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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-09
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV. o. 1858.

DTnfr W. JAsEs, OF Cincinnati, Ohio collecting agent
Western States, assisted by Messrs H. TnozA Joas
DKsr, c. "a. l.. WIsEaAS, and A. l.. CHILps.
ufMr HKsxY N. LEwIs OF Montgomery Alabama gen
efal of Alabama
sisted by Z. r. LAWS, JANIS o. Ew and SAMUEL d. LEwis
uy-Mr f. JAMIE No. le2 South street. Phiade
phis, general travelling agent, assisted by WIZ. WELD
JANIS DExRiso, HAAs1r, Jos BurYos Csc
r. Burros Isaac NJ. BoDIsE, EDsUsD w. Wiley WILLIAM L.
WArERaAs, and CkoRaK L. MoLrop.
Ay-Reeeipts from either of the above will be good.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
z HE EXPENSES.

Whatever else the Legislature may have done or
left undone, it can neither be denied or doubted
that it has spent more money than any of its pre-
decessors. In addition to the annual state tax,
fifty thousand dollars have been or are about to be
borrowed, which We understand are already used
up, or nearly so, by appropriations already made
Another sitting of the legislature commences in
June, which will considerably more than use up
any balance of the fifty thousand dollars which may
remain on hand. We cannot just at this moment
think of single act of the legislature that the state
could not manage to have got along without, so
we have our doubts whether legislation this wear
has paid expenses. Indeed we incline to think it
has been the most expensive and profitess legisa-
turc that ever assembled.
Appropos to the foregoing, we may add that the
state tax for the current year will be six mills on
the dollar.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
Rcv. DIR. IVES on the Inquisition.

The Rev. DIR. Ives, of the Catholic Church,
Milwaukee, gave two lectures few weeks
ago, before the Young Mems Association
of that city-Subject: The Inquisition." =
These lectures were delivered before large au-
diences, composed of all religious creeds.-
They have been published by the consent of
the author, and are designed to be generally
circulated and read. The sentiments of the
author have therefore become public proper
ty. In these lectures it may be remarked
that DIR. Ives justifies the Inquisition as an
institution which was essential to prevent the
Church from being overwhelmed by irreli-
gion and infdelity. He says, "the spirit of
the Inquisition, was that of the most ingen-
ious mercy, which wisdom and piety could
devise, consistent with frmness required to
attain its object"
According to the Rev. gentleman's own
account of the Inquisition, some of its rules
were in substance as follows: In each Epis-
copate priest and two or more laymen were
appointed, and bound on oath to hunt here
tics. Every house in which hereto was
found, was to be torn down. Delinquency,
or remisness, on the part of officials in pros
ecuting heretics was to be punished. Males
over fourteen, and females over twelve wears,
were to take an oath to dcnounce heretics.-
Heretics were forbidden to practice medicine,
and We're not allowed physician when sick
Heretics were punished by burning, impris-
onment for life or Punishment, and their pro-
perty confscated. ~.
We have been accustomed to regard the
Inquisition as an institution of unmitigated
cruelty, religious intolerance and wrong; such
has been our reading of history. Our opin-
ions in respect to it are still the same. Those
who have desire to see what can be said in
its defence, we would recommend to read the
lectures of DR.. Ives. ..-
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
The Lake Shore Rail Road.

LAKE Shore RAIL RoAD-GooD News!
We are happy to learn that arrangements
have been completed with Messrs. BIsuop a.
Co.. Of Bridgeport, Connecticut, well-known
and responsible contractors, for the 1MMEDI-
ATE prosecution of the Lake Shore Railroad.
| The design is to push it ahead with all speed,
and to complete it from Milwaukee to the IL
linois State line WITHIN THE CURRENT YEAR.
The Chicago Company have already announ-
ced their purpose and made their prepare
tons, to build their half of the road within
the same period. We may therefore indulge
the reasonable expectation that next winter
will find Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha in
direct Railroad communication with Chica-
CO. Buffalo, New York and ''the rest of man
kind Speed he good work Mil. Sent.
The Milwaukee Free Democrat gives the follow
ing version of the letting of thG Lake Shore Road
contract, from which it appears that there are
some contingencies connected with it, ,..
Messrs. Bishop G. CO., of Bridgeport CT, have
contracted to build the Lakeshore Rail Road from
Milwaukee to the State Line to meet the road to
be built from Chicago to the same point. The
prosecution and rapid completion of this enterprise
VIII only depend upon comparatively moderate
I
individual subscriptions, to be expended upon the
work as it shall progress towards com pleton.-
Under the recent acts pass ed by our Legislature,
II the people vote for the city loan there will be
no obstacle in the way of eifecting this result
/ The balance of payments can be made with stock
and bonds of the company
In case the necessary means in cash can be re-
allied rs is anticipated they will endeavor to have
| the road completed and equipped by the close of
navigation this fall ready for the transportation of
freight and passengers and arrangements will be
made with the Illinois Company to have their road
done as soon ours, as to an almost i'm
me di lte connection by Railroad with Chicago
Messrs. Bishop & Co., are men of high stand
ing AMI ability, of extensive influence with East
crn capitalists, and intimately connected with
Railroads already constructed; and can be relied
upon to perform with energy and honor whatever
they may undertake.
The Milwaukee Wisconsin has the following:
The Lake Shore Railway contract is taken
by men who have the energy and the ability
to fulfil their promise of having it in running
order-as we understand it-by the 1st of
January next. But we learn from Mr.. Bios
som, that the new contractors will not pro-
coed without an issue of City Bonds to aid
the enterprise, in conjunction with that of the
Fond du Lac and Oshkosh Road.
We make these several extracts that our
readers may know as much about this enter
prise as we do, ourselves. There appears to
be some fog lingering about the matter yet,
which, however, we trust will soon be dispel-
led.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

CHEAP RAILROAD FAREs.-It is moral w
certain that the fares on all the principle
railroads in the country will soon be greatly
reduced. Such will be the case because it
will be greatly for the interests of railroad
companies to cheaper travel, and thereby
largely increase it. Cheap fares work the
same results as cheap postage. The adop-
ton of the penny postage system in Great
Britain in very short time more than trip
pied the business of the Post Office The
same results are produced in the United
States. So it will prove in the case of re-
duced railroad fares; new indictments will
be given to travel. The Chicago Democrat
ic Press gives the following facts relative to
the expense of running railroad cars, and
which fully demonstrate the advantages of
lower rates of passenger fare than are now
charged.
''The cost of running passenger train
with forty passengers, a hundred miles, is es-
timated at $27, and the receipts on forty
passengers at q cents per mile, is $780,
Net income S73. The additional cost of a
train with eighty-two passenger cars would
be only the expense of running another car,
or 81, making 500. While the receipts at
II cents per mile, one half the above rates,
would be Sl02.50, leaving net income of
$3.50. In like manner the cost of a
train with one hundred and twenty passen-
gers is shown to be only S3I, and the receipts
at one cent per mile would be sl20, leaving
a net income of $50. 1t follows from these
figures that if low fares increase the travel
in the relative proportion estimated, a reduc-
ton of fare to the minimum amount would
not diminish the nett receipts
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
a,g-petitions were presented to the lepisla

&c" Petitions were presented to the legisla-
ture at its late sitting asking that our repre-
sentatives in Congress be instructed and re-
quested to urge the repeal of the Fugitive
Slave Law; also, that a law be enacted by
the state establishing jury trial for persons
arrested within the state as fugitive slaves.
These petitions were referred to select COM
mittee, "of which Dr. Bartlett of Walworth co.
was chairman. Reports on both subjects,
the former accompanied by joint resolution,
the latter by bill, were presented. We have
examined these reports, drawn up we under
stand, by DR.. Bartlett, himself, and consider
them very able documents; an opinion we.,are
quite sure that will be shared by our readers
after they have read them, which, next week,
we shall give them an opportunity to do. The
Legislature has postponed the consideration
of the whole matter until June. .
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
NEW DAGUERREAN ROOMS.

Mr.. A. p, ALLEN has opened a daguerre-
an room in the building formerly known as
the " Mansion House," No. 81 Main Street.
His specimens of artistic skill rank among
the best we have ever seen exhibited in this
city. Mr.. Allen is possessed of the modern
improvements in the art, aud will doubtless
be enabled to give entire sat sfaction to his
patrons. a4 e.a ...: tg
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

DEATH OF Mrs. FILLMORE Mrs. Fillmore.
wife of Elk President Fillmore, died at Washing
ton city, March 3Oth. The New York Tribune
speaks of the death of Mrs Fillmore as follows:
The decease of the wife of the Eek President is
painful surprise to her many friends. In the
prime of life, and just released from position
necessarily full of exacting cares and anxieties,
she must have looked forward with tond anticipa-
ton to those quiet joys of home and fircsdc which
few were better fitted to highten or appreciate.
Mrs. Fillmore was not fitted by nature to daz-
zlc in ballroom nor to win admiration from
casual observers nor did she find delight in crowds
or ostentatious display. Few, however can have
known her without being impressed with the blend
ing in her character of good sense with high prin
cipe, of refined womanly feeling with active be-
nefcence. AS a wife and mother, none could be
more exemplary as a Christian, few have more
happily combined earnest piety with unaffected
humility.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

RACINE Cry ELEcT1oN.-Party lines, We
learn were but little regsrded in the election
at Racine. The following are the officers
elected: Mayor, David Mcdonald, mei., l72
Treasurer J. Freeman, maj, 81; City CLERK,
A. J. Redburn, maj, AZ; Marshall, w. L..
Utley maj, 1875; Justice of the Peace, VIM.
Berwick, ma, 200; Superintendent of Schools
NJ. P. Kinney, maj, 80; Chief Engineer
fire dept, j. Wrattan; Railroad Commission
er, NJ. NJ. Strong maj, 800.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08


SMELLING PowDER-Our Racine brethren
have intimatedi in various ways and through divers
sources that if the people in this and other regions
round about would pay proper attention, they
would hear very great noise proceeding from
that quarter some time soon. This noise, we un-
derstand, is to arise from the combustion of pow
der, on the occasion of breaking ground for the
construction of the Racine, GAINESVILLE, and Mis-
sissppi rail road. We trust our friends will have
good time of it, and not exhaust themselves in
these preliminary efforts. 1t will take some time,
and money, and patience, to complete the work.
and though noise and powder may be very good
things in their way, we doubt their practical eca-
cy in works of this nature, and can not help but
suspect where they used it is for want of some
thing moro reliable and substantial. Our neigh
bors may construct their road, as we mean to, if
we can, but they must pardon for the suspicion
that this noise, and breaking ground, and letting
contracts, while they yet struggling before the
Legislature for charter, and before dollar of
substantial capital is realized, looks very gaseous
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

ADJouRNMENr.-The Legislature adjourn
ed, on Monday last, to meet again on the 9th
of June next. The Impeachment trial will
not be the only business before the Legisla-
ture when they assemble again; several i'm
portant matters having been postponed for
final action at the next meeting. The Fox
River improvement. General Railroad Law,
the proposition to refer the liquor law to the
people, and several other matters of not very
easy adjustment will then come up for con-
sideration.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
N. Y. Appointments.

President Pierce is evidently using his
best endeayors to conciliate the Hunker and
Van Buren, divisions of the democratic party
in New York: he is dividing the spoils be-
tween the two in such a manner that neither
can claim being the exclusive favorites of
government patronage. Whether this course
will satisfy or displease, will appear
hereafter. The names of ex-senator Dick
inson and ex-senator Dix, the former for
Collector of New York city, the latter for
Sub-Treasurer were both sent into the U. s.
Senate for confirmation the same day. Dick
( inson is the embodiment of ultra hunkerism,
Dix the leading spirit of Van Buren, Barn
/ burnerism. 1t seems the U. 8. Senate re-
4 garded the nomination of Dix as coming
from an extremely unhealthy organization,
nevertheless, after Specification of their
qualms and dislikes the nomination was con-
frnled. Several other important appoint
ments have been made in New York, in
which the barnburners have come in for
their full share Of patronage. If this does
not create murmurings among that class Of
exclusive politicians who have undertaken
to have the public offices parceled out alone
to those who have given in their adhesion
to the fugitive slave law, and the COM
promise measures generally, then it VIII fe
unlike the temper which these men have al
ways manifested.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
BIENNIAL SESSIONS.

The preliminary steps for an alteration of our
constitution SO as to provide for biennial instead
of annual sessions, have been taken, by the legis-
lature at its late session, bill having passed both
a hard one to alter, inasmuch as an amendment
must receive the sanction of two legislatures, and
a majority of all the members elected to both hou-
SEES at that, and then be voted on and sanction
ed by the people. Three years at least are requi-
red to perfect an amendment.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
LYMAN GAGE.

The advertisement of this new firm will
be found in another column, Mr.. Lyman
one Of our Oldest dealers, has entered into
business connection with Frederick Gage,
a young man known for his correct business
habits and honorable dealing. This estab-
lishment has for years past done an extensive
business and one of the causes of its past
success is, it has advertised literally.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

DEATH OF Mrs. CAss.-Mrs. Cass died at De-
troit April 2nd. The Cleveland Herald passes
the following eulogy upon this lady:
"The death of this most excellent woman will
cast gloom over the whole city, where for so
many years her life has been one of usefulness and
Christian charity. She was indeed a Christian
woman, and in the service of her Redeemer, she
went, like him, about doing good" In the Sun
day school, in all benevolent and charitable works
she was ever present and ready to counsel with
her wisdom, and TO aid with her purse. To the
poor and the afflicted she was an angel of mercy"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

THE RIGnT SpIR1T.-We are informed
the town of Pleasant Prairie, at its annual
town meeting, on Tuesday last, voted three
hundred dollars over and above the amount
which the law requires to be raised, for the
support of schools. We think it is due to
the town of Pleasant Prairie to say that the
inhabitants have, during the past year, paid
more literally for teachers wages than any
other town in the county.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
THE CITY BANK
KEN OSHA. WISCONSIN.

h Il o s TT 4, WISCONSIN.
%:
This Institution will be kept open for business
from \. NJ. to IL NJ, and from p NJ to 4
p. NJ.
Eastern, Chicago and Milwaukee Exchanges
Bought and Sold and Collections made in any
part of this State.
Drafts on England, Ireland and Scotland, tr
sale in sums to suit purchasers
II. w. JAMES, A. CAMPBELL.
Cashier. President
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

Es- The time for publishing the tax list
having expired, our readers will find an un-
usual quantity of reading matter in our pa
per of to-day. The prospect seems now We
ry fair, that our advertising patronage will
not encroach very largely upon our reading
columns so we can promise our country
friends who are already subscribers or may
become SO, an equivalent for their money.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

&C. James Densmore has retired from the Osh-
kosh Democrat, and left it under the exclusive
control of C. j. Allen and George Burnside. Mr..
Densmorc is an able, vigorous, and fearless writer
with human sympathies, and we hope to hear from
him again, editorially, ere long. The Democrat
remains in good hands and win no doubt continue
to be what it has been, as good paper as is pub
lshed in the state.
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.
1t is stated that the salary of Mr.. Meal
pine as Chief Engineer and Assistant Pres
ident of the New York and Erie Railroad is
to be $4,000 per annum.
The Mayor of Pittsburgh lately fined l6
draymen for allowing their horses to stand
on the street without their drivers being
within fifteen feet of them.
TICKETS OF INvITATIoN.-The Legisla-
ture OF Wisconsin are about passing a bill to
provide for the appointment of travelling
emigrant agent whose duty is to be, we sup
pose, to travel with tunnel and catch as
many as he can of the ignorant and pour
them into Wisconsin-with salary of 81, 800
a year to be paid by the State Chicago
Jour.
FARE FROM BUFFALO TO CHIcAGo-
The Buffalo Courier says -" The rates of
fare from here to Chicago and ports on Lake
Michigan, by mutual understanding between
the Michigan Central and Southern Railroad
lines viii be the same--$1O, first class fare,
meals and berths included; So, second class
fare; and So, emigrant"
There are $1,000 white adults in virci-
nj who c1unot leld or write,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

U-Thc Milwaukee Sentinel among other items
of news, has one stating that the Congregational
Church, of Kenosha, was blown down, during the
high wind of Tuesday evening last. Upon read
ing this intelligence cast eyes in the direc-
tiou of the structure indicated and were glad to
perceive it maintaining its usual erect, and appa-
rently firm, position. We understand something
of the kind occurred at Racine, from which proba-
BLY, the mistake originated
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
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SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

AT meeting of the Dew Drop Division, No.
Al of the Sons of Temperance, held in this city on
Monday evening the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, While We congratulate ourseIvcs and
the friends OF Temperance generally Oh the recent
vote in our Legislature on the Prohibitorr Liuuor
Law, we would tender our most grateful ,hanks to
our worthy representative, G. L. Sholes. anal the
Hon. Members who acted with him on thar occn
sion and would remind the Brothers Of our belo-
we'd order to be vigiant aud energetic in securing
such members as our present one. for our mex, "
gislature. J. r. PHELPS WP
l.. IT, MERRILL, r. s, pro TEN.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

SOUTHERN MICHIGAN R. r. LINE.-The
Golden Gate will commence running between
Chicago and Milwaukee, stopping at this and
other intermediate ports, on Monday next.
A new boat called the Garden City, will
commence running in connection with the
Golden Gate about the first of May.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
The Markets.

TELEGRAPH OFFICE, April g, 1858.
We have no change to note in prices in hi
market since our last issue. Winter wheat i
steady at 20 a 75c Canada Club, 6s n 7ic; Of
binary to good Spring, 81 62Jc; Barley, 4Ot
45c; Corn SOC for 80 lbs Oats, 2sc Flax Seed
IS GOO.
There is but little grain in the hands of farfnsT
and the amount coming in at this port is incOs
siderable.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

GyIn addition to an Emigrant commissioner,
located at New York, the Legislature has provided
for travelling agent His salary is to be fifteen
hundred dollars year, payable when he shall
have exhibited to the Governor evidence that he
has earned it. If the salaries and emoluments of
all our state functionaries subject to the
restriction, we should have the cheapest govern
ment on record.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

10 One of the locomotives belonging to the
Milwaukee and Mississippi road, was almost en-
tirely destroyed by some malicious scoundrel at
GAINESVILLE, on Sunday night. Itwas done BY draw
ing the water from the boiler, filing il with wood,
and burning II ont
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
Town of Southport.

The subscribers hereby give notice ina. Il
will meet at the Office OF the Clerk OF pa Al
Supervisors. on Tuesday, the 18th day o. ~
1853, at 10 A. NJ, TO examine ana alO N
claims against the late town of sonthPO .orr
person holding town orders against sa,d .o "A 4
requested to present the same, as wen , a.
liquidated claims, that the actual indeose u
said town may be fully known; Any pS I'D
ing to present his claims, VIII oc qqfsIpe1cTXIN
R.P. MARI.
n. Il. CLAPP.
Keposha, April 9Th, 1883
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

.0|Our readers will find in this paper a list of
the general acts passed by the late legislature
The list was prepared in hurry and may be de-
fectye, but is very nearly if not entirely, correct
The legislation cost something over one hundred
thousand dollars, and we earnestly hope our tax
paying readers may find something in the doings
to reconcile them to the cost.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08
FRBE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVEN.
TKON

A FREE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONYEN-
T1ON, consisting of two delegates from each AS
seubly District, will be held at Madison Monday,
the 9Th day of June next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to
nominate candidates for State Officers, and TO
transact such business as may be deemed proper
The Free Democracy of each Assembly District
are requested to call meetings to appoint Delegates
for this Convention.
S. NJ. BOOTH,
-r... -. JAS. II. PAINE,
ED. PALMER,
9# WARREN CHASE
.eraI o. b. HAZELTINE,
April lsh 1885, State Central Committee.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-04-08

0yThc Milwaukee and Mississippi rail road
company are actively at work constructing their
road to Madison, and design to have it completed
during the current year. Should the lake shore
road be completed as is now expected, those who
have occasion to visit the seat of government next
winter from this place, traverse the whole dis
lance by rail road. Quite an improvement.