Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-17
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Fellow Ciiisens Of the Senate and
assembly:

,dSsentOty:
You have convened under the provisions
of the Constitution of the State of Wiscon-
sin to perform as representatives Of the peo-
pie, the important duties contemplated by
that instrument.
The first session of.the legislature of a
free people, after assuming The political
identity of sovereign state Is an event OF
no ordinary character in its history, and
will he fraught with consequences OF the
highest Importance to lis future welfare aud
prosperity.
Wisconsin possesses the natural elements,
fosiered hy iudicious system of legislation,
to become one of the most populous and
prosperous states of the American Union.
With soil uncqualed in fertility, and pro-
durtive of all the necessary comforts of life,
rich in mineral wealth, with commercial adj
vantages unsurpassed by any inland state,
possessing extensive manufacturing facli-
ties, with salubrious climate aud peopled
with population enterprising, industrious.
and intelligent, the course of The state of
Wisconsin must he onward, until she ranks
among the FIRST of the states of the great
west.
II is under the most favorable auspices
that the state Of Wisconsin has taken her
position among the finily of state. With
population numbering nearly one quarter
Of n million, aud rapidly increasing, free
from the incubus of Il state debt, and rich ~
the return ye led aS the reward OF labor ~
all the branrhes of industrial pursuits, our
state occupies an enviabe position abroad
TINT is highly gratifying to The pride of our
people.
The agricultural, mining, numbering, com
mercial. and manufacturing advantages
which Wisconsin presents TO the enterpri>-
ing immigrant, the lberallty aud equality OF
her laws, has made her not only the home
of the American citizen, hut she has Income
the favored asylum and retreat of the OPP
pressed of other nations. In whatever view
our new state is regarded, the prospect that
i spread before Us is bright and promising.
We POSSESS every advantage necessary TO
render nm enterprising nnd.intellgent peo-
pie happy, contented, and wealthy.
Our people, impelled by the spirit of adj
venture and enterprise in our own country,
or driven by the hand of oppression from fDr-
egn lands, have cast Themselves upon the
soil of Wisconsin as their adopted home, TO
secure that social and political equality so
necessary to true happiness and prosperity.
Possessing common interests and having
common objects 10 accomplish, may the on
ward course Of our people 70 the goal of
their aspirations he unoh-truc,efi, and moth
ing occur to interrupt their united aud l1ar-
moninus actinn.
II i for the representative, Of the people
by judclOus legislation, ~ promote their IN
tere,ts, 10 secure more firmly their rights,
and TO harmOnlHe the Intercourse between
them. The burdens Gf state government
will bear heavily up0n them nj first. But
10 render these burdens - light rs possible
ut al times, with due regard to the public
service, rigid economy ~ the admlnl~ira-
tinn Of the government should he observed,
and strici accountability Of all disbur>ing
differs should be cxacfei and enforced
'ihi4 rour.e will con6ne the taxes 10 he lev
tel within the narrDwest liuits possible, aud
he conducive To their well being and salts
faction.
Il, discharging the duty imposed by the
constitution up1n the execGtive, shall brief
" submit 10 your consideration for legi~a-
i've action 10 stbis session, such important
niea<nges only, as the true interest 81 me
state seems 10 require, and its organization
under the constitution luiperlously denanfs.
The first dniy that you VIII he called up
on 70 perform, in your representative char
acier, will he tp elect two senators. 70 repre-
.ent tie state in the senate Of the United
s,aies. Yonr early discharge of this duty
i respectfully urged, that Wisconsin may
be flllg represented ~ the federal congress,
AMI her wire heard ia IT, deliberations.
The fin.lameliul law of the state vests
fhe control of ~ printing and the stationary
required for IL use, with the legislature, and
directs il to let the same by contract, 70 the
lowest bidder.