Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1852-01-21

anything Of substance in it susceptible q
Humiliation. II lays down the exiraordi
nary doctrines that the criminal must b.
shown TO have had actual knowledge Of the
law which he has violated, before he can BE-
declared guilty Of treason and tina. the fu
gilve slave act is a private remedy, and no
in The nature Of q public general law, armed
resistance to which would amount 10 lew.
ing war agains, the government"
He lays the whole blame upon.,he Judges
in this case, though, he remarks, "Nei,her
will question The integrity Of the Judges
by ascr'bing TO them any bu, correc, mo-
iIves." He concludes the notice of this, in
terms OF the strongest and mos, emphatic
condemnation Of the Stale Of Pennsylvania
In relation to the McDnnough will case,
he SAYS: "For that purpose | employ ed
Messrs. Gilmore and King, two distinguish
ed lawyers, resident in New Orleans, who
were already associated with the Attorney
General of Louisiana, as counsel for that
State in the same case. Ny reason for en-
ploying counsel residen, at New Orleans
was that the case might be more promptly,
uninterruptedly and economically attended
t." 10 the letter Of instructions, bearing date
the 2lst Of January, 1851, addressed bv the
Secretary Of State, under my directions, to
Messrs Elmore and King, they are express
ly advised of the policy above Sc. forth; and
instructed as to the reasons which have
placed Maryland upon the record. They
are also notified tina. the question Of COM
pensation for their professional services
would be submitted 10 your action and
that the Executive would not assume sulhor-
lily 10 enter into any contract relative there
10. They have very generously and con-
6dingly consented TO abide by your deci-
sion"
! have received, and herewith transmit to
you. the Report Of The Board Of Directors
Of the Mary land Peni.entiary. You will
ind tina, owing TO causes therein detailed,
ii is shown to be impossible to sustain tina,
Institution, solely by its own unaided re-
sources. Its condition is really prosperous;
and reflects credit upon those who have
charge Of its varied and embarrassing opera
lions. The present pulley Of the law is,
that the Penitenliarv shall maintain itself.
Experience has demonstrated the impracli-
cabiIi,y Of such design. I. is asking more
than most other similar institutions, else
where, have ever been required 10 perform.
1t is source Of great qualification TO me.
10 have it in my power to inform you, thu,
the corner stone Of the House Of Refuge, for
juvenile delinquenls, has a. length been laid;
to reclaim men from vice, is higher obi
gallon than to punish them for their crimes.
And the governments which builds rail roads
and digs canals, cannot plead poverty in
answer ID the moral and social necessities
of the governed. ! most earnestly recon-.
mend this noble Institution to your foster
ing care and liberali,y.
SIN the past year the sum of The S2S52 81
has been expended for tuition Of the indi-
gen. deaf and dumb; and $1,000 for the tut
lion Of The indigen. blind. No applicsn,
has been admitted within the year. The
Stale Agricultural Chemis, has called nv
attention 10 the necessity Of The establish
men. OF permanen. Laboratory and the
appointment of an assistant. The appica-
ton Of scientific investigations to practical
agriculture has produced the most sslu,ary
~ your IJOSl ldpOT-
able consideration, The views presented by
The distinguished gentleman who SO ably
presides over this important branch Of pub
lie poIicy.'
"During the administration of nv imme-
.liate predecessor, the Board Of Managers
Of the Washington National Monument
presented to the Sale piece Of The corner
stone Of tina. noble testimonial to the Father
Of his Coun.ry; have placed i. in the State
library, subjec, to your orders"
~ have now, gentlemen, discharged my
duty. have perhaps exhausted your pa
thence. but have by no means exhausted
my subjects. There are manv things which
| desired to bring to your notice. The grea,
length of tins communication, however,
compels me to pass them over for the pre-
sent. J think that have not occupied your
attention with any matters uni'npor.an, 10
the interests Of the State. ] sincerely hope
tina. your legislation may conduce to the
welfare Of Maryland"