Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-10-22

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tIy have bcun essentially promoted. and II o., the
Inconsistency 81 Ccaera donnnciaiiun Of al bank
ing institutions must bc clearly rprcepihle. Wis.
dom would seem 10 dictate that VIC adopt and ncoI-
pofaie iuio system such additional securities and
guards will ehectusy ensure the safety Of com
IMMUNITY. and the no, defeat the ooiec; of
It's establishment Many visionary propositions on
this subject have been. and doubtless will continue
~ be submitted from VARIOUS moiiyes which though
spoeioss Ia theory. will he found, on examination,
inpraciibls and unsafe IN their operation While
dsl,bcraine upon q subject 50 Intimately connected
with prosperity and well being If the country.
behocves carefully to examine the whole subject
and 10 profit by the mistortunes and failiuss which
have resulted an some neiehborne States from the
adoption Of kindred propositions and TO embrace
nv new and untried measures with caution cores
ponding 10 the magni ude OF the interests 10 be az
iectcd
Sublen expansions and coniraciions in the curren.
syaro evils ever to be deprecated. They are usu-
ably induced blythe balance oforcign trade being in
favor Of, or against Us. To these evils EIus
continue subject so long remain dependent
upon European work shops for 50 s.ge a share Of
She Jnerchantisc consumed in this country We are
admonshed by this fact as well as by the depnva-
ton and embarrassment we should experience in
OF war, Of the necessity OF steadily pursuing the
wise policy OF our ancestors, which was, always TO
sustain and protect the manufacturing enierprze and
is duty more directly appcraining to the general
government still, the examination of legislative
history shows that II has been the constant aim of
this state 10 encourage, by every available means,
those branches Of domestic industry. Hence the
determinations between licenses for the sale of
foreign and domestic manufactures hence the boun-
tee and exemptions which, from time to time have
been offered and provided, and hence the many acts
Of Incorporation for manufacturing purposes, ena-
bling number Of persons to associate in the estab
~ h. nfh ,,.
quiring an amour, Of capital beyond he means Of
single individual, and involving degree Of hazard
which no one person would he willing TO encounter
To this policy we mainly indebted for the aston
ishng progress already made towards supplying the
country with most OF the necessaries and many Of
the Injuries OF life
II this policy be wrong, then were predecess-
ors wrong ;ii this be a mistaken course, then were
our patriot fathers mistaken when resisting the ef-
forts OF the mother country TO keep depcnden on
her manufactures. The cry of monopoly when APP
Piled to enterprises OF this character had terrors
10 those pure patriots. Ii has been reserved for a
later aee,-niluenced herhaps by different motives
to discover that they are subversve of individual
rights and perilous TO public freedom
In 1887 our militia laws underwent an entire re-
vision. Some Of their provisions are deemed unnec-
essarily burdensome and without any corresponding
advantage. careful examination of the whole sub
leot is urged upon the Legislature intimately
connected with the peace and security of the coun-
Try.
The situation the several companies of cavalry,
as they existed under the old organization was allu-
ded to in my communication to the Legislature the
commencement of the last session, TO which would
respectfully refer you for my views
The committee, appointed in pursuance of an act
Of the General Assembly to revise the laws of the
State, have informed me that they are prepared to
make report at the present session. The attention
which this committee must necessarily have bestow-
ed. IN examining and revising the various provisions
doubtless enable IN ms ke
such explanations and suggestiong will materially
aid you IN deeberating upon matter OF such vital
importance.
The report ofthc Hon Asa Aiken, who was APP
pointed under joint resolution of the General As
sembly OF 1887, to ascertain whether this State has
any claim upon the United States for expenses in
Cured during the revolutionary war, when received,
will he submitted 10 your consideration.
In June last, Gegore b. Shaw, Esq, resigned the
office Of reporter of the decisions Of the Supreme
/ Court, the vacancy was supplied by the appoint
ment, for the time being, of William Weston, ESQ.
of Burlington,
In former communications TO the General Assem-
bly,, have spoken of the importance of a geological
survey Of the State my views remain unchanged,
and would beg leave to refer you to documents
heretofore laid before the Legislature for much val
liable information on this subject.
number OF communications from the Executives
OF several states receved since the last session, to-
geiher with the reports those of state officers
whose duty is to report TO me, will at early day,
/ be submitted to the legislature.
shall be happy, gentlemen, TO cooperate with
you In any measures, that may tn promote the
interests and honor Of the State, confidently hoping
that all honest endeavors for the public good may
be crowned with success. S. H. JENISON.
! Montpelier, Oct. -, 1899.
Saturday, Oct, IL.
| HOUSE. or IS voters and ~ females
Of Hydepark, relative traffic in ardent spirits laid
the table of Abel White, for pay for services in
the re vouton, 10 the com. Claims of Sylvester
Henry, for alteration of the relating hawkers
and pedlars, laid on the table ff w Sheldon and
others, slavery referred to that subject of
SyNanus Ripley, 10 committee of Claims OF Newell
Hall and others, a select committee of three of
John Jones and others. 10 com on Slavery
7 MIR. Butler, on leave, introduced bill abolishing
capital punishmenis, which referred to Judiciary
committee
I Mr.. Warner Of Newhaven called upthe Temperance
memorial this morning pr sened, and moved its re-
ference together with the others the same subject
TO select committee OF one from each county agreed
10.
J Mr.. Manser Secretary ofCivl and Military Affairs,
! presented the message of the Governor which was
I read.
| On motion of Mr. Bard 500 copies fthe MESSAGE