Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-12-08

cea rg a, "a
al Pre@h'r -eAcaanse would decline. and The small
mote, OF other States would instantly Disappear
| hS'ewih eomnunieatc the onaua report OF the Adu
'sn' General on bc state OF tho Militia aud ask for hi,
suggestions careful alteration. Oar Militia sxS,cn
no'as great and radical reform IL l. heavy annual
10 the state, with little II any eogresnopi, c,,,y .r,
us music aioao eo5u upwards OF Sl2COO a ycar which
mgn' DC wholly dispensed with. the prescnt
should DC preserved, with the exception OF volunteer aud
'eSnen'al ndaors But satisfied that the true pol
~ OF the State adopt an efficient VOLUNTEER S,s-
@ anu some cheap hut easy method OF enrolment Tor tue
| mass OF our Militia.
| have to inorm YOU Of tho resjy,,,i,, %, p,;.i;.
uenty b. Woodhousc late andor Of the
ohSaae OF tho fourth division OF the militia of Virginia
also communicate the reports of tho Captain of tho
Public Guard aud Supefn cndont of Public Ed fee. :,
commend hat brooch OF the public sha
90 Snarsed with the salaries OF tho interior civic guard
o. inc lenitenuary. propricty of excmnt
ing That institution lrrm the obligation pay its own Off
exclusive responsible 20 aud under the control of s @
peiin'ondent also recommend tho sale OF considerable
p'''n 81 our ordnance and number ct small arms
am satisfied that they ght DO disposed OF without veal
ehng our doionec and at tie time give the uso OF
considerable amount ct capital lying urprOducti,c
and daily diminishing value. | also recommend The
passage OF law fixing in aud figures the pay and
allowances OF the officers OF the Public Guard. They are
now entitled to the and allow OF the officers OF tho
u y Army. ct similar rank and location do regard i,
asptoper OF becoming To leave any portion Liabilities
dependent the legislation OF United States We
have already sustained loss by the construction
put upon the laws OF Congress relation TO tho Subject
that construction being different that put upon it by
our accounting o ;crs, and which the officers OF sand
guard had long acquicsccd. In consequence of this
sueton OF the Court you will have provision for
the payment Of Judgment Outlined by Lieut. Brown aud
claim preferred by Lieut.. Selden, late OF the Public
! Guard.
herewith transmit the report OF Vaccine Agent cx
PanaioTy Of his branch OF the public called for
tbs report that might form OF the value OF
tins agency TO the State and alsn the manner in which
1s duties had been performed. From pcrusil OF this
port, satisfied that this agency OF gre at public I'M
poFianco, aud that the agent has performed his duty
| highly satisfactory manner.
The State house and lot in very dilapida,cd
! -.Rn sea 81,
chased Tor hospital undcr laws but has
been used tor for many years. IL now occupied by
uospasSer and i daily diminishing value The State
also owns small lot OF land short distance above city
and Immediately the canal. Although really valuable
Tor It's granite qulrres il the State recon-
mend the passage OF law providing for the sale of both
OF them.
Our quarantine laws require your attention Passed
PRIOR 10 the adoption OF the federal constitution they
very imperecy adapted present relations aud con
uuoh and would seem 10 be unnecessary, especially
the acts passed February l2h 1919 and Feb. lIth 1892
seem TO provide all the power requisite guard against
inc introduction ol small Pox, TO prevent its Spreading
| 10 effect its cure.
The law providing fer the erection Of Court House was
carefully considered. The Executive, unanimously con-
cured IN tue opinion, that It be located the
vacant lot attached TO the Government mansion. Upon
examination the Museum found be nothing better
than mass OF crumbug TIT up which for court
mousse II ~ could De done at all, would involve
fully equal TO that Of erecting OF the materials
as ia as they would CO. and appropriate building
The public service really required court house without
delay, and deemed duty carry the plain int
and meaning ut the legislature by the Of one
neat IN appearance, solid structure convenient IN ar
ransement, and economical For further particu-
s as to the improvements which have been completed
are IN progress, refer you report of the supsrnen
dent OF public edihces.
Our internal Improvement fund has been diminished in
the past year $55759S So To this may be added our
stock IN the Winchester and Potomac ral road company
and about one third OF loan It. making the aggre-
gate Sl1OuUO. The policy which seems TO have gov
erned the last Legislature in relation to this company
will | presume be extended to other embarrassed
corporations, aud the consequence will be heavy
reduction ct the nominal OF internal
improvement fund. | satisi,d, however, that this
act was hurried through the Legislature, amid the
confusion OF ITS closing scenes, add thus escaped vgi-
lance which II would otherwise have received That act
gives up 521uUOb Tor annuity OF S. 900 without any
assurance OF tile payment OF that small sum- cannot be
1cconaiei tor otherwise than stated IL plainly
demonstrates the inpor gnce OF adopting p'ccauton
against the recurrence OF smla. legislation. NOlwh-
standing tr reduction the amount of this v4-
able !u'd am happy 10 iu!orn you that It's income
proving.
But our internal Improvement fund wholly inadequate
Tor the prosecution of that system OF improvements He'd
Tor 10y your constituents "a every part beloved Com
h'h"eaih winch - indispensable u the full development
OF our wonderful advantages, and commencement, OF
which longer be deferred without disregard OF
those high duties the manly and .honcd perform.
anee OF which, mainly depends the position which Virgil
MIA Is 10 maintain among her states All the Gle.
mens OF greatness fertile SOIL genial climate
eXhaus'less mineral wealth. broad and rivers nigh
~ water power, territory large enough European
Empire, noble people, and oil which may be added
most fortunate geographical POSITION present array
advantages unknown any other spot Of similar d!men-
si1ns the habitlble globe. Shall we longer delay To use
these noble clemens OF greatness Snail SAID tina,
we have not intelligence appreciate the spirit use
these stumble gifts OF hcGycnl That deaf the hum of
Industry aud issensbe to he vigorous enterprise which
distinguishes other States content live on in indo
Ience and ease, upon memories that are gone
In laying views before you, gentlemen, upon this
most important subject, very sensible that may bc
liable 70 severe animadveson tia, may dissppOin some
and offend ,thc57 Bu; / love sincerely am
/ ffnH Yf.F. y4FtV .F s 81 H.
tl'e !" me performance o my du;y. am prepared To in
cur the responsibility Of ihose vigorous measures which
sna eho'ria!y recommend, aud which sincerely hope
} GU Will sanction and approve.
The age s uuitiuln. Whether or no; the wonderful
discoveries Of physical science tie or the Ell
iect Of tins condition OF The world, It needless To en-.
| CURE. but the march OF Improvement is onward
me most imposing distinctions arr readily overcome
time and space almost ana the most remote
parts OF the earth made feel dependent upon each
.l"eI' ana 10 recognize t. some extent common interest
virginia VIII not consent gave mp her ghul part IN this
mighty destiny. Embracing within her limits two ruuts OF
great Importance the Union ncalcu able value IN
TIE country through which they pass the people require an
cary construction upon them Of ZONE improved highway
virginia has wnys denied 20 the Federal Government the
constitutional rght Of carrying OF internal i'm
pfJNcIn'ht Even u tie right existed Vrg, would,
am persuaded, exercise because within the scope
OF state nhy aud necessarily involving large increase
power u The Federal Government. Bur, not
right which corresponds habtualy with our wishes an
our Interests AMI that II the State refuse carry those
t. complete them resides in and be exercised by the
Federal Government cill upon those then, who enter
tam this view o. Federal power, yield the spirit the
age and boldly call out now, without another years delay
the inert powers of the Stc, Tor her renovation aud
/ improvement.
In bringing this interesting subject to your moderation
/ ! shall be excused. uu, tor pressing upon You ~
one Of patriotic duties, that dscardng oil local and
sectional Tee, ng' end interests. ID D Virginia, and
y'blc who ha7 called consult her condition.
TO deye pc her wealth, protect her and 3D.
vance her greatness. Let select certain great improve
mems ani determine 20 complete them. Let conccn
tratc all ample means upon them And with patriot.
I'm which cnnobes Is heart that possesses ~ lei with
chrc1uincss and aocry postpone cherished oh.
| Iects until our E-.ud design is corsummnied.
The great Improvement, which contemplate, II s also
my dc.irc 10 carried on, upon State account The
principle Ci froycmCu which has long prevailed In our
State fun7ouud. Experience has proved 1t. Under the
tc.uyc idea that tho publ, 90 be protected, against
imprpvidan Inyetmsnt 10y cai1n with private in
tcfc-i', have Fuuk Of lc1s millions uf dollars Nor
is is a; such associations frequently cm5luass II They do
not control tho policy Of the State II is changing OF
IL.