The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-18
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
Gentlemen Of the Senate, and
of the House of Rpnr,ssnf1f;pps .

Gentlemen Of the Senate and
ofths House Of Representatives.
The sufrages of my Fellow Citizens having
again called me to the Executive duties of the
Government, IT no less becomes the present occa-
sion for addressing their immediate Represe nta.
tlves, than it is demanded by sentiment of re-
specttu and deep felt gratitude that should thus
puollcly express sense Of the honor which the
recent manifestation of their continued favor and
confidence has conferred upon me. The obliga.
lions which 1t imposes indeed of anxious and
fearful responsibility, not to be satisfied with the
language OF acknowledgment merely, but requr-
ing the exercise Of the best powers of thu under
standing the aids of observation and experience,
freedom from personal and party considerations,
diigent 10 vestigaton of the interests of the Com
monwealth, patient labor, and faithful devotion
OF Tune and thought to the service of the State
Looking for support and assistance to my official
ADVISERS, AID confidently relying upon harmony
ana cooperation in all Branches of the Govern
ment, enter upon the Office assigned me, and
whatever an honest purpose, exclusively regardful
oil the dictates of duty, contribute to success
ina acceptance In its administration, is renewedy
pledged, in humble dependence upon the blessing
OF Heaven, to the discharge of the trust.
The objects of Representative Government
are happily expressed in that Article of the Bill of
tights which enjoins the frequent assembling of
the Legislature, for the redress of grievances for
correcting, Strengthening. and confirming the laws,
anu Tor making new laws as the common good may
require" In review OF the present condition of
the Commonwealth, it will not fail to be recog-
nzed as a subject for the truest congratulations
ihat, so few Of the first and highest purposes of
legislation remain 10 be accomplished. For Pc
Rod OF almost half century from the adoption of
our state Constitution we we're directed by the
personal Csunsels of those great and good men,
who, having assisted in achieving the lndepend-
ence OF the Nation, secured the enjoyment Of the
blessings of civil Liberty IN this Commonwealth
| by the establishment of Republican form, OF
government, the enactment Of Just and equal
Laws, and in laying the foundation of Institutions
i"r instruction and learning among the people,
AND now, tina; these Fathers and Founders of the
Republic have passed, are fast passing away it
deyolves upon their Descendants to cherish the
principles and practice the virtues of their Ances-
TORS, and thus, in their own day, preserve and i'm
prove the rich inheritance of freedom and happi-
ness which has been transmitted to them, in trust
for posterity.
Various subjects, which demand the attention of
the Legislature. will give to the present session
unusual interest and importance. Besides the or
binary business OF revising and modifying the laws,
or enacting new ones to conform to the multiplied
ana ever changing concerns OF an enterprisng and
prosperous community, the delicate and difficult
task oil settling the decennal valuation of the rate
able property Of the Commonwealth, Ia work al
ready in the progress for preparatory must at this
time be completed; and the obligation is conse-
9uent upon it, of districting the state, and upon
ms basis OF valuation, apportioning the represen
tation in the first Branch Of the Legislature in ac
cordance with the provisions of the Constitution
In subserviency to the necessary and immediate
action of Congress. under the Constitution Of the
United States, in fixing the apportionment Of Rep
resentatives in that body upon the returns Of tn,
last Census, 1t will doubtless become duty to dis
uict the commonwealth, for the choice Of sucl
nnN has as d.. 81 Al.
portion Of Massachusetts,. The early recurrenc,
OF the period for new election of President an,
Vice President, brings with it the occasion also
for prescribing the mode in which the sentiment
Of tho people may be expressed upon this questio
OF exciting and absorbing moment. In all Ties