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Newspaper
Madison City Express
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1843
Page
2
A long sequence of names and committees outlines state legislative actions. Motions address budgetary and territorial questions, with references to governor messages, appropriations, and restructuring. The record notes a resolution to copies of the governor’s message and a clerical request, plus amendments and adoption details.
The record outlines bills discussed in council, including extensions of fines, redemption provisions, and amendments. It notes motions, tabled items, and referrals to the committee on judiciary and other topics, with references to names like Mr Strong, Mr Tartin, and Mr Baker.
Debates on reducing a lump of 70,000 dollars for the present session. Proposals seek an early report on expenses, a plan to print the house and its journals, and a committee to examine publishing methods. Members Dulther Pith and Durlett push amendments while a list of supporters and opponents is recorded.
The council discussed a petition from Shubal Lewis and others seeking reform of town governance for common schools. Mr Chyne gave notice to introduce a bill to provide for funds from agencies raised for school support, and a joint resolution on committee assignment was adopted. The report requested further committee actions and specified a need to define sections for expenses.
The council notes on December 1, 1243 discuss an inquiry into pedienes of equalingy and relief of insccit dubtors. Mr Frank hints at seeking leave to introduce a bill to support common schools. Mr Martin reports introducing a measure to Congress for improving the Fox and Wisconsin rivers.
Legislative assembly proceedings note a bill to amend the Fox River Improvement Company charter. Mr Strong proposes a joint regulation concerning establishing a mail route from Milwaukee through Mukwonago to Mineral Point, with towns along the way mentioned.
Debated resolution notes that postage for letters and newspapers sent to the Wisconsin Territory is to be paid from federal appropriations. It analyzes land grants for the Milwaukee and Rock River canal, mortgages, tax sales, and the legality of selling lands before full payment. The governor’s report questions whether lands mortgaged to fund canal work can be taxed prior to full payment, urging Congress to reconsider the bill.
The document discusses whether tax changes and contract obligations in lands sold by the United States before statehood can be altered or taxed by new state law. It cites treaties, articles of the compact, and opinions by J D Doty and J Meigs on whether such sales are protected from retroactive taxation or changes after certificates issue and payments.
On motion of Mr. Barker, Resolution No. 6 (C) joint resolution relative to the expenses of the sessions of the legislative assembly in December 1842 and January 1843 was taken up and passed.
Dec 12 1843 the House of Representatives reports it is not expedient to act now on voting on state government for Michigan jurisdiction west of a line from Lake Michigan. The body discharges a member, adopts a judiciary committee resolution to study chancery act amendments, and considers bills on canal land redemption and timber penalties while scheduling future measures for school land leases and canal land security.
A Baltimore Young Men committee informs Mr Clay of plans to hold a Young Men's Whig Convention in Baltimore and seeks a banner staff cut from Ashland timber. Clay replies eagerly promising to cut a staff and forward it, noting the plan to ratify nominations and the choice of Baltimore as a suitable host city.
The text extols Henry Clay as a heroic political leader and the greatest man in national life. It lauds his moral courage oratory and patriotism while recounting personal friendships with figures like James Madison Silas Wright and Col. Johnson. The letter defends Clay against rivals and argues Texas annexation would threaten the Union. It urges perseverance and industry as the path to success.
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