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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

- The Assembly, BIZ resolution
called On the Attorney General of the
State, for his opinion as to whether muir
der is bailable offence, under our con-
stitution, in virtue Of the law sbolishing
the death penalty. In reply, he states
that it is, and that no discretion belongs
to the authorities except to determine the
amount Of the bail and the sufRciency OF
the surety.
This conclusion Is arrived at in this
wise: The Constitution says, all offences
shall be bailable except capital offences
capital offences are defined to be those
which are punished by death--the death
penalty having been abolished, there are
no capital offences-therefore all often
ces are bailable. We supposed an offence
derived its character from its own nature
rather than from the nature of the pun
ishment assigned to it, and that an offence
was capital because it was the chief, prin-
cipal, or worst offence which could be CON-
mltted, but it appears we were mistaken
Cannot however, the ingenuity which
made this discovery, find some plan Of
overcoming the difficulty without resort
to the generally Objectionable expedient
of restoring the death penalty. For In
stance, can not the legislature define what
capital" means as well as the Attorney
General; or, can it not define the amount
Of bail and the character of the surety SO
as to make bail practically Of no moment
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
American Vanity.

For The Telegraph.
"But there are no Great Men -" there
is little refinement, polish, profundity' in
Wisconsin and the west generally, >
western Delegates are more or less un-
couth, ignorant and unsophisticated, in
their department, than Eastern Dele
gates" &c. &c.
There now, Mr.. Cd" ha'n't you done
it? Down ON your marrow bones before
the acknowledged superiority in . refine
ment polish. and profundity" of Eastern
Delegates-an acknowledgment not fit
to be made" either on the score Of truth
or self respect. And this conscious infe-
riority i'll breeding is the reason why
Western Delegates " take back places 7"
Out upon such philosophy-'it's playing
the joke too far" The truth is, we have,
in our free and easy western good nature.
suffered these cute, calculating Yankees
to crack their jokes at the expense of wes-
tern intelligence and western refinement,
until they have more than half persuaded
such "sotts," as Mr.. ID" that " it is all
in sober earnest" and truth at that and
that the best way to get out Of the
ocrape," and the back places" too, is,
to " acknowledge the corn"
And so. we have mo profoundly great
men" in Wisconsin! Bah! Wonder of
how many rods to the inch" was the
rule of comparison by which Mr.. I'D -
reckoned; and as if that was not enough,
the humiliating fact must be Teiegrdph-ed
all over this blessed Union "to balk all
attempts at comparison" and feed fat -
the assurance and self-preferment Of Eas-
tern big ones, because, forsooth, the
bright exceptions" to western boorish-
ness, "are never aggrieved because they
are not appreciated" And in the view
of Mr.. I'D" this is an adequate reason
for the treatment so much complained of.
There now, Mr. 3D." if it had not been
for that "last lick" had made UP my
mind to call you green" and forgive
YOU. and let it all 60 as a kind Of way
you have of going off half-cock'd;" but
/ can't do it now. give you time for re-
view. for reflection, and for the amends
honorable. 1t depends upon how you
improve this day of grace, whether or moi
Il am down on you like thousand o.
brick" 1901.
Vanity is said to be the leading Amer
ichan Characteristic. We fear there ii
too much truth in the charge. We car
bear any thing but to be told our faults
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
A Factory Blown to Atoms Sixteen
Lives Lost

Another appalling catastrophe is added
to the long list we have within few weeks
recorded. On Saturday afternoon ball
cartridge maufactory in Ravenswood
Long Island, blew up; the building was
utterly annihlated. and sixteen persons
thirteen of whom were children-werc
instantly killed. The houses for miles
around were shakenasifhy anearthquakc;
windows were sh;vered fences were torn
down. tree. swept of their limbs, and the
ground for a quarter of a mile aroundcov-
cred with human limbs arms. legs, hands
feet, heads, brains and entrails We do
not recollect in all our experience Of pes
thence, explosions, wrecks, fires, and fall
ing buildings, any scene SO intensely sick
ening and frighttully horrible as this one.
" Y. Tribune
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10


Of Rhode Island has promptly instructed
her Senators to oppose this bill New
York and Ohio both have such resolutions
before them, and doubtless By this time
other Northern States have also.
We have no reason to doubt but the
people this State, with great unanimity,
are opposed TO Douglass bin. The pa
pers of the State nearly al oppose it. The
Legislature should not hesitate moment
to instruct our Senators and Representa-
tives, By the passage of the resolutions
on the subject now before it, or others Of
similar import. The danger is imminent;
prompt action is required.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
LYONS KATHAIRoN,

The Kathairon neutralizes the effects Of
Disease, Climate and old age, in Preserving
and Restoring the human Hair even after
Badness of many years; ceanses the scalp
from Dandruff and its ncutralimpurities; will
cure the Nervous Headache and all Eruptivc
Diseases of the Skin, and is the most desira-
BILE artical for Curling and imparting gloss
to the hair in tho world. 1t happily unites
the effects of the choicest. Pomades 10 the best
French Extracts, and cxhales the Perfume
of the most delightful flowers. No person
should be without it. Price only IS cents, in
large bottles. Sold by all dealers, every
where.
d. S. BARNES, Proprietor,
l6l Broadway, n Y. d
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Biennial Sessions.

In Illinois the Legislature meets bienni-
ally, and the press and people are seeking
TO change the mode to annual NEE tings
In Wisconsin the Legislature meets annu-
ally, which it is sought to change TO bicn-
NAL meetings. (which shall I taker
said a traveller to a dwellcr by the way
side. mo matter; either one will take
you where you want to 60" was the re-
ply. But which is the best?" 80, take
which you please; whichever one yoN
take, you won't go "A great ways without
wishing you ID taken the other" This
illustrates we think the difference between
annual and biennial sessions.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Administrator Sale.

license having been granted to the undersigned.
rs Administrator OF the Esn'e o pIiny 7. "feen oe-
ceased TO sell his real estate for the purpose Of pay
ing his debts and charges OF administrations mere
fore notice is hereby given that pursuant TO said IT.
cense shall sell at the door OF the Court House IN
Kenosha CITY, on the Oh day Of March A. ID. 1854,
between the hours Oftweve O'Clock at NOON and two
O'Clock in the afternoon, all the right and title, thai
the said Pliny p Green at the time of his disceasc,
had in or to- tho lot and store, Block thirty
on Market street In the Frat Ward OF the city Of ke-
nosna bounded on the north by Market street, on
the east by the premises occupied by George Day on
the south by premises occupied by simmons ana
French. west by premises owned by Lee Ciailtn,
subiecrio incumbEance by mortgnge,nr Otherwise
existing ai the time ofthe death Ofsaid Phny Green
The purchase money to be paid on the day OF SAFE.
H. FRANK, Administered.
Dated Kenosha February 8. 1883.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Speaker Pro Tempore.

Speaker Horn having vacated the Chair
of the Assembly, on leave of absence,
Mr.. William Hull, was chosen Speaker
pro tempore by vote of AZ to % for Mr..
Noggle.
This is a compliment well deserved.
Mr.. Hull is corteous, honorable, well
skilled in parliamentary rules, and makes
a most excellent presiding officer.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
r. A bill has been introduced in t,

e A bill has been introduced in the
Assembly TO pay j. E. Arnold $1,000 for
services as counsel fer Judge Hubbell, in
the late impeachment. This is right in
principle but the amount is too large
Judge Hubbell was arraigned, tried, an6
pronounced innocent. In the eye of the
law he is not only pure but unsupported
and the justice that compels him TO i'm
poverish himself in repelling charges that
are acknowledged unfounded, we cannot
understand,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Emigrant Commissioner,

The report of this functionary puts the
number Of Germans arriving in this State
the past year at sixteen to eighteen thou
sand, and the Irish at four to five thou
sand. Considering that one hundred and
nineteen thousand arrived in New York
in the same time, and that this is almost
a Geman State, it does not speak very
well for the efforts of the Commissioner.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Prohibitory Law.

The Judiciary Committee of the Wis
consin Assembly, to which the matter was
referred, have reported what is said to be
avery stringent Prohibitory Liquor Law.
1t is yet TO be printed, and some days will
no doubt elapse before its consideration
is commenced. In the mean time let us
say, we trust our friends will act in the
matter with due discretion. There should
be no greater stringency than is absolute
" necessary to accomplish the result.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
The Sentinel, for One Dollar.

OUR STATE LEGISLATURE eonyenes - m .as,,
son on "Wednesday. January ilih. me sss.'on wi
be, we trust, brief and busy one. ins - ., .i,e.
son aha il should be prolonged beyond -1, .. ign,
weeks As usual the readers Of the FL VIII
be kept fully posted as 70 Al ns1 MI. name, vii
10 n s,tend.nos Al Mndison, throghon Ire Session,
"e y, T., sSdi,,omfo his DAILY CORRESPONDENCE,
we shall publish -,
Daiiy Telegrapaic Reports Of PrOceed'ngs,
W. viii furnish 1he SENTINEL TO Subscriber, 10
and GU, o. the Legislature, during the sESsios'oH
the fo ~ y 1g, te eis,a, xeeks9 600
TRT-WEEKLY, a.
WEEKLY,
The readers Of the SENTINEL, besides getting inc
vrrtvsT Ann FRKsHEsr IwTELLiGENcE YRo.M s ~.
rsoy, viii also reSeiyo the LATEST NEHs Ho'h
other quralegs. vUa.k
IT. OrieFs for the Daily, Iri-W eeky,o 2, - i.
accompanied by the Cash.
MIlweukee. gsnwsry, 1884
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
A COMPETENCY
Secured for One Dollar.

TEVHE Public assured this is no iumbug. You
"a can for One Dollar get instructions in seventy
iyediiTtrent kinds Of businessso that it comes with
in the mesns Of all.
With from 50 10 S. per day. And with from $50
TO 600 capital, you can make from $40 to $40 per
day If after You receive those Instructions, you
not satisfied you make money at any Of the differ
ent kinds O business youare instructed in, send them
back aud your Dollar will be refunded.
All Letters post paid, with One Dollar will receive
The Instructions. Address,
E. DUNN & CO.,
la 50. Louis, Mo.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Family Ini1rnal

Mrs. Swisshelm, failing to get what she
deemed adequate support from the Free
Democracy of Pennsylvania; has dropped
the party politics of her paper, and united
it with the Family Journal, published by
R. NJ. Riddle. The paper is much i'm
proved, and as strongly anti-slavery as
cXer.-p.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

e. A bin donating public lands to
Wisconsin TO aid in the construction of
Rail Roads within her borders, has passed
the Senate. 1t is said, the only road pro-
vided for in the bin, is the Rock River
Valley Road.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

E@ A bill has been introduced into
the Assembly creating the Office of Dep
uty Bank Comptroller, with salary of
Sl000per annum. The Comptroller gets
$1,000 per annum which is very liberal
pay for all the work there is to do. No
such bill ought to pass.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
DIED.

Died Of Congestion of the Lungs, ut
Brighton, Jan. 2lst Mrs. JANE BUBToN, wife
of Mr.. Robert Burton, aged so years, | mo.
days. Having moved with her family from
East Cambridge, Boston, to this place in ls43,
from which time she has been useful and
active member of the Baptist Church in this
place. She died in the full hope of glori-
Gus resurrection; casting her all on her cru
Gifted and risen Redecmcr. She was follow-
ed TO the grave by her bcrcaved husband and
family with large concoursc offriends who
seemed to mourn her loss deeply. ....
L. MEREDIRH.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Fraenan'S Advocate.

This is the title of new paper just
started at Waukegan, by Mr.. John Gent
eel devoted to Temperance and Free
soil.
We welcome Mr.. Gcntzel to the field.
No State needs such laborcrs more than
Illinois and we hope the number will rap
idly increase.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

IL Mr.. Noggle has introduced into
the Assembly bill providing for chan
ging the time of holding the courts in the
first circuit, which was referred to select
committee Of one member from each of
the counties composing the first circuit.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

EA See call in another column for
Public Meeting, on Monday evening next
There should be a full and clear express
sion. Let every Man, and Woman too,
who feels an interest in the matter, be ON
hand.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

Illinois is waking up on the sub
ject of Prohibitory Liquor Law. Proba-
bly, nothing viii be done at this special
session with reference to it, but at the
next regular session, the agitation will be
commenced in earnest.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

e Mr.. Knowlton has introduced
into the Assembly, a bill relative to GER
tificates of sales for taxes. Also, bill
relative to county government, which we
suppose contemplates a change Of the pre-
sent system of town and county govern
mcnt.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Railroad Consolidation.

The Free Democrat says negotiations
are pending to consolidate the La Crosse
and Fond du Lac Railroads, so as to run,
at present, by way Of Horizon and Wau-
plin
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

ES The law of Ohio, which author
Uses taxes against banks to be collected
by opening their vaults with crow-bar,
if necessary, is justified on the ground
that taxes are always pryor claim.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

- The Assembly has before it res
buttons relative to change in the mode
of electing the President and Vice Presi-
dent, which, after an expression in their
favor, were referred to select committee.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Michigan Liquor Law.

The highest Judicial Tribune Of Mich
igan has pronounced the Prohibitory
Law Of that State to be Constitutional
This decision was made upon an appeal
from a Detroit Justice, who decided the
other way.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

See advertisement Of Schmoldt
& West. They are gentlemen and artists,
and are sure to give satisfaction to those
vino employ them.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
naafh Of N1nnnhua

Patrick ODonohue, who was transror-
ted to Van Dieman's Land in 1915, for
participating in the Irish Rebellion, and
who escaped and came to America some
months ago, died in Brooklyn, on the 22nd
of January last.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

The Senate adjourned on Thurs
day lastuntil Tuesday of this week. Ma
ny of the members took advantage of the
brief recess to pay flying visit to their
families and constituents, among whom
we were pleased to see the worthy Sena-
tor from this district. An effort was made
in the Assembly to adjourn for the same
time, but without success.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
" Isthmns Tinkei"

The Railroad Company has devised a
ticket for passengers across the break at
Erie, the vignette of which contains the
design offour jackasses with panniers, and
in the distance some boys and girls with
baskets of peanuts, apples and candies.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
The Markets.

TcDtuary y, Icst.
GRAIN-The grain market continues &C
tive and wheat has advanced 3a4 cents per
bushel on all qualities since orr last issue.
We quote prime White winter at 81 ,24al ,253
club spring 81 ,23al "a, common to good
Srring Sl,l7a1 ,22. Barley sells at 4oa4scts.
Corn in the ear 40 cts per "a lbs. Corn
shclcd 40 cts per GO lbs. Oats are quiet ut
80 cts.
SEEDS-Limitcd transactions in seeds.
Timothy brings Sl,75al ,S7t. Flax Seed
sOaSl and in good demand.
PROFESSIONALISM continues to arrive
in moderate quantities and sellers have re-
allied an advance. We quote s. ,50a4 80 aS
the ruling prices. Heavy choice lots might
demand s.. Lard brings cents. Beef 81
"A, so.
OFFIcE OF THE DAIIY SENTINEL.
Milwaukee, Feb. 4, 1854. (
Moderate receipts and firm market yes
tcrday Quotations unchanged. Sales
Wheat 81, lsal % club and mixed, ,25al ,2S
white winter. Oats 30a3l; Barley. quick at
80 cts and Rye at IS; Corn 40 in the ear, As
SHIELDED.
Hogs, s4,5Oa5, 90 for light to heavy.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

g. The Madison correspondent of
the Milwaukee Sentinel thinks the pro-
iect for electing United States Senator
this winter. is about abandoned, its friends
having been frightened by the popular
demonstration against it.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

- A majority of the Committee on
State Affairs in the Assembly, have re-
ported favorably to the project of bienni-
al sessions. Mr.. Wright gave notice of
intention to make a minority report.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
E-Mr. Bartlett has introduced in,

Mr.. Bartlett has introduced into
the Assembly resolutions against Doug
lass Nebraska bill, which were referred
to select committee, consisting Of Bart
lett, Donaldson, and Gary. The Dommit-
tee il right and wiz probably report with
out selav
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
ELDER L0THROP,

May be expected to preach to the Free
Congregation, at the Free School house in
the North Ward, every fourth sabbath, both
in the morning and afternoon, at the usual
hours of worship. Commencing next sab
bath at lOb A. NJ.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
VINO are the Peoule2

The Tribune raises this question for
Douglass to answer, in relation to leaving
TO the People of the Territories the sub
ject of Slavery. Are they the Slavehol-
ders, or does the term people inclune
Slaves also and free colored?
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

E@We notice various moves in the
legislature contemplating the establish
ment of State Lunatic Asylum. Such
an institution is now much needed, and
the necessity will increase every year.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Selfshness.

We call attention to the Letter from
Mrs. Swisshelm to the Autographs for
Freedom found on our outside. The
doctrine therein set forth is the true one.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
The Sheboygan Chronicle,

Has been disposed of to Mr.. II. n.
Ross, who proposes to issue in its stead
new weekly independent Journol TO
be called -the Evergreen City Times"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Boston papers please copy.
Canary Birds & Cochin China Fowls

a FEW CHOICE "SINGiNG BIRDS - For Sale.
IN Also. few pairs of &C chin China Fowls, last
Spring Chickens al 81 80 Per pair. Persons IN want
OF AN improved breed OF Fowls, will do wen 10 call
soon. JOHN r. SHLPHEBD,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

e The bill in relation to Courts of
Probrte. has been referred in the Assem-
bly, 10 the Judiciary Committee.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Death of Samuel Ward.

Samuel Ward, Of the firm of E. d. &
S. Ward, died at Newport, Michigan, on
Saturday morning, at six O'Clock.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
Thomas Paine.

The birth day of Thomas Paine was
celebrated at Milwaukee, Waukesha, and
Madison, on Sunday evening, the Both
nit
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
THE NEBRASKA BILL


&&AS4Ao 404S0
The undersigned, citizens of Kenoslla,
unite in call to their fellow citizens ge-
morally, to meet at the Court House, in
this city, on
Monday evening next, at Z o'clock,
To give expression to their sentiments in
reference to the effort now making in
Congress to repeal the Missouri Compro-
mise. (Signed.)
4 Lewis. c. Latham Sholes.
NJ. Rowland. w. NJ. Deming.
+. w. Lyman. S. Dean.
Fred Gage N, Hawley.
Geo. Ii. Benedict. NJ o Bennett.
w. Bone. John Erickson.
l.. b. Weed. A. II. Schmoldty
/. Newell. John Wilson.
II. G. Ewes John Wilson Jr. 2
Jno. ID. Foster. Robert Lowell.
II. f. Moth. Joseph Vale
-. NJ. Stryker. Geo. w. Hale.
L. G. Merrill. II. Fl. Dcming.
VIM. II. Smith. Michael Frank.
-. T. Buck Henry I. West
Il. T. Humbrook. Adm. Hanson.
L. ID. Parsons. j. Murray.
+. Robinson. Henry Ward.
Isaac George. Edward English.
VIM. Seymour. Henry Lines.
G. Truesdell. l. w. Webster.
VIM. l.. Porter. w B. Slocum.
j. V. Quarles, Jon b. Jilsun.
Samuel Y. Brande. Hudson Bacon.
James Densmore. Ezra Simmons.
A. ID. Northway. James j. Petit.
II. +. Schoff
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10
THE CITY BANK
KEN OSHA, WISCONSIN.

KEN OSHA, WISCONSIN.
-.o:
This Institution will be kept open for bu-
siness from Q a. NJ. TO IL NJ, and from
p. NJ. to 4 p. NJ.
Eastern, Chicagoand Milwaukee Exchan-
ges Bought and Sold; and Collections made
in any part of this State.
Drafts on England, Ireland and Scotland,
foi sale in sums to suit purchasers.
II. w. JAMES, A. CAMPBELL,
Cashier. Presiden.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-02-10

NlAlkREED:

In this city on the goth ult., by Rev. Jason
Lathrop, Mr.. VIM. STETsoN, and Miss Ell
LEN CArHARINE McCAY, both of Kenosha.