Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-10-17

eDtlFcIy, yet II Is respectfully SuDWtueu
whether the demoralizing effects of public
executions would not, to some extent, be
avoided, by providing that all executions
should take place within the walls Of the
prison.
In former communications to the Gen (
eral Assembly the importance of geo.
logical survey of the State has been urged
upon their consideration. The reports
and opinions of committees upon the sub
ject, have been, without exception, favora-
bic to the enterprise. The report of the
committee, to whom the subject was re-
! ferred at the last session, together with
several accompanying communications,
containing much useful information upon
the subject. have been published in our
journals, and very generally circulated
/ Throughout the State II is known TO all,
whose attention has been drawn to the
subject, that our mountains and soil indi-
cate an abundance of mineral wealth,
which a systematic and thorough exam
inaton can scarcely fail TO unfold. A
careful analysis of the great variety of
soils, spread over the surface of our State,
must also result in the discovery of many
substances of Il highly fertiizing quality,
inevitably adding to the prosperity OF ag-
riculture, the great and leading interest of
our State. With few exceptions, our SIS
ter States have undertaken examinations
of this character with the most favorable
results. 1t is our true policy to adopt
such measures as will foster the industry
Of our citizens, encourage the commence
ment of new branchts of profitable en-
ployment, by developing the natural, min
eral and agricultural resources OF the
: country, and thus, placing within the
reach Of the young and ardent reasona-
bic prospect of competence and wealth
check the tide of emigration which is con-
stantly draining US of a very desirable as
well as enterprising portion of our popu-
lation. ..<..
Our State House is understood to be full
ly completed and furnished in accordance
with the original plan. For solidity,
; strength, symmetry, style and adaptation
to the purposes for which it vas erected
it is believed not to be surpassed by any
; structure of the kind in the Union. The
building itselfis the best commentator O.
the architect. The peculiar circumstances
under which the work was commenced
and prosecuted, against the expressed
J wishes of a strong minority in the Legis
I lature, together with the fact that the ex
pense of the building has far exceeded the
} estimates Of the locating committee, have
!, led to frequent inquiries in,o the name
u in which it has been conducted and tn
Id ~ E., oktl,o
II der those circumstances, have found n
/ cause Of censure, notwithstanding thcil
l. dissatisfaction with the location and ex
NJ pensive style of the building, is the bes
y guarantee of the capacity, integrity an
rs faithfuness of those under whose superin
= tendence the work has been prosecuted
&c The appropriations for this object hav
% amounted to $l33,50O including SIS 90
e paid by the inhabitants of Montpelier,
It. which, am informed, small balance 1t
IS mains unexpended. Mr.. Young has ar
~ prised me that he will attend early in tn
Fl session for the final adjustment of his al
3 counts.
re The disturbances which have recent
ne taken place in the neighboring Province
- OF Canada have caused much excitemer
w. among portion of our citizens. Me-
~ OF the best feelings and much moral wort
~ PARTICIPATED largely in their sympathi,
&c with those whom they deemed oppressed
~ This state of things was to have been e.
P pected. Our institutions, habits and ed
ne cation lead to that result. Under this e
ne cited state of public feeling, many wi
were entrusted with the discharge Of Of
a as eial duties were unjustly traduced. II
O'- measures, which 4 sense Of duty impe
ne ed me to adopt, are known to my felc
IT, citizens, Relying upon their intelligen
Of and candor. and conscious of the purity
ate my intentions, can hardly feel anxio
for the result.
the In compliance with joint resolution
la- the last General Assembly, requesting
nm to appoint some person to investigate t
7rI- facts, and ascertain whether this state |
ed, a claim upon the Government of the Ur
II ed States, for expenses incurred duri
and the Revolutionary war, William Upha
ave Esq. was appointed. who, on account
MY i'll health, declined the appointment. I
n- Hon. Asa Aikens of Windsor was 81
the sequently appointed, whose report l hs
Gu reason to expect during the present st
the ion of the Legislature.
III In accordance with "an act for regu
a'li' ing and governing the militia of this stat
II IS | appointed Major General Francis
our Phelps of Windsor, Brigadier Gene
cll- Green Bockmer of Bennington and B |
cas- adler General Truman B. Ransom
Sc,, Norwich. board of officers to organ
g, ana the militia, and perform various other
1 70 vices connected Herewith Much Il
: =. was consumed in procuring the prelimi