The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-08
The Message OF the Governor OF Conncc-
tlcut.

Of us believed to have been unnecessary and unjust
In far however. concerns the skill, the vaior
and the indomitable perseverance exhibited by our
troops in the Of the war and in so far as
respects the beneficial effects produced abroad in the
estimate of our national character for prowess, we
have much reason to be gratihed and even proud
After those in power had begun the war It's progress
could not well be- resisted by people scrupuous OF
the honor Of their country; and therefore, 1t not
only opposed, but energetically sustained by
many whom exceedingly offensive; at the same
time intending and openly avowing their determine
ton to hold its authors in the public estimate to
This resolution our fellow citizens have most signally
ana eectuay accomplished by elevating to the Chief
Magistracy of the Union man emnentiy distinguish
ed among the best and bravest of their brethrenwho
from the beginning was known to be in sentiment and
feeling opposed TO the war-but who, in obedience to
the pcratve call Of his superiors in command evnc-
ed himself ready make any and all personal sacri
fees in cause which by those entrusted with authori
y declared to be the cause OF justice, and Of his
thus has our republic been afforded the opportunity
exhibiting the world nation victorious over It's
enemies victorious over itsclf.n
By the treaty with Mexico the United States have
acquired title to great extent of country, reaching
even to tho Pacific ocean some portions OF which Will
But the discovery Of mineral products in other por-
tons has excited to an unexamped degree, the cup
dty of countrymen, and OF the world
Ii the representations correspond in any reasonable
proportion with the truth perhaps we may be permit
ted to anticipate many and great advantages to indi
yduals and to the nation More especially, IT, instead
of being intoxicated by golden hopes, the ndventurers
shall submit themselves to be by that sound
discretion and uni prle.ice which. in times past
have characterized TIL. people o: New England.
Ba: unless benests Of history shall be lost upon
us we cannot fail TO perceive that those nations pos
scssinr lie ccntro o: mining regions like those in Ca
liforna have not hitherto been among the most thrv
iuS and that for the most part, the individuals mme
iatcly engaged il mining operations have not been
among the rich. The experience of the world demon
that the result of industry with its
usually attendant economy, are most favorable to
health to wealth; and to morals
Necessarily connected with this great addition to our
lin is her 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 III worse condition.
part of the United States than while they under
the dominion of Mexico!
II becomes us New England men, to approach this
delicate subject in the spirit of orbearancc and regret
rather than that of luminosity or compaint-ever keep
ing it in mind that though our ancestors were among
the first to discover and apply the remedy for slavery
they also among the most active in its introduce
tion into country.
Those who still own slaves within the United States
urging il upon matter of wrong that they are
in danger Of being restrained from removing with them
into these territories They have been accustomed
consider this class of servants merely as property
attached to their persons and transporable at their
pleasure They do not seem to have realised, that
freedom belongs every by the law of his nature,
that slavery is exception to, and an infringement
upon, this law; and that slavery can rghtfuy exist
iii at alD only by force of human legislation Liberty
is the ordinance of God-savery is the work of man.
The provisions introduced into the constitution of
the United States and which reliance is confidently
placed for the protection of slavery their origin TO
consciousness of this position, and evnce its truth
The permission granted to masters to pursue, and
take their runaway slaves extends only to nonresident
masters Should master remove with his slaves within
the limits of non-saveholding State, and become
resident therein the slaves must Immediately, and by
mere operation Of municipal law, become free from
bondage
Whatever differences Of opinion there may be among
slavery within its present boundaries to
the respecting it which we ought to adopt
or however much may feel ourselves bound to sub
nit its perpetuy, within its present limits,
consent to its extension into any portion of our
country where it has hitherto been carefully prohibit
ed TO do this do not feel ourselves bound either
civilians or rs morasts; and deem It matter OF
devout gratitude to that Being who controlleth the
hearts of men, that this sentiment has become among
us universal.
commend to your interesting care the interests of
the militia 1t is the only military force at all compa-
tiblc with republican government. Our predeces
have found in 1t sufficient defence from foes with
out and fees within their borders and 1t Is alone to
this class of soldiers that must look for adequate
cury from similar dangers and for UNFOLDING the civil
magstracy.
1t hardly necessary for to say that too much at
tenton cannot be bestowed upon the education Of
youth Our fathers have always considered the
of religion and education rs inseparabc. With them
the prosperity of our schools academies and colleges,
has invariably been object Of anxious solictude,
and in halls Of legislation the education Of The
young has at all times been deemed paramount duty
The facts respecting the School Fund.- will be
fully detailed in the report OF the commissioners from
equal to Gal lethat the sum divided during the
year among the school districts, Is $133 366 5Othat
sixteen is SS911. ! 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
of money in the State Treasury the LIST of April
Js49-including $4,000 borrowed within the year
from the School Fund S20241 20. The whole
amount of Indebtedness from the State to the School
Fund for money borrowed at various times is equal
to S4G212 As
The judicial expenses for the last year amount to
= linO hN a1nn Z In nf
the eng year The cndeavors to lessen this class
expenditures have thus far proved Intellectual and
the subject matter will demand from you strict scru-
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 10y the hope OF
escape, to testify falscly-how far he should be
quired to crimnate himself, upon refusal to tes-
tify, subject himself to injurious presumptions,
questions Of serious import.
In the execution Of my official duties shall readily
concur with you in accomplishing whateyc r may be
deemed conducive to the sarcy ond welfare Of in
valuable republic.
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