The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-28
Manage Of the Governor OF Louisiana.


re or the Governor OF Louisiana.
IT,. m.ssaye Of Governor Hebsrt Of Louisiana. to the
.,i.lsre Of Tia, State begins with the following beau
,ifu tribute to the sympathy extended % LOUISIANA a"
,og The existence OF the late pestlence BY the cuzens
If The other States Of The Union. We quote IT. both for
ia beauty and the general interest attaching to measures
n,onosed for the amelioa,on of the sanaory condition
the city Of New Orleans
9TH. fearful epidemic which prevailed during the sum
ronhs Of the past year greater portion OF the
g.. ,.h,,s n f,ed with sorrow many once cheerful
I'D nanny home and consigned 10 pIema nre grave
thousands of best and most useful citzens served
a.velop ia others and stimulate into active exercise Inc
hi,h.. and nobest virtues that adon the human charac
Good sauna ri,ans sprung up from the very hotbed Of
ha ne.,ilence in every condition and class Of socieV-
the lay the clergy the rich and the
ess of their safety and following IN inc wake OF
The deadly mnsered to tho sick and relieved me
~, an.,a nd more he pless sufferers Many persisted
~ ,ha prosecution of abors OF brothery charity
MANY hopeiul young physician-many dsvo!ea MIN
"a, and prestmnny Of those aninbe SISTERS lhe VihR
tune. ~ The law OF love- whose heoism 70 an everyday
nat.rl;,y tale Although they have passed from the
nh.rs az human action and enjoying their ich
rewards with Him whose agony on the mountain was
closely followed by divine gorifcaion, their names WIN
Iy. in the memory OF their grateful teow-czens ana DC
alv cherished by their mother State, whilst their ex-
mnr-,he Golden chain which still may bind US 70 Them
will serve encourages and GUIDE US IN 'Ae pam u 'o"o
and duty which thry have followed.
Rat our debt Of gratitude not due thess our cizens
,on. When the epidemic had progressed in maigny
and enlarged the field OF its destructive operations to an ex
tent which de6ed power to check Its ADVANCE ana our
mean, TO relieve Victims the citizens OF our sister STATES
With Oman hands and ympaihxing hearts, hsstened 10
- ...acca md cheeruily assumed u large share of our
burens Ills my pleasing duly, as The executive OF me
State 10 scknow ledge with heartfelt thankfaness lhess
OF aernAl benevoenee and shectou' which nave
.xhbi,ed our country the world not only as nation OF
ox.,.iyn States united BY fral paper compaets bat as
vea, pararchal iamilya nation of biohers and kin
bred
Painful AS il must you snd TO me TO dwell upon
tonic which calls memories the meisnc holy scenes
which have passed the bitter experiences ac-
on ed 81 the of many valuable lives must DOT De
lost The sanaory condition OF the city OF New orleans -
no longer question OF local interest When the neshe OF
railroads which eventually connect every part Of me
ss,s win ii, great emporium shall have been pe'ed,
the most distant villa our frontiers VIII be assubufbs
Of New Ohesns The main threads Of that vas. system OF
have already been laid and IN year
or two the fertile and popolous parishes OF The west WIN
he brought in close and constant contact WIN Asefsi
whilst The atng trsin starting from the very centre Of
the cy will s atmosphere TO The bany forests OF me
eetn parshe The fate Of all 10, therefore, involved IN
the ate Of Nav Odeans-ths public health Of the state
mus, depend more or less upon the public health oil ns
mefopois In this fact, IL becomes your duty ana
am sure IL Will be your pleasure, TO bes'ow your most Sc
rou. attic upon such measures as ou may deem mos'
and efficient the effects. II not TO pre-
vent the Of such fatal diseases as the one winch
swep, over our during the past This object
10 entirely beyond your reach; but, like all tue great
rizss which Providence holds the legitimate desires
and ambition Of man. vii be the reward Of ersrton OF
scientific investigation, and ofepested trials Thus much,
hoeyer we know from experience and observation, that
epdcnca bred and os,ered TO fatal maturity 10 large
cities, sn,bst their first appearance in oersin localities
may be traced when the population of those 10
c,lss had acquired certain magnitude. The oircum-
,.nc.s which attend these sggiomeraions OF hui
man beings must therefore, have ome agency siberin
producing these diseases or Increasing their vruence
Many OF these crcumssnce fortunately, are amenabe 10
tndiciou. and weltimed interference, and large and
reforms have effected IN the densely pop
ua..d cities Old World by skuly-directcd systems
OF hveene looking the general cleanliness OF the innab
t,n,, the proper ventilation Of their dwcng', the prompt
of the streets and the sewerage OF other reservoirs
of animal and vegetable dettus IL will DO FOR you 70
consider what part II any, the State wiz take In carving
oar the plans which you may devfe and sanction or
you will only delegate 10 inc corporation OF New
orr.ns ,ach powers they may deem Necessary to
achieve tho muohdes ameoraons In their social and
s.nstoy conditiou Bat whatever may be the resut Of
our deliberations upon this matter. II seems 10 me but
act OF aheer usce allow them. Tor the drainage OF the
swamps and morasses which lie behind the CITY, snd
which 40 doubtless operative causes OF disease their
due prop )rion Of tho proceeds q The swamp lands A
part II hat munfccnt DONATION sde for The bepc6, of
all could not appropriate and generally
u,efl on thsn vigorous and healthy
workings OF the very heart OF the body polite.
aIn connexion with this subject permit me 70 invite your
tn he which - herewith usne
miusd h, yon from the ssnatory commission appointed
during the prevaenos OF The epidemic, to investigate It's
origs character and causes Composed ms the commits
,lon H. of gentlemen of great attainment. 10 their 10.
sp.ctve depsrn of science, and Of distinguished zeal
for the pabc service suggestion. viii necessarily carry
much weight with them You viii And in these gentle
man safe sodes 10 consult and abundant sources OF infor
nation in the prosecution Of part, at ieast, OF your
lsbou /"
OF the finances OF the State. Governor Hebsri says
1.-THE report Of he viii exhibit the financial
condition OF the State win be that the State debt
proper Including the bonu. issued for subscriptions OF
so9k 10 the New Orleans aud Jackson. the New Orleans
and o. elouss. and The Shreveport and Vicksbnrg rail
road, 4. s,2sl 500 a.
Under the operation Of the law passed at the las, ses
sion TO provid. for the deficiency Of tho Stale resources by
loan Of S7soG0 the receipt. Of the Tor the cur
ien, year have amounted 70 SO 1887 rs
The expenditures for the period. Tor the ordinary
expenses OF the and 10 the appropris-
tons made by Iesssfurc, amoon 10 81 $40 4a3 ~
Showing a surplus OF receipts over expenditures Of
ssoso2a 80"
The message--aiier giving at length tbs views OF the
governor on the necessity OF active and indcious
being employed develop the great internal resources
Of the Sais--closes with the following aIlus,cn to a
ubect frequently referred TO Of late IN orr Columns
"Ihsve tins endeavored fellow itzens to ske'ch rap
Idly the sdminisanv. history Of the ssa's for the past