The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-02-08

eminent cannot be put into operation without
them. The question then arises, will the Legls-
laiure make provision for the election OF these
officers al as early day as practicable, or shall
their election be deferred 10 the general election |
In November next would most respectfully re- |
nd that general election be held through |
out the State for those officers, at the earliest con-
venient pc rod.
ference to the judiciary. / recommend that a
criminal court be established for the city OF San
Francisco and also one for tho city OF Sscra-
mento. The business OF these cities is SO great,
that II becomes necessary to separate the civil aud
criminal jurisdiction, ard 10 place them in sepa-
rate and distinct courts.
would call your atte nton to the thirty seventh
section Of the fourth article, and to the fourth
ton of the eleventh article OF the constitution,
having reference to he Organization Of cities
and incorporated villages" and the establishing
OF and ow
| in these two sections very important to the
peace, beauty and health OF our commercial cities
Great distress and Inconvenience have already
been experienced by the inhabitants OF our grow
| ing towns, for want Of some efficient system of
| city government; and until some general and
compre hensive system can be adopted, applicable
to all places IN the State, having certain number
| provement IN the present unfortunate condition Of
| things.
| have now suggested to you, gentlemen such of
| the more important measures have thought II my
| duty 10 recommend, and the limits OF message
| would allow ; but there many other and lmpor-
tant subjects, to which only very bret alluslon
can be made Will be necessary TO pass an act 10
| reference to crimes and misdemeanors, athxing
such punishme nj to each may be in Just proper
| ton TO the offence, and In the power OF the State
| TO ntllct, under existing circumstances II would
also be highly useful to pass act TO prevent the
desertioH OF seamen from merchant vessels visiting
ports BY the laws of all civilized countries, the
| contracts OF seemen are regarded as peculiarly
sacred, and are, therefore, rgidly and specifically
| enforced.
Iwould also recommend the establishment of an
inspection for provisions al San Francisco, that our
| people may not hereafter suffer so great losses
from the purchase of injured and spoiled provisions.
1t will be necessary TO divide the state INTO coun-
| ties, to determine the number OF Justices OF the
| Peace; to make provisions for the acknowledge
ment and registration Of deeds and the registration
OF the separate property of the wife; and TO protect
from forced sale certain portion OF the home stead
and other property of all heads of families; 1t will
| also be necessary to make provision for the early
construction of suitable public buildings, such as
| will answer for the present purposes and may be
useful tor public Offices hereafter
| You have bebore you great amount OF labor,
and you will have to assume great and weighty
r. responsibilities. The first legislature OF new
State, under ordinary circumstances, have'a diifi-
| cult duty 10 discharge. But our position upon the
| Pacific ocean, the relation we bear TO the other
States of the Union, and to the civilized and semi
civilized, would impose upon peculiar response
bilties. We have TO develope the great resources
| of our new country. Our commercial advantages
| are greater than our mineral, great those are.
The latter will supply US the necessary capital to
build our commercial cities and to carry on the
| most extended commerce
| We shall soon be In close commercial inter-
| course with the teemlng population OF the old
| world. The rich and cheap productions OF Asa
are already pouring into our ports. and few years
will give us the wholesale trade OF the entire
Northwest Coast. We have.a new community
| 10 oreapIze-a new State 10 build up. We have
also 10 cSeate and sustain reputation in the face
Of the misconceptions OF our character that are en-
dale. tk..Vx hax
| and the most excellent mate rails of which to con-
| struct a great community and great State The
emigration 10 this country from the States east OF
| the Rocky mountains, consists OF their most ener-
gec, enteTprlsng, and intelligent population, while
the tmId and the idle, who had neither the energy
/ nor the means 10 get here, were left TO remain at
| home.
Either brilliant destiny awaits California or
| one The most sordd and degraded. Such will be
marked by strong and decided characteristics
| Much will depend upon her early legislation. To
coniine her expenditures within due bounds-to
Keep The young State out of debt, and to make her
puncual and Just IN all her engagements. some
| OF The sure and certain means to advance and
cure her prosperity. ] hope we may be able to
build up for her a reputation, that will bear the
ust critcism of The sensible, fair and candid Of all
parties, as well as the uudictve assaults Of
| her enemies, and the and indiscre-
| uons OF her friends. BE ali your efforts 10
complseh this great object. You may depend upon
my most coidisl co operation In all such measures
| as can eonsciehhously approve. And now, rely
Ing Win sincere rut nuNiOie commence upon the
favor aud protection OF The SUPREME Ruler. who
governs nations as well AS individuals subscribe
PETER II. BURNETT.
The Governoi's messsge-Opin,ons OF the
Press.
prom the Alta Cslifornia, Dec 81
II Is with extreme reluctance that we confess
ourselves Disappointed IN this important srnanation
| from the head Of the new state government. And
at Tie rsk Of being deemed captious and hypercri-
teal. claim the right TO express our views
In relation to Its merits, both as literary produc-
| ton and as State paper. From the reputation OF
Governor Burnett, as a gentleman OF requirements
and information upon all questions Of State policy,
We had expected an ADLER, more definite and
comprs hensive document. As literary produce
ton, IL IL tar below what we had right to expect
the various recommendations being crude and I'M
dgestec, and devoid both OF elegance and cearness
OF diction. Messages, although requiring the ut
most elaboration, the deepest thought, and the
elesrestexpresson, are generally compiled IN haste;
and INTO this fault has executive permitted
himself 10 fall He commences with an slusion
10 the novel and interesting state OF California, to
ITS primitive condition, puor TO the remarkable dis
coyery ct The gold mines, and Its subsequent rapid
gtowlb, and refers with evident pride 10 the fact,
hat in the midst Of the whl Of excitement that
has exitied since that event. the people have con-
fflucttd Tor themselves Stale out OF chaos.
This sentiment will awaken a responsive echo in
the breast of every good citizen. He says truly
that The representatives. OF the people, assembled TO
Put the State government into operation, have a
sublime and difficult tack before them requiring
unsnim,iy, vigor and wisdom in their councils il
Is SO. indeed; and our Legislators muet no, forget
that the eyes Of California well az the world are
upon them and that upon their the future
prosperity and well being Of the State. Let them
lock 20 il well, and egislsse without "fear, favor
affection. or hope Of reward" The Governor re-
marks, that il s for the Legislature TO determine
whether they will At proceed with the general
business of eRishticn, or await the action Of
Congress upon the question Of our admission INTO
the Union He admits that the people, by their
scts, have determined upon this course, but mr..
CUES that n Is still for the Legislature 10 decide
whether they will do SO not, contending that
the first end highest duty a the government is
due 10 the constitution of the United States. lie
nm, oiate. We conceive that he has taken too |
timid stand, end without the specious reasoning
which he has sdduced 20 convince The Legislature |
Of their rights. he might have boldly assumed |
rositcn " hich the people had with such unanmi. |
~ declared themselves IN favor OF We contend |
n,,,t utp, I, that we have perfect r,vht 10 egis-