The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-04
S ATE AFF AIR S.
ANNUAL MESSAGE
or TIE
GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK.
ExxrgrTvE CHAMBsR.
ALBANY, January 3, 1854.

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To THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY -
You ara assembled for the purpose Of framing such
laws demanded BY the interests sf the people Of
the State VI New York The constitution invests you
with the power ahs imposes upon you the daty OF adopt
ing measures to promote education to restrain vice. to
punish crime to protect the rights o. persons and pro-
perry and to advance the welfare Of this great
wealth. composed OF more than three millions OF citi
aens.
The Almighty Rsler OF the Universe has during the
past sgnAl favored psope, and bestowed upon
than the blessings OF health and freedom from was or
civil oonvukions The Abors Of the husbaadmAn have
received abundant returns srzans have been CON
stAntIy and prohtsbly employed our Manufacturers
have successfully osnductei their varied pursuits and
the commerce Of State ha, extended itself far b.
yone its former limits May Divine wisdom 80 guide
OF religion and learning to the prom, ,tion Of liberty and
order and to the general welfare of those whom you
present The duties which are now imposed pom you
are complicated and in porAnt. Thsre viii be required
on your part the exercise Of nrmness WISDOM and ntsg-
ry preserve the high character heretofore held By
this State and TO ain the prosperity vhi,h new
psrvades every department OF it, social and industrial
Tbs history Of New York has been "a honorable one
from the earliest period. While the ctzsns Of other
States have With Gus rsvsrenss preserved the memory
OF the incidents OF their early settlements too little at
tention has been bestowed the varied and in
many respects more interesting immigration to the
shores Of the Hudson. Drawn IS it wal from most Of
the enlightened nations Of Europe establishs here,
~ an early day the beat principles OF civil and
freedom then known the world From the first hour
themselves Of the benefits of its fertile soil and ample
territories Of the great natural advantages OF its
sitton we're cordially welcomed, without reference to
the lands OF their birth the psculartss Of their
rreeds Our State has always presented the gratifying
spectacle OF prt sperous and harInonieui community
rame from hostile lands where national distinctions
d rencss Of fsth were regarded sufficient grounds
for continued warfare or religious persecution but who
have learned under free and benedcent inst utons
the advantages Of liberation, and the unworhness OF
national or sectstian prsjudicss.
different portions OF originally
settled by engrans from the several countries Of Europe
but Representatives every European people are
scattered broadcast whole State There Ia
civilized language which is not used at the resiae Of
some OF citizens which not, each returning
God OF all narions and OF all climss When to
feel just pride in free from national prsju1ces
religious bgory shall show to the world that
kss WISE humane, and tolerant than those Who two
hundred SINCE hrs established here the rsttu
OF religion and iaas The prosperity and greatness OF
New York the results of labor, skill intelligence
and civilization drawn from the most diversified sonrcss
as it population il composed Of those Of the most varied
During The period OF our connection with Great Britain
the provincial assemblies Of New York the rst to
the graf principles popular rights civil
liberty In constant and STEADY resistance to the efforts
OF the colonial govern nsDs to establish and extend the
pretended prrosatves Of the The rights Of the
people clearly asserted ana boldly nantAined and
when the period OF the Revolution arrived cltissns
prepared to defend their liberties not from the in
6uence OF passion excitement but because thsy clearly
understood and ecaed tue nature and csnssq
Of threatened ercroachments.
Throughout ths Revolutionary struggle territories
were the scenes OF its most important events New
York assailsd by all the varied forms OF warfare
under the control Of the British government which at
tackled our commerce and sesports with it's fsets and in
vsted the northern section OF State with its disc
pinned armies, while its savage allies desoaed from
tier settlements With the torch and the tomaha vk
1t is remarkable that our public spirit has not yet
prompted t. follow the example Of other States, in
commemorative by suitable memorials ami monuments,
tho services sacrifices Of forefAthers in ex,i
tim the patriotism OF our citizens and OF distant pos
teEty by smiueing them that territories have
hoar aoafav anf tnfN
tioDal i'm portance.
The FIRST constitution Of this State adopted before
national independence had been successfully asserted,
eyinces in provision how thoroughly citizens At
that day understood their personal civil and constu
largely indebted for the essential provisions and
wise tctions Of power naned 10 the amendments
TO the constitution Of the United states. When the his
Tory Of our State shall be faithfully written and the i'm
portance Of the which mark its pro-
gr~s shall have been tested by time, New YORK
Wfl be found to have occupied 9 important posi-
ton than has been claimed by its sons accorded BY
the citizens OF other States.
Though the gar the Revolution allowed to peo-
pie but little leisure during Its progress to improve thu
jsrisprusence Of the State, pomcsenture and eatas
extinguished military tsnurea were abolished the
Of petition firmly secured and the great prin-
ciplss Of civil liberty were relev ID tbs restraints
which . monsr shieal government had imposed. Whom
principle and our statesmen and jursts assembled In
the majesty Of their representative character the i'm
provemsnt Of jurispruesnoe advanced with rapid
ity unedualed by Of the States.
Our judiciary who have been distinguished for
their Learning their ,ity and their capacity Joined
fully and warmly the legislative councils In adapting
laws TO condition Imbusd with the spirit, they
sxpounded the statutes and moulded the principles Of the
common law SO ~ 10 give the utmost expansion to jus
The great work Of reconstructing the whole body
statutory laws Of condensins pifyns and reducing
them 10 system originated in this state AID its suo
oessfu completion received the applause Of the most dis
tnRushed states Of other countries IL justly
dsrd an service to the mass Of our people By
making our laws more accessible and familiar
Our State the arst TO establish permanent and
comprehensive sys Of popular education II has been
foremost the works Of AsrnAl improvement designed
to facilitate and ntercommuncatisn and 10
rrt steamboat was upon its watsrs-the nst
canal Of any extent upon this continent was excAvstsd
upon its SOIL and united the seas Of our coun
try with the Atlantic Long lines OF railroads
thread Valleys overcome rocky priers and extend
the advantages OF commercial intercourse to the most
seoludcd reoesses Of our land
The successful ACHE rsments OF STATE heretofore,
and the which now enjoys, are attribute
not only TO the ana M as,s
economy Of its gislAtoa, and the Official purity and
stern devotion to tbs public interests on the part of those
who were entrusted with their management These in
have not been the results OF speculative ex
citements of profuse expenditure On the contrary
when the great Of prudent economy have beer
overlooked the interests of persons OF localities
have been regarded than the public welfare pro
gress has been dissstrousiy impesed.
This brief review Of some prominent events has
been presented TO animate citizens and their repre-
sen.a'ives with the patriotic purpose OF making the
annals Of the future a. honorable as the history Of the
past.
The constitution imposes upon you the duty of guard
ing the interests and promoting the welfare Of snts
that has attained this high degree Of prosperity and
Greatness II will Afford great pleasure TO 90 operate
with you In all vhch viii promote the interests
OF our State and be bensecial 10 its population.
The abstracts socomps ying annual report Of the
Superintendent Of q mmon schools viii show their pre-
SAINT condition. and the amount Of money apportonsd fo
their during the coming year
The amount OF the Commcn school Fund on the ooth
49, ~. L., a...i ,s.r ~ S3s M n
II estimated that the OF the fund during thu
currsnt year. viii justify increased appropriation o
$1,000
The total amount OF moneys aPporonci by the supcr
1ntendsnt for tbs coming year, ,l0i 240 s.
This sum Ia made up Of the following Items !
Awaits OF etate "
ia States Deposit Fund ............. 100000 o.
Bslaros the hands of State Superntedent 240 Q.
el,10i, 2Ao 8.
rhe number OF schools In 1881 vas......... 11,es.