Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-06-16
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ne observed. and Il strict accountable
lty of all dlsbursing Offices shuu d be
eXacted and enforced. l his course
w II confine the tax to be levied with
i'll the narrowest limits possible, and
be cDlII:.ve to their we'll being and
satisfaction.
In discharging the duty imposed by
the constitution upon the executive. 1
shall briefly submit to your considera-
ton fer Legislative action at this ses-
sion. such important measures only,
us the true interest of the state seems
to quire, and It's organization under
the constitution lmperlously demands.
The first duty that you will he call
ed upon 10 perform, in your represent
alive character, will be to elect two
senators. to represent the st tie IN the
senate of the United States. Your
earl y discharge of this duty is respect =
fully urged, that Wisconsin NAV be
'ull V represented in the federal con-
gress, and her voice heard In its de-
liberia tons.
The fundam antal law of the state
vests the cnntro! of its printing and
the stationary required for It's use
with the legislature, and directs il 10
let the same by contract to the lowest
bidder.
twill be your duty 10 carry out this
section of that law in detail, and in a
pecuniary pc mt of view. pro hence
would dictate your speedy action.
Ihe term OF service of the present
members "t congress Of this state. Will
expire on the fourth of March AeXt.-
The passage of a law. at this session.
provid no for the election Of these otfi-
GERS and for such county officers as the
constitution requires to be elected at
the general election in November ne xt,
is recommended for your a,'ton.
The constitution has recognized the
democratic principle that the peop" are
the source of all power, and it has dt efar
ed that lhey should. by their free suff'ra-
ges, elect the judicial officers of the state;
in furtherance of this principle il has
made it the duty of the legislature. at
this session. to provide for the election
and classification of the Judges of the
circuit court. | would therefore recon-
mend the immediate passage of a law 10
carry out this provision Of the constitu
ton
The present is Justly characterized as
The age of progressive improvement, AMI
no subj ct Is occupying the serious nj :
tention of practical Legislators, more ear
e>rlv than that of legal and municipal
reEoTm IN the law and in the practice and
proceedings of coHfts of record. The
necessity and proprietv of simplifying
and reducing to a uniform SYSTEM, the
practice Of such courts In this state. must
he Obvious to every intelligent mind
The verbose and technical forms OF plea
ding, and the nice Distinctions drawn be
tween remedies for injuries, and actions
of ii similar nature, have Gre ated great
! uncertainty in the remedial law, and fire.
quently cause manifest injustice II sui
/ tors.
4 concise and succinct statement of
the facts constituting the cause of ac-
| non or grounds of defence, in clear and
unambigunus language. Invested of the
| technicalitieS and subteties which con.
Stitute the principal evils Of the present
system of practice. is sufficient for al
practical purposes, and Is sustained BY
/ sound reason.
would urge upon the legislature the
/ early passage Of n law, at this session. &c
carry into effect the 22i section of the
1th article of the constitution, which pro.
,des for the appointment of three com
mrs~ioners, '.to inquire into, revise. and
simplify the ruiz. of practice, pleadings
forms and proc .edings. and arrange {
! al ,ofnI 70 he Of records n
tbs state"
In connection with this subject wouiC
call Your attention To the proprIety anc
( necessity of ii revisioa of the statute law:
IF the state, by the appointment Of com
mi>slnnerS Tor that purpose, or ~ impose
thi- duty upon the commissioners 10 b.
provided for under the constitutional pro-
vision The necessity Of such a revis
ION, In adapt the statute 10 the constItu
tIonal law. 10 render II certain and easy
Of acc es> to every citizen, IS too o5viou:
10 require argument.
The manner in which the fees anC
charges OF the Judges Of pro- ate have
been heretofore taxed has been the cause
of much comp amt IN many portions %
the state That the proper correctly,
NAV be applied in case abuses exist, the
: subject is brought to the notice of the leg
[ tSlature.
The principles Of our government be
I ing republican, all power eman 'tins FRI ii
: the people, and they being the govern
orS. as well as the governed. 1t become
the duty and should be the primary OBJ
let of those entrusted with the legI>ia
, ton of the stat, To- originate. and carr,
nut to- practical results, such measures n
viii tend 10 elevate the people in the seal
Of moral excellence. an intellectual I'm