Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-10-22

bus lnroduced.-l}y Mr., harrington. provl-
ling for the building of the State Prison on Isle
la Mott, in the County of Grand Isle referred
b committee on Finance. BY Mr. Brownel, in
representative shall be elected on baong
after II O'Clock at night referred to committee
On Elections
Resolution, BY Mr.. Hodges, for joint as
sembly on Wednesday next mt 10 A. NJ. to elect
Judges of the Supreme Court ;passcd.
The annual executive communication. OF his
Excellcncy the Governor, was transmitted to
the senate by his Secretary, and was read by
The Secretary of the Senate.
Message.
Tellor Citizens Of tie Senate and House Of Rep !
rcsentaiices.:
FHE annual assembling of our State Legislature ev-
presents an appropriate season tor passing sur
,ey OF those pronnen, incidents pertaining to our
common welfare, which have marked the previous
year. And, upon such survey on the present occa-
sion, we find ourselves srroulcd with abundant caus-
=. Tor gratitude to tina, Benricent Being from whom
we receive every good. The year has been character
'A,d 10y cheering state of activity and prosperity III
ar business operations and although our rejoicing
n this res Get should perhaps be somewhat tempered
hy the reflection which forces itself upon us that this
favorable condition is to no small extent result OF the
restitution and distress which have prevailed in other
lands, yet such a remembrance may serve TO inn
press upon us the more deeply sense o obligation
that we, too have not been suffering the want OF
bread SO far from this, we have been enjoying an
nnstned supply of the iuiis OF the earth dining the
yenr past and another rich harvest has been gather
or n Our people, too, have been preserved from any
wide spread and desolang sickness civil order has
been maintain I'd; and our distinguishing social and
religious privileges, unnpared, have been yielding
for our enjoyment, their rich and countless bless
ings
As we enter upon the discharge of our Legislative
duties let us not only bear in mind our obligations to
those who have committed their interests care,
but also recognize our responsibility to Higher Pow
err. Under the generally received and substantially
correct doctrine, that law but the expression OF
the public mind and an index OF public moals there
is danger OF overlooking truth OF great practical
importance that lies beyond. Laws themselves, in
turn, exert an influence in forming the character OF
people. The estimate which those assumed TO be
among the wscs and most vrtuous OF the State, inn
pliediy place upon certain acts by their legislation
goes far to mould the public sentiment in regard to
those acts. Aud, in view OF the educational influence
which the Legislature in this way cXcrts he should moi
regard it as his paramount and exclusive purpose IL
register the public will, but he should also aim to be
guided in every act OF legislation by the elevated prn
ciplcs OF a sound christian morality.
In attempting tocomply with that provision of tn,
constitution which requires the Executive annually t,
lay before the Legislature such business as he may thnl
necessary do not deem it requisite for TO prcsen
every subject, even OF public interest, which may
properly claim your attention ] regard it as sniil
Gent tor SIMPLY 10 advert to such matters OF public
concern would more appropriately csiim the notice
OF the Executive, from the fact, that information per
tanning to them might be presumed to fall more espe
coming they do from different quarters of the State
and acquainted as they with the operation OF cx
listing laws upon the wei being and prosperity OF tn
several sections which they respectively represent vii
in regard to most matters relating to the public wei
fare arrive for themselves at more just and corrcc
conclusions than any TO which the Executive coul
guide them.
Among those subjects TO which regard it as prope
for me to call your attention, would suggcs, appn
rent defect existing III the statute relating 10 publ
accounts There is provision nv which the Audi
10 disrb
OF his official duties In office which holds 5
great control over The treasury, without any eecv
and immediate check beyond the integrity of the off
Ger, cannot but regard the defect as that ouel
10 be rneded ana ii is believed that no one holdlr
the oiice would regard the requirement, that h
The prescn, Auditor of Accounts, it is proper for N
10 state, concurs in these views
] would respectfully suggest to the Legislator tn
pr0prlcty OF altering our laws respecting the rights
married women, SO as to secure 10 them the sole col
troll and benefit OF all property which they may have
G0feitue, or receive during II, in their own right
The effect OF such provision would be 10 guard ma
ned women more eeclualy from the danger wlic
ever increases with the growth Of state and the
sequent increase OF business and its hazards, OF beir
reduced TO destllution and suffering by in whiC
they have had no part and IN whose disastrous const
quenccs, SO far as it be avoided they should n,
share Other Stnes have turned their attention
thus subject, and 1t would seem that our State sluul
not be less ready to give saluaIy and equitable pro
hcton to the wtr--at least when it can be done with
out wrong to the husband or his creditors.
deem it my duty to call your attention to an az
passed ut the last session OF the Legislature, cntc
" An act to.prevent imposition and accidents in til
tae OF medicines The provision contained in til
act, that it should not 90 into effect until the frs, da
OF November, lsi1, would seem to imply that doub
Were entertained as to the utility cXpedlcncy OF II
law by the legs ature that passed it the provsio
appears to have been inserted Tor the purpose OF uor,
ing an opportunity ior repeal OF the act previous
It's taking effect. Such doubts were certainly en,c
,nined by myself, and time has but served to conir
them. 1t is strongly believed that an attempt To ca
ry out the provisions OF the law would not only be n
tended with great embarrassment, and Inconvenience
but would altogether fail of cilccring the purpos
sought to be accomplished ! would, therefore, r
specially recommend repeal Of the in question
and should the Legislature concur with me in the ma
opinion, there are obvious reasons why tie suble
should receive immediate attention.
II is a source OF much qualification to me to be al
10 express my firm and decided convictions that nj
der the regulations recently adopted Tor the super
non OF our common schools, aud the efforts ilIadc
connection with that supervision 10 improy" these i
ttitutlons and extend their influence, Ialpahlc n
'ancement has been made IN many particulars, ALI
much remains to be desired. But Us the condition
this great interest OF the State, and lis present d
mands upon us, will be con, 'oelcd in the Report
the State Superintendent which in due time will
laid before you, II is unnecessary for to dwell u
this subject here.
! have received the third Annual Report of t
State teologist and it is in process of public
lion. it appears from the Report, that the survey h
been progressing during the past year with n good d
gree OF activity and success and iliat the field lab
mas been mainly completed, only small portion OF t
Sthe tclIhlnlllg ultHpIOftu. lie sum originally q
proprlaied Tor the purposes OF the survey will be
hausted on the first day of March next; aud from t
estimates OF the Geologlst appended TO the Rrpo
nappears that all additional appropriation OF sXtc
hundred dollars year Tor two years will be rcQur
10 complete the remaining systematic field OF labor
10 make such denominations OF certain localities
may be found necessary in making out the final X
port and TO prepare the Report for publication.
have heretofore SO strongly expressed my cunvi
tons OF the utility and importance OF this great wor
and of its credit To the STATE that needless for
70 say that trust tile appropriations will be read
made, so that no obstacle shall be presented to
successful and honorable complexion
In accordance with a resolution passed nj the |,
session OF the legislature, directing me to appo
some one examine the documents collected bv liz
~ Stevens Esq, relative TO the claims of his Sta
upon the government OF the United States for . xu,
sfs incurred during the revolutionary war | nnnn,ut
the Hon, Charles X, Williams, whose rcuor | ba
reason to believe will be submitted to the legislature
its present session.
70 carry into effect the resolution of the last scssi,
directing me to appoint some suitable person or n,
sons to correspond with the sculptor Powers r,sue
ing proposed statues in marble OF Elhnn Allen n
Thomas Chilteuden Tor the vacant inches IN thr /,
oy OF the Capitol, appointed the Hon Charles PA
and the Hon. George 7. Marsh. There repor
not vet been received nor am | apprizcd " Ina, n
press has been made in the work assigned to them
hut believe it will be faithfully accomplished at the e
lest period practicable.
Under the resolution requesting me to examine
cause TO be examined the Historical Collections
Henry Stevens, Esq, appointed The Hon sam
a. Crafts and A. q, Chadwick Esq, to exam
the collection, and report 10 me the number char
Ter. and value of the books and documents Which