Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1858-05-13
DISSOLUTION.
Kenosha-Present and Prospective.

The progress of Improvement in our city, per-
haps does not exhibit as Fmuch activity this
spring as in some past seasons, when the coun-
try was less embarrassed. The continued scar
city of money tends to retard the commencement
of enterprises and Improvements, which under
ordinary circumstances would ere this have been
in progress. Notwithstanding the pecuniary
pressure, it may safely be said that Kenosha
bears up against it, quite as we'll as any city in
the State As an evidence of this, the fact may
be mentioned, that there have probably been a
less number of failures during the past nine
months here, in proportion to the number Of bus
mess establishments CT various kinds, than in
any other city in the State. We are not aware
that losses to any extent have been sustained by
creditors abroad from the failure of any of our
business men. The credit ofour merchants gene,
rally has been well sustained in the eastern cit
les, and there has been no sudden closing up Of
business, by which laboring men or any class
ofpersons have suffered any material losses
These facts In respect to the general business
character of our city. are mentioned not as q
matter of exultation, but in justice to our bust
ness men, who have sustained themselves hon.
orably during the monetary crisis of the past
year.
Much has been said of our city Indebtedness
and the burdens of taxation. 1t is true the city
has liabilities incurred in aiding the Harbor i'm
provement and the railroad, still it will be found
by careful comparison, that our city liabilities
are quite as light as 1.-THE average of cities in
the State, and proportionally much less than
some of them.
In the future prospects of our city, there ap-
pears no just cause for particular discourage
ment; but much that is hopeful and encourage.
ing. Our natural position on the Lake Shore,
nearly midway between Chicago and Milwau-
kee-haying Immediately bordering upon the
city limits, well improved and rich agricul-
tural district Kenosha must of necessity be the
commercial emporium of large tract of country
in the southeastern portion of the State 1t will
also continue, as 1t has heretofore done, to draw
considerable of the trade from some of the north
ern counties of Illinois. The completion of our
railroad south-westerly through a region OF
country of unsurpassed productiveness, may be
regarded matter of certain accomplishment Ill
timately; the continued pressure in the money
market may retard its progress, but it's fna
completion at no distant period cannot be doubt
ed.
Our Harbor, for the improvement of which
our citizens have heretofore been taxed heavily
Ii now in such state of advancement as to b.
of practical utility. Vessels of ordinary size
find no difficulty in coming in and dischargin9
their freights The work of deepening the chan
mel and the enlargement of the Harbor, will b,
continued during the present season, and it is
now conceded that our Harbor facilities will
soon be unsurpassed by any on the Lake coast
TO the commercial and business facilities 0
Keuosha, may be added considerations which
render it desirable place of residence Dis
interested judges unhestatingly pronounce tn
location Of the city, with its abundance of shad
trees, its well improved streets, conyenien
side walks, and its beautiful Park, to be scarce
~ equalled by any city in the western country
Excellent inducements are also offered here 70
the settlement of families having children to ed
ucate. Our school buildings are the first class
being constructed and arranged in accordanc,
with the modern Improvements. 1t is the ain
of those who have the management of our pub
lie schools,to have them fully equal to any in til,
state. While there is no intention to speal
boasttully of the general intelligence of our pop
ulation, yet there are some facts commentator,
of the literary taste of the people, which it may
not he amiss to mention. During the past two
winter seasons, Kenosha we believe has been The
only city in the State, which has successfully
sustained full courses Of literary lectures anG
for which the most distinguished lecturng tai
ent in the country was secured.
In the matter of churches we have a good
supp.@ point Of number; and although our
church editces are not so large and imposing, as
are seen in some neighboring cities still there
IS one consoling consideration-the are paid
for. We wish all our nelghbors could say as
much.
To those seeking pheasant homes, a healthy
location, convenience ofcommumcstion by rail
way or Lake navigation with all parts of the
country, good educational facilities and intalH-
gent society, Kenosha offers favorable induce
ments