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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-08-10

! ask. our humble servant, -.
| We withhold the name of the writer of
the above communication, as it was not
intended for publication. And we pub
fish the poetry for the purpose of afford
ing the writer much pleasure. GA" pos
sesses considerable poetic ability and by
study and effort may become able to write
good poetry. We would advise GA" and
all others, before attempting to write po-
etry for publication, to study the laws Of
vlrsitication, then to write i'll accordance
with them. 1t is true that some popular
writer's of poetry seldom wrote poem in
accordance with the laws Of versifcation.
But their poetry possessed other merits
Which gave II popularity with those who
were unable to see its defects, and it is
quite possible that they were not them
selves aware Of its defects. They may
and probably did commence writing po-
etry without knowing that there were
such laws, and may never have become
fully acquainted with them. And, how
ever good their poetry may have been, it
was far inferior to what it would have
been if they had known and wrote in &C
cordance with the laws Of versifcation
So we think we are doing CA and all
others essaying to write poetry for publ
cation a kindness in advising them to
write in accordance with the laws of vel
sifcation. If they do not know what
these laws are let them first learn them
and then write poetry.
The following is the poetry furnished
by GA" for publication:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12


It stands in the warm corner by the
hearth-stone, quaint. old fashioned arm.
chair. I remember it from little child
it always stood where it does now, ga.
cred from rude intrusion never turned
into couch by the noisy denizens Of the
nursery; never profaned by rough touch OF
tumble-because it was grandma's chair
How scenes long past come back to me
tonight 1 remember how sat at he,
feet. looking up at the dear face. scarcely
a wrinkle written Upon It. though life'i
storms had not spared her.
l listened, never weary, to her stories
of the old times. the time when she was
young-of her childhood. her maidenhood
and motherhood. heard her tell with
quivering lips of the fair young mother.
whom could not remember, whose grave
was in the sea ''She was my first born
my darling and my PRIDE" she would say;
land so she was the first Of all my flow
ers that faded-my blossoms that are scat
tered far DER land and wave"
She is pictured to me there. as she bent
to bless kneeling bride. and again. when
in sadder hour she kissed the cold. white
brow of baby gone to sleep. sleep that
was sealed by the death kings kiss, and
wondered that while our young hearts
seemed breaking to part with the house
bold pet, grandma's eyes seemed beamiug
with a happy light, thoug b her voice quiv-
cred as she said to the young mother:
"The little lamb is safe, my child =
with One who loves it far better than we
|do."
I know now. that. grandma's. yearning
heart was where her treasures bad one af-
ter another been laid up. She looked
back over the swelling waves, that had
tossed her life bark for more than three.
sore years and ten, and her glance was
troubled. She looked upward where shone
the star of hope. and thought Of the briet
space between her trembling steps and the
port where her nestlings are anchored
safe-then hope and faith Frightened
She bad borne patiently life's weary cross
she was nearing her starry crown.
"A yCoI dkO GuC VuoL WAo IL Atc PioVC
and loving hands guided her tenderly
thither. She smiled and spoke of the
time when we used to gather about her in
our childhood, and said she little thought
to see SO many generations coming and
going in the old home.
It was peaceful Subbath evening
she looked out dreamily on the sunset
clouds. What did she see beyond their
brightness?
The old arm chair is vacant now. Pi.
tifully vacant its outstretched arms. Very
quiet the nursery. in which the shadows
gather. The dear old nursery, where
soon strangers voices shall be heard,
strangers steps come and 60, and home
be home to us no longer.
The aged pilgrim who had journeyed
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

for eighty-five years, sometimes in light.
but oftener in shadow, has entered into
rest. Her feet shall never more be wea-
ry. her eyes shall know no weeping. her
patient hands no toll. They have been
laid trustingly in the hands that were
pierced, and she has been tenderly guided
through the dark valley, through the gates
of the Beautiful City. to one of her Faith
er's mansions, where her beloved dwell.
Sacred shall be held the old armchair
which brings to mind her love and tend
erness. her patient waiting, her dying
blessings and her prayers. Baltimore
Episcopal Methodist.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

The DYING NEVER WEEP. is strik-
ing fact that the dying never weep. The
sobbing, the heart breaking agony of the
circle of friends around the death bed call
forth no responsive tears from the dying.
Is it because be is already insensible and
stiff in the chill of dissolution !? That
cannot be, for be asks for his fathers
hand, as if to gain strength in the mortal
struggle. and leans on the breast of .
mother. sister or brother, in still consci-
GUS affection. Just before expiring. he
calls these loved ones and with quivering
lips says. kiss me!'' showing that the
love which he has ever borne in his heart
is still fresh and warm. 1t must be be-
cause the dying have reached point too
deep for earthly sorrows. too transcendent
for weeping. They are face to face with
higher and holier things, with the Father
in heaven and his angels. There il no
weeping in that blessed abode to which be
lis fastening.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
Fer de Pour TobakkeF Thymes.
TO JONATHAN JUG HANDLE, ESQ.
ga Word su de Wise, an s.nsrsh.

10, thortless John, you did do rong whii you
rit dat funny vuss, tgf
Fur I'se TUX alarm an fed frum harm, but dere'a
ris dAudder fuss.
'Dose boys" now sweer dat dey win teer you,
blabbing tong out OBJ You,
Fur you's betrade de plans dey lade, an maid
Dey's arter you, an noes you too, (isdsed I'm
not decevin.)
You've got to run fer what you've done, oh,
Johnny, be aleavin. @
Dey's dun left me, I'll 60 skot free, bat you hes
got to travul.
Dey's rallying thick, you must be quick, o,
you'll ketch de very devul.
De "Maniak" is at your back, and loudly he'i
BLOWN;
'tsmall Pattern" too, is arter you, Oh, Johnny,
be agoin. -.
wild wepons laden,
He'll brake yer he'd fer what You sed about da'
''Monster Maiden"
tells you true, dey's arter you (indeed I'm moi
q funnin,
Dey noes you well, dey'l glib you-l, Oh
Johnny, be arunnin.
Dere's not doiit oh what dey re bout, indeei
au deed dey meen you,
You better fly, fer now dey's dry, ole Dim
my Jug," dey'H dreen you.
Pete's epitaf kaused me to laf, but 'twant q
you expected; -
Or, if 'tsoas 80, I'll hab you NO Peter am resur
rected.
His pen he's dru, an paper too, an gin yer peac'
he's plottin,
An, les you slope, he'll "chaw goa up" Oh
Johnny, be trottin,
Or you'll git bette by Poit Pete, fer, John, b
Is q glutton;
So, Johnny, heed, /.
Your friend in need,
T1NorHY TuGHuTrox. I
MoRR.L.-( See Hyscp's Pha6els.)
to what I'm saying:
Keep silent in your lyon's skin, an neb6sr 20 t
braying." T. 7.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
gelerten poetry.
THE BROOK.
By TENNYsoN.

By TENNYsos.
come from haunt of coot and hern,
l make sudden sally
And sparkle out among the fern,
To bicker down q valley.
By thirty hills hurry down,
Or slip between the ridges,
By twenty thorps little town,
And half hundred bridges.
Till last by Phillips farm flow
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may 60,
But 60 on forever.
l chatter over stony ways,
In little sharps and trebbles,
bubble into eddying bays,
babble on the pebbles.
With many a curve my banks I fret,
By many field and fallow,
And many a fairy foreland set
With willow-weed and mallow.
l chatter, chatter as I flow,
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may 60,
But 60 on forever.
wind about, and in and out,
With here blossom sailing,
And here and there lusty trout,
And here and there grayling.
And here and there foamy fake
Upon me as travel,
With many silvery water-break
Above the golden gravel,
And draw them all along and flow
To join the brimmipg river,
For men may come and men may go,
But go on forever.
steal by lawns and grassy plots,
/ slide by hazel covers,
move the sweet forget-me-nots
That grow for happy lovers.
1 slip, I slide, gloom, Iglance,
Among my skimming swallows;
l make the netted sunbeam dance
Against my sandy shaliLws.
murmur under moon and stars
In brambly wildernesses;
linger by shingly bars;
loiter round my crosses;
And out again. curve and flow
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and n,en may 60,
But go on forever.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
"The General slumbers.s

General Taylor, who was pr0verblally
democratic in his habits, Was accessible 81
all times and in all places 70 sny officer OF
soldier who had occasion to call upon him.
His tent was always open to oil csllers,
and no ceremony was required to gain an
audience with the general commanding.
Gen. Scott. Oh the contrary, Was very
ceremonious on this point, and visitors
we're not always successful in their appli-
lcations 10 see him, aud nine times out d
ten were referred to subordinate officer
who acted as medium between the gen.
eral- in chief and themselves. This va,
not in every case satisfactory to those who
expected to be favored with an interview
in person, but there was no help for il
and they were compelled to submit. The
following anecdote, which occurred early
in 1916, and has never before been pub
lished, illustrates the points
There was q certain Lieutenant
(now a general officer BY brevet) who
happened to come down the Rio Grande
shortly after Gen. Scott had landed at
Brasos. Being desirous of paying bis
respects to the commander.in-chief. be
hurried of to headquarters in the way that
was customary when visiting Old zack.
As he approached he saw two wall tents
with ''dy" in front. which were the
headquarters. Outside walked sentinel
and inside the sentinel sat an orderly upon
stool, while in the first tent were seated
Col. -. tie generals military secreta-
ry, and Capt. ----, one of his aids.
As Lieutenant -- approached the
sentinel he was saluted, aud bis business
asked. ~ 80. 9
ITO see Gen. Scott" was the reply.
The sentinel turned to the orderly and
said. Lieutenant wishes to see
Gen. Scott"
The orderly walked toward the outward
wall tent, and opening it said to Col. ---,
"Lieutenant wishes to see General
Scott
The colonel turned to Capt. and
said: ''Lieut. wishes to see the gen.
eral." si.. 6
!. Capt. -, rising, went quietly to the
inner tent, and peering in saw that Gen.
Scott was asleep. Returning on tip-toe
he said in cautious voice: Hush the
general slumbers,"
Col. ---- turned to the orderly and re-
peated, Hush the general slumbers, >
and the sentinel repeated to the astonish-
ed ears of the subaltern: "Hush, the
general slumbers."
Lieutenant -, who stood in dumb
establishment at this exhibition Of formal
ity. turned on his heel, the worst disgust
ed man in those parts. :o' -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
Eating. Without Appetite.


It is wrong to eat without appetite, for
it shows there is no gastric juice in the stol
mach, and that nature does not need food; I;
and there not being any AuidI to rscsivs
and act upon it, it would remain there
only to putrefy, the very thought Of which
should be sufficient to deter any man, from
eating without an appetite for the remain
der Of bis life. If . .'tonic" 10 taken to
whet the appetite. it is mistaken course.
for its only result is to cause one TO eat
more. when already an amount has been
eaten beyond what the gastric juice sup
piled is able to prepare. The object 70
be obtained is . large supply Of gastsie
juice. not . larger supply Of food, and
whatever fails to accomplish that essential
object fails to have any efficiency towards
the cure Of dyspeptic diseases; and p fhs
formation Of gastric juice IS directed is di-
rectly proportioned to the wear and waste
Of the system, which is to be the means 81
and this wear aud waste can
only take place as the result Of exercise.
the point is reached sgsin that the efficient
remedy for dyspepsia il work door
Ework-beneicial and successful ID direct
proportion . it 10 agreeable. Interesting
and profitable. zr,s =.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
CO-PARTNERSHIP.

OO-I AN L lNuI0O1lIs
THE undersigned, having purchased the
i stock and leased from John G. Turner his
Lumber Yard, No 140 Light Street Wharf,
have formed a Co-Partnership under the firm of
VIM, S, TAYLOR E CO.,
for the purpose of conducting the LUMBER
BUSINESS in all its branches. We shall keep
constantly on hand general assortment of
and hope by strict attention to business to
please our customers and meet with liberal
share of public patronage.
WIN. 8. TAYLOR.
Late with Burns & Sloan,
WIN. SPRIGG,
Late Builder.
Baltimore, March IS, 1871.
~-I take pleasure in asking for my success
sors the generous patronage long accorded to
me- assured that every satisfaction will be given
by the new firm.
NH 3I-3m JOHN c.. TURNER.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

EEThe three things most difficult ars.
to keep . secret, to forget "a injury end
to msks good use Of leisure. .if1.'',.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
TIE PORT TOBACCO TIMES,
And Charles County Advertiser,
IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
BY E. WELLS,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

TERMS.
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vance. $3.50 If not i'm advance.
Communications, the effect ofwhich isto pro-
mote private or individualinterests, ARE matters
of ge, and to be paid for atthe rate of so
cents pet square.
ADVERTISING GRATES.-For plain matter,
one dollar per square for the first Insertion
For rule and figure matter, two dollars per
square for the irstinsertion For each inssr tion
after the first, fifty cents per square. Egh lines
t'(or that space occupied) constitute square.
If the number of inser tions be not marked on
the adver tisement, it will be published until
forbid, and charged accordingly. The privilege
of annual adver tiser extends only to their i'm
,mediate business.
Obituaries, ,tributesofr aspect ,callsupon per-
ssons to become candidates, SC. inserted as ad-
vertisements, at the usual rates. Marriage
notices IS cents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

ETA friend relates the following: A
mile or two from town he meta boy on
horseback crying With cold. why don't
you get down and lead him7 That is the
way to keep warm" 9 'ss'
mo-" said the boy. ''it's b-b-bor-
rowed horse and I'll ride him If / freess. .
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

HIt has been observed that. for some
reason or other, wheu lady friends speak
Of each others charms they seldom hit
upon the most attractive, and that whsnp
ever they touch upon one anothsrs dsfscts
they are sure to select the most prominent
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

EER Rich Maiden Lady-"Well. May.
why are you looking 50 hard at mef'
May-'Pm looking for your other
face"
Lady-"What other face, child I"
May-.Why ma is always saying you
have two faces !"
Consideration Of mamms.)
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

A Gard.
WE have secured the services of Mr.. JOHN
w T. TURNER, an old and experienced
TOBACCO SALESMAN, who will give his
personal attention to the sale of all Tobacco
consigned to US.
BLANDFORD l. GWYNN,
liz s. Charles Street. Baltimore, Md.
April IA, 1871.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

ETNo man can tell whether be ID rich
or poor BY turning TO bis ledger. Isgis
the heart that makes the man rishs Hs
is rich or poor according to Whist hssis.
not according to what be has. ~ al -
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
JOSH KILLINGS. rAPxRsa


1 "a -.-> = "a 4 : -fsl lsfft
Kind Fortune nsy thi nersys eldurs
forever; smile thou out ov hi loving eyes
upon this fine bust ov mine. -.
Strengthen mi husband, and nsy his
faith and his money hold out TO the last.
Draw the lambs wool ov unsuspicious
twilight over hiz eyes. that nj firtashuns
may look 10 him like viktorys. snd that
mi bills may strengthen hin pride 10 NE.
Bless. oh Fortune, mi crimps. rsts
and friszles, and let thy glory shiAs spos
mi paint and powder. sa. 5 isss 10
When j walk out before the ga1s ~
vulgar men. regulate mi wiggle. and add
M grace tew mi CATERS. s
Bless oil dri goods klerks, miliissrs.
manty makers and hair -friszers, and civ
immortality to Lubin aud his heirs, sHd
assigns forever. ~ 85t3 siss.s p
Lead me bi the side ov ooloDe waters,
and fatten mi calves upon ths bras ov thi
love. fss f9ss.; s, ;ss
Blister. oh !. Fortune. with the hest ~
thi wrath, the man who treds npon the
trail ov mi garment.
| Take mi two children oph from mi
hands, for they bother me, and take then
to be thi children, and bring them upS 70
suit thiself. eft ti4i'F - 5s':i ~
When bow miself in worship, grsst
that may do it in ravishiDg elegance.
and perserve unto the last the ny-whits
ov my flesh and the taper oy ny fngess.
Smile thou graciously, Oh. Fortsns.
upon mi mn silk dress, now in the hands
ov the manly maker. and may i fit me Ill
lover like unto: as the duckS foot fitch
the mud.
Destroy my enemys with the gsul ov
Jealousy, and eat thou up with tbe teeth
1ov envy, althose Who gaze at mi styls!Hi
Save me from wrinkles, and tester mi
plumpness. aaaa sdi n
Fill mi both eyes. oh, Fortune, with
the pl.intjye pixon ov infatu.tion. that j
may lay out mi wilkins. the men,, q
knumb u imsgaes craven. I,
Let the lily, and the rose, strive TO-
lgether in mi cheek, and may mi nef swim
like goose on the busxum ov krystsf W
tiers. .s1sa7i'7sss 81 s.''s Sc sss % %
/ Enable me. Fortuoe, 70 wear shossssAl
10 little smaller. and ssve me from islf kovpl
and bunyons. pssqafs5. Id fs15Ia
Bjsss FuS1y. ntfSp dog md FstKaS~i
besom ox dsstruckshun upon those Nh
would hurt hair of Hektor, mi kitten
/ Remove far from me all the walls o.
the sorrowfdl. and shield mi sensitiff natul
from the klamours ov the widder. and The
frank necessities ov the orphan. a.
i Smile. oh. Fortune most sweetly, upon
Dick, mi kannary. and watch over 6ish
the fondness ov mother, mi tive lilly.
white mice. with red eyes. m i i,ii
i Enable the poor o'shirk for themselfa.
and save me from al missionary sbeggefs.
j Shed the light ov thi countenance, on
mi kammels hair shawl. my lavender silk.
mi point lace, and mi neklace ov diamonds
Fand keep the moths out ov mi sables,
beseech thee. $50 ''t y 81 =
Civ me strength. j pray thee, to endure
the sight ov young Dobbin's six-in-hsnd
turn out, and smite with thy wrath sllthe
snobs ov the period. 9ta5ss
I hav always been friend to thee, oh.
Fortune, therefore bless me for ever. and
ever. .. . =
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

NOTICE.
n BAKER DYER having withdrawn from
L the firm of DYER, HILL & Co., we have
associated with US in business L. DEBARTH
GARDINER, (late of the firm Of W: A: Padgett
& Co., J under the name of
DYER, HILL & CO.,
for the purpose of conducting the GROCERY,
LIQUOR apd GENERAL COMMISSION BUSIz
NESS, at No. 40 Light Street, Baltimore, where
we will be pleased to see our friends.
J. DYER,
NH lily G. D. HILL.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

~Good resolutions .ass like lsdise
vho faint in : lecture room-thsy vbotld
be carried out, y s 1a-s'sR nsif'siiasa
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

HThs sting Of bee carries convie-
ton with tit makes man bsslissse
Eat 0oDe. .no o aIl.. . o!l.il aall ~ woi;,.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
ESTABLISHED 1860.
TIIJBIRGIR'S BOOT 4 SHOE HOUSES.
The LARGEST and CHEAPEST IL. the
United States.
No. lO3 w. Baltimore, St, near HOlli-
day St., and Corner Eutaw and
Saratoga Street.,
BALTIMORE, Md.

TUST received, our Spring and Summer stock
u of first class BOOTS and SHOES, which
will be sold 20 per cent. cheaper than any other
house in the country. Wholesale and Retail.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
Notice.

r H.RYLAND, Real Estate Agent of Coun-
u i. ty and City Property. Persons having
Farms to sell if they will place them in my
hands will do the best l can to find them q
purchaser. Address
J. Il. RYLAND,
(care Of VIM. H. Moore
Bryantown, Charles County, Md.
Ap 21-3n
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12
gtlerttn gut&ttlang.
THE OLD ARMCHAIR.

BY MRS. GEoRGIE A. HULsE MCLEOD.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1871-05-12

suitable for the country trade, to which he
invites the especial attention of country
merchants and farmers.
All in want will do we'll to call before
purchasing elsewhere, at IA King street.
w. B. WADDEY,
NH 24-3m
New Orleans Republican., 1871-10-07
Texas Election.

We present, this morning, meagre re
turns of the election in Texas on the third
fourth, fiftl, and sixth instants. The Gal
weston Bulletin of Wednesday has a brie,
report of the first days election:
So far the election has been carried on in
the most peaceable and quiet manner. The
request Of Judge Dodge, chairman of the
executive COMMITTEES, asking that q friend
of Stevenson be appointed to represent his
constituents at the polls, has been complied
with by the board of appeals, SO that all
parties have now their representatives. At
the closing Of the polls last evening five
hundred and eighty-nine votes had been
cast The judges, acting under the de-
clsiOn OF the attorney general, rejected the
ballots OF all aliens who had signified their
intention to become citizens, before a clerk
in vacation. Every foreigner is required to
produce his naturalization papers before
he is permitted to vote. Mr.. Stancel has
opened an office near the polls, and is re-
signing all certificates issued during the
holding such certificates are received. but
it is left optional with them whether thew
so mark their ballots that they may be
known. and the counting of them rest upon
the pending discussion of the attorney GEN
eral as to the legality of the registrar in
this matter. So far, but few colored men
have voted.
In the Third District there were three
candidates for Congress-Connor, Demo-
crat; Clark, Republicans: and Louis Steven
son, boiling Republican. The Galveston
Bulletin Of a late date said:
The Stevenson men hereabOut are greatly
perplexed. They sent Stacey and Judge
to Austin to confer with the gov
ernor on compromise, and the governor ab-
sOrted them both.
New Orleans Republican., 1871-10-07

j. r G. w. X. Y. z. Pitkin ("Phoebus
what name to fill the sounding trump Of
fame y has returned from q triumphal pro.
gress through the North, with his ambrosia]
locks crowned with wreath of laurel. The
Customhouse clique is in ecstacies of de-
light. and listens with breathless interest to
the polysyllable sentences Of the renowned
rhetOrician as he describes the brilliant
success which crowned his efforts to con-
vince the people of the North that Gatling
guns and armed soldiers are necessary to
preserve the peace at political conventions.
and that scurvy faction Of disappointed
politicians, leagued with ambitious federal
office holders, constitute the true Republi-
can party Of Louisiana. Go it, Pitkin if
You do not, as CustomhOuse employe,
destroy the Republican party of this State,
you can, at least. show traitOrOus disposi-
ton to do so, and. thus win the applause of
your late comrades in arms of the confede-
rate army.-Iberrille Ners.