Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-01-20
NUMBER 81.

expended under a system 50 inefficient as to
accomplish very little towards the object in
tended--a system condemned by the expert
ence Of nearly half century. -ao
The policy on this subject, is as uncertain
to-day, as at any time since the organization
of the govesnment; and for aught that is ap-
parent, is likely to remain so until the peo-
pie Of the States, in this section of the Union,
force it upon the attention Of Congress in a
manner neither to be misunderstood nor dis
regarded. Still the Federal Government, pre-
tends to exercise this power; and yet it neg
lects, or at least trifes, with the object for
which it was granted. The lives of our sal
Tors and citizens, are exposed to constant per-
il, from the want Of that protection which
these improvements would afford, and which
we must have. 8iiala ruv .n3sase1pa
would recommend, therefore, that by
Memorial, you demand that adequate appro-
priations be made for these purposes, by the
General Government; or if the several States
are forced to construct them from their own
resources, that additional facilities shall be az
forded them by Congress. The statesman
who would relieve us from this dilemma, is
entitled T. on. lasting gratitude and those in
place, who neglect, at least, to make the eff
fort should be taught, in a legitimate and
constitutional way, the power of self-protect-
ion inherent in every community and State.
In your efforts topromote the interests and
welfare Of the people and the State, you shall
receive my hearty cooperation. boo. b.
u Finally, when we survey our State, and see
around us every evidence of increasing pros
perity and greatness, We ha, G just reason for
pride and and congratulation. We may fel-
icitate ourselves upon possessing all the adj
vantages necessary to enable us to rank, in a
very few years, with the. richest and most
powerful ofthe confederated States. Our eli
mate issuniversally conceded to be salubri-
Gus to remarkable degree. Our commerce,
keeping pace with the demands of agricul-
ture and the varied wants Of a rapidly increa-
sing population, has grown into Importance.
A teeming soil richly repays the labor expen-
ded upon it.. i M 54,lia ,as 55ast i35,a
IL The facilities afforded by our inexhaustable
water power to those choosing to engage in
manufacturing pursuits, must, at no distant
day, render this interest one of the most i'm
portant that we possess. Our mineral and
| timbered lands are means of wealth which
cannot well besover estimated. Here, under
a free constitution, guarding all his rights
the land.ess may secure himself home, and
by unmolested industry speedily acquire com
petence. To crown all, our common schoo
fund is SO extensive and permanent, that tbs
means Of educating all, to all time, is secur
ed. aa Hoi Na lelr ce
Our country is at peace, and our prosper
| ity as State is mathematical of her cond
ton. Rapidly increasing in alof her resour
ees at home, she has made herself respected
abroad, and ranks with the first among the
nations of the earth. The efforts of faction
lists and disunionists have resulted in moro
| firmly cementing the bonds of union between
the States, and have only served to demon
strate how deeply seated is love of the Uni
on in every American heart We can now
anticipate, with confidence, that no organized
effort will ever again be made which may re-
suit in discord or disunion
For all these blessings, we, as individuals
and aspeople, should feel grateful to the grea,
Creator of the Universe. .ip' rai5
siea WILLIAM. A. BARSTOW.
Executive Department, Madison, Jan. l
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