Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-01-17
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

The annual assembling of the Constitutional
representatives of an enlightened constituency
is an event of no ordinary interest to the repre-
sented The most disinterested patriotism.
doubt not, will govern your official conduct and
actuate you in reconsidering past legislation, in
applying remedies for existing defects, and in
devising measures for the future
In reviewing the condition of the State for the
past year, it is with deep regret that the usual
congratulations for its general health and pros
Perity, cannot be INDUCED in. malignant dis
ease, which visited many localities Of our coun-
try with great fatality, and partial failure of one
of the staple productions Of the agriculturalist,
bear heavily upon the Industrial interests
Yet, the one having ceased to exist in our
State, and the abundant harvest gathered as the
reward OF labor from other branches of agrcul-
ture, with the favorable indications for rich re-
turns from agricultural efforts now in progress
of maturity, cheering prospect of hope and pro-
mise for the future is presented. Disease has
not failed to mark its course in other sections of
the Union, as well as Wisconsin. Death, while
visiting all classes of our people, struck down
the highest tunctionary Of the National Govern
ment, and a Nations grief has testified its graft
tude for his services, and its appreciation Of his
worth and virtues.
Notwithstanding the adversities Of the past
season, the progress of our State in every diver.
sity OF interest, is still Onward and forward
In communicating to you the condition Of the
state, shall, with frankness detail to you facts.
relating to that condition, as they have occurred
and come within my knowledge, and plainly give
you my views with reference to its future poll
ey.
On the fourth of March next, the term of Of
fee of the Hon. Henry Dodge, one of the repre-
sI. Sgs-s., -,
ted States, will expire. Under the federal con-
stitution, it will be your duty to supply this va
cancy at this session.
The treasury and the finances of the State are
in sound condition its credit is retrieved from
the stigma Of bankruptcy, ana placed upon firm
basis. All liabilities authorized by law to be
paid, have been promptly met, with surplus at
the close Of the year. The policy of having
funds at all times applicable TO its current expen-
SEES, has been tested TO be founded in true econo-
my. | trust, therefore, that such provisions will
be made at your present session, as will keep
the treasury in its present healthy condition.
The Reports of the Secretary Of State and
State Treasurer, herewith presented, will exhib-
it the receipts and expenditures during The pre-
ceding and previous years. since the orgauiza-
ton Of the State Government, which are COM
mended to your careful consideration.
From these reports the following condensed
statement Of receipts and expenditures is made
up.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FUND.
Amount appropriated for all purpo-
ses for i848, S33,562 "a
Amount appropriated for l846 paid
during l848, 1912 IS
Amount appropriated for all purpo-
ses for i849, 6I,8I3 So
Amount appropriated for 1913 and
1919, paid during 1919, 52,S45 SO
Amount appropriated for all purpo-
ses for 1850, 62,746 30
Amount appropriated for 1913, l849
and 1850, paid during 1890, 8695I 80
REcEIPTs-GENERAL FUND.
Amount received into the Treasury
from all sources during 1913, Sl3.494 &c
Amount received into the Treasury
from all sources during 1919, 1888 %
Amount received into the Treasury
from all sources during 1850, $3.50 So
Total receipts, since organization
Of State Government, sl60,2l8 SO
Total expenditures since organi-
cation of State Govt, l53.969 81
Balance in the Treasury January
|. 1851, 7,248 90
The estimated expenditures to be paid ont of
the State Treasury during the year 1851, are as
follows:
Salaries Of State Officers and Judg-
es, SI5.950 90
Legislative expenses, 24,80O,00
Stationery and Printing, including
the Laws and Journals of the Lee
gislature tor 1850. 9.I94 so
Maintaining State Prison Convicts, $500 90
Miscellaneous and contingent expen-
ses of the State, l2,l73 Il
Years, 1853 So
Territorial Indebtedness, including
ten Canal Bonds of $1,000 each,
due in June 1851 and interest, 1892 rs
Total estimated expenditures for
1851, SSO,I93 60
Resources TO pay expenditures for
1851, are as follows:
Balance in the Treasury on January
/, 1851, S7,248 81
Amount of ; mill State Tax for
1850. 548S6 %
vous wears, I4878 o5
Amount due on Canal Mortgages, I0,l95 s.
Amount due from the L. 5. Trea-
sury for Territorial script and
bonds, 5000 GO
Amount due from Canal Receiver, 6,4l3 o.
Estimated amount TO be received from
miscellaneous sources, 3,oo5 98
Total resources for 1851, SI04,62S o.
The assessed value of taxable property in
1910, was s24 900; in 1850, S37.450o00;
showing an increase Of only s., 500 900 during
the last wear This small increase is the result
OF the act of last session, changing the basis OF
taxable property.
+. The public confidence in the credit of the
State i most gratifying. and l refer you to the
! reports OF the Secretary and State Treasurer,
( tor particular statements Of It's fiscal affairs.
/ To meet the demands that will be made on the
! Treasury during the year 1882, recommend
that tax De levied At your present session, to
! be assessed and collected during the coming
/ year. sutficl Mt 10 maintain the we'll established
credit of the State. A Treasury adequate 10 dis
/ charge the current expenses Of government as
they occur, is required By true economy and pru-
dence.
( The present basis Of taxation, in my opinion,
is wrong in principle, and requires legislative
correction The subjects of taxation should be,
the whole tangible. visible property OF the State,
wherever found, without exemption or deduc-