Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-01-18
The contest, now between The Republican mem

I The contest, now between the Republican mem>
beers seems narrowed down TO Durkee and Strong,
the former, III my Judgment, being ahead.
| A Mr.. Benham, agent for the Michigan Society
for aiding the fugtives in Canadais here and has
wthhim passenger on the background Railroad.
He is soliciting aid, and meets with very good sue
cess. 8 a sr1f
The Sovereigns hold their session tomorrow
evening.
Madison, Jah,tary ID.
On Friday morning, at I o'clock, the
Senate and Assembly, met in joint conven-
ton, to receive the Governors Message. 1t
was read by his private Secretary, Hunter,
in clear, distinct voice, who occupied in
the reading, about an hour.
Previously to the Convention, a resolution
passed the Assembly, inviting the Supreme
Court to be present at the reading of the
Message, which was responded to by the
presence of the Court.
The Message you have received before
this time, and will not now comment up
on. Generally, it is rather commended than
Otherwise, by all parties, tho l see the
Sentinel criticises it very severely. =
There have been few bills, of a local
character introduced in both houses, sever
al of which have been passed. Butno gen
eral bill has yet been introduced.
The caucuses of both parties have resell
we'd against purchasing any newspapers for
members and there has been, as yet, no mo-
ton or resolution offered upon the matter.
tits the common opinion and determination
however, to vote down any such PROPOSE
| ton. EAf a.e~
The Opposition, knowing that the Re-
publicans majority, and that they are de-
termined, earnestly and sincerely, to keep
| free, as far as possible, from the corrupt
legislation. of the past few years, has deter
mined, most suddenly, toputon the straight
est fit of "Retrenchment and Reform"
This thunder is sought to be stolen in the
Governor Message; and then a Resolution
to adjourn on the sixth of February, has
passed the Senate. This house has also
passed a resolution to have all incoming
postage to Senators charged to the State,
and to appropriate fourdollars to each mem
Der to pay postage on all outgoing matter.
The Assembly has refused to pass a sim
liar resolution, only increasing the amount
to ten dollars, the conservatives all voting
against it, and insisting that each member
pay his own postage.
It happens, ifhappens, is the right word,
that there is not single Republican mem
Der of the Assembly who is a lawyer. Some
thing to sustain the position, that the farm
ing and working people are in advance CT
the professions in true lberality of senti-
ment. Mr.. Randall, of Waukesha, an en-
inent and professional lawyer, who was e.
lected as an independent Democrat, has
thus far voted with the Republicans, and
is the only lawyer of the Assembly who
has.
On Saturday morning Speaker Sholes an
nounced the standing Committees. He has
been very fortunate in his selections, for
everybody appears to be well satisfied
Madison, JAN Is.
The Senate this morning refused to go in
to Joint Convention. 1t is understood, how
ever. that it will be ready to go into Con-
vention some time this week. Itmetand con-
sidered few local matters, and adjourned
over I'LL tomorrow.
The Assembly met, and continued in ses-
sion until noon, doing considerable local bu-
siness, and adjourned over till tomorrow.
The caucus this morning failed to make
a nomination. 1t took no formal ballots.
The last informal ballot, however, stood 80
! for Orsamus Cole, to for the next high
est. 1t is now generally understood that
he will be the man that the Republicans will
unite upon.
1t is not now expected that an election
cannot be had for week or two at hes t.
It's showing here now, very rapidly and
the prospect is for good sleighing
The crowd will now be thinning out
little.
re- California wheat weighs 10 lbs to
a. 4 Il Il