Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-04-11


literally, being assured as we NAV that fremen
are ever mindful of their duties. and never I'M
grateful for kndnesscs. Dutv dictates that |
should recommend u speedy completion of the
ne" Engine House erected in the south ward.
that 1t be made comfortable at least Allow me
also, gentlemen, in this connection. to call your
attention to that necessary, yet neglected portion
OF our city property, the Hook and Ladder ap-
pafatus Clearly there is nothing more impor-
taut 10 the fire department than that company
should be organized TO use this in case of a fire
would recommend therefore that you make an
effort TO have such company organized.
ny an actof the last Legislature the sale OF
Intoxicating Liquors is made legal under certain
restrictions and limitations. This subject has
aGtated not only this city, but the whole country.
ard Legislation has not only been various and
changing in other and older States. but it has
been so in Wisconsin. There are honest diff
terenees OF opinion upon the best mode Of sup.
pressing intemperance Some think there should
be no law il regard to the matter, bnt throw all
upon their moral responsibilities Others think
tiiat 1t is as proper subject oflegslation as any
other. Some there are who think there should
be no license; others think there should. Ishall
take sides with none, but leave moral and LEGAL
causes to work out their own effects But while
VIII give no judgement upon any of the above
questions, yet am strongly of opinion that so
long as tie Legislature have deemed it expcdi-
ent to pass law, that the law shonld be enfor-
ced, and that if any sell contrary to the provisions
OF tie Statute, they be made to s lfftr the PEN
atty OF the violation. The law has made il your
duty to grant or retHsa licenses, and | would
commend the subject to your careful considpra-
ton.
eve live in an age of light and progress -
Good health is admitted to be indispensable to
usefulness and happiness. But without a good
sanitary condition Of the city, without clean-
ness IN every street, alley ami pool, we have no
right to expect thar Consistent providence will
contradict itself and grant lis this precious boon
1t viii be your duty then, gentlemen, to see that
all NTH, stagnant water, every thing in fact which
can supcrlnduce disease, is removed, and that
our city is Kept iron that terrible dis ease,
the cholera; and from all epidemic ills. In this
connection would call your attention to the con-
dluOn OF our streets, drains and side walks 1t
is to be hoped that tue day is not far Distant when
we shall see good streets, drains and side walks
IN every part of the city. Such improvements,
especially side walks, while they are not very
expensive, add much to the beauty, reputation
and comfort Of our city.
feel constrained to call your attention, and
especially that of the Marshal, to the mpor ,ance
of proper regard of the Sabbath. feel sure
that this community will sustain me, when say
that the Sabbath, III this city, is most reckcssly
disregarled, and more especially by the young,
| ask no one to revere the Sabbath from any su-
parstilious consideration, vet believe and eXpc-
Renee has proved, one day in seven is none too
much for mental and moral culture, self eXamin-
alton and the contemplation Of subjects eternal.
This is the common sentiment Of all enlightened
christian communities, and these views Of the
people must be regarded In one sense it may
be said. tAut the voice of an intelligent and viru-
Gus people is the voice Of G2d, and when that
voice Is heard it strikes terror to the hearts OF the
wicked and pcrverse. Do ask too mach then
when beg that the police power of this city
should be directed to surprising all disturbance
on the Sabbath as well is nj hts and other times.
When W. reflect that the governmental and lu-
dicial stations not only of our city, bat state and
nation, will soon b. flied by those who arc now
youths, and that As they are trained up, 50 will
be their and or de,tinias When we reflect,
say upon these facts, think YOU will agree
with me, that too mach restraint cannot be put
Upoa the yoa,h Of this city, particularly upon
The Sabbath day. let boys become slaves to
jaoir passions, AID then it becomes impossible TO
govern men. We, as city fathers, mast be guar
dams of the youth.
Thus have in few moments, hastily review
ed some of the most responsible daI.a that will
deycIre upon us The coming year. Upon your
e.l,trts depends much the health, happiness, rep
citation, ana prosperity of our city. With full
confidence in yoar ability AMI disposition to dis
charge yoar duties faithfully, and TO assist me to
dIscha. &c niue, and with hearty assurance up
I ...N III !. 4
the coming year !yau;agcous to our cncrpri-
sing city. now relieve your patience by re-
guessing the aldermen to meet at the City Hall
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