The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-01-26

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may be secured.
! 1t is vain to hope for reduction of the debt,
and relief from taxation, without sale Of the
whole, or part, Of our public improvements
/ Incumbered with debts, and taxed TO support a
/ system, the management of which has been
marked by eXtravagance, expenditure, iFaudu-
lent speculation, and reckless disregard OF pud-
/ lie interests, the people demand relief and re-
/ lease from these burdens. The press and the
/ ballot box have declared the popular will on
| this subject, and that will should be obeyrd. =
Duty and conviction OF IFS propriety, will
! prompt me TO give cordial support, 10 the ac-
conpliShment of this object.
] In this connection, and whether sale OF all
or any of the public improvements BE- effected
or not, the abolition or reorganization OF the
/ Board OF Canal Commissioners, and the subSti-
tuition of some other efficient and responsible
/ system Of management, subjects worthy of
/ consideration Ererv measure OF reform IN
this regard, calculated to increase the efficiency
/ and responsibility of the supervisory power :
! protect the interests of the State aud correct
the real or alleged abuses OF the present system,
will receive my approval.
/ The people having in the recent election de-
/ cided against the passage of the law prohibit
/
! quors, it will become the duty Of the Legisla-
ture and Executive to consider what other leg
/ Slallon NAV be necessary 10 control and cor
/ rect The evils Of ntemperance. Cur present Ii
/ censp system, although highly penal, and cor
rective OF many abuses, is still directive. The
/ facility with which licrnses are blamed for the
sale Of malt and other Liquors, is an evil that de-
/ mands reform. The number Of places in which
Z a "a lat... o1I
no licens, granted unless by thu courts and in
the manner now required IN the case of public
I inns and tavpTns aud subject TO the same reg
uations, restrictions and penalties.
I The deSecraiion Of the Sabbath by a traffic so
! fruitful Of evil and SO drmoralizing in its 'e-
/ Suits is in direct opposition TO the law of God,
/ and the moral sentiment OF the people: and Is
I a rrproach 10 the age in which we live. 4
stringent and comprehensive law, remedial IN
its provisions, and vindicating the great law Of
the Sabbath, IN its physical and moral relations
to man, is required, rot only by the moral sense
of community. but would be justified by every
sentiment oi humanity, every consideration OF
/ philanthropy, every impulse Of pure and gen
uine patriotism. The history of lntemperance
i is written in tears and blood. Pauprrism, tax
alton and crime follow in its train. A remedy
should be applied and public sentiment, with
the full force ofits moral sanction, will approve
all prudent and constitutional legislation on this
subject.
/ The parGoninG power the harmonious blend
ing OF mercy and Justice in our Constitution
will be exercised with just regard 10 both
these important principles. With every drsIre
TO extend mercy 10 the unfortunate and repen-
tant tranSgressor, Justice, in her stern demands,
will not BE- overlooked by The pardon OF the
vicious and hardened criminal. This power
has been conferred on the Executive, not to
overthrow the administration OF Justice, but 10
aid and promote il. 1t should be- exercised
with errat caution, and only upon the most sat-
, iSiactory assurance that il is due 10 the con-
demnrd and that the rights and security OF the
? public viii not be prejuGlced by the act. 10
prevent the abuse of this power, and 10 protect
tie Executive from imposition, notice OF the in
tended application should be published in the
CITY or county where the trial and conviction
took place.
Experience has demonstrated the impolicy of
subscriptions bv municipal corporations, to the
stock OF railroad companies. This is especially
true IN relation TO county subscriptions. The
practice should be avoided, or at least not en-
couraged bv future legislation.
Legislation, 50 far as practicable, should be
general and uniform. Local and special legls-
lation ought to be discouraged, when the object
can be obtained by general laws It's tendency
is pernicious and general principles, and pub
lie GOOD, are often sacrificed to secure personal
aud private benefits "Omnibus legislation"
being improper in itself. and demoralzng in IFS
influence, can not receive my sanction. The
views and practice of.my immediate predeces-
sor on this subject, meet-n7y cordial approval.
Pennsylvania, occupying as she does an i'm
portant and proud position in the Slster-hood OF
States, can not be indifferent to the policy and
acts of the National Government. Her voice,
potential for good in other days, ought not TO be
disregarded now. Devoted TO the Constitution
and the Union-as she was the first TO sanction,
she will De the last to endanger the one, or vIo-
late the other. Regarding with jealous care
the rights of her sister States, size will be ever
ready to defend her own. The blood OF her
sons poured out on the many battle-tields OF the
Revolution, atteSts her devotion to the great
principles of American treedom--the centre
truth of American repubeaulsn. Tothe Con-
siution ii all its integrity 10 the Union IN IFS
strength and harmony TO the maintenance IN
lis purity, of the faith and honor OF our country,
PENNSYLVANIA now is, and always has been
pledgrd-a pledge never violated, and not TO
be violated, until patriotism ceases to be a VIZ
tue, and liberty to be known only as name.
Entertaining these sentiments, and actuated
by an exclusive desire to promote the peace,
harmony and welfare of our beloved country,
the recent action OF the National Congress and
Executive, in repeating solemn compromise,
only less sacred in public estimation than the
fptf al IN. nvt
the institution of domestic Slavery in the terri