Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-27

Inc editor OF the Wisconsin Argus is ou'
upon the Wisconsin Phalanx, and opposes
giving it the charter it asks from the Legis-
lature. The editor says he has never enter
tanned very favorable opinion of this new
organization of society. What does he know
of it? Has he had any experience in the mat
Ter, or even witnessed the practical workings
of the system? We presume not. He has
probably read Of it, and finding something
conflicting with his preconceived prejudices,
is determined, Notwithstanding the most sa-
tisfactoTy evidence ofi,s beneficial tendency,
TO cry aloud and sp,re not The main
ground of opposition is based on the demo-
cratic principle Of opposition TO monepolics.
We will not so insult the understanding Of
The editor as to suppose that he does not see
a vast difference between what is hero asked
for and what constitutes the ground of de-
mocraiic opposition 10 charters. These are
not men combined together for purposes of
speculation, but an industrial association,
combined for the purpose Of economy, that
the labor ofther hands may yield them some
thing like an adequate return. They nei-
,her ask nor desire special privileges at the
hands of the legislature; they ask to be in
corporated because existing laws mako an
act of incorporation necessary to enable
them to hold property in their associated ca
pacty. Ii is desired only as matter of con-
venence; it will not increase their wealth
nor strength, a particle, but only simplify
and facilitate their mode of business. But,
says the editor, what is to prevent their GER
tficates of stock from circulating as money?
Permit u. TO answer thi. question by asking
another; what is TO prevent the squat looking
building. by courtesy denomina.sd a capitol.
from using the wings appended TO it on Ell
'her side, and flying away! Can you tell Go
vernon? In the first place, the stock is not
transferable except on the books of the as
ISOLATION; in the second place, there are no
certificates issued for less amount than
$25; and in the third place, the certificates
do not profess to be redeemable either in
specie or current bank notes. Really, the
editors brain is prolific in bugbears, when
such objections as these are conjured up.
In second article, the editor objects to
certain powers granted the officers of the
Association, and says the only restriction up
on the power, is the assent Of majority of
those governed. Will the .apient editor
be so good as tell US wherein this is not bet
ter and more democratic than ary govern
ment with which he is acquainted In the
first place, the members OF the association
choose their rulers, and in the next place
their assent must be had, before enac,ments
can take effect. Yet the editor calls this
requiring the obedience of cattle, &c. We
look upon the attack as the result of pre-
JUDGE, without reason, and we trust it will
have no effect upon members Of the Legis-
lature
A great share of the individuals compo-
sing this association, are from this county.
We know them to be industrious. honest.
and intelligent. Their present effort 10 re-
organize society, IS watched here with deem