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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12
SH RIFFS SALE,

By virtue of an execution issued out of the Cir
cult Court in and for the County Of Kenosha, State
of Wisconsin, in favor of Norman Clarke and
against Goods Hhattels and Real Estate of Orrin j
Benedict, bearing date August 9TH, 1871, TO me di-
rected and delivered, have for the want Of goods
and chatels to make the sum therein me toned,
levied upon and taken all the right, title and inter
est which the said defendant Orrin j. Benedict had
the 9th day Of April, 1871 Elnyaime thefeaf
in all that part Of the east half Of the west
half Of lection number eleven OD, Township one
1) north Of range twentyOne (21) east, which lies
north of the centre Of the Kenosha, Rockford q
Rock Island Rail Road in the Of Bristol in the
County of Kenosha and State ofiWisconsin. Which
aforesaid property shall expose and sell at Pub
lie Auction, by law directed, at he front door OF
The Court House in the city Of Kenosha, on Friday,
the gath day of November A. D. 1871, at ~ O'Clock
in the forenoon of that day.
Dated Shcrif's Office, Kenosha, Oct. eth, 1871.
JOHN LUCAS,
6w2O Sheriff Of Kenosha county, Wis.
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Special Notices
BURLINGTON.

Leaving the East and arriving at Chicago o
indianapolis, how shall we reach the West
The best line is acknowledged to be the G B.
q O., Joined together with the B 81 NJ Rail-
road by the Iron Bridge at Burlington, and
called the BURLINGTON ROUTE.
The main line of the Route running to Oma
ha, connects with the great Pacific Roads.
and forms to-day the leading route to Cali
fornia. The middle Branch, entering Nebras-
ka at Plattsmouth, passes through Lincoln,
the State Capital, and will this year be finish.
ed to Fort Kearney, forming the shortest
route across the Continent by over 100 miles.
Another branch of the B. NJ, diverging as
Red Oak, falls into o line running down the
Missouri through St. Joe to Kansas City and
all Kansas. Passengers by this route to Kan
sas, see Illinois, Southern Iowa, and Missouri,
and, by slight divergence, can see Nebras-
ka also.
Lovers of fine views should remember the
Burlington Route, for lis towns high gleam-
ing from afar"-its tree -fringed streams-itS
rough bluffs and quarries-its corn-oceans
stretching over the prairies further than the
eye can reach. aU
70. they have friends among the two thousand
who have already bought farms from Geo. S.
Harris the Land Commissioner of the B. IL
M. r. r., at Burlington, Iowa, or among the
four thousand home-steaders and pre-cmpCors
who last year filed claims in the Lincoln land
office, where "Uncle Sam is rich enough to
give us all farm" 1y45
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

Newton Booth, Republican candidate
for Governor Of California. has an Official
majority of 5,OO6. This is gain since
the last election for Governor in 1867, of
1886.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12
w. S. FLUsKEY, Sec'y.

APPEAL TO KRNosHA CoUNTY.--The suf-
ferers of Chicago must have food to keep
them from starvation for few days until the
present excitement dies away and they can
do something TO assist themselves. Let the
citizens of Kenosha County contribute from
their abundance Tor thousands of their neigh
bors are starving. AS far as possible send
everything cooked - hams, cooked meats,
vegetables, bread. a barrel of apples-any.
thing that will stay hunger. Carry the arti-
cles to your railroad stations and they will
be brought to this city and forwarded. What
is done must be done at once.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

B. CAPRON Is CO., corner of Main and
"A o Pearl ST., have constantly on hand al KINDS
of fresh Family Groceries, Flour, Feed, &C WI
sell as cheap as can be bougnL at any other estaD
lisnment III the city. The highest cash price palo
for all kinds OF country produce. ~
Goods delivered to all parts ofthe CITY, ~
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

MoNsTRoUs.-Mr. e. Cook of Somers, an
old gentleman OF some seventy years of age,
surprised US last Monday with box, con-
tanning twenty-five mammoth peach-blow
potatoes weighing thirty-ftOO pounds. Some
idea of their size may be had by
the remark of our imp: Jerusalem cut
one Of them bin tive and cook half or it for
the ONCE !" MIR. Cook accounts for their re-
markable size in this way-they were grown
on rich soil, and quite early in the season he
let his hens loose in the patch and they made
an exterminating war on the potato.bups
keeping it up every morning as long as the
bugs remained on the grounds As huge
potato raisest Mr.. Cook is an irmense sac
cess. He has our largest thanks
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

ENTERPRIsE.-Among the firms burned out
in the terrible Chicago fire was that of Du-
rant, Van Arsdale & Co., late of this city
They were cleaned out of most everything
and on Monday night had engaged full set
of laborers to commence work on nsw ioun-
dry. Men Of such indomitabie pluck will
succeed
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

I'D O. GOTTFREOSEN, No. rs Main St Keno.
IN Q sha, General Dealer in Watches, Clock and
lewelry Cutlery, silver and plated ware musical
instruments. &c. / have secured the services o
one of the most skilful workmen in the country.
enabling me to do all kinds Of repairing on short
notice and in the most satisfactory manner tome
and examine my stock. American watchers
sold atvery small profits
Kenosha. Oct 10, 1867 1y19
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Daily arrivals from ChicagO give fearful &C.
counts of the doIngs OF the roughs in thai
city. Several have been hung or shot on the
streets for setting fire to the buildings, NO
end to the robberies and murders committed
on the streets.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

HOUSE BURNED "A brick house belonging
to Mr.. William Goffe, short distance south
Of the city limits, was burned on Monday
morning last. The building had long been
pnoccupied, and it is impossible to tell how
the fire originated.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

Notice is hereby given that the Jury for the
next November term of the Circuit Court in
and for tho County of Kenosha, in the State
Of Wisconsin. to be held at the Court House
in the city of Kenosha, on Wednesday after
the first Monday IN November, 1871, will be
draw at the Office OF the Clerk of said Court
in the city of Kenosha, on Saturday the 18th
day of October, A. D. 1871, at two o'clock in
the afternoon.
October Sd, 1871. J.. B. NICHOLS,
2Wl0 Clerk.
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To Naturalization the best Information
| can as yet obtain the Liverpool and Lon
don and Globe Insurance Company, and the
Lorillard Insurance Company OF New York,
will both pay their entire losses in the recent
disastrous fires, and continue business as OF
old II. w. GRRBTHkM,
Agt. for above Co.'S.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

We were pleased to see the smiling coun-
tenance of "Our Yankee" Leonard Lee, Esq ,
in our sanctuna on Monday last. Mr.. Lee has
lust returned from an extended tour through
the principal cities of Europe concluding
his trip with a run through the Holy Land
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

The County Convention at Bristol last
Tuesday nominated l. l.. Johnson, of Somers
for Member Of Assembly,. He is good man
and we believe his nomination will give gen
eral satisfaction throughout the county.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

Remember! That cold weather's coming
aud even nov IL is often raw and chilly. Re-
member, too, that the place to buy warm,
comfortable underwear isat Fisk's, opposite
the Court House. 1Itt
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

FL YRoN A. BAKER, Attorney and CounselloraN
~ Law, Real Estate Agent and Justice of the
PEACE, Conveyancing and Collection OF Claims
romptly attended to ON liberal terms. Office liz
tlmbail 8 Block, cor of Main and Park SITS lyI~s
SenoshA Wisconsin,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

Truesdel's new stores, Oh the old Halliday
House site, are rapidly growing up. Mr.
TruesdelI intends to make them credit TO
the appearance of that part Of the city.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

q DOaN, dealerin Dry Goods, Staple and Fan
NSe cy Goods, all kinds of Cloths, Ready Made
Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats and .Japs
NC. &c Let 1t be remembered that we Keen
aothing but first-class goods. and further 7 will
not be undersod In this or any other western city
Kenosha, Sept 18th 1867. wiz
5KimLall's Block. Vain st. Kenosno Wis
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

q lVBRY STABLE.-Ben. Jewett is prepared 10
a finnish the best Horses and Carriages for
usness or pleasure, on the shortest hotlce'
dearse at all times ready to attend funerals III
Stable ON Market So ,near the Post once
AenOsha "AeNo""1A
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gp GsSEN & BEDEeSEM, Manufacturers and
ND DeaIers IN al kinds vi fGthturc' OPP hmg
Reds Mattresses, Upholstered Goods, Chamber
and Parlor Sets. Ready made Collins always on
hand Shop on Wisconsin street. 49,
kenosna, June 20, 1871. 4Jo
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

HM ANDRE manufacturer, Wholesale and Re-
tail Dealerin Cigars, Plug. Cut, Chewing
and Smoking Obacco. snuff Pipes &C. His cigars
are all made from best qualities of domestic ana
imported tobacco, and sold to E. e trade at loves
cash rates. Also, constantly on hand some I'm
Meerschaum pipes. Orders promptly filled. Bas
ment Lyman's building, corner of Main and Ma
ket Streets
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rHAHNEN BROTHERS,, No. 70 Main st. Kenosha,
"a Merchant Tailors. We keep constantly on
Aand well selected stock OF cloths, Gents Fur
nlsning Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Hats an'
Caps OF the latest styles. Work done ana good
soid as cheap as at any other establishment III tb
c ~. Kenosha, oct. 8, 1857. lyl9
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az M DECKHOUT would inform thec1tlzen
Wv ofKenosha and vicinity that he has opened
y new barber shop over James Mathews store,
where he will be found ready to attend all custo'
merbl IN the line OF shaving, halr-cutung, dyelhg
shamnooino ETC. Give me a call anc try me.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

s2ELLOws 81 CO., No. Kimballs Block Keno
III sha, Dealers IN staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Yankee Notions, Carpets, Oil Cloths, &C., &c.
None but the best quality of goods purchHsed,and
those sold as cheap at any other House IN the
city. Kenosha, eept IL, 1857. ly15
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

HORTICULTURAL NoTIcE.-The regular
meeting Of the Kenosha horticultural Socie-
ty viii be held at s. Y Brande's Office Mon
day evening, Oct. 10Th, at O'Clock. Subject
for discussion "Apple Culture in Wisconsin,
Retrospective" to be opened by one of our
prominent fruit growers.
W. S. FLusKEY, Sec'y.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONFERENCE.-The
Republican County Convention met at Agri-
cultural Hall, IN Bristol, on Tuesday, Oct
10TH II A Newbury was elected chairman
and j. M. Stebbins secretary. Chairman ap-
pointed as Committee on Credentials s. E
Tarbell, A. Farr, and 2. Ii. Wood, who an
nounced the following delegates:
City of Kenosha-tirst ward e. /. Rich
moud, A. Farr, z. e. Simmons, (substitute)
second ward-Anirew Schofen (three votes)
third ward-J. M. Stebbins, Fl. McDermott,
z. Il. Wood; fourth waEd-E. Pennoyer, B.
Summons, E q. Timme, (suosrltute).
Pleasant Prairie-R s Houston, S S Derby
shire, W NJ Derbyshire, (sub).
Brstol-S r Leonard, f Tarbsll, NJ D
Burt.
Salem-A D Cornwell, N NJ Burgess, I
Owen.
Wheatland-A Patterson, L Fay ID Z Pierce
Brighton-J w Evans, Jno. Hartnell, Jas.
Ward.
Paris-L w Fhayer, Fl A Newbury, L Dut-
ton.
Somers-Wm stanbridsc, W Stetson, L &
Carpenter.
On the fifth formal ballotI Johnson, OF
Somers was nominated for Member Of Assem-
bly,, and on motion his nomination was made
unanimous.
On motion the same county committee was
appointed ior the ensuing year.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

The ref, ction of the terrible fire in Chica
90 last sunday night could be plainly seen
in the sky from our streets
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

Cute a number of roughs from Chicago
and Milwaukee were on our streets on Tues
day night last, but the greater part of them
were taken charge OF by our Sheriff.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

Bristol depot and warehouse were con
sumpd by fire on Saturday. The buildings
were owned By Mr. F. Chase and were not
insnred.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

MOHNSON'o BOOK STORE
% No. so Main street full and compiet!
essortmentof School Books also Standa d and mis-
ccllaueous Us:s Mis any tbe trade
S. G. JOHNSON.
Kenosha Sept. 18th, 1857 1y15.
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Our engine companies were out on Monday
afternoon last and wet down number of
buildings on Main street and Market square,
in which they were assisted little later by q
shower of rain.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

NEA.EY 81 RUSH, General Dealers In haroWsLS'
pstoyes of alldescriptions, zinc sheet lron, nor
low ware, nails. brads, door hanglngs' snot, ROMt
der. &C., &c. Everything usually founo IN nrse5
cass hardware store constantly on hano anu s SOY
* ~ Mail sfreet Kenosha, Wis.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

NNARBLE WORKs.
NA HUGGINS Sc WA SHRTTRN
henoAha and RaciDe, Wis.
Monumental and Gravestone work executed in
the higheststyle ofthe art.
lyle R. r. ROBERTS. Agent.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

M NHlrAKER q CO., MS nufacturers o (
MH,e Ii ards Patent Seamless keips steam
engines and boilers. and all kinds of Machinery,
Also SlelghShoes. Cauldron Kettles Sash Weights
rom the general agent. s. 5. Drum. the extras Re.
nging to the Screw Power Reapera Mower
q wild apairs upon the same ana also onanT
mach esnow muse
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

A CALL TO THE LADIES OF KENosHA. -
The ladies of Kenosha are requested to meet
at Simmons Hall tomorrow. friday at 5
O'Clock to effect an organization for more
united and systematic efforts to relieve the
Chicago sufferers. It is earnestly hoped
that there will be = hearty RESPONSE.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

an EAT MARKET. Main Street, Kenosha, WI
IVA The choicest ofalI kinds OF Meats salt For :
Oorned Beef, smoked Hams Sausage &c, DS
constantly on hand Prices always reasonable
kenosha, sept. 9th 1867. gI lJAA
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OAE6 GROVE sANaTARugsa.

Homeopathic and Hydropathlc INSTITUTE for.
the treatment of Lady patients Prot II =.
q 'tchell consulting physician Address Mrs A.
VI. GaCchell M. D Drawer DC, Kenosha, Wis DR..
Gatcheil will treat chronic diseases byletter 81
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MARRIED.

HATLEY-JUDGE-In this city Sept. 28th, 1871,
by Rev "Mr. Clark, Mr.. Valentine bailey Eand
Miss Malvina NJ. Judge, of Waukegan, Ill.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

Marshal law is reported to be proclaimed in
Chicago, and that Gen. Sheridan is in cor2-
mand of / 900 men and a large detachment ex
pected.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

a B. TRUESDELL, Auctioneer, Kenosha, Wis.
IN The patronage of the public is soilcltedT
Everything in his line attended to in town or
country u
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FAIRNESS SHOP. 10
Al Main ST. henoshas
The subscriber would respectfully inform the Pu'
lie that he Keeps constantly on hand atuliassO
ment of goods in his line. Harnesses, Saduh -
&C.. made to order. Also all kinds OF repalrh
done on short notice and at reasonable rates
Kenosha, Sept 5. .an THos. ENeLheaH
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

THE RACEs.-A number of our citizens yes
terday contributed between one and two
thousand dollars for the benefit of Milwaukee
sporting men. "Gipsy'' got beat.
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Chicago g. North Western e. IL
TIME TABLE

rp,yr DEPART.
.opw Kenosba Accommodate 81 90 A. ~.
30 Mail : going South, 756 A. M
- D N ( Express - t21S P. M
~ :. g 1913 -
o ~ s. FREIGHT - J913 g"
re NJ. Might Pass g the A. M
to ooANl Maii-going North (1O-23 A. M.
~ - I Exuress 1850 A M.
D M : g g I7-S P NJ.
- 81 N FIR light g - (11-40 M
88l0i & Night Pass 90 304 8
= % g Western Division 3.15 P. M.
MaiIS Cl0se.
Forthe South and East, 30,A.M. 1854 so, Pm
North, III " 1l-ZO AM .o-fo
West, 2 40
Post Office open from a. M, to p. m.,-Sun-
Saya from 10 to O'Clock. noon.
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Kenosha

q ANSEL MOON keeps constantly on hand a.
ne old stand at South Bristol the best quality o.
Rnadv MADE Coffins 39fie also keeps hearse which
10 ca1 snnnlv when Wanted. ALI nds OF Cabinet
Ware and Chairs are also repaired by him.
South Bristol, April 25Ih, 1871.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12
IENOSHA BUSINESS CARDS.

"a CROSIT, Blacksmith and Carriage Maker
Ago JOB work nOne to order. New BugglPsa ana
Wagons always ready for sale. !Ou
Konosh9 HlScOHSIH
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

DAN DICKFAUT, Shaving, Hair cutting. and
"a ShampnolLg Saloon. two doors north OF IL
inmons' store. Old razors sharpened and repair
o make Ladies and Cbildren's halr-cuttlng a
becialty Come and try me. V2o'1yl
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

"a lyman g. SON. Manufacturers, JobDers and
4 Retailers of Boots and Shoes, and general
dealers in Leather Findings, Hides, Skins and
pelts. Corner OF Main st. and Market SO. lyio
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-10-12

nwY f. REED, Deal r in Watches, Clocks and
80 . Fine Jewelry. Millinery and Fancy GOODS
Watches and clocks repaired and warranted. Bon
nets and Hats beached md pressed. ly@o
80 Main Street,
rsbo Wisconsin
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HELP FOR CHICAGo,--At meeting of our
citizens at Simmons Hall last Monday even
ing committees were appointed to solicit SUBJ
scriptions of food and money for the unfortu-
nate people Of Chicago who lost everything
by the fire. Mr.. Slosson. the Express agent,
stated the company would transport dona.
lions to Chicago without charge, and in a
very short time the express Office presented
lively scene-barres of crackers, boxes OF
bread and cakes, cheeses, hams, jars Of but
ter, quarter of beef roasted, &C.. all coll
lected after nine O'clock that evening, and
deposited in the office to be taken to Chicago
on the accommodation on Tuesday morning,
ARE You INSURED ?-If rot, insure imme
diately in the Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company. Capital, surplus
and reserved funds, gold-$20, 800 079 o. as
sets in the United States, over So, 600, 900 90 !;
daily cash receipts in gold upward of $40, 600
200. The shareholders personally responsible
for the engagements of the company--all
directors are shareholders. In case OF lotE
the policies of .his company arc paid in cash
Without deduction for interest, and as usual
sixty-days after presentation of proof. Poll
cies expire at O'Clock p. m, and not at noon
as is usually the case.
III w. GREETHAM, Agent. az
ONCE on Mark. square, opposite the post
Office, Kcnosha, Wisconsin.
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follows Hl
To Mrs NJ Chase for Wardian Case.
90 for three vases with plants
To r L Whitbeck Tor specimen stalk OF
dahlias. 3o Hl 3l
To DANIEL Knapp for q Wardian Case.
To A Zctterstrom for an Aquarian.
3 specimens Taberose in pots.
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At the Horticultural Fair held in Simmons
Hall on the 3rd and 4th OF this month the
following premiums were awarded in the
several classes:
New-York tribune., 1871-10-07
FRANCE.

EOCHEFORT'S SENTENCE COMMITTED TO BANISII-
MENT FROM FRENCH TERRITORY-CHARGES
OF CRUELTY AGAINST THE PRUSSIANS IN
DION A NEWSPAPER ATTACK ON TIE
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
PARIS, Friday, Oct. 6, 1871.
The sentence of VI. Rochefort has been COM
mued from Imprisonment for life to Punishment from
French territory.
President Theirs to-day received deputation Of ci
from Dion, who came to complain OF the tyrannca
conduct Of the Prussan troops in occupation Of that city,
and urge the Government to hasten their withdrawal
from the city and Department The Prussians are
charged among other things, with wantony imprsoning
l2j citizens who failed to deliver up their arms In ac-
cordance with the orders Of the military commandant
The deputation informed that the complaint would
be brought to the attention Of Gen. Manteufel.
The Lyons Journal, a violent antPrussian newspaper
rails at the Versailles Government account OF the
sOn taken by the Count de Rcmusat in his recent cor
respondence with Herr Arnim the subject Of the
malreatmcnt Of Germans The Journal is very bitter
against Remusat account Of his promise that ener
gctc measures shan be taken to protect German citizens
from outrage.
The statement that France had consented 10 thr srik
ing Of Article in the CustUns Treaty with Germany
Is confirmed.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-07
THE PRAIRIE AND FOREST FIRES.

THE WORK OF DESTRUCTION STILL IN PROGRESS
THE IOWA BORDER THREATEEED-TWO
MEN BURNED-sEvERAL SMALL TOWNS DE-
STROYED.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 6.-The great prairie
fire is still raging with undated fury although slight
rain Of yesterday arrested its progress little for the
time It's course southeast and up to last accounts
it had reached nearly far south the Iowa border
and east ward as the Minnesota River which 1t Ia
hoped will stay It's further progress. bigh wind yes
terday drove the fire forward with great rapidy and
was burning fercely In the extensive woods around
Glencoe, Leseur, MankatO, and NewUlm The osseH 80
far as positively known confined principally to
houses, barns fences hay, wheat and live stock Only
two lives are known to have been lost-that
Of q Swede named Conneaut of KandyOh County,
and an unknown man. who started from the county
with drove Of cattle for Fort Geary and ovrrake
Of damage done owing to the large tract Of eO
try over which the fire has swept and lite Inaccessible
nature, but must be very heavy. Many small towns
have been completely destroyed and solitary farm houses
in the track Of the fire have almost invariably been
burned to the ground The amount Of surrus must me-.
cessary be great, many farmers have lost every.
thing-homestead live stock and crops
Fires in the woods and on the praries are prevailing
10 every direction in the Northwest including Michigan
Illinois Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. II l. n'N N,i
the flames only be arrested by heavy rain