Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-03-02
From he Missouri Advocate.
sT LOUIS IN az ler


Fresident of the Senate pro-tempore,
convened atSt. Charles, the temporary
seat of government. on the 10Th inst,
and the House being organized, COM
e munication ftom the Acting Governor,
informing them of the necessity of a
special session, sc. The House then
proceeded to count the votes given for
Governor; and having ascertained and
made known the result, the Governor
elect, on the goth, was qualified, and
communicated to the Legislature the
following Message.
feii0zs. Cia-ens Of he Senate aud
Of the House Of Rep, esemaaucs
The generous confidence OF my countrymen,
that has assigned me to fill the station vacated
by the death OF my able and much lamented
predecessor, deserves my highest thank fulness,
and demands the utmsot exertlon of my feeble
abilities TO merit its continuance.
As il will always be my chief object in the
discharge of the important duties conhded to
me, to promote The welfare Of our yet infant
state, trust that if in aught err, shall re-.
ceive the charitable construction of my fellow
citizens; and that they will never be compelled
to dIstrust the purity OF my motives, or believe
me swayed by party or personal consideration
+, II is only adhering to our constitution IN its
strictest construction, that hope to merit the
appreciation OF my fellow -cItlZens. due re-
gard to the provisions of that Instrument, limit.
ing each department within its proper sphere,
and guaranteeing the rights Of individuals, will
preserve harmony and insure prosperity.
regard the union of the states with the high
est veneratlon.' In addition to the many com.
plicated questions OF right, power and JurIs
a. al, bet Pr.i
and 81 ate governments, the state oil Missouri
has peculiar connection with the union, grow
ing out of the control that belongs to the gene
raj government, over d large portion OF our
soil, our lead mines and the Indian tribes in our
neighbourhood and within our limits Ii be-
comes therefore, IN my opinion our essential in
terest, we'll as duty, that whist we guard,
with vligant attention. Our state lights and COM
stiutlonal land marks. We show generous con
fdence on the administration OF the general
government
We have reason to believe that in short
time, the control possessed over our mines and
other peculiar sources of wealth, will be ADAM
1oned by the federal government, and our Cit.
zens be permitted to hold by permanent tenure
the lands i'll which they can 'loIo have so snial
an interest - That our interest, and that OF The
United States would be greatly advanced b,
suffering these to become the property OF IndI-
vlduals, have no doubt independent of the
desirable object of having Population own
ing the fee simple OF the soil, rather than de-
pendent tenantry, the capital necessary tor a
complete Development OF our nine al riches,
will only be employ ed when its possessors are
safely and permanently established. When
thus developed, large popu,auon Will be
maintained dependent for the necessarles OF
life on the agricultural part of the community,
creating for it market at home, and giving to
industry quickening influence that VIII be
felt in the remotest parts of our state; whilst
the United States viii, from the increased
wealth OF Our cuzens, derive greater and more
permanent advantages that can arise from the
present policy
It's hoped that the measures adopted for the
improvement OF the navigation OF The M,ssisslp-
pi River will be so extended as to embrace the
Missouri as far as our western, and tie Mlssis
sippi. as our northern boundary The naviga-
sion OF these rivers is OF lncacuiable advantage
10 the fertile and popuious parts ct our state,
through which they pass-and it is also to be
hoped, that every possible assistance will De at
forded by the general government to our Sis
ter state Illinois, IN the completion OF the con-
templated canal, connecting the waters OF the
Illinois River with Lake Michigan. BY this
great work Missouri may expect advantages,
but intevor TO those to be derived to limos
herself These measures we have reason TO
believe, will be Persevered in; and as we are
blessed with soil OF uncommon fertiity,
climate congenlal TO health, and the most va
liable vegetable productions, noble streams
running through every part OF our state, the
greatest abundance OF the richest numerals. 4
profitable and increasing commerce with our
Mexican and Indian neighb0lS, communica'
ton with our great western port New orleans,
free from the interruptions that embarrass our
rivals at market, population vlrtuous indus
trous, and enterprislng, 1t must be by some sig
nal abuse of these gifts OF Providence, 1t Mis-
souri does not, at no remote period, rise INTO
great commonwta lth, the happy abode OF MIL
hons of freemen.
Assembled as you now are, for Especial pur-
pose, and whilst the effect OF the laws passed
at your late session IS but partially known, II is
believed you will not deem It advisable TO enter
upon general legislation With this impression
snail not now submit my views upon thai sub
.ject, but will briefly express to you my ideas
OF what deem the true policy to be pursued
by the rulers of this state and by The people.
Surrounded by the most powerful and war
like tribes OF Indians, it becomes duty vt the
first importance TO be prepared at all times tor
defence: TO insure which well armed, Orga'
nized and disciplined militia is indlspensIDiy
necessary. I he strictest economy should be
observed in the public expenditures; that the
burdens on the people, may be reduced to the
smallest practicable amount No attempts
should be made to discharge debts by legisla.
zion or to lnterfere with the obligation OF con.
tracts. Our paper money should be gradually
withdrawn from circulation Education, and
,be d fusion of useful knowledge, the encour-
srement and Improvement OF agriculture,
aho,,l1 r.c.iva the greatest attention, A faith