Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1850-08-30

sentiment in this end of this Congressional dis
trict, relative to the reelection of Mr.. Dnrkce
IT might be going most too far to claim perfect
unanimity on the part of the people, in favor of
his return, but it seems to be as near il as was
ever obtained on any subject During tour of
three days in which we came in contact with all
classes of politicians and people, we failed to find
the first man hostile to the reelection of Mr..
Durkee, and not more than three who hesitated
TO express themselves in favor of him as their
hrst choice and only choice, in whatever shane
his name might come before them. Wehad nre-
viously strong confidence that Mr. Durkee was
The choice OF majority at least. of the people of
THIS region, but we were surprised to find the
sentiment apparently unanimous, embracing
equally all parties. As an evidence. we called
upon three individuals in succession, the first
'ate free soil representative in the legislature the
next his bunker opponent for the same place. and
the third wing postmaster. They all cheerful
~ gave their names requesting Mr.. Durkee to
be an independent candidate and also volunteered
top procure the names of their neighbors. And
this was simply an evidence, indeed a part Of the
general feeling. We have spoken of what we
have observed. 1t might naturally be- sunnosod
that the causes which would produce this state
OF affairs In this end of the district, would do it
elsewhere, end we have abundant evidence that
such is the case. 1t is common all over tho
district, except perhaps the northeast corner
and we feel quite certain that majority of -,
the voters of the district are ready ard wilI;no
anu WILL II opportunity offers, sign the call re-
questIng Mr.. Durkee to become an indono,do,.
candidate. And what is the cause of tbis oon
dltlon OF things? Simply that in the person IF
MI Durkee, the people have representative. and
they seem determined to hold on to him. He i
one OF them, their feelings are his feelipos their
interests his, he truly represents them and thew
nave no disposition to lose him through the trick
cry of mere politicians.
Inc appearance of matters is truly gratifying
not because of the prospect of Mr.. Durkeo,s
elevation, but of the emancipation of the peonle
neatly, When we look back. indeed look Of tho
present, and see the manner in which tho ,oonIo
are msrePresented by the ambitious. scbemino
selnsh politicians who have been entrusted with
the government, the hope which is held ont that
the people OF this section are determined 70 main
tam the share of the government thew hold in Tho
person OF Mr.. Durkee, is very gratifying. The
rear that democratic principle is to be ieoparded
by the course Of the friends of Mr.. Durkae will
40 Tor the politicians who are ambitions of bis
pace but we think it will frighten very few sem
s'ole men, The true democratic principle is that
winch subserves the interests of the masses 9th.
people, and we should like to know what nrnci.
PIE OF human nature it is, that would promnt the
P0oPle 10 rise spontaneously and demand that not
io' tnelf interests. People may sometimes be
uecei'ea 10 their injury BY the studied efforts of
designing men, but the spontaneous sentiment IF
Inc popular heart is the very essence of true de-
mocracy and can't be any thing else. Show ms
the man who labors and we will show You the
'rue democrat, and the man who is endorsed bv
Tue iaoorng masses. may claim nomination
more regular, and democracy better slammed
than could be had by all the conventions which
Laoorlng man, who, of Gods creatures has an
'l'ority 10 question your democracy? Don't do
tH'S' or don't do thai, says the da ndv politician
VINO never, perhaps, did stroke of profitable Ia
DOR In his life, or you are no democrat Who
gave linn authority to question your democracy?
10 what you please ;-your patent of democracy
Is IN an honest heart and hard hand. and ne lone
as you retain these your democracy will not bo
]eoparded. Let then all who want Mr.. Durkeo
say so, and when the time comes GO TO the nolls
ana vote Tor him, and the work SO auspiciousIv
commenced will be carried to complete success.
ana the capacity of the people to govern them
serves without the Intervention of either kings Or
Potcans,will be fully established in this section
IMPORTANT DECISION FOR PRNxevr
at trlai OF some fugitive slaves at HARRISBURG.
Tor stealing the horses which they rode upon. tho
Court decided that slave who steals horse to
escape from slavery with, commits no criminal
ottence-upon which decision, the slaves were
Immediately discharged. Whereupon, about a
dozen men from Winchester, Va, attempted to
seize and handcuff the slaves Several of the
negroes were wounded, as well as the masters.
In the general melee which ensued. The Court
Immediately issued warrants for their arrest and
masters and slaves are now shut IN in the walls
OF the same prison, TO await trial for assault and
riots.
we are not certain as to the grounds of the |
aoo'e righteous decision, but it is quite reasona
able suppose that it arose from the doubt which
necessarily existed, (both being property) wheth-
er the slaves run away with the horses or tho
horses with the slaves. 1t was not attenon,ea -
be proven that the slaves appeared with the bor.
ses on their backs; on the contrary it was in ev-
idence that the reverse was the fact, which of |
course left the presumption the strongest against
the horses, and led TO the acquttal of the slaves
The slave owner, who claims thathis horses and
slaves occupy the same level, will no doubt COM
nehce suit against The horses without DELAY.
Neawait the decision.