The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-17

w. aosain rom any measure which would aggravate
eAlslng evils do therefore most earnestly pro-
any further sacrifices of works already
SHihPe'eu, or In progress of construction as being
anke wanting IN niagnanmfy and wisdom and
while ask for the New-York and Erie ra;lro,d ir n
preference over the works of which the State is d.
Iecuy engaged or over those of similar Character in
other localities, yet in view of the mminen, .oa.r
dy IN which that great enterprise is now 5lansd
recommend that the proceedings for lis sale h..
qsoon' ,,O anu Whatever else may be omitted,
again urge that adequate measures be adontad ~
secure the immediate resumption and speedy com
pletion OF that work, which, under better a,isn;cas
would add dignity and lustre to the character of The
republic. also earnestly recommend that ins,mn
tions be given to the Canal Commissioners. reonir
ing them TO complete and put in operation without
further delay at least the nearly finished portions Of
the enlarged Erie Canal
The people howeder look for temporary or partial
relief but for the reestabshment of the OF internal
mproy cement upon board apd mpregnable foundations
Our fellow citizens urge us to the public works
by pleading the distress which their suspension has area
dy produced They point labor unemployed and
impoy erished 10 agriculture arded and bur
dened to trade diminished and discouraged to credit
parayzed to land and property deprecated and passing
IRON hands hardened with the labor of production. into
Others that wait to gather the rpened fruits of industry
dsappont expectations built the public faith which
damages can reach compensate dlapdated structures
win increasing expenditures; to diminish and
proracted axation increasing hopeless embarrass
men and decayng enterprise; and long and cherries
uecne from career in which much has been won for
the Interests and honor of the State
but we need such painful incentives. Progressive
Physicai Improvement comprehendng the north well
as he SOUTH the east and the opening every
ay enamel and disclosing every resource which nature
mas bestowed semphacay the policy of the State. And
we are required to return to the course we have left by
every consideration Of duty ourselves poserty to
our country, and to mankind
IN closing this my last general communication to the
legislature would evince singular nsensbility not to
anticipate my retirement from the trust which have re-
ceved from my fellow citizens. Far from fnduging be
mel h errors have not occurred in conducting the civil
administration OF State embracing such great and yari
Gus interests am nevertheless soaced bv the
that no motive has influenced me with
for the interests and honor Of the state
and with the equality justly due all its Citizens II NAV
be- that in seeking to perfect the diffusion OF know ledge
or in desiring to raise from degradation or
less fauored classes unusy depressed by operation
OF unequal laws or adventurous circumstances or in
aiming to carry into remote and sequestered regions the
physicai and commercial advantages already afforded to
more fortunate and prosperous districts have urged too
earnestly what seemed to the claims Of humanity ius
uce and equity yet remembering the generous appre-
citation which those efforts have met shall carry with
me INTO retirement profound of obligation and
spirit Oh enduring gratitude. shall to invoke
IN behalf Of the people this State continuance of the
invaluable privileges civil and religious which they now
ENJOY and to mpore that Great and Benefcent Being who
dects and regulates the desnes of Nations TO promote
ana watch over this Commonwealth its continual adj.
Vancement throughout all succeeding ages.
a., WILLIAM ii. SEWARD. -
albany August 10Th, 1912.