Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-01-16
No. 90,

feel lively interest, as identical with the pros-
perity of the whole State. Whilst the internal
trade is poured into our metropolis, and her local
authorities are doing their part to promote her
commerce, 1t ID our duty to demand from the Gen.
eral Government some portion of its resources for
1ne n security and improvement OF the harbor Of the
Oeiaware. Improvement of the navigable rivers
dho protection of the harbors of the Ocean and
Lakes ought TO be no longer delayed
In ths connexiOD | deem it my duty 10 call
your attention to the pending litigation in relation
10 tne orldge over the Ohio river at Wheeling, E.
recteo under the authority of Virginia, which, j,
IS confidently asserted puts in jeopardy LARGE COM
merclal interests. 1t has been my care 10 watch
the progress Of the controversy and to direct the
proper law officer OF the Commonwealth, associa-
ted with the other distinguished gentlemen who
professionally represent the State, to protect these
interests before the judicial tribunal which has
cognizance Of the case under the Constitution.
In the various Railway projects now severally
terminating at Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pitts
oorg' 'ne people oil The Commonwealth ought new
er TO lose sight of that other great enterprise
which, known as the Sudbury and Erie Railroad,
was meant TO connect the Susquehanna, the Del
aware: and the lakes. Besides the command Of
the trade of the Northern Seas secured by its con-
struction, il would bring into market for sale and
settlement vast bodies of untenanted and unim-
proved lands, and develope treasures Of inexhaus-
L he large Indebtedness Of the State, and the ne
cessity for its reduction, forbid the policy on her
part, OF embarklng in these various improvements
The debt OF the Commonwealth was incurred in
the erection Of works which were largely condu-
GIVE to the settlement and sale Of the domain of
the United States and while she has secured no
part of this common inheritance other States have
been literally aided in the construction Of their
internal improvements by donations of public
III IS I0hf hor II
ton of these lands to aid in the completion of the
important works partially completed and in con-
temptation.
A system of banking, based upon State Stocks,
under proper restrictions, is recommended 10 the
attention the Legislature. It is thought that the
present banking facilities are unequal to the wants
OF the business community. The large amount of
notes OF banks of other States found in circulation
among our people, the inability of the banks, with
safety to their credit, to accommodate all times
the active bona fide business demands of the coun-
try, and the large operations in the nature of pri-
yate banking daily transacted on severe terms to
TO the borrower, demonstrate that increased facil-
ties are demanded TO secure healthy develop
ment of our resources. Any considerable exien-
sion Of the present system is hardly to be aniici
pated nor is it desirable, if more permanent ba-
SIS for such operations can be devised.
Free banking upon a deposite and pledge of
public stocks early recommends itself to favor
II IS not liable 10 sudden expansions and contrac-
tlOnS-more secure from failure-less obnoxious
TO counterfeiting and fraud and offers undoub,ed
security to the note holder. Should the stock re-
quired be the loans of the Commonwealth, il
would appreciate their value, and also have ten
dency to Withdraw them from foreign countries, to
which are annually sent millions of the public
money to pay interest. A recall of these stocks,
and the discharge of the interest to the resident cit
zens, would lead to the expenditure of an eqnal a.
mount at home, thereby atfording employment to
the people in the Improvements of the State, in
the erection OF ndsutrial Institutions and in vari
Gus works Of beauty and taste. II this system is
favoraby regarded, REIMBURSEMENT of portion
of the interest on the stocks pledged would be d.
rectly advantageous TO the Treasury.
The confidence felt in their security, and the
desire to use the relief notes, when kept in good
condition, justify the belief that an issue Of
of small notes from State institutions, founded on
a deposit of stocks, would be highly acceptable TO
The people.
reference to subjects under the control ofthe
National Government, has long formed part Of the
annual messages OF the State Executives and the
custom has found favor not only by its consonance
with the peculiar relations of the States to the
General Government but in the deep solictuds
felt by individual citizens in the action of the lat
ter on questions OF pervading and direct interest
10 all. From the resolves of their Representatives
in the councils of the States, the opinions and
wishes Of the people are often well collected, and
hence your action is frequently Of great moment.
In obedience, therefore, to CUSTOM and in order
that the sentiments of our common constituency
may have expression either through the Executive
Message or the action OF their representatives, it
is proper TO refer to some of those questions OF
general interest," the disposal of which more espe-
cially belongs to the National Government.
A revision and alteration Of the Revenue laws.
80 as TO give adequate and permanent protection
10 the industry OF the country, are demanded by
he PROSTATE condition of the mining and manu-
interests. The propriety OF affoiding
rul protection to domestic industry, IN the enact
neni of Tariff laws has been so fully discussed.
hat mere reference to former views, is all that
8 deemed necessary at this time. In late effort
o amend the present Tariff, it's failure may be
airy attributed TO the omission of the last Legis-
ature 10 give expression TO the perfectly well un-
ierstood wishes and expectations OF the people
i is confidently hoped no such omission will mark
he conduct of the present assembly.
A reduction in the rates of postage, and the con-
truction of railway communications 10 the Pacf-
c, were urged heretofore as worthy offriendly re-
ard. Repetltions of the views then presented is
Unnecessary, as time has only strengthened the
conviction OF the propriety and usefulness OF The
proposed measures.
In relation TO the extension OF Slavery and The
uty of faithful observance of her Federal obliga-
ions by the Commonwealth the views expressed
n former messages remain unchanged. There Is
Ohing, in my Judgment, in the history OF the past
or in the warnings OF the future, to justify the a
'andonment Of the principles, sacredly regarded
rom the foundation of the State, Of non interyen,
ion in the domestic policy of other communities.
nd of reSalute Determination nT nartnittinr ~,