Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-01-08

.,ru.,ed 70 The contemplated canals. But, ad-i
mining wha, is peremptorily denied, that the |
;rcoms from The former does not exceed some |
hing more than per cent, vet II VIII even theh |
he evident that the State viii gain two and
h.H ner cent by the operation, rs loans can De |
,,rorured ON her credit at four and a hall per-
cent.
lis remarked BY New York paper, on This
mar, of the message /" that the position laid
down by the Governor that our canals and oth>
err internal improvements ought not to be look
ed to as expedients to fill the Golfers OF me
State, so as to oblige the persons who make
use of them TO pay all the taxes and bear all
the burdens Of the state, is Derfectly sound
finley pay the interest Of the money expended
in their construction and the cost OF the keep
ing them in repair, it is pretty certain PROOF
tina, the money has not been unprohtably laid
out"
The agriculture Of the State is referred to-
and the cultivation ofhemp, FAX and tobacco
recommended.
legislative encouragement for the discovery
Of coal, which is supposed to exist IN vast
ouastities within the territory OF New forH'
is requested.
The Penlten,iary of the State is said to be IN
a aourishing condition, and in no need OF 'e-
eislative aid. The establishment OF sPeeia'
aud exclusive peni,entiary for female conviets'
hovever, is deemed an object worthy OF favora-
bic consideration, and the Governor believes
that public opinion, duly enlightened, would
sustain this measure as coincidcnt with the
elearest prescriptions of humanity and policy
The laws concerning duelling, are recon-
mended 10 the consideration OF the legislature,
as also the enactment Of more severe ones on
the same subject.
The defects Of the state judiciary system are
exposed, and a remedy proposed. Education
is favourably noticed, and the Importance Of
infant schools enforced.
The Governor, after referring to the just
claims of the surviving soldiers Of the ReVol
ton, and the debt that we owe them, concludes
the message in the following digni6ed manner
We are now called upon to perform the high
est duties and the most important functions
which can fall TO the lot Of human beings: su
perintending the welfare and promoting The
happiness OF populous and wide spread com
munity. 1t is TO be hoped that we will process
to the execution Of this momentous trust witt
a correspondent appreciation, with suitable
disposition, wiki exalted feelings and with en-
eree,ic faculties. Every man has right Il
form, to cherish, and TO express his own OPT
Mons, and if errors of the understanding are t
be the subject Of reproaeb and hostility, thrr
can escape denunciatisn and prescription. 1
is aDxiously expected that our utmost effort
twill oe directed 10 heal the animosities, to soft
EN- the asperities, and 10 pacify The agitation
Of the community. We are Inhabitants Of tn,
same land, children of the same country, heirs
Of the same inheritance, connected by iden,it!
of interest, similarity Of language and commu
nifty of descent, by the sympathies of religion
and by all the ligaments which can bind MAJ
to man in the closest bonds Of friendship ano
alliance. Let Us then enter Oh the discharg,
of our exalted and solemn duties, by course
Of conduc, worthy Of ourselves and our coun.
try, which will deserve the applause OF GU,
constituents, ensure the appreciation of on,
consciences, aud call down the benedictions o.
the Supreme Ruler Of the Universe.
/ DE WITT CLINTON.
Albany, Jan'y |, 1928