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

Fsll1s Citizens Of Ns SeqGte and assembly,
In obedience 70 the requirements of the
Constitution, il again becomes my duty e
communicate to the Legislature the condi
ton of the State, aud to recommend such
matters as may deem ezpedient for their
consideration
When we contemplate the condition of our
country, its necessities, the manner in which
It has been preserved through all its trials
our-minds naturally turn TO Him whose care
mas been over us, who has protected and
preserved US in all the trying scenes through
which we have been called upon TO pass
For the preservation of our liberties for
His care and protection over those who have
gone forth and are now risking their lives in
defense of the principles upon which our
happiness and prosperity rest; for life, health
and plenty; for the guidance of that Unseen
Hand which has led US through all our dan
gers; for that CLEAN of light we now see
breaking through the clouds aud darkness
tlat nave for the last four years surrounded
u; for these and the many other blessings OF
which We have been the recipients let US rem
der thanks to our Heavenly Father, and let
Us ask the continuance of His favor-His
guidance in the future.
The duties Of the Legislator are ever i'm.
portaut and responsible. It. would be diff
cult to fix bounds TO the influence that his
acts exert. Man can confde TO his fellow
man no higher trust than the power 20 legis-
late for him; but dOubly important do these
duties become in times like the present,
when mems passions are excited, when
nations are eOnvulsed, and tue destiny OF
ages seems hanging upon the result OF the
transactions of a single day. If ever the
Legislator needed Divine influence-wisdOm
from on High 70 guide him, he needs il now.
You are not alone To care for the local inter
,sts of your immediate constituents; your
acts viii encourage the patriotic soldier, and
all the friends of freedom, or they will en-
courage the enemies of the Government in
their mad schemes to subvert its authority.
Your acts should, and doubtless will, aid in
tie promotion of liberty. They should vim
,i.caie the principles upon which our Govern
ment rests, for it these be Obliterated by the
rebellion OF the South, the eunningiy devised
: hemes and frauds of those in our own
midst, or from any other cause, our liberties
are gone May they all tend to promote the
good Of the State and nation, aud the good
81 all mankind. In an such acts you viii re-
ccive my hearty cooperation.
The financial condition of our State, con-
STEERING the drafts that have necessarily been
nude upon the Treasury, IS very flattering in
iced. Great credit is due to our worthy
5 scretary and Treasurer for their manage
ment in bring about this result, and for the
lie and efficient manner in which they have
Il al times discharged the duties of their
respective departments For a full detliled
statement of the transactions in all the diff
f.reut funds of the State, l would refer you
t, tie reports of these officers, herewith sub
mirted
invite YOUR attention 10 the following con-
deu-rd staten ent of such transactions during
The last fiscal year: