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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

F. w. Horn, of Washington Co., has been
chosen speaker Of the House, and A. 7. GRAY
Chief CLERK
In the Senate, Of course, LIEUT.. Gov. BzALL
occupies the Chair, and WIN. Hull was chosen,
Secretary.
Both houses have ordered for each member,
thirty copies during the session, of any newspa-
per or newspapers published in the State; one
cory of the Revised Statutes, and postage to be
paid out of the State Treasury.
In the Senate, Mr.. Gale has introduced bill
reenacting the usury laws.
Mr.. Bennett, bill to amend Chapter 1911 Sec
g. Revised Statutes, relating to fees of Witness
es.
Mr.. Hyer bill, repeating the act relating to
the assessment of personal property.
Mr. Huebschlnann, memorial asking of Con-
gress the grant of Fort WinnebagoI for the pur-
pose ola State Penetentiary.
In the House numerous petitions have been
presented, bat none Of general importance, ex-
ccpt several relating to usury laws.
w. K Wilson, introduced joint resolution
resembling resolutions c,nsuring Senator Walk
eE.
ABill appropriating money to reporter OF Su-
preme Court passed.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
INTEREST LAW.

We perceive bill has already been introdu-
ced into the Senate of this state to restore the
Usury Laws TO the Statutes. We earnestly
trust it may not become law. Even the friends
of such measure are unwise in insisting upon
it at the present time. The present law has not
had time to vindicate ITSELF to manifest its true
character, and if now repealed, its friends are
without any evidence that it is not wise and
beneficial law, and they will not be satisfied I'M
til they restore it again to the Statutes But if,
as is claimed the present law is wrong give it
time, and that wrong will be manifest, and its
friends will then neither object to its repeal, nor
seek its re.enactment. We are confident that
let the present law, with reference TO money, re-
main one year longer, and no one will seek to
change it. 1t is beginning to vndicate itself,
and in less than one year it will manifest itself
clear as sunlight, as a wise and beneficial
law. The Madison Argus relates a case where
one Of the editors of that sheet has recently
drawn papers on which money was borrowed at
Is per cent, TO redeem property pledged for mo-
MY at 80 per cent borrowed under the old usu-
nv law. Similar occurrences are Transporting in
this region frequently Capital has come in in
large quantities, and is now seeking market
We have heard of many loans made at twenty
per cent. per annum, and instances of money
seeking borrowers at Is per cent, and we are
told any amount can be had on long time, good
security for II. This is just fairly the beginning
of the operation of the law, and there can be no
question but its eventual effect will be 10 reduce
money to level with its value in other states.
taking into account differences of circumstances.
To establish the old law will be to destroy all
this. BY re-enacting IL per cent. as the legal
rate of money beyond which we shall not and
cannot GO, money will be driven out ofthe mar
ket leaving the business in few unprncipled
hands, and compelling borrowers to pay from 25
TO 80 per cent. for what they get. Money is low
in the eastern states, and Of course free trade is
the only thing that will produce an equilibrium
between the east aud west in this respect. We
do hope then our Legislature will not disturb our
| legislation on the matter at this session. These
frequent changes in important matters prevent
the accomplishment of any thing, by keeping
the country forever in state of disastrous I'M
certainty and confusion. Give the present law
fair tricl, and if it fails Of the end it proposes
then it will be time to repeal it. Let it stand we
cay, another year, and we are confident no one
will ask for its repeal.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
IIOAiGOS.
Anti-Fugilive Slave meeting IN so,ou

At meeting of inhabitants residing in the
vicinity Of the Centre School House, in the town
Salem, held pursuant to public notice, for the
purpose of considering the "Fugitive Slave
Laws" WIN. J. WAGNER, was appointed
Chairman and JESSE HOOKER, Secretary.
The following resolutions, after discussion,
were adopted
Whereas, The notorious Fugitive Slave
Law recently enacted by the American Con-
gfess' winch makes the territory ofthe free states
one wide hunting ground tor man -steaers and
attempts 10 make the people of the free states a
vast army OF shareholders is in direct and pal-
pable violation of the Constitution of the United
States, and ofthe "higher law" TO which we own
allegiance and whereas "all good citizens are
commanded to aid in the execution of this ipiou.
tous act, therefore.
Resolved, That we conclude not to accept the
pest of slave catcher assigned Us by cur represent
tauvcs in Congress; that it is position to which
we do not aspire.
Resolved, That Constitution or no Constitu-
ton, Law or no Law, we will, Gf called upon
to acO resist this Infamous enactment, by all the
means which we should deem justiiabe in re-
sistancc to any attempted act of piracy.
Resolved, That we extend cordial welcome
to any who may be So fortunate as to escape from
Southern bondage, to come among us and we
Will give them food and shelter; and we Shall
feel justified in using such means for their de-
Tense, as we should TO protect our own wives
and children from the midnight assassin
Resolved, That we feel the utmost loathing
and contempt for those base sycophants who,
stoop to do the dirty work OF the Shareholder;
and that we regard with peculiar feelings of alb
horrence and detesation, the dough-tace Mem
bers of Congress who voted for the act under
consideration, or cowardly refused to vote a
gainst it.
Resolved, That the accidental president who
now stands at the head of this government, in
approving the kidnapping bill showed himself to
10 the supple tool of the slave power, and the
prince Of dough-faces and his name ought to
be associated with the infamous memory of Ju-
das Iscarot and Benedict Arnold.
Resolved, That the religious teachers who
sUccumb to pro-slayery public sentiment, and
refuse to "open their mouths for the dumb, and
the religious churches that refuse to exert their
influence in favor Of human freedom, are unwOr-
thy TO be recognized o. representations of him
who came to preach deverance to the captive,
and the opening Of the prison doors to them that
are bound"
Resolved, That the proceedings OF this meet
ing be furnished for publication in the kenosha
Telegraph.
WILLIAM. WAGNER, Chairman.
JESSE HooKER, Secretary
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
The Fail OF the Comet

forty degrees in length, but thin that stars
visible through it. The marvellous of some nos
rummongers nearly long and quite easily seen
through.
The proprietor Of Dr. GUySots Extract Of Ieolc Dock
and SarsapGra however, has occasion suel
tafeS in order to attract public attention
The actual performed by the article, wherever II Ia
introduced is the basis upon which the reputation his
remedy is founded the hundreds ofcercates renew
ed hopesheath and life that are continually flowing in
upon, will prove.
G.Y H"mbugs may flourish FOR q time but a remedy
must possess medicinal virtues establish the repua
ton that Dr. Guysos Yeoao Dock and Sarsaparila has
established wherever it has been used.
See advertisement. 5-34
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

u-In its capacity OF public journal, the Mil.
waukee Free Democrat published an affair of
rowdyism growing out of drunkenness, which
occurred in that city, without however, calling
any names. \ young man by the name of
franklin Tufts, acknowledging of course, the
truth of the article alluded 10 and himself the
rowdy in question, perpetrated a violent assault
upon the author of the article, for which he was
brought before justice and fiued in the sum of
$50 and costs.
In doing what it did, the Free Democrat was
acting not only within the legitimate sphere of a
public journal, but was performing what IS too
often neglected, an imperative duty. 1t would
be supposed then, that an assault of his nature,
striking as it does directly at the freedom of the
press, would meet at the hands of the press pro-
per condemnation, yet there is one press at Mil
waukee, tine Wisconsin, which covertly, insidi-
ously, and sneakingly justfes it, and absolutely
seems to encourage further violations of law of
the same nature. 1t is quite fortunate that the
capacity to do mischief of the conductor OF that
paper is in no degree equal to his apparent dis
position to do it, as it renders it comparatively
harmless
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

LIBERALITY Of the Michigan Central Raj,
road Company learn that the widow of Mr..
SCHENKBERG, late resident of this city who was
killed at the New Buffalo Depot, by the back
ing OF freight train, some sixteen months since,
has received as free gift from the Railroad
Company, $4,000. Mrs. Schenkberg had with
drawn the suit she had instituted against them
The liberal course pursued by Mr.. BRooKs. the
Superintendent of this road, is calculated to make
it the most popular thoroughfare in the United
States Wisconsin,
Why popular Does our bachelor friend of the
Wisconsin expect all the married ladies Of the
country will forthwith send heirhusbands over this
Road
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

At an adjourned meeting Of Southport Lodge No Z, of
Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons, held in Masonic
Hail. tn the City of kenosha the evening OF January 9th,
A. D. 1851, a L. 1851, the following preamble and
lutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We have learned with deep that il has
pleased Almighty God call from time eternity while
soourning in the far distant land Of California friend and
brother, Doctor 7. p GREEN who, about nine months
since, parted from full ollie and hope and WhereGS is
q custom with time honored institution when the hand
of death has been laid upon BROTHER thus TO testify
respect for his memory therefore in conformity to that
o well from the promptings of fraerna feel
ings, therefore
ReSotUed, That the Lodge of which he recently q
member and tho fraternity at Iargo have sustained by his
death an rreparable loss.
ReSoiyei, That do most sincerely unite with the af-
ccd widow of the deceased In mourning the loss OF
departed brother, ondy hoping that loss may be his
great gain.
Resotcd, That testimony Of the sincerity Of our grief
the members of this Lodge will the usual badge of
mourning for the space Of thirty days from this date
ReSo!re, That the Secretary of This Lodge be instructed
transmit to the family OF deceased brother copy of
these resolutions under the seal Of the LODGE and that these
resolutions be published in the city papers.
Done by order OF the Lodge,
J. p. MERRILL, Secretary
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

THE WEArHEa.-The weather, thus far,
since winter was duly announced by the altman
&C, has been truly remarkable on account of its
mildness We havo had very little freezing
weather at any time, and for number Of days
past it has been as mild as April, and not unire-
quently bland and pleasant sun shine. How
the weather so unusual for the season, may affect
the health of our people, or the winter business,
we do not know exactly, but we should hardly
think it was favorable for either.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

We perceive petition in circulation paying
the Legislature to submit to the people of this
city, the question whether they desire the pres
ent name of Kerosha continued, or would pre-
fer that Of Southport re-established. We are
not much prejudiced in favor ofthe present name,
but would prefer it to any further changes. 1t
does not strike us a matter Of much Importance
what the place is called, but we do conceive it Of
considerable Importance that its name be not fire.
quently altered
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
United States Senator.

Since the assembling ofthe Legislature many
:pcculations have beea INDUCED in and conject-
uros made, with reference to United States Scna-
tor, by our brethren of the press. Next Monday
will probably decide the matter, so that specula-
ions which may prove to be nothing but specu-
lations, it is not profitable to indulge in. We
earnestly hope in this important matter, that our
representatives in the Legislature will forget
every thing except the honor and interest Of the
people whom they represent. Let them lay aside
temporarily at least, their "small beer" politics ;
forego for time, their personal ambitions and
their log rolling and petty schems to accomplish
personal ends, and act with an eye single to the
highest good Of the whole people of the State
Oar Senator a, Washington is under the eye of
the whole world. The representatives of all ma
tons are there assembled and assuredly, from the
character of the Representative will they infer,
the character Of the people whom he represents
Wisconsin has stood fair in this respect; she row
stands fair. Is it not important TO maintain this
good standing. Let our representatives be a
credit to us. Let them truly represen: the mo-
rality, the industry, the integrity, the calnness.
and stability which alone make a people good
and state great. There isa responsibility rest
ing upon our Legislature in this respect and we
do hope they will prove themselves nobly equal
to the task.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

The morality Of the Milwaukee Wisconsin,
certainly grows refreshing, and must commend
itself to the law loving law abiding people of the
State as worthy of patronage In one article it
pronounces Just" the acquittal of an individual
who had committed murder and in another art-
Gle in the same sheet fecates itself that a res
Ponsbe individual Of that ciIy is willing to pay
$3.50 towards the expense of cowhiding Booth
of the Democrat
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
A FARMER OF GRANT.

Nh. EDITOR While many OF our friends,
wise as well as unwise, are doubling and dsbe-
ievlng the truths Of HOMEOPATHY it is fact that
the investigation is going on and whenever it
is made thoroughly, in candor, and with an un-
prejudiced mind the result is full conviction of
its reality. Especially is this case where such
investigation is made by scientific and cultiya-
ted mind, capable of putting it practically to the
test. Let it be tried strictly according to the
directions Of the masters Of the science, and both
the truth Of the Homeopathic princi pies and the
efficacy of Homeopathic remedies will be cstab
lished beyond doubt.
As an evidence in confirmation of the above
statement, may be given paragraph contained
in a letter written in London, dated Sept. 18th,
1850, to the PhiIade pha Evening Bulletin, from
which paper the following extract is made.
The correspondent says:
have made the acquaintance Of several Of the
most eminent HomRopathists in London, Drs.
Dudgeon, Laurie, Quin, Curie, and others; have
visited their hospitals and dispensaries. They
arc very attractive men-learned, and very cordi-
al. | find them instructive and agreeable in
high degree. They are much interested, and OF
course have become so, in a recent Development
Of homeopathy an France Il has recently ap-
peared that Dr. TeSsier, physician of the Ho-
tel Dieu, great hospital in Paris, the very name
of which is Identified with those of the greatest
physicians of the world and to be physician in
which is evidence at once of high abty-I say
it has appeared that DR. Tessier has been for sew
eral years past silently testing the claims of Ho-
mGopathy in his hospital practice, and has now
come out decidedly in its favor having renowned
all other practice in his toards for the space of oo
years. He has published his experience ofthe
homeopathy treatment of pneumonia and chol-
era"
In addition would briefly say, that although
scores of men in humble life unknown beyond
the sphere of their usefulness may make the
same kind ofexperiments and arrive atthe same
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
Aenosha Young Mems, Asaocia1ion

The following question will be discussed Mt the
ting to be held at the Court House on Tnesd"y NEE
January 81 1851. va N"' Evening,
ResOred, "Ihat man, by nature, is totally deprayed.
T. 7 Wa - - ADhN1 plsfVfANTs. Neg.
- j. r. SHARPsTEIS
BY request Mr.. SoBoLEsKI will lecture bce,ro a.,
Cation A general attendance requested WIG 'S'o'
a. A. GRIFFITH GO.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
Tire Changes of gcmno-.,,.-o

Sudden changes from warm chilly woother a-a ,,,,.
vorGbe to health; and is fact unyersalv odo5 10,
heat and moisture are powerful agents in pr6dncn,, ;n
and that constant dry or constant weather are hh ~
vorabe to Its generation II does signify what ~ % 90
may be ague Il may be bilious fever; may be yellow
t5yer il may be dysenery; il may be rheumatism: il ms,
be bronchitis it may be collie may be constipation of H.
bowels: il may be inflammation of the bowels; il may be in
amation of the stomach; may be anervOus Affection hut
still tits disease. and disease durable by BrGndrelh Pills
because hey oil impurities from the body all thai
can IN feed the further progress Of the maady
nomatter how called thus these pills only the most
proper medicine but generally the only medicine need
or ought to be nsed.
CASE OF COSTINENESS CURED.
man had no passage for week. Took alap, salts SEN
ma castor OH croton oil caomel, nicciions-a of no use
Bowels hard and turmid. Pain excessive. Recommended
cold quicksilver. Doctor says there is very little hope
ncighbor brings III box of BraRdTeths Pills the Doctor
consents they be tried Takes hour Aner
the third dose, they operate and cleanse complies
ly after two three doses, he well and went Ia
work. Brsrdrcths Pills, - cents per box
Sold By N. Sanger, d. b. StarkwOGther p P. GrsenfS
Co., KGn0shG.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

The Boston ChronoIype, the Boston Republican
and the free soil paper it was proposed to publish
in Boston, have all been merged into one paper
called the Commonwealth" The editors are John
G. Palfrey, Richard Hillrcth, and Elizur Wright.
The first named Of these gentlemen is well known
as an able ana fearless representative in the last
Congress, from Boston; the second is the author
of Hldreths history Of the United States, a yalu-
able work, and the third needs eulogy as his
editorial works speak for him louder than can any
quantity of words from any quarter. We are sorry
to part with the ChFonotype, and have doubts
whether its place can be filed nevertheless il can
not reasonably be supposed that the addition of two
such names as Palfley and Hildreth to the edtori-
al strength will diminish the value Of the pay err
The cause to which it is devoted is the cause Of
freedom and human rights. and we can wish it no
better success than enc corresponding with the me-
rit of its cause and the ability with which thatcause
will be advocated. The subscriber to the weekly
Chronotype, will receive the Commonwealth.
T.. s. 4 lac num1e, of the Commonwealth states
that the gentlemen named above are not exclusive
" is editors. The Trustees are determined to pro-
cure for the paper the best talent to be found de
string that it shall make its way rather from its in
trnS!e merit, than upon the strength Of any mere
Names
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
The Milwaukee Free Democrat. thinks we


are in error in our estimate of,he business value
&C., of the rail road being constructed west from
that city. II argues that the country through
which it passes, will furnish vast amount of
business and that if the communication with
New York is suspended for while in the year,
the business of Milwaukee will yet be sufficient
to make the road valuable 1t may all be so and
we shall not be sorry if it should so prove, yet
we are pretty we'll satisfied that we were right
in our view. There is one contingency men,
toned by the Democrat, which of course will
alter the state of affairs and that is the consruc-
ton of road along the lake shore to connect Mil
waukee and Chicago. We look upon this as
absolutely essential TO the salvation of Milwau-
keeand the road she is constructing west as we'll
as to other cities on the lake north of Chicago;
but we fear, if the Rock river valley road is con-
slructcd it will be long time before this one on
the lake shore is built. Nothing but great abun-
dance of capital will bring it about. In the mean
time we would refer the Democrat 10 the follow
ing opinion from the London Times, as cores
ponding with our opinion, that all the business
of the country will eventually seek the most rap
id means of transportation. The Times says;
"But the quicker the conveyance of intelligence
and travellers, the quicker too must be the con-
veyance of goods At all events, the more cer-
tain is the swifter conveyance to take away all
profit from the slower We say that when
men have the electric telegraph to convey their
orders and receive answers, the very quickest
mode and means for the transportation of goods
will be pressed into service and it is folly to ex
pect rail road terminating on lake Michigan
frozen up from three to four months in year,
to compete with roads connected with New
York all the year round.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
THE MARKETs.-Ther eceipts of Wheat

THE MARKErs-There receipts Of Wheat are fair
notwithstanding the growing unfavorable condition
of the roads. Prices as follows:
KENosHA, Jan l6.
WHEAr-Winter, 5sa65 Spring, 45a54.
OATs-25a27 cts. per bush
CoRN-lS cts. in the ear
FLoUR-Wheat, 300a4,25.
CoRN MEAL-75c to 90 per hundred.
PoRK-4 00a4,50 per humid.
BEES, 50a4,00 do
RACINE, Jan. 7.
Winter Wheat 70a75c.
Spring do 47aGOc.
Oats, 23a35c.
Corn, sic.
Beef, S,00a4,00.
Pork, 3,50a4,00.
CHICAGO, Jan. Is.
We notice salesof 7Sl blu spring wheat at 55a6l
ISL do corn, sheied, at 36c-37 do do, in the
ear, at 3Oc-300 do OATS at 8 4c-6 bu barley, at
65c-3l0 hogs at 3,50a3, 56a77, and % bbls. wills
ky, Fuller's brand, at 2Ia23c.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. IA.
Wheat comes in from the country little more
freely--70aSOc quoted for the best winter
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

A Building Society, with capital Of 100000
is now organized in Buffalo, and will make ap-
pcation to the Legislature this winter for an act
of Incorporation.
LONG Snow SroRM.--A friend who has watch
ed the weather closely for the present month
says it has showed every day more or less, since
the eth Dec, making, if you please, snow
storm of twenty-three days.-Rochester Adler
tiser, lst inst.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

Monday next is the day appointed by the Cover
nor, for the special election to fill the vacancy in
this Senatorial district To-day, Thursday the
Democratic Convention to make a nomination as
sembles at Jacksoa's Our paper goes to press this
afternoon, but we hope to be able to announce at
least the name of the Democratic nominee.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17

Contrary to expectation F. w. Horn of
Washington county, has been chosen Speaker
of the House, BY a vote of 40 to "a for all others
Mr.. Horn has had considerable experience in
Legislation, and we know of no reason why he
will not make good speaker
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
EXCErSENrs CuuRCur

meetings of the Brethren of the Excelsior Church
'.ation VIII hereafter he held in the HALL on the 80
@ moor OF the "uarlos Building, Main street. on SIM
days Forenoon and Afernoon All The usual church hon
1b INN nexE forenoon discourse may be expected
subjects us may be Presented ~ ~ ~ VI saSL
{ y All are invited toaterd