Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-18
LEGISLATIVE Assembly.

II. n WELLS, Esq. OF Milwaukee, has been re-
elected President OF the Council the names Of
tie o,har officers of both branches, were given in
our las, ". W Wyman of the Express, was
elected to do the incidental printing Of tie House
The contest between the democratic papers, the
Argus and Democrat, and the impossibility OF ar
ranging the difficulty led to this result-six demo
Gratis, friends OF the Argus,) voting for the wing
printer on the final ballot
We see but little in the proceedings which have
reached US that would be likely TO interest our real
ers
Petitions in favor Of aud remonstrances against.
the formation of new county cut of territory to
he taken from Racine and Walworth counties, " ere
presented and re.erred There is but Slight pros
pect that this or any other project Tor county diyi
sion VIII be successful.
We notice number of applications for divorce
and the introduction OF bills Tor granting them
This is very objectionable kind Of legislation
and is prohlbe by the new Constitution for Wis
cousin. Its in lew OF this prohibition, doubtless
that so many applications arc now made lordivorce
1t is the last chance for tie accomplishment OF
such objects by legislative action
Petitions for the incorporation of company to
construct plank road from Racine 20 Rock River
were presented and referred 4 bill in accordance
with the prayer Of the petitioners has doubtless ere
this been reported.
Mr. Lowell, Of the Council, introduced a bill to
,acate alley in the village OF Southport-also,
bill Tor the renewal Of tax warrant in the village
Of Southport. Both were read first ana second
times
The Wisconsin Argus says" The impression
which has to some extent prevailed, that tile present
session would he very short one, is beginning 10
give way 10 the opinion that it viii be continued 10
the usual length, compared with those Of the last
Two or three years. Indeed, this must be 50, unless
they dismiss, summary, large amount OF business
winch is beng pressed upon their attention.
10 determine as to the probable length Of the
Sc sion it is only necessary to know how much
money has been app:, p:a,ed for the payment OF
legislative expenses.
PARK FnR.-lhc Ladies Far designed to raise
funds Tor enclosing and improving the Park in the
south ward, was splendid affair and its proceeds
came fully zap 10 lie most sangure expectations.
Enough was raised to accomplish the object de-
sired, so tina. we shall soon have our public ground
enclosed and otherwise omamented in a style such
the good taste Of the spirited projectors of the
enterprise shall direct.
BELL FAIR-Th;s IS yet to come off, and will
most probably be the last for tie season The OBJ
iect is 10 raise funds 10 purchases Fell for the Con
gregatoQal Church Durkees Hotel, and the eve
n:ngs o, the 9th and 18th of March, the place
and time designated Tor the fair by notice pub
iancd. AS this is the last opportunity CT the kind
tie gentlemen are likely to have for some time, to
display their lbecoity, and the extent to which
they able and disposed to appreciate and patron
izc pr1isewocthy objects 1t is to be presumed OF
course that the attendance will be general and that
the occasion viii be one Of overGowjng good feel
i1a qualification, aad enjoyment, on all bands. Tie
ladies viii do their par,-,ncy Always do--and We
have 10 idea that gentlemen viii be found back
ward OF delinquent