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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

LAKE SHORE RAILRoAD.-The prospects
for the speedy commencement of this road
are now quite encouraging. 1t now seems
to be certain that the contract for building
the road from the State line to Milwaukee
has been taken by Messrs. Bishop d Co., of
Bridgeport, Connecticut. We hope what9v-
err arrangement has been made, is not de-
pendent on contingencies, such as may tend
q to protract the commencement or early COM
pletion of the work. 1t is said the work will
be begun within the present month. The
contractors are represented as being men full
ly responsible, and as having the energy and
ability TO press the work forward with all
reasonable dispatch. In the mean time, it is
stated that the road from Chicago north to
the State line will be completed within the
year. This being the condition of the Lake
Shore Railroad, it will allow the entire ener-
gies of the people of this city to be employ
ed IN furthering our western road to Rock
River.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
County Credit for Rail roads.

No bill was passed by the legislature allowing
the credit of this county to be pledged in aid of rail
roads, and the same was the case with reference
to Racine co. All such measures were killed I'M
less unanimously asked by the county representa-
tivcs, which unanimity did not prevail among the
representatives from these counties.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
STRAYED
1853. W
BOOTS, S HOES
Leather and Findings.
LYMAN G GAGE.

at the Old Stand Of +. W. Lyman, So Nan
HWAVE on hand a large supply OF CUSTOM WOh
LII the first quality whichthey will sell at
Low and uniform Prices.
Mr.. LYMAN Is now East, and viii sooa return shs
LARGEST and BEST ASSORTMENT Of Boots ana W
offered in this market. "A
Many ofthe Goods were manufactured expressly p"
and for quality and price cannos be surpassed. h,'
SHOE FINDINGS OF ALL KlNDs
SHOE AND HARNESS MAKERS viii st sll INC 81
good supply of Leather from the Tannery OF me ~
SHh LEATHER COMPANY, 70, sale at the Sso'e
man q Gage. ,,s4
The former proprietor returns thanks 10 DIS DUE
customers for their liberal patronage and sohcils
firm continuance Of the same. I'll
April. 1853.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
For the Tele graph ,

Va 'no Acte Srupns
MEssFs. EDiroRs The people of Dist.
No ought to visit the Public School
They know little of the system of teaching
that has been adopted. They ought not to
wait until the close of the term examina-
ton MAY or MAY NOT be test of progress.
Examination shows where a school IA.
not what progress it has made. We ought
10 CALL TO-DAY. If we have no more time
than halt hour, let us spend that. Our
teachers endeavor to discharge their duties
doubtless; if they succeed let us cheer ana
aid them, if they fail, let us ASCERTAIN rur
FACT and DISCHARGE THEM.
Two weeks remain of the present term
During this time every resident of the Dist,
ought, If possible to visit the school. Each
OF us can save an hour, if we wish. for tbis
purpose. We need not fear that we shall in
terupt the exercises. The School Board. the
teachers and the scholars invite ALL to visit
the school.
We fully accord with the sentiments ex.
pressed in the foregoing communication:
there Is no doubt a great remissness of duty
among our citizens in respect to- our Public
Schools 1t is not sufficient that the people
provide literally the pecuniary means neces-
sary for the support of schools. In order to
their more general success, they need the
personal influence and cooperation of every
friend of education. All the future homes
and expectations of our country and human
ity, depend for their realization upon the ed
ucation of the rising generation. There are
no doubt great numbers of parents in this CT
ty, who have children in our public schools
and who have never been within the walls
OF one of our school houses during school
hours. The present term of the school in
Dist No. IN this city, will close in about
two weeks, and every citizen who feels an in
terest in the progress of the school, should
visit 1t before the close of the term. II Is
/ generally the practice to visit schools on ex-
animation days, but such occasions frequent
ly furnish but imperfect exhibitions of their
| real condition and management.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
Legislative Expenses.-Ho,v made.


The cost of newspapers for the Legislature at its
late sitting, was about $1,000 postage of members
about $4,000. The Chief and Assistant Clerks
were paid SIS per day; subordinate clerks, So, So;
Sergeant-at-Arms, 81; assistants, postmasters and
messengers, 50 and 81; wood savers $3.50; ma.
king in all some six or eight thousand dollars for
these services. Here we have in the items men,
toned about $4,000 expenditure, great share of
which we look upon as entirely unauthorized and
unnecessary We can find no more authority for
members Of the legislature making the people buy
newspapers, maps and books for them, and pay
their postage, than to buy their hats and boots
and so far as officers are concerned, whilst they
have at least twice as many as necessary, we do
not believe, because the pay comes out of the pab
lie treasury, that therefore these officers should
have three or four times as much as any ndvidu.
al would pay for the same services. We believe
five thousand dollars would pay all necessary incl
dental expenses of the legislature, yet we have in
the items mentioned, twenty thousand dollars
which is fair sample of the way in which and the
places where, the hard earned taxes of the people
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

Gs- The fare from Buffalo to New York,
by the central line of New York rail roads,
is to be reduced to $3.50. This, it strikes us,
is more reasonable than the fare from here to
Buffalo.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

EF Those who sent money to Madison by
G. L. Sholes to pay taxes, interest on school
lands, school monies, DC. will find their reg
rlar receipts by calling at this office.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

. kENosHA Musical AssocIArIox.-This
Association holds its meetings every Wednes-
day evening, at the female seminary. It is
composed of some of tho best vocal and
instrumental performers in this city, and
its object is TO elevate the standard of music.
The Association eontemplates giving pub
lie concert in the early part of May next !;
and we earnestly hope it will meet with suit
able encouragement by our citizens. The
cultivation of high order of music has an
influential tendency to create distaste for
low and demoralizing amusements.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

APPOINTMENTS For MILWAUKEE
alb Noonan has been appointed Post Master
of Milwaukee. John White, Collector of the
port of Milwaukee
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

DgThe Madison Argus, whose editor has been
to Washington, says that Ex-Governor Dewey
will be appointed Surveyor General of Iowa, Min
nesota, and Wisconsin.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

ESThe London Advertiser says that Mrs.
Stowe, authoress of Uncle Toms Cabin, will
be met on her arrival at Liverpool, by the
Earl of SALISBURY and other notables of the
Kingdom, with an address of welcome, sign
ed by 10000 women of England.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
APPOINTMENT.

R The Magnetic Telegraph informs us
that ANDREW G. CHArF1ELD, Esq, of this
city, has been appointed a Judge in Mime
sofa. If So "a very good appointment
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
Gy- The friends of education will ba,

Exr The friends of education will bear
in mind the Kenosha County Teachers As
ISOLATION, which will hold its semi-annual
meeting at the Court House, in this city, on
Wednesday next, the 18th inst, at 10 o'clock
A. M. Teachers and all other persons de-
sirous to encourage the cause of education,
arc invited to attend.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

MAD DoGs.-We learn from the Chicago
Journal that several persons in that city have
been bitten by mad dogs during the past
week.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
GAINESVILLE News.
The stevens House Burnt to Ashes

Between three and four o'clock, yesterday
afternoon, the Stevens House, at GAINESVILLE.
TOOK hre, and was soon reduced to ashes, the
w WIND blowing perfect gale at the time
Inc nre was communicated to the roof from
the chimney.
Inc furniture was all removed in a dam
aged condition. 1t is understood there was
an insurance of $4,000. Loss estimated Al
$4,000. ltwas the property of A. H. Smith
We understand they have fire company in
that city, but no engine.
ELEcTIoN.-A. Hyatt Smith has been
elected the first Mayor of the city Janesville.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

SATURDAY EVENING CHRoNIcLE.-This
is the title of new Free Democratic paper
published in Syracuse, New York. 1t is
handsomely printed on new type. and con-
Quoted with ability.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
WA RID OFFICERS.

FIRST WARD.-Aiderme,t-IA Lewis, d. Crosit
.. CoaStable-Hifam Holbrook.
End WARD-Aldermea-H Bacon, Peter NJ
Simon
Consfdble--A, w Richmond,
3rd WARD-ALdeImen-Jo Bond, Seth Doan.
CoaStdbie-S. +. NcCarty.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

BrA suit commenced before Justice at Mil
waukee, was removed TO the Justice next nearest.
AS there a doubt as 10 who was the nearest,
Surveyors chain wac brought into rrquisition to
determine the point
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

~By recent vote of the Legislature, the r.
J. & NJ. Railroad Co. can connect with the state
line where they please.-Racine Ad. 9Th.
We are not aware of any such vote. Will the
Advocate please point it out.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

BrA daily line of Propellers between Buffalo
and Chicago, is advertised for this season. These
propellers are generally first class and some of
them entirely new. They will furnish an agreea-
bic eastern route for those whose means or incl
nation lead them to prefer it,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

DEFECTS IN SEED CoRN.-We notice that
several of tina newspapers in. the state of Hi
nois express doubts as to whether the seed
corn of the present year will grow if planted.
The Illinois journal says, that several farmers
in that vicinity have made examination of the
corn and have arrived at the conclusion that
not one kernel in twenty will terminate This
defect is generally attributed to the peculiar
weather of last summer and fall. The Chi
cago Tribune remarking upon this subject,
SAYS:
"The weather may be the cause but, if we
mistake not, this imperfection of the corn has
been coming on for years, in some places more
apparent than in others. And not only in
corn but in many other seeds, the same defect
is apparent. For our own part we are strong
y inclined to believe that this imperfection is
closely allied to the disease of the potato, and
that it comes from the same cause, namely a
violation of certain natural laws, obedience to
which will restore health and terminating
power to ALL The first signs of debility in
the potato was the lesseDing of the yield, or
the failure of the germs to develope. Having
confidence in the remedy for the potato dis
ease, proposed, and for years used with entire
success, by Mr.. Roberts, of Michigan, we can
not but strongly hope that corn would be re-
stored by the same process. 1t is to be no.
ped that Mr.. Roberts remedy Will be made
known through the country as soon as posi-
ble."
This is matter of Importance to our far
mers, and it would be well for them to test
the quality of their seed corn before planting.
1t is possible the same influences and natural
causes which have affected the corn crop else
where, may not have reached Wisconsin; but
if it be a disease like that which has affected
the potato, then it may, sooner or later, be ex-
pected to make its appearance in this locality.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

kENosHA AND Rock RIVER r. R-The
survey of this road is progressing; two fun
companies of surveyors are now engaged on
the route.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

10 The Milwaukee Wisconsin expresses the
opinion, that the Senate putting over the death pc
naty bill until June, effectively dispo,es of it, Our
own opinion is, it viii then be taken up and passed
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

10 a bill in relation to tax titles was passed
by the late legislature. It's main feature is, that
tax certificates may be foreclosed as in chancery
We shall publish the law soon.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

EE- The editor Of the Madison Democrat
(Beriah BROWN has been to Washington to
look after the interests of the Democratic
party, and see how things are managed by
our public servants. He is now giving the
public the result of his observations at Wash
ington, through the columns of his paper.
He complains that thus far Wisconsin has
received nothing, while Illinois, Iowa and
Michigan have obtained their full share of
the federal appointments. Asa consequence
of the i'll success of Wisconsin in obtaining
its full share or pnblic patronage, the fault
is charged to the stubborness and want of
harmony among the representatives in Con-
gress from this State. Our Senator Gen.
DODGE, is particularly assaulted, for his un-
willingness to yield his judgment to the wish
es of the political managers, who have the
party in keeping. The following is speci-
men of the manner which Brown bears down
upon Gen. Dodge: M bssnaL I'll.
"This man DODGE has heretofore had no
other character than that of the mere crea-
ture of his constituents-he has never claim
ed an independent existence, but has gloried
in being the automaton of instructions; he
has voted uniformly with HALE and SEWARD
for the most sectional, perverse and rancor-
Gus abolitionism, under plea of the democrat
ic doctrine of instruction. But now, when
the Legislature and the party have spoken in
a language which admits of no mistake, he,
from the high position in which they have
placed, him, scorns and repudiates their will
because it is not consonant with his own pri-
vate interests and feelings"
"The idea that the Legislature of Wiscon-
sin has repealed its former instructions to our
Senators, is without any foundation in fact.
If Gen. Dodge has voted with Hale and Sc
ward, he did no more than obey the resolu-
tons of instruction of the Legislature which
elected him. And it is because Gen. Dodge
has the firmness and independence to respect
the rights and wishes of his constituents in
the matter of the Wilmot Proviso, and other
kindred questions, and because he sternly re-
fuses to be dictated by few clamorous poll
ticians, he is denounced as being "peryerse
and rancorous abolitionist." The resolutions
of instructions to our Senators in Congress
stand upon the record, and all the attempts
of reckless office seekers to modify, alter, or
repeal them, have thus far approved abortive
They are in accordance with the sentiments
of two-thirds of the electors of Wisconsin of
all political parties. 5~E -a
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

re" John A. Dix has been confirmed by
the Senate, as Sub Treasurer, at New York,
by vote of twenty seven TO eight.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

gJudge Howe, of Green Bay, has been
chosen by Gov. Farwell, to hold the May
term of the Circuit Court, in Milwaukee co.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

ESThe weather during the last ten days
has mostly been favorable to early agrirultu-
raj operations. A large amount of spring
grains have been sown in this county.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

The receipts of the New York Custom
House for the Quarter ending March 3lst,
We're s1l,243,35l against S7,736, 936 for
the Same Quarter in 1872
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

PATcHEs-The Milwaukee Wisconsin has
the marriage at Patch Grove, of Mr.. Reed
Patch to Miss Harriet Patch.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
Kcnosha County Teachers, As.ossa.sss

Notice is hereby given that the semi-anrm
meeting of the Kcnosha County Teachers Asso-
citation will be held on Wednesday, 18th of April
next at 10 clock A. NJ, in the Court House.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
T. e. ROBERTS Soc
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

10 The Legislature refused at its late sitting
to appropriate $4,000 to commence the construc-
ton of permanent state prison at Waupun.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

B~ The Milwaukee Sentinel says, that large
quantities of rail road iron are lying upon the docks
at Albany awaiting transportation west
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

rs Town ELEcTIoNs.-We have not learned
the result of the town elections generally in
the county; in most of the towns we believe
party lines were not very much Observed
We shall perhaps be able to classify the Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors politically next week
In the town of Bristol Salmon Upson, Free
Democrat was elected Chairman of Superb
sors without opposition, In the town of
Pleasant Prairie G. +. Morgan, Free Dem
ocrat, was elected Chairman over Jonathan
Eastman, Wing, by majority of six, In
the town of Somers the contest was spirited :;
the whole Free Democratic ticket was elect
ed with the exception of one Justice of the
Peace. The Wings and Hunker Demo-
Gratis united in the nomination of ticket in
Somers for the purpose of voting down the
Free Democracy, but were signaly beaten.
In the town of Wheatland Gordon Gillet,
Wing, was elected Chairman of Supervisors.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
Fugitive slave Law.

Mr.. SHoLEs offered joint resolution in
the Assembly, on Thursday last, instructing
our Senators and Representatives in Congress
to use every honorable effort for the repeal
of the Fugitive Slave Law After brief
discussion motion was made to postpone
indefinitely this brought the question to a
test and gave those in favor of the infamous
measure an opportunity to show their hands,
and stand up to the rack. We give the
ayes and noes so that our readers may have
the benefit of the record.
AYEs--Barber, Bell, Burdick, Chase, Fenton,
Gage, Haertel, J. E. Holmes, Kelley, Kelsey, La
Due, Madden, Meyer, Olmstead, Resley, c. Reed,
j. Robinson, Roe, Roche Sanders, Simpson, Ste.
vens, Talmadge, Thomas, III. c. West, Wheeler,
Wright, Yorke, Palmer, speaker.--2s.
NoEs-Addms, Armstrong, BACON, II. Barnes,
Betden, Garlic, Chamberlain, Davis, Donaldson
FELLOWS, Field, II. L. Foster, 4. " Foster, Ha'c'
6ins. HILL, Hillyer, IL. Holmes, Lauderoate, Lees,
McGary, MKisson, Murray, Ostrander, PEARLE,
Porter, Po.cers, SEAvER, SHoLEs, Taylor, Iiesdy,
T. West, Wilcox-32.
1t will be perceived that the majority did
not wish to record their votes in favor of in
definite postponement Although those who
voted in affirmative were all bunker demo-
Gratis but three, still it is refreshing to know
that not all of that section of the democratic
party are yet prepared to take the Fugitive
Slave Law into its embrrce. The resolution
was postponed to the 9th of June, when there
will be another opportunity for an expression.
The resolution, however, asks only that Con-
gress interpose its constitutional authority in
the premises; request so proper and reason
able, that we can hardly imagine any de-
Lucrative body north of Mason and Dixon's
line would refuse it. But we shall see
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

B~The Walworth co. Journal says that an iron
foundry is about to be erected at Delavan
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
CITY ELECTION.

The Charter election in this city, on Tues
day last, passed of very quietly: the vote
polled was smaller than usual Party con-
isiderations. entered but very little into the
contest. Among the different nominations
made, there was but one professedly party
nomination; that was democratic; but we
beliereit was not supported and adhered to
at all as such. The men elected to fill the
various offices of course do not please every
one still we believe that upon the whole,
the result of the election will be generally
satisfactory. The majority of the City Coun-
Gil will be composed of men in whose abili-
ty and integrity, the public will be willing
to confide the interests of the city. The re-
election of Mr.. Sholes to the office of Mayor,
and Mr. Murray to the Office of Clerk, is a
marked expression of public confidence, as to
the faithfulness with which these gentlemen
have hitherto discharged their official du-
ties. ".
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

D-The New York canals, it is expected, will
be opened about the goth of this month
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

R.g'The Swiss Bell Ringers are giving
eoBeerts in Chicago.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

E E. II. STRONG has been appointed
Post .Master Of GAINESVILLE.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

EE A new public school house has been
commenced in Racine; size on the ground.
:. feet Nv ~.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

RUIZ OFF.-The School Commissioner of
Galena has decamped for Australia with
$4,000 belonging to the school fund.