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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06

The LEGISLATURE meets the Sec
ond Wednesday Of January atnoon
next Wednesday. There being
thus far no candidates for Speaker
there can be no opinion formed as to
who the Speaker will be. It is not
likely that the Legislature will be
organized and the Governors mes
sage delivered the first day of the
session and may not be for day or
two. So we shall not receive the
message in time for the next issue o.
tie Telegraph. We shall furnish
it however as soon as practicable.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06

drains acetate Of copper, twelve
drains Of well ground sugar, one and
one-half ounces of gum arabic. Set
it over the fire till it begins to boil,
then set it away uncorked till it has
turned black enough; ado few
cloves TO keep out the mold. It is a
real pleasure to open a letter and
find clear, legible chirograpby, in
ink of decided color.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06

SENATOR LOGAN hopes to be able
10 take his seat in the Senate this
week. 1t will be remembered t5at
he was sick at Chicago when the
Forty-fourth Congress first met, that
he went to Washington before he had
recovered hoping to De able to take
his seat before tie adjournment foI
she holidays, and that be had re-
lapse which prevented his taking his
seat. Logan is needed in the Sen
ate and we hope he will soon be able
to be there.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06
BUFFALO, n. Y, January

BUFFALo, n. z, January 8
The tug Ingram left port this morn
ing. During the last three or four
days, several canal boats left for
Ashtabula, Ohio. Several loads of
wheat have been shipped to Lock
port. The harbor, river and canal
are entirely free Of ice. This event
is worth record as being upprece-
ldented.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06
GRANTS EXPLANA.
TION OF HIS DIES MONIES
SPEEGH

President Grants Des Moines speech
being understood by some as approving
of the Nation or sta.e providing and
appropriating money for com mon
school education only, Prof L. F Par
ker, of the Iowa State University, wrote
him asking for an explanation of his
speech and received the following reply
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06
A Sheriff at ST. Adams, VT, last

A Sheriff at ST. Adams, VT, last
week, having two insane persons to
convey from the St. Adams jail to
All asylum for the insane at BrattIe-
boro, Vt, called one Of the lunatics
aside and asked his aid in keeping
watch of his companion during the
Journey. and then did the same with
the other. The two lunatics sat
side by side, silently cycling each
other through the whole route, and
theyhave continually kept guard over
each other in the asylum ever since.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06
BASSETT,S STATION.


| EDITOR TELEGRAPH: Sir: The old
dame rumor has given me permission to
tell you of a tsagic-comic scene that oc-
Cured 1t the village of Genoa, about
eight miles west of Bassett's Station,
on the evening OF Tuesday the 28th, inst.
I give the readers of the TELEGRAPH
the facts as related to me by two trust
worthy men who viewed the ground next
morning after the battle, and who also
interviewed the intended victim. The
affair is the subject Of common converse
ton, and the names Of the parties con-
cerned are in everybody's mouth, but as
[ am not acquainted with any of them
l will call the beseiged Smith, and the
beseigers Jones. Itappears that one Of
the young bloods of the Jones, lost $65
at dance or some other place Of 4muse-
ment, and charged Smith with taking
the money. Smith was arrested, tried
before a justice of the peace, ard dis
charged for want of evidence, and it
was Supposed the affair was ended. But
this ending did not please old Jones who
furnished his young hopeful with the
money, and he determined to take the
law In his own hands, or rather to place
it in the hands Of all the Jones he could
find in the county willing to assist him.
He being rich found fifteeD or twenty to
aid him in bis murderous intention, and
marched IN close file to Smiths house to
let out just sixty five dollars worth Of
his blood. But Smith was prepared for
the occasion. He sent his wife and
children to neighbours house for safety,
buckled on well filed flask and pouch
and awaited the coming of the mob.
He did not have long to wait; after
threatning each other few seconds the
work commenced. Smith gave them a
broadside which carried away one side
of old Jones' face, two more shots from
Smith took down two more men, At
this time the mob happened to remem
Der that Smith was brave cool, resolute
man and possibly his wife might be
helping him; this last thought struck
terror into their cowardly souls, and
they ran in confusion leaving their
wounded to cover their retreat. AS
suoa as they reached the heart Of the
village they halted and discovered the
consoling fact that Smiths wife was not
chasing them, but for fear that she
might steal march on them they pat
themselves under the protection of the
citizens. But horror of horrors, they
had tied their teams in the neighbour,
get their teams? How could they get
home? Who would volunteer to get
the teams? No one The bare sup
position hat Smith or his wife might
be standing guard over those teams made
the PATRONS quake with terror. Some
charitable neighbor Of Smiths fetched
round the teams whel. they finished
their retreat at two-forty gait for fear
that Smith or his ao&fa might over>tske
them
There was very rough meadow be-
tween Smiths house and the village, but
Smith drove that cowardly herd of
cailiffs over the meadow with such pre-
cipitation that they kicked the hum
mocks all to pieces. The owner Is
thankful to Smith as he can cut the
grass upon that part OF his meadow
next season with his mower.
LARRY MCMANUs.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06

CONGRESS reassembIed yesterday
after the holiday recess. There was
a full attendance of both Houses,
there being but few absent. Now
that the holidays are past it is ex-
pected that Congress will go to work.
There is much to be done and both
political parties will be wary what
they do, especially in relation to the
currency question. The Democrats
will be cautious about repeating the
specie resumption law and the Re
publicans will be cautious about con-
tlnting to carry out the law by con
traction. The course taken by the
two parties on the currency during
the present session will do much &c
determine the election of the next
President.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06

7 { f II
I Mr.. ED1roR. Il am pleased that
i Larry McManus has brought up the
subject, of the teachers RESPONSE
bility" in connection with that Of
parents; and if good comes of dis
cussion, this should be thoroughly
debated. Our thanks are due you,
Mr.. Editor, for your able remarks;
and the generous offer Of your col
umns for the consideration of this
subject. Larry McManus' portrait
ure of the way some parents meet
their responsibility, is too true. 1t
is astonishing how many think their
children should be under no restraint,
even in school, never seeming to re-
alize that other peoples children
have an equal right (?) to contract
bad habits, and make trouble lii
school. Should they make an espec-
ial effort to counterfeit what good
influence the teacher has over their
children, they could not accomplish
it more efectually. The ideas some
have of the way school should be
man aged, what ought to be taught,
&C., is simply absurd. Mary is kept
from school because she was required
10 read over her lesson till she could
read it intelllgibly; and Nellie, tall
girl of Is, because she was put into
a class in Grammar, "our Nellie, a
mere child, and Grammar not need
full for any one, and certainly not for
a GIRL" and this from a man VINO
thinks, that what he does not know.
is not worth knowing. A Geography
is requested for Alice, bright girl
Of IL, her father replies, "Alice has
gone through the third Reader but
twice, zoe think she ought to sc
through again, before she studies
Geography" and thinking that logic
should convince any one, he turns
away with the air OF one who per-
forms every kaaoaon duty. AS fol-
gossiping | believe our children have
heard as much of that from some OF
their teachers as from all other
sources combined. It would be
well for teachers as we'll as parents
to find higher themes for converse
ton, than their neighbors faults. i
wish to ask Larry Mem. one ques-
ton, IF our boy having learned some
of those vicious habits he mentions,
either by precept or example, is sent
to school, and there learns to fight,
swear and use tobacco, then where
rests the responsibility ? Should
not the teacher know something con-
corning the manner in which the
scholars spend their play hours /?
I believe there is law by which
any boy using profanity on the school
grounds can be expelled. Why not
apply it; if there is no other way
to reach the case Let not our
schools be considered as simply a
nece ssary evil, where our children
net only master their text books,
but also learn to talk slang, quarrel,
fight, swear, use tobacco and boot
at passers-by. This is not intended
for those to whom it does not apply.
A MOTHER.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06
INAUGURATION.

GOVERNOR LUDINGTON was Inaugural
ted in the Assembly Chamber in the
Capitol at noon on Monday the 81 inst,
the oath of Office being administered by
Chief Justice Ryan. The oath of office
was also administer ed at the same place
to the other State officers elect success.
sively by tue Chief Justice.
The Governor elect was accompanied
by ar Inauguration party by invitation,
of about 800 from Milwaukee, and, in
GLIDING other places, O. about 385, with
too bands of music, who took a special
train to Madison. Arriving at Madison
they wers met by Gov. Taylor, and the
Committee of Reception, and conducted
to the Assembly Chamber, which was
densely packed Mayor Pinney, Chair
man Of the Committee of Arrangements,
presided during the Inauguration exef-
eises. After the Inauguration the
Governor was escorted by his predeces-
sor to the executive off ce where he was
speedily surrounded and congratulated
by his friends, and soon entered upon
the duties OF his office.
At 1880 the Governor gave reception
in the Assembly Chamber which was
speedily filled with brilliant throng.
Dancing commenced at $50 IN the
Senate Chamber and the Assembly
Chamber, both halls having been pre-
pared fo- the purpose, and one band
playing in each hall.
Governor Ludington's Inauguration has
taken place under suspicious clrcum-
stances, and it is to be hoped his admin
istration will be correspondingly sue
cessful during bis term of office.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06

The ". Smith, David Smith master, arrived
in port last evening from South Haven with 35
cords of wood for Head & Sutherland. The mas.
ter reports a pleasant run across the lake.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1876-01-06
STATISTICS OF KENosHA COUNTY

We publish in this paper some
statistics of Kenosha County which
must be interesting to our readers
and the public. They are not full
nor complete, but they are as full
and complete as they could be made
in the time given to obtain them.
They have all been obtained since
Christmas and the Telegraph repor-
ter must have been duly diligent
and energetic to make them as full
and complete as they are.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-02-10
BELLAfRE LETTER.

The new paper made its first appear
ance Saturday morning. 1t is well
thought of in the city, although its ed
itOrs say that ii was not fair sample
of the initial series. Success 10 them
and theirs.
The Railroad Meeting On Gravel Hill,
WAS not as enthusiastic as was look ed
for. But ten shares were subscribed.
On Monday night ODDLY audience
assem- bled in the City Hall to hear Mr..
Hollister, of Bridgeport, speak of the
roads merits and give US an illea OF
what was going on in Woodstield, he
having visited the latter place. A few
shares were subscribed. We learned
from Col. Sullivan that $50, 900 had
been already subscribed, besides Sl4, ZOO
taken by laborers-they to work on the
construction. The last meeting before
the final one is called for Thursday
evening.
The Disciples Church closed series
OF meetings on Sunday evening, which
has resulted in much good. An addi-
ton of fifty-ive were added during the
revival. On Thursday they propose
holding social in their church. This
is an annual affair we believe and it il.
expected that pleasant and joyous
evening will be spent by all who at
tend.
Officer VIM. Drugan, who was severe
ly cut by Jack Jones'" a few days ago,
is improving quite rapidly. We will
zee him on duty shortly. SMARTY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-02-10
CENTREVILLE.

Mr.. EDITOR-SuppO-ing the readers
OF your welcome paper would be glad
t. hear of the prosperity of our roman
tic village, we will give Jew broken
sentences 10 that end.
We are enjoying the privileges and
blessings or the Good Being-it is
hoped deservingly. The inhabitants
at The village and surrounding com
munity feel grateful for the successful
revivals wrought by the efforts of the
Protestant and Episcopal Methodist,
(or more properly they were instru-
ments in the hands of the Great A NJ. }
4 change much desired. Our hearts
yearning is that the change may be
unmOvable-always abounding in the
work of the Lord.
Our school is successfully and efficient
ly conducted by Mr.. Robert Clifford,
Principal, and Miss Jackson, Asst.
A Good Templars' organization is in
good running Order-IDuch zeal and
assiduity being exhibited in fhat di-
rection.
Clifford & Bro. expect to close mer-
camille business in the spring. Credi.
tors solicited to cali.
After the successful prosperity neg
ative spirit came among US lii an attire
easily discerned, seeking redress b,
laW-to satiate ami give rent to the
evil monster-and that at the expense OF
the State and as good Il citizen as Bel.
mont county can exhibit. Its origin
was partially hidden by precept, but
not by pxamnla bOv-n minor
was persuaded to file criminal affida
vit against said reputable citizen. Sat
urday, January 90, 1876, this matter
was fully divulged by Messrs. Talbot
and Jarrett, for plaintiff, and ]. w.
shannon, for defendant. A large
crowd present. An overwhelming sym
pathy in behalf of defendant, and that
predicated upon common sense and
equity. The Court rendered verdict
in favor of defendant. May the young
learn lesson, and abettOrs save credit
especially those of matured years.
OBSERVER.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-02-10

maneai gooJ Of The aoua,sy SD mpsE
as to atj appareGt retluctlbh of exEehses
to tids over the presidential election,
leaving TO the EAXt Congress by the
passage of deficiency bills to make up
for what is Topped off this year. There
were honest men i'm both parties,
and some acted with neither party, bui
were waiting for the action of this
House, who will be sincerely disap'
pointed. But they must wait beyond
this, the ninth week of the session, for
even Il faint appearance of any genuine,
practical effort in behalf of reduction
of expenses or simplification of the pro-
cesses of Government.
To the Senate is due the credit, by its
action of the Sd, of stopping the enor-
nous expenditures for improvements
in this District. In the last five years
mixed local and national control here
has run up uebt Of $25, 600, 900, which,
in the nature of things, must be repu-
dated, if not resumed, by the United
States. 1t WAS time an end was put to
this state of things.
The Republican Congressional Com
mittee organized Thursday evening by
electing Senator Cameron chairman,
and the old secretary, the Hon. j. NJ,
Edmunds. The Executive Committee
consists OF Senators Cameron, Cragin,
Dorsey, Logan and West; and Repre-
sentatives Piatt, Rusk, Sinnickson,
AMI Hubbel. This is working body,
and will render good account of its
stewardship in the coming campaign.
Senator Cameron has all experience of
more than twenty years, and Is not
committed to any candidate as is shown
by what he sail to the correspondent
of the Pniia Ieiphis Press:
81 am not for individuals but for the
goo of the whole country, which be-
lievc to be in the success OF the Repub
lican party, and such candidate
should be nominated as would insure
both-lhai is, the peace, happiness, aud
prosperity OF The country, and the pr
petuatiOu of the party which preserved
the Union from destruction. These are
my views as citizen of the United
States, As d sou of the Old Common
wealth of Pennsylvania" He enter
tains high respect for Morton, Blaine,
and Others, who nave been mentioned,
but he does not pr pose TO lake sides
until popular opinion has crystalized
into some definite shape"
What the Democrats think may be
gathered from the following extract
from a leading Democratic paper:
I'VE fear there is no chance for us 10
win the Presidential election. We
have sent few brilliant, pop-eyed
fools, like Ben. Hill, OF Georgia, and
these seem determined to knock the
apple off the head of the northern men
every time they see it there. Nothing
was so much needed by the enemy as
that our Southern men in this Demo
cratic Congress should quarrel with
them. Nothing has done them so
much good AS the recent hot debate be-
tween Hill and Blaine. Even Dan.
Tucker of Virginia had better keep his
mouth shut. The time is not yet for
the South t., resume the fiery leader
ship Of 1850"
The plain meaning of this is, keep
still boys until after the election, if we
succeed, by fooling the northern people
into the belief that we are really loyal
to the Government, then will be time
enough ITO commence again the fiery
leadership OF 1880" REP.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-02-10
Gen..Shernian on the Presidency
and the School Question.

COLUMBUS, o., February 3.-Private
Dalzell has just received the following
letter from Gen. Sherman, dated ST,
Louis, February ,. Your kind letter
l. just received, and though / thouy hi
everybody knew my general opinions
on lite points of your inquiry, | cannot
hesitate 10 answer you ia such a way &c
la admit Of no misconstruction. Inev.
er navL been, AN not now, aud never
viii re, ii candidate for the high Office
Uf President before any convention CT
The people. ] shall always prefer to see
that Office filed by one of the millions
who in tie civil war stood by the
Union firmly and unequivocally, and
OF those l notice MANY names willing
aud capable, prominent that Of Gen.
Hayes, now Governor of Ohio, whom
we know a. a fine officer and a gentle.
man in every sense. do no., however.
wish la be understood as presuning TO
advise anybody in his choice of the
man. Ny wife and family are strong
catholics, but l am not. That, how
ever, Is nOboly'a business. L believe
in the common schools and don't re
gard the little matters that seem to be
exaggerated by the press in some quart
ers. However, these schools are ex-
travagant and indulge in costly build
ings and expensive teachers, 80 as TO
I've Too heavy a burden on the taxpay-
ers. This tendency ought to be cheek.
ed, which may easily be done. without
making it a political question. Selfin.
terest will regulate this and make these
free schools to all and capable of i'm
parting the rudlments of good Eng.
lish education.
Yours truly,
W. T, SIBERIAN,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-02-10

ACCORDING to the assessors returns
of the past seven years they have in the
State of Ohio just about $50, 1000 acres OF
apple orchards. There has been nc
eeasiderab BILE increase of late years, ex-
cepting in the newly-settled counties OF
the north west but rather decrease
i'm some of the older counties, where
apple orchards have ceased to be profit
able and hence are being cut down.
The aggregate product of the apple
orchards of the State varies from about
5,OO0,0O0 to 20,0O0,000 bushels-say an
average of about 10000, 600. This is
only little over 80 bushels per acre as
the average product and if We make q
liberal allowance for young orchards
not yet in bearing the average willnot
exceed 33 pushels-or about as much as
TWO good trees should yield in fair
season. -4
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-02-10

THE Washington correspondent OF
the Cincinnati Gazette says that the
Democrats are very rapidly unmasking
themselves i'm their buncombe talk
about economy. At the beginning of
the session, with much flourish of
trumpets, they announced that they
were going to greatly reduce the num-
her of committee clerks employed by
the reckless Republican Congress.
They accordingly, in a formal resolu-
tion. reduced the number, but the com.
mittees gradually, by resolutions, pass
cd when full House was not present,
have succeeded in getting back their
clerks. Friday an attempt was made
TO obtain another clerk, when Mr.
Holman, the leader OF The Democratic
economists, finally protested that ''we
are employing now much larger
number OF clerks than the business OF
the House requires" A member OF
the Committee on accounts then adj
miited that the number of clerks on
the rolls now exceeded the number OF
clerks of the last House.