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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-06-18
CITY OF KENosmAFuRs WARD

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81: Unpaid City Taxes, $21,25.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-06-18
FIsK,s WESTERN ADDITION

FISK'8 WESTERN ADDITION.
s. Fisk-all i'll city limits bounded on the W by w
h hrsw or sec 81 lot / and 8 blk II sw or sec
7 3It2r23. Amt Of unpaid State, County and
School Taxes $500. Amount ofunpaid City Tax
S164 DA3 "'e'4' ..~ ~ ~A--
L. Thomas-lot % blk3 swqr sec 81 t r 49,
Amt ofunnaid State, County and School Taxes
$2,47. Amt of unpaid City Tax $l,78. r-rt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03
ANOTHER Rad HAIL.

The memorialists met with most unfa-
yorable success yesterday on every hand.
Every witness called, from Samuel Strong
to Riley A. Shinn, failed to assist them in
establishing their charges. Mr.. Dan. Con-
molly showed that board prices were
cheaper than those paid under the old
corporation. Mr.. VIM. e. Mott, contract
clerk, explained fully and clearly the man
ner of executing contracts and filing the
necessary bonds. The evidence of Mr.
Linville fully corroborated that of Mr.
John o. Evans.
In short, the menorialists seemed baff1ed
and disappointed at every turn. The men,
bers of the committee were also apparently
fatigued with their prolonged and repeated
efforts to obtain a single grain Of wheat
from so much chaf Even the indefatiga-
BILE Judge Wilson deserted the room before
the session closed. Senator Thurman did
not make his appearance. The counsel for
the memorialists seemed dispirited, and the
correspondents of the Sun and Tribune
looked chapfallcn. Senator Allison several
times intimated TO counsel that the commit
tee could not afford to spend their time in
such a trifing manner. 1t is about time
that the drag-net were hanged up to dry.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03
PHILADELPHIA AND THE CEN
TENNLAL.

There is something magnificent in the
way old Pennsylvania stands by the Inter
national Exposition on the 4th of July,
1876. Yesterday the city councils of Phil
adelphia, by a unanimous vote, appro-
priated $1,000, 600 to the Centennial, in ad-
dition to $500, 900 voted before, and also in
addition to 81, 675, 900 from the people them
selves. This ia exclusive of 81, 900, 900
from the Legislature, and an additional
81 200, 900 now in process of subscription
from the people Of the city, to which may
be added further subscriptions from the in
terror of the State and from the horse rail
roads. This great Commonwealth does
not, therefore, come to Congress as q petit
toner. She offers more than two thirds of
themoney herself in actual subscriptions and
bona .fde appropriations, and only asks the
Government to keep its pledged faith, and
nothing more. The word of the nation
has been pledged. Her invitations to the
world have been offered and accepted.
Pennsylvania is at the fore, and with her
generous and open hand assumes nearly
all the burdens, depending simply upon the
nation to make good her bonds, which have
never before been violated, and will not be
yiolat ed now.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03
GKTrINa VERY SICK

The signs of weakness which have been
exhibited by the memorialists for some
days past were most painfully increased
yesterday as one after another of their wit
nesses left the stand without establishing
single point in their numerous charges and
specifications. The following extract from
the testimony of Governor Shepherd. given
on Wednesday, was what transformed their
general debility into distressing nausea
"By Mr.. Hubbell: Q. want to know If
'tyou had any interest either directly or
indirectly, in either of these companies
"from the time you commenced to act as
member Of the Board Of Public Worksf
"a. No, sir; in no manner, shape, or form,
''either directly or indirectly, or in any
"other contract or any other thing that the
Board of Public Works have ever done.
80. No secret INTEREST," A. No, sir; no
Interest of any kind whatever.
"By Mr.. Jewett: @. Is your brother-in-
claw q contractor? A. No, sir.
90. No interest In any contractsi A.
" No, sir; Ihave no relative that has any in
"terest in any contract in any shape, man
"ner or form.
"By Mr.. Hubbell: @. State whether or
'..not you had any interest in any shape,
"manner or form in these paving contracts
ga. l had not.
90. Had you anyi A. Never.
90. No resultant INTEREST," A. No. sir.
90. Did you have any interest in the
"name ofKilbournf A. No, sir; any more
"t than I had in your name, or in that ofany
"member of this committee.
"Bv Mr. Stewart. O. Did Mr.. Kilbourn
"hold any real estate for you as trusteef
"A. Not one dollar. and never did"
This bold, firm. earnest and manly decla.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

That journal then boosted of driving Daniel
Webster and others from the Cabinet of Mr..
Tyler by exposing Cabinet secrets obtained
from Robert Tyler, the son and private sec
rotary Of the President The Herald cor
respondent of that day, Mr.. Nat. Parmelee,
asserted that he slept with Bob Tyler, and
through him instigated the vetoes.
The 'son of his father, who now wields
the baton in the Herald building. doubtless
dreams of disintegrating the Republican
party in a manner similar TO that in which
the Clay-Whig party Of 1S42 was slightly
dismembered by the Vaccinations Of his
parent. But as there was only corporaPs
guard of six-Caleb Cushing and Henry A.
Wise being two of the number-detache d
by the herculean efforts of the Herald then,
and as the relative power of that journal
now in the political world is far less than it
was at that time, there is but slight pros
pect for the qualification of its ambition
in this respect. The increased dissemina-
ton of political intelligence among the peo-
pie since that date, in which the Herald
has been one of the most active and power
full agents, has educated them beyond the
danger of sudden change of political faith
without cause.
The Republican party are proud Of the
firmness and wisdom Of their President
and they believe that he has to-day stronger
hold upon the affections of the people than
he ever had before. They honor him as
much for his manly independence of
thought and action as for his answering
devotion to the vital principles of the Re-
publican faith. And they know that while
he may very nearly agree with the financial
theories advocated by the Herald to-day,
and have full confidence that he will not
change without what may seem to him
good and wise reasons, they are just as fully
aware that there is no probable certainty
that the Herald will adhere to the same views
longer than the next change of wind. The
President who should attempt to follow the
sinuosities of the RsrGlds devious course,
or be guided by its Quixotic teachings,
would full soon be lost amid the macs of
the no-party platform, without friends, fol-
lowers, party, or votes. Such an one is not
General Grant. He has been too long
accustomed to interpret the will of the
people for himself to accept at this late day
the voluntary solution of the Herald in
stead. Neither does he consider that all
the interests of the people centre in the
moneyed corporations of Wall street. but
deems it his duty, as well as high privilege,
to stand as the guardian of the rights and
best interests of the whole people in every
quarter and section of the country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03
CHEERFUL CHARITY.

The alacrity with which the people of
Washington are springing to our assistance
in the charity movement does them infinite
credit. When we first entered upon the
task in hand we expressed the belief that
the people, when once apprised of the needs
of the charitable institutions in our midst,
would join hearts and hands to push on the
work. The result proves that we were not
mistaken, for from every quarter come
offers of assistance and words of encourage
ment that prove how deeply the heart of
the public has been touched.
In another column will be found an &C.
count of the progress of the charity move
ment and perusal of which will convince
our readers that the proposed entertain
ments promise to be not only numerous, but
eminently successful. Both the theatres
and the two principal halls have been
gratuitously offered, and Mr.. Ford, at least,
is creditably active in arranging one, if not
two, grand performances, the entire pro-
ceeds of which shall be devoted to the
charity fund. To day we publish the propo-
sition of the Joe Jefferson Dramatic
Club to give an entertainment, with the
same purpose in view, as well as an in
terview with the president Of leading
colored organization of similar nature,
the members of which are likewise imbued
with the enthusiasm of the hour. There is
no doubt that the popularity of these clubs
would fill the largest hall in the city when
ever either shall arrange to give perform
ance, and we confidently believe that sew
eral hundred dollars will be added to the
charity fund through their generous and
noble efforts in the good cause.
Surely there is abundant reason for con.
graduation in these evidences Of success fol
the forthcoming entertainment. With at
tTactiye performances at the theatres, with
the efforts of the amateurs at the halls, and
with the enthusiastic public eager to give
each overlooking patronage, there is every
reason to be hopeful Of glorious result.
Let the workers in the good cause push on
in their efforts to carry the excitement to Q
magnificent climax, and not only ennoble
their lives in this world, but help to earn g
place in that bright land where all is love
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

The mayor of Philadelphia last night ap-
proved the ordinance, passed by both
branches of the city council, appropriating
an additional million dollars to the Centen-
NAL celebration in 1876. and certified copy
of the ordinance will be presented to-day to
Congress. The enthusiasm manifested upon
the passage of the appropriation exhibits
the patriotic earnestness of the people Of
Philadelphia in the great enterprise COM
mitteI to their immediate care by Congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03
FAST DRIVING ON THE AVENUE.

FAST DIR VINO ON THE d VEN UE.
In our local columns lately we have re-
corded a number of accidents, the result OF
fast driving on the Avenue. No excuse
can be offered in palliation of the criminal
carelessness of drivers who thus violate the
laws of the District and recklessly jeopar-
die human life and limb. 1t is true great
temptation is presented by smooth pave
ments to speed blooded horses. but the
most prominent thoroughfare in the city is
not the place for the exhibition Of such ex-
citing pleasures. In the capitals of Europe
the pleasure drives, like our avenues, within
the city limits. are placed under the careful
supervision of watchful police, and in New
York, as we'll as in other American cities,
mounted officers are stationed at requisite
points for the sole purpose of REFRESHING the
American Jehu proclivities from such de-
velopment as to endanger the safety of pc
destrians or other individual members Of
the community. The famous drives Under
den Linden and through the Champs de
Elysees are thus rendered delightfully."- at
tractive and perfectly safe to all who seek
to enjoy their pleasures. The custom of
slow driving, which has obtained as the
result of this supervision, almost invariably
results in the formation of lines of
moving vehicles, one column passing on
either side of the center of the drive, all
going at a moderate rate, about five miles
an hour, and enabling their occupants to
recognize, salute and return the salutations
of friends and acquaintances. The scene
presented by this constantly changing vari
ETY. of equipage, countermarching. to use a
military phrase, past each other, is not only
a pleasant sight, but insures the most pleas
urable attraction of casual social recogni-
ton, as well as the safe enjoyment of health
giving exercise in the open air. Our great
Avenue is admirably calculated for such a
display, and were it not for the fact that
each individual of the vast number Of our
drivers seems to be imbued with a restless
discomfort when he finds himself in
the rear of some other vehicle, and pos
sessed of an ambition to "out-speed every
one else on the road" the custom
to which we refer would soon
and almost imperceptibly assert itself here
to the qualification of ordinary people and
the safety of all As it is, every lady, how
ever much she may excel as a whip, and
for that matter those of the sterner sex who
are not possessed of extraordinary conf
dence in their ability to handle the ribbons,
are compelled to seek recreation when they
drive out on the less public streets. We
have numbers of drives and smooth
reaches" which might, under proper regula-
ton, be especi ally devoted to the use Of
high-steppers and fast-trotters, where the
gay and exciting scenes of the Harlan road
might be INDUCED without danger to any
thing except the necks of the reckless
drivers themselves; but within the city it.
self let the laws be so enforced as to secure
the safety of invalids, women and children,
as well as the comfort and pleasure of all
classes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

TIE last Legislature Of Pennsylvania
succeeded in so befogging the laws of that
Commonwealth that it has been debatable
question among lawyers for year past
whether Good Friday is q legal holiday.
The Attorney General has at last come to
the relief, and decided the question in the
Affirmative
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

ration, made with all the majesty Of truth
and emphasis of righteous indignation at
the foul insinuations and insidious surmises
and prophecies of evil that have been circu
lated broadcast concerning him since this
inquiry commenced, carried conviction to
every mind present, not excepting those Of
the opposing counsel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

The postage on the DoUBLE-sHEET
DAILY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN 10 too
cents II only one-csHt stamp is affixed
the paper vA remain in the Washington
Office
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03
BEAUREG1RD's LEyTER.

We publish in another column Gen. Beau
regards letter in reply to one from Gen.
Hebert, published in this paper about two
weeks ago-Gen. Hebert's letter being in
reply to letter addressed by Gen. Beaure-
gard to Gen. John B. Gordon. We fail to
see any point in Gen. Beauregard's letter
which merits public attention. 1t is q mat.
ter of but small consequence whether the
General sought the Office Of mayor or ad.
ministrator of public Improvements, OF
whether either or both of those offices
sought him. His letter is silent on the
great and important questions which affect
the present and future welfare of Louisi.
ana, and does not in any way controveri
any point in the position taken by Gen.
Hebert in regard to what is best under the
present state of affairs for the future wei
fare and prospects of Louisiana.
As to the charge made by Gov. McEnery
against Gov. Kellogg, accusing him of en-
deavoring to form a ring in New York to
further despoil the State, Gov. Kellogg. in
a card published in the New Orleans Plea.
yuns, over his own signature, on the same
day that the telegraphic report of Meme
rvs charge reached New Orleans, denied
it most emphatically, branded it as false.
hood, and challenged the proof. which has
never since been offered.
General Beauregard says: "But should
General Hebert ever offer himself as q
candidate for the suffrage of Louisianians
hereafter the country will well know
from what class of our people he will
"draw his support.
We are not much In doubt as to the
"class" to which Gen. Beauregard refers
the colored people. And in this Gen. Beau
regard but justly comedies the honor tf
Gov. Hebert of receiving the support of thai
''class, especially so when it is remembered
that Gen. Beauregard was recently con
spicuous and honored leader of the organi
cation known as the "Unifcation party"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

GEN. AMOS BEcKwITH, who will be remem-
bered all over the country where there are
any of the officers Of the old Army of the
Potomac as having supplied them with their
provisions in the dark days Of 1881-'62 and '63,
has been assigned to duty in The Office Of the
Commissary General. In April, 1851, upon
the first arrival Of troops from the North,
General, then Captain Beckwith, was the only
officer of the Commissary Department on duty
at this point. He was obliged alone and un-
aided suddenly to issue rations Of provisions to
several regiments of green troops who came
to the field with nothing in the shape Of camp
equipage. Communication being at once cut
of with the North on the Goth Of April by the
Baltimore secession mob, nothing could be OBJ
tanned from that direction, and Captain Beck
with was under the necessity Of improvising all
requisite paraphernslis and to supply the
troops as best be could until the embargo was
raised by the arrival Of General Butler via
Annapolis. This he accomplished with great
success, and displayed such rare ability as
well as fidelity to the Government that
be was retained here as Chief Depot
Commissary until nearly the close Of the
war. He It was who brought discipline
and order out of chaos, and provided for the
magnificent army of Mcdowell in July, 1861.
He also supplied all the troops under McClel-
Ian in his campaign Of 1869. BE caused ovens
to be constructed in the basement of the Cap
itol, where millions of loaves of bread were
baked for the army and the hospitals. His
health having commenced to suffer from the
constant cares and labors entailed by
this service, he was relieved ct his
own request In 1854, and ordered TO report
to General Sherman, whom he accompanied
through his Western campaign and famous
march TO the sea. During the past eight years
General Beckwith has been stationed at New
Orleans, one of the most important commisssry
depots In the country, charged with the supply
of the troops Of the Gulf States. The large ex-
perienca which General Beckwith has gained
In these varied and arduous services will be of
the greatest utility In the position TO which he
Is now assigned. The order evinces both wis
dom and good Judgment on the part Of the
military authorities.
WE HAD the pleasure last evening of visit
from the veteran editor Of the Philadelphta
Press. Col. Forney made Q minute inspection
Of TIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, building, and
expressed much surprise Is well &C pleasure at
the perfection Of Its appointments. Colonel
Forney retains all Of his old love for the Ma
tional Capital, and has no sympathy with
those who are now striving TO retard its pro-
gress and dwarf " GSovth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

SECOND PAGE-Disirict Investigation, continued
from first page.
THIRD observation-disclosures Reading Matter;
Auction Sales; Business Dlrec-
tory and other Advertisements.
sixth PAsE-Gen. Beauregard's Defence; A
Card Discarded; "God Bless
Boss Shepherd" Depth Of Lake
Champlain; Marriage; mer
chant tailors; wines and liquors;
groceries; books and stationery
insurance, &c.
SEVENTH PAGE-Chapter on Blsbblng; Power Of
the Imagination; Mount Sinai;
market reports; ice cream and
confectionery; house furnish
ing; internal adornments; job
printing; business and profess
sional cards.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03
8atiuHaI gepnblitaiI.

THE REPUBLICAN HAS A LARGER CIRCU-
Ia TION THAN ANY OTHER MORNING PAFhA
IN The DISTRICT OF COL UHBLA.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03


of the execution OF the contract, or that the
work was completed at the time of the making
up of tho scheduled A. That part of the work
was the engineers.
O. Did you make up this scheduled A.
made up the schedule, and they revised it.
Q. Let me call your attention again. Wher
you make q cross indicating that work was In
progress, does that cross indicate that work was
In progress when the work was executed, or tina,
the work was In progress at the time of the
preparation of this scheduled A. I cannot
say; It was not my work, and could not an
swer.
O. Did you not make this up, A. I made
up the list of contracts, of course, but did
not do that.
@. Is that your handwritingi A. No, sir.
9. Was IL made up in your Officer A. Yes,
sir; but no notice that It was signed by the en-
gineer. He attests his portion of 1t and mine
@. Yes, I understand that. 80 that you can
not state whether 1t had been completed at the
time of the execution Of the contract or at the
time you made up this schedules A. will tel
you my impression: that it was partially Il
progress at the date Of the sending Of this t.
Congress.
MI. Jewett. That cannot be so.
The Witness. It could not be so at the TINT
of the date of the contract.
By Mr.. Bass: Q. Now, to get this clear,
think there Is an error about It. The firsl
column in this List Of contracts, to be found In
the Governors answer, In which we find the
date. I think we have already sscertained thai
that date is the date of the award Of the con
tracts, and that the contracts, when drawn, are
drawn and dated as of the date OF the award
A. The date that they reached my Office; yes
sir.
o. Subsequently, when Congress organized
this Committed and this committee sent for thi.