Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-08-02
Kenosha and Beloit Railroad.


something to turn up" We had hoped all the
while that the difficulty ofthe contractors would
he amicably settled, and the work resumed with
renewed energy. But that hope has proved a
barren one The probability is now that the ORR
cinal contractors will not again commence the
work. The Beard of Directors having waited
thus long for some arrangement to be made, with
10 prospect appearing, have, wisely, we think,
determined to let the matter rest no longer, in
that uncertain, unsatisfactory manner.
In pursuance of the active policy decided upon
a meeting of stockholders and citizens was call
cd at the Court House on Saturday evening last
for the purpose of considering and consulting
upon Railroad matters, and the policy to be pur-
sued in reference thereto.
The meeting was organized by calling Mayor
SHoLEs to the Chair, and appointing E. w.
EVANS, Esq. Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stated
Mr. Evans proceeded to address the meeting at
some length in reference to the subject matter in
hand-the importance of the western railroad to
the city and the county--the certainty that no
thing more in the way of construction was to be
hoped from the original contractors-the neces-
sitv of at once rcsumng the work with increased
energy, either by another contract with new par
ties, or under the direction of the Directors them
selves. As a condition precedent to all this we
must have further means raised. 1t was neces-
sary to have additional stock subscriptions as
basis for further operations. He also spoke of
the favorable feeling existing in several places
west of us toward the road-Geneva Bloomfield,
Big Foot, Richmond, were each anxious for the
construction of the road and either of them would
extend material aid and comfort to secure it.
After Mr.. Evans had concluded, Mr.. Webster
made few remarks and closed by offering mo-
ton that committee of three be appointed by
the meeting to examine the books and papers of
the Company in reference to the cause that now
exists for employing new contractors, raising
more funds, &c, for the purpose of starting the
work again. The motion was adopted and Mes
srs. Seth Doan, l. w. Webster, and C. Briggs
were elected such committee with instructions
to report at an adjourned meeting. The meeting
then, on motion, adjourned TO Monday evening.
On Monday evening last, the citizens in good
" numbers assembled pursuant TO adjournment,
the Mayor in the Chair
The report of the committee appointed at the
previous meeting was read by Mr. Webster. 1t
stated in effect, that the committee aided by the
Directors, had examined the books the amounts
received and paid out, and found all in a salts
factory condition The affairs of the Company
were not complicated, nor had the suspension of
the work been occasioncd in any way by the Di-
Al,
the condition of the contract called for on their
part The contractors had been overpaid to
some extent upon the work done, The report
was accepted. Speeches were made by several
gcnt!cmcn-McSSrs. Webster, Bond, Hale, lows
lee, DR.. Mckinley, Rev. Mr.. Gridlcy, and Mr.
Evans All were anxious to see the road COM
pleted, and all believed it could he done if the
people of the city and county would take hold of
the work once more with the energy and spirit
of determination they had shown three years ago.
1t was necessary that the amount of stock sub
scriptions should be raised at least Sl50,C0C-
$50 900 additional in the city and 100000 in
the country-they thought this amount could be
raised. Itwould he necessary that the old stock
holders should come up to the work :1anfuly
per Ct instalments should be paid within the
next two months to enable the Directors to start
the work by the first of September
After some discussion, the question was put to
the stockholders present, whether they should
meet such assessments, and the question being
taken by rising vote, it was decided unani-
mously in the affirmative.
motion II xNos resolved that StreuuouS Of
forts be made by all interested in the success of
the enterprise, to raise the stock subscriptions
in the city So, 900 and in the county 100000.
A motion was made and carried that commit
tee of FIVE be appointed in each ward of the city
70 solicit subscriptions to the amount above men
toned to the capital stock The Chairman took
time to appoint the committees, and their names
we have not yet heard
After some further interchange of views, the
meeting, on motion, adjourned to Saturday eve
ming next. The best of feeling seemed to pre-
vail, and all seemed TO be fully impressed with
the importance and necessity of the speedy COM
rlction of the work.
We hope TO see full attendance of our citi
zens at the Court House, on Saturday evening
next 1t is too late to urge the Importance o.
this enterprise to the city and county of Keno
sha; all see it and feel it, 1t only remains to
carry out the convictions practically, by every
man subscribing to the extent of his ability, ano
paying the assessments as they are made. About
$1,000 have already been iudiciously cxpend
cd the first % miles of the road graded the brdg
as built and all nearly ready for the ties and iron
We do not believe the energy and enterprise OF
KenoSha City and County will let this amount
be sacrificed and the future prospects of both he
clouded for want Of the accessory means to com
plete the work
- We call attention to the Notice of Or
Bc:telhien, whose description of Japan, and its
interests, is we'll worthy the attention of the en-
tire Community He is perfectly familiar with
the history of the japanese.
- We notice that u. {. Gas>ill is filling III
and improving lot on the harbor, near The Cit,
Dock. This when completed, viii add materi
ally TO the Dock facilities, on our harbor, OF which
there j. MUCH need