Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-10-07
Communication.
For the Herald.

Ma EDIToR A few weeks before the last g.
lection tho people of this Territory were informed
no Proclamation from His Excellency the Gov
er,or. that ne wished them 10 vote either for, or
AGAINST State Government, As the election is 4
over, and the day on which that question was to |
be decided is past, we may now inok to the result
and see whether his edict has been obeyed by the 4
yoters of the Territory. In looking over the re.
mrns of the elections, can End nothing to lead
me 10 the belief that those who we've called upon
10 decide, have thought Of the matter that he thus
brought before them. What self-wlled people
are those who occupy this Territory. We will
leave gu, Of the question whether the Governor
had or had not the right 10 ISSUE such proclania-
ton. and bring il to the mere duty OF the people
to obey his orders, whether right or wrong. lie
rules the Tsrritory--he isappointed by the fres-
ident for that purpose. and it does not appear well
when the people ruled object to has manufacture Of
nblc sentiment. and measures which he consid-
ers good He is ruler in all things, but this, and
by the late proclamation he aspired to compass
This il his grasp. How il has been thought OF.
will be seen by reference to the votes at the late
election. What he wished TO accomplish, 10 more
Than can tell, farther than his Proclamation
states. which is, the creation OF a State Govern
meot for Wisconsin. Now, in the name of rea
so,. what advantage will it be to the peopls OF
the present Territory to be inhabitants OF Tree
and independent State. VIII the taxes "a great
desideratum in GovernmenD lie lighter than they
now are! No, they viii be increased TO Dear the
additional expense of Legislation which IS now
paid by the General Government, and all the OF
6cers of the present Territory must then be paid,
directly, from the poe kets Of The people. Taxes,
which are now he avy enough in all reason, viii be
increased to keep pace with the increased expen-
ditures and we will then have no General oovern-
ment TO look for the payment OF all the expenses Of
Legislation and the Judiciary. The infant will De
weaned before its strength will be sufficient to keep
!, from tottering and falling. We have examples
Of This in neghboring States, and fleayan grant
thar ours may never be in situation Ike thers.
\ Aspiring men who look more to their own agsran-
dizement than the benefit Of the Territory, may
| he in favor of a State Government, but those who
have an interes, in the Territory, are ofthe num-
I nor Vim hest know whether n State Government
would be advantageous. We have now the sup
mort and assistance Of parent-why not keep IT
until we are able, fully able, TO get along without
it, The bonds of union are not CALLING nor are
the chains irksome, but all the power used Is mid
and semitic. and though Territory, we are free
and Independent as sovereign State, aud no
/ doubt rests IN my mind, but many Of the States
I would eyen now, take the position OF this Ierri-
tory If they could have the same iaVo or shown thai
/ is ever showa by the General Government 10 Ter
4 rioriss II the people will not be benefited, who
+ are 10 gain any thing in the erection ola State
I Government for Wisconsin, Aspiring men will
| be henehited--raoge Offices win be made, and
( they must all be filled, and in the filling some oil
/ those are anxious to throw OF tbs bonds OF Ter
| ritorial Government will be rewarded! AID for
/ what! For throwing off system which will work
10 the good Of the people for oac thst will be OF
I immense disadvantage TO them. They viii be
/ rewarded lhen at the expense Of the very people
| ,hey have laid plans and connected measures to
/ destroy This will be the result and the only end
T viii bs gained for which this movement IS now
made iii, is possible let Us rather select all III
,e,y Offices mat viii be made under this new state
OF things proposed aud pay them for doing noit,n
rather than be ushered into existence "a a State
before the darkness OF night has disappeared from
\ our bo.ders. Rather do ihis--ii would be better
n by far thus, than as We will be il are car
II RED out under the beck OF His Excelency. as
II then we win save the expenses Of Legislation
\ $4,000 per year at ieas;,) If VIC have the off,
H Gers 10 pay with nothing 10 DO. Political sche-
ming and log rolling was the foo, of this himsy
PROCLAMATION and believe i, has been looked up
"a in this light during the canvass and election
and the people have looked upon It as scheme o
those who look not TO ''the greatest good OF the
greatest numbeT," but 10 their oFn good f u does
4 destroy the rising iatsEsst 1t yolns and prosper
Gus Territory DOT yet able TO throw of, with ease
( the jl,soils dress Of Territorial Government.
i The Territorial Legislature win no doubt at
tend n TINS maust in gOod time. aad, uni'l It ae'
Z apon the qass,ion the Governor loses time sn'
trogols IA ISSUING procltmatioas, and causing IN
--.,, Ia, n, asixed,, NJ.
Lsnras,er, 0cti5sr 4, 1913.