The republic., 1852-01-09
Governor Hunts Message TO the New York
Legislature.

tdbndged from Commercial -ddverhs,rl
The message opens with n fecitous allusion to
the time when this Union, and this "iceblo and
bleeding colony" emerged from the revolution
airy struggle, which allusion affords the Governor
an opportunity Of commencing the wisdom Of the
political theory which our forcfahers adopted, and
OF gratefully acknowledging the favor Of "the Su-
preme Ruler Of the world, whose moral govern
ment guides the destiny Of nations" "a the source
of our present greatness and prosperity"
The present debt Of the State is 8 81 $50 S02 the
principal having been reduced, during the pant year,
by Ss40,000. The amount realized from canal
revenues has increased during the year by 2s5,
900, being s 1921 1853. The practical wisdom Of
the Governors former suggestions rs TO the en-
largement OF the Eric canal, and the beneficial op.
GRAFTON Of tho action Of tho last Legislature, are
abundanty demonstrated.
The capital Of the funds for school purposes. on
the 30th OF September. was S66ls, $50, invested in
productive securitics. The Governor recommends
legislation for the better protection Of railroad pas
sengers, and denounccs the corrupt practices in
our elections, and earnestly requires tho Legisls-
ture 10 device a remedy.
Governor Hunt rcaffirms that. under the opera.
ton Of the tariff Of lss6 of our most valuable
manufacturing interests have been entirely pros-
trsted, while the excessive importation OF fabrcs
that we ought to produce at home has created an
enormous balance Of trade against this country;
and in view Of thcse facts be unitcs with the Presi.
dent in recommending protection 10 such branches
Of industry as nost need II. lie hnds also in the
deplorable waste Of life and property upon our in
land waters powerful motive-the combination
OF humanity and self intersection urgently de-
manding from Congress the legislation necessary
10 remedy the evil
We cordially concur in tho views expressed by
Governor Hunt respecting the popular attachment
TO our glorious Union, and the general acquiesoence
in those measures which by the National Jcgisls-
ture were deemed necessary TO perpetustc peace
and goodwill between the people Of its various
sections With few exceptions, those whom "no
concessions can appcsse," and those fanatics who
"sce eyil continually and luNuriate in factious
strife, the Compromise question IL taken as final.
very important subject s next discussed by
Governor Hunt. We refer TO African coloniyato
The fscts and arguments in support of colonization
lucdy and lorciby set forth by our executive
and we nsed not recnpitulate them. This portion
Of the message is convincing in eminent degree
and oves its persuasive power no doubt equally TO
the Governors personal conviction that he s deal.
ing with great truth and hls thorough investiga-
ton Of all its bearings.
Governor Hunt expresses his determination to
retire from office at the close OF his present term.
Tvs HuSeARfhss Ar Nrw YopK Tho New
York Erprsss learns that Mr. Howard, proprietor
o the Irving House, ON being informed ,hat the
M,yor and Corporation would no longer be re-
sponsible for the expenses of the Hungarian esiles
invited the majority TO remain as hn guests.