The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-08
The Message Of the Governor or Connec.
ticut.


seemed willing to own-and the real design Of
which dared to avsw; war that has cost
millions Of money and Thousands OLIVES and by many
Of us believed to have been unnecessary and unjust.
In so far however as concerns the skill, the vaor
and the ndomitable perseverance exhibited by our
troops in the prosecution Of the war and In 30 far as
respects the beneficial effects produced abroad in the
estimate Of national character for prowess,
have much reason to be gratiied, and even proud.
After those in power had begun the war its progress
could not well be resisted by people scrupuous Of
the honor Of their country; and, therefore, it not
only was not opposed but theoretically sustained by
many to whom it exceedingly offensive; at the
time intending. and openly avowing their determine
ton, to hold its authors in the public estimate to
strict account liability.
This resolution fellow citizens have most signay
ANA eGectuay accomplished by elevatng to the Chief
Mngistracy of the Union a emnently distinguish
ed among the best and bravest of their brethrenwho
from the beginning was known to be in sentiment and
feeling opposed to the wnrbut who, in obedience to
the i'm perave call Of his superiors in command evne
ed himself ready to make any and all personal acri
fees in cause which, by those entrusted with author-
y declared TO be the cause Of justice and Of MS
Thus has our republic been afforded the opportunity
of exhibiting to the world nation victorious its
enemies victorious over itself"
By the treaty with Mexico, the United States have
acquired title to great extent Of country hing
even the Pacific ocean, some portions Of which will
probably for long time remain unimportant to u.s.
But the discovery of mineral products in other por-
uons has excited to an unexamped degree, the cupi
diiy of our countrymen, and OF the world.
ii the representations correspond in any reasonable
proportion with the truth, perhaps may be permit
ted to anticipate, many and great advantages md
viduals and to the nation More especially it, instead
being intoxicated by golden hopes, the adventures
shall submit themselves to be cove ned by that sound
discretion and uni WIZ. ice which. in times past,
have r.,,rar' eriae.. Ia. people OF New England.
Bu. unless benefits o. history shall be lost upon
rs we canot ta perceive that those nations pos
scssnc e cCltro! o. mining regions like those in Gu
Nor, have no: hitherto been among the most thriv
in and that for the NEST part the individuals imme
aiaely engaged il mining operations have not been
among the rich. The experience of the world demon
srates that the result of persevering industry with its
health, to wealth, and to morals
Necessarily connected with this great addition to our
national domain is another question, demanding our
serious consideration. Shall slavery be permitted to
extend itself these newly acquired regions where
it has to this time been excluded! Or shall these
regions, in this particular be in worse condition, as
part of the United States than while they were under
the dominion of Mexico!
1t becomes us New England men, to approach this
delicate subject in the spirit of forbearance and regret
rather than that of luminosity or complan-ever keep
ing in mind that, though ancestors among
the to discover and apply the remedy for slavery,
they also among the most active In its introduce
ton into country
Those who still own slaves within the United States,
urging it upon matter of wrong that they are
in danger being restrained from removing with them
into territories They have been accustomed
consider this class of servants merely as property
to their persons and transportablc ut their
pleasure They do not seem to have realised, that
freedom belongs to man by the law OF his nature
that slavery Is an exception TO- ana an nirin cement
III at ALI only by force of human legislation Liberty
is the ordinance of God-slavery is the work of
The provisions introduced into the constitution of
the United States and which reliance is confidently
placed for the protection Of slavery, their to
consciousness of this position, and evince its truth
The permission granted to masters to pursue, and
take their runaway slaves extends only to nonresident
masters Shouda master remove with his slaves within
the limits of q non-slaveholding State and become
resident therein, the slaves must immediately and by
mere operation Of municipal law, become free from
hatever differences of opinion there may be among
to slavery within Its present boundaries or as to
the measures respecting It which we ought to adopt
NIT to its perpetuity within its present limits,
consent to its extension into any portion of
country where 1t has hitherto been carefully prohibit
ed TO do this, do not feel ourselves bound either
as civilians moralists and deem 1t matter of
devout gratitude to that Being who controlleth the
hearts Of men, that this sentiment has become among
/ Commend to your interesting care the interests of
the militia II is the only military force at all compa-
tible with our republican government. Our predeces-
sors have found in it sufficient defence from foes with
and foes within their borders and 1t is alone to
this class Of soldiers that must look for adequate
curty from similar dangers and for uphoding the civil
It is hardly necessary say that too much at
tenton cannot be bestowed upon the education Of
youth. Our fathers have always considered the
of religion and education as inseparabc. With them
the prosperity of schools academies, and colleges
has invariably been object Of anxious solictude,
and in our halls of legislation tho education Of Tho
young has at all times been deemed paramount duty.
The facts respecting the School Fund.- will be care
fully detailed in the report Of the commissioners from
which it will appear that the capital of this fund Is
equal to 64l 19that the divided during the
year among the school districts, is $133 366 5Othat
the number of children between the ages of four and
sixteen is SSH. know Of no reason to doubt that
the principal Of this fund Is in safe and prosperous
condition.
The annual report Of the Comptroller Of Public Ac-
counts will be presented for your inspection. By
aiming this document you will find that the balance
money in the State Treasury the LIST Of April,
lS49-including S130O borrowed within the year
from the School Fund S20241 90. The whole
Of Indebtedness from the State to the School
kund for money borrowed at various times is equal
to S462l2 AZ
The judicial expenses for the last year amount to
Sal STA 81 exceeding by about 81 600 the expenses of
the year The endeavors to lessen this class
expenditures have thus fur proved Intellectual and
the subject matter will demand from you strict
tiny.
The General Assembly, at its session in 1S4s passed
act authorizing the parties in suits at law to be
amined witnesses In the exposition Of this statute
serious doubts have arisen especially to whether the
trainers intended it should include criminal trials
How far prisoner should be tempted by the hope of
escape to testify fasely-how far he should be re-
quired to criminate himself upon refusal to tes-
THY, subject himself to injurious presumptions
questions Of serious import
In the execution Of my official duties, shall readily
concur with you in accomplishing whatever may be
conducive TO the safety and welfare Of our
valuable republic.
THE PIONEER OF JAPAN.-Whilc the great COM
m rcial and naval nations of the world are mpdi-