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


solved only be the hereditary barter and exchange
Of alike worthless Promises to pay"
The revenue under the existing laws, arising upon
the foregoing assessment, fines, NC, amounts to
the sum Of. .*1o,01V %
OF this amount there has been coll
leeted. ........ .................... lo,Uzi "
Leaving deficiency not yet collected,
Of. ....$ lU,ofo %
Much of this amount will be collected in wheat, as
has also been the case with collections already
made. Owing to the present scarcity of money, not
over One-tenth Of the foregoing amount has been
collected in that article
The expenditures OF this territory being incurred
principally for improvements, renders the grain
currency less announcement than would probably pc
the case, if it had to be devoted to the payment OF
interest on bonds, or per diem allowances, fees, &C.,
of officers.
Public services, usual, arc gratuitous, with
the exception of those who receive their per diem
from the general government
The taxes OF those engaged in srppressing Indian
hostites, have under the provisions of the present
law, in many instances been allowed for services; a
small consideration indeed, when we consider the
nature and amount of service rendered Many Of
those men hold themselves and animals constantly
on hand, and are ready TO 30 at moments notice;
although no other compensation has as yet been
paid yet the amount of expenditures thus incurred,
is for the past year S., 457 81.
pates during the same time, amounts to 81, 2S3;
these two items alone are more than one-ffth Of
the whole amount of revenue, and more than one
third of the whole amount collected.
The same report of the Auditor shows that for
bridges and roads, wooen factory and university.
have been paid appropriations s., 72o 81, which
only leaves balance Of little over IS, 900 to defray
the expense Of printing, surveys, and various 0he
necessary and inevitable expenses OF government
Less than one fourth of the entire amount of tax
sesscd woald ensure to the territory larger
for the ordinary governmental purposes, were there
no apprcpl iations for improvements, or encourage
q
| things should be highly satisfactory to the tax
| payer-thc moro especially when he can see the
| money expended in such a manner az will enhance
the value Of his property, and prove beneficial
| to his own convenience and interest.
Gentlemen: Representatives and Councillors of the
people, 1t is to you we look for wise and salutary
rise and extend forth to the accomplishment of orna-
tional destiny You have in your power to influence,
to great extent, the welfare of the rising State.
Your actions, your maxims, your decisions, will be
| regarded ts presidents your cnactments will go
into operation. and will shape the course of the
| body potic-will be the rule of decision of the
courts justice, and will indicate unto all who shall
come within the range Of our influence for years to
come not only the administration fjustcc, but the
| mode and operation Of the government itself,
through the entire extent Of the territory.
They will entwine themselves around every inter-
est in society, and will be studied by the people as
| guide for them to regulate their intercourse with
! each other
Ordinarily it has been the custom of the Legisla.
ture to meet. huIriedly pass few necessary laws,
and then, leaving their business half finished return
to their several homes and avocations, devolving
upon others, duties that rghtfully belong TO them
selves Unqucstionably it is meritorious to be in
dustrous in legislation and not to prolong the
sion longer than absolutely necessary; for this saves
time and expense to the government; yet it is equal
ly mcrtorious to give due consideration to all laws,
and take sufficient time not only to deliberate upon
the various questions which arc liable to arise, but
become acquainted with all their bearings and pro-
bablc effect. Therefore, while would counsel the
due observance Of the principles Of industry, and ex
peditious legislation consistent with the faithful
discharge OF the duties incumbent upon yOu yet let
| that wisdom ard care peryade your counscls, which
should characterize the acts of all debetive bodies,
that when you shall have adjourned, your business
will have been accomplished TO your own satisfac-
ton and the satisfaction of all those associated with
| YOU
The organic net allows only forty days for one
session, ten of which were expended when fist con-
vened leaving only thirty more for the present ses-
| sion.
| would respectfully suggest that the considers
| lions OF per diem allowance ought not to weigh i'll
consideration of the faithful discharge of the duties
and trusts reposed in us and the law does not pro-
hibit the call of another session, if you shoud find
it necessary to have it prolonged beyond that time.
| You are already aware that there are funds in
the Territory at the present time, desi gned for,
that be appropriated for Legislative purposes,
yet they will unquesionably be forwarded, as sooa
as circumstances will permit.
Your early attention is solicited to provide by
law, for the safe keeping, preservation. and dispose
ton of the State Library, rs | do not wish to cur
tail the privilege of its use, yet feel Mt liberty to
indulge the access of so many applicants, lest some
| injury or loss might occur 1t is my wish that all
who desire may be enabled to parnkc of its benefits
without restraint; yet some law regulating its use
! seems necessary.
Many are the considerations which crowd into the
mind upon occasions like this the especially to
those who can by bitter experience contrast the tur
bulent past with the peaceful present. The sound Of
music is not sweeter to the than the breath Of
| freedom, inhaled from the mountain breeze.
Let US be wise stewards over the blessings we en-
| joy, over the trusts reposed in and peace and
union dwelling in our midst, may exatation and
perfection crown all efforts, enabling TO per-
| petuate unto those who shall come after us, the
blessings of free, sovereign and Independent 60
| vernment. BRIGHAM YOU'VE.
| GREAT SALT LAKE CITY, U. T., Jan. s, 1852.