The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-06-08

ION, on the part of the State, 20 Stock in the
Dahks' IL vail be less troublesome, and probably !
7fudhy productive. Securities, payable at so re-
hote period, may, at any moment, advantageous
y De converted into money in the market, and at
ms time especially, would command considera- (
bic advance upon their nominal value. The invest
ment, as permanent one, is altogether safe, and
at as nigh rate of interest could be obtained.
! have thus far, Gentlemen, ventured upon your
indulgence, while | have adverted to subjects,
which from their prominent and acknowledged i'm
portance, their special urgency, have the first
and highest claim to your attention. 1t cannot be
useful, nor would It comport with the respect which
is due to a recent expression of public sentiment
to propose matters for consideration at this time
which may be postponed, without prejudice, to 4
more leisure season.
The frequency and freedom of our political Flee
lions afford constant opportunity for becoming ac-
quainted with the proper objects fos future as well
as the defects of past Legislation. Complaints
which, at any time, are heard from constituents,
demand the notice, and should receive the willing
and faithful investigation of Representative Gov
eminent. The excessive expenditures of the State
have been this recent occasion of much Just discon
tent, and of no little excitement in the community.
A careful examination has discovered, that the
great sources Of these expenses were in the fire.
quency of the Sessions of the Legislature and the
number of Members, in the charges for the support
of State Paupers, and in the balances of the ac-
counts of County Treasurers, the latter resulting,
IN a great degree from the distribution of the Ju-
dical powers, in reference to the administration
of the Criminal law, and the prescribed and limit
ed Jurisdiction of the subordinate Tribunals of Jus
tice. Several of these causes are already remov-
ed or greatly diminished. The work of retrench-
ment so ludicially commenced the last year, may
useiully be pursued, and, by further amendment
OF the Constitution, and salutary revision of the
laws which continue to occasion heavy disburSe-
ments, reduction may doubtless be made without
trenchng upon the wise provisions and restrictions
OF the Constitution, or withholding necessary COR
trlbutlons to the encouragement of valuable OBJ
Jects, or Just equivalent for responsible public
services. The first step in the process of reform
is TO understand the true character of the evil to be
corrected The full measure ofredress is ultimate
ly with the People themselves. The Constitution
is theirs, to be perpetuated in its defects If any
there are altered and improved their pleasure.
The Laws are under their CONTROL through the in
/ iiuence OF the elections which cothe with author
lty those who enact them and by the obligation
OF submission to this Constitution and to these laws,
the administration of the Government itself, in all
Its Departments is subservlen to the popular Will.
J In assembling, Gentlemen, on this occasion, to
review the situation, and take counsel for the well
fare of the Commonwealth, we cannot but feel
how great is the cause for congratuation in the
unriyalled prosperity and happiness of our whole
widely extended Country. Whatever doubts or
fears may, at any time, be excited by the disquiet
OF our domestic politics. there is over all prevail
ing confidence in the intelligence, virtue, patriot
ism of the people. Their Institutions of Govern
ment, their love of order and above ALL their prn
clples of moral action, secure to them the contn-
uance OF those equal rights and high privileges for
the attainment of which, every other civilized
ton ofthe Globe seems agtated to Revolution
While ancient Dynasties and Kingdoms are, in
ruPtlon, tottering to their fall or By violence are
suddenly thrown from their foundations this only
true Republic, governed by laws, reposng in peace,
with the yigor Of manhood in the freshness OF YOUTH
Is pressing forward with surprising energy, in de-
yeloplng the resources of her power, and strength
ening the securities for her future greatness and
glory; every where the hand of industry is reward
ed, and enterprise extending her work to compass
! the utmost reach of improvement The pursuits of
business, and all the useful occupations and inter-
ests of Society prosecuted with unwonted ben
/ ett. Agriculture, cherished and honored the
! Mechanic arts, elevated and rendered more efec-
tual by the application of the aids of Science :;
commerce, spreading her sails to new seas and
parts, and treighting the winds with the contribu-
tons OF distant climates to these favored shores -;
Manufactures, struggling through experiment and
encouragement to final success furnishing to the
people every necessary supply, and giving to the
Nation, true and permanent independence -
knowledge difiused and Education exerting far
| and wide, its salutary and preserving influence =
these are the realities of our times the blessings
OF Republican Government, the enioyments of an
enlightened and free people. Invoking the divine
aid and direction may We by the faithful discharge
OF the duties which devolve upon our respective
stations, do something improve them for the pres
ent age, and perpetuate them an inheritance for
grateful Posterlty. LEVI LINCOLN.
State House, Boston, bay 81, 1881.