The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-01-25
CUR MADISON LETTER.
MADISON, Jan. 18th 1872.

UlAOlSON, Cdu' Jun iCfA'
Ed. TRIBUNE Our usually quiet city
has once again assumed the appearance
of hustle and activity, consequent ON the
re-assembling of our worthy Legislature.
From early in the month, until last Tues
day night, the trains were daily, more Or
less, loadt d with dead heads" all OF
whom, owing to the hberality ~ of our
Railroad managers, were furnished with
a-small rectangular piece of pasteboard
upon which is printed a permit to travel
upon any line, operated by said Compan-
les, free gratis &C." during the session
of TO. OF course every one knows that
these trifling presents are given out OF
pure disinterestedncss, and only with the
view Of assisting our poorly paid Legs
lators.
The managers 'know how it is them
selves, and judging that the pecuniary
situation Of many Of our worthy members
pocket books would not admit Of weekly
visits to their families, have adopted this
p'lilantnropical method of assisting them
by the pass system, which by the way i:
quite a pleasing system, especially when
one has the chance to test it often.
During Tuesday night and Wednesday
morning the enquiries for board and lodg
ing Cor one with some nice private family
were quite numerous The hotels, not
withstanding their rather exhorbitant
charges, were crowded for a few days
not entirely with members, of course, for
our hotels are not so lilliputian-like as
only to contain the members Of the Leg
islature, but the usual army Of Office
seekers and suckers,-only little mo
numerous perhaps-were In attendance
to urge their claims, many Of whom were
doomed to disappointment. One poor
fellow [ saw. who, encouraged by prom
ises from his friends. (?) of situation,
but who, in the distribution of favors
failed to draw prize, really felt sorry,
for he took disappointment Sc much to
heart; but such is life.
Wednesday, the first day of the ses-
sion, but little was done except to ''ol-
jamie, as your worthy Senator would
express it. In the Assembly, the Hon.
Daniel Hall, of Watertown, was elected
speaker, and the clerk, Sergeant at Arms
and Assistant, were the same as last win
ter.
In the Senate, the Hon. Chas. G..
Williams, of GAINESVILLE, was unanimously
elected President, pro tenn. Senator
Williams also occupied this same position
last winter and in every way proved him
self an efficient and competent officer.
He is one of the leading members Of the
GAINESVILLE bar, and he stands a fair
chance of representing his District in
Congress next term, and better candi-
date for the position, could not be elect
ed. He is an easy, fluent and very pleas
ing speaker, and never fails, when ad-
dressing an audience. to control their en-
tire attention.
For Clerk Of the Senate, J. III. Wag-
goner, for Asst, s. f. Hammond, for
Sergeant at Arms, W. d. Hoard, Ass t
Sergeant, W. q. Hyde, were elected.
Capt. j. IL. Waggoner, acted as ASS
Clerk last winter, and gave general sat
isfaction and without doubt will prove an
efficient and obliging Clerk. The balance
OF the officials and their assistants, are
well chosen and fully competent to fill
their respective positions satisfactorily.
Among the members of each house.
are quite a number Of the most noted
Lawyers and Legislators of our State, and
as whole, the present Legislature will
bear comparison With any former one.
since the organization of our State Gov
eminent.
Gov. G. G. Washbun delivered his
first annual message before the two
Houses, in joint convention, on Thurs
day afternoon. 1t was quite lengthy,
but withal quite Interesting and several
recommendations made, will require the
early attention of CUR Legislature.
The notorious chippewa Dells In
7estigation Committee are still in ses-
sion, and on Friday bill was passed to
expedite their labors, by authority to
compel the attendance of persons who
had hitherto refused to appear before
Committee. The whole affair will with.
out doubt prove farce, and nothing will
come oft, but the forming OF huge bill
of expenses for the State to foot.
Nothing further of Importance was
done during the past week, but the pres
entation of a number of bills, among
which, was one that will probably cal
forth some lively discussion, viz: a bill
to provide against the evils resulting from
the sale of intoxicating liquors." Some
o. the penalties and restrictions are ride
ulous, but as space forbids any comment
on this subject this week, l must leave it
for some future time. HENRY.