Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-01-11
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

10 tHe HOhOfdbte He senators ana -heWOe'S I
Of the House Of Representatives. Of ha Cen /
erdl assembly
FELLOW CITIZENS A renewal of express |
sion of gratitude to the Almighty Father Tor
his manifold mercies aud protecting lniiuen- |
ces during the past year, aud the ulterance /
of a PRAYER "in spirit and in truth" Tor the !
continuance of these blessings, well become
"A people who habuay acknowledge the su.
periniending care of the jus, and merclul
God The abundant harvests OF the late sea-
son, the general exemption OF the communi.
ty from disease, the rapidly improving cOndi-
ton of the country, IN all things which con-
fer happiness and rational conteniment, in
creased facilities of education, aud the en-
ioyment of religious privilege in its purest
form, admonish us anew, that the destiny of
this people and government is directed BY
the power of a Suprme Ruler whose kindly
providences are continually exerted for their
welfare, and its well being.
The melancholy duty devolves on me, of
formally announcing TO the General Assem-
bly,, the fact of the decease of the Chief Ma.
gistraie of the Nation, the venerable HAciIA-
RY TAYLOR, who died al the CITY OF Washing
ton, on the evening of The ninth Of July
last.
The soldier whose brilliant achievements
III arms duutu new luSiIt W lu' NllllbtN
fame 10 the country, and the Statesman
whose policy, rs shadowed forth in his re-
commendaiions 10 Congress, was that of the
wiseSt and most generous patriotism, died IN
the foil possession of his great mental acul-
ties, surrounded by endeared relatives, cher
ished friends, and patriotic members OF 60
vernment. with the calm resignation becom-
ing a christian soldier, and founded on the
faith. which teaches that death has no terror
for those who faithfully endeavur TO do their
duty, The American people paid the high
est tribune TO his memory by united and nui-
vCrsal sorrow.
In the purity and disiucrestedness of his
motives, the patriotism of every impulse as
affecting his public conduct, the perfect sin-
certy of his desire TO act Justly TO all men,
his winning genleness of temper as maniies
ted III his personal department, were TO be
found traits of character which bound closely
10 him his confidential friends, and gave TO
their sorrow for his demise IA bitterness which
no lapse of time or change OF circumstance
can alleviate
Ii is recommended that a suitable express
sion Of respect for the memory OF the decra-
sed, and Of regret for our bereavement, be
made by the present Legislature.
The Governor then alludcs in complimentary
terms to the succession of President Fillmore and
refers also to the death Of Mr.. Calhoun
The amendment TO the State Constitution,
providing for the election by the citizens OF
the judicial officers Of the Commonwealth,
having received the sanction OF majority OF
the people, Is now part OF the organic law -
Your attention is invited 10 such legislation
as may be necessary 10 carry into complete
effect this expression OF the popular will. BY
the terms of the constitution, the commissions
Di the inl,rpS will nm the AlptIl \
of December, 1851 Ii is suggested that this
will afford a favorable opportunity 10 remodel
and greatly lessen the number OF judicial dis
irlcts. AT present there are no less than -
judicial districts with district conltS IN PhIa.
dcIphla and Allegheny counties. \ reference
10 the vast amount OF business transacted II
these las-named courts. affords conclusive
evidence that the Interests of the community y
demand their Continuance. Should rednc
tlon be made in the number OF the common
pleas districts, the salaries now paid 10 the
judges ought TO be Increased to such extent
rs would be a fair remuneration for the labor
performed and the responsibility incurred IN
the execution Of the duties ot their high Off
ces. 1t is no part Of The character Of on
citizens to require the abors Of others, with
out adequate compensation. FAIR salaries
will best secure the services OF honest. intel
hgemt and competent men, IN that depart
memt of government, in the faithful admins
iralon of which every cIiHen Is so deeply
interested. An increase u the salaries OF the
Judges of the courts q! common pleas and dis
lrict courts, would demand the extension OF
the same lberaiily 10 such gentlemen as may
be selected to discharge the higher and more
responsible duties OF Judges ut the court OF
last resort.
Two annual elections appear TO impose IN.
ht,rt
pense TO the general treasury, and loss OF
lime to the voter. could be well saved by au-
ihorZng the elections now held IN The Spring
10 be holden at The general election IN Oclo-
Der. To such counties as desire 10 try lhd
experiment, the right may be granted. have
been furnished with Il statement OF the eN-
pense Incurred by holding Spring elections IN
Dduphn county, and II the amount is tar
average of the expense 10 the other counties,
the change indicated will save to the people
of the Commonwealth annually upwards OF
thirty thousand dollars.
The project of creating an Agricultural De.
partment connected with the State Govern
lneut demands the favorable consideration OF
the Legislature. In such department might
be collected much valuable information tOr
the Use OF the practical !armer.
The recent improvement in the consiruc-
lion OF implements OF hnsoahdry, lhe alaly
sis of earrhs improved modes Of tiliage, and
adaptation of uanures and seed Of various
kinds OF soil, are subjects Of absorbIn" inter
est TO the agricultural classes. Diffusion OF
knowledge respecting the best breeds OF hor-
ses, cattle, aud other stock with Suggestions
in an authorized and reliable form. and eA-
permenlal eAposilons OF the proper modes
ui rearing and training live stock OF all kinds,
could not fail TO act benetciaily on this great
interest OF the Commonwealth. Should The
Notional Government erect an Agricultural
Bureau, in conformity with the suggestion OF
the President, the State institution Would be
an efficient auxiliary in the collection of To-
cal information and for the distribution here
at home, of knowledge amassed in that de-
partment from other sources. In this eslab-
iishment, the claims of the mining, mechani'
cal, and manufacturing interests on the tos'
tering care OF the Government, might be
equally regarded. 4 private society in ouI
metropolitan city by lis lberahly, activity
and learning has done much TO deyelope and
encourage the arls and sciences. useful in ev,