Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-12-15
GovrRroR's MrssAcr.-This documsn, will

GovERNoR's MEssAGE.-This document will
be found on the first page of to-dsy's paper.-
The Governor recommends renewal NJ lhe
application 10 Congress for an appropFi< on
for clearing out the distractions to navigation
in the Missippi river. and appears sanguine Of
success. now that the new States are folly rep
resented in Congress.
He next recommends the passage Of law
providing for an expression Of the will Of the
people, in reference to the subject Of State
Government, expressing the opinion that our
numerical strength is now amply sufficient to
entitle US to all the advantages arising from
participation liz the government Of the affairs
of the Union, and that it is to our interest TO
prepare for an early admission into the Union.
In this opinion we fully concur with His Elk.
cellsncy, and think too speedy steps canno,
be taken for this purpose. From all parts Of
the Territory, we hear that scores who, at the
last test, were afraid to assume the response
bilities Of State Government, are now favor
able TO it. Had we the strength 10 the Senate
to which we will be entitled on admission,
and a vote in the House Of Representatives,
the repeated petitions of the west for what is
undsniably its right, would no longer be deni-
ed, but melted out to Us.
The Governor finds cause Of complaint in
the manneri in which the militia law has been
executed. We believe that complete organ
ization of the militia Of our Territory should
be kept up, and returns made of the strength
Of each division, at stated times, but for the
life of Us, we can perceive no advantage aFi-
sing from drill musters, as practiced under our
present system nor can it be rendered more
serviceable until qualifications for the dis
charge Of military duties is made requisite,
before promotion, at head quarters. At pres
ent, military duty is performed with the great
est reluctance, by handful GU, Of every CON-
ny, and the few who fall into ranks, instead
Of striving to become skilled in the use Of
arms, are playing pranks. for the amusement
of the lookers-on, and the vexation Of their
officers. Unless the system is revised, and
some Of the objections to it removed, the law
may as we'll be repealed.
L, is to be regretted that the cause Of edu-
cation, and the means for its promotion, pla-
ced in our hands by the general government,
have been so much neglected. The recon-
menda,ion Of the Governor, for the protection
Of the School Lands, should be carried into
effect.
The Governor concludes by recommending
a restriction Of the expenses. Of the present
session, to the amount appropriated by Con-
gress. The suggestion is good Ole. Ma
ny of the present creditors of the Territory,
to perform the services authorized by the lie.
gisIature, have been compelled 70 incur heavy
expenses and liabilities, which makes the de-
lay in receiving remuneration operate hard up
on them.
IRISH RrpEAL.-Danie: O'C onnel has issu.
ed second address to the people of Ireland,
in dauntless spirit. but recommending re
sort to no harsh means. In an address deliv-
cred in ST. Audeon's Ward, he made the fol-
lowing declaration:
Give me six months Of perfect peace, and
I'll give my head on block, if at the end Of
that time you have not parliament in College
Green -
The trial of Mr.. O'Connel would commence
in short time. The grand jury was for a
whole day occupied in reading the indictments,
which covered the enormous space of thirty
three skins of parchment. Mr.. VConnell
defends himself.