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Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12
SEW FoLLY.

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Il seems to be the misfortune Of The State that
she cannot be relieved Of one act Of Legislative fol
ly without seing sumbled incontinsnily into ano-
.her. The last legislature very properly put We
to on the Documentary History business. though
we believe the Governor vetoed the veto Yet the
.egslature had no soon.r accomplished this coed
work on the one hand. than the other it voted
an annual salary to the Secretary Of the State His
to.ical Society Ut Madison. Of $500. AZ to the
mer, OF this Historical Society we know little, nor
for the parpse Of this article 10 il necessary we
should know any thing. Whether it be good, bad
Indifferent, it ], quite impossible FOR US to undsr-
stand by what process Of logic it is quarsered on
the state treasury. hsoms entsrprising and curl.
Gus individuals at Madison or else where, choose to
spend their time in collecting old books, and old
papers and old relics of variou. kinds. aud in tel
ling old stories or listening to ,hsm, let them do So
il is their business; bat why the common tressu-
ry Of the people should be made hear the expsnss
we say again, ], is quite npossible for us to ina
CINE. slhr legislature 70 remain forever ignorant
Of the proper sphere Of isgisIaton and the proper
and just limit in the Of public funds, Orare
we never 10 have legislators with back bone enough
to resist tho importunuts bsggss who surround
them at Madison We ,remb!e for the state treas
sury whenw reflect tina, FarwePs Mills, Ser
combs Museum, Doersehlag's Grocery, the Wa
ter Cure and several other institutions a, the seat
Of government, are yet uEendowed.
1t does seem tous II the legislature lacks reason
TO govern it in such matters, experience might sho
II the folly Of thus endowing such enterprises.
The Documentary li.tory,,hs Emgrant Agency,
the State Agricultural Society. and other subjects
OF state charity which do no. now occur to u.s. nf.
ter involving any amount OF useless expense, have
exploded on tho hands Of tie legislature. and re-
main to be propelled, il propelled at all, by private
enterprise. Such beyond question will be the fate
Of this new object of charity. Any qusntty of
abuse and expense will grow out Of it quarrels
will arise among its officers over the public funds,
until in fit Of yirtuous Indignation. the legislature
will withdraw its aid. when tho thing will burst up
and what might have been tolerably decent and
perhaps useful institution under private enterprise,
will become, under state patronage, a collapsed
humbug So we 60.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12
Spring Trade.

AS spring approaches. and the roads be-
gin to improve, we notice an increased ac-
tivity in our streets. The length of time
that has elapsed since the breaking up OF
the sleighing, during which the roads have
been almost impossible, has kept rather a
dull cloud brooding over our city. Althous h
the prices for most kinds of grain and pro-
duce have ranged high, but little has come
in. There is a fair prospect now OF the
cloud passing away. Our streets begin to
show life and activity. For a few days
past considerable wheat has come in, with
some oats and barley. Although we made
heavier shipments Of produce last fail, than
ever before, there secms to be still plenty
left in the hands Of producers to keep bus
mess brisk during the spring and early
summer.
The following are The prices current in
this city and in several of the principal
markets /:
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12
MARR1l2m


IN kenosha city. by J. NJ. Coe. an ~ o., !.
March Mr.. BRADLEY SrocKts, 10 Mis- 80 ~, =.
DAVENPORT. ss LUCIA
In Bristol, Kenosha Co, ON Tuesd,,.
April 10Th, by Rev. Aaron (sriswod a. 'V C,'''
MAN T.. WARD. of Lowell, Mass, and Mj,stiT
rHIA s. EDDY, daughter OF Samuel Eddy, ESQ ~
The former pace
Accompanying the above, cake Of rener>
Gus dimensions. and most beautifully and tastefuiy
decorated. II this is a sample Of the taste Of The
iaH BRIDE We could almost envy The groom his
prize The generos iy with which they reinem-
ocred the printer, augsrs well for their fut ure, aud
we can only wish them long and happy life OF
welded bliss"
Tn the 5th inst. BY Rev s. II. Thompson, Mr..
NhAeLEs u MATHEWS, of Newport, H., and Mis-.
MYhA n, SIMMONS OF Bris,oi, Kenosha Go.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

BosroN. Aprls.
The Senate has passed a resolution, but one vo.
ting No. that no Foreigners shall be eligible Of
flee.
Such is Geographic item which we find among
the news Of the day. II is vague and indefinite
aud moreover III by foreigners is meant naturszet
ci,izens) involves \ proposition so mons,rous and
ab'urd, that We presume there 10 some mistake
aboutit. So far from il being an American sen.
tment i, is pure. unadulterat-d d" Hindooi.m," and
worthy only OF the land Of The Thugs Such SEN
,ments Gun no more take root and prosper in the
soil of America. than water lilly can grow in an
ash pan. and the men who propose will fad the
have mistaken both the head and the heart Of the
American people.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

Ut The Raciae Democrat has an encoura Vinp
article on the prospects of the Racine and aissis.
''Pp' railroad l. says, including $3.50 900 oil
stock subscribed by the city Of Racine, there are
enough bona fde stock subscriptions to complete
road to Beloit There il now n, N.v y,-L
in possession of,hs Company 1900 ton. ofirou na;d
for aud ready to snip at the i's, opening of the
Y. Canals; aud moneys and securities in III. hand.
of the eompany's agents enough to secure tn. en-.
tire smount OF iron necessary TO eemplete n.
work" The article predicts that the road will b.
completed 10 Belo, by the next harvest. which we
think Is about probable as that twill be com?e.
ted 10 the Pacific in the same time,
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

TELEGKAPH TO MADISON. are graf.
fed to learn that the Telegraph line be.
tween here and Milwaukee, has been pur.
chased by some men Of enterprise and cap.
ital. and will soon be in working order
c. C. Sholes, of Kenosha, and B. F. Hop.
kins, of this place, are interested in the line
The patrons of the new company may ex
pcct to be served promptly and well. The
new line is built to Milton, where it con
meets with the Milwaukee and GAINESVILLE
Line. 1t is soon to be constructed clear
through, side Of the railroad. 4Nadiso,
argus.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

THE BANKRUPT TREAsURY.-Therei is one
curious fact stated relative to our empty
State Treasury. the idea Of which has so
much afflicted the organ" oflste. They
do say that. although it was reported empty
some weeks prior to the adjournment, ye.
such members Of the legislature as voted
to sustain the governors vetoes. were able
TO get their per diem cash out of it last Mon
day morning. Those who voted against
the governors veto had to take scrip. and
dispose Of it at heavy discount or raise
money by other means.
"Barstov and the balance " are great
institution. We should not be surprised il
the publisher Of the Democrat got his ap
preparation cashed at the bankrupt treasu-
~. Never before was such gross, outrage
Gus favoritism practiced by public Office
holders in this Staie.-hadison Journal
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"A ci.ek eeeai.


Tbs fittis psesadiiISes psspstrassd iunE The re-
cent lsgislstursl are gradually hhdinE their wsy
out, A couple ef thsfi are ~ fullewss
Gil. eholsi, his bfethsf ihs Spssksr Of The As
|semhiy. Simeon King Of Ksnsshs. and Qua or two
othsts. psrhsps, had on hand 800 o. 400 copies Of
the Revisrd Ssatutes .. So application
was made to the recent legislature which took all
the unso'd copies At $3.50 o. $500 volume.
The other steal Was . catch penny affair Of
Sholes d Dens,nore-a psmphlet about tho size
Of shilling almanac. containing copies or abstract
Of session laws from 1850 to 1852, inclusive. which
were purchased-ons fer ssch msfaber--a. an ex>
penss Of so cents each. There are lO7 members
and $50 was appropriated which would have
bought 100 copies. This il one Of the snusl.s,
steals Of the session - Msdiss. Demseysf.
This is the frst distinct charge we have noticed
against the Republicans Of steal upon the ir<a-
sury. and when We take into account that the De-
mecrat has probably breugat forward tho grav,st
and most fragrant offence il has been able to disco
yer against that party. the people will have ttis
difficulty in determining the safety Of the public
funds in the hands Of the Republicans a. csmp.-
red with The Barsiow and balance democracy.
This. admitting the charge to DO ~ stated, bu,
when We put the thing in it, true light, a. We feel
compssd TO, although il pains our benevolent
sensibties, il will be seen that the Prerogative OF
tho Bar>tow democracy to do the stealing, has
scarcely been intsrfered with in this case:
To start with, C. L. Sholss, and his brother tho
Speaker. had not particle Of interest ia The books
in qusstion--no more than Brown aud Cnikins.
La the next place, the request 10 purchase them
came to the legislature from Democrat, was pre-
sentsd in the Senate by Democrat, and receiv cd
first the sanction OF ths Democratic Senate, be-
fore the Republicans were called to consider it. II
then there WIS .ny steal about il, we submit if /,
does not attach to the regular democracy But
our opinion 10, that the State needed the books
and got them at bargain, and there was nc steal
about il.
With reference teihs second item. the Democrat
is nearer right than in the first instance, or than i,
usually is. This pamphlets were ordered a. stated
and appropriated for stated. and tho only sxpla.
nation we can offer fer il 10, nasmueh AZ We nei.
;hsr asked the legislature or any member Of j, to
make the purchase, that they wsrs ordered because
they were found useful and nseded. The steal, il
il be one, was a. stated, very small one, and in
the eyes ofths Democrat, who stole $40 900 on the
documentary history. ne doubt looks contemplate
enough But the Democrat should be charitable
and recollsct that every perse: has not bad ts ex
tcnsvs experience in stealing.
We wait for further Development Of peccadoes
on the part Of the Republicans.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12
The Niagara Suspension Bridge,


The fret passenger train passed ever The
Suspension Bridge yesterday.
On Sunday freight train. consisting o.
22 loaded cars, passed over the Bridge,
which, with engine and tender. weighed
over 400 tons. which weight did ret bring
the center of the Bridge to level. This
was done to test the capacity of the Bridge
Yesterday the passenger trains;ran reg
ularly across, and the morning expires,
ffo1 Rochester, consisting Of three passen
ger cars and enc baggage car. drawn BY
the engine David Upton. and driven BY
David Upton, master mechanic efthe Yves
tern Division Of the n Y. G. r. R. passed
over the Bridge about 10 O clock. The car.
and engine were literally covered with
passengers; among them were great mum
Der OF ladies. On the arrival on the Cana
da side. the guests were treated to splen
did collation. by Mr.. Nut,er. acting station
master of the Great Western Railway
After leaving the passengers bound West
the train backed over the Bridge On TIL,
arrival of the train from the West, it ran d.
rectly across to the N. Y side, where an
other collation. was furnished By George H
Burrows Esq, Superintendent of the Yves
tern division N. Y G. r r. The trains
running from Buffalo and Rochester. as vel
as those from the West, will hereafter run
directly across the Bridge Buffalo Elk.
press, Tuesday.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12
<~<5s~-------7
KNOW yOTurNGISM.

The edto, of tho Dvmocra, thinks that Know
Nothingism manifested in tho recent Connect.
cut election, 10 something beside fear Of foreign>
ers. We think SO too. We think a fear Of for
eigners has had precious little to do with the Con.
uecticut, New Hampshire, or any other recent
election. We have no doubt ths,e is a aecret or.
der popularity called Know Nothings, but that i,
has the numbers or strength Inscribed to it by the
fears Of Its opponents, we do not believe. II 10 an
order or party which could not exist or grow except
fungus from the rotten remains Of the old dead
and decayng parties, and will exist no longer than
the popular sentiment of the country has time TO
establish tself according to its aft aiies, heaithily
upon the living issues OF the day. What the prin-
cpes Of this order are we have no means of know
ing, but we consider tho idea entreiy v prepostereu.
| that party which seeks prorcrbe men on ac-
count either Of birth place religion can have any
perm aant strength or success in this country. In.
deed we will 60 further AID express the same opn-
ion with reference to any secret political organixa.
ton. though its motives and objects were az pure
as those OF the angels in heaven. We might feel
disposed to pitch in, week after week and bslabor
this order, with argument and reason, 10 its defeat
and downfall. but we have fell, from the first that
it would prove both useless and unnece ssary. The
thing is wound up and is bound 10 keep goirg until
it runs down. despite all opposition aud it will run
down, and that too at no distant day, despite any
Iabors to keep the breath OF life in body. But
that these recent elections which are called Know
Nothing victories, are such, 10 preposterous. So
calling them is a weak invention of the enemy to
put u plausible face on their utter route and des
true ion They cry Know Nothing" before cleo
ton. frighten tmd voters their assistance and
alter it. to smooth tho stigma of defeat The
! truth is. it is an uprising Of the people, in mass,
against the abomina,ions Of the party so long dom
iaant. The New York Evening" Post, an excel
lent democratic paper. in commenting on the Con-
nec;cn election. tells the whole story as follows
"The victory will undoub teddy be called in some
quarters u victory Of the Know N oihiug party
which may possibly be allowed to use it as such
for tn syear Its simply. however, union of all
s;ra;o'i, cemented temporarily by a common in
tsrest, rud taking advantage of a most unpopular
measure OF Mr.. Pierce's sdminist ration, to break
down the party by which he is supported. Strip
the Know Nothing faction in Connectica. Of the
strength i, has gained from these alliances, detach
from il its wing, its democratic, aud its free soil
auxiliares. who are enlisted for the present cans
psigu only, and it would make much such figure
IS the English troops before Sevastopol would make
if their allies were TO withdraw from tho seige."
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

THE Iowa ELEcrIoN-We have no gen
eral returns from this State. The Burling-
ton Hawkeye, (whig) of the 4th says
From the few meagre returns already re-
ceiyed, little doubt now remains of the to-
tai rout and overthrow, by decisive and
overwhelming majority. of the locofoco par
~ Of this State. - or. at least that
portion Of it that has continued to muster
under the Nebraska flag. The people have
repudisted the old party leaders: cut loose
from the executive dictation, and re-enact-
ed By greatly increased majorities. their de-
cision last August which was attempted to
be set aside at Iowa City last winter.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

"Have not tho knownothing editors of the Tel
egraph read in their bible that when the disciples
met together, Satan al.o appeared among them
having stolen the livery OF heaven for The purpose
Of getting in ."-Kenosha Democrat.
Our friend Of tho Democrat has got the Bible
and Shakespeare little mixed here. "Your little
boy swsars badly" said deacon 10 a brother oil
the church. So he does, Deacon, so he does
bu, then, he has such a bad cold" We fear the
result Of tho election has similarly confnsrd our
good brothers. piety.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

n he msttPr q tHs estae q Dawn YOUNG deceased
SOn reading and fling the petition OF H.
an ms porperng 60 te the viii osaet ~
DAVID Young late ~ WheatiNHdiu kenasha
0. "isconn AID taking due proofs Of the same
anong other ings has the said David Young lately cel Al
WhcAand aforesaid and that instrument ia th af vii
and testament Of said deeessd praying that DAY NAV b.
appointed Tor tbs proof o. s2d will and If aimed "
be granted 10 some suitable Paon who
seps ha s"rst: 1T ~ tUEKED that said
eetrs the Judge Of this Court an dav If Nav
A. D. 1898 a. o'clock +. NJ. his Office in TIE
nosa And Il il further ordered thas thereof
,ne heirs OF said deceased and 90 an persons crested
lshnz Of this order for successive reekg rr
said day of hearing ia the STA Tribune Teegfr se
" newspaper printed and published city Or Kenoss in
Aya comfy JON l. JTiaSCN,
dated April D, .651 "ND County Jud q.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12
BONN3TS AND
MILLINERY GOODS.

AIDES, call and see Mas McDeerorr,s
AA fresh supply Of Fashionable Millinery. iu.t
received from New York. comprising II large AS,
sortinent OF the richest Satips. SILKS Lawns. Tus.
cans, Siraws, Naeoheps, French Lace Dnn,ts.
be Flats and Leghnrns. of all shapes, sizes ana
prices from Is to $1,000. Also an assortment Of
ribbons, artificial flowers, moyhoir head dresses.
l"ueS caps genIlemens neck ties aud shrt,col-
lars, besides all othes ixiLcs beonpipc to the t,4
TOO numerous 10 mention. Oar Coos were our-
chased fo' cash and w : nre determined to sell AZ
che"p as the cheapest. Straw work beachcd and
sered
kenOsha, April f2, 1855 Iv.yI5n42.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

We refer our readers to the figures on this SUBJ
jsct contained in another column. They tell tho
story, and ns,hing We could say, would add te
their expressive eloquence. We are sure they will
prove satial actory to very large majorty Of OH,
readsrs-indesd. we think atisfaeiory is hardly a
sufficiently expressive term. We doubt whether
the result Of any heretofore elsction carried such
of man and the well-beng and interests OF hu.
manity this.
The reassn OF this is evident. It was felt to be
criss-a point wherein was to be determined
whether the Stste was to 90 forward in the glcri,
GUS career upon which she had recently entered,
to hesitate, falter. aud eventually recefe Thank
God, the public pulse beats firm and true aud
strong. Nor is ita doubtful or uncertaiu vote or
majority. We think il will be found to be as full
vote as has ever been east IN the State. and the
majority 10 such ~ 10 leave no for dispute or
CARL as TO the public sentiment.
Nor can il be doubted, that it was the issues
which grew out o. the actien Of our Supreme
Cour; which determined thu question. Crawford
and Cole wers well matched in all r:-soecls, and
We are not aware during the whole canvass hat
ersonaI attacks were made upon the candidates
on either side. The advantage, 80 far as there
were any, were all in favor Of Crawford Yet he
is borne down, dsfsnted ,-and il cannst be denied
or doubted il 10 because the people weie detsrmi>
ned there should not be room even for a remote
suspicion. that they did not fully sanction the po>
siton of Smith aud Wilton.
The battle on this question is fought and deci
ded The last appeal has been takem The fuyi
live law in this State 10 dead. And its uphslders
and abcters-t those who sustain it indirectly aud
skulkingIy as well as those who sustainit openly
are politically Gead with it.
No State in the Union occupies at this moment
SO high and proud position as Wisconsin. Her
citizens have done we'll they have reason to re-
joics.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

~ Work is being done on the lake
shore road north of Waukegan. The ex-
pectation is TO complete it to the state line
this week. We understand two cars are
required to accommodate the travel over
the road between Chicago and Waukegan.
Many passengers come down to Waukeran
on the road, aud then take the boat for ports
further uor,x,
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

RaoDE ISLAND EIEcrrox.--In all but :
towns the vote for Governor stands-Hop
pm whis aud K. N. l0,466; Potter. dem
Tor II. Gov, Rose. X. n. 8.775; Rev
n non "hig. i.s5s; Li..lefsld. dem, e :
Tor Congress. Eastern Dis,.ict-Duffee
X. N. and whig. 1854; Davis. dem 1890
scattering. 1873. Western District Tn urs.
ton, Il. N. and dem. 1859; SCATTERING so6
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

Ew A friend from Waukegan informs US
that great activity in the purchase and sale
Of real estate prevails in that city, and that
prices have advanced full 25 per cent with
in two or three weeks. 1t is occasioned
mainly by the influx of people from Chica-
60, seeking residences. III
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

EsrERrRIsss.-Ths waworth county Repor,
ter of the TIA Of April, four days after election
contains not the st figure OF election returns. Nc
person would be able to tell from it's columns that
an election for one Of the mos, important officers oil
the state had bsen recently held. We fear the re-
suit was dIstasteful to il.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12
Goodrich's Comprehensive Geography and
History.

We have seen copy OF this work compiled by
Goodrich peter Parley) and consider i, exceeding
ly valuable tits a brief and comprehensive his
tory, both ancient and modern, of the whole world
with its geography, illustrated by maps and engra-
wings, got up in excellent style print and binding
and making large and handsome volume. Il is
sold only by subscription. and Mr.. p. KELSEY, the
agent for Kenosha county, is now engaged in pro-
curing the subscriptions. the work to be soon deli
vered. Tho subscription price is 50 90, and we
are assured il can be had from other than
this subscription, and a. no less price than we have
named. IL 10 good work and well worth the
price charged
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

The most remarkable fountain in the
world is that at Chatsworih, the seat of the
Duke Of Devonshire, which playsto heigh,
of367 feet--as high as Trinity stesrle.
The young woman who 'faiDted away.
has been told by her family. that it would
be more delicate for her to faint a.
home ..-
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In Probate--- 8 ennsi,a connty CONN.,. !

IN tho matter of :he Carries J,nnnrs dos sed
On reading and film, the sisien Pailud8r Jas3n al
minisrator Of said estate. representing tha tuy aim MIS-
tered said estate, and that tina place be
Ell Tor examining and allowing his o
" rs ORDEkED, that said account be
this Court the FIRST Monday D. 1855 sc his 5fl e
the Cty OF KenoshG The forenoon Of ta ay
And IS further ordered that notice thereof given ali
s-ns interested by publishing copy Of hs order three
eesVe weeks to said day the
Tribune Telegraph weekly newspaper printed plbshe.
IN the City Of Senosla aforesaid. JON r. JIlS y.
DRsed a pril 10. 2a4S Couaty sgdFe.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12

VIM. Rcisner, in the town of Wayne.
County Of Washington, in this State. some
time last week while under the influence
OF liquor, shot his mother-in- law. his faith
er-in-iaw and finally himsslf-she shooting
proving fatal to all. Free trade in liquor
seems to have been the immediate cause OF
this horrible tragedy.
Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-12
Conplimnnfarx.

The Democrat, in reply 10 our correspondent 2,
accounts for the blunder of getting Know No.
thing into the Chair a, the Anti Know Nothup
Meeting, by saying that Satan came also among
them" This mus, be considered highly compli.
mentary 10 the distinguished gentleman who Occur
pied the Chair on that occasion.