Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1877-01-13
Governor Croswen,s inaugural.

Governor Croswell delivered his in
augural message Friday OF last week.
He opens by reciting the wonderful
growth and resources of the state, and
the many blessings we have, as people.
enjoyed, for all of which, he says. it is fit
ting and proper that we should make
devout acknowledgement of our graft
tude to God. He remarks that the pub
lie debt of the state is comparatively
light, and that the provisions already
made are meeting it faster than it falls
due.
He recommends that, as there are large
balances remaining i'm the treasury from
unexpended appropriations, and which
are not needed for the purposes they
were set apart for, that some legislation
be had to divert them to other uses, and
that that they may hereafter be returned
to the treasury, after certain length of
time has elapsed.
He suggests that some action be taken
by the Legislature to make the assess
men's of the different counties more
equal, and says that the inequality of
assessments is common complaint, and
also recommends that some measure he
inaugnrated to enforce the provisions of
the constitution in regard 10 personal
property-that it being easily concealed.
millions of dollars i'm value annually es-
capes taxation. and the burdens of en-
plcyments and industries. whose effects
are visible, are greatly and unjustly in
creased thereby.
lie recommends a simplification and
Improvement OF the law relating to tax
sales, and that as notifications of much
Importance. and of radical nature. at
feeling laws, for the assessment and col
lection of taxes, and laws for the exec,-
ton and registration of conveyances
onghsto be made with great care, and
only after much thoughtful investigation.
he suggests that they be referred to a
special commission consisting of three
men of ability and experience to careful
ly put /" form and submit such amend
ments and changes as may seem desira-
Bile and wise. for the action of the Leris-
lature hereafter.
The Governor recommends that. as
the stale capitol is progressing toward
complexion. some action should be
taken looking TO the adornment of the
capitol grounds, and suggests that they
be improved so as to form valuable DO.
tanical garden under the management OF
the agricultural college.
He also suggests that the judicial cir
cults be reOrganized with better regard
to population and territory. and thus Sc
cure more equal division in the labor of
the circuit judges.
He commends a modification of the
criminal laws of the state, so as TO make
them more uniform. and less tyranical.
and says that majority of the convicts
are in prison for taking sums less than
go. One man is serving term of years
for forging an order Tor the trifiing sum
of 50, and another. recently discharged.
served term in state prison for larceny
OF an article worth less than dollar. an.l
that the apparent injustice of sentences
of this kind is made the groundwork for
burdening the Executive Of the state
with applications for clemency.
He recommends that more stringent
measures should be adopted to prevent
the bribing of electors and the corrupt
use of money as means for buying or
influencing votes.
He refers to the liquor law. and as ii
has not yet had time to be fairly tested,
suggests thu it be maintained i'm full
force.
He also refers briefly to the recommend
ations of Gov. Bagley. and submits them
as the recommendations of one whose
thoughtful. careful. and unselfish consid-
Grafton Of the interests of the state en-
titles him to speak with an authority be-
yond that which is conferred by the
official position, and concludes as follows
"And now, as we enter upon the admin
istration of the duties which the people
of the state have enjoined upon us, lei
US remember that the Importance of the
work demands our best services. We
are, tor Il brief period. ut the head of /:
popular government, whose welfare rests
largely upon the fidelity of its public SER
wants. With keen vigilence thoroughly
Investigate for yourselves every subject
of legislation. Insist upon honesty anJ
economy everywhere in the state service
Avoid the creation of unnecessary offices
and the lavish expenditure of money
Enact wholesome laws to develop the re-
sources of the state and build up its in
stitutIons, and you will have discharged
your duties in manner worthy OF re-
membrance. | shall be happy To coop
crate with you in all legislation which
shall serve to accomplish these ends"
Church Services.
We are glad to announce that Rev. T..
NJ. Thompson. pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, returned to the village
last Thursday evening. and will resume
+ his DastOrate at onoe conSaorIaptlv oo,.