The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-27

agriculture and industry, new Stimulus VIII be
given TO the progress Of our navy, which viii insure
recovery from the state OF pToslTatIon into when
II had fallen and which will not confer less BENEFIT
and advantage upon our foreign provinces, so wor-
thy of all interest for the fidelity they have al
ways displayed under all circumstances.
"At home, in the peninsula order and respect of
the laws have been maintained that every attempt
at treason has been defeated by the vigilance and
the hrmness OF the authorities as well as by the n
deity Of the army the subordinaton and discipline
OF which might serve as model for The world; md,
in fine, by the excellent spirit Of the peoPe-tired
and worn out by revolt and anxious 10 enjoy fully
the benefit of peace, under the shade Of the throne
and under the protection Of our national insliiu-
lions.
sin order TO consolidate the possession of van
tages precious, we have, by virtue of the author
ity which you gave to my government, established
organic laws. have to congratulate you on the
fact that these have fully justified our ex-
pectations The nation now finds itself endowed
with laws, the want of which had been felt during
so many years, and the establishment of which has
been effected without suggesting any difficulty; on
the contrary the establishment Of those laws is be-
ginning already to produce their fruits in the good
order and government Of the state
Independently Of those reforms-so important
and urgent-othen Of less magnitude have been eff
fectsd, well in the department Of public instruc-
tion in the administration of justice, and in yan-
Gus other branches Of government. ...
my government has likewise devoted itself To
the carrying into execution the plan of finance voted
in the last legislature, and TO the removal Of all the
obstacles which impeded total reform in matters OF
taxation. can assure you with satisfaction that
that plan has been carried into effect in most Of its
provisions.
SIN the estimates, which will be mediately sub
mitted TO you for examination, you will find all the
ameliorations and improvements Of which they were
susceptible. Time and experience will lead TO
discover defects which il is indispensable TO correct
which II would have been impossible IN SO short a
space OF time to have removed, and which ever ac-
company the establishment Of new system.
"Some Of the evils and Injuries arising out OF the
law Of 1raneess, passed in the year l64l being oh.
yious, the government proposes at convenient OPP
portuniy 10 submit to you measures for their RENE
| dy. My government propose also 10 submit 10 you
measures calculated to increase the public wealth
and to strengthen the credit Of the nation.
"My government will also present TO you a pro-
| ject OF law with the important object OF endowing
in permanent and solid manner, public worship
and the clergy.
"Such, gentlemen senators and deputies, are the
principal matters to be submitted to your con.
sideration, relying do upon your zeal and good
will, of which have received many and such une-
quiyocal proofs. The greatest and most difficult
portions Of this work being accomplished, il now
remains only to conclude and place il on a solid
| basis During the last session you introduced into
the constitution the reforms indispensable for plac-
ing in harmony the prerogatives Of the crown and
the rights Of the nation. You authorized my gov
eminent to promulgate those organic laws, by means
of which the political machine received freedom Of
action and movement. You decreed, in fine, a new
plan of finance calculated TO put an end TO the dis
order which consumed the resources Of the state.
At present it devolyes you to examine the results
Of your former resolutions, and TO introduce such
further improvements and reforms as shall appear
to you called for and necessary-a task, which
though less brilliant is not the less useful and glori-
Gus. Your zeal and perseverance will be neces-
sary TO aid my government in the laudabe task Of
regulating the finances and administration Of the
state, which necessarily felt the effects of previous
great and fatal disorder.
81 feel convinced that this task if undertaken will
not be found greater than your capacity. This
hope for at least, conhding in the protection OF
Divine Providence and with an ardent desire 10 add
this new service to the many which you have al
ready conferred on the throne and the country"