Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-06-26
SPEEC
OF Governor LANGDON to the Legis-
laturc OF New. Hampshire. delivered on

! iatu'c ot eW'f1dHf)SnlrcS ucutcrcu on
:. the 9Th inst.
Ges,tleme,i Of ne Senafe, and Genfismen Of
me House Of Reysr escnfctiues.
In Obedience to the call Of my fellow ci-
tizens, who have Thought proper by their
Tree suifrages TO chooscr,e theft chief ex-'
ecutive magistrate for the present year,
have found it incumbent on me to accept
the imppriaqt trust, and shall attendto the
duties OF the Office, with AL that fidelity
which ITS great responsibility demands.
regret that my talents are not more
equal 10 the>ssation, but such e. have,
shall be most faithfully employed in CO.
operating With you TO protect and secure
the freedom, Independence s. happiness of
the people.
| IL Is greatly to be lamenfed that for
some years past our ci,izens have been so
much divided nlheir political sentiments.
ih,s makes IT in Some measure necessa
~ for me to declare mine.
consider nyscifa rcpubI;can. and have
uniformly Gas Far as have been able) from
the year I775 to this dsy, supported The
principles Of free ELECTIVE government of
the people, from whom all ourpower and
authority originate, being fully CONVINCED
that republican government faithfully
administered, is the strongest, the frcest
and the best that has ever yet been expe-
rienced.
The constitution OF the United States
guarantees TO each state republican form
oi government; * here permit me to CON.
gratulate you and the rest Of my fellow
citizens, that the general Affairs Of the uni
<4t f,r A.. a A..
virtuous and magnanimous administrati-
on, in which I do not hesitate TO say, the
people may place their utmost confidence.
When we look around and view the un-
psralle'eti happiness of our country; the
civil and religious liberty W.. enjoy avri-
culture, commerce and manufactures fiou
rlsoIng; the general tranQuiNiy that pre-
walls {; the immense acquisition OF terrific
ry by The cessicn OF I.onisisns, ard The
complete Arrangement of the finances OF
the United States in short psosperi,y an
pearing in every direction ;--surely we
have the greatest reason for thapkfiilness
ard gratitude io the Supreme ds2ascr Of
fii events, for SO many inesliinable bles-
sings
| II would be unnecessary for me 10 ,al,e
up your time in saying any Thing Of FL.
reign affairs, as those relations are co.G
ded 20 our general overnment.-Com.
1 ing as YOU do, gentlemen fcr all paris
OF The state, YOU must IF course be much
better acquainted with the wants and
wishes OF our constituents. than am able
to point out. Should II be your d-,.r-
riinaticn to hold another session or IN.
Legislature this year. the present or course
would he of short durs,iSn, as little else
Than the immediate local prudential mat
,ers OF The state, with The unfinished bu.
| siness oFthe last session, would claim your
attention at this time.
shall only mention that the state OF
the treasury will be laid before you, ycur
wisdom viii determine whether anv and
what sum OF money it will be necessary
TO raise Tue current year. In pabIic or in
private corcerns. economy is very dssirea
bic, but at the same tirae such SIMS Of
rooney should be raised, as will sufficient
~ answer the cxigercies of the state.
Could think the present session would
continue long enough, should urge the
necessity Of making some further arr
rangement FOR establishing our militia un-
on more respectable footing, as cons;.
der It the highest importance but wbe.
ther mis- Business can be taken up, with
pr!opriety, this session, is for your deter
minsticn.
shall with pleasure concur with you
IN al such acls and resolves as YOU NAV
think proper 10 pass, which shall appea,
LOT Inc safety and advantage Of The ci,i
zcns' and unite with you in The best en-
beavers to harmonize the public mind b,
making every exerlion TO promote Tho
tranquility and happiness Of our conpiry.
JOHN LANCDON.
STATE Of .N5'rv- Howfshire,
Concord, Jan. 8, 1905.