New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-03
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE

HE uU' ElINVil " "bD'huh.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER. Albany. January q. 1854
You are assembled for the purpose Of framing sss
laws "A are demanded BY the interests OF the peop
The State of NewYork. The Constitution invests M
with the power. and imposes upon you the dag
.aontng measures TO promote education. to restrx,
NV; t n.n;sh crime to protect the rights Of peru
md nroperty and to advance the welfare OF this IN
s sn,omonweath composed Of moro than three mdisS
The Almighty Ruler of the Universe has, during Il
mast wear. signally favored our people ana bestess
mon them the blessings Of health. and freedom m
-. or civil commissions The labors OF the husbsrl
NAN have received abundant returns; our artzans law
49,, constantly and pro6tably employed our maaukr
turers have successfully conducted their varied pa
suits and the commerce Of our state mas extended t
s b.vond ;ts former limits May Divine wisdom ru
r ccunses that they shall tend to the advancenos !
;;eg;ou ard learning; to the promotion OF liberty n
order and the general welfare Of those wnom ycs ~
comnl;caied and important There VIII be required =
vour mart the exercise Of rmness wisdom and inie,
70 nreserye the high character heretofore held By u
Ssss snsytment Of its social and industrial orssni,
The history Of New York has been honovs able ~
from the earliest period nue. sas o,, ,h o. one
the incident of their early settlementsoo little aenton
h. an bestowed on the varied and in many respss
otttp
Dyawn as II was from most Of the enlightened nationa
Furope Il here, at early day the best pa
cples of civil and religious freedom then known 70 u
world From the first hour OF the settlement OF THIS $40
All who desired to avail themselves Of the benefits Of
fertile coil and ample territories, or of the great nss
advantages OF its position, were cordially welcomed WA
out reference TO the lands of their BIRTH or the pecu
II, of their creeds Oar State has always presented
crafty spectacle of prosperous and harmonious coa
munity composed Of those or the descendants OF taoa
who came from hostile lands, where national dstincsos
E..sl lad ma lRl n
for continued warfare religious persecution but M
have learned under free and oenehcent institution
the advantages of federation ana the un"o'h"oss " n
Not only were different portions of New York oyigns
settled by emg from the several countries OF Europ
bu the representatives Of every European are me-
scst,sred broad cast over whole state. lhere
civilized language which not used at the hresde
of our citizens or which is not on each returning -
hath poured forth prayer and thanksgiving TO the ~
of ali nations and of all cmes When we cease to fea
nat nrde In our freedom from national preudices or el
ions bicotry we shall show to the world thar We are ~
wise humsne and tolerant than those who Two hundra
years since. arst established here the institutions %
ision and laws The prosperity and greatness OF New
York are the results Of labor skill inegence end GIVE
zation drawn from the most diversified sources as its p
uation composed Of those of the most varied naohS'
and lineage. -, o.. p,...
During the period of connection with Great bran
the Provincial Assemblies of New York were the hst asu
to the great principles OF popular rights anu ., s
Nal Covernments to establish and extend the preeads
nreroeaves Of the crown The rights OF the people
Clearly asserted. and boldly maintained and when tt
neriod of the revolution arrived citizens pr
pared to defend their liberties not from the influence
passion excitement but because they clearly understood
and appreciated the nature ana consequences of
encroacfments.
Throughout the revolutionary struggle, territors
were the scenes of its most important events New Yoh
WAS asssed by all the varied forms of warfare under tn
control of the British Government, which attacked on
commerce and seaports with its fleets and invaded II
MOI thern section OF State with Its disciplined armie
while its savage allies desoated our frontier settlement
with the torch and the tomahawk.
1t is remarkable that public spirit has not yet pou
ted us follow the example of other State In
ing by suitable memorials and monuments, the service
and sacrifices Of foreathers in exciting the patr
ism of our citizens and of distant posterity, by remind
ing them them that own territories have been u
scenes of events of such deep interest and national ID
portance.
national Independence had been successfully ASSERTED
evnces in every provision how thoroughly citizens
that day understood their PERSONAL civil and consaticss
largely indebted for the essential provisions and wise
srciion of power contained in the amendment. to the Ca
stuton of the United States When the history of o.
State shall be faithfully written and the importance of
which mark its progress shall have been tes
by me New York will be found to have occupied mn
important position than has been claimed by its sons
accorded by the citizens OF other States
Though the war of the revolution allowed to peops
but little leisure during IFS progress to improve The u
prudence Of the State primogenlture and entails were o.
tingusbed-m military tenures abolshedhe right d
peton was firmly secured-and the great principles d
civil liberty were relieved from the restraints which
monarcbsl Government had imposed. When peace PER
mtied the uextenson ofhe republican principle and on
Statesmen and urss assembled In the majesty Of their
presentative character, the Improvement Of urpn
dence advanced with rapdity uneqalled by any of U
States
Our judiciary who have been distinguished for Tho
learning their Probity and their capacity Joined fully al
warmly the legislative councils in adapting our laws to o.
condition. Imbued with the spirit, they expounds
the statutes and moulded the principles of the com
law so as to give the utmost expansion to justice al
liberty.
The great work of recOnstructng the whole bodys
statutory laws or condensing, simplifying and reduce
them to a system, originated in this State and its 50
cessfDl completion received the applause of the most d
tnguished statesmen Of other countries IL 10 justly
garded monument of labor and ability, and he
rendered important service to the ofou people
making our laws more accessible and familiar.
Our State was the first TO establish permanent an
comprehensive system of popular education. Ii has bea
foremost ia the works of internal Improvement designs
to facilitate commerce and interc0mmuncaon and 10
vance the wealth aud prosperity Of people The Gr
steamboat was launched upon its waters-ihe first Caa
of any extent upon this continent excavated upon
SOIL and united the vast inland of country wa
the Atlantic ocean. Long lines Of Railroads thread -
valies rocky barriers and extended the ady
tages ocommercal intercourse to the most secluded
ses Of our land
The successful achievements Of State heretofore
the prosperity which It enjoys, are attributable 81
only to the enterprise and sagacy which have suggests
great undertakings but also to the prudence and
Of its legislation and the official purity and stern deyotx
to the public interests the part Of those who were =
trusted with their management These improvements hs
not been the results Of speculative exctement or of pn
fuse expen dure On the contrary when the great prn
Piles OF prudent economy have been overlooked or b
interests Of persons OF Of localities have been more
garded than the public welfare, progress has been u
astrously impeded.
This brief review Of some prominent events has be-
presented 10 animate our citizens and their