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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
Side Walks and Streets.

We notice that the brick side walk on the north
side of Main street TO the lake. is completed also,
the plank side walk on the north side of Park to
West Main strcet-bo;h desirable and valuable
Improvements. The caying and gravcling of the
town line road, as far the first toll gate, being
pushed forward encrgetcally, and will be finished
in the course of two or three days After the COM
plction of Ibis WORK, by and at the expense of the
city, we suppose the plank road company will re-
linquish their right to take toll at the first gate.
AT the last meeting of the City council, on mo-
ton of Alderman Crost, new side walk was or
dered to be built on the cast side of Main street,
from Market to Pearl street, and Main street from
the north side of the bridge ordered to he claycd
and graveled, "a width of sixteen feet The great
number of teams coming to the city from the di-
rection of Racine, renders this last improvement
necessary one.
We hore to see an order passed soon for the re-
pair of the side walk extending north of Maine on
Market street, and also for the construction on
uniform grade of brick side walks on both sides of
Main, from Market to Wisconsin streets.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

Rtz~ To read the bunker papers it might
be supposed that no person in the state pos
sessed any rights but the hunkers them
selves. They seem to consider it almost a
criminal offence thatany man or set of men
should presume to think of doing any thing
to leopard the success of the bunker state
ticket, and indulge in the coarscst and most
violent abuse. We believe the opposition
to this bunker ticket have perfect right to
make a ticket for themselves, and are no
more properly subjects Of dcnunciation, for
so doing, than are the hunkcrs for making
their ticket. This is supposed to be land
of free thought and free speech, notwith-
standing the late Baltimore platforms and
common senscifnotcommond ecencv should
teach these hunkers, to treat with at least
common respect movement lawful, lcgiti-
mate and proper.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

Is The following letter is characteristic of its
author-sensible, manly, straightforward We
have strong hopes, under the circumstances, that
MeAlynn may be elected. This is matter which
should be above party; let every man then who
feels the importance of our common school inter-
est put his shoulder to the wheel and labor to get
competent superintendent. The Democratic no.
mlnee Is man of many excellent qualities, but in
no respect fitted for this place MeMynn is admi-
rabiy qualiiied-is as good man for the place as
the state affords We shall be false to our very
highest interests, if fail to do all in our power
to elect McMvnn:
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21


North WESTERN UNIyERsIrY-An insti
tuition Of learning bearing the foregoing name,
Is being established under the patronage of
the Wisconsin, Michigan, Rock Riverand Iowa
Conferences Of the NJ. +. Church The loca-
ton fixed upon is on the line of the Lake
Shore railroad, between Kenosha and Chicago
eleven miles north Of the latter place. The
site for the University building, is some sixty
rods from the shore of the lake; the purchase
includes $50 acres of land, for which was
paid he sum of $4,000. As an evidence
that the purchase, (Which was made only a
few months since) is an advantageous one, it
Is said that gentleman Of ample means has
offered to take the property off the hands of
the trustees, leave them land sufficient for
University purposes pay the original purchase
money and give bonus besides of S25, 1000.
1t is the intention of the trustees to proceed
lmmedlately y, to lay out the ground into lots
ofconvenient size with broad and ample streets.
The proceeds arising from the sale of lots to
beapplied to the endowment of the institution.
Besides the property here mentioned, the trus-
tees are now the owners of real estate in the
city of Chicago, valued at $4,000; this also
goestowards the University endowment. The
location of the University being a pleasant
elevation on the shore of Lake Michigan, and
only some fifteen minutes ride by railroad
from Chicago, it is expected to become de-
sirable place of residence. The prospect of
the ample endowment of the institution. fully
warrants its success.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
State Superintendent.

The Oshkosh Democrat, an Independent
sheet, has the following, with reference to this
officer:
So far as we have been abe to learn. all
the candidates stand fair. DR.. Bartlett has
heretofore been interested in the cause of Ed
ueation as the editor of an Educational Jour
nal, and is a man of good abilities, but has
not, as we are aware, any peculiar fitness for
the place which would make him preferable
to scores Of other men that might be named
Ncar Y the same may be said of Mr.. WRIGHT
he is man of fair abilities, and Us chairman of
the Committee on Education in the Lerisla-
ture, has been in some measure identified
with that cause, but, with the utmost stretch
of candor and charity, cannot be conceded to
be tie man for Superintendent. 1t remains to
speak of Mr.. McMynn. Mr.. NJ. is Principal
Of the Union School in Racine, and until re
Gently, for some time held the same position
in the Union School of Kenosha. He is en-
gagged in the work of Education as business
rs his chosen profession. He is man of
ability, learning, and devotion to the work,
is an efficient lecturer, and his heart and soul
is enlisted in the Advancement and elevation
of our Common Schools.
In short he is man whose proportions
largely fill up our ideal of Superintendent.
We deem him the better man of the three
and therefore hold it to be the duty of the
people to elect him to the office for which he
has been put in nomination
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
n1grThe " Y Eye0iD0 Post is dow

GSHThe " y. Eyening Post is down
upon the appointment of JONI Y. Mason as
Minister to France. 1t says that the French
Court is a sphere for which he possesses no
qualifcations-one for which he has neither
the natural nor acquired endowments; nei-
Their the capacity, the political and diplomat
ic knowledge, nor the business habits which
are necessary to fill it with honor. The lob
by at the capitol has lost a ford and good
natured member, but the diplomatic corps of
our country has gained nothing
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

10 Edward u. Ilolton, says the Temp rance
League, is tho only candidate for Governor, who
has distinctly defined his position on the Maine
Law. lie is decidedly in favor it. Mr.. Holton
will be found equally candid, honest, and specific
on other questions The fact is, Mr.. Holton is an
able man and an excellent man in every respect,
and his election would be not only an advantage
but an honor to the state. What aStouishcs us is.
that people do not choose such men for officers in
stead of the mousing, schcming, log-roing politi-
clans, who seek place only to build themselves mp
in fame or wealth at the expense of the people
The League says also, that Mr. Baird. the whig
candidate for Governor, is understood to be dcci-
dedly opposed TO the Maine law.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

Ut. B. Garter has, as he says, one of the fl
nest and most extensive establishments in Chica-
60 See his advertise Esent. And we don't know
how it is, bat mans prosperity seems to keep
pace with his lberaly in advertising, both Car
ter and Olmsted, who arc represented in our col
umns, are at the head of the trade in Chicago.
Such of our readers as may trade in that city will
do well 10 call in at these establishments.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
O. +. BARTLETT.

Dy-Mr. BAIRD, the Wing candidate for Cover
has issued address to the electors of the state
declining to withdraw from the canvass. Mr.
Baird's pcrtnacity in this matter may surprise
some folks, but we think we see through it. We
! know NJ. Baird very well, and know him TO be
most thorough and confirmed bunker, and we CON
cndc that next to himSefhe would rather see Bars
tow elected than any man the wings and free de-
mocrats might unite This is the reason he
cngs to the empty honor of being a candidate
We give below the conclusion of Mr. Baird adj
dress He has been questioned with reference TO
his position on the Maine law and as will he seen.
he mounts his dignity and refuses to answer. We
can tell Mr.. Baird that people generally have not
been Ill the state thirty years, and are consequent
ly not so well acquainted with him as they would
like to be under the circumstances, and will not he
very apt to take this affected dignity in very GOOD
part. But as Mr.. Baird will not answer, we can
answerfor him, by stating that it is we'll understood
he Is violently opposed TO the law, and we doubt
not this is his principal reason for refusing to an
swer We predict that Mr. Baird will find him
self the third candidate when the votes come to be
counted. The address concludes as follows:
A few words, i'll relation to my own posi-
ton, | beg leave to add. have not volun-
tarlly placed myself there. | have made ne-
Their promise or pledges to insure success, or
secure support, nor shaH I make any |
shall on this, as on all other occasions, leave
myself entirely free and untrammelled, to act
according to the dictates Of my own con-
science and my best Judgment If IA resi-
dencc of thirty years in Wisconsin, deep
and warm feeling Of interest in her lasting
prosperity, and | might almost say, an i
IDENTITY with her early history, are not sulli-
clent guaranty ofmotivc and intention, 1oledy-
es ~hich ere so readly giren and so easily
and often pioloted by politicians can prove
but feeble security for future action.
My regret is sincere that | have been pla-
ced in my present position; but | will not
shrink from it, if my political friends deem
1t best for me to continue in it. shall sub
init with a good grace to defeat, only hoping
that eoery Wig and cecry honest man will
do his duty"
Very respectfully your ob't serv't.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

Pretty Good.---Some Germans got into a
row IN grocery in this city a few dayssince,
IN which one of the number was cut in Sc
veral places with knife. A number were
arrested, the authorities depending on the
wounded man for testimony to punish them.
In the mean time however, another German
who wished to shield some of his friends
who were implicated in the row, took the
witness in his wagon, and started with him
TO Milwaukee out of the jurisdiction of the
Court On the road, this generous friend
feel asleep, and when he arrived at Milwau-
kee and soughtto pay for glass of beer he
found himself minus 500. Of course sus-
picion fastened on the witness, and the po-
lice were called for to take him in charge.
At this juncture chap stepped up and an
nouncing himself as apolice officer, insisted
on taking the culprit to Jail, and prohibited
any person from accompanying him. He
had been gone but little while when he
returned and handed the loser seventy five
dollars which Ike said the prisonerhad given
him, ard advised the loser to take that and
say no more about it. This awakened d
pretty strong suspicion against the preten-
ded policeman, who soon found himself in
Jail for eX.orting money. Our friend who
so kindly assisted to cheat justice here out
of her dues, is still short S25.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
STATE NOMINATIONS.

For GOrerRor
EDWARD d. HOLTON, of Milwaukee.
Lieut.. Gorernor,
JONATHAN DAUGHERTY, of WinncbagC
Secretary Of State,
c. LATHAM SHOLES, of Kcnosha.
Treasurer,
SAMUEL ID. HASTINGS, of La Crosse.
attorney General,
VERNON TICHENOR, of Waukesha.
Bank Comptroller,
ELLERY a. ROWLAND, of Rock.
State Prison Commissioner,
SELAH BOOTH, of Dodge.
Supt. ofPubi;c Instruction,
John G. McMynn, Of Racine.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

GREAT FIRE IN ST.. LoUIs-THREE STEAM
BOATS BURNED, AND THREE SUNK-The St.
Louis InteLigencer records disastrous con-
fagration at the leyee in that city, on the
18th. Three steamboats, were burned, the
Montauk, Robert Campbell, and Lunette. The
fire broke out on the Montauk and spread to
the two others, while lying at the leyee.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

SELF-SALE INTO SLAvERY.----A singular
instance of a colored man selling himself
into slavery, was brought out in the May
or's Court, in Richmond, Va, last week.
A man named JONES' witness in a case
oflarcncy, stated that he was the slave of
a Mr.. Corrington, while the book of the
Hastings Court showed him to be free
man. On examination, it appeared that
Jones was cmancipatcd in Richmond in
1851, and that appended to the evidence Of
his freedom, was an injunction from the
Court to leave the State, on penalty of be-
ING sold for the benefit of the S.ate.----In-
$ cad of doing so, it appeared that he sold
himself to Mr.. Corrington, and had actual
ly received from him part Of the purchase
money at the time ofthe sale. The Mayor
stated in strong terms his convictions that
the whole proceeding was Illegal, and that
the State had claims for forfeiture, which
could be enforced in spite of the ncgro's
self sale; but for the purpose of bringing
the novel question before higher court, he
had the man held to a hearing before the
next Hastings Court, on the charge of re-
i'll the Commonwealth contrary to
the law
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

Mrs. FoNDA's LEcTuREs-MrsF Fonda lee
tured on the Maine Law on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday evenings last. Her lectures were
quite largely attended, and so far as we have
heard opinions expressed, she gave evidence
Of her ability not only to interest, but to aid
the temperance movement.
At the conclusion of Mrs. Fondas address
on Sunday evening last, a resolution of thanks
was proposed commenting her to the conf
dence of the friends of temperance in this
state, as an efficient laborer in the Cause
The resolution was carried with great Unani-
nifty by therising vote of the large assembly,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
E. The WatertoMn Reoister a demo-

E The Watertown Register, demo-
cratic sheet, hoists the name of Edward D.
Holton, for Governor, and Benz. Pixley for
Bank Comptroller. In making the an
nouncement, it has the following, which is
worthy the attention of voters:
For our part we have no dissatisfaction
with the Democratic ticket except the Gov
enor and Bank Comptroller, and if the OPP
position to the Barstow Corruption Gang
is concentrated upon one ticket for those
two offices, it will have a tendency to draw
in the most of the support of disatfected
Democrats.
In view of this state of things, and being
willing to support a portion of the Demo-
cratic ticket, we have hoisted under ouredi
torial head ticket for Governor and Bank
Comptroller, which we think will prove ac-
ceptable to the mass ofpeople.
The bare-faced swindle prepetrated up
on the friends of a. Haytt Smith, by Bar
stow, has Justly aroused the Indignation of
the people of this valley who are friendly
to the former gentleman. The consequence
is, many are disguised with the whole tick
ct, and will not vote while portion would
be satisfied to go it if the head and tail, i. e.
Barstow and Dennis, were cut off and the
body be left with the substitution of new
member at either extremity
The friends of Barstow who assembled
at the Fair, have endeavored to create the
impression that the people in this region
were satisfied thatthe ticket would be warm
ly supported. 1t is no such thing. We
never knew such GOODNESS to exist hereto
fore. The thinking masses of the party
feel that they have been sold by the con
vention, and are determined to right the
wrong at the ballot box. They feel that
they have been taxed longenough and heavy
enough for the support ola gang of leechcs
and hangers on, wo have bled the State for
years, and had the effrontery in the con-
vention to throw overheard the only reso-
luton which spoke at all for their interests
and by its action endorsing the wholesale
swindle of cheating the people out of the
public lands by repudiating resolution
which condemned the vilianous scheme of
giving the public domain to gang Of heart
less spectators.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

G~Dr. J. c. MILLS, of Spring Prairie, We learn
rs the Free Democratic candidate for State Soma
aDr, in Wslworh county. We hope our friends
IN that county will rally and give the DR.. the ma
jority they arc capable of giving in that county.
The DIR. is most excellent man, has had lcglsla-
tive experience and will do his constituents and
the state both honor and good service.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
The Temperance Question Rules!

We received a note few DAYS since from
a prominent citizen Of Outagamie County, a
man identified with one of the old parties, in
which he says-"Barstow and Baird will be
badly spotted here. don't think that the
latter will get ooer 80 votes in this County,
and Horror will chase the former close. The
question rifles here" = Oshkosh
Dem
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

SIGNIFIcANr.-The Grand Jury of this
county took vote on thesubject of the Maine
Liquor Law last week. 1t stood as follows:
for the law II; against the law 2. This may
be taken as fair indication Of the feeling in
the country, except in some particular local
tiles where the foreign population predomi-
State .LournM.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
Politics in this Section.

Politics in this section of the state are
badly mixed. In addition to the disturbing
element of the Maine law, we have a local
question which for the present, exercises a
most powerful effect in making new parties
or combinations: that of law by the next
Legislature authorizing loan OF the county
credit in aid of the Kenosha and Beloit
Railroad. A candi late for Senator and one
for Assembly have already been nominated
on this issue, and doubtless others in oppo-
sition to them will be nominated on the same
issue, and at present it looks as if this were
to be the controlling issue in this falls cleo
ton, the Maine law and general politics ia
king a secondary place.
We think it for the pecuniary interest of
the county to loan its credit in aid of the
road we think it for the interest of the peo-
pie in every point of view that prohibitory
liquor law should be passed, and we think
it of general interest that Free Democratic
principles should triumph The reasons
for all these views we have from time to
time given. Of the relative Importance of
these different questions, as well as the best
men to represent them each and every vo-
ter is just as capable of Judging as We are
We shall try to do our duty in setting forth
principles and advocating the measures we
believe to be right: we shall also try to keep
our readers fairly advised of the position of
the several candidates on all ques ions,
but shall leave it to them to make tie APP
plication
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

DyWc notice call signed by that most intan-
gibe and indefinite of all chaps, MANY Citizens"
posted around the streets, for Il mass meeting of
the electors of this assembly district to nominate
a candidate for assembly in favor of loaning the
county credit in aid of the rail road 1t is not pro-
bable any other Kind of candidate can be chosen
in this district.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

WoMEN's RIGHTs-ALMosT.-A a Tenn
perance Convention held at Delton, Sank Co,
a short time since, resolution was unani-
mously adopted recommending the ladies of
each town to appoint committee to attend
the election and use their influence in favor
of the Maine Law.-1nadtSon State Jour
nal.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
THE CITY BANK
X Z y OSHA. CONSIN.

This Institution will be kept open for business
from 9 a. NJ to II NJ, and from Y. NJ. to 4
T. NJ.
Eastern, Chicago and Milwaukee Exchanges
Bought and Sold; and Collections made in any
part of this State
Drafts on England, Ireland and Scotland for
sale in sums to suit purchasers.
H. w. JAMES, n. CANrBELt,
Cashier. President
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
Defamation.
East Troy, Oct. IA. '53.

East Troy, Oct. II, %.
To the Central COMMITTEE Of the Free
democracy ofMe State Of Wisconsin,:
GENTLEMEN Owing to the present con
dltlon of parties, and to the fact Tia 1t the Of
flce for which the Free Democracy placed me
IN nomination, is one which should be filled
apart from, and entirely above party consid-
eratlons together with the additional circum-
stance OF my regarding John G. McMynn as
altogether the titteSt person vet suggested
with whom to entrust the SUPERINTENDENT
OF our Educational interests, you are, there
fore, respectfully requested to withdraw my
name from the list of Free Democratic nom
lnees, to be voted for at the coming canvass.
As we have fallen upon times of much po-
lltIcal juggling, and as many may regard this
resignation "s characteristic of political bar
gaining, ! will avail myself of this opportu-
nifty OF ex licitly stating that the only con-
slderation inducing the step is the desire of
securing to our State the election of the best
man for the position. TO secure such a re-
suit, L shall labor and vote for Mr. McMynn.
have no political aspirations, have had none,
and am not likely presently to obtain any
having no political bargains to make, never
made any, and probably shall never do so,
save upon the basis of principle, openly, hon
orably.
With a profound sense of the honor con-
terred upon me, by 50 distinguished a mani
testatlon of the confidence of the Free De-
mocracy as nomination for position SO
responsible and exalted as that of the Super
mtendency of Public instruction." | sub
scribe myself, Your ob't serv't,
O. f. BARTI FIT
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21

RACINE Co. Mass TEMPERANCE CoNvEN-
rIoN-A large and enthusiastic county tenn
perance meeting, was held at Yorkvile, Racine
Co., on Thursday Of last week. The differ
ent portions of the county were fully repre-
sented. A number of spirited resolutions
were unanimously adopted. and among them
one, declaring it the duty Of Temperance men
ton of Legislative officers at the coming elec-
ton, The meeting house at Yorkyile was
crowded both during the afternoon and eve
ming, AMI the utmost harmony prevailed
throughout all the proceedings.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-10-21
STRANGE DEVELOPMENTS.

IT is positively stated, good authority, that Ever
'oN's American IIhn REsTonvrIvE will CURE BALD
NESS and FAsTEN HAIR from FALLING: and from the
largely increased demand the Propoors have been induced
T. place it in the reach of Price CsE DOLLAR pcr bot
tie Sold by sTARKWEATIIER & CO.