Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-05-29
EASTERN TINES.
Bath, Thursday, Nay 20, 1851.
Governors Message.

Governors Message.
The Message of Gov. Hubbard, which we
lay before our readers in The present No, is
sterling document, Astounding in patriotic sen
uments, and wholesome, practical truths and
suggestions. We shall comment but briefly
upon it, as We trust that it will receive cam
did and thorough perusal from all our readers
The opening sentiments of The Message, we
hesitate not 70 say, will meet with the hearty
approval of the people of Maine Governor
Hubbard is not behind the Executive of any
State In high toned patriotism and loyal senti-
ments towards the Union. The manner in
which he shows up the higher lac" or con-
sI.noe doctrine, is calculated to entirely eradi-
cafe the sophisms of the insidious mode Of
reasoning which has been propagated of late,
BY willy politicians, and too much, we are sor-
~ to say, from men occupying positions III So
ciety calculated to invest their teachings with
uncommon weight and influence. The senti-
ment of the State, in this particular, a, we be-
fore remarked, we believe to be correctly rep
resented by the Governor--it ,cus nerer sound
er thdn at The present moment
After his extended and able remarks upon
this subject, Governor Hubbard adyerts to the
mulufarious interests of our State, and eau
tons the Legislature against has,y, undue or
useless legislation, and particularly against the
quite common practice of crowding upon the
Executive at the close of the session, 50 large
aquantity of legislative matter for his atten-
ton as TO utterly preclude him from giving it
proper examination. reform in the judici-
airy system is also alluded to as being in pro-
gresham which few movements can be more
called for, or of more importance.
Oar fiscal concerns, notwithstanding the
public losses of the last yeal, all will be glad
10 learn, are in Every satisfactory condition.
The calls for extraordinary expenditures which
will probably be made, it is thought, will be
amply provided for by the interest money which
has been voted us by Congress.
That portion of the Message treating of our
banking interests, will command attention, as
embracing some very valuable suggestions
European and North American railway snr-
vey, and of railroads in general, will be read
with interest, also.
Governor Hubbard next calls attention TO the
course pursued by Massachusetts,, in relation
10 the disposal of her public lands lying within
our precincts. Our State interests need look
ing after, in this respect, and we are glad to
perceive that the press of Massachusetts are
giving publicity to the portion of the Message
which treats of the subject. While the Leg
islature seeks to apply a remedy in the cases
complained of, perhaps it would also be well
for them 10 extend the remedy, 50 as to apply
TO purchasers of our own land, too many of
whom, it is believed, are allowed to carry on
similar operations.
Much valuable information in relation to the
resources of the Aroostook county is impaired
in the Message. 1t will be recolected that
Governor II. made tour through this section
Of the State last Winter, and his remarks in
relation to our public lands and the character
Of the resources Of that region. are the results
Of opinions formed BY personal observation
The importance of completing the geological
survey, and of having new map of the State,
is suggested in this connection.
The allusion to the loss of the Insane Hos
pital and the State Prison, the past year, is
accompanied by appropriate comments. Ii is
TO be hoped that the suggestions Of the Mes
sage, in relation 10 these valuable and indis-
pensabe public institutions, will receive the
favorable consideration of the Legislature.
For the doings of the Commissioners who
were appointed to provide for the establish
ment of State Reform School, reference is
made, BY the Governor, to their report, as also
In relation to the doines of the Land Agent,
Treasurer, Adjutant General, Board of Educa-
ton and Secretary, to their several reports.
The Message closes with some general sug-
gestions in relation 10 the districting of the
State for members Of Congress and of the Leg
islature.