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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14
The Annexation Movement.

Canadians favorable to annexation with
the United States have prepared petition
for circulation, and it is announced that its
authors expect to secure 100, 900 signatures.
The petition is addressed to the Queen, and
represents that Canada's geographical posi-
ton and commercial necessities, the ties of
common origin, the same tongue, the same
free institutions, bring her into intimate re-
lations with the United States, and that
with the withdrawal of troops, the disarma-
ment of Canada, together with equivocal
declarations of the policy of the Cabinet or
their equally equivocal silence, have led to
the general adoption of the belief that Eng
land desires the complete independence of
these colonies The petitioners state that
the people of Canada must choose between
three forms of government
First, A modified form of colonial depend
ence.
Second, The total independence of Canada,
with or without British alliance.
Third, Union with the American Re-
public.
Queen, and Mia jesty
cussion, either by the enunciation in SO far
as NAV be consistent with the interests of
government, of the wishes of her Majesty, as
to the future conduct of her Majesty's Cana
dian subjects or, if their future is to be
left to their own decision, graciously to aid
them in arriving at a result which may re-
dound TO the advantage of Canada, of Eng
land, and of the entire Anglo-Saxon race.
The plan of action proposes convention
at Montreal or New York, in the coming
November, to which the Queen and the
President shall name commissioners. eleven
each, from Canada, England and the United
States, the aim of the convention being to
obtain the sense of the three peoples as to:
First, The establishment of an independent
Canada, either with or without British al
lance, or under the protection of Great
Britain and the United States; or
Third, The union of British America with
the United States, England consenting.
According to the forecastings of the Su-
perintendent of the Census, the population
of the country is likely TO count &c, 600, 900 ;
but most of the large cities will have their
expectations cut down. In New England 1t
appears that nearly all the farming towns
will exhibit decrease in population, and
the increase is only in cities, or In towns
where manufactures of some kind have at
tracted population. The Eastern States will
show a general diminutiOn of rural pOpula-
ton, and decrease in the number of farm
owners Large farms are becoming the
rule. In Maine the shipbuilding towns in
dictate a large decrease. The whole State
gains some 10000. New Hampshire may
lose 10 900 In Vermont there has been an
increase in most of the large towns and de-
crease in most of the small towns The
aggregate will probably fall below the census
Of 1860
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

When the Prussian armies marched beyond
the small French fortress Of Bitche. leaving it
far IN the rear of the great movements now
going on, and manned by a small garrison of
800 Gardes Mobiles who were watched by a
handful of Prussian troops, history was made
IN queer manner to repeat itself. Bitche
is ON the Bavarian frontier and Is safely re-
the war, OF rs defeats and Its Successes &.
Similarly was situated the small Austrian
village of Theresienstadt during the Austro-
PrussIan war. \ valOrOus man was its
Governor, and terrible was his array Of a
hundred or SO white coated soldiers who con-
stitu ted its garrison Now, when it came
to pass that the Prussian army after the
battle of Sadowl marched away towards
Vienna, Theresienstadt. like Bltche, was I'M
noticed, and was left in the rear of the VIC
torious hosts. In a few days followed the
signing of articles of peace between Austria
and Prussia. Then hOmeward returning.
the Prussian army marched back from Aus
trian territory victorious to Berlin, and still
Observation-Disclosures gallant Governor and
commander in chief of the Austrian forces
therein, alone of all the world. knew not
that peace had been declared-held out de-
family. Long after the soldiers of Prussia
had ceased to be hostile force, the brave
garrison of Theresienstadt. with the Govern
or at their head, was wont ID sally out sud
denly on groups of Pussian soldiers who
were taking holiday Sometimes, also, the
Governor would capture bread in carts which
were passing in his vicinity. So active was
he, indeed, that the ncighboring peasantry
were doubtful if the war were really over 4;
and dreadful rumor spread among them
that the reported declaration of peace was a
false report, and that the Governors threat
4 Il.
But this bold Bayard on a tiae day drew the
attention of the government 70 himself by
an exploit of more than ordinary daring and
prowess. At the head of his command he
marched against the railroad leading from
the Saxon frontier down TO Prague, and de
liberately destroyed a large section of it
Upon this military movement becoming
known at Prague. formal embassy was sem
to him from that city, informing him thai
his undoubted valor and patriotism were duly
appreciated, but that the war was over
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

motionless since the revolution of 1898. until
the year 1912, when it was repaired by
matchmaker of Bas-Rhin, and has been 10
operation since. 1t is to be hoped that TINS
ingenious piece of mechanism has not oeen
irreparably injured by the present bomonro-
ment.
The loss of the Strasbourg library--a vast
collection of SOC, 900 volumes, including ma
nsrcbments-is total and irreparable. 1t
can never be replaced by any collection here
after made, It was the slow result OF
thousand years and its destruction by hre'
caused by the Prussian hot shot, is like the
burning of the Alexandrian library in this,
that of great number of the works destroy
ed no duplicates can ever be obtained
Hartford Times.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

The problem of a successful system of wo-
mans wages seems TO be satisfactorily solv-
ing itself in the far West, and particularly
in Corinne, Utah. Sewing-women in that
town receive an average of So or $3.50 per
day, and often, when work is plenty, as much
So day is earned. For making a fine
shirt So is paid, when everything is fur
nished; if the maker furnishes thread a
proportionately higher price is demanded.
The Reporter of that place claims that the
poor seamstress of the garnet is unknown in
that favored locality. The condition of the
lauSsresS is. however, not so good, although
the prices obtained for washing contrast ia
vorably with those ruling in the East. - By
the piece laundresses average Sl.45 per
dozen when by the single piece 25c. is
charged for fine shirt, and l5c for other
articles. Servant girls in private families,
boarding houses, and hotels, receive from So
to 81 per week. with board.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

MAJOR-GENERAL TROCHU.-Ihls officer, who
is now in command at Paris, bears the rep
utation of being one Of the ablest military
men in Europe He is ffty-iour years Of age.
He was educated at the military school Of
st. Cyr, was commissioned a sub-lieutenant
in the army and was soon after sent to Al
geria, where he first saw military service.
In the numerous campaigns against the Arabs
he distinguished himself by his skill and
gallantry. Immediately after the 're-estab-
lishment of the empire he was commissioned
a colonel and for a time served on the staff
of the Emperor Napoleon. During the war
between France and England on the one side
and Russia on the other, Colonel TrOchu was
sent to the Crmea "a the confidential agent
of Napoleon. He took part in all the mill
tary councils Of the allied commanders and
Is said to have had more to do with deter
mining the acton of the French army than
either Marshal s.. Arnaud or General Can
robert. For his services he was promoted
to the rank of general of brigade. The
successful Italian campaign of 1859, report
has it, was planned by him and the late
Marshal Mel. 1t is certain that until 1860,
he was looked upon as supporter and friend
of Napoleon. Since then IL is claimed that
there has been a coldness existing between
the two, Trochu laboring under the impress
sion that he has been overslaughed by the
Emperor, who has promoted inferior officers
over him. But il is not true that he was
always an adherent of the Orleans dynasty
He may be now, and if he is his partisanshiI
dates since the Italian war. As regards the
present war, the General is not only reported
TO be bitter enemy to Prussia and in favor
Of it, but also to have prepared a plan OIL
campaign, offensive ana defensive, and il
these statements be true, we may depend he
will continue the struggle to the bitter end
TrOShu Is a liberal, and his sentiments in IA
vOrOf parliamentary knowledge have long
been known. lie Is not republican, how
ever Soon after the defeat of Marshal Nc
Mahon at Woerth Gen. Trochu was appointed
Governor of Paris, position he still holds
in connection with the Office of War. Wheth-
er he will remain faithful to the republic
now that one has been proclaimed, or in
trigue for restoration of the monarchy
time alone can decide
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

The SPEAKERsHP.-We learn there are
several candidates for the Office of Speaker of
the House of Representatives this Fall
Prominent among these are Col. G. II. Joyce
of Rutland, L. G. Hinckley, Esq., of CheI-
sea, and Gen. w. w. Grout of Barton The
State would be well served should the House
elect either of these gentlemen. Each one
has qualifications especially fitting him for
the place. At another time we shall ana
lyze these respective qualities for the chair,
more at length, and speak also of the ques-
ton of locality in its bearings upon the sub
iect
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

The State Militia of Massachusetts held
their annual encampment at Concord, in that
State, last week. Ten regiments were pres
ent with an average strength of about 500
officers and men to each regiment. LIsre
were also two battalions of infantry; max
ing a total infantry force of about $500. OF
artillery there were five light batteries, num-
bering about $50 men in all and cavalry
force of about the same number in addition
to which there were few unattached com
panies of foot soldiers. Compared with the
immense armies which have just been en-
gagged in Europe, or with those that we sent
out to battle a few years since, this is verv
Insignificant force. Yet to the people Of
Massachusetts 1T has an interest quite out of
proportion to its numbers. Il represents the
whole military power of the commonwealth.
nultuDl IN pdrpo.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14
Election Returns.

Below we give pretty full returns of the
Representatives elected and the gubernatorial
vote cast last week Tuesday. Stewart re-
ceives majority of $1,000 over Heaton,
and the House contains few more Demo
cratic Representatives than did that OF last
year. In the Senate one Democrat-HOrro-
bin of Bennington-is elected, owing to an
unfortunate county quarrel. All three of
the Republican candidates for Congress are
elected by satisfactory maiorities.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

From Valparaiso, August II, we have
further news of the rebellion in the Argen-
tine Republic Lopez Jordan had sent an
impertinent note to the National Senate,
demanding to be " let alone" with threats,
If his demand was not complied with. The
rebels have taken Conception del Uruguay,
and the success was to be followed up.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

President POrreoso, of Panama, at the
opening of the session of the Legislative
Assembly, on the LIST instant, congratulated
the Chamber on the probable realization Of
the lsthmus lnteroceanic Canal. The treaty
recently celebrated would, he believed, Sc
cure the approval of the United States Gov
eminent
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

The temperance folks of Massachusetts
or rather the prohibitionists-vot on the
question of the sale of ale, lager, &C., have
come out pretty efectually in favor of the
prohibition of the sale of the beverages men
toned. Brookfeld, North and West Brook
field, and Spencer voted unanimously, and
Holden nearly unanimously, to prohibit. In
most of the other towns heard from the pro-
hibitionists have a majority.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

1t Is pleasant to know that yet another eff
fort is to be made to establish by explorations
and surveys of the Isthmus of Darien a suff-
cient basis upon which to begin the construe-
ton of an inter-ooeanic ship canal. The time
for the starting of this new expedition is fixed
as the 18th of October, and Capt. Schufeldt,
of the United States Navy, will, it is under
stood, be in charge The piercing of the
Isthmus of Darien has baffled the scientific
efforts of three centuries, the first expedition
setting out under some of Philip the Seconds
Flemish engineers but the difficulties of the
undertaking should, for all that, spur rather
than suppress our determination, and it is
satisfactory to find the administration taking
this view of the matter. Success will give
Capt Schufeldt's expedition glory not infe-
rior to that obtained by De Lesseps in the
East.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

An awful catastrophe has occurred on the
coast of France The new British iron-clad
the Captain, went down in a gale on Wed
nesday morning, taking with her all on
board, 500 souls. The announcement is
made to the British Admiralty by Admiral
Sir Alexander Milne, in command of the fleet
off Cape Finisterre. Among the lost are
Captain Cowper Pbipps Cole, the eminent
naval architect and inventor of turret ships,
Lord (Baring) NorthbroOk and son of Mr..
Childers. First Lord of the Admiralty The
iron-clad Captain was regarded as the finest
vessel in the British navy, and had Just been
finished. The trip to Cape Finisterre was
probably an experimental one. Her unsea-
worthiness must have been due to the heavi-
ness of her armor.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14

The election in Maine yesterday resu lied
in a substantial Republican triumph. We
have returns of the vote for Governor from
10 towns, nearly one half of the State,
which give a majority of 5000 for SIDNEY
PERHAM, the Republican candidate for Gov
i iai IT, i; s ss9 ": Chamber
thousand majority, though the voting has
been so eccentric that it may be hazardous to
attempt close calculation as to the majority
The Legislature is largely Republican :
though the Democrats may have gained a few
members of the House, and possibly one or
two Senators. The people seem to have been
voting mainly for U. 5. Senator-the contest
being between Gov. Chamberlain and Hon.
Lot NJ. Morrill, How that question stands
it quite impossible to say at present, though
our Portland correspondent says that Morrill,
has the Senate. All FIVE of our candidates
for Congress are elected, the only serious
contest being against Mr.. Lynch in the First
District, who is reelected by about 200 ma
jority. The following is the complete ticket
chosen-all Republicans, of course
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1870-09-14
MONTPELIER MARKET.

For tke soeek ending Sept. "A, 1870.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03
e. q. HAZELTON, Dentist.

CHICKEN JELLY.-Cut up an old hen
into small pieces; skin it. and pour over
three pints of water; boil until the bones
slip out from the meat easily, then take
out all the meat, throw back the bones to
boil in the liquor longer chop the meat
with the rind of q lemon, having squeezed
the juice into the boiling liquor put the
meat, we'll seasoned, into a jelly mould,
and when the liquor is boiled down full
one-half strain it upon the meat in the
mould; next morning turn it out of
the mould and cut in slices. Do not
throw away the feet of the poultry, but
pour boiling water over them to take off
the skin, and then put the feet into the
liquor to boil. There is a great deal of
mucilage in their feet, and it is excellent
both for jelly and TO enrich gravy for
poultry.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

The Sheboygan Herald relates that a
boy about thirteen years old, named Geo.
McGraw, on last Saturday, assembled to
the upper part OF Curtis grain warehouse
and elevator, up above the great wheat
bins OF course his boyish fancy was
tickled with the idea of jumping down
into the wheat, which he Immediately
did. Unfortunately, however spout ten
inches square and thirty feet long was
open, through which the wheat was
rapidly running out. The boy was drawn
into this and actually driven almost
through it. Some men happened to be
present who soon discovered his feet
sticking out of the spout, and by main
force drew him out His nose, mouth
and ears were full Of wheat and he was
entirely senseless Il was some time
bet,re he could be resuscitated, and even
then IT was thought he could not recover,
but he IS again in the streets, telling his
exploits to the boys in the most graphic
style.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN.
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
In mercy and loving kindness God has
bestowed numberless blessings upon us
during the year soon to close.
Gratitude for these continued tavors
finds benefting expression IN the proper
obseI vance of day Of Public Thanks
giving, Prayer and Praise;
q Wherefore, in accordance with long
established usage I, LUcIUs FAIRcH1LD,
Governor of the State of Wisconsin, do
recommend that
Thursday the oath day Of No0ena5er nert,
be so observed by the people of this
State.
Given under my hand and the great
seal of the State, at the Capitol in
L. 81 Madison, this twenty-sixtb day
of October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and seventy.
LUCIUS FAIRCHILD.
By the Governor: s
LII. BREEsE. Secretary of State.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

VINO ART THOU "A few Sundays ago,
as Mr. Beecher was about commencing
his sermon, stout, fathcrly looking man
was endeavoring to make his way
through the crowd, to get within better
hearing distance of TIE distinguished
orator. At that moment MI Beecher's
voice rang out the words of the text
(" Who art thou?" "Who art thou "
again cried the dramatic preacher. The
stout party, thinking himself in the
wrong, perhaps, by pressing forward,
and believing himself to be person ally
addressed, startled the brethren and non
plussed their rev erend chieftian by
sedately replying: I'm pig merchant
from Chicago, sir hope you Amt mad.
There amt nary chair or else I'd sot
down" Plymouth Church didn't re-
cover It's serenity for ten minutes.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

In recent case, Treasury clerk of
Washington, of four years standing, was
promoted, and the Examining Committee,
having learned by accident that he was
an ex,mariner, proceeded to put him
through long sums in navigation. He
went through all right, but afterwards
confessed that he had purposely talsifed
all his work and his answers, to prove to
his own satisfaction that the Committee
themselves did not know what they were
talking about.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

A FEW FIGUREs-The salaries of the
President of the United States and his
Cabinet amount to $4,000.
The salaries of the Mayor of New York
and his Cabinet amount to S., 100000.
The Civil Service of the United States
costs $l5,0000O0.
The Civil Service Of New York city
costs $4,000, O00
The ratio per head for people of the
United States is 80 cents For the peo-
pie of New York city per head $3.50.
The taxes of New York city within
twelve years past have been increased
from 100000 to over $23, 100000.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

We sometimes hear people talk of
large American churches, and onlv a few
days since special note was made of one
in Brooklyn that would comfortably seat
1000 people. But what are such edifces
to some of the great cathedrals of the old
countries st. Peters, at Rome, will ac-
cc immediate $4,000; the Cathedral at Mi
Ian, $4,000; st. Paul's in London, 25, 900;
ST. Sophie, at Constantinople, $4,000; No
tire Dame, of Paris, $1,000. 1t is difficult
to form correct opinion, without hav-
ing actually seen it, of building that
will contain $4,000 people But St. Pc
ter's, at Rome, does it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

d DOAN, dealerin Dry Goods, Staple and Fan
ESe cy Goods, all kinds of Cloths. Ready Made
Clothing Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats and yaps
&c. &c. Let it be remembered, that we keen
nothing but first-class goods, and further, will
not be undersod in this or any other western city
Kenosha, Sept 18th 1867. 1y15
6KimLall's Block, Main ct. Kenosha, Wis
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

Hp o. GOTTFREUSEN, No. 10 Main st. Keno
ETA 0 sha General Dealer in Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry, Cutlery, silver and plated ware. musical
instruments &C. have secured the services of
one of the most skillful workmen in the country,
enabling me to do all kinds of repairing on short
notice and in tne most satisfactory manner Come
in and examine my stock American watches
sold atvery small profits
Kenosha, Oct. 10, 1857. lyle
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

WW ANDRE Manufacturer. Wholesale and Re
. tail Dealer in Cigars. Plug, Cut. Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco Snuff, Pipes &C. His cigars
are all made from best qualities of domestic and
imported tobacco, and sold to t. trade at lowest
cash rates Also, constantly on hand some fine
Meerschaum pipes. Orders promptly filed Base
ment Lyman's building, corner of Main and Mar
ket Streets.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

ED B. WHIT AKER It CO., Manufacturers OF
k1e Leonard's Patent Seamless skeins. Steam
engines and boilers and all kinds of Machinery
Also SleighShoes, Cauldron Kettles, Sash Weights
&c Repairing done to order. We have bought
from the general agent, 8. s. Drum, the extras be
longing 70 the Screw Power Reaper and Mower.
and will do repairs upon the same and also on any
other machines now in use.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03
ww.pN., IS SHOP.

MEARNA IS SHOP
Nh Mal'St. !: Kenosha.
The subscribe.v would respectfully inform the pub.
lie that he keep constantly on hand full assort-
ment of goods in his line. Harnesses, Saddles,
&C., made to order. Also all kinds of repairing
done on short notice md at reasonable rates.
Kenosha, Sept 5. THos. ENGLISH.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

TVAHNEN BROTHERS, No. 70 Main st. Kenosha.
IA Merchant Tailors We keep constantly on
hand a well selected stock of cloths, Gents Fur
Fishing Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Hats and
sold ss cheap at any other establishment II. the
city. Eenosha, Oct. s, 1867. Iyl9
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

DENEY & RUSH. General Dealers in bardwsL <,
kP stoves of all descriptions, zinc sheet 4roL mol
low ware, nails, brads, door hangings, shot, pow
del. &C, &c. Everything usually found in frst-
class hardware store constantly on hand and s,1ld
as cheap as the cheapest. S2tt
81 Main street Kenosha, Wis
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

ENELLOWS & CO, No, Kimball's Block Keno
n sha, Dealers In staple and Fancy Dry Goods
Yankee NoGions, Carpets, Oil Cloths, &C., &c.
None but the best quality of goods purchased and
those sold cheap as at any other House in the
city Kenosha, eept IL, 1867. 1yl5
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-11-03

M EAT MARKET. Mailo Street, Kerosha, Wis
I'VE The choicest of ali kinds of Meats, Salt PORK,
Corned Beef smoked Hams sausage, &c, DC,
on hand. Prices alwa vs reasonable.
Kenosha, Sept. 9th 1867. 1y1k
j. EEGSE & BRO.