Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-01-17
Madison Correspondence.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. IL. 1856


Ems TRIB. & TEL:
The Legislature has perfected its organization
which is about much as it usually does in the same
length of time. The House being democratic has so
organized. Mr.. Hull, ofGrant, was chosen speaker.
On taking the chair he said among other things that
he esteemed the vote less personal compliment than
an endorsement by the representatives ofthe Dcmoc
racy Of the state of those principles which in him had
always found outspoken advocate. Perhaps,
than Mr.. Hull there is ultra Douglassite or
free liquor man iu the State So the Democracy of
the State individually and collectively, will under
stand the platform which they supposed 10
stand and the depth to which they arc tending They
may understand another thing too, to wit that Mr.
Mr. Hull minated very certain fact with reference
TO them in stating such be their position for SO it
is whatever may be their protestations or reserva
tons. There is no medium ground. The Democra
cy are devoted to Slavery in its generals and details
and no member of that party can conduce or does
conduee to any other end. If any one does not like
it, he has other resort but to leave the party and
join the Republicans, who are devoted to the oppo.
site principle.
JAMES ARMSTRONG, of GAINESVILLE, was chosen chief
clerk of the House. He is of the same stamp of pol
tics with Mr.. Hull.
In the Senate, BYRON PAINE was chosen chief
clerk His political character is well defined and
well understood. Besides being right in that respect,
he is doubt well qualified for the place, and his
choice in all respects, emincny fit to be made.
JosEPH BAKER editor of the Jancsville Free Press,
was chosen after several ballots, Sergeant at Arms.
He is Republican, and we'll qualified for the place.
The prominent question here, and the most excit-
ing one is "Who is Governor?" The prelimin-
aries taken by Governor Baslford, in connection
with the matter your readers acquainted with
He has since made formal demand upon Governor
Barstow for the office, which the latter Of course de-
clncd to give up. All this believe, is only for
mality necessary in the prosecution of his claim be-
fore the Supreme Court and is intended for nothing
else. Since coming here have learned still more
particulars with reference to the vote canyassed
and on which Barstow was declared elected and
| am more than ever convinced that the most gross
frauds have somewhere and by some persons been
perpetraed to make the result 1t has been declar.
ed. This manifest state of things, as might be sup
posed has occasioned no small amount ofindignaton
among republican members, and they would have
been glad had any power been conferred upon Their
TO interfere with the matter TO have given that in
dgnation some substantial and practical form. But
the matter is with the Supreme Court. The utmost
confidence is felt that its decision will Gust the pres
ent incumbent and that decision will so fully embody
and carry with it the deep Indignation of the people
with regard to frauds perperated, that the worst
envy of the usurpation desire greater punish
ment to be meted to it. The matter being with the
Supreme Court, no very strenuous effort was made
interfere with the usual of legislative pro
ccdure with reference to the Governors message at
the commencement of the session, and resolution
informing him that the houses were organized and
ready to receive his message at my present moment
of writing, has passed the Senate and viii doubt
pass the Assembly. Thus things will move along
quietly and peaceobly they should until the dcci
sion of the Court is had, when the change will take
place peaceably and in harmony with the provisions
of the constitution and laws governing such things.
Nothing whatever of legislative character has
yet been done.
can hazard no opinion as to the length of the ses
sion nor as to what matters will come before it.
Yours, s.
p S-The State Treasurer tells me that he receives
one-third of the State dues in Wisconsin paper pro-
vded the county will receive it again in
the same proportion for school monies