Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-01-10


| Cun,act have been made for the publica- |
| ton ui the Colonial Records, and ot the |
| maps aud other documents connected WIN |
the Geological Survey Of the State. An in.
ieresting report from the gentleman charged
| with the arrangement for publication OF the
| Pennsylvania Archives, accompanies jhis
| Message. invite to il and 10 these impor-
tant aud interesting papers your favorable
| action. The supervision Of The publication
of these papers should be entrusted TO the
gentleman who had arranged them. The
labor performed has greatly exceeded the
amount contemplated by the Legisla.
ture, and hence demand additional compen-
saiion.
| The Insane Asylum, as well as the other
! charitable institutions in which The Safe is
directly interested, are in prosperous condi.
ton. The kindly regards of The Assembly
are solicited for these institutions. |, is a
| pleasant reflection now, and will he n grale-
| fol "reminiscences hereafter that in the pro-
motion of all these interests the Adminisira-
tion OF public affairs, while under my con-
troll, has faithfully, and TO some extent etIec-
tually, directed its abors II is to be re-
cretted that more was no. accomplished, but
1t is encouraging 10 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 man
ner as will protect those interests, all must
earnestly desire. have, on former occa-
sions, most fully expressed my views on
this subject, and have urged upon the Legls-
latve the propriety of such action would
influence favOrably the National Congress-
The great manufacturing, mining, and aGrl.
cultural interests Of Pennsylvania require
and demand a change OF the present system
of tariff laws. The i'll success attending
former efforts, furnishes no excuse for an
omission again 10 call attention TO The sub
lect. la the coniederacy OF States, we hold
an important position. Pennsylvania, from
the rumbers OF her population, and their
acknowledged patriotism has II right 10 de-
mand for her industry that kindly Legislation
which il deserves and should receive. 1t is
not the part Of high minded people TO
make bargains for the security of their
rights and il is equally unbecoming lamey
TO submit 10 oppression and wrong. firm
and manly demand for the change OF policy
which is rapidly impoverishiug portion Of
our citizens, and preventing the develop
menl of its mineral resources, wond have
the effect of securing from our National
J Government such notifications Of its laws
as would protect American labor against The
ruinous competitoH it meets in our markets,
from the labor or foreign countries. II is
most sincerely TO be hoped that the pre-
sent Assembly will determine. in it's ac-
, ton on the subject: 10 be faithful TO Penn
: syvana.
A communication from the Inspectors of
l the Western Peniteniary has been laid be-
q fore me. It's Statements show that the
J number of finished cells is inadequate to
the accommodation Of the convicts. To So.
: cure punishment Ivy separate confinement, it
Z is proposed TO finish another lier of cells
l already commenced. Whilst concurrino
: fully III the recommendations of the worthy
!, Inspectors, desire TO call your early a,ien.
ton 10 their letter, hereto annexed.
: Ny attention has been directed. by the
: occurrence of fearful accidents in the cities
of onr Commonwealth, 10 The necessity oI
: precautionary legislation on The subject oi
= the construction OF private and public build.
ing in crowded communities. | respectfully
: ask your consideration on this matter. 1t i.
y idle TO say that sense OF individual sell
i interest is sufficient protection on This snb-
l. iact All experience shows it is not SO
and that in localities where ground is ver,
valuable, space restricted, and competition
t for position active, everything is lost sight o
Z but Temporary advantage. The public j:
= not reused to the sense of impending danger
j, until some frightlnl casually, involving The
u loss of innocent human life, starlles il from
false security. Legislation in prevention ot
: The recurrence Of these casualties is earnest
, ~ recommended
. The laws in relation 10 small notes issued by
banks of other States have failed to realize the re-
). suits intended by the Legislature. In many
y counties they are entirely disrcgarded, In a for
mer message, reference was made TO the evil con-
! sequences likely to result TO the morals of com.
y munjty from open disohedience to law. 1t i,
clcar that the present lave ia not and will not be
= executed. The circulating medium it proposes
= TO hanish should not he permitted to exist among
II us, in its present condition Authority TO thC
y hanks of the Commonwealth to issue this demon,
= naton of money would speedily drive from cir
u culation this deprecated currency, hy the suhs
tuition of notes issued by institutions under the
a control of the Legislature. In relation to thi.
l. subject, well as TO system of free banking
n based upon public securities, the recommends
II tons of a former message respectfully refer
o red to your careful consideration.
= would refer you to the Report Of the Cana
l. Commissioners for a detailed statement Of the
= proceedings on the public works during the past
II year; and to the Reports of the Auditor General
II State Treasurer, Surveyor General, Supcrmtend
II ent of Common Schools, and Adjutant General
for information in relation to the operations and
condition of their several departments during the
Is same period.
T. The following estimates Of receipts and cNprn
n dtures for the current year are duly submitted:
II ESTIMATED RECEIPTS.
i From Lands, $4,000
% Auction Commissions, $4,000
T. Auction Duties, 50NO(
Tax ON Bank Dividends, 10000
IS EorDoraton Stocks l6O 00i