Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-12-06
Governors Message.
December
FeliOtc- Citizens Of The Senate,
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FcIlOtC- Citizens of The Sendfe
and Of The House Of Delegates:
GU are assembled 10 deliberate upon the affairs of this
commonwealth and as many questions oinporamce have
arisen among the people, YOU will he called upon to Give
20 them your earnest attention aud profound re gard
The wishes, desires, and important interests of your
constituents intimately known have been confde
70 YOU and the strongest hope anmaes them ALL that the
attention and perseverance necessary their accomplish
inent, will not he wanting your part
In country like ours, spread vast extent of ter
t'ory, combining variety OF soil, climate and produce
tons, and consequent variety of interests il ceases to
DC matter OF surprise, if occasionally the smooth course
OF legislation should be interrupted by apparent ineaual
ties IN its progress. Difficulties present themselves i'm
many forms, and nono injurious welfare of
the country, than supposed collision of interest i'm the
various aud distant parts Of the Commonwealth; nor is il
unfrequenty found be true viewed in the shirt the
constitution mutual concession and orbearance that this
imaginary conflict OF interest presents i'm fact no insur.
monntable barrier to the attainment of results equally be-
nehcia to all To remove the prejudices of some and
inlay the discomfort of Others and to harmonize the con-
cung interests oil all as Tar practicable, is duty the
Statesman owes to his country; effort which none can
nSg'ec. 20 make Without encounterng fearful response
Diy not only to The present generation but posterv
These obstacles removed, and union restored to our
councils the field opens before you on which YOU NAV
enter with iul assurance OF of annie
means within your reach and all necessary power
these Subjects the accomplishment of them will render
our country strong powerful and prosperous; and will
ond our citizens by the strongest ties to the integrity of the
State. 81 " ''0
Among the most important of these objects, may be
deemed that OF uniting the distant re gois of the
state by means OF Rail Roads and Canals thereby afford
ing to alt an easy safe and rapid of The pro-
ducts OF tUelr industry To the best markets.
The people have INDUCED the hope that those national
works which have already been projected would meet
with your fostering care, and by timely appropriation of
the iunds within your reach, would advance to successful
completion We're they already in operation to receive
the Increased aud increasing products acculaists
the arising from them i'm few vesrs would Inc
more than sufficient 10 meet all ordinary demands for tile
support oil our Government On the other hand in any great
DIS III uhe OF war, or any other public danger
when the country would he called upon for increased dis
bursemen and increased velocity OF movement the very
great advantages arising from such state of things must
be manifest TO all Should then, any future dav be
ihVoVeu IN war; system OF taxation, exacng from the
people sum no greater in than now reouired
would perhaps be equal TO and would hardly be
The line oil improvement deemed of most importance
TO the Cate aud the only which, without vast dsbrse-
ments will be found capable of connecting tho A.
iahuc WIN Tic great West tina; which is contemplated
by The James and lower Kauawha rivers Tie Common-
wes" mas heretofore retained the property in those ri
Vershu az Their last session. act passed. auoris-
ing certain sum Of money he subscribed, by individuals
by which they would become Joint stockholders with the
ierests invested. "
This scheme, SOAR present advised has failed
should individuals have subscribed the amount reunir-
eo no alternative would be LETT us but TO and pro-
secue The work 10 its final complcton in style that will
make II az profitable to the State, its singulay advan-
fageous position leaves to doubt.
well organised Militia is of such vital importance TO
the defence OF free people, indispensable TO the pre-
servaon aud protection OF their liberty, that must again
present hs SUBJECT TO your early and serious attention
In VAN may we hose for safety and long security unless
we nave the means of making ourselves felt and
am ambition OF man SUCH that they
WIZ Bu' 'her morbid appctes upon liberty ITSELF unless
resecd and nothing but force has ever vet checked ,e
plans OF military asprants That should be ACQUAINTED
WIN All lhe slow iorHaiies of European warfare none
will pretend; bat organization which will muse
INTO every man, confidence in his neighbour and in
eaeh corps, reliance upon the other and which will
enable them 10 move with CELEBRITY and execute an order
with despatch, is what all believe atianabIe
ns"o" content to enjoy its freedom in the quiet pur
sus OF cviI e will always be compelled TO hurry TO the
held oil battle. suddenly and m haste aud hence the
cessly MAT knowledge Of military tactics acquired in
peace should form an essential part Of the education Of
every citizen
The present Militia Laws arc deemed 50 defscGye bo,
complaints have been heard from every quarter and come
with so much weight aud carnesaess that they ought not
80 be d'srcgardcd i order 10 inspire tie necessary con-
hIence and enable tic State avail herself OF the great
Hay power her command, II will he necessary care.
luy 10 revise all The euactncns on that subject The
usefulness ad efficiency OF every military force depends
much upon the excellence Of It's organization.
III wcu'oganzcd, is enabled To achieve objects other
Wise ehHfey uha'tanable; and in country like ours
where every citizen is soldier and accustomed IN The nee
oi arms rom the Time he is able TO bear Them notno il
waning Ou proper organization render him truly what
ne mas so often been styled his countries hest reliance
inlusc into your officers confidence in vonr Ice j
their pride, spirit and activity will soon be manifst H.; =
corresponding animation Of their corps and he who bf
mediate an assault upon fghts, would ponder long
upon such an enterprises when confronted by barrier If
an hundred thousand bayonets In the han Of men nroI
oil theif oihccrs, and confident i'm themselves.
IN conformity with The act Of the 20lh Of March last in
IeIauo 20 ue procuring Of cartridge boxes with belts
ps'o o's'oT sword slimgs, &c, well the consruc-
uon OF requisite number Of gun carriages and tle
mounting Of guns, four and six Founders had an inter.
view WIN the Superintendent Of the Peniten,iarv who
was OF opinion mat the desired accoulrements could not
DC haue ~ ha Institution as readily, or Of as good quality
as was contemplated by the General Assembly, vhersfore
contacts were made with an ingenious workman for \
supply Of cartridge boxes, holsters &c &c 10 bs dey
ereo 10 ne present month In this transaction we we're