Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-12-22

| require argument TO induce prompt and ia
vorable action upon this subject.
Owners of Grist Mills are now liable
for damages, in action at law, for refusing
to grind grain for distllation. Some Of
these owners have concientous scruples
against grinding grain for distileries, or
being, IN any manner, instrumental in the
manufacture of ardent spirits. Isthis law
right Is 1t ia accordance with the spirit
of our institutions ? Should a man be COM
PEELED, by law, to do an act which he con-
scientlously believes TO be morally wrong,
merel y 10 increase the profits of his neigh
Dor ! believe not. This provision in
the present law, is in my opinion, wholly
wrong, and should be repealed.
The present system of county Govern
ment consider wholly wrong. 1t is alto
gether too expensive. Power is removed
too far from the people, and by far too
much IS given TO the commissioners. 1t is
antlrepublican, unequal in its operation,
and Ill adapted to the wants Of the people.
Indeed, | consider the whole system so
fraught with evils, that my limits will not
permit me even to point them out.
The necessity and Importance of memo
rialzlng Congress on the subject of appro-
prlatlons for works of public improvement
within the Territory, cannot too earnest
ly recommend to your consideration.
Past experience has taught US that an
nually, upon the organization Of the two
lower houses, much confusion, and no lit
tie asperity of feeling have arisen from
the election OF their officers. Would it not
be well to ascertain, if possible, the cause
of this evil, and to apply remedy? There
can be little doubt but that the state of
things alluded TO is chiefly attributable to
the manner in which these officers are ap-
pointed, and the large amount of conlpen-
satlon allowed them. | would, therefore,
respectfully suggest whether the result SO
much desired could not be effected by the
passage of law reducing their compen-
satlon IN future, and so far changing the
manner of their appointment as to require
the Secretary of the Council and the Chief
Clerk of the House to appoint their Asss-
tants, and the transcribing clerks of the
two Houses, respectively and the Ser
geant at Arms to appoint the remaining of
fcers.
These suggestions, fellow citizens, are
respectfully submitted for your consdera-
ton and action. There are many other
matters of vital importance yet untouched
which will be made subjects Of special COM
mUnications, to your honorable body from
time to time, as circumstances may require.
have just been informed that some of
our servants have commenced game of
bargain and intrigue, or, as it is more
commonly called, have commenced sys-
tom Of "log rolling" This we cannot
countenance. Oar servants must be watch
ed closely, and be kept honest if the thing
IS possible. | am now collecting evidence
in relation to the matter, aud when receive.
ed, will promptly lay it before you.
In conclusion. fellow-citizens, permit me
TO renew the hope that whatever you do,
may be done decently and in good order
and may all your landable undertakings,
here and elsewhere, be crowned with album
dant success. May peace, health, happi-
ness and every other earthly blessing be
yours. And finally, may we so all live,
tn 1t when we shall have done with the tran
STORY things of earth, we may receive the
cheering p!audit swell done, good and
faithful servants, walk in"