The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-01-21

would seem 10 require It's thorough and sl-
fcient organization. With this end in view,
the militia law Of last winter was doubtless
enacted hat being passed hutrisJy, near the
close Of tiic session is neccessariiy imperfect
and needs nlauh amendment. Under its pro-
visions however, partial organization has
been effected, by this act the militia Of the
State is divided into two classes. The first
class denomnated the organized militia, in
tended for immediate service should occasion
require, consists OF tour regiments and one
battalion Of infantry, and two batteries Of ar
tillery, and numbers two thousand and thirty
two men. The second class consisting. OF all
persons subject to military duty not included
in the first class, is denoninated the enrolled
militia. The number Of persons IN the state
belonging to this class is ninety ilVe thousand
eight hundred and twelve
Of her volunteers in the field Wisconsin
has reason to be proud She sent forth noble
men and nobly have they done their duty.
BY deeds Of yaior they have won the high
position they now occupy. Troops from 9th
er Northern States are entitled to great cred
it. We yet must claim for Wisconsin sol
diers the highest need Of praise
In response to the calls Of the General
Government, Wisconsin had sent to the field
on the 1lrst day OF November last, exclusive
Of three months men, thirty four regiments
OF infantry, three regiments and one compa
ny OF cavalry twelve batteries of light artil
cry, three batteries Of heavy artillery, and
one company Of sharpshooteTs Making an
aggregate Of forty-one thousand seven hun
dred and seventy-fve men, Of this number
sixteen thousand nine hundred and sixty
three have been lost to the service by death
discharge and desertions leaving in the ser
vice on the first day of November last, TWEEN
ty-four thousand eight hundred and twelve
men. The State can never fully repay our
soldiers for the sacrifice they have made and
are now making, It can, and should do
Huch TO and them, however by adding to
their comforts in the fields and in hospitals
caring for their families, and assisting them
IN procuring their pay for services rendered
the government.
Much trouble, delay and inconvenience
have been experience by those entitled to
bountiea, back pay and pensions. in -
s sl1ll Jeo 81 I G':s "hef'~ ,otalning
lI''''' '''O - the State cannot
CLASS Of persons in establish
- and procuring payment o these clalms' is
subject well worthy your attention.
MANY Of our volunteers have been trans,
fsrred to the Invalid Corps The families o.
these soldiers are equally entitled to the alo
furnished by the State, with those VINO r.
main in their regiments. PROVISION ShoulD
be made for their payment, upon proper 70
ports being furnished from officers in com
maud Of this corps.
Provision was made at the last session 0
the Legislature for the payment to talnlhe5
certain deceased soldiers Of five dollars Pc
month for six months after the death OF th'
soldier | doubt not the intention OF the Leg
islature was to extend this oeneh
TO the families Of all deceased sol
diers residing in the State, but from
the wording Of the act it could only be Pai,
to the families Of soldiers who were III the ser
vice after that date. This law should be 8
amended as to extend equal benefits to u
families Of all deceased soldiers residing III tn
State.
While we should strive to do all i'll on
power to protect and care for those who ar
entitled to our protection, we, should ais
guard the Treasury against those who see
but are not entitled to aid from the State
Persons in afiluent circumstances haVln
sons in the army on whom they never depend
ed for support, have, in some instances sought
BY false representations, to obtain this boun
ty offered by the State For the punishment
Of this class Of persons, and as a safeguar
against fraudulent claims upon the Stat
Treasury, stringent laws should be enacted
submit herewith for your information up
on this subject the very able and full repor
Of the Adiutant General, showing the condl
ton Of our State militia, Of our troops i'll til
field, and suggesting amendments to the mil
tia laval Of which [ commend to yon
careful con sderation
TIE STATE CAPITOL
The Legislature, at it's last session, provi
ded for building the north wing OF the State
Capitol, and for laying the foundation Of tht
south wing and rotuuda up to the water Ia
Bile This work is now nearly completed, ha
been well done, and at an expense to the Stat
much less than was estimated.
The exposed condition OF the foundation
walls Of the south wing and rotunda woui
seem to render it necessary that the work uF
on them should be further continued soon, |
order to reap the benefits Of the work alread
done. The amount necessary to complet
the south wing will probably not excee
thirty Thousand dollars. would therefor
recommend an appropriation for this object
and would further suggest the proprlety
appointing q committee to confer with the al
chitect, with view Of ascertainng what flu
Their work may now be needed upon the r'
tunda, in order to secure it from damage, an
that you adopt such measures as the cas-
may require, to secure the benefits Of ii
work already completed.
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS
Our agricultural interests lave seldol
been more highly favored than during the pas
year Although but small proportion
the arabic land Of the State is under cuItivs
ton, Wisconsin has raised for exportatie
during chat period, boutItwenty million busl
els Of wheat, besides large quantities Of oat
corn and other grain. The whole amount
grain raised in She State during the past yes
is about sixty million bushels.
The noble calling Of the agriculturist lie
at the foundation of the prosperity OF OF
people. 1t needs but to be stated that tiv'
sixths Of our population are engaged in agr
cultural pursuits, and that the greater part
our revenues are derived from this source,
establish its Importance aud commend it
your careful attention.
Efforts should be made for the advancemer
Of industrial education, both as means
developing our resources and rendering agr
cultural pursuits more attractive to our youtl
Congress has very wisely provided for ii
establishment of an Agricultural College
our State, and has donated two hundred al
forty Thousand acres Of land for its eudov
meut. This land has been selected during Il
past year and it is said to he of a good quail
ty.
In view of the Importance Of such an inst
tuition to the interests Of the State, and
the fact that unless it is established With
live years from the passage Of the act maxim
the grant the land reverts to to the Geuers
Governments | feel it my duty to urge upo
the Legislature the necessity Of ilnmediatel
making provision for the location Of this il
stitution, the sale of the lands granted b
Congress, and the purchase Of farm an
erection Of buildings thereon; ia short, til
necessity Of complying with the conditions