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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
FREE DEMOCRATIC MASS
Free Democratic Meeting in Wheatland
The WING Convention at Waterford.

This Convention was, in some respects,
counterpart of the Hun'ier Convention which
met at the same place week before.
The matter was openly stated in the Conven-
ton by gentleman from Waukesha, that all
they wanted in a candidate was a man who had
money. The Speaker, in speaking Of Mr.. Du-
rand and his money, measured off long piece Of
his arm, with one of his fingers, as the length Of
the unfortunate deaf mans purse. And one
man from Racine (Which, by the way, was the
only place anxious for the romInee,) pledged
(his reputation" we suppose,) that Mr.. Durand
would eXpend Two Thousand or more Dollars
in the campaign. New and different qualifica-
tons are wanted in This district i'll a competitors
of Mr.. Du1kcc's than are wanted in other Con-
gressonal Districts. The old hunkers thus
acknowledging, that for talent and capabty,
and well earned popularity, they have not a man
In the whole district they dare put in nomination
against him; and because Charles Durkee, by
his uniform beralty and honest disposition, is
poor, they think they can beat him by putting up
candidates who have large piles of money.
An effort to adopt the Baltimore resolutions
was stiled by the Convention. They were in
troduced by the Postmaster of Racine, and he
Withdrew them on the e"sgo~t;~s. c es~"t~
man from Waukesha, who stated thva 6a IS F9o,,
i;u ID II saSS iai6}keossha county.
Acting upon the hint thrown out at the Con
vention, some of the boys called upon u fri end
of Mr.. Durand (who happened to be here from
Racinc) for some Of the spclter to use in the
campaign; but, we unlcrstand, they were cool
" told that Mr.. Dnrand had not furnished him
with money to dsburse, aud that Mr. Durand
himself had gone to Iowa. We don't know how
smart Mr.. Durand is, but we are pretty sure
that if he has baen smart enough to get rich H.
wing in Racine, he is too smart to spend it in
this campaign. Mr. Wells probably will be de-
luded irto the idea ofspending some money since
Mr.. Durand was nominated only to help his
prospects.
Money is an excellent qualification FOR an Of
flee when man has no other.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
Gerrit Smith on Land MONOPOLY:

A few days since the New York Tribune pub
lished a letter from L. A. Hine, of Cincinnati
to Gerrit Smith, on the subject of land monop-
oily and the inconsistency of his (Mr SIS prac-
lice in regard it. The following is Mr.. Smith 5
reply
Peterboro, Monday, Sept. 81, 1852.
L. A. HINE, Cincnnati-Sir: have this mo-
ment read your letter to me in the n. Y. Tr-
bune.
You have been misinformed. You believe
that own six hundred thousand acres of land
1t is true that after my fathers death found
myself 10 be the owner of nearly million OF
acres of land. But long since had rid myself
of almost all of it. In what way it was that
rid myself OF considerable share oft, is for 9TH
ers Qor several thousands of poor people, and
not for myself to publish.
You tell me (perhaps by way of making fun
Of me) that five farms would be enough for me-
| answer that own no farms, and that | should
count it good bargain could exchange all the
scraps and remnants of my fathers wild tracts
for FIVE farms or even three farms.
You are willing that should live in comfort
able simplicity Yon will make big eyes when
tell you that my home would not rent for sew
enty dollars year
Respectfully yours,
GERRIT SMITH.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
ANNUAL MEETING
Of School District No. ], City Of KsHosha.
KENosHA. Wis, Sept. 81. 1852.


Of School District No. ], City Of KSnoIha.
KENosHA Wis, Sept. 81, 1852.
Pursuant to notice, the Electors of said School
District met at the School House. in said District,
on Monday, the 9th of September A. d
1852, and were called TO order by the Clerk, j!
Bond.
On motion, Gen. Michael Frank was appoint.
ed Chairman.
! The Clerk read . copy of his Annual Report
to the CitySSuperintendent. Report accepted
and adopted.
The Clerk also read copy of proceedings of
the District Board in reference to nonresident
pupils.
The Treasurer made his Annual Report as
hereinafter recorded, and on motion the Report
was accepted and adopted.
The Director, J. b. Jilsun, made q state.
ment Of the present position and situation OF the
School and the estimated resources and expenses
of the District for the current year; and recon.
mended that the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars
be raised by the District.
A communication, from J. q. McMynn, Prin-
cipal, was read to the meeting
A motion was made by John Duffy and sec
onded, that this meeting adjourn TO seven O'Clock
p. NJ, for the election of officers of District.
Motion lost-l0 in affirmative, 90 in the neg
alive.
A motion was made by John Riley that the
balong for officers be held open until o'clock
in the evening.
Motion lost-5 in the Alternatives large ma
! orlty in the negative.
| The meeting then proceeded to the election Of
officers. Tho re were 80 votes cast for Director.
of which number, J. B. Jilsun received SO, and
/ there were 6 scattering.
| j. B. Jilsun was declared elected.
There were AZ votes cast for Treasurer, of
which number John l.. V. Yates received %;
o. S Head received g. and John X. Phelps re-
| ceived 5.
/ John L. V. Yates was declared elected,
The meeting then proceeded to ballotior Clerk,
for which office there were SO votes cast, Of
| which number Josiah Bond received IS, and o.
$. Heud,l
| Jo3iah Bond was declared elected.
| Mr. f. Metcalf moved that the sum Of Twelve
Hundred and Fifty Dollars (Sl250,0O) be rails
! ed by the District, for the current expenses Of
the District for the ensuing year.
Motion seconded and carried unanimously.
Andrew Leonard moved that the annual meet.
! ing be held al o'clock p. NJ.
! Motion declared lost
/ 1t was further moved that the District Board
! be authorized TO carry out the recommendations
of Mr. John g. McMynn in his report to the
! District Board, and make the improvement, and
purchase the articles therein recommended.
! The meeting then adjourned sine die.
JOSIAH BOND,
| District Clerk,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

First. Payment of the amount of tuition fly.
ed by the Board, into the Treasury And obtain.
ing the Treasurer's receipt there for.
Second. Upon filing said receipt with the
Dist Clerk, the Clerk shall by written order
direct the Principal of the school TO admit the
person, so paying tert the length of time for which
payment has been made in advance.
Third. That the Clerk inform the Priucipal
that non residents of the district cannot be adj.
United as pupils except upon the written order
aforesaid, and for the length of time mentioned
on said order
Fourth. The Clerk is required to enter the
date OF each order-the person to whom-and the
length oil time for which given and the amount
paid
Fifth. Tuition is fixed OF the following rates ::
IS 90 per term, Upper Department; or a,
two shillings per week, if made less than whole
term.
81 00 per term, Lower Department; or at
The rate Of sixteen cents if for less than whole
term
Dated, Kenosha, Sept. 6, 1852.
J. B. JILSUN, Director.
JNO. L. V. YATES, Treasurer.
J. BOND, Clerk.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
TEMPERANCE MEETING

Last Friday there was Mass Temperance
Convention Of the people Of this county, holden
At the new Meeting House, in the town of Bris-
tJl. The towns were all represented. ard there
was determination evinced by all present to do
the most in their power 10 secure the passage of
"a law similar to the Maine Law, by the lcgtsla-
ture Of this State. y constitution was adopted,
and resolutions passed. Speeches aud address.
cs were made by Rev. Messrs. Piuherton. Grid
ley and Tenney, by DR.. Mckinley, A. B. Jack
son, l. w. Webster J. B. J.lsun, Griffith, ind.
son, Wilcox and others. Ii was rather an inter
esting and exciting Convention. But as we OK.
pcct the proceedings viii be handed in for publ
cation, we shall not 60 more into details, and will
close this rotico by saying that the Ladies Of
HImot God bless them) were there. an en-
couraged the friends Of the cause present, by
their smiles and songs
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
FLAX SEED CLEANER.

We were shown, one day last week, Ma
chine for cleaning Flax Seed. twas got up BY
J. }. PETIT, Esq. of this city, and is an excee-
dinghy clever thing. Simple nils arrangement,
requiring but tritle of power, it is admirably
calculated for the purpose intended. Those who
have Seed to clean will do well to look at It, and
avail themselves Of tile advantage afforded ty it.
1t is now at work at the Store Of Sr.uoxs &
SOY, who are paying outyast quantities q mo-
ney Tor Flax and Grass Seed, as well as all the
other products Of the farm-andthc are prepar-
cd with stock of New Goods and Groceries to
accommodate the public wants aud all they ask,
by way of reciprocity is a very small remuner-
alton to help them pay rents, &c. We know it
will be for the interest Of the buyer to look in
upon them once.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

How SHE LooKs.-So many thousands have
read Uncle Toms Cabin" that the following
portrature of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the
authoress, will doubtless be thankfully received
We find it in the Boston Herald:
Mrs. Stowe is abnut fory years of age, low
in stature, having brilliant, expressive eve.
short features, hair thin and dark, with an occa.
sionaE tint Of grey,and her whole contour, as the
French would say, being expressive of highly
nervous temperament, with quick perceptve
powers of reading the minds of all present at a
glance. All in all, however she is not SO good
looking as her writings had led US to suppose"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

We occupy considerable of our paper, this
week, in matters pertaining to the interest OF the
School and the District We are glad to see thai
the District Board have taken efficient means
to collect the tuition Of the pupils which annual
ly attend the school The fact is, we have the
best school, by all odds, OF any in the State, and
if those who live out Of the district wish TO vail
themselves of the advantages afforded by it, it
is not unreasonable to ask them to paw the small
amount of tuition which is demanded.
We are authorized, by the School Board to say
that pupils from abroad will be admitted while
there are vacancies not wanted by pupil in the
district.
The following is The action of the Board with
reference TO the admission of scholars from
abroad
At meeting of the School Board of School
District No /. City ofKenosha held at the Dist.
Clerks office, Sept. 6, 1852. Present, the Dr.
rector, Treasurer and Clerk. 1t was ordered
That persons not residents within the School
District, should be admitted as pupils into said
school, only upon the following terms;
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

4 Candidate fer Wisconsin Free Soil Demo-
cruts.-Hn. William Z. Kmg, the Loco Foco
Candidate for Vice President, has lately written
letter defining his position on national politics
lie says distinctly that:
l. He opposed the admission of California,
because it was not a slave State
2. He opposed the law aboshing the slave
trade in the District of Columbia because he is
against the emancipating clause wherever pro-
posed.
3, He used his influence to repeal the Mexican
law abolishing slavery in Utah and New Mcxi.
co.
Is Wisconsin ready for the question mil
Sentinel.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
George w. Julian is Coming.
CI1AANLIIo Do M
II. S. DURAND, ESQ, Racine.

CENTERvLLE. Sept Goth, 1852.
5. NJ. BooTH Esq.--Dear sir 81 have re-
celVed yours of Sept. l4th, urging me to make
some appointments in your State. | sha take
great pleasure in doing SO, and will try to stay
week or ten days i'll Wisconsin. shall be in
Cincinnati on the 23d, and consult with LEWIS
and others; after which | will write you when
| can be at Milwaukee, so that you may give no.
ice, and also publish other meetings at points
deemed important. 1t will be in the early part
OF October. Yours respectfully,
GEO. w. JULIAN.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
Judicial Election

We are not able to give the full result of the
election on Monday. The prospect is that Whi-
ton is elected without doubt The other can
didaes are running along so near together, that ii
will be impossible 10 know anything certain IN
til the full returns are in Next week we hope
to be able to give all the figures, if not the Of
fetal result
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

NE" PAPER AT SHEBoYGAN FALLs.-The
Sheooygan Falls Free Press, is the name Of q
new paper, and its politics and morals are deci.
dedIy in keeping with the spirit of the times, ad-
Vocating with ability and zeal the cause of the
Free Democracy, and supporting the progressive
principles Of the Good.
1t IS published by J. A. Smith, Esd and is
valuable acquisition to the cause in the northern
part of the State. We hope every human man
in these regions wiz send for copv.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
MR.. DURKEE'S APPOINT
MENTS

NJ. DURKEE win address the citizens of this
District, at the following places and time:
Burlington, Friday, Oct. /.
Bristol, Saturday, Oct. ?.
Wheatland, Monday, Oct. 4, 8 P. NJ.
Geneva Tuesday evening Oct. 5.
Sharon, Wednesday, evening, Oct. 6.
Daren, Thursday, Oct. 7.
Delevan, Friday, Oct. s.
Sugar Creek, Saturday Oct 9.
Whitewater, Monday, Oct. H..
East Troy, Tuesday, Oct. II.
Eagle, Wednesday, Oct. l3.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

WIDE AwAKE.-The People in the country
are holding meetings nightly, and listening to the
truths of the Democratic gospel as they are ex-
pounded BY its earnest champions. Tonight
there is meeting in the school House near
SHADES, in Wheatand. The editor of this pa.
per will be present and address the meeting.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
Congressional correspondence.
ADVOCATE OFFICE,
Racine, Sept. 18th, 1852.

DEAR SIR
A few days since invited Daniel Wells, Jr.,
of Milwaukee, to Join me in addressing the peo-
pie of this District, on the important questions
now before the public.
As you have since been added to the list of
candidates, for the thirty-third Congress, by a
Wing nomination, recently made at Waterford,
and as there is a wide difference between the
present Wing Platform of principles, and that of
the Free Democracy" extend the same invita-
ton TO yourself.
Ii convenient please reply Immediately.
Very truly your friend and obedient servt.
CHARLES DURKEE.
II. 5. DURAND, ESQ Racine
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

BACK AGA1N.-Charlcy Brown has been to
New York and back again, during the pas, two
weeks, and has already opened some of the rich
goods which he then purchased Everybody
says he has the handsomest stock in town-and
what Is more, they are going off for Cash as fast
as three or four can measure and pack up, and
make the chance
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

The n. Y. Erening Post supports Mr.. PIERCE
Tor the Presidency. PIERCE supports the Com
promise Measures, and is pledged TO them
Among the electoneering documents published
by the Post, and disseminated by it far and wide
IN cheap pamphlet form, is the recent speech of
Mr. SUMNER, in The U. s. Senate, in which he
urgently advocated the unconditional repeal of
The Fugitive Slave law, and the reopening again
OF the whole Slavery agitation. Such is the
consistency of the Post What precious Jew
ell ii is Chic. Daily Times.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

New Books" Journal Of a Trip to Cali
fo~nia,' is the title of modest, yet interesting
little work, which has been laid upon our table
BY somebody who appreciates the good taste Of
Editors. We think it must be highly instruc-
tive to all who contemplate a trip to the land of
sunset and gold.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
MASS Meeting To.laorroxv.

Don't forget the Mass Meeting tomorrow at
Bristol Hotel Kellogg does the honors. He
is not only Host at home; but he is Host
at the meetings of the FREE
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

The Boston Atlas and Post are running the
race OF dlsgraceful pro-slavery rivalry. 1t is
absolutely disgusting to northern man to 500
such serviIity to the slave power. Both papers
are now engaged in the utterly mean business
of proving themselves the most pro-slayerv,-
At what discount manlincss must be in sncba
policy.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

GENEROSITY OF GENERAL Scorr-Mr Eel
lers, who was injured at Columbus by the
premature discharge of cannon while Gen.
Scott was there, died yesterday morning
A subscription of $500 was raised for his fami-
ly. Scott, while the man was living, gave his
wife $50 alterwars, on hearing of the death of
the unfortunate man, he sent his widow check
for Four Hundred Dollars,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

u New Goods and Boxes gre blocking up
the walk in front Of Metcalf, Merrill & Cos.
Store; and by the show of customers inside, we
should think they would be soon contemplating
another trip East. This immense rush is ac.
counted for from the fact that they sell entirely
for Cash, and remarkably low.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

u Messrs. Doan 6 IIawley have opened
rich and beautiful assortment of Fall and Win
ter Goods, and are giving evident satisfaction to
their crowds OF customers. They are honora-
bic men to deal with, and deserve the encourage
ment they meet.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

~ Bishop Chase died at Jubilee, Peoria Co,
Ill.,, on the Goth inst. OF last month. He was
II years OF age.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

NJ The cars are running from Whitewater to
Milwaukee, on the Milwaukee and Mississippi
Railroad
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

D. Casey, present Sheriff, is the nominee for
Assembly, in the Waukesha District. II. d
Barron expected it, but his opponent put two
question to him, in substance:
/. Are you in favor of Land Reform
2. Are yon opposed to the Compromise meas
ures
Mr. Barron answered Yes, and had to walk
the plank.
That's right. Old Hunkerism is resolved to
make every man swallow the Southern pill, or
kick him out.-Free Dem
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
The Banks at washington.

Our readers should give particular attention
to the notes issued by the banks located at Wash
ington. They should recollect that in the whole
District OF Columbia there are only three banks
which have any legal existence whatever. These
banks are the Bank of Washington, the Bank
OF the Metropolis, and the Patriot Bank. All
others are shams, swiudes and wooly horses,
got up to shave the people and take advantage of
the ignorant The legal banks have no author
ity to issue any notes under five dollars. The
shinplaster concerns issue nothing larger than
five dollars. This makes them so much more
dangerous. When they burst up, as they intend
to do within year, large portion of their is
sues will be found in the hands of the industr-
our poOr-our mechanics and laborers.
At the present time there are no less than
fourteen of these institutions which purport to
be located at the seat of Government. We say
purport to be located there, but that is al-not
one of them has banking house, nor would it
be possible to find their offices OF discount and
deposit" with three search warrants and blood
hound One of these swindles gives out that
its bills are secured by "pedge of public
stocks" But how are they thus secured? BY
placing the ''public stocks in the hands of any
public officer! Not at all. But by placing them
in the money drawer of broker-an arrange
ment that affords the bill holder no more securi-
ty than rope of sand would. As long as the
bank finds it profitable To keep the said stocks
in the hands of the said broker, they will remain
there. When it discovers that it is not profta
bic, they will be withdrawn.
The DEPOSIT of Estate Stocks is bat-a
trap to catch gudgeons with. 1t looks very nice
on paper, but when the time comes for levying
on it, it will be non est.
The only way 10 avoid loss by these gags is.
for every man to refuse to receive their bills
Albany hnickerbocker.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

u At the grand Hunker pow-wow advertis-
ed to come off in Milwaukee, on Tuesday last,
at which Cass, John Van Buren,, Shields, and
dozen other great men were to be present, no.
body came but little Douglass
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
The bunker Convention at waterford

If the Milwaukee boys did let the Walworh
boys down easy it was hardly fair to exult over
it soon. Wasn't it enough to cheat Boyd
out of the nomination, who has been seeking it
so long, and who has stifed what abolition SEN
| timent he used to possess in order to obtain ii
! Wasn't it enough to vote him down, % to 7,
without aunting him after he was down ? We
don't dispute but that he was served right, for
can't we remember how our friend Elmore was
served two years ago? But what is the use of
striking man after he is down? BY the prom
Use of paying out money freely, the enosha
boys were bought, and Wells had got the nomi-
nation fairly, or as fairly as the thing is ever
| done in a Hunker Convention. And after the
teams were hitched up, and the passengers were
on their way, what was the use OF stopping and
having a iollifc4ton, and ratification, and eXulti-
fication over poor eternally defeated Boyd and
the Walworth boys in general That's what
we complain of, and justly too, we think, when
it mght have been known that Father Utter had
not been fixed, and his quondam hig-freesoilish
but now huGkcr aid had rot been obtained.--
Our advice now is, as the best and only way OF
mending the matter, ia for the One Hundred
Thousand Dollar nominee Of the Hunker party
to fulfil his pledges, pay out literally, and if he
can't talk, figure" and send hand and fix
the Doctor, or some of the threats of the Star
NAV be fulfilled, and "Walworth be true to her
own interest" and vote for Charles Durkee.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01
SAN FRANCISCO, ODD March, 1850.

J. c. AVER, Esq.-Dear Sir: We have
the pleasure to inform you, that since our advi7
ces of the 5th ultimo, we have disposed of a /
the Cherry Pectoral consigned to our House
From the benefit experienced by those who have
used it, there has grown up here a confidence in
the article which will insure you for tins market
an increasing and permanent demand.
The rapid changes of our climate from! heat
to cold, and heat again, induce, as might be ex-
pected, the affecting and o ten dangerous lung
complaints. Many Of these, within our knowl-
edge, have been so speedily cured by your Prep
aralion, as TO afford, as it were, immunity from
their attacks.
We are daily expecting the next arrival, and
would advise the continuation of your monthly
shipments in larger quantities than hitherto
Yours, &c. ]. G.. CRAM g. CO.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

A bed of coal only FIVE feet below the surface,
has been discovered in Kendall County Illinois.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-10-01

n 1t is already conceded by the most intel
ligent of the bunker papers that Ohio will 60 for
Scott sure-and they are malicious enough to
charge this result to J Ohm p Hale and the other
champions of Free Soil who are showing up
Frank Pierce and Hunkersm.