Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-15

the two branches of the Legislature in convention
The address is a long, elaborate and wewritten
paper, touching on an unusually large number of
topics, and, as was anticipated, explicitly unfolding
the leading principles Of the new political organi
zation now in power in this State WeNpresent to
our readers the following careful abstract Of its,
contents.
After graceful alusion to the peace and pros
pcrity which the Ruler Of All has vouchsafed to
our Commonwealth, during the year past,, the
Governor comes at once to the subject Of
FOREIGN IMMIGRATION.
The immigration to this country was
From 1870 to 1910, 10000
1910 to 1920, 114,OO0
/" 1890 to 1880, 2os,s7s
1880 to 1910, 778,500
1910 to 1850, 1912, $50
"And statistics show that during the present
decade from 1850 to 1860, in regularly increasing
ratio, nearly four millions Of aliens will probably
be poured in upon us.
"With this alarming decennal ratio of increase,
with the astonishing statistical facts that nearly
four-ffths Of the bcggary, two-thirdsyqf the pau
perism, and more than three-ffths Of the crime
spring from our foreign population--that more
than half the public charities more than half the
prisons and alms-houses, more than half the po-
lice and the cost of administering criminal Justice,
are for foreigners-the people demand Of their
statesmen, and wise craftsmanship suggests, chat
national and State legislation should interfere to di-
rect ameliorate aud control these elements 30 far
as it may be done within the limits of the Consti-
tuition"
THE AMERICAN PARTY, AND ITS PRINCIPLES.
Gov. Gardner then remarks that the times arc
peculiarly propitious for the development OF THE
great American movement, by the united action Of
the whole people. 1t is great problem wisely to
control the minglng of races into one nationality.
The dominant race must regulate the incoming
class. Such is political destiny and history proves
it. 1t is the only salvation of both. Legislation
must cooperate with time and circumstances in
working out this decree of God, this axiom of pc
tical philosophy. After an elaborate discussion Of
this subject, the Governor concludes this portion
of his address with the nine following distinct
recommendations
l. The final passage Of that amendment 10 the
constitution, which last year passed one stage Of
enactment prohibiting the diversion Of the educa-
tional funds of the State to the establishment or
support Of sectarian schools.
Q. An amendment TO our constitution, prohibit
ing the exercise of the elective franchise TO all Of
alien birth, qualified by naturalization till they have
resided within the United States twenty zone years.
8. A further constitutional provision, to the
effect that no person shall bc permitted TO vote
who cannot read and write the English language
4. An amendment to the constitution, so that
no person shall be eligible to any Office in the gift
of the people who shall not be legal voter in ac-
cordancc with the previous suggestions.
8. To disband all military companies composed
of persons of foreign birth.
8. To exempt all alien citizens from military duty;
and, II this should be deemed insufficient TO meet
the designed object, to forbid by law payment of
the State bounty to any military company which
has enrolled among its members persons Of foreign
birth.
Z. The State supports 1000 foreign paupcis, and
800 foreign idiots and lunatcs While we provide
-
voluntarily, but meet with misfortune OF calamity
here--those whom cold-hearted cruelty or miserly
calculation ships here, should, without exception,
be returned with humanity TO their own country.
g. A reorganization of the Board of Alien Com
missoners Is recommended, causing Il to be COM
posed of persons solely devoted 10 its duties and
acting as check on one another.
o. The new State almsbouses tor foreign paupers
are poorly built badly ventilated and heated, faulty
in their plan of construction, not provided with
needful supply Of water, and, unless very consd-
erabe outlay is made on them will be In a short
time In a ruinous condition. They have no suita>
bic workshops, and from twenty 10 thirty stoves
and furnaces arc situated In ench main building,
rendering the danger of fire very great
WHAT IS DESIRED OF cosGREss.
The Governor thinks the action Of the Begisls-
tme viii affect the legislation Of other States, and
TO some extent probably influence the proceedings
of Congress itself He continues:
I'VE wish our army Americanized, our navy
Nationalized. We wish the restriction as TO birth,
now applicable 10 the Office OF President extended
TO members Of the Cabinet and Of Congress, to the
Judges Of the Supreme Court, and TO all our dipo
matte representatives abroad. We desire a vital
amendment of the naturalization laws, and an uni
form requirement Of twenty-one years residence in
the United States before the elective franchise Is
conferred upon aliens. We wish stringent nation
nj laws regarding immigration, the imposition Of
uniform and sufficient capitation tar, and the uni
versal deportation of criminals and paupers shipped
TO our shores. These and other reforms can only
be consummated through American President
and American Congress Your harmony, judg-
ment, and firm adherence 10 principle, must needs
have no inconsderate influence in Fastening this
reform"
TEMPERANCE.
The question of temperance is recommended to
deliberate consideration, and il Is suggested that
those sections Of the anti-liquor law which have
been presumed unconstitutional should no longer
remain on the statute book. He says whatever
measures you may perfect 10 prevent intemperance
and check pauperism and crime, and which arc
deemed constitutional by myself and the officer
whom the laws Of the Common wealth have provi-
ded as my legal adviser, shall receive my unhesita-
ting sanction"
THE MISSOURI COMPROMISE.
The repeal of the Missouri Compromised is regret
fully referred TO- and the duty Of the North is stated
10 be, TO manfnlly demand the restoration OF this
broken compact. In connexion with this, u is
submitted whenever addihonalegisation Is not re-
quired 10 secure still further the rights Of habeas
corpus and trial by jury.
FINANCES.
! The financial condition Of the Commonwealth Is
| not represented as a aattering one, there being
| deficit Of s20i ,71S and hope is expressed that
the claim Of Massachusetts, against the general
government, amounting to 1927, ,176, for services
| isI2 the validity OF which was admitted by the
Secretary of State twenty years ago, may now be
! liquidated.--N r.. Fdrnsr