The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-03-21

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rable emlgrationlto the country is now
takingplace. The expenses Of the gov
eminent sinceI have been in office
have all been paid in an undepreciated
currency; very considerable amount
of debt incurred by previous admins
trations has been paid off; and sur
| plus Of available means sufficient to de-
fray the expenses Of the government
economically administered, for the next
two years at least, is left at the dispo-
sition of the state; and | venture the be-
! lief that, without resort to taxation, the
public domain, if properly husbanded
and disposed of will raise fund sufi-
cient to iiquidate the entire national
debt upon equitable principles, besides
providing for the future support ofthe
State government, a system ofcommon
schools and other institutions for the
intellectually moral, and religious, i'm
|provement ofthe rising generation
With such a population as Texas pos
sesses, characterised as it is with great
intelligence and enterprise, and with
such elements ofprosperity as she now
possesses, a genial climats and fertile
soil, it will be her own fault if she does
not reach an importance and a social
elevation not surpassed by any COM
munity on earth. .is II
Detailed reports from all the differ
ent departments and bureaus, showing
the transactions of the government
since the last annual meeting of Con-
gress, aresmade out and will be hand
ed to his excellency the governor, for
transmission in due time to your hon.
orable bodies. The information which
these contain will show the manner in
which the public affairs have been con-
Quoted since came into o flee and con-
stitute in part the necessary data upon
which to predicate your future action.
1t does not come within the province
Of my appropriate duty to make any
suggestions or recommend any meas
ures for your consideration. This task
now belongs 10 another, and will, ! am
well satisfied, be discharged with zeal.
faithfulness, and ability: may, how
ever, express the fervent hope, which |
have, that your important deliberations,
commenced under such favorable aus
pices, may result in the promotion of
the permanent welfare Of the State Of
Texas, and that your labors may be
crowned with abundant blessings.
The lone star Of Texas, which ten
years since arose amid cloud, over
fields Of carnage, and obscurely shone
for a while, has eliminated, and, fol-
lowing an inscrutable destiny, has pas
sed on and become fixed forever in that
glorious constellation which all free
men and lovers of freedom in the world
must reverence and adore-the Amer.
lean Union. Blending its rays with its
sister stars, long may,it continue to
shine, and may gracious Heaven
smile upon this consummation of the
wishes of the two republics, now join
ed together in one. "May the union
be perpetual, and may it be the means
of comforting benefits and blessings up
on the people Of all the States" is my
ardent prayer.
The final act in this great drama is
now performed. The republic of Tex
as is no more.
GOVERNOR HENDERSON'S IN
AUGURAL ADDRESS.
Gentlemen of the Senate
and House Of Representatives.:
This day, and within this very hour,
has been consummated the great work
annexation, it seems to me, should be
a full compensation to our citizens for
all their tolls and sufferings endured for
ten long years. Our hearts should be
full ofgratitude to the Giver Of all good,
for the many favours he has bestowed
upon us at all times and all cir
cumstances. In the beginning of our
revolution, when the frowns of the
world were upon us, his protecting arm
shielded US from danger; and now at
its close, when we have so happily
completed our labours and attracted
the attention ofthe principal nations Of
the earth, he is still with u.s.. Whocan
look back upon spr history and not be
fully and deeply impressed with the
consideration that the arm Of Deity has
shielded our nation, and his Justice and
wisdom guided us in our path9 1t is
therefore our duty in deep humility, to
make our acknowledgements for his
many favors. a a3es
It's with a deep sense of the respon-
sibility which have incurred, that !
now enter upon the duties Of the sta
ton which my felow-citizens have cal
led me to gil. This station and this re-
sponsibility my own disposition did not
lead me to seek; and ] can only hope
to beable TO discharge the duties which