Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1852-01-09

papers should be entrusted to the gentleman
who has arranged them. The labor performed
has greatly exceeded the amount contemplated
by the Legislature, and hence demands additional
The Insane ASYLUM as well as the other char
liable institutions in which the State is directly
interested, are in prosperous condition. The
kindly regards.of the Assembly are solicited for
these institutions.
1t is a pleasant reflection now, and viii be a
grateful reminiscence hereafter, that in the pro-
motion Of all these interests, the Administration
of public affairs, while under my control, has
faithfully and to some extent, effectualy direct
ed 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 manner as will pro-
tect those interests all must earnestly desire.
| have, on former occasions, most fully eX-
pressed my views on this subject, and have
urged upon the Legislature the proPriety Of such
action as would influence fayorably the National
Congress. The great manufacturing, mining
and agricultural interests of Pennsylvania
quire and demand change of the present sys-
TEN Of tariff laws. The i'll success attending
former efforts, furnishes excuse for an omis-
sion again to call attention to the subject La
the contederacy of States, we hold an important
position. Pennsylvania, from the numbers Of
her population, and their acknowledged patriot
ism, has right to demand for her industry that
kindly legislation which it deserves and should
receive. 1t is not the part of high-minded
people TO make bargains for the security Of
their rights, and it is equally unbecoming, tame
ly to submit to oppression and wrong. firm
and manly demand for the change of policy
which is apidly impoyerishng portion Of our
nit fi,p f,ft Sfafa
preventing the deyelopement of its mineral re-
sources, would have an effect of securing from
our National Government, such notifications of
its laws, would protect American labor
against the ruinous competition il meets, in our
markets, from the labor of foreign countries.
1t is most sincerely to be hoped, that the
present Assembly will determine, in its action
this subject to be faithful to Pennsylvania
A communication from the Inspector Of the
Western Penitentiary has been lad before
Its statement shows that the number of finished
cells is inadequate to the accommodation of the
convicts- To secure punishment by separate
confinement, 1t Is proposed to finish another tier
of cells already commenced. While concurring
fully in the recommendations of the worthy
inspectors, | desire to call your early attention
to the letter hereto annexed.
My attention has been directed, by the occur
renee of fearful accidents in the cities of our
Commonwealth, to the necessity of precautlon
ary legislation the subject of the construc-
ton of private and public buildings in crowded
communities. l respectfully ask your consider
alton of this matter. 1t is idle TO say that
sense of individual sef-interest is a sufficient
protection this subject All experience
shows it is not so and that in localities where
ground is very valuable, space restricted, and
competition for position active, everything Is
lost sight of but temporary advantage. The
public is not reused to the sense of impending
fri nj r.
the loss of innocent human life, startles it from
false security. Legislation in prevention of the
recurrence of these casualties is earnestly re-
commended.
The laws in relation to small nstes issued by
banks Of other States have failed to realize the
results intended by Legislature. In many
counties they are entirely disregarded. In a
former message, reference was made TO the
evil consequences likely to result TO the morals
Of a community from open disobedlence 10 law.
1t is clear that the present law is not, and will
not, be executed. The circulating medium it
proposes to bansh should not be permitted to
exist among u in It's present condition. Authority
to the banks OF the Commonwealth to issue
this denomination of money would speedily
drive from circulation this deprecated currency,
by the substitution OF notes issued by inslitu- |
ito, under the CONT of the Legislature. In
relation in this subject, we'll as to a system
of free banking, based upon public securities,
lHc recommendations Oh a former message are
respectfully referred to your careful consider
alton.
would refer you 10 the report Of the Canal
Commissioners for detailed statement of the
proceeds the public works during the past
year, and to the Reports of the Auditor General
State Treasur r Surveyor General, Superin-
tendenl Of Common Schools, aud Adiutant
General, for information in reiationt TO the oper-
ations, and condition of their several depart !
menls during the same period.
The following estimates of receipts and ex-
pendtures for the current year are duly sub
mitted