The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1875-08-19

compelled to contest for the Executive
Department. In 1857, the Legislature
and Executive Department were III pos
session of the Republicans, with most of
the State officers against that party. 1t
was not until 1860, that the Republican
party obtained full control of the affairs
of State.
In what condition did the Republican
party find the State? 1t was merely n
State organization, with no development
of institutions that now give it rank
among the first States in the Union. Its
State Capitol was mere shell ; its State
University was one in name only, with
out students to any extent, and without
popularity, if it bad reached respectable
ity ; there was no Insane Hospital ; only
q location for Blind Asylum, q Deaf
and Dumb Institute, and State Prison
there was no Reform School Tor Boys ;
in fine, no State Benevolent or Charita-
bic Institutions, whatever and the
State Treasury empty, and State war
rants at a discount of from 10 to 25 per
cent.
In obtaining control of State Affairs,
the Republican party went vigorously to
work to improve in these matters and
what was the result of the action of that
party?
A new State Capitol has been erected,
which is an honor to the State and
every citizen takes just pride in it. 1t
is reco5nized as one of the most tasty.
substantial, and convenient State Capt.
tolls in the country and its cost was
only about $3.50, 600, beyond all ques-
ton the cheapest building Of its charac-
ter, ever constructed in the United
States. The grounds about the Capitol
have been improved, and surrounded
with substantial and elegant iron
fence, rendering the Wisconsin Capitol
and its surroundings the most charming
spot in the State, and the admiration of
all strangers who visit our Capitol City.
That most unfortunate class Of all peo-
pie, the insane, have had provided for
their comfort and care two large Hospi-
tails capable of accommodate ting some
700 patients. No State in the the Union
can point with more pride to it Hospit
ais for the Insane. than Wisconsin.
The blind, and the deaf and dumb of
the State. have also had ample provision
made for their education the soldiers
orphans were provided with a Home,
and home comforts f; and supplied with
the blessings of a good education until
they arrived at an age when they were
deemed capable Of supporting themsel-
yes. They do not go into the world ig
norant, but well educated, and capable
of taking rank among the first citizens
of the State. A magnificent State Prison
has been erected and Reform School
for Boys, where the wicked and deserted
boys of the State receive discipline and
instruction best calculated for their Re
form, and to make them respectable and
useful citizens.
More important still-the Educational
interests of the State have been system
affixed, promoted and elevated to high
standard The University now ranks
among the first Educational Institutions
in the country. Four large buildings
have been erected and filed to the ut
most capacity, and q fifth building is
now in process of construction. In this
Institution, young ladies and gentlemen
are given equal privileges and advan-
tages to obtain a liberal education.
-Four State Normal School Buildings
have been erected, and they in sue.
| cessful operation, preparing teachers
and giving them thorough knowledge
of their duties. The common school
system, which lies ut the foundation of
our education and greatness us State
has been promoted III liberal and en-
| Eghtened manner, So that no child in
| the State need grow up without learning
| how to read and write, and to obtain
such knowledge of arithmetic as will
enable him to enter intelligently into the
business walks of life.
We have thus noted some of the lead
ing elements of greatness that have
| grown up under the fostering care of
| Republican rule. To bring about this
| elevated condition Of things has required
| energy, and large expenditure of mon
ey. But the money has been judicious-
| ~ and economically expended. These
vast improvements have been fully paid
| for as they progressed. No debt hangs
over the state on their account and in
| the vast receipts and disbursements of
money during Republican rule, not a
cent has been lost; no defalcation in
any department no charge of corrup-
| ton on the part of Republican State Of
| fclals can be maintained no extrava-
| gance in expenditure of money in the
erection of our numerous public build
lngs can be shown all has been fair
and just the full equivalent for every
| dollar expended has been realized by
the state honesty and economy have
been exercised in every department of
our state government.
In addition to the carrying on of these
vast improvements, during the Republi-
can reign, the State performed most
nobly its full share in crushing out the
Democratic rebellion. No State made
better provision for its soldiers, and no
State sent better soldiers into the army,
than did Wisconsin This is universally
admitted. Wisconsin's troops were upon
every battle field, and they never failed
TO do their full duty to themselves, their
country and State.
Such are, in brief, some of the results
OF Republicanism in Wisconsin. Let
the people read and reflect upon them.
The record is noble and proud one
for any party. SO great accomplish
ments, with such fidelity and honesty
on the part of officials, is rare, ain any
country; and to the Republican party
IN Wisconsin belongs the credit of this
glorious record. This cannot be sue
cessfully contradicted. That party
capable of so great and such noble ac-
comphshments should be sustained and
encouraged by people profiting by
them, does not admit of a doubt. A lit
tie reflection will convince the people
that the Republican party is the true
party OF progress and reform, the party
upon which the country must depend
for its advance in growth and prosperity.
Accident, two years ago, deprived the
people of this State of the benefits of
this party for a term /; but the determin-
ed viii the strong sense of the people
of the State viii restore that party to
power, by an overwhelming majority of
their votes in November next.
THERE were Il, 29S, COO postal-cards
issued during the month of July on the
retIuisItISn of pOStmaSterS This Is the