The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-05-14
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Ihe HcnordoIe Senate and House Of Fehre.
hreseDfafipes Of the STATE or Rhode -Isldnd.
III is the boast and pride Of the citizens Of
the United States Of A mefies, hat thew slons
OF all the nations of the earth, sie privileged
in choosing whom they will, 70 watch over
their affairs, and 10 direct in their public
councils. This inheritance was beausathed
us by our fathers, and we are bound 70 trsns-
NIT the blessing, unim paired, 10 pesterity.
In reviewing the political events Of nations,
we have mUch reason. To- be thsnkful 10 ,ho
Supreme Ruler Of the Universe, for cssuur
our 10, in this " .Nesv World" for here alone
RATIONAL liberty isenjped. Here we behold
the asylum OF tho oppressed--a country grow
'ng IN wealth, population and virtue, ,rs sspect.
I'd abroad and admired a, hcme.-st pcacn
with oil nations, and having entaneling ali.
anees with none--possessihg a scharacter for
wisdom, valor and Jus,ice--our public bur.
ihens daily lessening, and our empire peace.
ably extending, with rapidity unparalleled
in the history of nations.
bscb, ,ieliow-ciuzens,i is the situation of our
common country, at the time we are en,rost.
co with the political destinies Of Rhode. .l- &.
and. Er 1t our care to preserve her fiphss
In me participation of those blessings.
''nough ne ciangor Of arms during ,ho
ia'o connict win Great Britain has not been
nea'd ~ our immeeiate hrc.sides, We, tho
cH'zens OF this STATE have not Seen exenp,
from shs'o OF the public burrens thew
have however, contributed their hrtion 10
the public wants, with apromptnessNrcom.
ing freemen, determined to maintain Mo. 4.
late The principles declared by the ssges os
1875. Though demagogues may have a.
: teruptcd to make a stalking horse of the ne,
~seaits.o oC h.- k-
NAMED true 10 themselves and their country,
and have kept In view its honor and indepeu~
dence. r'
The philar hropist will regre, the frequen.
recurrence OF wars, which tend TO impoverish
and demoralize society bU, We should rscol-
lect they alweys spriog from the degenrrsey
OF man and that defensive war is not only
just but even necessary. The nsmes Of
GREENE, of PERHY, Of" ALLEN, ed other
heroes, by offering themselves in the front Of
battle, in defence OF their counIy's rights,
have been seen covered with glory, and will
ever DO remembered by their grateful eoun-
trymen.
II is true that peculiar occurrences have
caused Temporary embarrass ment to some Of
our enixeps but is confidently hoped tbat
the approaching season will dispei them, and
q PlCuNilof StObU kUClV IdOOJS.
According to tho ancient usages Of this
state, the present session Of the legislature
will be limited to the election OF officers for
the ensuing year. In performing this part
OF our duty, trust we shall divest ourselves
OF all party animosities, and carefully ipvcsii-
gale and decide on the merits Of the esndi-
dates ~ this criterion only" .1re they hsn.
est, eofaoie, snd fdifAfui 10 fhs constitution"
On this occasion l cannot omi, calling your
particular attention to the judiciary dtpa.,-
meDi OF this state. lathe system perfect in
oil IT'S parts? Does cve,y man, sceordipg 10
c . i'll Of rights. obtain justice, freely, COM
plieIy, promptly snd without delay II on
a review Of this subject, amendments are
deemed expedient, I would sugges, Cor your
eousidera,ion, whether the prsst ct time does
no, afford an opportunity. -
Ills fact, estsbiished BY experience, that
an enlightened and oprishl judiciary, eonsi.
iutss main pillar in the edifce Of freedom.
Whatsvails the name Of libspy, is cur per
sons and property are Gnpro,ee,ed either
from violence, the laws delay. or an snesf-
certainty OF judicial opibions
On this hrst OCCASION Of my adore ssisg 200,
il may no, be smis 10 give this publis sssurs
ance, that a, all times win endesyor fsfth-
fully fo administer the FseeuIiye functions
vested IN rn. and will - rfuily contrib ute