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State of the State 1857 Address Highlights Finances and Reforms
Governor outlines state prosperity, reports a December treasury balance of 477,058.53 across funds, and details general fund disbursements. Calls for reform in prison leasing, banking, university growth, deaf and blind institutes, and a broad program to reduce special legislation. Recommends central audits, general laws over local acts, and an early asylum for the insane.
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Senate
Assembly
Aga State
Sean Eae
Til! State
Bank Comptroller
TUL State University
the State University
Law School
Department of Civil Engineering
Wisconsin Institute For the Education of the Deaf and Dumb
Beind Institute
Wisconsin Institute For the Blind
IHE State Historical Society
State Historical Rociety
Commonwealth
Legislatares
County Boards of Supervisora
Andrew Proudfit
Mr. Prondfit
County Boards of Supervisors
Secretary of State
Genera
Congress
General Land Office