Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-06-17
Madison correspondence.
MApIsoN, Wis, juno Q, SO.

rrb;s "a the season in which nature, always beau
,iful, appears in her most pleasing aspect and in
M Mace certainly can she present herself more
a,tractivey than at this point. The pleasant woods,
che chrystal waters, the fields and flowers, COM
bine to make up a landscape of surprising beauty,
with which the lover of nature can scarcely weary.
Not in this State, nor indeed in any part of the
world, with which l am acquainted, have found
spot by nature so lovely as this, As time pass
cs and wealth is developed, and the various instru.
mentalites of case, comfort and luxury, arc made
available and pressed into service, no doubt Art
will be so blended with Nature here, as to make
it vie with any of carth's famous places of beauty
Gov, Farwell. in improving his grounds, has set
out thousands of young trees, and was gratifed
70 fud On revisting them, that they are all alive
: and in Hoarishing condition, Notwithstanding
the fears expressed By many, that in consequence
Of the natArc Of the ground which they were set
they could not live. In few years the results of
this enterprise of the Governor, will be magnf-
cent. Over an extent of at least enc and half
miles, is laid out street. broad and as level as
floor 1t is now being plankcd On one side of it,
sapank foot-walk, and on each side of tits double
row of shade trees, uniform in size, and planted
with the utmost regularity. They are now all
growing and in a few years will be developed
into stately trees. The wants of the growing eli
ty will no doubt soon press this ground into SER
vice for residences, when, doubt whether any CT
" Of the Union viii present so attractive and de-
sirable an appearance This is illustrative of what
little industry and energy properly expended at
the right time will accomplish; and hope that al
whom Il may benefit, will make note of it.
The general testimony from all parts of the State
is that crops Of all kinds promise most abundanty
And so far as have had an opportunity of ascer-
tanning find that fruit of all kinds is also prom
sed in great abundance. And it is fact gene
rally known, that oil kinds of produce command
enormous prices, and from manifest causes are
likely to. Add this state of things to the further
fact that our farmers profting by the experience
of the past few years, have very much diversified
their operations, and VIC have good reason for the
assertion heard made by very intelligent citi-
zen of Milwaukee, that the pursuit of agriculture
offers at the present time the greatest inducement
for investment, of any other business. The crisis
of hard times" in Wisconsin, trust is passed,
and that hereafter our course will be unnterrupt-
edly onward. Beyond question, no State in the
Union has greater natural resources and therefore
it needs only the application of the proper instru
mentaitics TO give her, in all things; position
corresponding with the bounteous provisions of
nature. All new States have their crisist'-the
eye. teeth-cutting operation: Wisconsin has pass
ed through it, and we have no reason to apprehend
any further check to her prosperity.
Madison appears to be busy and improving
The new hotel will probably be completed this
summer a large block of stores is being erected
by J. G.. Fairchild, and other improvements are
in progress.
CONVENTIONS:
The Wing State Convention assembled on Tues
day last. Some IS delegates were present. An
informal ballot for a candidate for Governor pro-
we'd Farwcll to be the choice of the Convention
Farwell positively declined, which left the Con-
ventiOn hors du combat. After plunging around
blindly for a time, it finally adjourned without
day, having done nothing What will be its flu
turc action remains to be seen. 1t struggles hard
against the fat of nature, but its struggles l ap
prchend, are nearly a. close Whether It will
kick again RETAINS to be seen.
The Free Democratic Convention, assembled
in pursuance Of the call of the Central Committee
yesterday. Some GO delegates enrolled their names
Some diversity of opinion existed among them as
to the propriety of making nominations for State
officers at this time but it was finally concluded,
with considerable unanimity, to make such nomi-
nations.
Chas. Durkce and E. d. Holton were present
ed as candidates for nomination MS GOVERNOR
Two ballots taken, both of which resulted in
n tie when motion was made that Mr.. Holton
be declared unanimously the candidate, which pre-
vailed. Mr. Durkcc was not present, and it was
generally understood that he particularly desired
not to be nominated. The choice is a very excel
lent one. 1t will bring out and command the full
Free Democratic strength, and am inclined to
think, will draw largely the ranks Of our oppo-
nents. The rest of the ticket is made up as fol-
lows:
Lieut.. Governor, JONATHAN DcUGuERrY, of
Winncbago county; Secretary Of State, C. La
THAN SHoLEs. of Kenosha county Treasurer,
SAMUEL ID. HASTINGS, of La Crosse county
School Superintendent OSCAR +. BARTLETT, of
walworth county; Attorney General, VERNON
TIcHENoR, of Waukesha county; Bank Comp
troller, f. A. HowLASD, of Rock county Sac
Prison Commissioner, S. BooTH, of Fon du Lac
Saving of course that part of the ticket, (which
il would better become others than myself TO speak
feel fully justified in saying that the ticket is
very excellent one--an assertion which, think,
will not be disputed by our opponents. Should
the people Of the State choose to cntrust tir State
affairs with the men nominated, they will not on
" endorse what conveivc 10 be correct principle
but may rest assured that their interests will be
carefully conserved during such te rm of Office.
Many friends are sanguine enough TO confident
~ believe this ticket may be successful 1t is not
impossible, though it cannot be doubted the chan
ceS are against it. Il is said the nomination of
Mr.. Holton will prove acceptable to the Wing par
~, and that they will support him. L really hope
he may be successful, both for the honor and we'll
being of the State and it would he exceedingly
gratifying if the whole ticket could be elected u-
aSmae, as it would indicate that the people were
right, not only in sentiment, but action. The sue
cess of the nominees as personal matter to them,
is of small moment, and am sure they ali SO feel