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Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15
INVESTIGATION.

Investigation appears to be the order of the day
with the Legislature. As is well known, popular
rnmor, for year two past, as>ascribed any
amount OF wrong TO the management of Barstow
and the Balance. We are inclined to think that
vast deal of Ibis rumor has originated in person.
al hostility and vncictiveness and will prove TO be
exaggerated il not entirely unfounded But it is
not The less fact that the public think there is
wrong and require investigation. Such being the
case, the Legislature is doing no more than it's du-
ty in requiring at the hands of the state officers
specific information in all matters of public inter-
est requiring explanation, and it TO us that
conscious innocence the part Of those suspects
ed, would lead to alacrity in furnishing the infor-
nation, without quibbIng or gsumbing at the par
licular terms in witch il was sought,
The feeling manifested by the Governor and
some other of the State Officers with reference to
the questions asked of them, seems to us be bad
policy, TO say the least 1t is the people, not the
legislature, who require the investigation. Fhc
legislature, we sure, entertains no anxiety to
find the administration guilty on single count,
and good policy would seem to dictate that the adj
ministration should work cordially with the egis-
lature in making their innocence appear.
But we hope whatever may be the feeling ex-
hibited by the Administration, it will provoke no
similar retorts from our Republican friends Let
them do their duty in the premises, with firmness
and dignity, being careful neither to entertain or
exhibit the least personal or partisan feeling.
One thing they should not overlook. Many, if
not most of the abuses complained Of it will pro
badly be found are at least permitted by the laws.
Let the laws then be altered.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

" MECHANICS LIENs.-A bill on the above sub
lect introduced by Mr. Falvcy reported back
by the Judiciary committee, with favorable Iec-
concentration. IL provides that all dwelling kou-
ses or other buildings erected repaired, and all
machinery put up or repaired, together with the
owners title TO the land on which such building
or machinery are erected (not exceeding 40 acres
or lot in any village or city, shalh be held as Sc
curity for the payment of the person who perform
ed the work or furnished the materials, and the
said lien shall have precedence to all others The
bill is a good one and ought to pass"
So says the Madison Democrat. We disagree
with il as to the merit Of the bill. 1t is virtual
rrpeal of the exemption laws, besides making an
unjust discrm in favor of psro lar class
of creditors. We think the bill bad one and hope
it will no. pass.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15
ST Marie Canal,

The company having this work in charge report
to the Michigan Legislature its near completion
II will no doubt be ready by the opening Of navi-
cation the coming season. The canal connects
the waters of Huron with those of Superior around
the falls of ST. Marie, aud will be readily appre
Grated, 1t is most important Improvement. Ii
opens the whole of the immense regions OF lake
Superior to free access, and while il will hasten
much the development of the resources of that re-
gion of country, il will also make an enlarged mar
kel for the products and manufactures of this re.
gion.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15
Illinois U, s, Senator

LYMAN TKUMBULL, Anti. Nebraska Democrat
has been elected by the Legislature of Illinois, to
take the place of Shields, in the U. :. Senate from
and after the 4h of March next.
Ten balloitings were had Abraham Lincoln
the original candidate Of the Republicans, and
Shields of the Democrats Fifty votes were nee.
essary to a choice. Lincoln got as high Al and
Shields So On the 9Th ballot the Democrats
drew off OIL Gov. Matteson, and run up to II. The
vote OH Lincoln had been diminishing from tn e
start. and that of TrumbuI increasing; until the
tenth ballot, when the Republicans united OH
TrumbuIl giving him 81 votes, to AZ for Matte.
son, and one scattering
Trumbul was somewhat conspicuous in last
Falls Canvass in his opposition to Douglass, aud
probably no man could have been chosen, whose
election wonld have been more direct and poin-
ted rebuke to Doug lass course. To what extent
it is Republican victory we know not The Re-
publican papers, however, of Northern Illinois are
satisfied with it.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

1J'Some few of the bunker papers Of the state
express the confident opinion that the election of
Durkee TO the Senate is not in accordance with
the wish of the people. If we may Judge from the
expressions which reach us from every part of the
state, our bunker brethren are certainly laboring
under a very great delusion. Our opinion is
That no choice of Senator was ever more in accor-
dance with the wishes Of the people. But this Of
icer should be elected directly hy the people, and
we should be glad to see the necessary changes
made in the constitution and laws TO effect il. Mr.
Durkee can be counted OF in all measures design
ed to restore power to the people.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

MELANCHOLY AccIDENT.-Wm Marsh OF
Geneva, aged about 90 or % years. went
out with a two barely gun, on Thursday last,
to kill some ducks, and not coming in as
soon as was expected, his friends became
alarmed, rallied and went in pursuit, and
some time in the evening came upon the
lifeless body of young Marsh. His gun
had been discharged through his head, and
lay by his side, with duck and rabbit
which he had killed He was the only
son ola widowed mother, who, as we
learn, was dependant in a great measure
upon this son. A Coroner's Inquest was
had on the following day, and a verdict OF
accidental shooting was rendered by the
Jury Val c. Reporfer.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

The Know Nothings of N. Y. City held
an Indignation meeting at the tabernacle, to
denounce the conduct of the thirty traitors
to the order in the Legislature, who voted
for Seward. There was also much of the
same kind of excitement in Albany. The
attempts of the Order to control the action
of the members of the legislature proved a
failure, and we incline to think from the
feeling exhibited that there mnst be convul-
sions and ruptures in the Order
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15
Madison Correspondence.
MADISON, Feb. y, 1855.

MADISON, Feb. u, 1855.
Messrs Editors There is but little of interes,
to communicate, as connected with the Legislative
proceedings. Since the Senatorial question has
been disposed of, there seems to have been no dis.
position to get up or have any thing to do with an,
exciting topic.
The matter of the swamp lands, general raj
road law, prohibtory liquor law, &c. &c. is quiet.
iy reposing in the hands of committees: Reports
no doubt, will be presented in a day or two. The
first will be difficult matter to dispose of satislac
torily--ihe second will perhaps be summarly dis
posed OF by decaptation-the third is bound to pre-
vail in some shape, far as the action OF the As
sembiy is concerned. This is my present impress
sion, at least.
The committee on banks and banking will re-
port bill soon prohibiting the circulation of any
foreign bank paper in this state which stands a
over three-eighths discount in New York. VIVA
other provisions the bill will contain am not in
formed. question is proposed to be submitted t.
the people whether any bank shall be organized
or created under the general law with less CAPT
tai than $50 900.
The bill for the amendment of the charter of tic
Milwaukee and Mississippi railroad company, il
the order of ,he day for Thursday next in the AS
sembly. There is no doubt OF its passage. The
NJ 81 M r interest, with its western allies, is be
coming too strongto be successfully resisted. he,
are not to be prevented from having matters al
their own way. What other interests get wi,
come IN the line OF simple fapor.
The Governor is growing FESTIVE uLder the in,
qniies of the Assembly and investigations of t.
Committees but there will be no holding up o.
hesl'ancy IN :his department. Seeding or squirrn
ing on the part of His Excellency and subordinate,
viii avail them less than nothing. Whatever o.
wrong has been perperated must be discovered
and exposed, and peculation and fraud with regarc
to the peoples money must be stopped. The Re.
publican m ,jority have determined on this. They
understand their duty and will discharge it TO tht
fullest possible extent ofths the public may res
perfectly assured.
a joint resolution was introduced TO day prov
ding for an adjournment OH the 18th of March. !
is the genera desire 10 adjourn at the earliest pos
sbe moment consistent with proper discharge o
/ the duties yet remaining. A month, it is thought
will suffice for this purpose. An adjournment may
| therefore be expected about The time specified.
In great haste Yours
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

ments OF the Port of Baltimore and
hnuing Improvements on the Hudson r;,, IN
To refund to the citizens of Wilminatona
N. c. the amount expended by them to inn
prove Cape Fear river.
Forimproving Tennessee river and deem.
ening the channel of St, Clair Flats, impro.
wing Des Moines river and harbor of New
ark.
Bills were also passed continuing numer-
GUS public works already commenced in
the State of Maine.
Bill passed appropriating 100000 to
continue Improvements at the mouth of the
San Diego river, California, and 800, 900
for removing distractions from the mouth
of Savannah river. Adjourned.
Washington Feb. g.
SESATE--Indian Appropriate ON Bill
made special order for Saturday.
Bill giving years credit TO Rail Read
Companies for duties on iron taken up.
HOUSE Bills passed, dividino Illinois
and Ohio into two judicial Districts
Washington. Feb. 9.
! SENArE-Private bill day.-At 2 o'cIoct
the regular business was resumed.
Mr.. Benjamin's motion to reconsider the
vote by which the Senate caused to be en-
crossed, the bill for the relief of the claim
ants of private armed brig General Arm
strong was first. A query desultory debate
arose on this motion but it was agreed to;
yeas "a; nays II.
Mr.. Clay moved to lay the bill on the
table, which was agreed to; yeas22, nays 10.
The Senate then went into Executive
Session, at the termination of which the
Senate adjourned,
House. Mr.. Bocock, from the, Naval
Committee, reported a bill authorizing the
construction Of several Soops of War
Referred to Committee of the Whole.
House went into committee on the ex-
tension of Colts patent.
Mr.. Eigertonl made something of a
speech in vindication of members OF the
House from the charge of corruption, circu-
lated in the Washington Star.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

g THE New RoMIsH Dogma 1t is said that the
new dogma of the immaculate conception of the
Virgin Mary, recsntly promulgated by the Pope
is not received by the Roman Catholics of Germa-
n.y. In Tuscany the Dominican ftiars openly re-
vudate it, and the Monks of San Marine have
been summoned before the Archbishop of Florence
on charge of contempt Of the Pope. in despising
and rejecting the dogma"
We find this in the Chicago Tribune, and ask
that paper Low it reconciles such statements with
the idea il is endeavoring TO incu!cate of the abso-
lutte supremacy of the Pope in all things, aud the
absolute subsorviency Of all Of that faith who are
supposed TO be beneath him.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15
-1.The Free Democrat says Marshal Abemau

D-The Free Democrat says Marshal Ablemau
has gone to Washington for instruction how 10 pro.
coed in the of Booth and Ryecraft, in virtue
OF the present attitude of that case. it thinks
President Pierce will issue an order for the re>ar
rest of the persons, backed up by the U. S. Army
There are, without doubt, very important ques
tons involved in this case touching the right:
of the states and the powers Of The federal govern
ment. Wefeel confidence that they will be set
tied without any serious collision.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15
ETNA INSURANCE Co
ct Hartford Conn.
Increase Cash Capit.t IN S=ono ooo

eHe'Sse S"sh npitaI to $1,000. 600.
Rave the pleasure Of informing the dc,,or.
nj with this Company and the public generally
'nat IN view oil the vast increase ofbusiness dur
ing me past year, is cash capital has been in.
creased to 100000 This together with a..
large surplus always kept on hard in cash, and
me enormous receipts ofpremiums on its regular
ana established business affords its policy holders
an indemnity much greater than anv other in
surance Company in America.
The. business OF this company is conducted on
iaIr ana liberal principals and its losses are AWAY,
promptly paid in cash. The UNDERSIGNED in en-
terng upon the twelfth year ofhis agency for This
company IN This city and vicinity, begs TO conpr,t
uiatc Its dealers upon its remarkable success and
me important increase of its capital and business.
which together with the manner in which its bp.
shess is conducted places it on basis beyond the
reach OF any con- urgency short of smutanaou
contlagratlon OF the country.
All applications for insurance or information in
reference thereto, will be attended 10 with The
Same pnnciua'ity as heretofore. Rates as low as
any other responsible Office. rII 80
Kenosha Feb. Is, '55. T.. MERRILL
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15
Crushing Out.

Since Pierce and Gushing comm enccd the labor
of crushing out free soilers, the political complex
ion of the lower house of Congress has been COM
petely reversed, and thus far three Pierce u. S
Senators have been ousted to give place to free
soilers, and others OF the same complexion have
been returned. Verify, we think our crushing out
friends realizing the full effect of the condition
so graphically expressed by the psamist:
He dgged pit: he diggcd it deep;
He digged it for his brother;
But for his sin he did fall in
The pit he diggcd Tor other.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

&c bill is before Congress approprating
100000 each for the lakes Superior, Ontario,
Erie, and Michigan. and tho same amount for HUI
ron ant, st. Clair together to be expended in i'm
provements, at the discretion of the Secretary Of
War. We have some doubt of the propriety of
entrusting that officer with the entire discretion Of
saying what works shall or shall not 90 forward.
We notice, since, that the bill has been recon-
mitted 10 the committee on mmerce, with ir-
structions to report specific appropriations.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15
Public Sentiment OH Senator.

We could fill our paper if we thought it worth
while with articles from the state press, laudatory
of Charles Durkee and approbatory of his choice
by the Republicans as Senator. And this feeling
is not confined by any means to the papers on our
own side Of the house. Indeed il seems TO be ge>
neral, with the exception of a few ultra partisan
presses whose prejudices entirely override all can
dor. We had clipped for insertion articles from at
least three democratic papers which are really
more audatory Of the successful candidate than
the expressions from our own side, but others of
the same sort came so thick aud fast, that finding
it difficult to discriminate we were compelled to
give them all the go.by. This is not strange, Tor
Mr.. DuIkce has the qualifications in a marked de-
gree which command the admiration and respect
OF all who know him, as well those who differ as
those who agree with him in opinion and if on de-
n4oerGtic brethren must have u man not of their
own faj&h to represent them, this man whom they
cannot hep but respect; and who they know will
command respect at Washington among his oppo-
nents as we'll as hers, is the man whom they pre-
fer.
But as it is matter Of proper pride for PEG
pie to be pleased with the just fame of their repre
scutatvcs abroad we copy what follows from the
two leading papers OF the Union representing both
sides Of the House:
The Cleveland Leader says, that Charles Dur
kce has been elected United States Senator from
Wisconsin, in place OF Hon. Isaac p. Walker
whose term Of office expires in March. Mr.. Dur
kee has been a member of Congress, is most in
eNorabe free Goiler, aud good a of au abolition.
ist. He sconsci lent ions and brave is pretty sound
ppcR political questions, and upon all questions is
pretty sure of voting democratic We tIust the
report Of the Leader may prove tine, although as
yet X needs confrma;en.--N Y Zee. Post.
The Hon Charles p;rkse, we rejoice to state,
las been chosen United States Senator from Wis
cousin, for SIX Years from the 4th OF March next.
lie is an old fashioned Aholitionjst thorough
Land Reiormer and Christian pl,jlan;hropist. A
better man Wisconsin does not hold, though we
fear he will stand on the wrong side of the Tariff
question On all others, we are sure he will be
topnd on the side Of Progress and Humanity He
takes the place Of the Hon. Isaac P Wslksr who
though pampered by perverse party associations
has voted rgh ma lority of the questions which
have come before the Senate. He will leave ma
nv behind him when he leaves the Senate who
coud better be spared than he can Tribune.
II should be borue in miad that an old fashion.
sd Abolitonis," is who hiss held for some time
The opinions which the whole party now holds.
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Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

Surgeon Kane, who led recent exploring ex
pediiicn 10 the northern ocean,. it is feared is lost
and Congress has passed resolution an hoiisug a
naval vessel to be dispatched in search Of him.
The search for Franklin is likely to give way to
the cG,ch for k;ac
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

W Simon Cameron has been nominated, amid
much noise and confusion, as the "American' can
didae Tor United States Senator from Pennsylya-
MIA. Pennsylvania has some bright spots, but on
an average is about the meane>t state in the Union
and therefore Simon would prove very proper re-
preventative for her. We take il for granted. in
Writ lie of the everlasting fitness of things, that he
W i'll be elected,
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

FENiiE subscriber has recently received largo
N addition 10 her former stock OF Musical
instruments, and would invite all int, ndlng to
purchase to cali and examine them.
seraphincs, HIolians and Melodcons
from the celebrated manulectorv of Messrs. Pres
colt 81 Brothers, Concord. ~ H., and unsurpass-
ed IN style OF finish, sweetness and commas
These Instruments are confidently recomm ended
TO the public and fully warranted-lhe makers in-
wiling a comparison with those of any other man
ufuctorv in the Union.
Also. Agent for the Pianos manufactured by
Messrs. Boardrnan & Grey, Albany, and Messrs
a. Ladd 81 Co Boston,
One second hand MoIodcon Of Princes MANN
Iscture for sale at reduced price
An second hand Pianos 10 Rent.
A' communications promptly answered.
Rooms three doors north of Episcopal Oh, 70.
on west sdo of Ann Street. MARY A, AVER.
Kenosha, Feb. ID lS55-5m34
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

U The Kenosha Democrat intmates that Hen.
ry Wilson is u Know Nothing. and therefore the
Republican party is Know Nothing party Sup
pose we apply the same test to the Democracy,
and make senator Sam IIousi on the touchstone
As we understand it, he is the original and genu-
inc " SAM" and at the same time stands in the
front rank of TIE genuine democracy. Win the
Democrat abide by its own mode of testing parties
in this matter
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

John Ackertuau, of Beaver Dam. was thrown
from sleigh and had his leg broken He took
chloroiorm while the broken limb was being set,
and soon after the operation went to Sleep from
which sleep he could not be awakened. 1t is ge-
morally admitted his death was occasioned by the
chlorotorm.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

IL A Miss Bacon is soon expected in this coun-
try from England Her mission is to prove that
Shakespeare was myth, and that his plays were
written by Lord Bacon, and Sir Walter Raleigh.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

The snow in the northern part OF the state has
gwen great activity to the numbering business
There will be great deal of lumber manufactured
this winter, for which we presume there will be an
abundant market next summer
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

EE- The election of Seward is hailed
with great qualification by the friends of
freedom throughout the whole north. His
success is peculiarly gratifying when we
consider the elements combined to oppose
him,
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

The Milwaukee Sentinel complains that there
has rot been meeting of the common council of
that city cor six weeks. because Members, Clerks,
&C., have been at Madison lobbying for various
objects.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

Ballotings for Senators have been had in
both the Pennsylvania and California Leg
islatures, but without any choice being
made in either In Pennsylvania further
balloting had been postponed two weeks.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

AS an indication of the present condition of the
numbering business along the Wisconsin, we may
mention that when navigation closed last fall, lum-
Der commanded SIG per thousand in the raft in
the river year before it commanded but littie
more than half that amount
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

Three children of Mrs. Brown, residino
In Pine-street St. Louis Missouri. by q
most remarkable coincidence were scrofu.
lously inclined, the eldest, [Jane mostp par
neularly so, and the mother finding such tc
be the case, did all in her power to relic We
the sufferer, but IN vain; she became
worse, the blood of the others was equally
impure, and they all three were so bad al
last, as to become quite an object of horror
to their friends. The mother, about eight
weeks ago, put them through course Of
Holloway's Pills and Ointment. and strange
yet true it is, that their blood became thor.
oughly purified, and the scrofulous SWIM.
toms disappeared. They are now all three
III excellent health, to the establishment and
delight of their affectionate parents.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

u Gen, Shields is candidate for congress in
Illinois, in the district made vacant by the election
of Judge TrumbulI, who has been elected 10
Shields place in The Senate.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

First Accident OH the Lake Shore Road.
The train due a Chicago on the evening of the
9Th, ran off the track few miles north of that
city, smashing one or Two cars, but injuring no
one.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-02-15

5J''Thc Belod Journal exhibits some queer cha
racterstics Cor a republican paper. For instance,
It denoences the decision of Judge Smith in the
Booth and x yecraft case; lamPoons Booth person
ally without particle Of reason; copies lis articles
+. approving of The Republican choice for Senator
rom the Madison Argus. &c. Sc. We can un.
deFStand why the uuukers Of Beloit found il un-
necessary TO carry out their project of starting
bunker paper.