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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-08-09
WISCONSIN ITEMS.

Smallpox prevails at Manitowoc. so
it is said.
The county poor-house at Monroe
will cost $4,000.
Forest fires continue to rage in To-
calities in the Green Bay region.
The Republican State Convention
is called to meet at Madison Sept. II.
The dwelling house of E. j. Nc
Cabe, Portage, was totally destroyed by
fire.
-"Big Tree" a half-breed at La
Crosse, attempted to kill man named
Tom Hastings. He fred twice, but
didn't hit him.
james G. Oswald was arrested at
Milwaukee for burning barn in Wau-
watosa for spite, and was sentenced to
ten years in the House of Correction.
The Waupun fire company did good
work last fall at the prison fire, and
few days ago the Warden gave them a
check for $1O0. The boys went off on a
picnic.
John Hills, Of Sparta, got bounty
OF the Monroe County Clerk on dog
skin reported by him to be VOLTS hide.
John has been bound over to the Circuit
Court.
The gross receipts of the recent Ma
tional Turner Fest at Milwaukee are re-
ported at $50, 776.13. The amount will
pay off all Indebtedness incurred and
leave handsome balance.
Mr.. J. Fl. Russell, in the town OF
GAINESVILLE, has just completed we'll 16S
feet deep, which is the boss we'll il
those parts. The we'll is grouted ant
water is elevated by windmill.
-Chas. T. Heinnemann, pipe-man O.
the self-propelIing fire steamer, was
severely injured at Milwaukee a few
days since, by being thrown underneath
the wheels Of the hose-carriage, OF
which he was riding.
The members of the local commit
tee Of the Seventh ward Of Milwaukee
have decided upon the purchase of q
fountain piece for the Court House park.
to cost So, 800. It will be furnished by
Heinecke, of that city.
The large elevator at Oakfeld,
Fond du Lac county, owned by George
King, was destroyed by fire recently,
with about 400 bushels Of grain and
large quantity of wool. Loss about
Sc, 900; insured for $4,000.
Otto Siggelow, a young man, aged
Is years, a painter working in McFar-
land, was drowned last week while bath
ing in small body Of water known as
the Sink-Hole. His brother and other
friends were with him, but could not
save him.
On the bay shore, in the town Of
Union, not far from the Red river line,
there is haunted house where for six
weeks past the spirits have had things
pretty much their own way after night
fall, and much excitement prevails IN the
neighborhood.
Two young men named Arthur Do
ker and Mike Hubbard, while playing
cards in saloon at Middleton, became
involved in a dispute over the game.
Finally, Hubbard drew q large pocket
knife and stabbed Doker, inficting
dangerous wound over the left temple,
and Immediately tried to escape. He
was pursued by number of citizens,
and, after long and hard chase, was
captured and turned over to the Sheriff.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-08-09

in perfect safety-going down with the
Hood and floating away ike one Of its
bright bubbles. The raft is being built
on scientific principles, and it is expect
ed by the inventor that it viii prove a
complete success. Arrangements are
being made with the several RAILWAYS
terminating at the falls to run cheap ex-
cursions to witness this startling expert
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-08-09
The Fools Not All Dead Yet.

It seems that Blondin and all the race
of acrobats are outdone in daring feats
at the Niagara falls. One venturesome
fellow is now constructing a raft with
which expects to be able to ride the falls
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-08-09

WHIsTLNG JACK is an aged negro
who frequents the ferry-boats and the
piers along the North river, New York,
whistling the most popular airs and i'm
itating birds and insects. He is said to
have accumulated something snug by
his musical talents.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-08-09

The Lexington Gazette doubts If in
the history of Kentucky the State has
ever been blessed with more bountiful
harvest than now.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15

when Grant goes into Richmond my task is ended To
you and others IL will remain to secure the fruits Of
victory, and to see nat they do not 70 ashes
In respect to Affairs here nothing of any consequence
is on foot Your experience has taught you that the
newspaper reports all lies. invented by for
fools TO feed on This Is especially true Ia respect
Cabinet changes and the Chief Justiceship Changes
the Cabinet will Of course take place. but they will
be made time and manner that Will be look.
ing for. In respect to the Chiei Justceship am not
candidate for II, do not want It, and Office has
not been spoken OF between the President and me,
except that have gwen him number OF recon.
mendations aud solicitations Tor your appoint ment.
From outside / have heard that Swayno
is the active and Blair the most
confident OF the candidates He is pressed by Seward
as have been told. DO not believe that the Presi.
dent has gwen any the least sign OF his
Intentions and convinced that he has never en-
tertained the thought Of my appointment boon ad-
dressed upon that subject by any one. My belief is
that you viii be offered the appentment, It has
already been done
The peace rumors are all CANNON Whether thoro
will be any new offer IN the message do not know.
IL has not yet been written. Banks here pressing
his Louisiana schemes, but 1 do not know with what
success HIS aim seems 10 be Canby's removal which
would l tninf. be a calamity. Hoping to see you
soon in Washington, am, as ever, truly yours .s'-
EDWIN II. STANTON.
Hon. S, T.. CHASE.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15

any obligation TO do So Mr.. Erwin
Informed that he had discharged Jerry upon mrs
arrival at twcntyeght years OF age and given MN ne
clothes and money according TO hrs agreement
Jerry afterward returned 10 Washington county, IN
Pennsylvania. and my passing through that county
some time aterward heard that he was at Pittsburg
and that he had expressed strong desire to get back
into my service; but have seen him since ne
lett me-.
democratic editor OF a newspaper at Washington
some years founded charge against me OF steal
ing negro! The matter was at that time investi-
gated In the newspapers and the character OF the
transaction airy exposed. l am, respectfully; your
obedient servant, Ii. CLAY.
S. r. CHASE Esq.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
THAT ALLEGED BRIBE.

At the regular session OF the Brooklyn Board or
Aldermen which Is to be held this afternoon, reso-
uon will be offered, 1t is said, providing for the ap-
polntment OF special committee TO investigate tho
reported attempt to brbe democratic Alderman, by
the payment OF $l2 GOO, to vote for the confirmation
OF tho nominees OF Mayor Schroeder for the varions
commissionershps on Monday last The republican
leaders deny oil knowledge OF the existence OF any
corruption fund, and the democratic Aldermen do not
admit having been offered money by their political
opponeuts.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO MR.. CHASE ON THE
"RIsINa REPUBLICAN STAR"
SPRIyOPIBLD. Ill. April go 1853.

Hon. 8. p CHAsE:-
DEAR siR-Reaching homo yesterday found your
kind note OF tho l4th, informing me tnat you have
gwen Mr. Whitney the appointment he desired; and
also mentioning tho present encouraging aspects OF
the republican cause and Illinois canvass OF last
year. thank you for tho appointment Allow me
also to thank you AZ being of the very fcw dis
tinguished men whose sympathy in Illinois did re-
celve last year, OF all those whose sympathy We
thought we had reason TO expect.
or course would have preferred success but failing
10 tnai, have no regrets for having rejected all ad
vice 10 the contrary and resoutey made the struggle
Had We thrown ourselves into the arms OF Douglas
as re-electng him by our votes would have DONE the
republican cause would have boen annihilated IN IL
inois and, as think, demorazed and prostrated
everywhere Tor years, II not forever As II Is IN the
language OF Benton 1--WE are clean" and the republic IN
star gradually rises higher everywhere Yours truly
A. LINCOLN.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
MR. L1NcoLN's VIEW ON THE FUGITIVE SLAVE

LAW.
SPRINGFIELD, H., June 90, 1859.
Hon. s. p. CHAsE:-
MY DEAR sIR-Yours OF the 18th inst is received
You say you would be glad to have my views. Although
think Congress has constitutional authority to enact
q fugitive slave law have elaborated opln-
ion upon the subject. My Wow has been, and is SIM
ply thisThe United States constitution says the fu-
gitive slave "sball be delivered up, but 1t does not
expressly say who shall deliver him up. Whatever the
constitution says 'sha be done and has omitted say
ing who shall do 1t, the government established by
tnat constitution, ex vi termin is vested with tho
power doing and Congress by tho constitution,
necessary and proper for carrying into execu-
tion all powers vested by tho constitution in
the government OF the United States. This would
be my Wow on simple reading OF tho
constitution and 1t is greatly strengthened by The hts
torica that the constitution adopted In great
part in order to get u government which could exc
cute its behests in :Ontradstinct0n to that under
the articles Of confederation, which depended, in
many respects upon the states for It's execution and
the other fact that OF the earliest congresses,
under tho constitution, did enact fugitive slave law
But did not write you on this subject with any
view OF discussing the constitutional question My
only object Is to impress you with what believe Is
true that the introduction OF proposition for repeal
OF The Fugitive Slave law into the next Republican
National Convention will explode the Convention and
] wish TO do no more Yours very truly,
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
HENRY CLAY EXPLAINS TO MIR. CHASE THE
CHARGE OF s'sTEALING A NEGRO BOY"

ASHLAND, June 3 lS44
srR--l received your lottcr Of the 10Th ut l wish
that others who have made me The object OF their
attack would display much desire, by previous in
vcstgaton arrive At the truth have evinccd
Tho the negro boy, Jerry, is ths:-I was early
in June 1924, with my family and some attending
servants at Wheeling Jerry became acquainted with
them and applied to TO purchase him, stating that
he was apprchensve he would be sold 10 some negro
trader and carried down the rver. really did not
want him but, moved by his entreaties. finally pur
chased him. lie was sold TO me as boy a litlle up
ward OF twenty years OF age, who was entitled TO his
freedom at The age OF Weight have nov before
me tho bill of sale and certihcato oil Two
justices oil the peace Of Washington county,
Pennsylvania, certifying that his removal from that
county 10 Wheeling was with the consent OF jerry,
aud az the instance of his mistress, Ruin Carter.
Jerry accompanied me homo, and renamed at ASH
land until some time 1928, when my son-in-iaw,
James Erwin, wanting servant 70 drive some STOCK
Tennessee or Aabama Jerry agreed TO take charge
of them, and consented TO let Mr.. Erwin bave nun
Tor tho residue oil the time he was TO serve But Mr
Erwin expressly stipulated with me TO give him,
| think, two suits OF clothes upon the expiration OF
his term Of and to pay him $35 IN money,
which | was induced TO engage HIM TO make, rom
sense oi humanity, Without pcng unuer
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
CANISM.
SPRINGFIELD Ill, Sept 81 1862


CANIsM.
SPRISGFIELD, Ill, Sept 81 1862
Hon. s. p. CHAsE:-
Ny DEAR SIR-rhis Is my nrst opportunity to
press 10 you my great regret meeting you per.
sonally while in Ohio. However, you at work in
the cause and tna after all better 1t useless
for me to say to you land yet cannot refrain from
saying i that you must not lot your approaching elec
Douglas,sm That ism is all which now stands IN the
way Of early and complete success Of repubiicansm;
aud nothing would help II or hurt US SO much as for
Ohio to 60 over or later just now. You must, one
ind ALL put your souls into the effort Your obedent
servant, A. LINCOLN.
GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT EXPLAINS TO MR..
CHASE WHY HE WOULD NOT RESIGN.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 1861.
MY DEAR GovERyoR-I was happy to receive your
friendly letter, and hope that duty may soon bring
you again to this place
have had no intention OF rosigning, certainly not
In the midst Of national pers. though have but
very limited warrant Of power, and, until within a
few days, had none whatever The Union IS already
the 4th OF March. 1 hope, however to be able to Sc
the peace of this city at that interesting period,
and, may add, with the support OF the President,
which, in respect to means, Is Indispensable.
Time will not allow mo 10 toucn the great topics Of
the day, with which every mind Is filled, but the
papers will tell you all Believe me, with the liveest
OF past associations and the greatest
esteem, yours very truly WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. s. p. CHASE
GENERAL SCOTS HOPES OF HAVING THE
REBELLION CRUSHED AT RICHMOND AND
CoRlNTH.
New YORK, Oct. 23, 1862
MY DEAR SIR am slowly recovering from an at
tack OF innammatory rheumatism, and write with
difficulty
shall extremely regret II tho recent publication
unauthorzed) OF my letter TO Mr. Seward dated March
3, 1861. shall in any degree, prejudice the Union,
having held rom the commencement Of the rebellion
that the South had taken up arms only without
sufficient causo but without color right justice
Hence l have rejoiced at our victories, the land
aad water and ferventy prayed that the rebellion
might be crushed at Corinth and Richmond with tho
least possible loss OF lie necessary TO that object
that is that tho enemy would tall back dispense and
give up the unjust contest. Such have been my un-
varying sentiments and Wishes in all conversations
with all persons. ! have not written a limo tho
subject TIL now. | nope not 10 write another With
the greatest esteem very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Hon. 8. T. CHASE. &c, &c
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
NIB. LINCOLN OBJECTS TO THE. OBNOXIOUS
PLANK IN THE OHIO PLATFORM IN 1859.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 0, 1853.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, June 0, 1859.
Hon, 8. p. CHAsE:-
DEAR SIR Please pardon the liberty take in ad'
dressing you as now do. Il appears by the papers
that the late Republican State Convention ol OHIO
adopted q platform OF which tho following Is one
plank:-"A repeal OF tho atrocious fugitive slave
law" This is already damaging us here. l have no
doubt that II that plank be introduced into the
Republican National Convention It will explode
IL Once introduced, its supporters and It's opponents
Will quarrel rreconciiaby. The latter believe tho
United States constitution declares that fugitive
slave 'shail be delivered up and they look upon the
above plank dictated by tie spirit which declares
fugitive slave ''shall not DO delivered up
enter upon no argument one way or the other;
but assure you tho cause OF repubcansm is hope
something 10 relieve US from It, Your obcdient SER
vant A. LINCOLN.
The New York herald., 1877-10-15
GENERAL SCOTS HOPES OF HAVING TIL
REBELLION CRUSHED AT RICHMOND AM
CoRINTH.
Hon. g. Z. CHASE. &C., &c
MB. CHASE ON THE DIFFICULTIES OF THE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT IN 1864

MBs CHASE On The OF THE
TREASURY DEPARTMENT IN 1864
MARCH 20, 1864
DEAR sR-I much obliged TO you Tor your let
ter and It's suggestions They Will be carefully
expedients for depressing the price OF gold
the congiclon that all such cxpedicnts produce only
temporary effects and that the rebound, wnen thoy
have exhausted their force, often than counter
walls ans benefits given by them.
have good hopes that Congress will tax sufficiently
to produce one-nali our expenditure ana viii take
efficient measures for drivlng out OF the whole
state bank circulation l have good hopes, aso that
the war N TO be prosecuted with more vigor and more
success than ever
Another good sign is found In the fact that Grant,
first among our generals seems to regard economy as
a virtue If these hopes do not lai see no reason
TO doubt our complete financial success. AT present
most without clay, but hopo there will be plenty Of
both before long Yours truly, s. I. CHASE.
JOHN InoMPsoN Esq, New York.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON INTIMATEs TO MR.. CHASE
HIS SELECTION FOR CHIEF JusTIcE-NEws-
PAPER LIES.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, Nov 49, 1864
My DEAR FKIESD--Your welcome note found me IN
bed, where l had been kept Tor some days. IL came
with the healing its wings, Tor was In that condi-
ton that nothing could serve me better than tho
voice OF o friend and friend more enectually than
you. | am better now and again at work, bat with
feeble and broken strength only be restored
by absolute rest and relief from all labor and
This long Tor, and hope soon to have.
Our cause 10 now, hope, beyond oil danger, and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-02
FLYING FOXES.
BIG BATS AT THE AQUARIUM.


There arrived in this city few days ago a remark
able collection of flying foxes reropus edulis) known
10 be the largest the family OF bats. The bat is gen.
orally regarded model OF usiiness, alarming weak
minded persons when seen to hover IN the dusk over
their heads For this reason 1t is interesting TO take
close look in safety ut the largest Kind OF
these remarkable animals. All Of them are found
in Il hanging position; tho had legs, ending in
strong hooked claws, cling to the limbs
of trees and the rest OF the body Is
more or less enclosed in tho wide folded
wing that forms the great peculiarly of these animals.
THIS wing Is really odd, both in form and character.
The whole animal kingdom does not possess It's equal
OF extreme tenderness, yet tenacious and elastic as
indiarubber and warm rs the most delicate human
skim II has long, thin, articulatcd finger bones ike
fantastic spider webs II has been found by recent In
ions that these skinny wings not only perform
their junction of flying but constitute the largest and
mos sensitive organ of touch which ~ to be found IN
nature. II has numerous tender nerves cnding in
thousands OF peculiar organs which closely undcrc mo
roots OF the delicate hairs spread all over The skii
I,y means OF tins great number OF organs OF touch
the animal rs sensitive TO the gcntlcst mo'on OF inc
arr ana Is thus actually able To ''ieci BODY whi'c ~
is stil loot distant. THIS explains why bats never
ny against windows like birds or insects, why bind
animals mud their way about just MS well AS seeing
one. and now they can move IN dark subtcrrnncan
rruttocs and cavcrns MS well as In broad daylight
There claws each winp-a larger one at the
far projecting thumb ana smaller one al the index
both OF them used Tor climbing. IL Is remarkable that
birds exhibit similar ornations as instance
large kind long yed south American waders, inc
unuina, the Bra2ians cnil u lalancdca cornuta),
when has strong. horny shcahs covering The tips o'
two fingers, lar projecting AZ the wrist OF me wings,
ana used Ms effective weapons. The boly OF The Tying
tox is covered ny soft woo'iy HAIR, OF mn agrecab',
brown and yellow color The elegantly sbapeu neao
has moderately long RULED ears, brisk eyes and III
ncutc muzz,c. resembling the head OF neat Italian
greyhound Hence The name. ,
IL very interesting to SEQ the animals feed Tit
solid iood, consisting OF frut boiled rice or tehue
meat IL taken by OF the hind eet ana the cav .
ttttt "A
half hidden by the wing, hanging on inc other 'oo'
they devour and press H. so 10 speak, INTO inc urPc
reaIons Every rulo OF nature Is set at defiance. nc
are very fond of water, hight with a cat'crins mus
Tor IT, and lap II with their extremely long anu tI'
tongue. The flying foxes totally harmless creatures
fculr IN their natural iruit aud insects an
, having IN tins respect nothing in common WIN w
blood-sucking vampires oil SCUM Amcica anoa ~,
INV ever urlv things TO look at. Tho fac specimen
have been purchased by tho Aquarium.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-02
AN NJ. G. SURPRISED.

large number OF tho friends OF Congrcssmnn-cicct
Nicholas Muller assembled at his residence, IN STATE
street. last evening and gave him quite New Years
surprise IN the way OF musical reception, the men,
beers OF the Rothmdnner Lcdcrtacl providing the
vocal and Instrumental treat OF the OCCASION MT.
Muller who bas an exquisite voice. some Of his
friends ray, Llushipgly refused TO sing solo,
but ~ rep.y 10 the CONGRATULATIONS OF the lledertalc
rendered through thor spokesman, Ut otlol Dusscl-
dori lie made neat little spc'cli III which ne wished
nll his friends many returns OF the day. The dental
mart of the entertainment donc ini justice to, aud
aucr tho singing OF several German melodies by the
Rothmnnncr Moderated the reception came to an
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-02
RAILROAD ROBBERS.

Burglars. yesterday morning, broke INTO The depot
of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad 1t
Boonton n. j., mud stole "a small package Of money
and "A number of railroad tickets. They broke also -
good deal OF the furniture. evidently rom pure
cnsscdnc~sn Detective Grlscy. employed ny INC
railroad company arrested Gcurgc WI ians OF Boun-
toon on su-piciun OF beng ono OF me burglars ana
he was locked up at Boonton.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-01-26
The New York Tribune.
THE Leading American NGVSpiptT.'
Largest Circulation
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1T publishes all the The servant Of no
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ELL the truth about ali.
lit is impartial and independent Relieving in
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wlsesi discharge OF t"eir responsibility.
Hit is, as 1t always Was, ess nialiy Republican
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the Republican, lut,; but il be true
To Republican principles. and especially to those golden
doctrines evil service rei"r, ha money the sanc
tity OF the National hath, aud equal Justice to all
usses the South, which formed the corner stones
OF Gov. IL es' admirable letter vi acceptance.
WITS moral tone pure and elevated. The fam
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V-rhe choicest standard and current Literature of
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