplied with butter of prime quality
and such brings 90c, while inferior lots are much
lower. Eggs Ice. Potatoes &c. Dressed hogs
50 5oQS1O.
WOOL 40044c
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02
Planting Of Trees,

Tae Legislature of this State, passed two
important laws at'its last session for the en-
couragement of the planting of trees One
of these laws, for encouraging the growth of
timber, viii be found referred to on the first
page of this paper and its designed influence
on climate and productions of the soil spoken
of. The other law relates to the planting of
shsde trees on the sides of highways. The
pecuniary inducements held out by the law,
added to the considerations of public utility,
and beauty of scenery, it is hoped will stimu
late many to a compliance with its inten-
tons.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02


In the matter Of the estate Of Harlow Gibbs de.
ceased.
! nN reading and filing the petition Of John Peter
" spurtz, of the town Of Paris, Kenosha County,
Wisconsin, representing among other things that
on the l4th day of October A. ID. 1867 the said
Harlow Gibbs and Mary Gibbs his wife Contracted
to convey TO him the petitioner. the following de-
scri bed real estate, situate and being in the town
Of Paris and county OF Kenosha and state of
Wisconsin, to-wt The north half Of the northwest
quarter OF seCCOn No. twenty (20), in township No
Two " hottn OF range twenty one (2) east. Also
part OF he southwest quarter of section thirty (3O)
IN the township and range aforesaid commencing
twenty (2O) rods west Of the center stake of md
secuon thirty, thence south eighty (80l rods To A
certain stake. thence west four Tl rodsto q stake
thence north eighty ls0I rods to a certain
stake ana thence east four az rods TO the
place Of beginning; containing In said last descrp-
tlon TWO ~ acres and in al eighty-two 1921 acres
OF land, more or less. And claiming that he the
sald pe~loner, is entitled to conveyance Of said
premises, and praying that Mary Gibbs Admins
pc authorized and directed by decree of this
Court, to make and execute a conveyance Of said
premises to him. the said petitioner, pursuant
10 the statute in such case, made and provided
Ii IS ordered, that said petition be heard before
the Judge OF this Court, Friday the 18th day OF
May a. d. 1858, at 2 O'Clock p. NJ, at his Office
IA the Guy ana county of Kenosha
And 1t is further ordered that notice thereof he
given to all persons interested, by publishing a
copy OF this order for six successive weeks prior
70 SAID day OF examination, in the Kenosha Iele.
Sfaph, weekly newspaper published at the city of
henosha in said county.
Dated Kenosha March 25th, 1868
HIRAM FUTILE
O"44 County Judge.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02

NEW ARITHMETIo-A new Arithmetic
has just been issued from the publishing
house ofClark & Co Chicago. The author
Is John I. Long A. NJ. who has been a
practical teacher many years. 1t is de
signed for beginners, as we'll as more adj
Vanced pupils, and claims to be empbati-
eally ''sster" book. In this age of prog.
ress of ideas, we should net be skentical
when a new improvement in a text book
solicits the examination of teachers and
school boards. VIM. Shaw, is the appoint
ed Agent for Wisconsin. and is DESTROYS to
employ sub-agents in every county for the
purpose of canvassing.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02

RACINE MATTERS From the ADVOCATE we
gather the following The Board of SuperYi-
sors have adopted a resolution to procure
plans and specifications for new Office for
Register of Deeds, Clerk OF Court, &e.--AIrs.
John B. Adams, has wonderful specimens of
the Everlasting Rock Rose" originally
from the Mountains of Lower California
The lecture course in Racine has been well
sustained.-The Racine Musical Societvn
gave their first concert in Union Hall last
week, to large and appreciative AUDIENCE
R. Baker has been elected President of the
Racine Young Mems Association.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-04-02

GRIN Is IN WIsooNsN.-A frightful trag.
coy occurred in the town of Magnolia Rock
20 on Sunday afternoon last. Two
brothers by the name of George and Oliver
barrett got into an alteration, when George
uehoerateiy stabbed his brother through
the heart with butcher-knife. The wound.
81 man staggered off a couple of rods and
dropped dead. The difficulty began be.
tween the wives of the parties and was
taken up by the husbands. The murderer
lnaae no attempt to escape and is now in
custody. -