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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1851
Page
4
The governor presents a fiscal report noting state finances sound with a surplus, urges tax reform to base levies on tangible property, and discusses county administration. He reviews education progress, supports normal schools, university debt limits, and calls for renewed funding to complete the normal department building and support teaching institutes.
The state faces delays in appraising swamp lands and executing Congress grants from 1850. Recommendations urge executive authority for examinations and funding. Progress on Fox and Wisconsin rivers includes Portage Canal and related works with dredging, dam repairs, and rapids improvements. Sales figures show acres sold and remaining, with ongoing efforts to secure further Congressional action and renew boards of public works and land officers.
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