The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-10-19
Gourrnor's 4flrssaae,
EsllO.o Citizens Of the Senate and
House of Representatives


our common welfare, which have marked the r.
Ylous year. And, upon such O survey ON tho
present occasion,we find ourselves surrounded h.
causes for gratitude to that Beniicent BEING fro,
whom we receive every good. The wear has bean
characterized by cheering state of activity and
prosperity in our business operations; and al
though our rejoicing in this respect shouId ,o~
haps be somewhat tempered bv the reflection
which forces itself upon US that this favorable
dition is to small extent result of the destit,
ton and distress which have prevailed in Other
lands, yet such a remembrance NAV serve 10 i'm
press upon us more deeply u sense Of obligation
that we, too have not been suffering the wan, ~
bread. So far fIom this. We have enioyed an nm,
stnted supply Of the fruits of the earth during the
past year. and another rich harvest has been fresh
ly gathered in. Our people, too, have been pre-
served from and wide spread and desolating sick
ness; civil order has been maintained; and our
distinguishing social and religious privileges IN
impaired, have been yielding, for our eniormen,
their rich and countless blessings
AS we enter upon the discharge Of our legisla-
tive duties, let us not only bear in mind our obi
cations to those who have committed their inter
ests to our care, but also recognize our RESPONSE
bility to Higher Power. Under the generally
received and substantially correct doctrine. that
laws are but the expression of the public mind
and an index OF public morals, there is danger Of
our overlooking truth Of great practical impor-
lance that lies beyond. Laws themselves in turn
exert an influence in forming the character cfa
people. The estimate which those who are As.
sumed to be among the wisest and most virtuous
Of the State, implicitly place upon certain acts BY
their legislation, goes far to mould the public SEN
timent in regard to those acts. And in view Of
the educational influence which the legislator in
this way exerts, he shonld not ragar it as lii, bar
amount and exclusive purpose to register the pub
lie viii, but he should also aim to BE- guided in
every act of legislation by the elevated priuci,e.
of a sound christian morality
In attempting to comply with that provision q
the constitution, which requires the Executive II
nually 10 lay before the legislature such business
- he may think necessary, do not deem it rc-
quisite for me to present every subject even Of
public interest which may properly claim vorr
attention. l regard it sufficient for me simply
TO advert to such matters of public concern s.
would more appropriately claim the notice Of tho
Executive, from the fact, that information pertain
ing to them might BE presumed to fall more e.
pecially into his possession Members of the leg
islature, coming as they do from different quarters
Of the State, acquainted as they are with tic upor
atoms Of existing laws upon the well being auI
prosperity Of the several sections which they IT,
sPectively represent, will, in regard TO most mat,
tiers relating to the public welfare srrivs for them
selves at more Just and correct conclusions thsa
any TO which the Executive could Guide ,hem.
Among those subjects to which | regard It as
proper for me to call your attention. would .ug
gest an apparent defect existing in the statute IT,
latIng to public accounts There Is no provision
by which tho Auditor is required to give bonds
for the faithful discharge Of his official duties In
an office which holds so great control over the
treasury, without any effective and immediate
check beyond the integrity Of tie officer, cannot
but regard the defect one that ought 20 be
edied; and it is believed that no one holding tho
office would regard the requirement that he should
give bonds, oppressive or unreasonable. The
present Auditor of Accounts, 1t is proper for me
TO state concurs in these views.
would respectfully suggest 10 the Lcgs-
lature the proprieiy Of altering our laws res
pectlng the rights Of married women, so as
10 secure 10 them the sole control and bene-
fit Of all property which they may have at
coveriUre, or receive during ii, ia their own
right The effect Of such q prov,o would
be 10 guard married women more efeoGly
from the danger, which ever incrras.
es with the growth of stale and the
increase Of business and il.
hazards. of being reduced TO Gostilulion
and suffering by acts in which they have had
no part, and in Mhose disasterous consequent
ces, so far as it can be avoided, they should
not share. Other States have turned their
attention 10 this subject, and il would scem
that our State should not be less readyfo
give salulary and equitable protection to the
WHEAT least when it can be done without
wrong TO the husband or his creditors.
deem ii my duty 10 call your atcntionio
an act passed at the last session Of Ley
isature, entitled "An act 10 prevent impo-
sirion and accidents in the sale of medicines"
The provision contained in the aci, that il
should mol 60 into effect until the first day Of
November, 1917, would seem TO imply that
doubts were entertained as TO the utility or
expediency olthe law by the Legislature tina!
passed it rs the provision appears 10 have
been inserted Tor the purpose OF afording an
opportunity for repeal Of The &C; previous
10 its taking effect. Such doubts were Ger
iainly entertained by myself, and time has
but served 10 confirm them. IL is strongly
believed that an attempt TO carry out mo
provisions OF the law would no, only be at
tended with great embarrassment and IN
but would altogether lall oil
effecting the purpose sought TO be accom-
plshed | would, therefore. respectful rec
ommend n repeal OF the act in qustion-and
should the LEGISLATURE concur with me in the
main oninion. there are obvious reason why
The snbiect should receive immediate atten-
ton. =
IL is source Of much qualification 10 nc
to be able to express my firm and decided
convictions. thai, under the late regulations
recently adopted for the supervision of our
romon schools, and the efforts made in con-
nection with that supervision to improve these
Institutions and extend their influence.
palpsble advancement had been made IN
many particulars, although much remains to
be desired. But as the condition Of tbs
great interest OF the State, and its present
demands npou US, will be considered in inc
Report of the State Superintendent, which
in due time will be laid before you, it is un-
necessary for me to dwell upon this subject
here.
l have received the third Annual Report
Of the State Geologi st. and it is now in pro-
cess Of publication. IL appears from tho
Report, that the survey has been progress