New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-21
DAILY CRESCENT.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL
OF TIE COUNCIL OF THE SECOND HTyNIeIp Atty
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Of esating for the public good must congratulate YOU
upon the happy auspices under which you have convened
1t is to Of the most profound Subtraction 10
witness the steadily increasing advancement our State
in population and wealth. and the general happiness Of
our citizens flowing from the benefcence Of the Supreme
Ruler of he Universe. The evils keenly felt when your
dedicated this noble building TO the purpose
Tor which it was constructed no longer exist the gloomy
traces of the fearful pescncc have been obliteraed the
haryes thas been boGtul and the husbannen who suf
fered severely by inundaton from the Mississippi and its
tributaries have gathered their rich products without os
from this grave visitation than which nothing can be
more deSoatng in effect upon the agricultural Interests
Of the State
The aspect Of national affairs is cheering to the patriot
AT peace with foreign power. the domestic divisions of
opinion which at period appeared coutepate the
dncmbemen of the Union have. it is believed cea sed
to operate The measures of adjustment passed by Con-
gress after most mature delberation have been acau
esced in by the States of the Cnnederacy with rhns
single exception. and we may now look forward with
reasonaf'le confidence to unanmity Of opinion and ey
ron in the councils Of the Republic productive Of last
ing good
of the Southern States before the passage of these
ures Of adjustment full and frankly conn,
10 your predecessors IN my Inaugural Address The
further discussion Of the subject would at this time
unnecessary and will disniss it with the gie remark
that while the South might have obtained advanta
geuus terms in the compromise sections we are lond
by every consideration that should have weight with ,s
to acquiesce cheerfuy in the federal award which has
now the solemn form of law The aggressions If which
We justly complain had their origin in the most unfuru
nate concessions made by the South when Missouri came
into the Union: and the fatal at that time of A
he
way for the manifold usurpations Of power and criminal
interference with our rights. which impeled the passage
OF the adjustment measures and the entering wedge
approved, permitted cannot in these bills any
aggrvaion of the original wrong in
no tcnabe ground for tie parties who yielded ndsputa
bic rights al the onset to dissolve at the present time the
Conf eracy Of States raught such dissolution would
inevitably be with consequences the most momentous if
not wholly disastrous in their probable operation upon
the Southern division Of the Republic.
All these with perhaps the exception Of teh
Fugitive Slave Bill are believed to be beyond the
future federal legilaon they self-operatve and
cannot be annuled without distinct infracton Of State
sovereignty The bill named is directly connected with
Southern interests and rights and is one in the prompt
and faithful execution Of which must feel the deepest
soctude. Should just expectations in this regard
be disappointed should effort be made to repeal or
modify it. will not fail to communicate to you the
sres that may in my Judgment be deemed necessary to
meet such a crisis in national affairs
Since the adjournment of the last Legislature the ma
ton has been called upon to mourn the loss of its Chief
Magistrate Gen Zachary Taylor who was taken from us
by the inscrutabe decree Of alwisc Providence The
honOrs due Executive officer of the first rank and
soldier whose illustrious deeds will live history with
the noble achievements of the great Captains the Re-
public We're observed at the time of and Immediately
after his decease. by number of sister commonwealths
and believing interpreted Alright the sentiments of the
people OF state which the deceased in life claimed as his
home and yielding to the promptings my own feelings
appointed committee of citizens to his remains
from the federal city and procure them interment mt
point within limits acceptable to his sorrowng rcla-
tiyes. My design was not accomplished the wish Of the
relatives Of he deceased being that his ashes should
the chFarous State that gave him BIRTH but must be-
eve you would have participated with in the pleasure
would have felt at the favorable result of an under
taking which aimed solely at the placing upon our own
soil Of tomb over which departed worth
might in time have been placed most useful in moulding
the minds of youth and giving proper direction to
natural impulse and ambition
In nnecon with this subject feel my duty to re-
mind you that the effort made by Of nr patriotic
follow citizens to procure the erection of proper
ment to Andrew Jackson have been hut partially sue
ccssfui 1t may be urged that money for such lanbe
purpose should not undera strict construction Of lega
tive action. be drawn from the treasure but
should be the spontaneous gift of people grateful the
eminent services rendered State and the Union by
Hero OF NewOreans While freely admit that in this
manner it would be acceptable IT is quite clear 10
you should hesitate complying with the request
Of the memoralsts who will address you upon this sub
ject and thus perform duty that should this have
been executed by the citizens Of this State The fame
Jackson does not demand marble perpetuate it but
would be rcproach to State his vaor saved from the
horrors Of INVASION fail short the action of other
states in which lasting testimonials evince the hold his
great deeds have upon the affections of his countymen
Provision has been made for obtaining statue of
Washington My predecessor mentioned in his last mes
what had been done toward the accomplishment of
that object in contract with the great American sculp
tor, Hiram Powers
No communication has been received in relation to the
subject since the transmission. y the Secretary of State
of copy of til" act of the last Legislature ncreasing the
appropriation from five to ten thousand dollars for the
completion and delivery of the statue in NewOreans 1t
for yo to determine what further action may be
'ry in the premisesat least it will be proper to renew
the appropriation for the next two years
Accompanying this communication is a letter from the
Mayor of NewOrleans. marked al on the subject of
ieyees. earnestly recommend such measures as
may promise clctual protection to the city suggest
justice OF ndemniyng her at least in pnrt for past
expenditures for her own protection. I
The Importance of educating the youth of the State will
engage your earnest attention The Report of the School
Superintendent will exhibit the working of the present
system thus 1ar and from it you may gather information
valuable iii correcting such may be discerned
its operation. That it has defects. am well convinced
its efficiency though considerable and increasing as will
lpIr
cunstanees more favorable for its development While
This is source of regret it should not be permitted to
run into despnndency disrust. We should remember
that in the older States the Free School System has
lr"d mat urity. with advantages the most ample dense
populations enlightened public opinion, and other tacil
ties oil most beneficial character The great extent of
our territory and the sparseness of the population
large portion Of it, added to The imperfect estimate placed
by many upon the value Of education are so many draw
backs upon the progress of this most necessary reform
but these and kindred nuoyanccs will disappear in time
and the rich fruits of general system of education
tended to every cottage and every palace in the State
repay US hundred fold for the heavy expense and some
times dsteartenng incidents connected with this noble
work The imperative command of the Constitution
urges us onward in this prc-eminently exalted under
taking; and when we reflect that those who must fill the
places we now occupy will represent the aggregate intel
gence ef our State its character for morality and hon
e'y the duty assigned us soGnnity i'm
pressve 1t may well be questioned whether human in
genuy could compass the natural and artificial dsadva,1-
tages that make against the operations OF the system
Wtmn our nnes but we have most cheering results to
offset these and in the details of the present laws arr-
ions or houlhca1lonS he made which will render
their execution more prompt and the expense of lusng
Their benefits proporonaby less than under their present
operation
In connection with this subject submit for your con-
ideration report from the President of Centenary Col
legc.' at jackson. La
The interest the state has in that institution should
commend II 10 her parental socitude, aud enlist in its
behalf your kindcst sympathies. have cncavorcd to
select from the different sections. the deserving
youths IN filling the number which the State is cnti-
e TO nave educated in the college by virtue of
men with the Board of Trustees am graifed to learn
gentlemen thus selected by correct deportment and scho-
astc atanments bid fair to reflect honor upon their
native state From this the State NAV rta sonaby
entertain the hope that the corps of educated Southern
teachers VIII be greatly strengthencda result most de-
voutly to be wished.
beg leave to call your attention to the accomuauyinp
Report of the Administrators of the Insane Asyium.
marked D.
From all can learn that the Asylum is well and
usriully conducted but there can no question that
order to give the relief designed by this humane Inst
tuition II Is absolutely necessary to erect additional build
ngs Ths has been subject of complaint by the mnyor
ot the city OF New Orleans Many of those unfortunate
beings are often detained in the Charity Hospital the pri
son and worekosc. In relation this matter see the
annexed letter Of the Mayor marked A. Irecommend an
appropriation sufficient for the erection Of more ample
accommodations.
Allow me to call your attention again to an mnor ant
Sugecl which was brought to your notice. by my prede-
cesor III his last lnesSagcthc necessity of change in
inc time OF holding the Congressional Ecsors in this
state reltcrate what he then that however dill
gent might be the action Of State authorities CUR
Congressional Elections held too near the pcro for
the assembase of Congress enable the returning officers
III the remote parishes to make their returns to the office
the secretary OF state in time for members Congress
elect to be furnished with the necessary credentials To
enable them TO reach the Capitol at the opepnr of the
session 1t is subject well worthy your