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REFERENCES.
P. ChOuteau, Jr. 4 Co., New York,
Lorinz, Sterling & Co., Pittsburgh,
James Peck 4 Co., Chicago,
Bridge & Lewis, Detroit,
Ray, Keith 4 Co., Cincinnati,
ChOuteau q Valee, st. Louis,
James Garter r Co, Galena.
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MINNESOTA ROYAL ARCH CHAPTEI

MEETS on the second Wednesday evening in each
month, mt 2 O'Clock at MASONIC HALL, ST. An
thOny Street. Companions from other Chapters, in
good standing respectfully invited meet with u.s.
ST. Paul, 1854. A. J. MORGAN, Sec'y.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1854-05-18

SONS OF TEMPERANCE,
CT. PAUL DIVISION, No. l. 8. of r. meet every Fri
- day Evening, at Temperance Hall.
3S-tf N BARBOUR Rs
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
Monday. November 20, Is5A.
why do the Banks suspend,

In addition to being required to depos-
it stocks with the Bank Comptroller full
ly ample to secure all their issues. the
Banks are required to redeem their bills
on presentation, in gold and silver. 4
bank then to be beyond the danger of
suspension. must keep at all times in its
vaults gold and silver equal to its whole
issue, and the simple reason, we take it,
why these stock banks sometimes sus-
pend is, that they have not this amount
Of specie on hand Yet, it is manifest, if
the bills were ever good they are just as
good after the suspension as before.
We think there is no good reason for
this provision of the law After the notes
are secured in satisfactory manner, we
know not why a Bank might not with
the same propriety be compelled to keep
a ship load ofpotatoes on hand to redeem
its bills as vault full of gold and silver.
Banks cannot and will not keep this spc-
cic on hand, fer they cannot afford to
provide double capital on which to do
business, and the only effect Of that pro-
vision of the law is to give rival estab-
lishments and rival business men a chance
to run upon them, and compel suspension
and the closing of their doors, and to that
extent impair and derange the business
of the country. No currency has par
ticle of value except as representative. In
that capacity ten dollar bill has Just as
much value as gold eagle, and there is
no more reason for making bill which
has state as endorser of its value re-
deemable in gold than there is in making
the gold redeemable in bills.
If specie must enter into the caleula-
ton, we suggest whether it would not be
better, instead of State Stocks, to have
specie deposited with the Comptroller,
and let that be responsible for the bills.
and not compel our Banks to keep cap
| Asak 0h h~IN SIuai ctA IfAC blkA1C W Nv iCc
the amount of their issues.
This was mooted point in framing
the Bank law. Asa legislator, we thought
it was too restrictive on business. We
knew Banks neither would nor could
keep this specie on hand, and therefore
we favored the idea Of receiving our State
Currency for all public dues, and if any
person after that was still disposed to in.
sist upon specie for bills, to at least give
the Banks a chance to collect it, in cas-.
of a run in preference to compelling then
to close their doors.
We submit to our Legislators now
whether something of this kind is no
necessary to enable our Banks to NEE
the public necessities in the matter of cur
rency.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
Wreck of the Yankee Blade.

The steamer Yankee Blade, one of the
Vanderbilt's Independent lines, on the
passage from San Francisco to Panama,
when two days out of San Francisco du-
ring the prevalence of dense fog run
hard on to 4 reef of rocks. The reef suS-
tanned the bow Of the boat, but the wa
ter rushed in and she settled rapidly at
the stern and began to go to pieces. The
number of passengers on board is vari-
ously estimated at from 800 to 100.
The boats were Immediately seized upon
by hands and passengers and one of them
by the Captain, and the land was sought
which fortunately proved to be at no
great distance. 1t was a difficult shore
however to land ON, and some of the
boats were capsized and passengers
drowned IN the effort. Before night a
few of the passengers were taken off by
the returning boats, but the great ma
jority were compelled TO remain on the
wreck for the night. According to ac-
counts it was a most distressing time.
In addition to the fear which possessed
all, that the wreck would mOmentarily go
to pieces, there was band of williams on
board who, armed with bowie knives and
revolvers, at once commenced plundering
the vessel and assaulting the passengers
and in some instances numbering them.
These villains loaded themselves with the
wealth of the boat and passengers, seized
on the dry and favorable spots for COM
fort which the boat presented. and rioted
during the night keeping the rest of the
passengers exposed to the elements and
in fear Of their lives
When morning came the boats again
returned from the land and commenced
taking of passengers, but the process was
slow, and the danger was imminent that
portion would 90 down with the sink
ing wreck, but fortunately q steamer on
her way to San Francisco, came to their
relief and took off those on the wreck,
which before night went entirely to pieces.
Those on shore suffered great hardships
for want both of water and food, the
scoundrels who had plundred them mo-
nopolising every thing eatable and nee
essary for comfort. They made their way
by means Of mules, along the coast to
Santa Barbara, where they were taken
by steamer back to San Francisco, hav-
ing lost every thing and endured almost
incredible hardships.
The Captain of the Blade was HENRY
RANDALL, the man who once run the
Empire State and other steamers on the
lakes and by some his conduct is censured
while others praise him. The agents of
the boat at San Francisco refused to re-
fund the passage money to passengers or
to give them ticket on another craft,
in consequence of which many of them
arc destitute at San Francisco.
The number of lives lost is estimated
from thirty to three hundred. 1t is sell
dom a more distressing shipwreck is re-
corded.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
Friday, November ~, 1854.
EH-Henry Meiggs doing business

e Henry Meiggs doing business at
San Francisco. California, recently Schuy-
lerised to the amount of 100000.
Schuylerising means every possible ras-
cality in connection with accumulating
money, and running away when detec-
ton can be no longer avoided. Melgg's
had long been a resident of California
enjoyed an excellent reputation, and had
always done large business as a broker.
He fed in vessel chartered for the pur-
pose, whittier no one knew, and as he had
been gone a day or two before being mis-
sed pursuit was not attempted. His prin-
cipal accomplice5 who fed with him, was
a man by the name Of Seeman, who it is
said on e published paper in Wisconsin.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
A new road into the Country.

The Supervisors of the town of Som
ers have issued notice stating that they
will meet at the house of E. r. Hugunin
in said town on Tuesday next, the 2lst
inst at o'clock P. NJ, to decide upon
an application for new road which has
made to them as follws:
Beginning on the road known as the
Stetson road. west of the Kellogg house.
ON section 10, town 2, range % thence
southerly along the ridge west of the
Railroad, across sec. 10, 80, AMI part of
81; to connect with Broad, Ounce, or
Spruce street in the City of Kenosha
and to discontinue the present Racine
and Kenosha road from the north line Of
the city of Kenosha to the aforesaid Stet-
son road.
This is matter of some importance
to the City generally, and of special and
particular Importance to many people in
it, and we therefore call attention to the
proposed meeting that those who feel an
interest in it, may be on hand.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

e. At meeting of the City Coun-
Gil, held Wednesday evening Nov. 8, 1854
an order was passed as follows:
"That a new street be opened in this
CITY. from Kenosha street along the north
side of the south line of land owned by
J. Befel, and across lot No. Ia, block 8,
Durkee's Eastern Addition, to Mechanic
street in said addition" Any person
or persons claiming damages by reason
of the opening of said street, as proposed,
will file a notice of such claim in writing
with the City Clerk, within ten days
from the date of this Order, in accordance
with the provisions of Sec. 30, of the Act
to incorporate the city of Kenosha.
C. c. SH0LES, Mayor.
November 18TH. 1854
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

OUR HOME CURRENCY.-Amidst the
general distrust of great many of the
banking institutions of the country-a
distrust wcll-founded in many cases. while
i'll others it doubtless arises from money
shaving operations in the large cities-it
is gratifying to see the confidence which
is every where felt in the banks Of our
own state. Their bills are, and are so
believed to be, as goodas gold. We have
the best banking law in the Union for the
safety of the bill holders, the'security be-
ing ample beyond every contingency. and
hence this confidence. We trust that
our people appreciate fully this condition
Of things, and will see that our home in
NtltutioAs are sustained by II the usual
modes of business encouragement. If
this is done, Wisconsin will 90 through
the pending financial crisis with compar-
atiyely little loss.-Mi. Sent.
This is all first rate but will the Sem
tiuel tell US what good this good curren-
cy does cur oyn people. We do not see
much money, but we see three Indiana,
Illinois, Michigan, or Georgia bills, where
we see one Wisconsin.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

There is speck Of trouble on
the horizon between this country and
France. The Emperor Of France, for
reasons best known to himself refused
Soule, our Minister to Spain, permission
to pass through France, on a recent coca
sion when the aforesaid Minister was
journeying from Ostend to Madrid The
matter is nov in the hands Of our author
tiles and Is being made the subject Of
diplomatic notes. It is contended that
if France PERSISTS in occupying this po-
sition we have nothing left but resort to
arms. Mr.. Soule has proved himself tol-
cradle with the pistol, and II there must
be fighting on his account, we think it
would be cheaper and just as satisfactory
to let him aud Louis Napoleon fight it
out between them.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

e. The Madison Democrat after
stating that the Democrats have one ma
jority in the Senate, in.imates that it is
not CERTAIN United States Senator will
be chosen at this session. IT the Demo-
Gratis should have the strength and should
SO use it, we suppose it will be in strics
accordance with the doctrine of popular
sovereignty"
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
70 The AlbnnN dtlGs has the "a

Eg The ALBANY AtldS has the fol-
lowing, which is as true as gospel, with
reference to the Republican Senator, cleo
ted in the north half Of Waukesha Coun-
ty:
Mr.. Dcnnison Worthington, formerly
a merchant of this city, and at one time
a member of the Common Council, has
just been elected TO the Senate of Wis
consin. Mr.. Worthington will make an
able and valuable Legislator, as he is q
man Of practical mind, much experience
and decided talents.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
Business Notice.

All Dealers, Buyers, and Consumers of
Notions, Gimcracks, and Necessary I'M
ple,nents, Of every kind and description
whatever will be interested in,the adver-
tisement Of B. F, HOLSTER, Of Chicago,
found in our paper. We notice that our
City Dealers patronize him, an indication
that he deserves it.--D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

OPENING OF THE SAULT CANAL.-We
learn that some time next week the steam
er Sam Ward is expected - pass through
the Sault Canal, on her way from Lake
Superior to Detroit. The event Will be
an interesting and important one to this
State and the whole country. i work
which is to be the means of developing
the resources of the rich mineral region
Of the upper peninsula, will be nearly
completed, and the great lakes Superior
and Huron will be connected by navaga-
bic water.-De Detroit Adr.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
A Good Arrangement.

The Banks Of this State will re-
ceive each others bills at par, whether in
a state Of suspension or not. So we are
informed. This arrangement will pre-
vent alarm and embarrassment and great
ly subserve the public interest, while it
is highly creditable to our home institu-
tons. The Bills of the Rock River
Bank, Beloit, are taken as usual at the
counter Of the City Bank of Kenosha.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
Illinois Banks.

Mr.. Maxwell. Bank Commissioner of
Illinois, cautions the public against sacri-
ticing anything on the bills of suspended
Banks of that State, as the securities are
ample to secvre their final redemption in
specie at par.
We notice in the Chicsgo Tribune Of
yesterday, statement signed by the bn-
ness men of the City, agreeing to take at
par the notes of the Illinois Banks.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
The Ohio Banks.

To show how little the credit of the
bills of the Free or Stock Banks suffer.
under the failure of the Banks issuing
them, it is only necessary to state that
the notes of the City Bank of Columbusl
the Miami Valley Bank, and the Cana,
Bank of Cleveland, will be received for
taxes and all public dues. as the state
holds indemnity for the present and all
future contingencies. So says the Ohio
Salesman
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

The religious belief of the fourteen
persons who have filled the Presidential
chair in the United States, are indicated
10y the attendance upon public worship
and the evidence afforded in their wri-
tings, may be summed up as follows
Washington. Madison, Monroe, Harrison,
Tyler and Taylor were Episcopalians;
Jefferson, John Adams, John Quincy
Adams and Fillmore, Uunitarians; Mr.
Van Buren, was of the Dutch Reform
Church; and President Pierce is Trini-
tartan Congregationalist.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
rIt appears to be difficult mat

ter to find out exactly the political CON-
nlexion of our State Senate. Three Sen
atorial districts are yet in doubt, the run
being close and the returns from them in
complete. 1t is necessary that the Re-
publicans should get one of them to give
them majority Of the Senate. At pre-
sent the chances are, that they have sue
ceeded in the Lafayette County district
it being runored, and apparently on good
authority, that Hon. CHAs. Dunn is de
feated by aife votes majority for HE OF
poncnt.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

"WrscoNsIN EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL"
JANIS SUTHERLAND and JULIA A. VIERs
propose to commence, Jan. 1st, 1855, the
publication of a monthly paper under the
above name, devoted to Educational in
terests, and containing the accounts of
Legislative action as to Schools Teach
ers' Institution, &C., &c. Terms 81 per
annum.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

THE FUGITIvE SLAVE CAsE-The first
of trials, under the indictments found
against several citizens, charged with aid
ing in the escape Glover; the fugitive slave
commences this morning in the L. ).
Court, John Ryecraft being the defendent
in this case, Judge Miller having overrul-
ed the motion to squash the indictment,
made by his counsel, Messrs Larkln d
Steeyer, The case of Mr.. Booth is carrl-
cd over to next term, on account Of his
ilIness.-liI Sent.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

rnE Democratic organs are already an
nouncing that should their party have a
majority of one in the next Senate, they
will make facuous opposition to the
election Of an United States Senator next
winter by refusing to go into joint bal
lot for that purpose. This amiabIe in
tention may not be carried out perhaps
for want of the aforesaid majority, but if
it is it only delays what is unavoidable
the final election of Republican. We
are sure of a large majority in the Senate
next year, and this factious opposition
on the part of Democrats would only re
suit in strengthening the Republican par
ty, and enable us to elect not only a
Legislature but orr State ticket next
year. Let them try it if they desire to
experiment in that manner.-HudiSon
Journal.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
1--WE had no boat or mail on Sat

49, W 2 K1N~VI no E'VE1 u 11As''1 UT wv
urday from Chicago. The Pacific left
Chicago with a very large load of passen-
gers, but WAS compelled on account of
the wind, and heary sea to put back from
Waukegan. She landed at that place, n
few of the passengers for this place, but
the rolling sea made it so difficult for her
to lay at the pier, that but few could get
ashore, the rest being takenhack to Chi
cago. She returned and made a landing
yesterday morning, about seven o'clock.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
Eleven hands were last


ES IDA MAY, by Mary Langdon. is
the title Of new work just from press.
The New York Evening Post states that
Mrs. Stowe is the author of the hook
sad pronounces it worthy Of her reputa-
ton. The peculiar institution" forms
the staple of the work. The Post also
states that the large number Of copies al
reAdy ordered, is evidence that the pub
nc are aware Of the author.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

The arctic broke her shaft or
some other part of her machinery. near
Waukegan on her way to Milwaukee, on
Thursday and was towed back to Chica-
go. by the Cleveland. She will not be
out again this season.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

IL The City of Fond du Lac has
voted to loan its credit to the amount of
5000 900 in aid of the Rock River Valley
Union Rail Road.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

E Thomas f. Meagher, the well
known Irish patriot, ruined a suit Of
clothes in his labors to release the untur-
tun@te who were crushed by the recent
IePiorable railroad accident in Canada.
1i'S baggage having been sent to Chica-
go before he reached Detroit, he had to
order new SUIT. In sending it to him,
MeSSrs. Holmes and Co. sent'with il the
bill receipted, as token of their appre-
ciatt::ccn of his humane labUrs on the mel
,nen,,i,v occasion.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
* The milwaukee, Ss,t;,,s, foot.

IL The Milwaukee Sentinel foots
up A Republican members of the Assem-
bly,, as far as heard from. The Assem-
bly, consists OF s. members. Fire dis
tricts yet to hear from. The Senate is
still in doubt. Judge Dunn is reported
defeated in La Fayette county by a ma
jority of nine votes.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

E The Madison Democrat in foot
ing up the Legislative returns, gives the
Republicans eierea majority on joint ball
lot, with six districts yet to hear from.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

We have received very well written
and elaborate article, advocating the right
and duty of teachers to have Prayer in
School, from a gentleman who subscribes
himself as teacher in Racine County.
As his arguments in favor of the po-
sition are in no wise different from those
adduced by our esteemed citizen CORES
pondent, and as he utterly mis-appre-
hcnds, and consequently mis-states our
arguments against the position, we have
deemed it inadvisable, at this time. 20
open our columns to renewal of the
discussion.
A greater reason than all this lies in
the fact, that even yet, with all the great
freedom Of opinions which we reaLly do
enjoy, our people do not tolerate the full
AMI free discussion Of what is deemed ad-
verse to fashionable and commonly re-
ceived religious orthodoxy. The writer
who takes ground against prayer in
school, court, legislature, and against the
enforcing, by lar, Of any kind of religious
observance whatever, jeopardizes his po-
sition and his otherwise influence, and
renders himself obnoxious to candid
and impartial hearing, and lie enters up
on the task with great odds against him.
Therefore few like to undertake it.-p.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
rrenelIer Rucephalus Lost.

The Propeller Bucephalus foundercd
on Saginaw Bay, on Sunday night last,
about i miles fro'n Point Au Rarques.
the Captain and ten HAMS: and three
passengers, including two females, were
saved
Eleven hand. -
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
F~ The Chicago Tribune SAYS Il

Eg- The Chicago Tribune says the
track Of the Lake Shore. Road is laid six
teen miles north Of Chicago, and that it
will be completed to Waukcgan from the
first to the fifteenth of February. It
might be and would be completed earlier
but for the delay or the Wisconsin end
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
Pianos--A Rare Chance.

We call attention to the advertisement
of Plans from the mandatory of Hallet
& Comston. We are assured they are
nelo, superior article, but owing to GER
tain causes, they will be sold under val
ne. Let the unsteady inclined look at
them d
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
New York Election.

NOW OFk. NOV. TO.
The Tribune this eveninS foots UP a
majority for Clark Of 300, making the
officisl vote Of Cattaragus county 81 ma
jority for Clark. Other evening papers
keep Seymour ahead the Commercial!
1Adreyiiser making his mai. 632.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
County Legislature,

THIRD DAY-FoRENooN SESSION.
The Chair called the Board to order.
Clerk called the roll. All present. Min
utes read and approved.
The County Treasurer presented his
Annual Report.
Mr. Doan moved its reference to the
Committee of Ways and Means. Car
RED
Mr.. Epson, from the Committee on
County Charges, reported the following
bills, which were allowed:
To S. Y. Brande, for repairs of
Office, S o 30
To Keno ha Telegraph, for adver-
tisinr Election Notice in Daily
and eehly, Is 90
To the Town of Wheatland, for
support of County Poor, 700
To the Town of Pleasant Prairie,
for support of County Poor, "a 60
Mr.. Sboles, from Committee on Con-
stables and Justices Bills, reported the
following bills, which were allowed
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23
Vessels on the Flats.

Messrs. Richmond & Co. yesterday re-
ceived intelligence that over one hundred
vessels and propellers were aground on
the St. Clair Flats. So much for The
Great Democratic Party"
Chicago Tribune.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

Professor DANIEL READ L. L. D.. Of
Indiana State DIVERSITY. has accepted his
appointment to the Chair of Mental
Philosophy, Logic Rhetoric, and English
Literature" in the University of Wiscon-
sin. 1t is understood that he will deliv-
er his inaugural address at commence
ment, July next.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23

IL The Grant County Herald says
School Teachers are scarce in that part
Of the State.