, 1875-01-24
KENOSHA,
TOTAL UEnRAyTTY ILLuBTnATEp.

| TOTAL pEnRAvITY 1LLusrnATEp: *
Correspondence Of Ths Chicago Tribune.
KEvosHA, Wis.,, Jan. ,28*-We have lately had
| in illustration 'bf total depravity IN larceny
case, the State against Bingen and rife, in which
apoor, demented, or insano German girl, while
on the witness stand, Was goaded into swearing
to tho most. disgusting seencs .and practiccs
This INSTANCE shows that sotal d5pravity is- not
confined to those Who IRE supposed to be the
most depraved. Wheh tneh, claiming to belong
to the legal profession. will descend to such an
exhibition Of vulgatity and filthy language as
was used By some Of our local pettifoggere id
the above caae. With motley crowd Of ronEhs,
ancient roues, aud Youthful street. ghnios, as
an audietce, it is time to throw the lawyers to
the dogs, and depend Upon moral sense, and the
inherent reverence for justice and decenoy, to
govern society, and regulate tho vicious and
wicked can court OF justice expect to be
respected. and the majesty of the laW feared,
when such ribaldry is permitted, and apparently
enjoyed, by tue oficers..of tho Court The evil
effects OF such proceedings are seen every day,
in the utter disregard for thB law. and the eager
ness with which certain classes flock to the
police cohtts rs they would to model-trtist
show or ean-can dance. The entire examins-
tion Of the Bngena MAS 4 disgrace to the Court,
the profession, and the City Of Kenosha>
AN INS1T1ANT VIL1
occurred on the etreet the other day, between
mason by the name Of Doty and a fol1ewer Of
tile law named H,ds They had been enjoying
vocal skirmiah, but words being inadequate to
express the builders feelings, hs attempted to
introduce some striking illustrations but the
assistance in the shape Of Sheriff Lucas, who
invited the plaster1spftader to take a walk. He
consented, and they Wended their way toward
the largest public building In tha city. Of coutse
1sx,f nE
court by o9h Of thoso "tricks Of tie trade u
sometimes resorted to By sharp lawyers
ME- aIMhroSs' LECTURE =
The lecture NJ the Rev.- 3Ir. Simmons, }ast
Sunday evening, ut tlie Unitarian Church, on the
subject OF astronomy, was attended by very
appreeiativo audience. It was illustrated by
magic-lapte1n yiews, and Was one OF the most
interesting lectures delivered here this season.
This ia but the beginning OF series that will
last through the ba1atcs Of the winter. It would
would give the public something besides doubt |
ful theology and hne-spnn ethics; something !
In the line OF soionce, practical moraty. or gen.
eral intelligence. AS Intelligence increases, the |
willingness to undertake it. Ii 1t lack Of ph,sf |
cal or n1ontal enesgg that koeps them from it2
GENERAL GOSSIP. !
There is quite sensation in certain circles J
here. We have verltahls spiritnallsHc medium, |
who Is showing spirit faces and hands, and in !
many other rays mystifsing tho unbelieyers and
gratifying tha believer.
Alr. Hoisngton, OF Janesvil1s, blind man,
will lecture nt tho Unitacian Church this morning
aud evening. Subject "The Religions of An !
cient Egypt His lectures ara Arrays very iu-
terestiDE and instructive.
Mis-. F. A. y. Dunuing poetess Of sone
local reputation, will road al Original essay,
- What's the Use" and several OF her poems, ut
Himmous' Hal! Tuesday evening. Those who
attend will enjoy 9 treat. The lndy deserves
good house. .
DIR. ). Jay Tiller'a leotuzo Last Wednesday was
= financial failure. Ed.