Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1837-01-12
Eeic:ssasozzd, Thursday, BAN. az.

Gorcrnor yNe,cys Message. We have read with great
pleasure this Message which presented 1" Tie Le'
gsalurc of New York OH the Sd inst. u embraces
variety Of subjects, and it touches lhrm ri WIN mas
trry hand. 1t begins by few handsome REMARKS on
the general prosperity Of our affairs; and then cs u
the subject which has deeply ugitaed the c"uutry:
"At the commencement of The last session OF the L.
gsia,u7e the public mind much disturbed IN s"Vcra'
Of The States by schemes then on foot Tor ahoiSnI &c
M site slavery. Some undoubtedly embarked III them
with good intentions; but il is evident perhaps,
than it then. that many Of the aaloS were prose-
cutting political designs under The mask OF prrtnHeo
phanLrcpy AS The excitement ceased 10
subscrve party purposes it began to ahate Although
these inalca proceedings have not been entirety dis
continued thy not nl such cliaracUr as u
itract much public attention here, furnish any Just
cause fer alarm elsewhere. The q" our leIlo" ci
Zrns, wi hout regard 10 party distinctions or fclIH"s
sccls rcprobaed tcm AID united in urgent ana strong
appeals 10 the agators to tUego their miSc'ev"us "r-
signs. 1t was then matter of sincere regret, lint any
had given their sanction 10 measures tending tn Glhn
the friendly relations among the members OF our Federal
Union and il is subject OF congTalulat!o, lhal
rcbked and ciIcnmscribcd as these proceedings have
hcrn and trust will continue TO be, by tie vigorous ana
hrahul Of public opinion, there is longer any
for disQuielude on this account.
lie descanls in most cloquen, terms, upon the Admin;
istratiun of Cen. Jackson and his approaching retire
mcnt-Goyeruor Nj. says, ale Gen. Jl is now about
10 retire from public Iic and it is not at all probable That
any thing will Occur to change the aspect IN which his
character must present itself 10 the scrutiny and abide
geudrred into late and political conflicts shall
have subsidized when personal and local interests shall
10 employ their !aaces 20 pervcrt public opinion:
when shall be appreciated by their remote as
well their immediate consequences justice will then
pronounce impartial sentence on TIE merits OK his
public conduct. With the ample means we now possess
of anticipating this decision, should dist:us our own
judgments too much and weaken The Just influence oil
yiruuus and powerful incentive TO noble acGns, if we
could hesitate 10 believe that his will stand high
o.; the list Of distinguished patriots and satcsnen
and ul the record Of his public services will constitute
orc Of tie admired ard instructive portions oil the
history Of orr country.
He touches upon the election Of his successor and the
defeat of the scheme Of the Opposition 10 transfer the
election To The II. of IL.
lie recommends the appointment Gf additional Judges,
in beth the law and rTnity courts Of the State
He cXraates upon lie popular syscn OF Education
in the Stale and remarks that 1t is IN most intcring
condition in all its departments from common schools up
colIeccsand he presents these striking facts TO their
consiGe ration
s'rhc whole number Of organized school districts in
this State in 1888. was l03G7 From . G9G rf these,
reports have been received by the Superintendent The
number o! children between five and sixteen years OF
age residing, the Bis Of December Of that year. in
the districts from which reports have been received was
53S 3sS, and the number instructed within That year.
was 532 lG7. The amount of public money distributed
in the same year, $3331G o. In this sum is in
cuded the eco paid from the income OF The COM
mon School Fund, and $l9,S73 DC derived from town
and local funds The residue, amounting 10 93 DOB IS,
raised by taxation en- the property OF The several
towns and cities further SUN Of SIZES Gl3 81 was
paid by the inlabanis-lhus making ihc total amount
expended in 1885, S139 20 o. all of which. except a
few thousand dollars expended in Tie city Of New York.
schuohouses applied 10 The payment Of teachers
wages.
lie devoes large portion OF his message 10 The
plus und lie Objects in the strongest terms TO It's pro-
duction:
"In contemplating (says hc) tie advantages which
may lie derived from this surplus revenue we ought not
so lar 10 overlook the interests Of the people, dis
regard the reciprocal rights and duties Of the Federal
and State governments rs TO yield the slightest approval
TO policy Of legislation by the General Government,
that las in The accumulation Of surplus tunds TO
be distributed among the States, even temporarily de-
posted with them am unable to persuade myself that
the people of the United States be induced 10 regard
boon, distribution Of their o~n money, need
lcsy extracted from them by axallon even II The whole
thus taken could b" rsoFcdbnl this can never
be The case, because considerable sum must be retain
ed, pay tie expenses of collection ASIDE from thei'
interest would i'll cUmpurt with their character as cl-
items sovereign States, 10 become Tributaries to The
General Government, for the sole purpose of receiving
back part Of the very contributions they had Been re-
CURED To pay.
The States are certainly capable Of judging Of their
wants, and have the power and ability TO satisfy
tsm they will not, therefore. il is hoped be so unnnd.
1u Of what is due 10 themselves as sovereign political
communities confer upon another government the
discretion 81 judging Of their necessities, and also The
right Of providing for hcm by imposing such taxes as
it pcases upon their citizens The exercise nt Tins
power by the General Government. II acqu!esccd IN ny
the States would undoubtedly be attended with pc!n-
cious ccnsc uuences 1t would create relations be-
tween the Federal and State authorities and derange
the operations Of cur Poca! system he right OF laX
alton was not conferred Congress Tor any such Pur
pose and trust such exercise Of IL Will never be
sanctioned by public opinion. II is undoubtedly the
duty the General Government to adopt such measures
us will ricctGally relieve the people from useless bur-
deus, by reducing the revenue 10 It's necessary wants
He Objects also, to the ratio Of D;Strbc0n adopted
by Congressman 10 the Disposition Of IT. lie reminds
them that his deposit is only temporary, and that IN
rl,Jns a low
anticipated it may be Withdrawn. By such all event,
the Slate will OF be deprived Of this Of in
come" sYuu will therefore, provide for giving the GER
ticate required by the 18th section OF That ac subject
inn the State TO legal obligation for the alekcrping
of the sum that shall be received and pedging lis faith
for its payment In the provision you may make Tor
receiving and investing the proportion OF Inc public mo-
ney allotted to u.s. you should constantly bear in mind,
that the State not the but the depository OF This
fund-bou in good al and in interest loo, TO deliver
up whenever it shall be required Tor The wants Of The
General Government.
In deyisnq plan for the investment Of this dcpo.
SITE you will certainly not be unrnndtu of the consIde-
ration that all classes of citizens, IN all parts OF the
Stale, have just claim to participate IN It's Dement'S
that PLAN therefore, which gives the widest diffusion TO
these benefits is be preferred TO all others Having
regard to this object well as to the producvcncss oil
the fund | respectfully recommend that The money TO
be received under the depose law should be dlsrbu-
ted among the several counties Of this Stale for the pur-
Dose of being loaned therein There would be no Difficult
ty | presume, in leaning the money TO individuals on
abundant and certain security at the legal rate OF interest
By this mode Of investment, it will yield to the State:
after paying the loan officers liberia! compensation Tor
their services an income of at least per cent 1t would
thus be distributed equally throughout The Slate, and all
interests would pnrtake OF It's benefits
Governor Marcy goes against the granting OF any
new charters or increasing the capital OF the existing
banks at the present session. lie says, tha he ex'
reriencc of the last year has given much deaTbought
instruction. 1t now, think be generally conceded,
that the increase of what called banking caplia has
no agency in preventing, aud very little in rcmovnga
pressure in the money market Such pressure IS ofui'