New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-04
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.



vse 10 punish crime TO protect the rights OF persons
and property and to advance the welfare OF this great
sonmonwealth, composed Of more than three millions
Of eitizens. ,
TIE Almighty Ruler Of the Universe has, during the
psst year, signslly favored people and bestowed
anon them the blessings OF health, and freedom from
wars or civil commissions. The abOr Of the husband
nan have received returns our artzans have
beer constantly and probably employed our a1ulac-
tuners have successfully conducted their varied pur
sus ard the commerce of State has extended Itself
fsr bs yond its former limits May Divine wisdom 30 guide
yeur counses that they ha tend 70 me .,
s<Iigon ard learning; 20 the promotion OF LIBERTY ana
sscer and TO the general welfare Of those whom you rep
recent The duties which are now imposed upon you are
ssuplcnfed and important There viii be required on
your psrt the exercise Of rmness wisdom and integrity
10 pre,erye the high character heretofore held by tins
Asie and 10 msintsin the prosperity which no" pervades
every department Of it, social and industrial oganHa
The history Of New York has been an honorable one
rem the earliest period While the citizens Of other
eses have with pOus preserved the memory 81
fe incident Of their early settlements little aennODhas
Keen bestowed the varied, and in many respects
more interesting immigration 70 the shores OF nc hudson
Draw as ii from most OF the enlightened nations OF
Europe ii established here at an early day the best prln
ctles Of cvi and religious freedom then known 70 the
world From the first hour Of the settlement OF this State
Al, who desired ia avail themselves OF the benefits Of lis
fertile so and ample territories, or Of the great natural
advantages Of it's position, were cordially welcomed WIN
emf reference the lands Of their birth che PECULIAR
tss Of their creeds Our State has always presented the
gratifying spectacle Of prosperous and HARMONIOUS com
muniy composed Of those or the descendants OF those
WHO csnie from hostile lands where national distinctions
or differences Of faith were regarded IA sufficient grounds
for continued warfare religious persecution pat VINO
have learned under free and beDehcen institutions
The advantages of liberation and the unworthness OF ma
tiOnal or sect ari6n prejudiees ~ - . .,
Not only were different portions Of New York originally
,ed by eInic ants from several countries of Europe
Int the Of every European people are no"
scattered broad cast over our whole state There is no
language which not used at the Preside ofsone
of our Citizens which is not, each returning Sab
bath poured forth in prayer and Thanksgiving to the God
of ali nations oDd OF all cmes. When to feel
just pride in freedom from national Preudces eg
5ous bigOtry shall show to the world that are less
wise humane and tolerant than those who two hundred
wears since Grst established here the institutions of
bgion and laws The prosperity and greatness OF New
Yoik the results Of labor skull intelligence and civil
zsfion from the most diversified sources its pop
saon IL composed Of those Of the most varied nationality
Dnrngtbe perod of our connection with Great Britain
the Provincial Assemblies Of New York were the first to
ssr the great principles OF popular rghsaDd OF civil liberty
m constant and steady resistance to the efforts Of the Colo
NAL Governments establish and extend the pretended
preogetves Of the crown The rights of the people were
clearly asserted, and boldly maintained aud when the |
period Of the revolution arrived, our citizens were pro-
pared 20 defend their liberties not from the influence Of
excitement but because they clearly understood
appreciated the nature and consequences Of
entertainments
Throughout the revolutionary struggle, territories
we're the of its most important events New York
assaed by ell the varied forms of warfare under the
eontrol Of the British Government which attacked our
commerce and seaports with its fleets and invaded the
herp section OF State with its disciplined armies
allies desO9ted frontier settlements
v hh the torch and the tOmahawk.
IL is remarkable that public spirit has not yet prompt
ed to follow the example Of other States in commemorate
ing by suitable memorials and monuments, the services
aud sacrifices Of forefaher in ting the patriot
i'm Of citizens and Of distant postery, by remind
them them that own territories have been the
Of events OF such deep interest and national i'm
The first Constitution of this State adopted before our
national independence had been successfully asserted,
eyuces In every provison how thoroughly citizens at
t day understood their personnel civil and constitutional
rl hts To the craftsmanship of New York s the nation
gely indebted for the essential provisions and wise re-
scton of contained in the amendments to tho Con-
sution of the United States. When the history of
State shall be faithfully written and the importance ofhe
occurrences which mark its progress shall have been tested
by me- New York will be found to have occupied
Important position than has been claimed by its
accorded by the citizens of other States
Though the of the revolution allowed to our people
but little leisure during s progress 10 improve the rrs
prudence Of the State primogenure and entails
nguished- military enures abolishedthe right of
peton was firmly secured-and the great principles of
civil liberty relieved from the restraints which
monarchibi Government had imposed. When peace per
miCd the full extension Ofthe republican principle and our
staesmen and jursts assembled in the majesty of their
character the improvement of jurispru
depco advanced with rapidly uneqaed by any of the
States. . - -, I
Our Judiciary who have been distinguished for their
learning their probiiy and their capacity Joined fully and
warmly the legislative councils in adapting our laws to oar
condition mbued with the same spirit, they expoundel
the statutes and moulded the principles of the comm
law SO as to give the utmost expansion to justice AM
liberty.
statutory laws OF condensng simplifying and reducing
them 10 system, originated in this state ana IT'S sac
cessul completion received tbs applause oil the mos, ais
statesmen of other countries IL justly re-
garded as a monument Of lalor and ability, and has
rendered important service to the mass OF our people o
making our laws more accessible and iamiIr
Our State was the first TO establish permanent ana
oomprehepsiye system Of popular education has been
foremost in the works Of internal Improvement designed
40 facilitate commerce and INSTRUMENTATION and to ad
the wealth and prosperity OF our people me nrs,
steamboat launched upon its wdters-he hrst Canai
of any extent upon this continent excsyatot upon ts
SOIL and united the vast inland sessof our country with
The Atlantic ocean. Long lines OF Railroads thread our
ysIies overcome rocky barriers aud extended the a1yan
tages ocommerca intercourse TO the most secluded
SEES Of our land.
The successful achievements of State heretofore aud
The prosperity which enjoys, attributable not
only 10 the enerprs and sagacy which have suggested
great undertakings but also the prudence and
of its legislation aud the official purity snl sten devotion
TO the public Interests the part OF those who
trusted with their manage Theseimprovemsns have
not beer the results Of speculative exctements of pro
fuse expenditure On the contrary when the great prnc
pies Of prudent economy have been overlooked tDe
Interests Of persons of localities have been
garded than the public welfare progress has been dis
astrously impedtd
presented to animate citizens AMI their representatives
with the patriotic purpose Of making the annals of the
future as honorable as the history of the past.
The Constitution imposes upon You the duty OF guarding
the interests and promoting the welfare at State that has
attained this high degree of prosperity aud greatness 1t
will afford me great pleasure to cooperate with you in sill
measures which win promote the Interests OF State aud
be beneficial 10 its population.
The abstracts accompanying the Annual Report of the
Superintendent OF Common Scnools will sho their pres
sn condition and the amount OF money appOrtioned for
their during the coming year.
TIE an cunt Common school Fund the 3 September
l.'t over II: H., 6.s" ys.i = m
Il estimated that the of the and during the
current year. will justify increased appropriation Of