Mobile register and journal., 1845-12-17
Inaugural Address Of Governor MARTIN.

lhrihgh lhc balot DoN. present myself beinfe you, ts enter into the soltnn obiIgavn presented by tl,e eonsl uton. preparatory entering upon the duties o Chiel ENecutlyA Mag istrate Oi the State.
 1 Pursuing the precedent established, by the course ol all my predecessors l avail myself of his oppor- tunty, to declare the feelings win which l enter upon lle discharge of my ulhcIal duties; IS well as the principles, which will gu'de Ine in their e~eeu- Iion. s|.ssasHz.#|za..-..-a l fee! lively of gratitude to my constiiu. ens fur their confidence, and lo the honor they have | conferred on me. l trust however, ihat may e able 10 make them better reqnul, by the devolion Of best, though humble abilities 10 the zeapus and hi,hfal performance of the difficult, arduotfs and l responsb ble dulies 10 which they have called me. The general economy and welfare of great state being involved in the decisions of our counsels, the tShcial relations about to he established between us, 10 be effective of good results must be lnlHaIe :; and marked by kindness, cancellation and confidence. Inns Is necessary and proper under all cucunlstan- ces. Situatcd as We are, it is rendered doubiy lm- portant. When we consider 10 embarrassed coudi-
 ton of onr finances, lhe amount of siale indeht- iness 10 be provided lof oar limited means pi pay ment the precariOus condition of Ibuse means com plicaed they are with the conflicting interests of the debtors, large. and respectable class oi -uur ! fellow ctizeI all requiring ability, energy, and visi ence, prevent deterioration and loss; when thesc and the various other important questions, conneced with this subject are considered, the patriot heart must be aroused to the importance aud necessity ~ the most rerfec, harmony in deliberations. With the first interchange of opinion, and the most deiiO crate consideration, best judgment may well be ditlrusted, in the management O this tiihcoit and important subject: involving as it does, moi only the amount to whIc the honest labor of our citizens be burdeneaby taxatinn bat the faith aud honor o | beloved Stale In view of these important cons id- erations, Ianpea to the patriotism of senators. nnd representatives of the people, to discateNery ieeng, from whatever produced, which may lend 10 divide and distract couIsels, in the great work shch the people have confded to our cure. do not ask thls for my individual benefit should feel myself to be unworthy oi thy constituents Il did. ask Il for the cause of justice and my country When the promotion merely of a favorite ia involved, we may perhaps be inulged, to some extent, aspet1iy and pickering; but when the honor and welfare ot State is concerned, higher and nobler sentiments are expected 10 govern conduct, Our path 0t duty does not promise 10 be pleasant, or Tree from labor, difficulty, and painful s0licude. The ext gency ol affairs requires that every man should do his duty. The country expects it. Less wall not satisfy the reasonable expectation oi our connon constituents. Deeply impressed w,lh the sense ot this obligation, it shall be my effort tn rec oncie every conflict of feeling i"eres whi"h may threaten to disturb harmony; and will un Q heartily in the promotion of every measure which may promise to result in the pubic good
 The principles of democracy established by MT. Jefferson, and carried ont by Gen Jackson, have formed my political creed from the earliest dawn of manhood to hs present hour They were the ieneis of my ancestors. They have been uniformly sms:a 'h ed by me, in every capacity. They secure equal political rights to all our citizens. They teach, a. mung other great priuei les, 'a jealous care Of the right elections by the peopc and "a'soae ac'lul. essence in the decisions of the maiority, the vital priacpe of republics from wtIch there is no appeal but 10 force, the vital principle, and immediate pA- rent of despotism. They teach also, ''econnny iu lhe pubic expense, that labor may be ligh' burden
 ed; the honest payment ol our debts, and sacred preservation Oi the public faith" To their pieseTva
 ton look for continuance Of our happy form o g government. have never compromised all article { ul thiscreed; and never wiil-coma what may.
 In the administration of the affairs of the state, SC far may he able To influence lhen, il shall be my constant ann 10 exercise sIrlc econdmy, m the rx peplture Of the public money avuiGihg eXtrayagancr
 but the same time paying 10 officers and otel gents and public lunctionaries, just compensation fir their services; holding them to strict perform. r auce of their duties.
 The cause of edncation, so important in our form of government, shall command my besl efforts for promotion and diffusion throughout he whole state The University of Alabama with It's ample reson: ces for usefulness, will be one great object ci my care and attenlion-and in its dneclion and man ag-,uent, so far my official relation and influence extend, the most liberal and enlightened policy which can be devised, will be adopted, mparting health and yigor to it's acion extending it's bcne- U fcal nhuenee far possible. that il may accnm
 plish the great object of it's creuon-tIe elevation oI the mora socla, and intellectual standard in the st1le.
 . L/The pardoning power was intended by the ffamers of Constitution be governed by the in divdual will of the Executive; but based upon the principles which should best gnafd and protect ha innocent In its exercise the duty of the officer should rise above the influence of the feelings of 2 man. While. il Is true, that every case must de- pend upon s own peculiar circums ances, the prin- ciples governing each case are the sane and no le- siiimale exercise of this high power of pardoning , can be had, in disregard of those principles. In my view of this subject, ihe Executive occupies in il,e administration Of the criminal law, position analogous to that which the Chancellor occupies in adj nf inc ri lu mi winch would govern his course of action, ought 10 be d distinctly marked ae those which govern the conscience of the Chancellor. Any other view than
 this, erects tribunal in the Executive will, csntrol
 ing every sanction of the criminal law, and resting its dessions upon lhe whim and caprice of one man.
 The veto power, uader the limited influence given
 10 1t Oy the constitution, can never work detrimen nt lo the public. In my view, it intended as con- seIyatIve principlc, To be exercised as well when the Executive disapproves ihe policy ola measure proposed as when he deems it unconstitutional. Its only effect Is to require reconsideration of the measure by the two Houses, after having the objec tons to n presented by the Executive. The power of perfecting the measures, is it should be fully secure to the Senate and House of Representatives, without the Executive sanction ihe Constitution re- quiring only the approval of bare majority of the members oi each body to make il law. II the Ex- ecutive errs, the representatives of the people will cor rect his error and secure the benefits of the measure, by it's adoption If however, his objections be sound having been overlooked, whether they apply to the constitutionality the expedenCy of the, measure. mischief 10 the State may be prevented. ~
 The Penteutiary should be organized 10 embrace every improvement in the control oi is in mates, which may promise 10 accomplish the bene- ficen, design of it's creation; ana the management of its finances should be guided by the necessary guards and checks against extravagance as 10 se- cure economy. rIgId accountability should be re- quired of its officers and managers.
 Upon the all absorbing subject of our Banks, I shall favor the adoption of that policy which sh, n promise to collect the largest amount of the debt and 10 them and which (keeping the great . iect of collections steadily in vew,) shall bring them to the earliest final adjustment and close of which their complicated affairs susceptible. In the, at taiDuent Of lhese g eat objects, and in view of he large expense and nefiriency of the present system ot q cir man agenient, shall recommend the u iop lion If different sysiem of which the expense may be retrenched, and the inefficncy may be reformed
 In regard 10 the indebtedness of the State, shall recommend to your consideration such measures will place beyond contingency, If possible, llIe pune tua payment of the interest as t may become due. according to obligation, and secure the most speedy liquidation and discharge of tue whole debts consistently with res0urces--pi eserviDg sacrenlv the pubic fanh.
 IL would give me unsI .eakabe pleasure to be abl. as most of my predecessors upon such occasions, To congratulate you the happy and prosperous condition of the affairs of the State. am deeply pane' by my inability to do so. On the contrary, am required by sense of duty, to invoke the aid oi your wisdom, prudence and forecast, ayertiug the threatening dangers which arise from it's einbarras sed situation. Wife no State can bonst of a more