The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-10-16
Elections ON Tuesday last.

Elections ON Tuesday last.
State elections were held on Tuesday last in
Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Iowa. The |
returns thus far received, are not sufficiently |
complete to indicate the result We have en-
detained strong apprehensons, that the Union
c.use would suffer more or less defeat in these |
Safes. The truth is, the Republican ranks
hive been largely depleted bp the war 1t is |
etimated that the Republicans have lost by |
ellistments in the army, $4,000 more votes in
Pennsylvania, 10000 in Ohio and 10000 in
Indiana, than the Democrats The tory Dem
o,rats declined to enlist, and stayed away from
the war for the purpose of q Sire in the rear,
at the elections While the Union men are
away fighting the battles of the country, the
tories stay at home to plot treason. No provis-
ion was made in the States of Ohio, Pennsylva- :
ria and Indisna allowing soldiers to vote. III
The Union cause has maintained its ground in
The election on Tuesday last in these States, |
it will be because the war Democrats have come
10 the rescue in sustaining the Government
We hope such has been the case
Correspondence of tho Telegraph.
ROCKFORD Oct. 18th 1862.
EDITORS TELEGRAPH Having few mo-
ments of leisure, 1 will spend it in scribbling
a few lines to apprise your readers of matters
and things in this enterprising city. The wealth
er Is mild and lovely, and quite dry, for the
season, the dust flying plenifuIly ,notwithstand-
ing the "City Fathers" sprinkting institution.
On a more general survey of Rockford find it
is quite pretty piece, though not containing
80 many fine residences as Kenosha. The riv-
er divides it into two parts, and about an equal
amount of business is done on either side. 1t
is crossed by two fine bridges on stone abut-
ments One is expressly for the travelling pub
lie, and the other is the crossing for the Chca-
go and Galena R.R.-both are fine specimens of
architecture, and the latter is an ornament to
the city. Rockford contains thirteen churches,
and are all we'll filed, and ably supplied by
preachers, who are not afraid to proclaim the
truth, and pray for the President, and the ulti-
mate success of our armies in pulling down the
strong hold of Secession. South Rockford, sit
quarter of a mile south of the main City, a
most romantic place, being thokly shaded by
sturdy forest trees of almost every kind known
in the State. The side walks are in poor
condition all over the city, and Inferior in some
respects to what they are in Kenosha-and
heaven knows they are bad enough in the lat.
ter place. Some of the churches are fine speci-
mems of architecture. built of excellent stone
procured near the city, where there is quarry
containing an unlimited supply. The first NJ.
E. Church is at present supplied by DR.. Kidder
of Evanston, and third street M. E. Church by
Rev. Mr. Mead. Yesterday the Rev. Mr. Eddy
of Winona spoke there to crowded house.
Rockford Seminary situated on the east bank
of the river and in the south part of the town,
is a noble edifce; it is surrounded by fine grove
of forest, and ornamental trees, land the grounds
are beautifully laid out. There are over three
hundred students in attendance this term, and
from what can learn, the Institution is in a
fourishing condition They are holding an
Institute here now, and Prof. Goodwin is to
lecture this evening at Woods Hall. Education
seems to receive very careful attention here
The city supports three free schools--all excel~
lent buildings-which are under the supervis-
ion of first class teachers, and largely attended
The river furnishes motive power for large
number of Manufactures. The principal is
Manny's reaper establishment, which embraces
an extensive work.
There are four grist mills of the first class, in
in operation, and one saw mill, also several
other minor works
This morning the 95tl Regiment-the last in
camp here-was marched to the Kenosha and
Rockford depot, with all their baggage, with
orders to repair to Louisville, K Y. just as the
train was about to leave for Harvard, Col Church
received dispatch countermanding the order,
and the Regiment disembarked and marched
back to camp very much dissatisfied The rea-
son of the order learn was this. The parole d
prisoners at Camp Douglas, have become un-
manageable, burnt their barracks, &c, and part
of them to be sent to this city, and the Regi-
ment is detailed to guard them, 1t is a great
disappointment all around, the citizens not be-
ing pleased with the prospect of entertaing the
prisoners, having already suffered great loss OF
chickens, beehives, &c. The 95th have not
all gone back to camp, and many refuse to go.
The patrol are arresting them, one just threat
ened to shoot his officer