The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-04

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Several Of tho counties have failed to forward an alb
straot in obedlenoe to the act above mentioned How
ever ksone the performance Of this species of military
we'll militia Is in every point Of view, ssse n
TALLY necesfary In this State; and, wth,u further
comment, would suggest that at least such orgsni
Iation DO Effected as will eptitle to receive our
quota Of arms from the geneIa 81 government.
II may not be improper to state here that have re-
copies o. adopted oy me
neys plan of railroad to connect the Atlantic AMI
Pacific Oeeans and which resolutions contain nstruo-
tions to the representatives In Congress from those
States requesting the to give the project their sup
port 1t 10 believed that this subjecs will be vigorous
y pressed upon the attention Of Congress- at Its coming
eession. Should this project similar be favor
confederation whether q subsequent application By
Though the centre Of this State might not be partly
based upon the fact that such road could be made
form one OF the links In the great chain Of railroads
connecting the Atlantic and Pacific. A road con.
Meeting with the Chicago and Gaena road, and then
running through the centre Of this State to Council
Bluffs, would, It Is believed effect that object and at
the same time be Of great advantage to citizens
should you deem your duty to present smother me-
road through the State, trust at least that such
route will be selected will advance the best interests
The Board OF Public Works have received thirty
thoufand dollars from the sale Of the lands granted BY
Congre'r to aid in the Improvement Of the navigation
Of the Des Moines river and half OF that sum has
been expended on the improvement. I have certified
these facts to the President Of the United States
required by the act granting the lands 1t under.
stood that the Improvement Is rapidly progressing
under the management Of the Board
NO regulations bave yet been prescribed by law for
the issuirg Of these pate ns and would suggest that
the Board Of Public Works be authorized to prepare
and MI them up and then forward them to the Execu
tive for bis s!anature.
One Of the most important duties dsvoving upsn
the General Assembly at Its present session. is the sp-
portiopment Of tie State, In accordance with the
hrtyhrst secsn Of the fourth article Of the consti
tuition rest assured that you will meet this duty
with that elaboration which its proper performance
demands.
The remarks In my meesage delivered ut the special
session, relative to the unfinished condition and the
necessity Of completing the Penite ntiary of this state
l respectfully reiteis ate at the prese mt time.
The commissioners appointed to revisc,the statutes
Of this State have submitted report to me- which Is
herewith transmitted
State and Missouri, has underssnd, bsen taken to
the Supreme Court Of the United States where IL will
probably be heard and decided during the present
winter.
1t will also be your duty to elect two United States
Senators. Two sessions Of the General Assembly have
been held since our State organization, during which
the election OF the Uuted States Senator's and Judges
OF our supreme Court duties epoined upon IL by
the contribution. Unfortunately for the State those
duties have not yet been performed. II this result
srose from difficulties which presented themselves and
which members felt unable to surmount without fur
Their consultation with their constituent feel coma
dent that you fresh from the people you have
received euch Instructions from them will enable
You to discharge these duties with prompti.ude and
harmony.
cannot refrain from again Expressing upon your
minds the propristy Of q speedy and energetic dis
charge, OF your duties that accuracy land despatch
should characterize all OF your prooesdngs that no
matters foreign to the interests Of the State should be
introduced into your deliberations; and may all so
perform duties to receive the appreciation OF the
people, OF ur consoiences and the approving smile Of
Heaven. ANSELL BRIGGS.
Iowa city, December g. 1s4s.