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Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1856-10-09
Kenosha and Rockford Rail Road.

We give in another column the Off
cial proceedings of the Rail Road meet
ing held in this city on the 9thinst. The
meeting, it will be seen, was large and
spirited, and the promptand decided ac-
ton taken on that occasion, we are hap
Ply to add, shows conclusively that our
leading citizens are thoroughly awake to
the Importance of this enterprise, and
are resolved to strain every nerve to eff
feet its immediate completion.
From the facts that were brought out
at thismeeting we believe every man who
was present was perfectly satisfied that
Rockford has already slumbered toolong
over this question of norther and south
ern and another eastern r. r. connection.
During the two years that we have been
dallying with this subject, other towns
in this vicinity have been at work in real
earnest, and have already secured a
present advantage ovor us, which if not
met and neutralized by the most prompt
and resolute action, will result in the
most pernicious consequences to the flu,
turc prosperity of Rockford. Even now
the territory of our own County, includ-
ing some of the most thrifty towns, on
the north and west, as well as territory
which should be tributary to us on the
north and east, has been cut off from us
by rival roads. Already the article OF
Wheat, the staple production of our
county, is being transported from Beloit
to Chicago four cents per bushel cheap
or than from Rockford to Chicago, and
our farmers instead of drawing it here
for shipment, are taking it to that point
from scithia three miles Of our city
while passengers are being conveyed
from Beloit to Chicago for IS cents less
than from here to ChicagoAwith the adj
vantage of distance in our favor.
These facts are omnibus. They speak
louder as against continuance OF the
present condition of things than any ar
gument which We can offer. And vet
the question which now presents itself,
is not whether these things shall remain
as they are, but whether by reason of our
supineness they shall not be allowed to
become great deal worse.
If the offer which the Kenosha X. r..
Company now tenders should not meet
with prompt and practical acceptance
the force of circumstances will compel
that Company to form a connection with
Belvidere, with view to speedy extern
sion to point Immediately below us on
Rock River, and thence down through
the whole length of the Valley to Rock
Island. With this trade diverted from
us, and thus hemmed in ON all sides by
complete chain of Railroads.&c. any
candid man ask himself the question
what is Rockford to hope in the future.
| Self preservation is the first law OF
nature, and if our citizens viii not now
come up to the rescue, one and all, and
to the full extent of their ability, it can
only be because the spirit of enterprise
has taken its departure from the Queen
City of the Rock River Valley.
As to the feasibility of the project and
the safety of the investment, no one
Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1856-10-09
Trading politioians---rrsason Ahead

The bunker politicians see the fate
impending over their heads, and are
contriving all possible plans to escape it.
So desperate are they that rather than
see Fremont elected, these bogus demo-
cratic leaders seem determined to sell
out the rank and file of their party to
Fillmore. The plot seems to be really
in contemplation. Allies in fact against
Fremont, the Slavery Democrats and
Know Nothings are, if we are to judge
by numerous signs of the times, about
to consummate an open alliance, by drop
ping Mr.. Buchanan, as unavailable III
the free states, and arranging their forces
for Mr.. Fillmore.
The Courier DIES Flats Unis, French
Buchanan paper in New York, has been
induced to recommend this plan openly,
in the hope of commencing it to foreign
born citizens as coming from one of their
number; and the following from New
Jersey, shows that, in all probability,
''Barkis is willing"
The Republican State Gazetteof Tren-
ton, of Tuesday says:
The Hon. James Platform passed
through this city yesterday noon en route
for Princeton, where rrrmor says, the
bargain between the Fillmoreites and
BUCCANEERS will be consummated, so far
as relates to New Jersey.
The Ne,c Byunsscicker of the 22d inst.
also says:
BUCHANAN AT PRINCEToN-L00k ont
for a bargain 6etsceea the Raoac Moth
iags and the Neutrality-suspicious., Buch-
anan, 1.-THE locofoco candidate for the
Presidency, arrived at Princeton little
after IL O'clock to-day, and is now the
guest of the Hon. John Il. Thompson.
In consequence of several leading Know
Nothings and BUCCANEERS from various
sections of this State Astonishing Prince
ton to-day, it is thought that a sale of
some kind is TO be effected, SO as to give
the State either to Buchanan or Fill
more in November next. Whether this
be so or not, it is well for all parties to
keep a sharp lookout for any traps that
be set for the unwary.
Let the politicians try that camel
They will soon see what the people-the
power that stands behind them-think
Of it. They will find that the men who
have followed the false lights of ''Demo-
cracy" so long have come to dead stop,
and are in open rebellion. The people
cannot thus be transferred like slaves
from hand to hand.-M0. Sentinel.
Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1856-10-09
Tribune & Telegraph Correspondence

TOLEDO, ~. september "A, 1896.
1Hessrs. Editors:
Though little of politician and with
little spare time to devote to these mat
tiers, | cannot but avail myself of the OPP
portunity of giving you hasty sketch,
of a great Democratic Fizzle that occur
red here yesterday. 1t is said that
"straws show how the wind blows" If
so, the self styled democracy are;"gone
coons" in Ohio, sure.
For some weeks past enormous hand
bills bearing the names Of some sixty
celebrities in the political world, who
were certain to grace the Speakers stand
and enlighten the minds ofpoor benight-
ed Buckeyes, were posted far and wide.
1t was given out as to be one of the
great spontaneous gatherings of the Elite
rs we'll as Of the Masses of the hereto
fore democratic Northwest, the enthusi-
asm of, and to be engendered by which,
was to sweep the country clean for Buck
Il Brock. Mark the result!
On the evening of 23rd Gen. Cass,
who had arrived in the afternoon, made
a speech of some hour and a half, devo-
ted to arguments in favor of the princi-
pies of " Squatter Sovereignty, listened
to by respectable audience ofsome 500
persons, two thirds Of whom were Re-
publicans and Americans. On the morn
ing of the great day, finding too much
noise and confusion," or disguised at
the strong prospect, of great little fz-
zle, don't know which, the GreatMichi-
gander left us to skin our own game.
The Noted 'Prince John" who was
within thirty miles of us, when asked
why he was not coming, replied he'd be
id if he was going there to speak
to parcel of ragged Hishmen." The
only speakers from abroad were David
Tod, of Trumbull, and III. b. Payne, OF
Cuyahoga counties, and A.P. Edgerton
Candidate for congress in this district.
The procession for which great ar.
rangements were made, and every effort
lresorted to to makeit respectable and i'm
posing, numbered the almost countless
sum of 200, made up 1st of Office hold
er sand Office seekers; 2nd of two mill
tary, and one fire company, and gun
squad; one of the military companies
were to man for Fremont, and the
gun squad all Fillmore lastly the pro-
cession was tailed out by any and all
that could be induced to fall in, compos-
ed of men, women and children.
The County Fair grounds were en-
gagged and fitted up for the occasion,
with ample space and convenences for
crowd of $4,000 and being near the
town, accessible to all, yet at no time
was shere estimated to be above 1000
present; Considering the great efforts
and clustering made and the stIong in
ducements held out for the people to
come and hear Edgerton define hisposi-
ton, there is no improperly in calling
this grand tremendous fizzle, but as
nothing to what they will have to come
to on the. 4th November.
You may set down Ohio as certain
for Free territory, Free Speech and FIRE.
mont, over all competitors, Democrats
or Know Nothings. Our district will
return Mott again to a seat in the House
with majority enough to show that he
is appreciated by his constituents.
Very truly yours,
'sBUCKEYE.n
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wanted--$5o,ooo for Pennsylvania.

FROM te new iork Evening rost
The following note of invitation has
found its way into the papers:
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
'NEw YORK, Sept. II, 1856.
DEAR SIR: You are requested to meet
a few of the friends of Buchanan and
breckenridge, at room No. 900, New
York Hotel, on Thursday, the 18th day
of September, inst, at halfpast o'clock
=. NJ, for consultation.
Yours respectfully,
CIV ats Sherman, Wilson G. Hunt,
Edwin Ludlow, William b. Duncan,
Royal Phelps, 4. X. Alburtis,
James L. Soutter, Henry Erben,
Augustus Schell."
Ourinvitation miscarried, wepresume,
and consequently we are not able to give
full account of what was not DONE
Such particulars of general interest as
have reached us, however, our readers
are welcome to. We understand that
Mr.. Senator Slidell was the lion of the
evening, though, on this occasion, he is
reported to have exhibited more of the
hare than of the king of beasts, betray-
ing the greatest alarm at the declining
fortunes Of his friend, Mr.. Buchanan
Mr.. Slidell said that New York must
raise $4,000 at once or Pennsylvania
was irrevocably Republicanized. What
part of the sum was subscribed, has not
yet transpired. We hope it will be
raised soon, for every cent raised by the
Administration for Pennsylvania is SO
much saved to the Republicans. In fact,
Slidells letter the other day, in which
he said if Fremont is elected, "the Union
can not and ought not to be preserved"
will give more votes to the Republican
ticket than twice fifty thousand dollars
spent in circulating documents and
| itinerant orators.
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Presidential Prescription in Kansas.

THos. c. SHOEMAKER, Receiver of
Public Moneys in Kansas Territory, the
only Free-State man among all the Fed
eral office-holders in that Territory, has
been removed. This is another blow at
the freedom of speech and of opinion, by
the President, to carry out the great
principles of 'Squatter Sovereignty I'M
der the Kansas-Nebraska bill. Mr..
SHOEMAKER was a Democrat, friend
of Judge Douglas, from Illinois, and was
the only Federal office-holder in Kansas
Territory who was not subjugated and
stripped of his manhood and indepen-
dence by this border ruffian Administra-
ton. Mr.. Shoemaker will take the
stump in. Illinois, and give full exem-
plifcation ofmodern Democracy in Kan
sas.-MiL Sent.
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JUDGE DooLITTLE.-This gentleman
has addressed an able letter to the Mad
ison Argus, in reply to its structures up
ON his course III coming out for Ere
mont. lie concludes the letter as fol-
lows:
"You may, as | know very many 9th
ers OF my democratic friends NAV recon-
Gle their consciences still to the support
of Mr.. Buchanan. But, sir, / cannot.
SO far as my own quiet is concerned.
should OF course, prefer remaining si-
lent but upon question upon which
for the last ten years have thought and
felt so much, and 50 deeply, viz: wheth-
er the vast Territories of the United
States-so well adapted to the labor of
the free white man-shall be cursed with
negro slavery from generation to gener-
ation-when / see not only the barrier
against it deliberately broken down in
the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
established by our fathers, but see also
armed bands Selling the Territory by
force and debating to a subjugated peo-
pie laws not only bloody, infamous and
atrocious i'll their character, but laws to
introduce slavery there, established by
fire and sword; and to give intensity to
the whole damning outrage-when I see
the administration acquiescing in the
usurpatiOn and the extension of slavery
there, and the friends of Mr.. Buchanan
in and out of Congress, voting lfor, and
defending that policy to the last extrem-
ity, accompanied by threats of revolu-
ton, | cannot and will not remain neu-
trail, no, sipyno! BY the Eternal Being
to whom owe all have and all I am
/ am bound to use every power He has
given me, to aid in bringing that policy
to the block. Yours respectfully,
J. X. DOOLITTLE."
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"BUCKEYE.n

ANoTHER.-Judge Marsh, of New
Jersy, who presided at the Philadelphia
Convention which nominated Fillmore
and Donelson, seeing the tendency of all
things towards the one issue of Slavery
extension. and determined to make his
influence felt for Freedom, regardless OF
past political affinities, has come out fol-
Fremont, and is addressing meesings in
his own State.
Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1856-10-09

THE QUESTION IN A NUTsHELL.-The
New York. Tribune gives the following:
"You profess to feel great confidence in
the election of your candidate" said
Buchaneer to Fremonter in Wiscon-
SIN lately, "but you dare not bet on it."
ayes, am ready to bet" replied the
other. DWELL, then, name your bet"
returned the former. Il win bet you
five hundred dollars that, if Fremont
shall be elected, Kansas will be free
State, if Buchanan shall succeed, il will
be slave State" rejoined the Fremont
er. The Bucbaneer declined both bets,
and disappeared.
Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1856-10-09

A BUcHANIER' OPINION OF GERMAN
CITIzENs.-The Richmond Enquirer,
special organ of Douglas and Buchanan,
thinks that if our German fellow-citizens
are permitted to have any political infu-
ence in the Government, the same priv
ilege ought to be extended to the Slaves
at the South. 'For'' says that paper,
''they (the negroes) are much more ca
pable of intelligently exercisingtheright
of suffrage than the ignorant Dutchmen
of the North, whose votes can be bought
for dollar or fill oflager beer" This
lis Douglas and Buchanan Democracy
in Virginia, and Mr.. Douglas says,
what is Democracy in Virginia is demo-
cracy also in Wisconsin. What do our
German fellow citizens think Of it?
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LAWYER-I-Y@ Office, KENosHA CRY, Wis. Re
sidsnce, WILLOW Brook FARM Somers s-gf1 Sc
ssrai Improred and Uaimpr0ged Farms for sale
nlvl6.
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Democratic Endorsement of Colonel Ere
mont

1have acquaintance with the Colonel,
and 1 am so .fagora6iy Impressed as to
linn that 1 aco,tM as reatlily t17tst him as
dny other aadiUidatal. His INTEGRITY
Is BEYOND sUSPIcIoN.-JoHN G. CAL
HOUN.
"Col. Fremont is a young officer Of
great merit-one who deserves we'll of
his country for the bravery and ability
with which he discharged his important
and delicate duties while in California.
II DANIEL WEBSTER.
Sol. Fremont exhibited combina-
ton Of energy, pronlpitude, sagacity and
prudence, achich indicates tie highest
capacity for ciUilandmilitary comnsa,.d.
That tie country ciU do Justice to has
U0luable and distinguished services, I
entertain not the slightest dou5t.-SEN-
AToR DIX.
"Col. Fremont, in my opinion, is the
most meritorious American of his age
now in existence. "-oENAroR ALLEN, of
Ohio.
81 regard Col. Fremont as one of the
most honorable and successful officers in
our army-an army of which any nation
might be proud. "-SENAToR RUsK, of
Texas.
Iagree sciM the Senator from Texas,
that he (C0L Fremont Is a man Of er-
troordinary merit and adility.-SENA-
TOR BADGER, of North Carolina.
ale (Col. Fremont as a gentleman of
rare endo'cments, o. rare abiHty.'-SEN-
AToR BUTLER.
''The courage and conduct of Col.
Fremont, have signalized his name
His services erepeculiar, attended with
great responsibility to himself-charac-
terized by great frmness and humanity,
as well as devotion to his country
SENATOR CRITTENDEN.
"His sercices acere Uery cdiudble, :. he
bore q conspicuous part az tie conquest
Of Cdlforni0, AND IN MY OPINION
Is BETTER ENTITLED TO BE
CALLED THE CONQUEROR OF
CALIFORNIA THAN ANY OTHER
MAN.-JAMES BUCHANAN.
81 was in California at the time of
their State Constitution, and voted for
it, AND NO MAN IN CALIFORNIA
DID AS MUCH AS COL. FREMONT
TO MAKE IT A FREE STATE
SAMUEL BARNEY.
Senator Allen, of Ohio, said:
"Col. Fremont, in his opinion, was
the most meritorious American of his
Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1856-10-09
VOLNRY FRENCH,

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR-Late of Keno
sL1 WIS; will visit most of the countries of Eu
rope during the year 1855. Any professional or
othcr business left at the Sentinel Office, Mlwau-
fo. or WIN H. r. " m ISL ta8F%ey ia
n3.IvI5lf
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JOSIAH BOND,

ATTORNEY at Law, and Pension and Bounty Land
Agent. Is agent also for several of the best eastern
Insurance Companies. ~ See advertisements.
n3YvI5 vi
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mrs. 4. ~ n. =. EARR, having entered
~ into a co-partnership i'll the practice of Medl-
sine will found their office Shareholders Drug
Store their residence Of Chicago and Park
at all tunes ready to attend the calls of the public
keuosh2 May ]. 1850 46H
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j US 7 r 6 ElVED
ELY & BALDWIN'S
Genera! Exhibition Of
BOOTS & SHOES.
At the Old stand,
few Doors North OF the Runals House. Sign Of the Big
Boot
No. So Main ga, . Kenosha Wis.

Community he saSscPssrs ss.r themselves ts bat
thsy can give better satisfaction, from an exhibit
ton Of their various styles and prices, than
found in the west. In the
Gentlemen's Department,
May be found every kind and description Gents Patent
Calf and Buck Congress Caters sewsd and pegged calf
calf patent leather Boots patent and calf congress Button
Shoes; bucksk Taylor Ties patent tipped Lasting Cal
ters Calf Enameled Kip and Thick Brogans, Custom and
Eastern made.
Particular attention paid to Gents custom made
FRENCH CALF BOOTS,
OF avery style and kind made to measure and good t
in every case insured
Custom made, fine Kip, coarse Hnes and thick double
soed BOOTS, made for service and durability, and
ranted Gents faecy and plain toilet Slips OF different
styles which are par-excellence.
BOYS YOUTHS AND CHILDREN,S
Custom and Eastern made fine calf Kip and thick Boots;
Boys Congress CATERS Of different syle BOYS Youtbs
and Chdrens calf enameled, kip, and thick Brogans &C.
In the
Ladies Department,
ay be found the largest and best Kenosha
comprising Ladies' Misses and Chdrens wear Of every df
erent style worn, viz: Ladies' patent foxd tipped and
plain Congress CATERS: patent foxd tipped and plain
Galters both thick and pump soled; fine CATERS Kid
Congress Caters, Glove Kid Lace Boots and en-
ameled Lace Boots too specify both custom
ties kid and morocco Buskins OF all kinds Ladies Toilet
slippers Misses and Chdrens congress and Lace Caters
anu morocco, Lace ana Button Boots, Slippers, Ankle
Ties and in short every style Of nicely finished workman.
ship, suitable for their use
To the community generally, would respectfully ve
your attention to our selection knowing that truly
precate wen formed and beautiful Shoe which bedecks
with grace the foot Of the wearer adds SO much 10 the
general finish Of the outer man.
by examining our stock viii truly appreciate the
terest We have taken in your behalf and will be satisfied
As to price We fear 10 competition.
Hoping to see and al OF you at our exhibition and
greet you hearty welcome shall always endeayor sat
lsfactorly to supply your numerous wants.
G. G, s S BbhhLhbw1S ELY s. BALDWIN,
So CAaH PAID FOR HIDES, SKINS, AND PxLrs 81
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Ii. VI. SCHNER.
j, u. PETIT.

& COUNSELLOR AT LAW, and
Solicitor in Chancery. Office, Main Street,
KenOsha, Observation-Disclosures. wisconsin.
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STARKWFATHER & CO.,

DRUGS, Medicines Oils, Paints, Perfumery, Fancy
Articles all kinds of Patent Medicines and aR ex
cellent assortment of every article kept in estab
lishments of this character.
MAIN ST. KFNosHA Wis
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L., a., MERRILL

NSURANCE-fe is agent for various companies
Of uudoubted credit and is prepared to issue poll
cies ON Life and Property, on favorable terms
t.lis See advertisements
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pxCUCE & LYMAN,

BOOTS, Shoes, Leather, Findings, sc; Every va
r.cv of every article pertaining to their business
may be had of them at the lowest prices. Custom
work To order Leather for sale. Hides bought,
&c. &c. See advertisements.
kENosHA Wis Main street
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Attorney AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Solicitor in
Chancery and County Judge. Win attend to all legal
business agencies entrusted to his care.
oFFCE-DURKEE BLOCK, MAIN STREET.
kenoshA Wis, 1856. 3o-*
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II. t. HAMBROOK,
DwARD III. RUDD,
GEORGE w. DAY,

StTOON- Opnasie CIV Hotel. Nam S. Ke-
qosba. Ms. ssS-Hair Dyes, Restoratiyes' Perfu,
merry, and Shaving Soaps kept constantly ON hand
and for sale Lg Old Razors sharpenea anu re-
naired. IyrILNl1.
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MORRILL, & GILLIs,

Architects AND BUILDERS.-Plans given for Public
Building, City and Country Residences. Buildings put up
and finished in the most thorough manner and in the Ia
test and most improved style.
S OFFICE SHoPCOrner Of Main and Market streets
CEAs MORRILL,, Architect. 5. l.. GHLIs, Buidsr.
Tn49tf
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w. \. HOYT, VI. ID.

HOMGOPATHIST-Wo respectfully tender his
Professional services in its various branches to the
Citizens of Kenosha, and its vicinity. -. Office
and residence ON Main st nearly opposite City Ho-
tel. nlvl6. hENosHA, WIS.
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Senator Allen, Of Ohio, said:

"Col. Fremont, in his opinion, was
the most meritorious American of his
age now in existence, and had he (Mr.
A the power Of appointment, he would
ere this have given him a military APP
pointment in Mexico, for which nature
had so clearly formed him."
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SIT,AS AMES.
MEDICAL CARD.

SlLAS AMES,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Office next door
north Of f. r Francis clothing store. In4S
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:. A line wanted-rve got it.
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JASON LOTHROP JR.

Once over W Binn's Store, in the occupied by
Webster Those vino have business in his limo are inv
tei 20 give him a call
KESosAA, December IS55.-1yn2T