The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-02-01

incident 10 such position. upon the performance
OF the task, which the oath have just taken requires
with aniegned disifus OF my ability suitably 10 re
ward so large measure Of public confidence. but win
deliberate purpose administer that branch OF the gov
eminent utrused 10 my care IN strict accordance wth
the best interests OF the people and my own CONSTITUTIONAL
Obligations.
ieel profoundly grateful for the dising shed though
unmerled honor that has been conferred upon me ana
with earnest desire 10 secure The pubic sppogal III
all my Official conduct shall strive 10 merit IL ny an
honest effort to discharge my whole duty ana by isld
observance OF those tried aud cherished principles OF pup
c policy which lie at The foundation 81 ou! government
and have given stability and value TO The institutions OF
out country. -. IA
10 so enact my part to contribute 10 the honor ana
permanent welfare OF our Safe shall constitute NY msu
est ambition, and 10 thls oDJecl my oest eno''' S
consantiy-deyoted l...,.r c.uss
All no period in history have we had greater eause
Tor congatolaon on our condition a. o,ai1 10 ,b
thIs moment Through the direct lsifdneh'ahy oi me
sovereign power the Organic law has oeeh
given TO us IN the fern OF constitution, III which me
strong and Leading principles consistent WIN Tue splft
oil the age and the genius OF Our civil institutions nave
been LITERALLY recognised The tolls aud struggles oil
years gave birth to the instrument under which, we are
now living The first demand by The people iof reform
ed constitution had my earnest sympahes. ana the re-
suit OF their work mas my approval and support
But while every true friend TO more liberal constllu-
ton has good TO rejoice IN the ultimate triumph
which crowned then exerons, and although many OF me
anti republican features OF former system have given
place 10 those better suited 10 the times, much 10
be done The constitution has broadly aud uns-
uuiyocay recognised the nalienable right OF the peo'
ME 10 amend, alter abolish their form OF government
Whenever in their Judgment II has failed to accomplish
the purposes Tor which II was Intended; and liked sta
ted periods Tor ascetalnng the public will thas APP
proxma,ed more nearly TO the sound principle OF repre-
senlaiion according 10 populaon, and thereby enlarged
the area OF human nights 1t has given TO the people The
pfyilepe OF eecling Still larger number OF their
officers and thus increased greatly their direct interest ADD
responsibility in the affairs OF government has thrown
open the prison doors 10 The honest and helpless debtor
and bid him 80 free; has around the legislature
wholesome restrictions to guard against extravaganza in
the expenditure OF public money and the creation OF
public debt has established sound precautions and
wise penales against unholy exercise OF the right of
suffrage; it has deprived The legislative branch OF the
government elected Tor other purposes and without d
instruction from the public voice. OF all power 10
alter abrdge any constitutional provision; it has done
these and many other things which the public heart
as well the public judgment has cordially responded,
and yet much is lett tor energetic legislation to accom-
plish
The assembled wisdom OF that body, the reform con-
vention--one which shed rich ustre upon the bright
character OF Stale through the giant minds 1t mum
beedcould not give TO the constitution that vitality
which required by subsequent legislation They LETT
their work not perfect, but well done. That the new
constitution in eelf, il came IRON their hands,
triumphant redemption, the main, OF The pledges OF the
reioTmes, and deserved the emph confirmation
ceved through the ballobox, few, any, are now pre-
pared to deny but the legislature, which has, since It's
adoption been engaged The preparation OF The
say to give it force, though they have
pllshed much, have not yet done all that is required
In relation 10 the elective Judiciary where the strong
doubts many sound judgments lodged, expe-
renee though short, Is amply sufficient TO vlndcae the
policy The judges elected have been such, body as
will do dscredt 10 The system the people, and will
contrast favorahiy win those OF sister States
1t may be the misfortune, cases. that incompetent
unworthy shall attain positions upon The bench
Tor which they unqualified but Is tins risk more to
De dreaded Than system of Ie.tenuTe 10 appointing
power, liable 10 be influenced by the same partisan con-
sdeIalonsl do not hesitate TO express my conviction
that progress thus far under the new system, all
the circumstances properly weighed, the wisdom OF the
convention thus point has been abundanlly sustained
All that is necessary render elective Judiciary,
under the present limitations. Infinitely superior TO the
old system proper degree oil vigilance and caution
on the parl OF The people Inc happiness and interests
OF Gouyap-isy rcronriy dependent sound
and faithful administration OF the laws TO permit axIiy
OF pneipe for any length OF time, the election OF
judges hsh standard should be set up. and irevoca
bly, observed in her selection Not only nnquesona
bic capacity and legal requirements but pure moral at
Tributes should be regarded essentially requisite
The candidate 10 insure The favor OF the people II is
labor lost TO enact good laws il they be not strictly
forced and the influence OF example IN the ministers OF
The law IS always potent Tor good or evil.
Those who vaguely predicted the most serious confu-
sion, and consequent injury private and pubhc inter
ess, from the changes which contemplated in the
various departments OF public business, have been onu
naley disappointed in their unfounded ancipaons; and
feel confident that all the objections urged against the
constitution be entirely removed at least rendered
lnsPplcable, by prompt and decided acts OF legislation;
The people have sanctioned the work IN good ath and
accepted II their organic law they have right 10 de-
msnt the hands of those delegated for the purpose,
The enactment OF such laws will give 10 II perfection
as nearly as human wisdom is capable. 10 that end |
recognise my responsibility, aud. in conJunctoa with the
legislative branch OF the government m whose pai1oi
lsm and ability have sincere confidence, am prepared
bIend my hearty cooperation.
In connexon with no subject demanding the attention
our people and the fostering OF the State, do
lee greater interest than that OF education. Oar beau
tu but complicated system OF government is based upon
the Intelligence aud virtue OF the Enslavement
Of mind is necessarily the result OF ignorance. Vices
which the ngors OF the law cannot correct may be pre-
vented by the elevsng and ennobng influence OF intel
leelual and moral cultivation. Under monarchy gno-
lance may be tolerated. but the very genius oil our Insi
t1tons its most dangerous antagonist free
people, 10 be happily Free must be educated Oar fore
alhers who constructed The benecent form OF govern.
meat under which II happy fortune 10 live lett
upon record bes opinions OF the necessity OF education
iot the immortality OF their work.
Al such time is practicable and consistent with our
interests and the ultimate of the itself,
OUT best energies should be devoted 10 he establishment
and support oil well dgested system OF common schools,
where every child, matter what It's position mis-
iortune may receive the blessings OF sound primary
eucatiop. Years have elapsed since Maryland should
lave had permanent and general sysiem OF public
Shoots. While our people not inferior 10 those OF
IN their attachments TO their country, in Their loyalty TO
toe constitution, in their generous devotion 10 the COM
pehensve interests OF the nation, and in their fidelity TO
heir blgations and the laws OF The land. IL
he acknowledged they behind many OF their sister
States in the facilities afforded for popular instruction
Many OF the best minds OF The present century can look
back with satisfaction, aud trace the first dawnings OF
Their intellect 10 opportunities afforded them for tuition
10 the schools; and yet, for want OF such adj
vaniages, thousands OF the youth OF land who
gifted by Nature with those endowments which would hi
IN aHH .fUl ma IN ha