Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-01-17

ilnproyident banking. An extraordinary and nm
necessary increase OF banks and banking facilities
in seasons of great general prosperity leads to ex
trava CANT and rutpeUs speculation. Such increase
in tim es os commercial distress aggfavtes and pro-
longs the evils 1t was designed to remedy. Enter
tanning these views viii not hesitate to sanction
the re-chartcring Of old and solvent banks, which
by prudent and careful management, and an hon
est adherence to the legitimate purposes Of their
creation. have merited and received the confidence
Of the public Nor viii refuse TO sanction the in
corporation OfneW banks when indispensably neces
sary and clearly demanded by the actual business
wants and interests OF the community in which they
may be located. To other, and under no other
circumstances, can l yield the Executive consent.
TO promote the welfare and prosperity Of the
Commonwealth, by regulating and Increasing her
finances. ecoLoniZing her resources, maintaining
her credit reducing her debt and relieving her
people from oppressive taxation, win be the OBJ
lects Of my anxious desire: and TO the accomplish
viii be directed The public debt, now exceeding
$40, ,0O0,000 and the annual taxation necessary TO
meet the payment OF its interest seriously affect
the great industrial interests Of the State drive Ia
Dor and capital from the commonwealth prevent
the extension and completion Of her noble system
of education, and the prosecution OF those lauda-
bic schemes Of beneyolence, which at once benefit,
dignity and G3orG free and enlightened people
Every consideration Of State pride. every motive
of Interest, require It's reduction and speedy lIqu
datiou, by every available and practicable means.
TO secure this object, rigid economy in every de-
partrrcnt Of the government retrenchmcnt IN the
public expenditures: strict accountability IN all
the receiving and disbursing officers of the Com
nionwealth and an honest and faithful discharge
Of duty by all her agents, would tribute much,
ami aiso.save millions "a The Treasury
Created by the State. in the prosecution and man
agcmelt of her system OF internal improvements
system cbrraoteriZcd by 'prodlSalIty extravaganza
and corrupt political faYOritism the sale Of these
inproyeIue ens, or at least Of the main line. as
means Of reducing this debt. lcsseniHs taxation,
and saving financial credit. has Tor many
years occupied the attention Of tae people. ana
their representatives. Bills for ne soic OF the
main line have been passed by three different Lc-
gisIatuies, two OF which approved Jy the
Governors then IN Office The people ,he gues-
ton being Submitted to tign u 1874, decided by
2 large majority, in favor Ci the sa!e; and yet
these works, from the defective character OF the
laws authorizing tic sale, the restrictions contain
Cd il them and from other causes, rcmsln Cnsold.
Public sentiment, founded on economical moral
and political considerations, still demands. and
the public welfare still requires. their sale.
The consideration 10 be paid the mode, terms
and conditions Of the sale, oCgGt to be carefully
considered. Just and liberal inducements aho uid
be offered 10 purchasers; whilst as the same time
the people should be protected aguiEsc wrong and
imposition. BY avoiding the crr5Ts OF former lc-
gisIati0n 4 sale on terms favorable 70 the State,
and beneficial TO the purchaser. may he sesnfed
1t Is IN vain 20 hope Tor reduction o ;he Je e-
and relief from taxation, without a sale Of the
whole. or part Of public Improvements In
numbered with debt. and taxed to support sys-
TEN. the mann cement Of which has been marked
by extravagance, expenditure Fraudulent specula-
ton and 4 reckless disregard of public interests,
the people demand relief and release from these
burdens The press and The bdtlct box have de-
elarcd the popular Will on this suhjset and that
VIII should be obeycl. Luty. and 2 conviction OF
is rrorTie:y. viii prompt re TO give cordial
support, 10 the accomplishment Of this object
IN this connection, and whet5cr sSic OF All Ct
-3vof the puhli; improvements DC effected CT not
Tie abolition reorganization O. the boaEl oI a.
nal CO-aEG ssioucrs, and lie substitution O. SoUe
other efficient and responsible sy5scr ct manage
;nent, are subjects worthy q considerations Every
measure Of reform in this regard. calculated 10 in
crease the efficiency and responsibility OF jhe Su-
pervzorv roygGr; protect the Interests Of TIC State,
and correct The real auedse abuses OF the pre-
sent system, Will receive my approval
The people having in the recent election lccided
against the pGssa Of 2 law prohibiting the maa-
ufacture and sale of spr;ugus liquors, Il VIII be-
come tha duty Of the Legislature and Executive 70
consider what other legislation may be necessary
to- control and correct tie evils Of ntenperance-
and corrective Of many abuses, IS stin defective.
The facility with which licences are obtained for
the sale of malt and other liquors IS az evil that
demands reform The number Of places III
which these are sold. should be limited by iaw !;
and license gfaniod unless by the Courts and
in the manner now required II the case Of public
inns and tayerrs; and sG5jectto TO the same regula-
tions, restrictions and penalties
The desecraJion OF the Sabbath by 4 traffic so
fruitful OF evil and dcmoralizing in its results
is in direct opposition 10 he law Of God, and the
moral sentiment Of The people; and IS q reproach
TO the age IN which VIC live stringent ana
comprehensive law, remedial in lis provisions and
vindcating the great law Of the Sabbath, N ~
physical and moral relations 70 man y required,
not only by the moral sense ofcomnuHity but would
be justified by every sentiment of humanity, every
consideration Of philanthropy. every impulse OF
puro and genuine patriotism. The history OF IN
tenpcrance is written in tears and blood. Pau
perism, taxation and crime follow in its train.
4 remedy should be applied and public scRti-
mont with the full force Of its moral sanction,
will approve all prudent and constitutional lesis-
ton on this subject
f11rr inc
of mercy and Justice in our Constituti0n-wiil be
exercised with just regard to both these Impor-
tant principles. With every desire to extend meT-
cy to the unfortunate and repentant transgressor
Justice in her stern demands viii not be over
looked BY the pardon of the vicious and hardened
criminal. This power has been cOferrcd on the
Executive. not to overthrow the administration Of
justice. but 20 aid and promote it 1t should be
| exercised with great caution and only upon the
most satisfactory assurance that it Is due to the
condemned, and that the rights and secnrity of the
public will not be prejudiced by the act. To pre-
vent the abuse of this power, and TO protect the
Executive from imposition. notice Of the intended
application should be published in the city or
county where the trial and conviction took place.
Experience has demonstrated the impelicy of
subscriptions by municipal corporations, to the
stock of railroad companies. This is especially
true in relation to county subscriptions. The
practice should be avoided, at least not encour
! aged by future Legislation.
Legislation, so far practicable, should be gen
era and uniform Local and special esislatlon ought
to be discouraged when the object be obtained
! by general laws. It's tendency is pernicIous and
general principles and public good are often sacri-
feed to secure personal and private benefits Onni-
ouslegislaton, being improper nitsef, and demor-
alzing in its influence, not receive my sanction
! The views and practice Of my immediate prede-
/ eessor on this subject meet my cordial approval
Pennsylvania, occupying rs she does an lmpor-
tant and proud position in the sstcrhood OF states
cannot be Indifferent to the policy and acts Of the
| National Government Her voice. potential Tor
/ good in other days, ought not to be disregarded
now. Devoted to the Constitution and the thlon- =
she was the first to sanction, she will be the iat
to endanger the one, or violate the other heSard-