Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-17

the state to be effected by this improvement
would seem to require that some steps
should he taken to carry out the object Of
the grant. Your attention is therefore d.
rected to the subject
Good harbors upon the western shores Of
Lake Michigan. and the improvement of the
rapids Of the Mississippi river, are subjects
of such known and acknowledged CONNER
cial importance, not only to this state, but
TO the whole Union, that it will only be
necessary TO refer you to them at this time
to induce such steps to be taken as will be
calculated to further their accomplishment.
The views Of the legislature, Oh those sub
IJects, embodied in a memorial to Congress,
with proper instructions to our senators and
representatives in that body, would not fail
to have its due weight.
The universal prosperity which preyades
our whole country, and the alnlcab!s rela-
tons which exist between our national gov
ernment and foreign nations, with one ex-
ception,) is a source of high qualification
and great national pride to every American
citizen
r Drawn into an unfortunate, but on our
part Unsuitable contest with neighboring
republic, the government has prosecuted it
10 the most brilliant results for the national
honor aud credit, with that energetic and
vigorous perseverance, which on all &C.
casions, characterizes the American people.
I The gratitude Of the whole country Is due
to the administration and the army of the
Union, Tor the prompt mnnDer IN which the
nations rights and honor have been vindi-
Gated, ~ the war with Mexico, and the CO.
operation of the whole country should be
united with the government to effect
speedy aud honorable peace.
This contest has proved the strength and
power Of republican Institutions. That the
people are capable of self-government IL re-
dnoed TO an axiom III our happy land. The
principle Of full reliance upon the people
AZ basis at government is beginning TO
show tselfia practical results upon the east
ern continent. Europe Is ~ u state at So
cial and political revolution. The masses
of her people are demanding their natural
rights OF their hereditary oppressor$.
France has already thrown off the yoke
Of her ;itizen despot, and based her govern
ment Don principles of liberty and equality.
Her people ARE entitled to our warmest
-ymp, lhies for their efforts in favor of the
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with an ardent response in every American
bosom. The rising spirit of freedom is Ree
confined to France, but is maniiesting itself
throughout Europe, and 4 trust that il will
continue TO rise until MI mankind are not
only declared to he, but are free and equal.
have thus brought TO your notice such
subjects for your legislative action ms the
rhhIic interest demanded; expecting, how
ever, that some of the subjects referred To
will be confined TO the commissioners that
mny he appointed to revise and codiiy the
statute laws of the state.
The local and particular legislation re
quired by The wants of the people is known
to you, aud will claim that attention nj your
hands which their merits demand. You are
fresh from the people, and knowing them,
will see that they are provided for.
submit the propriety Of making this ses-
sion as short as due regard to the public (
interest and proper organization of the state
government under the constitution will ud- [
init of.
trust that nothing will occur to inter I
rupt the harmony of YOUR Legislative action
and social intercourse, and IN conclusion,
permit me 10 assure the representatives of
the people, that the hearty co-opcration of
the executive will he at all times extended
to further and promote the public welfare.
NELSON DEWEY.
MADISON, June 9Th, 1913.