Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-01-17

AZURE, will be countenageed by YOU in your de-
iberatons.
Means which may be made applicable for this .
purpose are at your command, without resorting /
% direct taxatlon-means, too, which are being !
iaily lessened in consequence of there existing
no adequate provision Of law for their protection
refer to the swamp and overflowed lands
provision for the disposal Of which was recon-
nended by me in my last annual Message, to-
gether with the disposition of the proceeds OF
the sale thereof for this purpose or such part OF
the same As might be necessary to effect the CD
lect desired | respectfully invite your atten.
ton to that portion Of the instrument referred
to, as expressing the opinions still entertain,
not only with regard to the necessity existing
for the erection of such an Institution, but also
as the means which may properly be employee.
for that purpose. Notwithstanding the law OF
the last session was intended to protect these
lands against trespass and waste, there have
been extensive dcpredatons committed ana
great quantities Of timber, which constitutes the
chief value of great portion OF the same, car
ried away ! consider that | have reason Tor
believing the people to have expressed them
selves, by their vote at a recent election, as not
unfavorable TO the immediate construction the
work, and that they would approve Of your ac-
ton, should yon now proceed to authorize It's
further prosecution, under such restrictions as
you may deem advisable.
In this connection I am reminded of pro-
vision Incorporated into the act intended Tor the
protection of the swamp and oyerflowed lands,
being that portion of the law which authorizes
the Presumption, of the same recommend the
immediate repeal Of so much of the law rs eN-
tends the right of presumption, and guarantees
to any party making a certain amount of i'm
proyemont upon the land, the right to purchase
the same at s. 20 per acre, whenever the land
shall be brought into market Of course such
repeal cannot and ought not to affect any rights
already acquired under the law. That class OF
lands valuable for the timber upon them, are
being prc-emptedand the timber taken OFT, While
at the same time the State holds no security that
the lands viii ever be paid for, as the pre-emp-
tors are not bound to purchase; there being
simply an obligation on the part OF the State TO
sell, without any corresponding one on the part
of the precmptor TO receive the same at amy price
The State realized nothing under the operation
of this law, as there is no existing provision for
their sale, and it amounts in effect simply to a
license to The pre-emptor to commit such waste
upon the land as he may see fit.
The Institutions established for the Blind and
and Deaf. and Dumb are in their usual prosper
Gus condition and deserving the continuance OF
Legislative favor. For more definite lnt0rma-
ton concerning their condition and wants l in
vito an examination of the reports OF the respoc
tive Boards of Trustees, and in addition thereto,
| recommend that committees OF the Legislature
ting at the present session III reference more
particularly TO the propriety and necessity OF
extending the buildings during the present year.
Large appropriations for this purpose are asked
by the Trustees, and in order that you may act
Understandings, it seems to me highly proper
that an examination by committee OF your own
body should be made. The census returns show
that there was within this State, on the first day
of June last, of Deaf and Dumb persons two
hundred, and of Blind one hundred and seventy
five, clearly demonstrating that the number Of
those who do at present and will hereafter require
the benefits OF each OF the Institutions mention
ed, is sufficient to demand the erection OF bull
dings fai more extensive than at present are pro-
vided.
The means for this purpose can, in my judg-
mcnt, be readily and properly derived from the
same source, which have on the present and
former occasions recommended to be appropr-
atcd for the erection Of an Asylum for the In
sane That some general system for the bull
ding of charitable institutions should be adop-
ted, there can be no doubt, and | seriously COM
mend the subject to your attention
The FQx and Wisconsin river Improvement
Co., although not required by any law to sub
NIT an annual report, lave seen proper, in view
of their operations, to furnish information which
appears to be of sufficient Importance to the
State to justify me IN laying it before YOU
Since the company took possession of this valu-
able improvement it appears that they have eX-
pended nearly $j309o0 in forwarding the work,
providing boats and fixtures, and paying the
debts resting against the same when they took
possession Of it. They have been fortunate in
associatiug men of capital ard high standing
with thu n in this enterprise, by which means
the early completion of this improvement is rem
dercd certain
From Green Bay to Lake WinnoLago it may
indeed be said that tie work is about completed.
This section was very properly regarded at the
commencement, as the great burthcn of the whole
undertaking. Surveys Of the Upper Fox River,
and Of the Wisconsin below the Portage Canal,
have bee, made and preparations perfected for
opening tie successful navigation OF the whole
Improvement from Green Bay TO the Mississippi
river, during the present year, upon plan far
more extensive than the original one adoptedby
the authorities of the State. The liabilities grow
ing ont Of and connected with this work, which
at one time threatened to become a bUrthen up
on the state, have been mainly cancelled. Thus
the State has been relieved from such liability
tnl the consequent annoyance in managing
public work Of great magnitude, and secures the
advantages of one among its most important IN
ternal improvements with its vast natnaral trib-
utaries, while at the same time those whose cap
tal and enterprise have sccurcdit completion,
must certainly reap rich reward.
The fostering care of the Legislature should be
extended IN every constitutional and proper man
nnCr toward those enterprises which are calcutta
ted to benefit tho whole State by the opening OF
communications between different points within
Il, and as a consequence, in various ways, adding
to its wealth and resources Experience has
shown The wonderful advantages intimately con
nected with railroad system, altho' still IN its
infancy; and i. is incumbent upon the Legisla-
turc to keep alive sense Of security far as its
own action may tend to DO so, in those who con
troll them here, or such abroad, as may be inter
ested IN their permanence as a secure means OF
investment. All legislation which, by interfering
with chartered rights, or by whatever means
sense Of insecurity is induced, is unwise, rs hay
irg direct tendecy to deter capitalists from com
mcncng those very necessary improvements,
without which we would he comparatively isola-
ted; and is unjust because it nterferes with rights
already guaranteed BY the State, and by which
action individuals may become sufferers. Iregret
that have not more extensive statistical data at
command, by which the rate Of increase III the
business Of the roads now in operation in our
State could be accurately exhibited. From such
rs have been able to obtain, am satisfied that
during the past year, it has been nearly fifty per
cent. III the amount of Legitimate business yield
ing receipts Those now in operation in our State
altho' their cost of construction is but moderate,
compared with most eastern roads, yield as has
been ascertained, far greater nett earnings in
proportion TO their extent.
This is gratifying, and not only furnishes strong