The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-11-09

The message Of Gov Towns transmitted to the Lee
gsature Of Georgia the Sd instant The whole doc
unent is occupied with the affairs Of the State but the
conclusion, which publih below. seems to still look
for probable disruption Of the North with the South
Speaking Of the proper organization Of tbe militia, he
In reference the acts the General Assem-
by for the organization and discipline of the militia
o. the state 70 much has been communicated by my
ersl predecessors and ysef and little done that
uctspty bring the subject to your netcs eur pre-
militia system Of the in whish any change
might be regarded improvement and
more demanded than total repeal Of all laws the sub
jet that the legislature may be Of the
rubbish crowded into the dgests by successive Legsl
lures amending repeating and revvir acts and parts Of
acts on this subject.
1t believed If your legislation directed to the
organization Of volunteer companies and the adopon Of
plan for sscersining with accuracy the effective force
OF the State each Of all above the OF 49,
and under 10 years. much more would be accomplished
/ than IS done under the present system.
TIE neucemen to organize volunteer companies, may
Be made sufficiently great to snord reason able assu
thst ore-third Of the state capable of bearing
arms weuld at all times be found attached TO volunteer
associations The effect Of this policy would be- TO have
always resd y effective force somewhat trained at
| least in the use OF arms, for any emergency
meet sbv ~ris,s box.ysr ~,saI are ib yoi1o.sr oom
psniss now oIssD.zsd coumendable spirit to form
volunteer sssoestiops has manifested itself in many
their Rrdcr has been checked from my inability to fur
nsh arm, ard equipments This ! regard as great
misioriuna To the strong and stout heart Q. &c
cit soldier must look for protection in peace
and IN and in view Of a possible disturbance how
ever remote may appear 70 many OF the amicabe
tions ext ting With The states Of the Confederscy
disturbance more strictly local and domestic in its char
setter does II not devove upon the legislature to pro-
vide arms and munitions 10 equip al least third Of the
militia force q the state This subject addresses itself
With peculiar force 10 the Legislature this time,
IL attitude assumed by the people in Convention last
December. that Georgia would and ought TO resist
even last resor 10 disruption of every tie which
bine her 70 tie Union any action Of Congress upon the
subject TO The ure Of Congress ncop stbl. with
tie ftfty the rights and the honor q the saveholding
states " VIII Georgia take no step backward, Will
the Triumphant majority thst have ratified this senti
Mt consent that they should not be provided with
snd munitions Of wsr need be to enable them to main
tain this patriotic sentiment will this wise AMI pre-
cautonary measure be- postponed under the persuasion
that The necessity contemplated by the resolutions Of the
convention, will Leyer arise. II this certain
the probabilities far greater than the history Of passing
events would Justify W ~ believing submit IL to the
sound Judgment OF the Legislature II the adoption Of the
measure lere recommsnded, CT sring the people would
rot do more to prevent usupasn Of power by Congress
IN this respect than the adoption Of the resolutions
warning % The aggresor % beware ofthe blow will
be respected but an enunclatoo to the world unac-
eoupsnied with any preparation TO sustain IT, would
rather accelerate than arrest the spprehendsd aggres
sion. which 10 must BE- the wish Of ell 70 pre-
vent however widely We msy differ as to the means best
calculated 10 eject tina. object
TLs,e reflections submitted with no partizan spirit
Sth DO design 70 rritste, 10 recall the past That Is
ne appropriate du'y 81 the historians duty Is 20 deal
with th' they exist 10 earnestly urge upon your
considsrson whatever in my judgment viii conduoe to
the safety homer and happness q the state irrespective
Il every consideration but the public veal
Having brought % the attention Of the Legislature
such measure. o., in my Judgment should engage its
attention my duty is well nigh ended Ever tolerant
and respectful Of the opinions % Others have
failed On suitable occasions 70 avow my own on all
questions State Federal, Of public IL
bas been my constant object TO exercise my official
duties AZ 70 maintain perperate and advance the hon
the rights liberty and prosperity Of the people Of
Georgia. 70 impress upon the public mind ths solemn
cb~stion Of Observing good faith in all things 20 diff
fuss among all classes the blessings Of education To
Emulate the people 20 increased Industry by De.
reorng the vsst Of the State 10 inspire all
With fresh love Of country, liberty, and equality
These have been objects Of my ubremitting solicit
tude and H. on this OCCASION abstain from advert
irg 70 some connected with these objects,
which have 20 widely and dteply astated the public
mind growing out 81 the late action Of Congress u Is
rot because the opinions have often expressed have
undergone change Of deire 70 conceal hem but In
defence 70 the popular will and my reluctance 20 throw
suy possible obstacle attempt 20 do in the way OF
fuu and entire reso alton q fraerna feelings and
harmonious action among the people Of the state