New-York tribune., 1842-01-05
NG E. S S A C r
Tellos2 citizens Of ths Senate
and nf The dsseMtIv

feilOGS- citizens Of tht Senate
and Of the Assembly:
The inhabitants of this State hive been PEI
sEi,ted again to till the earth in peace, and gathr
ais fruits with eladness Industry has anllventd
our towns, and health has cheercd our dwellings.
Benevolence has been assiduous in all It's inter-
.sting offices, and emnently successful in dlml-
nisiling intemperance, the chief source OF sui.
ierlng and vice. Learning has impaired lis IN
s,ructions, and religion has dttused more widely
than ever It's renewing and consollng influences
With such distinguished blessings has the Divine
goodness crowned the year, although It's seasons
~ they passed were shadowed by accidents, on
land and water, fearfuly destructive of human
life by apprehensions Of want; the terrors OF
mysterious crime; alarms Of war; rumors OF
conspiracy and popular commotlon and the
death of revered Chief Magistrate, amid the
reioicngs which attended his accession II be-
comes us, therefore, to commence our dehbera-
.ons for the public good, with humble acknowI-
edsments of dependence on the Most High, ana
servent supplications that He wi! be pleased 10
vouchsate TO our country continuance OF the
Divine protection and favor
The duties of the several departments Of the sd-
mipis,ration have been performed with diligence.
The new State Hall has been completed, and Is
no unfit monument OF the prosperous condition
neers and architects should now be required 10
deposit in the public archives their plans, esls-
mates, maps and models OF canaiS, laiiloaes anu
public edifces.
The Asylum for the Insane is ready for the re-
cepton Of those who are 10 be It's inmates, and II
devolves upon you 10 prescribe the manage
lnent of the institution. While your sedulols
care will overlook none OF that unhappy class,
prudence, justice and humanity recommend thai
persons acquitted of crimes on the ground OF
mental alteration, should be brought under salu-
tary discipline.
The Geologlsts are engaged in arranging on!
extensive cabinet aud IN publishing their final
reports The sum OF one hundred and four thou
sand dollars, in four equal annual payments, was
appropriated for the survey. Its prolonga,on
smother wear. BY a law passed in ls40, renders il
necessary to replenish the fund.
The Journals OF the Provincial Congress have
heen printed in pursuance OF resolution OF the
I.episl larure; and the volumes will be found &c
contain abundant memorials OF the virtues ane
sacrifices of our ancestors
The Government of the Netherlands has open
ed its archives to our researches with Sucn ioet
s,ity and kindness as will increase our affection
ate yenera,ion for the people 10 whom 'ne S's''
traces its origin. Great Britain has recei'so gu
application with less favor. The history OF the
American Colonies is, at least, no unwoFthl!!
episode in thai Of England, and is interest VII
lncrease with the lapse of time. We can no
ilIus,rate The character OF our ancestors witheu
Illuminating the principles si English liberty, ans
the genius and virtues of Enghshmen The Presl
dent of the United States has, g, my request, IN
struc,ed our Minister te renew the application
The resolutions proposing amendments OF The
Constitution having been published, invite you'
recopsderation in that sp.rlI OF candor, conces
SION and patriotism whicn ousn, sspeciatiy 'S
oreyail in chang!ng fundamental Jaws 'ns
amendments shall be found saitaole 70 promote
> more efficient administration OF jusaee' 'ne'