and firesides against the attack of a common enemy. To show the spirit and promptness of volunteer corps, I deem this an appropriate occasion to state that a volunteer corps of light infantry (styled the Washington Guards) were recently organized in the town of Milwaukee. Immediately after the receipt of their arms and equipments, they tendered their services to the Executive of the Territory, stating that they were ready to take the field, should their services be required.They, on that occasion, evinced a spirit of patriotism highly creditable to them, and worthy of imitation. The Indians on our frontiers appear peaceably disposed, with the exception of the Winnebagoes. Frequent complaints were made during the past year, of their committing depredations on the property of the inhabitants of the frontier. settlements. The complaints of the citizens of the Territory were forwarded to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. I urged upon that department the necessity of a mounted force to remove the Winnebagoes to the neutral country. I received a letter from the Commissioner in September last, stating that the Sub-Indian Agent of the Winnebagoes had been instructed by his department to have the intruding Winnebagoes removed from Wisconsin. Since then I have not been advised that any steps have been taken by the sub-agent for their removal. I received a letter from Gen. Brooke, of the United States army, commanding the 3d military department, dated on the 19th of October, stating that a company of United States Dragoons would occupy Fort Crawford early in November last. That movement has failed. A memorial from the citizens of Crawford county, addressed to the President of the United States, has been forwarded to him, complaining of the continued depredations of the Winnebagoes on the property of the citizens of that county, and of their having killed a peaceable citizen in a neighboring county, and requesting that United States troops might again occupy Fort Crawford. I have addressed the President a letter on the subject of the memorial referred to, and have sustained the views of the memorialists; and expressed my views to him as to the proper course, in my opinion, to be taken in relation to the removal of the Winnebago Indians from the neutral country they now occupy. One company of United States Dragoons stationed either at Fort Crawford or Fort Winnebago, would be sufficient to remove all Indian intruders from Wisconsin. The Winnebago Indians pay no regard to their treaty stipulations with the government; they appear reckless and unprincipled, and unless the proper steps are taken to remove them from where they are now located, or restrain them within the limits of their own country, there is danger to be apprehended that they will be brought into collision with the frontier inhabitants of the Territory. A memorial from the Legislative Assembly, addressed to the Secretary of War, expressing the wishes of the people of the Territory, on the subject of our Indian relations, would no doubt have a good effect. I submit, for your information, the report of the Adjutant General of the militia. His report commences with the first organization of the militia under the territorial government.The suggestions of the Adjutant General, as to the changes in the present laws for the government of the militia, I recommend to your favorable consideration. In conclusion, it remains for me to tender to the Legislative Assembly, my hearty co-operation in every well directed effort to promote the public good; trusting that we shall all feel how much we need the wisdom that comes from above, to enable us to direct our deliberations as to best promote the happiness and prosperity of the people of Wisconsin. MADISON, January 6th, 1846. HENRY DODGE. After the delivery of the message, his Excellency the Governor retired from the Representatives' Hall. On motion of Mr. Strong, The Convention adjourned. Mr. Burnett moved that the House adjourn until half two o'clock P. M. ; Which was decided in the affirmative. And a division having been called for, There were ayes 13-noes 12. past So the House adjourned until half past two o'clock, P. M. HALF PAST TWO O'CLOCK, P. M. Mr. Mooers offered the following resolution: Resolved, That seven hundred and fifty copies of the Governor's message be printed in the English language and two hundred and fifty copies in the German language, provided that the German copies can be procured at the same expense of the English." Mr. Burnett moved to amend the resolution by striking out. the number of copies to be printed in the German language; Which was decided in the negative. And the ayes and noes having been called for, Those who voted in the affirmative were, Messrs. Brown, Burnett, Cruson, Hoard, Parker, Phelps, Pole and Wooster-8. Those who voted in the negative were, Messrs. Barstow, Billings, Brawley, Clapp, Crawford, Dennis, Earll, Fisher, Graves, Jackson, Jones, MaGone, Mooers, Morrow, Sheldon, Thomas and Darling, (Speaker.)-17. Mr. Thomas moved to amend the resolution by striking out "two hundred and fifty copies," in the last part of the resolution and inserting "three hundred and fifty copies ;" Which was decided in the negative. And the question having been put on the adoption of the resolution, It was decided in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. Dennis, Ordered, That two hundred copies of the Adjutant General's report, accompanying the Governor's message, be printed. Mr. Cruson moved that the resolution relative to the election of chaplain be now taken up; Which was agreed to. Mr. MaGone moved that the said resolution be laid on the table, and that the House now proceed to elect a chaplain by ballot; Which was agreed to. Messrs. MaGone and Jackson were appointed tellers. Mr. Jackson nominated the Rev. Mr. Harvey. And the ballots having been taken and counted, the tellers reported that twenty-six votes had been given for the said office, of which No person having received a majority of all the votes given, the Speaker declared that no choice had been made. Mr. Cruson moved that the House now proceed to a second ballot; Which was agreed to. Mr. Mooers nominated the Rev. Mr. Miner. Mr. MaGone nominated the Rev. Rufus Spaulding. Mr. Jackson nominated the Rev. Mr. Harvey. And the ballots having been taken and counted, the tellers reported that twenty-six votes had been given, of which No person having received a majority of all the votes given, the Speaker declared that no choice had been made. Mr. Mooers moved that the House adjourn; Which was agreed to. And a division having been called for, There were ayes 13-noes 11. So the House adjourned until to-morrow at 10 o'clock. A. M. Notices were given for leave to introduce bills of the following titles: By Mr. Sheldon. A bill giving further time to appeal from the decisions of Judges of Probate. Also, A bill relating to the confession of judgments in the district courts. By Mr. Crawford. A bill to repeal the license law for the sale of ardent spirits. 66 By Mr. Burnett. A bill to amend an act entitled an act concerning replevin." Also, A bill to amend an act entitled "an act to provide the means to pay the public debt of the Territory," approved February 24th, 1845. Also, A bill to repeal the several acts therein named. Also, A bill in addition to an act entitled " an act to amend an act of the revised statutes entitled 'an act concerning the writ of attachment,'" approved February 15, 1842. By. Mr. Cruson. A bill to abolish the office of county collector. By Mr. Thomas. A memorial to Congress relative to the even numbered sections in the canal lands. By Mr. Hoard. A bill to organize the board of county commissioners in the several counties now governed by county government. By Mr. Brown. A bill to amend the law now in force relating to justices of the peace. By Mr. Morrow. A bill to alter the time of holding the general annual election. A message from the Council by their Secretary: "Mr. Speaker-The Council have appointed Messrs. Moses M. Strong and Frank of the select committee on their part to act in conjunction with such as this House may appoint on so much of the Governor's message as relates to State Government under the resolution of the two Houses of yesterday." The Speaker appointed Messrs. Morrow, Mooers, Sheldon and Burnett of the committee on the part of the House under the resolution referred to in the above message. Mr. Burnett introduced the following resolution; |