The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-02-28
Our Madison Correspondence.

The reelection OF Senator Howe, the adOp-
ton of the Constitutional Amendment, and
the resolutions requesting Senator Doolittle
to resign, are acts that are undoubtedly en-
dorsed by the approval of vast majority of
warded faithful Senator, and the second gave
adherence to the position taken by just peo-
pie who could not cody forget the blood unset
f1shly shed in their behalf, and are determined
to have every possible safeguard against'the
revival of that treason which so seriously as
sailed their rights and liberties, and endanger-
ed the blessings of free government the world
over. The discussion on this act abounded with
interest, especially in the Assembly, where
General Hobart and Mr. Abrams, two lifelong
Democrats, gave hearty and eloquent sup
port to the amendment. 1t was inspiring to
see these men step from the democratic hulk,
floating on still water, on to the decks of
gallant ship, containing the destinies of the
country, and sailing with progressive tide
in all the power of might and right, and as
they did so, feelingly warn the thoughtIess
occupants of the doomed hulk against their
suicidal policy of rejecting this liberal and
truly Democratic amendment. And it was
suggestive to see among those watching the
description of this Democratic party, two men
who years ago, when in its strength and glory
under Pierce and Buchanan, steadfastly fought
1t at the head of an earnest minority. These
were 1t. Governor Spooner and your Senator
Sholes, who sat and looked on with a satisfac-
fin0 M fon1ip hiatt ,ad
1t was the time of their triumph; the moment,
the thought of which had frightened many a
defeat, and they both seemed to thoroughly
realize and enjoy it. Years before, when sus-
tanning the just Republican doctrine of equal
rights without regard to color, creed or birth
place they had been regarded as ultra radical,
by even some of those in the same political
ranks, and they now saw the correctness of
their long held and severely tested position,
endorsed by the best and most sagacious lead
ers of the opposition. The third act was called
for by the people of AN indignant majority,
who wanted to rebuke faithless Senator, and
the moan he has lately made over it, in his
place in the United States Senate, shows that
it has touched him, and although it does not
seem to have taught him resignation or even
the thoughts of it, it may cause him some an
guished thoughts of Judas and his fate in the
lonely and bitter hours that he cannot help
but have.
The pending measures now exciting inter-
est, chiefly relate to railroad development, and
the placing of dams in part of the Chippewa
and other rivers. The Winona bridge bill has
passed the Senate by strong vote, and is now
IN the hands of the Assembly railroad
committee. 1t authorizes railroad company
to construct bridge across the Mississippi riv-
er at Winona, so that the products of Minnesota
may be easily and expeditiously carried to the
Lake ports of Wisconsin. This hill is bitterly
opposed by the residents of La Crosse, who
think that the bridge can just as well be built
there as at Winona, thus beneftting Wis
consin instead of a Minnesota town. The ia
vorers of the bridge urge that it is meant to
benefit no particular locality, but the State at
large, and both parties agree that the Misss-
sippi must be bridged to accommodate the
large and increasing freight of Minnesota, but
the La Crosse men threaten if bridge is built
at Winona, to build another at La Crosse, thus
causing an unnecessary obstruction of the
river. But as building such bridge as is con-
templated across the Mississippi river, costs
money, it is not probable that if one is built
atWinona another will be built at La Crosse,
only little over 81 miles below. The Winona
bill will be bitterly fought in the Assembly by
Speaker Cameron and his friends, and if it's
passage is concurred in, it will not be by such
a strong vote as sent it from the Senate.
The bill to amend the articles of association
of the Milwaukee 81 st. Paul railway company,
one section of which authorizes cons olidation
with railroads in Minnesota and Iowa, has &C.
casioned considerable discussion in the Sen
ate, in which your Senator Sholes, participa-
ted, making an elaborate argument in favor of
the advantages of system of consolidation,
as proved by his experience of it in the man
agement of Geographic lines. Ofcourse there
are two sides to this question, and the Assem-
bly, ordered a thorough anti-consolidation bill
to third reading by vote of 70 ayes to 2
noes, and it passed without dissenting voice.
After this action the consolidation bill rela-
tive to the Milwaukee & st. Paul railway, and
which had not been finally acted on in the
Senate, although ordered to third reading
by strong vote, was recommended to the
railroad committee, for the reason as stated
by the Chairman, Littlejohn, to further consid-
9r the statements of Mr.. Meyer, large
in the road relative thereto.
A bill for placing twelve feet dam in the
river at Eau Claire, introduced in
,he Senate, is occasioning considerable excite
nent, and rival delegations from Chippewa
Falls and Eau Claire, are here opposing and
favoring the project.
1t will surprise you to be informed that the
senate, with its handsome Union majority ,ac-
,ually, during the past week, adopted a Joint
resolution instructing the State Treasurer to
pay the Governor and Legislators in gold,
,hus repudiating the National currency that
30 many patriots have died to maintain. OIL
course Senator Sholes and other reliable Sen
ltors like him opposed this infamous resolu-
ion, and when Senator Sat. Clark and his fol-
overs succeeded in carrying the resolution
With the aid offive Union Senators, its opposers
we're so justifably indignant as not to rest,
Until action on it was reconsidered and the
ken up again while majority of true Union
senator's sit in the Chamber. When seeing it
adopted with feelings Generalization burning
IN my cheeks, 1 felt as though 1 were in the
senate Chamber of one of the reyolted States. |
instead OF a State which has given so many oil
ler brave sons that the institutions and cur
ency of the National Government might be
intact and honored.
A bill which has passed the Senate making
he salary of the Supreme Court Judges $4,000
per year, is likely to be concurred in by the |
Assembly.
The Assembly is considering a uniform rail- |
way tariff bill which will probably pass there, |
put unless the Senate is more favorable to |
such bills than the last was, there is no hope
or concurrent action.
The railroad bribery investigating joint