The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-01-21

; Harvey died in the prime of his manhood
while ministering with kindly care, to
the wants of the suffering and dying sol
dlers OF Wisconsin; mission selfimpos-
ed. and sacredly discharged The state
should erect monument to his memory
which IS very dear to the people. An
appropriation for this purpose will
: know, be by all most heartily approved.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
The last legislature adopted the follow
ing joint resolution:
Resoiced By the assembly, the Senate
concurriag, That section five of article
five OF the constitution OF the State Of
Wisconsin is amended to read as follows:
| SECTION 5. The Governor shall receive
during his continuance In Office an annual
compensation of five thousand dollars,
which shall be in full for all travelling or
other expenses, incident to his duties :
and
Be at further reso7ced 5p the 4ssenaJly
the Senate conc'avfng, That section nine
of article Eve Of the constitution of the
i Safe Of the State of Wisconsin is amen
ded so as to read as follows:
! SECTION 9. The Lieutenant Governor
shall receive during his continuance in
Office an annual compensation of one
thousand dollars.
In justice to those who may hereafter
be chosen to dlshargc the duties of the
officers named, [ recommend that you
ratity this resolution and provide for
its submission to the people.
CYRUS W FIELD.
In obedience to the joint resolution
number ten, 1867, have caused to be
prepared and transmitted 10 Cyrus W.
/ Field a suitable gold medal in recogni-
/ ti0n OF his distinguished services in con-
nection with the successful completion Of
! the Atlantic Cable
/ NATIONAL.
! The people have lately declared, in
terms not to be misunderstood, in favor
of the perfect maintenance of the nations
faith, by the honest discharge of every
dollar Of It's obligation. The only finan
ciai policy which they desire, and the
only one which receive their appreciation
is that one the underlying principle Of
which IS h0nesty and economy. Such
q policy will soon enable us to return to
return to Il specie basis, and will carry us
safely through all financial difficulties
any other will cover the nation with dis
graced and entail upon generations to
come legacy Of dlShonor, The national
/ debt Is heavy burden upon the people
and now, more than ever before, retrench-
ment aud the most rigid economy should
/ be the watch words OF those who control
our public affairs Never in the his
tory Of this republic, was it more neces-
sary.
Congress should, in my opinion at an
early day submit to the several states an
amendment TO the Federal Constitution,
providing for an uniform rule of man
hood suffrage throughout the whole
country | believe such an amendment
win be ratified, and be acceptable to the
people.
1t is source OF satisfaction that the
mode and terms of reconstruction of the
states lately in rebellion have been so
wisely determined upon by Congress, and
that such determination, EN- bodied In
the laws reicating thereto has received
the solemn sanction OF the people at the
ballot box. and now has been supplied,
~ the popular voice. the only elemen.
wanted - the happy cpnsumation of
reconstruction an executive ready and
wiling 10 enTJrce obedience to the laws
IL all sections, and secure to every person
vha ever grade, hue. or condition, the
ri; h whlchare luseparable from freedom
We may now consider the most iaipJr-
as substantially sctte,e,l There Is every
hope that the people of the Soath,
yieljling t. the properly expressed will
row, and hcncefGrth, render a complete
obedience 20 the law and that persecution
Of freedmen, that llu.,!tr aHl sJoial
ostracism OF loyalists, organized rapina
AMI i;:r esstiesS will vanish from the SET
ton forever. Should we, however, he
djssap pointed in this just expectation,
should the Spiri- Of rebellion and passion
continue to show itself, we may r. st
assured that neither sympathy with
treason or inbecility viii rule in the ex
ecutive councils; but that the entire
power Of the nation will be vigorously
used 10 VI ldlcate the majesty Of the ma
tion laws. Further difficulty we would
avoid we desire, dHd lcjU hare, perfect
peace. and if the Southern men will meet
US in hat spirit, friendship will come
with it Let the people Of the South no
'onger fal ely regarding us as their enc
mes, leave the lost cause" where the
fate of battle left it, let them not only
permit, but invite immigration, afford
protection and encouragement to every
department of industry, apply themselves
assduouSly to the arts of neace, and
speedily repair the ravages of war by de-
veioping the almost boundless resources
OF tlta.f beautiful country. Let them join
hands with Us Of the North, in brotherly
grasp. hanishing all prejuliceS and hat
re'i, and heartily cooperate with Us IN
the noble ana patriotic cndeavOr to CON
tribute TO the honor, peace, glory and
welfare of the whole Of our common
country.
CONCLUSION.
| cannot conclude this, my last annual
message, without expressing through you
to the people Of this State, my heartfelt
thanks for the generous confidence with
winch they have 80 often honored me.
} During the several terms OF office ! have
held by their suffrage, | have received
from them support. sympathy and en-
r cONgag ment which has greatly aided me
: hall have in the least degree conts ibut-
ed to the welfare and prosperity Of the
State, during my copue;tio with the ad
, mjnl,tration Of my affairs. it will be to
me a source OF life long qualification
We have been blessed, as q people, far
t beyond the average of mankind, and as
: a State have been proSpered to wonder
full degree Steeled to all sense OF gra-
titude must be the heart Of that len
who does not sincerely thank the Father
: of the Universe for the rich Gift lie has
bestowed upon US. Let us SO i've as to
merit the continuance of Divine favor.
10 His care, and the Guidance of Ills
e wisdom | commend you in the perform
ance of your duties as legislat ,rs and eli
tIzens, iervently praying that III the tll-
ture, as IN the past, God richest bles-