The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-03

Of the STATE Of New York approach to unanimty
fteDtmen it is In their nxed determination to resist
them involves great moral primo ple and overrides
al questions OF temporary of political expet'enov
None venture to dissent; and in the difference
OF degree in which the sentiment receives utterance,
1t has proven powerful to the breaking Down Of
the strong barrier of party organization This sent
this 'entiment which fifty years ago prompted the
aboi hment Of slavery in this State 1t this nearly
unanimous sentiment of the people which reflected
gaure at the period Of the agitation Of the question:
on the admission OF Missouri into the Union Slavery
rot only existed at that time within the limits Of
Missouri, but legalized within the whole OF the
territory acquired by the United States under
State were induced to yield their assent to .
compromise tken made, whereby a State permitting
territory embraced within the compromises of tbs
constitution, by the consideration that slavery and
involuntary fervude should be for excluded from
the remaining portion Of the territory within which
slavery was heretofore authorized They yielded the
political advantage OF slave representation by por
ton Of the territory for the moral triumph of esta
blishing freedom throughout the remainder.
They are now asked TO become parties to the extern
sion Of slavery territory already Free Their an
swer may be read in their past history believe that
it Is almost If not entirely, tbs decision Of
the people of this State, that under circumstances
institution of slavery shall be introduced into any
part Of the territory Of the United States from which
During the past year, tho people of the United
States have exhibited another instance Of the pescefu
ness with which they select the
owhom they confde. fora time the powers of govern.
ment The universal acquiescsnce In the dscsiou OF
the majority, indicated immediately and Undertaking
~ after the htre Of the contest, affords the most
eoursgpg assurance that the perpetuity OF our nti
tutoDs is not jeoparded by differences of opinion,
with respect to the individuals to be entrusted with
| power.
The recent elections throughout the Union, have
had the effect to restore to the people, through their
| more immediate represe natives, much of the power
which had been gradually tending toward the Execu-
tive They have declared that the viii Of the people,
fhair int
expressed through their representatives. ought to be
| respected and carried out by the Executive They
have proved that the American people value peace
the advancement Of humanity, as the true ends and
objects for which republican government was found
ed They have given expression to the sentiment,
that the constitutional powers of our government are
beLefcept in their design and they have administer
ed Duke to that creed which holds govern to
state Of inacton the subject Of education indus
try internal improvements, and other kindred msas.
looking to the happiness OF man, the advance.
meDt Ct and the melioraton of the social and
have thus endeavored to comply with the reuui-o-
mt of the Constitution, which makes 1t my dute
commu nicate to the legislature the condition
State and to recopmen nd such matters as ma
expedient. II has beer my aim to state facts on TO
make suggestions, without more Of detail or OF .rr-
tnt than seemed necessary to a clear statemer
the subject. have entered upon this espo nsible
with much difdence relying upon the indulgencs Of
generous constituency. ever ready to
of the understanding, if accompanied by sincerity Of
purpose and purity Of motive.
now submit these matters to your enlightened
consideration, with the OF my most cords
cooperation in all your efforts to advance the varied
interests Of great State-condent that your de.
alterations and actions will be earnestly directed to
such ends rs will promote the public interests aud
advance thecause OF religion learning morality, and
bappiness. invoke upon those deliberations and
actions the blessings and the guidance of that AL
mighty Being who rules the unversein whose ha ads
the wisest OF men are but humble agents Of his will
Albany, January q 1s49