The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-24
Governors Message.

TO THE COUNCIL AND HOUSE OF REPRESENT ATIvES
OF THE LEGISLATURE OF UTAH.
GENTLEMEN In recurring again to subject mat
ter which may be deemed worthy of your considera-
ton, cannot refrain from first expressing the graz
titude Of grateful heart to the Almighty dsposer
Of human events, for the continuance Of his kind
blessings invoking his wisdom and the Intelligence
of high heaven to direct all efforts for the well being
Of society and the guidance of the affairs of men.
When reflect upon the kind dealing of the God
of Israel towards the people which you represent,
am led to the certain conviction that he has held
all in the ofmercy, and contributed for our
benefit than we ut present appreciate fully
understand acting under this conviction, it we'll be-
comes us, first Of all to impore his divine protection
and assistance, to snstain, guide, and direct, in
the discharge Of those duties which devolve upon
We have now commenced a new year. in the midst
of recurring events which have closed the old, and
through which she has waded, to the fulilment Of
her destiny she has made her mark upon the scroll
of fame, whether for high low estate subsequent
time will develope happily, if SO blended herewith
are the good and charitable acts of mon, as shall
leave her escutcheon of bright and shining lustre
no blot thereon to tarnish, no venom to corrode.
In the discharge of those duties incumbent upon
the executive department, have endeavored, while
enforcing the sautary restraints of law, to be
guided by the spirits of wisdom and forbearance,
congenial with the true Interpretation of its pro-
visions, observing the rule that it is better to live
above law. than promote litigation, in order to
force its rigid Observance.
1t is highly gratifying to every lover Of peace
that SO few attractions of law have occurred; and
those few, although generally of n minor considera-
ton, having met the prompt and energetic exercise
of civil Jurisprudence WILL it is hoped insure future
protection and safety from evil practices Of wicked
| and designing men.
| II is important that the laws should be revised,
and Pnbhshei in some more tangible form rs no
facilities for binding have hitherto existed among
us, they have been distributed loose sheets, and
! soon lost. misplaced. out.
now again suggest that commission be ap-
pointed, not only to gather up and revise the old,
efIn of Drpnt fanf ,ra
egulating executors and administrators, descent of
| operty and other laws of general nature.
II will be observed by reference to the Adjutant
Generals report, that the laws regulating the mill
| tia are very deficient This, in consideration with
our depending solely upon our resources for
| protection and defence, becomes matter of con-
siderable importance, and should engage your
| early attention.
respectfully direct your attention to some of the
| suggestions contained in that report, as being
| worthy of your consideration, and if they should
be found preferable to any other mode, devise such
laws andregulatons as shall best promote the early
and more complete organization and maintaining
| an efficient military force.
| The department of the Quartermaster and Com
missaries of Subsistence, need some more available
means, in order to supply demands constantly oc-
curing, and the better preservation of the public
| property.
The judiciary laws, which, under our provisional
olm OF government, appeared sufficient, are defec-
| tive, under our present territorial organization,
being inappicabe in many of their provisions to
| our present situation. The same may also be said
| Ofthe Election, Revenue, and several other laws.
In relation to the Revenue law, / would respect
fully suggest that the territorial tax be reduced to
barely meet the necessary expenses Of the territory;
leaving the various counties to provide, under pro-
visions of the proper legislation for the assessment
collecting, and disbursement Of their own tax, as
also payment of bounty on fox and wolf pates.
would also suggest that the county assessors
and collectors, in their respective counties assess
property and collect in money, the territorial tax
within some reasonable time during the year. which
shall be fixed by law.
When the embarrassments which have been cx-
perienccd for the want of little funds and the very
small amount required of each individual for the sup
port Of government is considered, it would seem
that no obstacle should hinder the full and prompt
discharge of oil such requirements.
1T cannot be as onerous upon the individual as il
Is upon those entrusted with the affairs of govern
men, when expected resources. based upon mild and
equitable laws, arc deficient Many Of the govern
mental expenditures, under our present organza-
ton, are betrayed by the general government, yet
there are many which they do not provide for
The Legislature have, moreover, heretofore made
appropriations for the encouragement of various
manufacturing interests as also for the encourage
ment OF Learning; these appropriations s ID be
met; as all must readily perceive partial invest
ment, made 10 good faith. depending upon the pub
lie faith for further supplies, being withheld, in
wolves loss of funds already invested, and proves
destructive to the enterprise. have no hesitation
wisely consulted, in domestic manufacturing to the
exclusion of almost every article of imported goods
Our clothing Of every description, sugar, candles
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