The daily union., 1852-01-14
m.ryrana -osvsrao. Lowe. message.

The message OF Governor Lowe communicated
10 the legislature OF Maryland the f2h instant Ii is
long and able document, almost exclusively occupied
with State affairs, and making scarcely any reference
10 federal politics. except in regard 10 the Judicial
proceedings in the Christians cases We copy from the
Baltimore Sun the following synopsis OF its contents:
The message opens with a suitable reference 10 the
various blessings we enjoy as people, socially and po-
ucay refers 10 republican spirit TO the recent change
In our constitutional law, IN connexion with which some
wholesome remarks INDUCED the safety Of pro-
gresslye action al The hands OF the people,
The governor proceeds TO direct the attention OF the
legislature 10 the various subjects requiring their action.
lie instances general revision OF the election laws 10
facilitate the operation OF The constitution repeal
OF certain laws relating pardons and repeves; and in
view of Inconsistencies in the law OF larceny by
which punishment is often nnequally apporoaed. re.
vision OF the entire criminal code is advised Some
cefn hints thrown out with respect 10 the regula
on OF the Offices Of clerks and registers throughout the
Sate and the adoption OF certain restraints and guards
protection against fraud The publication OF lis, OF
the names ol those 10 whom licenses have been granted
for all purposes except marriage. that being otherwise
provided for, together with the specific amount received
upon each license issued, is suggested as protective
operation in behalf oil the State
The matter OF bonds given by public officers well
urged npoH the consideration OF the legislature
panied with some practical in,maons and the subject,
il relates 10 the treasury department. is put their
serious attention. N
Stringent rules are advised 10 induce prompt
turns from The collectors Of the direct taxes and other
officers, and suitable legislation 10 enforce prompnde
without indulgence the part OF clerks, registers and
other receivers Of the indirect revenue. Some mod.
hcation Of ,helaws respecting commissions is advised
and also OF that authorizing the attachment OF debtors
wages and pressed in proper spirit The regulation
by law Of the hours OF labor is approved, with certain
notifications The reorganization OF the militia system
urged important, and provision for codifying the
laws and relieving their administration from needless
bage and techncaltes referred TO. as essential 10 popu
| lar convenience. H4..#.aa#
"On the internal improvements OF the State the mes
sage contains highly satisfactory statements, and indi-
Gates grounds Of future prosperity, which appear 10 be
reasonable and consistent with general experience The
remarks upon the selave interests and spheres of the
| Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal admirably in point, and show large and
comprehensive grasp OF the real policy associated with
these works.
"An elaborate and intelligent review Of the financial af-
fairs OF the State is made from the time OF its heavy
barrassment up to the present time and is stated
that the funded arrears have all been paid and that
surplus of between $500 900 and $400 900 sannuay
cruing towards the liquidation Of the principal 10 view
of in the and above the amount
requisite 10 meet the interest and maturing debt the pro-
pety Of reducing the direct tax 25 per cent and Of
peaing the stamp altogether is presented for legisa
live consideration The subject is stated with great dis
tnctness, and in manner suited to engage the debe-
rate and prudential action Of the legislature. We
mend The perusa OF this portion OF the message to all
il exhibits spirit and OF remark, with respect
city, at honorable TO The executive and exemplary
in its application TO our country friends The whole sub
ject is discussed in mastery syle and closes with the
recomme ndalion OF reassessment OF the property OF
| the State.
" The cases OF Alberti and Price, agents oil MIR Mitchell
in the recovery of his fugitive slave, set forth al
length and exhibit proceedings apparently involving great
injustice. The two men still in the pentenary of
Pennsylvania and there is OF relief for them,
for testing the legality OF the proceedings in their
case, but through the Legislature OF that State.
"The governor adverts to the Chrisana affair with
tone OF indignant remark fully warranted by the facts OF
the case, and proceeds TO make some sharp structures
upon the trial OF Hanaway and the general judicial char
acter OF the proceedings.
"The propriety Of adopting permanent system with
respect the financial condition OF the Maryland peni-
teniary spoken Of and brief but very appTopr-
remarks thrown out respecting the house OF ref
uge And thus with two or three minor matters, the
document is closed"