Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-01-17


cism and disorder, unbesitsiing obedience
must attend every case of a proper demand. !
w hie decline To express an opinion upon
sho course OF the Governor OF Maine, as all
tho facts of the case are not heioro me, the
subject matter is one that admits Of no divi
sion OF opinion in The South, and as 4, IS 10
be hoped, nowhere within the Union.
IL 10 my painful duty TO announce tho death
ut W lillian Brockenbrough, Esq one OF the
Judges OF The Court Of Appeals. BY his
aenth The Commonwealth is deprived of an
mighty able and faithful officer, ind society,
OF one OF its most es;imahie members
"A Get OF standard weights have been re-
ceived from the Secretary OF the Treasury
of the Uoi,cd States, and !, will be necossa.
~ to direct by law how they are 10 be pre-.
served, and the mode by which tho weights
now 10 use in tho State shall be made TO
conform 10 them
| lay before you a communication from
me AoJuiaut General, accompanied by the
| annual return o! The militia Tor the wear 1888
i-Also report from the Superintendent of
tho Armory, and accompanying documents.
| also transmit a report aud resolution of The
Legislature of Conneciicut-returns from
several OF The Banks, and Communication
from the Board OF Administrators of the
Charity Hospital at New Orleans
\ r
kansas, Copy ola preamble and resolutions
adopted by The Legislature OF TINT State on
The subject Of The disposition Of the lands of
the United States within her limits This
document was transmitted to me by the Ex-
ecotiVe ct Arkansas in compliance with one
OF the resolutions, by which he " as directed
TO furnish tho Executives C. ali the States
oil this Union with copy of The preamble
: nnd resolutions. and-reguest them 10 Law tho
same beiore their respective legislatures
AS well from the proper respect for the
wishes oil The Legislature Of Arkansas, as
rom sense OF The vast magnitude and i'm
Por'anCe OIL the questions presented IN them.
now lay before you the preamble and res
: buttons anu earnestly invite your attention
to the subject,
, Aftor The most tul consideration. am
NOT able TO divesi myself Of the opinion, thai
\ such a disposition Of the public lands as the
preamble nnd resolutions contem plate would
, nc inconsistent with an enlarged wisdom and
enlightened policy and Incompatible with
The just authority Of Congress. Tho dispo.
sision OF the public domain desired by Al.
= Kansas, upon principles which apply with e.
: quail force 10 all the States in which public
iahds are situated, goes 10 tho extent Of con
: ,erfing upon each Of these States "iho en-
3 ire right tn, and the exclusive con,ro, over
|
3 me United States which are within their
, borders" Tho Legislature OF Arkansas
} have instructed their Senators and request,
} ell their Representatives s'to support, and il
; necessary, obring forw ard in Congress and
I 10 spare no pains 10 effect the passage Of a
J OH for the accomplishment OF these OBJ
Jecis.
. 1 entertain solemn conviction that the
aaoi'iioh OF such measure by Congress,
, would be ffaught with great mischief to the
. tranquility of The Union, be productive o.
3 nucn INJURY TO the prosperity and interests
oi this Commonwealth, as we'll AZ of al, o,h>
, er States who have no public lands within
their limits involve sacrifice OF the ,,h, a
reserved 10 their acts OF cession by Virgin
IA, New York, North Carolina, Georpia and
other states, and constitute breach Of The
Terms on Which the trust was conEded 10
congress OF disposing Of The public lands. I
deem 1t my duty, therefore, 10 call YOUR mar
Hcosar attention TO the extent of the claims
now made on behalf @! the States where The
pubtic lands lie, aud 10 recommend 10 you he
} adoption OF such means as you may consider
nes'' sor in'erposing The authority and in
hIehco CT This State 20 prevent The success
OF The measure contaminated
,he policy heretofore pursued in regard
I" me rnoiic lands, has been sufficiently Ii.
hera'. Under lis operation. the rev Sin,.s
formed oui Of this territory, have m,,,,;nIiaI
g'own anu prospefed III wealth, popuistion
ana power. 10 an extent unexa,nn,ei in Tia,
history CT The world. The abundance and
cneapness OF that rich domain have invited q
continued emigration, which, while i, far
nished an indusifi ous, hardy and enternris.
: nag population TO The new States, has been q
perpeiga! drain upon tbe resources and p,os.
petiiy OF the older States of the Union
" lille The new States have filed uu witb
astonishing rapidity, many OF those on tho
: "a atlantic have been, il not decreasing in pop.
, u!"iion, agricultural improvement and
wealth, either stationary, or making very
uncomfortable advancement.
The land system, Of the u. States. as es
,'uiishcd at nm early period by the genera;
Jaws Tor surveying The lands, Offering then,
'or sale at pubic auction, and allowing such
a. were not sold 1T public sale, 10 be onter.
ca a' minimum price, was adopted after
gree, dsi'eeraiioo, IT'D saga. ious fofeslg III
ADD just regard 10 The interest Of lie old os
well az Of the new States. Il oneneJ corr
petition ii The purchase Of The choice iands
to the citizens OF all the States. II prolib-
lied, under severe penalties tho settlement
! ana occupation of The public lands, by per
sons InIrHding upon them without tile, ard
IN deroga!Ion OF the rights Of tbo public. 1.
was calculated in theory 10 secure q far ard
| auitcieoI price for oil the lands offered for
sale according 10 its different grades of val.
ne and ~ providing The means Of limiting
The quantity that was survey cd and thrown
INTO he market, tended 10 prevent that De
PROBATION Of The value Of Landed proDe;t5
when IS The inevitable consequence CT in
cFeasiog the quantity FOR sale beyond The
demand he system, 10 fact, regarded ibe