The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-10-22

factuIes; hence the boun,ies and exemptions which,
from time to time, have been offered and provided
and hence the many acts of incorporation for man
ufactuIing purposes, enabling number of persons
to associate in the establishment and prosecution OF
branches of business requiring an amount Of capt.
tai beyond the means OF a single individual, and IN
volving degree Of hazard which no one person
would be willing to encounter To this policy we
are mainly indebted for the astonishing progress
already M lde towards supplying the country with
most of the neccssuries and many OF the luXurics
OF life.
II this policy be wrong, then were our prodoces-
sors wrong-if this be n mistaken course, then
were patriot father mistaken when resisting the
efforts Of the mother country to keep us dependent
on her manufactures The cry Of monopoly, when
applied to enterprises OF this character, had no ter
10 those pnre patrols. 1t has been reserved for
later age,-inluenced perhaps by different mo-
tves,-to discover that they are subversive
Of individual rights and perilous to public free
dom.
In 1897 our militia laws underw cnt an entire re.
vision, Some of their provisions are deemed un-
necessarily burdensume and without any cores
ponding advantage. A careful examination OF tho
whole subject is urged upon the Legislature as one
tmateIy connected with the peace and security OF
the country.
The situation of the several companies of cava-
ry, as they existed under the old organization, was
all,Ided to in my communication to the Legislature
at the commencement of tho last session which 1
would respectfully refer you for my views.
The committee, appointed in pursuance of an act
the State. have informed me that they are prepar-
cd toSmake report at the present serslon. The
attention which this committee must necessarily
have bestowcd in examining aud revising the varl-
Gus provisions Of our statute, will doubtless enable
them to make such explanations and suggestions as
will materially aid you in celebrating upon mat
tie: of such vital Importance
The report Of Hon. Asa Aikens, who was APP
pointed under joint resolution Of the General AS.
sembly at !S37 10 ascertain whether this state has
any claims upon the United States for expenses in.
Cured during the revolutionary war; when received
will be submitted to- your consideration.
In June last, George Shaw, Esq. resigned the
Office Of reporter of The decisions of tho Supreme
Court; the vacancy was supplied by the appoint
ment for the time being, Of William Weston, Esq.
of Burlington
la former communications TO the General Assem-
bly, have spot Of tho 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
valuable information this subject.
A number If communications from the Executives
OF several states, received since the last session,
together with the reports of those OF our state
officers whose duty is TO report to nc, will at an
early day, be submitted to the Legislature.
shall be happy, gentlemen to co operate with
you III any measure, that may serve to promote the
interest and honor Of the state, confidently hoping
that all our honest endcavors for tho public good
may be crowned with success.
S. IL. JENIsON
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