Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-04-12

ute books Of this State. Aside from moral consid-
eratlons, requiring the abatement of such nuisances
It would seem that considerations of public policy
alone, were sufficient TO demand their suppression.
Provision should be made without delay, for the
care and management Of the poor OF the City, mas
much as no authority is now conferred upon any
particular city officers, to look after this class OF
persons. The dictates of humanity and Justice.
require that the poor and unfortunate should be
cared and provided for, and that none should be al
| lowed to suffer from absolute want who have not
the means or the ablty within their control for self
support.
The Fire Department recently re OF ganizcd, and
under the control Of its present efficient chief Off
Ger, demands suitable encouragement. The safety
Of property from fire in ,hs City, depends much
upon the facilities afforded to those. who have vol
untecred their services in this useful department.
Rates Of insurance in the CITY, will be chcapcned
in proportion 10 the facilities afforded for the cxtn-
gushmcnt of fires, and the efficiency of the fire
department.
Our Public Schools are alike the property Of all,
and no interest among us, is deserving Of a more
special regard The Influence OF orr schools is far
reaching pervading the moral, political and social
condition Of the entire masses Of society. There is
no field Of human effort, involving such momentous
consequences. as that pertaining to the education
of the rising generation In our schools are ger
minated the durable elements of individual happi-
ness, and OF national greatness. The future hope
of our free republican institutions with al, their at
tcndant blessings pfe-cmneuty rest upon the en-
enlargement afforded TO public instruction. Nor is
there any agency effective in supcrseding an ex-
pensivc police in suppressng crime and diminish
ing eX enditures in the administration of criminal
justice, the diffusion Of knowledge and the con-
scquent promotion Of virtue. It is far wiser econ
omy, to control and shape the mental, rather than
the physical elements. 1t is vastly better to super
sccde az far possible the multiplicity Of criminal
statutes, by engraving the principles Of Justice in
early youth upon the hearts Of all. Sound cdcca-
ton, generally dffused--sustained by an enIght-
ened public sentiment, is one of the most effeotual
remedies for the evils which ailijct society
In the administration Of our city affairs. it is
scarcely necessary for NE to speak of the proprrty,
81 observing strict mpartiuty in the distribution
OF favor, and the punishment Of wrong. In the
enforcement Of the ordinances of the Civ no per
sonal distinction between offenders should be reco-
nlZed-Ao consideration Of wealth, birth, or out
ward circumstances, should be allowed to interfere
in the execution OF impartial Justice Equal rights
and equal privileges al are entitled TO enjoy: and
the City IN the exercise Of its authority, can be 40
respecter OF persons. The officers comprising the
government Of the City. not the representatives
of mere party, nor the Instruments of any sec
tiono interest. And trust the legitimate aim viii
be- the promotion Of the best interests Of the City
the whole CITY IFS present good; the happiness Of
eton; and its prospective influence in bu-
knd commercial enterprise And that the
xESeRTinent of this city, now organized and con
stituted, may be means for the accomplishment
Of these results may be guided in our dahbcra-
tons, by Him. who rules the dcstnies of mankind
April 9TH, 1880. NJ FRANK.
Mr.. Glover moved that the Mayor be requested
to furnish copy OF his address for publication
The motion was unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Aver, it
KeS5ired, That committee OF three be appoint
ed to draft and report rules or bylaws for the gov
eminent Of the Council in its proceedings.
The Mayer, NJ Frank, and George Bennett and
J. V. Quafles, were successfully nominated, and
appointed to compose this committee
On molten of h!r. Aver, il was
ResoIrcd, That the Marshal Of the CITY be d.
Fcctcd to provide temporarily for the wants OF the
poor, until further provision on the subject by the
City Council.
In accordance with provision Of Sec. : Of the
City Chatter it was determined by lot which Of
the Justices !irt elected Shall 20 out Of Office at
lhe end Of one yaIr.
The Cty Clerk acted for J. r. Shalpstein and
!. L. y. ttcs, the absent Justices.
The result was as follows:
Hiram Tuttle and J. X. Sharpstoiu. each. enc
year: and J. l.. V. Yates and George Bennett,
each. ira Yeas
The Marshal was directed to supply rlcl for the
nsc Of the Council, when, on motion, the Council
adjourned.