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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-31
THE TORTURE AT WORK.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN ?-On Monday morning the follow
ing of of county commissioners was
inserted in all the daily papers of this city
$50 MEN wANrEp.-Mechancs and laborers, to work at
the Preference will be given TO American
Protestants. , >,,r,
On the bulletin board the of the superintendent OF
the county buildings the following order may now be
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-31
Couar-nousE BUILDING OFFICE,

CoUnr-HousE BUILDING OFFICE,
Cincinnati, August %, 1854.
TO the suJ-superintendents of the courthouse
GENTLEMEN: You hereby notified and directed to
ploy when applied for situation in several depart
ents none Americans and Professionals to the exclusion
of any and foreigners and Catholics that be engaged
at work at said court-house
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Decanped.

BLAKE & Co, sub-contractorS on the
Kenosha and Beloit Railroad, mailing
from Racine, upon receiving their eSti-
mates on the 18th inst, from the origi-
nal contractors. decamped leaving their
creditors and laborers unpaid to the
amount of some $500 or $500.
The firm was represented by a man by
the name of Farren, who came from Ra-
cine. and had foreman by the name of
HAYS. Farren left Racine on Wcdnes-
day morning last, with his wife, in the
direction of Beloit. since which time nei-
Their he or Hays have been heard from.
As since his disappearance, it has been
reported that this is an old trick of Far
rem it would be well for railroad men to
have an eve out for him. The style of
Blake. 4 Co. was probably assumed for
the occasion. and he will probably turn
ND IN 4 new firm on some other road.
Farrcn is about five feet eleven inches
tall, little STOPPING and round should
dered. dark hair and complexion, and
about s. years old.
HAYS is six feet high, rather thick-set,
complexion dark. hair little gray, about
IS or 40 years old, and snores terrifically.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Lee; SlatiVc.
March %, 1851.

The Small Bill Law has been repealed.
The General Tax Bill has passed the
Assembly.
The Capital Punishment Bill which
passed the Senate, is under discussion in
the Assembly.
The Senate has passed a bill establish
State Lunatic Asylum.
\ bill is before the Assembly to allow
City and County Bonds to be received as
Banking Capital.
Ea. The Kenosha Guard Bill appro-
priation has been again Killed in the
House.
E% \ new code of School Laws has
been reported in the Assembly, and its
passage recommended.
Mr.. Knowlton has introduced bill
providing for Revising the Statutes,
which we think will not pass this session.
Mr.. Hadley has introduced bill al
lowing the city of Milwaukee to issue
her bonds for 100000 in aid Of the
Southern Wisconsin Railroad or of any
other road or roads which may be dispo-
scd to connect with Milwaukee,
In the Assembly, on the 2l>t, Mr.. Hook
or of KenoSha, presented memorial to
Congress for increased mail service be
tween KenoSha and Richmond, Ill.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Judge Observation-Disclosures.

Judge Larabec publishes Il Card to the
voters of the Third Circuit, diSparaging
the action Of the ''DemocrGtic" Conven-
ton to nominate Democratic Candidate
for Judge of that Circuit saying that
few men ever succeed who return to the
practice of the law after having occupied
the Bench. All experience has shown
that it is dangerous experiment for any
man to engage in. 1t is for these reasons
that prefer to remain upon the Bench."
and therefore announces himself as an In
dependent Candidate for Circuit Judge.
The Sentinel says as it is not in that
Circuit, it does not feel called upon to ex-
press an opinion on the matter.
We cannot see the force of this. We
like the plan of independently. But it is
fresh in the memory of the people Of this
State that Judge Larabee has tlrjce sought
for and obtained party nomination
that in his zeal to obey the beheSts of par
ty he resigned his seat in obedience to a
resolution of the Convention, introduced
by his present rival, Judge Rose, and done
for the purpose of hurting nina reso-
luton insulting to him. and degrading
the Convention-but one which he was
algectly scrvilc enough to obey, for the
hope of an election. After his election
he got a party recommend and went to
Washington after an Office. Failing, he
came back, and was appointed by Gov.
Farwell to the post he resigned.
We opposed his election to the Chief
Justiceship, after which we met him for
the first time, and on being introduced
to him, the first ,cordS he spoke to US
were to challenge us for that opposition.
We have since heard him attack people
for opposing him.
We consider him entirely too weak a
man for such position; but he may be
as good as his opponent.
If the reasons he gives for being reflect
ed. that he cannot again succeed as q law
yer, are deemed good by the voters of
that district, perhaps he is as good ajudge
as they ought to haye.-D.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Taxation.


The main subject before the Legislature
at the present time is that of taxation. A
bill is under discussion and has probably
passed the Assembly before this. which
proposes very essential changes in the
present assessment laws, though exactly
what these changes are, we have not no
ticed the action on the bill closely enough
to be able to say. We believe that the
taxation of all evidences of debt, such as
notes, bonds and mortgages, is one of its
features.
Our theory of taxation is, to levy taxes
on tangible and visible property, and no
thing else. Practically, it is a matter of
little Importance what is made the basis
of taxation, for lay the taxes where you
please, the producer of wealth and he
alone has it to pay. The merchant don't
calculate to have the tax on his goods eat
up his own profits. nor does the holder of
bonds and mortgages intend to have his
percent. diminished in that way. Tangi
bic property as basis for taxation it
strikes US is the simplest, fairest, and best
mode Of levying taxes.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
GENTLEMEN

GENTLEMEN
Having held office in Kenosha ever
since its first organization as a city,
had determined not again to be a candi-
date. believing that, in my case at least.
it might be considered about time to ap-
ply the democratic principle of rotation,
This determination | should adhere to
now, were it not for the satisfactory and
tlattering evidence afforded 10y your COM
plimentary letter, and gathered from 9TH
ar sources, that there is somewhat gem
cral desire for my reelection. Under
the circumstances, it is pleasure, and
perhaps duty, to respond aftirmatiyely
to your request; and you may he ASST
rcd that ifrc-electcd Mayor Of tie City,
! shall endcavor, as | have heretofore
done, to discharge the duties Of the sta
ton to public satisfaction and advantage.
Respectfully, SC.
c. {. SIIOLES.
March % 1871
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Trout Fishing.

The editor of the Green Bay Adr0cdte
has recently been publishing accounts of
extraordinary success in Trout Fishing in
that neighborhood. In the following ar
ticle he gives his own experience.
Our Trout FIsHING.-"We have pub
lished many stories within few weeks,
of great success in Trout Fishing by our
citizens-became somewhat excited our
self. prepared for days sport-hired a
horse and cutter of TYLER-came pretty
near getting into the river when crossing
went to Beaver Dam Run-fished up
the sinuosities of that beautiful stream
one forenoon-the nearest we came to
getting bite was from an Indian dog
rot both feet wet-and caught nothing
but bad cold and headache. Tipped
the cutter over in turning round, and the
horse wanted to run away or lie down
couldn't tell which. Got hoop pole and
whaled him. Came home hungry-dis-
believing all the stories we had published
about Trout Fishing.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Rev. r.. w. FISK has accepted the chair

Rev. r. w. Fisk has accepted the chair
of Rhetoric in Beloit College.
Powers has sold his statue of the Greek
Slave to Derby of Sandusky City for
$4,000.
A man by the name of Schnell. Da-
guerrean Artist, was drowned in the Mis-
ssippi River, on the 9Th inst. He was
supposed to be from the neighborhood
of Waukesha.
The American Jubilee is the title of a
monthly publication edited byWm. Coop
ELL, and just started in New York. Its
character may be inferred from the open
ing of its prospectus: 1t proposes a
proclamation of liberty throughout all
the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.
ltdemands of the American Government
and the American People, the immediate
and unconditional abolition of American
Slavery" Mr.. Goodellis one of the most
radical and ablest writers of the nation.
and his paper beyond question, will be
worth the so cents it costs per annum.
The Assembly has refused by vote
Of 10 to 81 to go into the election of EN-
igrant Agent.
According to the Waukegan Gazette,
there has been sold at that city the past
year, 100000 feet of lumber.
\ man by the name of Clements, at
-Allegan Mich. recently murdered his faith
er by chopping off his head with an axe.
The Grant County Herald says lead
mineral is $40 per 1000 pounds.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Schnnl Monies.

The Legislature has passed rcsolu-
tion authorizing the State Treasurer to
pay School monies to delinquent counties
by drafts on the county TreaSurcrcrS,
This is not right The School Fund due
the counties is in no respect responsible
GoF the delinquencies of such counties.
and II looks to us like most unjust pro-
cedure, as we'll as great wrong to the
fund
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Weather--.Business.

The weather for last week was dry, but
very cold, with sharp wind most of the
time 1t had the effect of drying up the
roads, SO that on Saturday our streets
were literally damned with the concourse
of vehicles from the country, and we pen
etrated into several stores, by dint of hard
crowding for some domestic necessaries,
but universally found all so busy that we
could scarcely be attended top.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Nebraska Bill.

The Nebraska Bill in the House was
referred to the Committee of the Whole.
on motion of Cutting. of New York
The bill now stands No. so on the Cal
endar. All other bills must be disposed
Of before il can be reached-which Under
ordinary circumstances will not he be-
fore the middle ofthe next session.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
CITY Council Proceedings.

A meeting was held on Wednesday
evening.
A petition for the building of side
walk from the Plank Road to Market st.
on the east side of Church ST., was laid on
the table on motion of Alderman Doan.
Sundry accounts, reported on favorably
by the committee on claims, Alderman
Doan chairman, were allowed.
Resolutions were passed prescribing
the mode of conducting the approaching
City election, and ordering a special cleo
ton for Alderman on the 4th of April in
the I'd ward, to supply the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of p If. Simon.
A resolution was also passed directing
the Mayor to issue Proclamation order
ing an election on the 4th of April to de-
termine whether tax to an amount not
exceeding $4,000 shall be levied and col
lected the coming fiscal year, for IEarbor
purposes.
Council then adjourned.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
The Nebraska Bill.

The Detroit Inquirer of the 22d. has
the following private dispatch. "Senate'S
Nebraska Bill referred to committee of
the whole; motion TO reconsider tabled
If so, it may be considered as decisive Of
the fate Of the bin for the present. The
Chicago Journal says, the motion to refer
was carried by majority of l6.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Council then adjourned.
Paul on Stationery and Honesty.

|
ticle of day or two since under the head
of Peculation" justification for open
I ing upon us with reference to the matter
of Stationery; and with a candor and no
nesty exceedingly refreshing, makes as
the chief point against us, what in the
confession" we totally denied, namely,
that we obtained stationery under false
/ pretcnces.
We made no pretcnses whatever at any
time, but simply accepted what was ten
dered to us-neither more or less. And
this. the immaculate ST. Paul thinks, no
other editor in the state would have done.
although it is probably within his know
ledge that almost every editor who goes
to the Capital is treated in the same way,
and pockets the insult and takes it home
with him in the same manner. And we
venture the opinion that the very piece
of paper on which he vented his yirtuous
Indignation was bought and paid for by
the State, and was got from the same man
and under precisely the same circumstan-
ces, as was that for which he denounces
us. Pray tell US why we have not as
good a right to pen editorials on State
paper as he ?
And we venture the opinion further,
that he had to procure an extra trunk or
box to contain the plumber he brought
from the Seat of Government. of which.
no doubt, he has enough to last him yet
five years. He doubts-he wheth-
er any editor in the State but US, would
consent to receive trunk full of station
cry and carry it home with him.
But then he did not take his as an Ed
itor, but as Ceyh and while it is very
wicked III an Editor to receive and carry
off stationery, it is quite commendable as
Clerk to take enough to last the Editor
ten years. What a pity we could not
have been Clerk long enough to have
received ten years supply, and saved
brother Paul all this virtuous indignation.
Getting his stationery as Clerk saved
him the necessity of improving his gifts
as Editor. and furnishes him the oppor-
tunity, which he improves, to give his vir-
tue a respectable airing. But there were
some things he could not well achieve as
Clerk, in which he was obliged to assume
the Editor, and ii may be instructive to
remark his practice in these matters.
AS Editor. he sent papers to all the
Members and Officers of the Legislature
very few and perhaps none Of which
were ordered he made out an account
for about twice as many papers as he sent;
Swore to terms which were not his terms:
.pocketed twice the amount of money to
which he was entitled, and then after
Boosting to his cronieS of the facility
with which the Public Goose could be
pluckcd. and advising them to 90 and do
= likewise, gave as an excuse in effect, that
luc raw uttOUe0 IL. Ncltncf III tnlS state
or any other, we venture to say, did there
ever another case occur of a so deliberate
ly contrived cheat, for so small an amount
, and so small justification"
This is the Editor who thinksno other
Editor in the State but us. would receive
stationery which was thrust into his
hands. Perhaps not; but so far as he is
concerned, we think it depends entirely
. on how much he can achieve in some 9TH
er capacity.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Handsomely Arranred

The whole machinery of the fugitive
Slave law is in the hands of the Central
Government, at Washington. 1t makes
all the Judges, all the Marshals, and di-
rectly or indirectly all the Courts that
are allowed to have anything to do with
it. Booth has been arrested for 2 viola
ton of the law, and is tried before "a
officer appointed by the t. $. Count
We do not suppose these men mean to
violate the law, or their duty, but we do
expect, as a general thing they will lean
very strongly to q stringent application
of the law, and will be disposed to treat
as nought, and override all laws which
conflict whit. Fortunately,i in the case of
Booth, the matter may go before Jury
Of the People before it is finally dispo-
sed of.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

In the Assembly yesterday afternoon,
Elder Lake, in replying to legal gem
ueman's Bible argument on the subject
oil the death penalty, remarked:
He don't know nothing about that
book; but suppose he's excusablc, seeing
he's laloyelr'''
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Side Walks

At the meeting of the City Council last
evening, the City Marshal was ordered to
repair the defective side walks. This is
an excellent move, as all persons who
have had occasion 10 be out for a few nights
past viii readily appreciate.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

ES Bishop Hughes has recently Wis
tied Cuba and correspondent of the
Washington Star says he is warmly in
favor of its acquisition by this Govern
ment.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
The County Court Unconstitutional
MADISON, March -. 1858.

MADISON, March %. 1858.
The Supreme Court to-day, have held
unanimously that the County Court jury
is unconstitutional. This decision will
probably carry the repeal ofthe civil ju-
risdictiou of this Court through the As
sembly, which has passed the Senate.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

The National Era has the follow
ing, and we may add no other paper has
the news:
AnaIleged fugitive slave, named Josh
ua Glover, was arrested at Racine, Wis
consin, on the 18th instant, and set at
liberty on writ of hobeas corpus, by
Judge Miller, amid the rejoicings Of the
people.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

As was supposed, Booth has been
held to bail to answer on the charge of
aiding the escape of Glover. The pro-
ceedings thus far have been in the hands
Of the tools Of the slave power. The next
step viii bring the matter before courts
differently organized, when we are sure,
on any testimony yet presented, the re-
suit will be very different.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

A Southern paper suggest an al
alliance between the United States and
the Gar of Russia. for the better preser-
Walton of Southern Institutions, and for
the promotion of Law and order general
IL
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

EAn Australian Correspondent of
the Chicago JourRa! says: Since | last
wrote you, our executioner has had con-
siderable work to do, having hung eight
men" 4 happy state of society truly.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
70 Some experiments have recently

Some experiments have recently
been made with the hot air ship Eric
son. and the \. Y. Cour. e. Eng, says:
The owners now feel assured of sue
cess surprising the most sangulne expec-
tations ever INDUCED in" We hope so,
and shall believe it when it takes place.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

e The hotels of Beloit are full, and
a new one is building to be done about
the lst of June.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
Communicated,

EDIToRs TELEGRAPH-An article ap-
peared in your paper last week, signed
" A. L." in which the writer disapproves
of the course of the City in asking aid of
from the County toward the construction
of the Rail Road and says: That no per-
son in the City would take the security
offered by the Company to the County,"
1t is said that this same "A. L. is one
of the Aldermen of the City and many
persons are anxious to know how it hap
pens that as such Alderman, having charge
of the interests of the City, he voted to
accept of second mortgage at the rate of
$4,000 per mile, on fifteen miles of the
road to secure the City for Sl50,000 lent
to the Rail Road Company, when he af-
fects to believe that second mortgage
on 80 miles of the Road at the rate of
So 900 per mile is not good security for
the 100000 asked from the county.
Others wish to know whether this ex-
IRENE solicitude for the interests of the
City, County, and Road is owing to the
fact that he does not own foot of land
in the County nor share in the Rail
Road Company, or to the other fact that
he has goods to sell, and wishes to obtain
customers at the expense of his fellow
merchants, by encouraging an excitement
that cannot be sustained by reason or
justice. j. b.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

Six vessels are on the stocks at
Racine, five of them being new ones. So
saws the .fdrocdte.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

MESsRS. EDIToRs-A communication
in the Telegraph yesterday, signed -.
b" is characteristic of the Man, and the
the opinions expressed are in accordance
with his antecedents. That difference
of opinion should exist even among citi-
zens with regard to the eXpediency of
certain contemplated measures, in view of
all the circumstances in the case is not
surprising. and j. BIS remarks are ill-ti-
med when he reflects that he has been
mainly instrumental in producing that
difference He has acted for the public
welfare precisely as he is accustomed to
do with regard to his private interests
and there are many who prefer to be gui-
ded by some other rule.
That J. B. should impute mcrcenary
motives to the writer of the article refer
red to, is not surprising, as it is matter
so much in his line of business; but by
which the imputations are most mertcd,
we leave the public to judge. A. l..
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

One square, one insertiony III 90
One square, three months, 800
One square, six months, SOC
One square, one year, g 90
one fourth column, three months, S 90
One fourth column, six months, 90
One fourth column, one year, IS 90
One hRlfeolumthree months, 800
One halfcolumn, six Months, Is 90
One half column, one year, IS 90
Professional Cards One Dollar line.
Legal notices at the statute prices.
Twelve lines, or less make square.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
New Hamnshire Election.

We have not the exact return in figures
of the late election in New Hampshire.
1t is generally claimed. however that the
Wings and Free Sellers have carried the
Assembly, and have majority on joint
ballot If the Senate, in which the DEM
ocrats have a majority, do not refuse to
so into an election. we have reason to
expect that New Hampshire will send two
Senator's to Congress, either Wings or
Free Sellers, or one of each. We are not
without hope that the 5th ofAIarch, 1856,
will witness the return of JoHN p. HALE
AGAIN to the Senate of the United States.
e. The Sheriff of Norfolk Co. Mass.
sold liquor on an execution. He was
prosecuted for the same under the pro-
hibitory law of that State and verdict
of fine and bonds rendered against him.
He refused to pay the fine or give the
bonds and was put in charge of the Cor
oner, to be committed to Jail.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31

hENOSftA AldICH 1OtI., 100 Z.
To the Hon. C. c. Sholes,
Mayor of the City of Kenosha:
Dear Sir-We, whose names are here
unto subscribed, adopt this method Of
expressing to you our unqualified appro-
val of the upright and efficient manner in
which you have discharged the duties of
the office of Mayor, during the past two
years. We would further add, that as we
believe your talents and experience are
such as pre-eminently qualify you to oc
cupy that post at the present time, we
earnestly request that you will allow us
to use your name as a candidate for re-
election, at the expiration of your present
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
NEW YORK MARK Els.

NE " VNh, z0tTI.
FLOTR-Demand for Western and State
-four quite active. Prices l2l higher, with
speculative inquiry as well as export demand.
Canadian quiet 81 ,5oa7 Sc. Sales Western
canal 1000 bbls. 7,37a7 so for common 10
straigyt state; 7 ,50a7 so for mixed 10 fancy
Michigan and common 70 good Ohio.
Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-03-31
WEEKLY TELEGRAPH.
THE TELEGRAPH.
Friday, March 81, 1854


by C. L. sHoLEs AND JAMES DENsMoRE.