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Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

tsz~ The vote of Durhee and Durand
over Wells at the last Congressional cleo
ton was 1l22. The Democracy were
stronger then in this district than they
can ever hope to be again. There can be
no reasonable doubt if the Republican
nominee for Congress is an unexception-
able man, he will be elected by large
majority.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

at is almost impossible to get fair
view of things from a thoroughly bitter
partizan press."-Democra.
We do not know how often our neigh
Dor has repeated against us the charge
of prejudice, bitter partisanship, &c. &c.
We know he scarcely writes an article in
which it does not occur, and we suppose
the main purpose of it is, that the public
may understand on the other hand what
remarkably candid, unprejudiced, lib
eral journal his own is. If we know
ourself we are without prejudice. If
Frank Pierce or the Democratic party
viii do one commendable act we will
chronicle and cherish it with pleasure
But how is all this assumed candor on
the part Of our friend. Does he approve
of the repeal sof the Missouri Compro-
mise Of the veto of the harbor bill =?
of the bombarInent of Greytown &c.
He proposes to condemn the wrong
Has any person seen or heard any con-
domination of these wrongs from him. He
roars them as gently as a sucking dove.
A week or two since he avowcd his
purpose to wait and see what apology
the particular friends of Pierce had for
his veto of the harborbll. lie has wait
ed and is likely to continue to wait.
The fact is, his course has in it all the
disastrous results which could possibly
flow from his being the most ardent
friend and upholder of the administration
while it is without franllness or courage.
This timid half way, shilly-shally pro-
testing amounts to nothing, but car
rics us right along to the baneful results
manifested in our harbor veto and kim
dred measures.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

EG Some chap in Greytown threw
bottle at Scion Borland, which struck
him on the nose when it should natural
ly have gone straight to his mouth. For
it Greytown was bombarded and destroy
ed, and we who did 1t will probably have
to pay about Il million Of dollars. At
Washington, a fellow threw an egg of
doubtful character at the President, and
struck him on the head. Why should
not Washington be bombardc and de
stroyed? 1t should manifestly. and the
difference i'll expense will be no greater
than the comparative difference in acct
dental dignity between President and
a Charge to Central America. The Cy-
a,le and HolIins are both in the Potomac.
We expect our next Geographic despatch
es will announce the total destruction of
city which harbored and gave birth to
such indignity.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

Mrs. SoUTHEY, wife of the Poet Rob
,rt. died in England, on the Goth ult.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

New WHEAT.-A friend from the
country brought in to-day load of new
Spring Wheat for which he got 81, per
bushcl. lie informs us, that threshing
reveals the fact that the crop is a good
one, fully upto expectation, and he seems
to think, as we do, that the good times
recently enjoyed by the farmers will con-
tinue for time yet, at least.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

ia With due defence to the judge
ment of the editor Of the Democrat We
think the Land Graduation Bill does not
contain what is understood as the Home
stead Principle, that is the principle of
Free Homes, any more than the bills
heretofore on the statute books providing
for the sale of public lands. We can see
nothing like Homestead principle in the
bill Nor is what is understood as the
limitation principle in the bill, for per
son can acquire under it indirectly, and
hold all of the public lands he has money
enough to purchase. 1t is simply a bill
graduating the price of the public lands.
and as it requires lands to have been in
market ten years before the price is re
duced at all, it strikes us it amounts to
nothing, so far as lands worth having are
concerned.
1t has about the same resemblance to
the Free Homestead Bill. contemplated
originally, that an Elephant has to a pile
Of brick.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

SEC. 3. For the occupancy and use of said
Dock beyond what in the judgement of the
Superintendent may be considered reason,
able time, an additional charge of % per cent
on the above rates shall be made and collec-
ted, for every twenty -four hours so used or
occupied.
SEC. A. 1t shall be the duty of the Super
intendent to collect the rates as above pre-
scribed, and to pay the same over to the
City Treasurer monthly, taking his receipt
therefor.
SEC. 5. The Harbor Superintendent shall
be entitled to 10 per cent of all moneys col
lected and paid over by him. and shall give
such bond for the faithful discharge of his
duties under this Ordinance as may be re-
quired from time TO time by the City Coun-
cil:-Proy ided that this percentage shall not
be paid when said Superintendent is receiv
ing per diem from the City Treasury.
G.. c. SHOLES, Mayor.
7 MT-RRAY Clerk.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25
THE GREAT CENTRAL ROUTE /
Only Great American Express Line.
TO BOSTON, NEW YORK and WASHINGTON
62 MILES tiIe Shortest Route,
To NIAGARA FALLS and BUFFALO!
Only one Change of Cars and Baggage.

FktHE MOST DIRECT and ONLY REAIARLE
n route to ButfAlo, Mag IRA Falls, New YORK,
bosioli, ana the East, is over the Michigan
SeutfaI ASallrond 10 Detroit, and Canada
Railways, in connection with uIl the iG;stell,
thoroughlares Eastward
Trains leave the NJ. &. r. r. Depot Chicago, dali
ly, as follows
A. m.--ClNCiNNAFl EXPRESS, arrives at
Cincinnati at ~ F. NJ.
, 45 A. m.--EXPRESS.
y 30 z. M.-ENPBESS.
Is r. w EMPRESS.
Only ONE TRAIN on SUNDAY, at : Is II.
VI.
Passengers have choice of route at Detroit eli
Their by Railway through Canada, or the magnili-
cen new
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

EMINENT Administrators. De-
Witt & Davenport have just published a
new and very attractive book, which,
will have a great run. 1t contains sketch
cS of nearly every man of our day that
has achieved eminence in the Literary.
Religious. or Political world, and these
arc 50 well and pleasantly written as to
bring us, as it wore, face to face with
those Of whom we had heard so much.
Seldom have we been more fasinated
with a worE than with this, which adds
to all the graccs of composition the
charms Of truth The work is finely
embelished with twenty eXquis tely en-
grayed steel portraits, most Of which we
can, from personal knowledge, declare
to be likcncssesS, so that what with pen
and eraver, the PubiisEerc have furnish
ed the public with a complete gallery of
American celebrities. King has the
work for sale.
The same authors have also issued a
work entitled "Fiftccn minutes around
New York" from the pen of c. c. Fos-
ter. We have not had time to read it,
but we know that author makes readable
books on such subjects, and we have no
doubt this is one Of that character.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25

Our neighbours metaphysical theory
teaches him that every man does about
as well as he knows how. And vet he
has been unwilling to admit the smallest
jot of virtue and patriotism in the pres
ent congress or in the executive depart
mcnt.-DemOCrdt.
We are quite willing to give both Con-
gress and the President and Departments
the benefit of our theory. They have no
doubt done as well as they know how,
but unfortunately they don't appear to
have even remote conception of what
the dignity, honor, interest or any thing
else the country requires. 1t has been
one stupid know-nothing laundering thus
far, and when our neighbor accuses us of
being blind to their virtues we wish he
would just specify some little evidence Of
the virtue in question. 1t would relieve
us much to have something Of the kind
pointed out.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25
NORTH sIEORE STEAMERS,

PLYMOUTH ROCK, WESTERN WORLD ald
MANFLOWER, for Buffalo. The finest boats in the
dollars, with over 100 bedrooms, or $50 berths,
filled out in style OF elegance. comfort and safety
never before eNcelled state rooms can bc secured
py purchasing tickets at Chicago. The boats leave
Detroit at 10 Is r. NJ the arrival OF The Express
IRAN from Chicago. Through tickets good ei-
Inc, me, me Halfway or Steamers by exchanging at
passengers going through Canada have ample
'iihe 10 view The great works of ara and natore The
New Suspension Bridge and Niagara FdlSl,
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-08-25
ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO LAKE
STREET CITY DOCK.
BE ii ordained. &c. :

lie 1t ordained, &c.
SEC. l. That the City IIarbor Supcrin-
tondcnt is hereby required to take charge of
the Lake St City Dock, to keep it in pro-
per repair, and to give such directions in re
gard to the manner of using the same. as
may be required for the equal convenience
as nearly as may be, of all parties desiring
the use thereof. And any person or persons
who shall refuse or neglect to obey such or
der or direction, shall be subject to penalty
of ten dollars.
SEC. 2. That the rates for the use of said
Dock shall be as follows:
Brick per thousand, 10 cts.
Lumber per thousand, 10 cts.
Flourper Dbl, 4"
Salt &"
Merchandise per ton, so
Coal per ton, 20 "
Iron per ton, 30 "
Lime per Dbl,
Fruit per bbl., A"
Other articles per Dbl. bulk, 4 +"
Wood per cord, 10 "
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11
Ere ntTerre uaute.

A fire occurred at Terre Haute last Satur
day morning. An Extra from the Express
office says that thirty-five horaes were burned
to death. The Extra says:
Between two and three O'Clock this morn
ing fire broke out in the large livery sta
BILE Of N. p Tallmadge, on Mulberry street,
between Market and Fourth streets, which
burned with great rapidity, with nearly all It's
contents. Nineteen horses and all but one OF
his carriages were consumed. The stable
adjoining, with sixteen stage-horses and
several coaches, went next.
The Prairie City Hotel. three story frame
building kept by ID. Logan, and two car
riage-shops and blacksmith shop all owned
by Samuel Archer, were consumed, besides
a number Of sheds and outhouses attached TO
the principal buildings. Dir. Archer's dwell
ing was saved by great exertiun. 49,.
|, The hotel and stables were owned By John
Buren,, aud, we presume, were insured. NJ.
Tallmadge's loss is heavy. A large portion
OF the furniture, &C., OF the hotel was saved
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11
President veto.

Ii does seem to US that President Perce's
message announcing his veto of the bill for
giving portion of the public lands for the
benefit of the insane poor is almost as insane
and poor os the unfortunate beings against
whose comfort it is directed -1..fr
The President thinks that Congress cam
not constitutionally vote away public lands
for the benefit of the insane. But whilst
telling Us this, he adds that Congress may
constitutionally vote away public lands for
the construction of railroads, because the
roads, when done, will give additional value
to the rest OF the pub tic domain through which
they pass. Assuredly the same argument, if
it good in this case, will prove that Con-
gress may constitutionally make appropria-
tons for clearing out rivers, especially
through the regions where the public lands
lie. Navigabe rivers increase the value OF
land quite as much as railroads do. The fact
is, there is no great thoroughfare of com
nerce IN all the country that does not pro-
mote the value of public lands by affording
the facilities of markets for the productions
OF such lands. If all appropriations are con-
stirutional that would increase the vaius of
the national domain, there is no telling what
is not constitutional. The administration
appear to have adopted, in their reading OF
the constitution, rule of construction that
throws all other loose conslructio nists far
into the shade. --a1 ras4l
Do the old Virginia and Kentucky resolu-
tons recognize the authority OF Congress 10
do whatever that body may happen to think
would enhance the value of public property!
.eE9T IVoslE Eu Lou. Jour.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11
New sanctum ana ola rr,cnd..

We have now got large, airy and admi-
rably located editorial room, commanding an
extended view up and down the river, and Of
fering most remarkable loafing advantages to
our friends, whom we are always glad to see.
For their accommodation, we are about fit.
ting up a room adjoining the sanctum, which
we will keep provided with les of fresh pa
pers. We are determined our friends sha |
have just as nice time as the friends of any
other poor devil. Directly our arrangements
are completed, we shall lie. them know, and
in the mean timo will not object to receiving
calls in our half finished sanctum. Our
neighbor up on First street, may occasionally
drop in our new sanctum, if he will put on
clean shirt and wash his face. We are de-
termined to be sociable oil around--and that
reminds us, we shall always be delighted to
see any OF our numerous lady friends, who
may feel disposed to enjoy our fascinating
conversation! They can bring their knitting,
and look out the sanctum windows at the
steamboats, and the groves of Kentucky, all
day long. 1t is about time anyhow, they
were returning our old calls.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11
Lot, and Houses for Sale.

There is now offered probably the finest
opportunity of purchasing some choice lots
and comfortable houses in Evansville, ever
before presented to those wishing to specu-
late or purchase for their own use. These
lots are six in number, and very finely stu
ated just beyond the railroad depot. Four Of
these lots have frame houses on them, and
are otherwise improved. These houses are
very desirable residences, and convenient to
business. being only one square distant from
Mair street. One of the buildings is entire
ly new and finished in good style. Proper
ty in this neighborhood is rapidly increasing
in value. euE
The city has opened cut beyond the depot
with rapid strides. and houses are springing
up rapidly. The ground is high yet level,
and we confidently predict that in two or
three years il will be one OF the most thick
ly portions Of the suburbs of Evansville
The property alluded to above will be sod
low and on easy terms, if application be made
SOON. All such property about Evansville
will double itself in value in less than five
years. For further particulars, application
may be made at this office. -st.rt.-,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

G When the Presidents veto message
was received, an interesting episode occurred
between Mr.. Douglas and Mr.. Brown. The
Senator from Illinois spoke in favor of the
veto. Brown asked him wherin lies the diff
ference in principle between granting land to
men who were sane and to men who were
insane, as contemplated by the Homestead
bill, which Douglas is known to be in favor
Of Douglas would not or could not answer.
Brown said he regretted his silence, as people
outside of Congress might think the reason
was, that sane men hare rotss and insane men
hare not. tarI.-s --.f 1895 .a.-s
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

f racas ON the II w eed-Deck Hands, SC
The steamer J. P. Tweed arrived here last
Tuesday, from New Orleans. While at our
wharf, quite q fracas occurred on board be-
tween an engineer and the fremen. The
engineer, however, by the aid of brass knuck-
les and science, succeeded in thrashing two
firsmen most numerically. He then got a
gun and quieted down the remainder without
having to use any more force. The fact is
the firemen and deck hands are endeavoring
this season to control the steamboats, and Off
GERS, and are acting very dirty generally
They appear to have regular organization
at New Orleans. They must be paid extrav'
agant wages if they go on steamer at all
and then for the mere fun of the thing, all
leave the boat the first landing she makes
or they do SO in spite, if an officer Of the boat
presumes to speak an angry word to them
The deck hands on the Tweed left her the
fret landing she made above New Orleans,
and she was compelled to return to get a
new crew. Other boats have been served
the same trick. We have already had occa-
sien to notice the fact time and again of the
big steamers being compelled to lie over a
day or two at Louisville, because when just
ready to start, they were deserted by their
crews. The worst Of the matter is, there
seems to be no possible remedy. the boats
must have deck hands, even if they pay then
more than the officers. But paying them ex
travagant wages, there is no rely ing on them
then. What is to be done! The large boat:
running in the Louisville and st. Louis and
New Orleans trades, are seeking remedy
in employing slaves, but this they can only
other trades will do, remains 10 be seen.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

@ The Washington correspondent of the
Gin. Commercial neutral paper, thus talks
of the veto:
Pierce, by his veto, has now damned himself,
if possible, to lower political depth than ev-
err. His arguments of inexpediency and I'M
constitutionality are upon about as sandy a
foundation as any tyro in politics could have
invented. II he cannot reconcile the doua-
ting of lands for Railroads and internal i'm
provements generally. he certainly cannot
object to what has been done in the way of
Distribution of the public domain for school
purposes, and il that can be done, assuredly
this bill is not more unconstitutional, and as
to its expedieney, the voice Of humanity cries
trumpet tongued" in favor oil it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11
temperance Conven-

ton.
Pursuant to notice County Convention
was held at the Presbyterian Church in Me.
chancsvile. This body was organized by
electing DR.. John Lindsey cha.rt ni and Mr.
VIM. Atkinson secretary. The object of
the meeting being announced as -communi-
Gated by the State Central Committee, a COM
mt'ec Of two was appointed to select and
present to the convention committee OF We
GLANCE for the county. who might act more
ethciently' in carrying out the design OF the
state Central Committee, in the furtherance
OF the temperance cause in the State.
MIR. ]. B. Maghee was then called upon to
address the convention, which be did in N
interesting manner. The Rev. Mr.. David
son was then called for, and after few re-
marks, the convention adjourned to meet at
2 O'Clock p. III. The convention met accor-
ding to adjournment. The Rev. Mr.. David
son, being called by the chairman, delivered
spirited address, and was followed by Mr.
John Ingle, Jr. and others i'm conclusive and
convincing speeches.; after which the report
OF the Committee was received, read and
anmously adopted. The vigilance COIN
mittee were empowered to add one from each
township to their number and fill vacancies.
The following resolutions were then adopt
ed unanimously: ann
| Resolved, That we will not vote for any
man for the Legislature and Senate, who is
not so pledg I'd to the support Of a prohibition
and cunfiscation law, az will destroy the man.
ufacturing and selling of all alcoholic and
Intoxicating liquors in this State as beYer.
age. .ttlf rsIrE
Rssolud, That if, the present political par
ties fail to bring out candidate pledged un-
conditIonaly to this principle, then we will
support an independent one, who may be &C.
lec,ed by our vigilance committee. ~
Resolved, That our committee be instruct.
ed to use all diligence in procuring individual
pledges to the support of the above resolu-
tions.
Resolced, That this committee be empow.
cred TO call meetings at such times and
places as they deem necessary to carry Out
these measures.
A concluding address, was then made by
Rev. DIR. Mccormick, when the convention
adjourned sine die.
From the action and spirit manifested by
such a respectable represe ntation as shown
in this convention, we may rest assured thai
the glorious cause in which we are engaged
must and will triumph.
VANDERBURGH Co., April %, 1854.
DR.. JOHN LINDSEY, Chairman.
VIM. ATcHISsoN, Secretary.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

Wizard LEcrURER.-Let it not be for
gotten that Whitney, the celebrated "Wiz-
zard Lecturer" will give a performance this
evening at Apollo Hall. He will perform a
great many experiments, feats and miracles,
some OF the most astonishing nature. For
particulars see his bills. Judging from the
many complimentary notices we have seen
OF this necromancer, those who attend this
evening will be we'll pleased.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

PRor. KENNEDY.-This gentleman and
celebrated elocutionist arrived in town last
evening. He will give one of his interest
ing intellectual entertainments tonight at
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He
has acquired reputation as an elocutionist
in both Europe and America which stands
unrivailed, and judging from the many fatter.
ing notices and certificates which he has re.
ceived from the very highest sources, we
have no doubt his high reputation is well de.
served. His readings embrace the finest
pieces from the masters of poetry and prose,
spiced occasionally with the comic. Go and
hear him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

A DARK Day CoMNG.-On Friday, tn e
29th of May next, the ANIMAL eclipse of the
sun will continue about two hours and fif-
teen minutes, and obscure about eleven
t.elfths of the sun. This extraordinary
sclpse will be similar to that Of 1906.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

@ The New York Herald Of May 5th
says: The friends Of the Nebraska bill count
upon one hundred and twenty votes in favor
and one hundred and ten against the bill. pro-
vided the Clayton amendment is struck out.
The greatest activity prevails among the
whiPpers-in arthe capital. in beating up the
stragglers.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

/" AS all instance of the extraordinary
accumulation of newspapers in an editorial
sanctum, notwithstanding the constant dispo-
sition of them to hotels, groceries, &C., we
state the fact, that in cleaning up our old
sanctum preparatory to entering new enc,
seventeen hundred newspapers were drawn
from odd corners, counted out and sold.--
Our "house cleaning" beats the ladies' all to
pieces!
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

CO One of the jurors il the Ward trial
took his plows to Mr.. Mercer, a blacksmith
of Stephensburg, an1 offered him the money
to do the work needed on them; but the latter
refused to work for him at all. One of the
merchants OF the town refused TO sell one of
the jurors goods for cash.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

0-s- John p. Lutz, of Clark co.., Ind, was
robbed at ST. Louis last Sunday morning, Of
money under his pillow in pocket book,
just as the boat arrived at port, while he went
TO the wash house. On his return, the book
and money were gone.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-05-11

STRAwBERRlEs.-Mr.W VIM. Bates, proprie-
tor of Pigeon Springs, brought us yesterday
morning lot Of splendid strawberries, as fine
berries in size and flavor as we ever saw
brought into Evansville. We thank Mr..
Bates for bis remembrance. We presume he
has plenty more left of the same sort, which
he will serve up to visitors at the Springs.