Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1852-01-15

appointment to different powers in the Gov
eminent, would, from the fact and the nature
of their duties, act as checks upon each 9TH
er, bring responsibility directly to each de-
partment of the system, and secure more
active and energetic discharge of duty.
1t cannot be doubted that the revenues de-
rived from the public works ought to be very
greatly increased. These improvements should
now bring clear revenue to the Treasury
In other States, canals and railways have
rarely failed to become sources of such reve-
nue. within twenty years from the period of
! their construction, while with us, from caus-
es heretofore suggested for Legislative action,
and still within legislative control, the Nsult
has been widely different.
Our system of public education is far from
that perfection which is desirable The de-
feet appears to arise from insuficiency of
funds, and the want of proper teachers. 1t is
manifest that competent persons, In sufficient
numbers to supply the demand for their SER
vices, cannot be had, unless some practicable
plan is adopted as part of the Common School
system, to create professional teachers. The
ability to impart knowledge to others, partic-
ularly to young minds, is to be obtained only
after long and patient study, assisted by all
the facilities which science and learning can
afford. The future greatness and happiness
of the country depend so much upon the en-
lightenment ofthe public mind, that The states
man and patriot cannot devote his time, en-
ergies, and talents, to more worthy object
! than It's attainment.
The recent agricultural exhibition was SO
numerously attended, and so creditable to our
people, in the display of works of skill and
home industry, as we'll as of agricultural i'm
plements and stock, that am convinced great
public good must result from it. The urgent
requests Of a former message, believed to be of
value and Importance to this great interest, it
is hoped will meet favorable action at your
hands. These exhibitions should be repea-
ted in other parts ofthe State, and cherished as
the best means of difiusing practical and
scientific knowledge of agriculture. The es-
tablishment of State Society for Western
Pennsylvania, would be highly advantageous
to the people of that portion, deprived as they
are, by the difficulty of transportation, of a
full participation in the benefits of the pres
ent society.
Contracts have been made for the publca-
ton of the Colonial Records, and of the maps
and other documents connected with the Ge-
illogical Survey of the State. An interesting
report from the gentlemen charged with the
arrangement, for publication, of the Pennsyl-
vania Archieves, accompanies this message.
invite to it and to their important and in
teresting papers your favorable action.
The supervision of the publication of these
papers should be entrusted to the gentleman
who has arranged them. The labor performed
has greatly exceeded the amount contempla-
ted by the Legislature, and hence demands
additional compensation.
The Insane Asylum, as wei! as the other
charitable institutions in which the State is
directly interested, are in a prosperous condi-
ton. The kindly regards Of the Assembly
are solicited for these institutions
tits pleasant reflection now, and will
be greatful remlniscence hereafter that in
the promotion of all these interests, the ADJ
min stration Of public affairs while under my
control, has faithfully and to some extent,
effcctualIy directed its labors. 1t is to be
regretted that more was not accomplished !;
but it is still encouraging to know that SO
much of practical good has been done.
In the enactment Of the revenue laws of
the National Government, much injury has
resulted TO many of the industrial interests
of this State. Their alteration in such a
manner as will protect those interests, all
must earnestly desire, have, on former oc-
casions, most fully expressed my views on
this subject, and have urged upon the Legis-
ature tn propriety of such action as would
influence favorably the National Congress.
The great manufacturing, mining and agri-
cultural interests of Pennsylvania require
and demand change Of the present system
of tariff laws. The i'll success attending for
mer efforts, furnishes no excuse for any o.
mission again to call attention to the sub
ject. In the confederacy Of States, we hold
an important posit on. Pennsyl lvania, from
the numbers of her population, and their ac-
kpowledged patriotism, has right to de-
mand for htr industry that kindly legislation
which it deserves and should receive. II Is
not the part Of highmnded cop TO make
bargains for the security of their rights, and
it is equally unbecoming, tamely to submit
10 oppression and wrong. A firm and manly
demand for change of the policy which is
1. N,rfIn M H.