Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-02-03

! considered the discovery Of the Magnetic
Telegraph, it must be totally eclpsed in
its effects upon the half civilized and bar.
barous tribes OF the west.
There are those among US who have the
welfare of the territory warmly at heart,
who are seriously alarmed at the prospect
of a change from territorial to state
government. being quite positive that this
change will bring with il state indebtedness
If could be convinced of this, as warmly
as now feel enlisted in its favor, | would
give the proposition the most strenuous
opposition, for should consider it as one
of the greatest calanities that could befal
any state. | would remind those however,
who have had their fears excited in ref
erence TO this question, that if the consti-
tuition which will be presented to the peo-
pie for their adoption, proves 10 be such an
instrument as the enlightened age in which
we live will demand, and | have not the
slightest misgiving relative to it, their ap-
prehensions are groundless. One Of the
most prominent articles in that constitution
should be provision against loaning the
credit Of the state for any purpose except
for her protection in extreme cases of in
surrection or invasion.
1t is so clearly evident that we possess
all the elements Of power and greatness,
when those elements shall have been fully
developed, and change in our govern
ment having the tendency 10 awaken the
energies of the people and thus unfold our
resources for the benefit and advancement,
Of the country, certainly makes speedy
desertion from the shackes Of territorial
bondage desirable. Would our present de-
pendence upon congress answer for state
occupying the proud pre-eminence Of New
York! No one will for moment con-
tend that it would. Then, how much great
er the necessity for rapidly iocrea sing
community like our own, Just growing into
importance, 10 place herself in a position
that will enable her to take advantage of
every favorable occurrence that offers 20
exalt herself in the eyes Of the world
Give US the population and capital that New
York possesses. and in five years we can
outstrip her in the, race Of supremacy
The natural resources Of Wisconsin ard not
surpassed, if they are equalled, by any
state in the Union. Her geographical po-
sition is us perfect as her most sanguine
friends could wish it. Her boundary ex-
hbits an area more than twice the size oil
the Empire state, and leaves her by far the
largest state in the Union. The tempera
iure of her climate is mild and healthy
Her soil is as rich and productive as any
on the globe Why, sir, have an accu
rate personal knowledge OF two counties
in this territory, Rock and Walworih, ant
the assertion lapprehend will not be deniee
that these coun;iess alone, surpass in the
na'ura. richness of the soil, and will yield
more wheat than all the counties of New
York united. But New York is truly grea
and we'll does she deserve the title Of "the
Empire State Of the Republic" She is
great in her commerce-in her splendid
cties-in her works of internal improve
ment-in her system o. education, and in
her laws. The greatness Of New York;
the work Of man; Wisconsin is great as she
came from the hands Of the Creator. Who
can foretell the spIendor Of her career in
the cause of human liberty and the equal
rights of man!
am aware, sir, that to some may have
appeared dscursive, that | have drawn
: within the range of my remarks topics not
necessarily connected with the object OF
my advocacy, ell his may be, and no doubt,
: is true; but may offer something BY way
of extenuation through simile, and one that
is familiar to us all. Look at the emigran,
who arrives on our shores and secures some
: favorite location as the sphere Of future
labor and final home; imagine him look.
ing at, and admiring the glowing imagery
, of nature, spread in such rich luxuriance
all around; who can tell The feelings of de.
light and manly independence which swell
his bosom, as he contemplates, that, here
he has home after all his wanderings, an1
that here loo his labor will be more than
amply rewarded by fruitful soil. Such,
then, must be my apology for allowing
fancy to have her flight in contemplating
our future prosperity as q state. But may
ask the indulgence Of recurring 10 my
smile. If this emigrant allowed himself
10 revel in The poetry Of Imagination toe
J lonp, instead Of awakening TO the s,erner
realities of life; if energies and appliance
were rot called into action to erect hi.
house and fence his fields; if the earlier
settled friends began to hint that it wa:
l time, and more than time to commence his
settlement; if they gradually withdrew
j their former aid, and still he remained in
r active, would you not pronounce at once
' that he was not the stuff out of which te
make q Wisconsin citizen. We too, sir
: have received the hint and a hint too pal
{ pable 10 be mistaken, and we have beer
: bereft of aid Tho time it would appear
= has arrived, and to US it belongs TO begin
d if no more, to lay the foundation for a stat,
: erection. one, may we hope, that will rap
n idly rise and extend itself, and that soon TIL
: fabric in its fair proportions, will attrac
i the enterprizing from every country AM
! every cline to seek home and happines
r beneath lis protective roof. With thes
: remarks conclude, sir, not however, be
h fore thanking the committee for its kir'
e indulgence.
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