Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-01-18
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

You, having assembled 10 dlscndr2e the high
AID responsible trust confided BY the. constitution
10 tho represent atives Of the peope, it becomes
uny duty to lay before you such information con-
esrning the condition of the State as | may pos.
ssss, and 10 recommend TO your considera lion and
action such matters as my judgment, the wants
and interests of the people demand at your hands.
But before proceeding to the performance of that
duty,l regard it not only proper, but even OBJ
Hgatory upon me, to advert to the results of the
year which has just closed, and to indulge in
CALCULATIONS to an extent never before warrantabe
il the history of Wisconsin. With the exception
the epidemic which has prevailed so nerally
throughout our country, it may be truyssaid, that
the past year has been one OF more than ordinary
xood health, even in this State-so remarkable
for it's saIubrity. Prosperity has crowned enter
prise aud industry, in whatever channel exerted
until the admission is compelled from all, both at
home and abroad, wto are acquainted with its re-
sources, that no State presents greater induce
nsnts TO the various industrial classes than our
swn. Ii has been ascertained that the amt of
ear exports during the past year (including lum-
her aud mineral has exceeded the sum Of thirteen
millions Of dollars.
While great commercial revulson seams to
be visiting many sections OF the Union, Gripping
their resources and impairing their prosperity,
state shares less in its effects, is better prepar
I'D for its con sequences. We have but to pursue
that onward, though cautious policy, which has
characterized our course, thus far, order 10
sure the occupancy of that desirable position
amsng the eOnledcrated states, which all ener
petic and intelligent population-favored by our
Advantages OF soil and climate, joined to fortu
nate conn ercial pOsition--are so well calculated
ia command. Let us faithfully endeavor to per-
petuate our prosperity and appiness--rslying
with confidence upon tho Supreme Ruler for
strength and wisdom.
While the wants aud varied interests of young
and grow ing state like. ours, necessarily call for
much legislation, there is not "a: this time an APP
parent anount of Legislative labor necessary to be
reformed, sufficient to Justify protracted ses-
sion Excessive legislation is TOO frequently n-
duiqed iu--rtsuiting in onorous taxes and the
enactment of conflicting and unwholesome laws.
Still while believe it to be my duty 10 urge up
on YOU the propriety Of a bfei session, and rig
observance of economy in the expenditure Of the
public monies. | am far from meaning to be un-
d6rzood as wishing TO curtail either, the pref
udice of any interest which it may be your duty
to provide for or protect.
Among the important matters to which wish
particularly TO invite your attention, and OIL
which, in order to secure IA proper and timely re-
suh it will become your duty to act at early
d4y, ~ that Of a careful examination OF Ofiicia
Reports, and the real condition OF the several de
par,ments of the State Government. These re-
ports will Immediately be laid before you, anC
they will be found to be full and explicit. You
constituents have right TO claim at your hand:
aud il is your duty TO investigate closely into the
doings of those intrusted with their interests
The conduct Of all public servants. under our for M
Of government and laws, is, and should be, sub
iect te inspection; and upon thorough and
careful exam ination, il is but simple justice to all
parties concerned that the people should know
and understand the result This duty of the
Legislature, tn ough frequently demanded of them
nv the officers Ives, has, regret TO say been
too long neglected and shamefully avoided.
Th. reports of the Secretary of State and state
Treasurer, will exhibit toyou in detaf full state
ment Of the receipts and disbursements OF the
Treasury Department, during the fiscal year
closing on the 3lst day of December, from which
arm enabled to lay before you such information
concerning the same, | deem important fol-
the purposes OF this communication 1t appears
that the entire amount paid into the Treasury
during the year 1854, on account OF the various
nn., S4ol, 72s Al
Wa: Account Of General
Fund $l9l ,229,46
" Principal Of
School Fund S5,5S3,27
Prin. University
do 9,945,o9
Income Of school
Fund LOG ,235,O3
Univer-
sity Fund S,775,07
Is54 on account of all Funds S57,436, AS
Total S459,274 SO
During the same period the disbursements APP
pear % have been rs follows, VIZ :
Account of school Fund, S222, l34 IL
cu5mg Loans 1896 OF
Pru of Univer. Fund do do FL ,S9S, 80
" Income of school IlSo,os
" &" University '' ie,b4u,4l
u Fox and Wis. Improv Fund 1879 90
S427 ,oO7 ,43
Shsy'ues balance IN treasury, on
the htst day of January 1855 on
account 81 Ire various Funds Of 800, 267 Al
The SecietaFy Of State in his re-
mort, estimates the amount nrob,hlv
Necessary to be drawn from tho
Treasury, on account of the General
Fuud during the present year, to meet
pr.sent and accruing liabilities, at 1853 ,o5e. 50
III this estimate, it IS proper to state that the
sum of SlI4,63S,72 is inc luded, as necessary Il
m,.t arreuraecs. arising from the erection o
Peneteliiiary buildings and support oil conSicu
du,iuo tile past and present year. also the sun
xscessarv To be applied toward the erection oil
Lusatic Asvlunl M the completion OF poruo
of the buildings designed and the support o. y
Institutions established. for the kenes'ioh 81 III
hind and Deaf and Ddnr6. -.
To meat the foregoing hahiiit'es' ''o icso'iSe
are stated as follows, viz:
State Tax as levied and equalzed 49, o,o n
under the aoj OF 1854 ;, = N mo n
Bank Tax, estimateoI ~ oo0 n
Rail & Plank Road Taxi do ., 600 q
Miscellaneous Resourcesi do 1850
s265.s29,9
Among the matters of interest preseu's~ =
thin report, is a brief review OF the Pao"e -
d,tures since the admission OF Wisconsin iuto VI
Uuion- showing the yearly appropriations there
for, from Is4s to 1854, inclusiyeoamo =
the aggregate, to the sum oss3O ,24s 30 Of whe'
S94,07l 81 was in the wears lo4o-9 ? az o. ;
3s in 1880; 1920 som 1881 l23 AZ 10 u
is2s 1880 IS in 1853, and 2o4,oS@ VI
1904 OF the last named sum, appearing uh1e
the head of ezpeu.es for 1884, So .696 % was 70
Expenses 81 othe years. that the actual eSpen
- Tor the objects Of 1888 were 20o,SJo,u4' I'D
''Ne q such are provided FOR BY reImsneh