Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-21

ing interests and pursuits OF the state. AS theiF
it will be cur duty to foster those
enact such laws as in our Judgment
hall be best calculated to develop the best and al
most inexhaustisie resources OF the state-.o
huiid mn and encourage institutions of learning.
which shall be an oruamentto the State, and from
which shall TOW, IN the Language OF en- eminent
writer streams Of intellectual lie TO gianaen, in
stru CT. and elevate the human family" IL De-
comes us also, in the discharge of our duty TO ex-
ercise the most rigid economy. There has per-
hans never been time in the history OF this state
wban moneyfwas spent so lavishly at the present
time: private individuals may become extravagant
IN the management of their private affairs, ana
they alone be the principal sufferers, but when
state or a Nation pursues- this suicidal course,
Thousands of the Industrious and classes are
drive to penury, destitution and want
let us m axe liberal provision for the families OF
chose ~ our countrymeu who, since the breaking
out of this wicked and infamous rebeihon, nave
sacrificed their lives that the nation mig ut 1--we,
and that their children and ours might enj ~ the
blessings OF liberty and of free institutions. The
names Of those noble sons of Wisconsin are en-
craven in the hearts OF our people. Let not their
families be forgotten. Let us make liberal appro-
nria.ious tor charitable and benevolent purposes
and for the advancement and onward progress OF
those great and leading interests OF the state upon
which depend the happiness of our people, and
the prosperity and wealth of our noble state; but
at the same time, let us watch ana guard THESE
measures well. Let us throw around them every
safeguard which our united wisdom can invent
and devise. to the end that the peoples money
shall not be squandered, but expended with
wise judicious and economical hand
GentemeQsI
be harmonious and that we may have short,
agreeable and profitable session-to us as indiyid-
uals, to our respective constituents, ana TO tne
I again thank you for this dIstin guished compii-
ment which you have conferred upon me, anu rus
that, with your aid. eounsel ana aoVice, snah "
able to discharge the laborious and responsible du-
ties of the position in such manner as TO meet
your entire approval.
The opening proceedings of the Senate
gave promise of harmonious and profitable
session, with as little disposition to waste
time in words as last session.
Mr.. JOHN S. DEAN, who has served in
that capacity for three previous terms, and
as assistant clerk at several prior sessions,
was reelected Chief Clerk by vote of SO to
32 for GEoGGE II. PAUL, Democrat. He is, of
course, thoroughly posted in the duties OF
the Office and has no superior as clerk.
Hon. A. Wilcox, of Sank, a member OF the
last Legislature, and universally esteemed
by his colleagues, was elected Sergeant-at-
Arms. by a vote of 60 to 80 for ADoLPH ZM-
HERMAN. democrat. He will make a faithful
and competent officer.
1t is not usual for the Assembly to organ
ize until the second day. The unanimity OF
sentiment which its members have shown in
choosing their officers, and the prompt man
ner in which they have begun, augurs well
for short and useful session.
A summary of the important proceedings
of the two Houses from day to day, will be
found below:
THURSDAY, Jan. l2-,Sendte.-Bills were in
troduced to amend section SO, chapter 1873,
of the r. S. of costs and fees, and repeal
chapter 240 of the laws of 1868; and to incor-
porate the Peoples Savings Bank of Milwau-
kee. Resolutions for copies of the Laws and
Journals, and $40 of postage stamps for the
President, Chief Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms
were adopted.
A resolution inviting resident clergy to open
the Sessions with prayer, was laid over, and
one for 900 copies of Legislative Manual
was referred. Committees were appointed
to wait upon the Governor and inform him
of the organization of the Legislature, and to
invite the State officers to be present at the
delivery of the Governors Message. At the
afternoon session the Assembly resolution
directing that the Legislative printing be
done by ATWOOD & RUBLEE was concurred in
Assena6ly.-The usual resolutions in regard
to chaplains, stationary for reporters, &C.,
we're adopted. The subject of the contested
seat from Polk, Douglas and La Pointe coun-
ties, was referred to a select committee OF
five. Mr.. GRAY has the seat, it is contested
by GEO. c. STUNT, who received majority
of votes, but the army votes were not re-
ceiyed in time for the district canvass.
The only bill ola general nature introduced
was to amend the law of last winter, by per-
hitting towns to raise an increased bounty
for volunteers.
The Governors message was delivered by
the Governor in person to the two Houses in
Joint conve ntion at 2 o'clock p. Nj.
FRIDAY, Jan. 13.-Senate. resolution in
viting the resident clergy to open the SEES
sions with PRAYER, was adopted by vote of
81 tos. A memorial to Congress for the To-
cation of naval depot at Milwaukee was IN
troduced also, by Senator CLARK, bin pro-
yiding for the payment of the Governor, 1t.
Governor and Members of the Legislature in
coin and by Senator PoPE, changing times
of holding court in the 9th circuit; amending
section l of chapter 241 of the Laws of 1860,
exempting certain university lands from tax
alton; and amending chapter l6 of the Laws
of 1868, with regard to judgments against
persons Jointly liable. After short session
and the appointment of the standing commit
tees, given herewith, the Senate adjourned
to Monday evening.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Pope, A. Ii. Young, Webb,
Bentley and Thorp.
rporotfons-Sena tors Case, Cole and Morgan
R0ads Bridges and FerTies-Senators Ketchum,
Harris and Reynolds.
Toscn and County NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wes-
colt, Sessions and Ellis.
Wiiitig-Senators Webb, j. A. Chandler and
Clark.
Van Wyck and Clark.
Aa.Scsdtlsre-Senators NJ. X. Young, Case and
Morgan.
H. Chandler and Budlong.
State Administrations Wheeler, Littlejohn and
Hood.
Federal Relations-senators Barnum. Wilkinson
and Clark.
Education-senatnrs Van wyck, NJ. X. Young
and Elwood.
Banks and Banking-senators Smith, Blair and
Reed.
Chandler, Smith and Ellis.
Internal hmprorenscnts-senators Sessions, Wheel
or. md