The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-12

mates ubernatoria distinguished by signal devo-
ton the interests and honor Of that great State Il
presents in clear and candid detail the prosperous eond
ton Of the finances Of the State eoqueuty points out the
admirable working ofhs policy especially IN reducing
the State debt and In cancellng the small notes which
have been such to Pennsylvania and concludes
with some observations general principles and national
politics which pertinent to the present time and so
boldly and happily expressed that lay them before our
readers Gov Bgler viii carry with him his retirement
the good wishes and concentrations the democratic party
Of the whole nation;
The councils OF Philadelphia by an ordinance passed in
October 1852 dedicated the necessary ground ia ndepend
Square to the erection Of a monument commemora-
tive OF the Declaration Of Independence and rendered the
possession of the premises the representatives Of nine
more Of the original States.
Since that time, the States of New York New Jersey,
New Hampshire Rhode Island, Connecticut Georgia and
Pennsylvania have sgned their willingness accept the
proposition the terms indicated BY the councils and to
participate In this patriotic work Delaware Maryland
Virginia and the two Carolnas have taken action
the subject
refrain from again expressing my undated So
lcitude for the of this movement Ii American
history furnishes single worthy of commemoraton
by monument the Declaration Of Independence is that
event In moral grandeur IT is without parallel
and stands above all others for the mighty influence
which it has exerted upon the POLITICAL religious and
social condition OF mankind II hass been justly said il
ushered in member into the family Of nations and
ali
and changed the relations Of people and by
teaching the how resist and conquer oppression and
the other the absolute necessity to its continuance of
recognising aud respecting the rights OF humanity From
that time forth new, vital and quckenng spirit has per-
yaded the world Thrones have been shaken, empires
have been overturned society has been convulsed blood
and carnage have desolated the earth but still the nte
and souls of the people of all Chrsendom have been
viyihed elevated and expanded TO comprehension Of
their rights viii be obiteraed forgotten but
viii advance enlarge and increase until that moral and
social preparation for the appreciation and enjoyment Of
liberty shall be effected which, in the divine economy is
so indispensable TO the permanence Of free institutions
As the third generation of that poserity for whom the
men of the revolution chiefly labored, and suffered and
died. it is peculiarly fitting that should such rep
reservations of their great and controlling acts MS shall
speak to our own hearts to our ehdrens hearts, and
shall testify to God and the world that appreciate and
reverence and would cultivate and disseminate the mighty
truths and principles which brought our nation into exist
ence which constitute its very life and of which
designated by Providence to be the special defender and
protector.
believe should have monument to perpetuate the
remembrance OF the great event from which such manifold
and nestmabe blessings have sprung mperishable
memorial of gratitude TO the authors of the Declare
ton of Independence to the heroes who participated in
the mighty struggle enduring witness of the great
things done amongst us and for Embodiment Of the
origin and principles of our government distinguish
ing mark Of the place of the nations birth consecraed
temple OF liberty, about which unborn generations of
Americans may meet and their assurances of fidelity
the principles OF the Declaration and their natural
ofspring~Athe constitution and the Union am for this
work most earnestly, and trust that Pennsylvania will
not permit II to fail but that it may be pressed upon the
attention of the original thirteen States until each and all
shall evince willingness and determination to participate
in the erection of this glorious structure To this end,
respectfully suggest to the general assembly the proprey
of again calling the attention of the original States to the
subject by resolution otherwise
In closing last communication to the general assem-
bly, and terminating my official relations with the people
of my native Commonwealth may be INDUCED in brief
and general reference her present proud position
member of the great family Of States and the patriot
ISM integrity and general prosperity of her citizens The
advantageous geographical position of Penns yania with
fine harbor open the Atlantic and another connecting
her centrally with the magnificent chain of lake
navgatonher long branching rivers, spreading their
and arteries through every portion of her territory
all added to her fertile soil and exhaustess deposies Of
valuable mineralspresent continuation Of the natural
elements of greatness scarcely equalled in any
other quarter of the globe These have made her at
racve field for the science industry and enterprise of
and all her natural advantages have been cherished
and cultivated until she has reached condition of varied
wealth and positive prosperity Her system of internal
improvements will safely compare with those OF any sister
State whether in regard to completeness in construction
the extent of country which they traverse Nor have
the higher hopes of humanity been disregarded by our
statesmen and the people arge as the liberal provisions
for schools academies and colleges and our na-
crowded churches, attest while, at the time
the various asyuns for the insane and for the unfortunate
of oil classes and conditions and houses of refuge for the
reformation of the maynard and errng silently yet surely
bear witness that the of benevoence has always
found effective advocates within her borders.
In physical Improvement and population her progress
has been steady and rapid. In the days of Governor
Snyder the erection of bridge the Susqnehanna
river and the construction OF turnpike road the
subject of executive exultaton and matter of con-
graduation among the people Now her whole surface is
checkered with railroads canals and other highways
Then the whole of the State amounted TO but
S4500oo. Now they exceed fire millions OF the four
large States her per cenage of increase in population since
1910 is the greatest and she has besides exceed the best
of her sisters in the production Of wheat iron and coal
Her population numbers not less than two and half mill
onsneary large all the States at the time of the
revolution The present value of her real and personal
estates exceeds S85000oo00 Her annual production of
coal is worth in the market twenty millions. Her
great interests of agriculture manufactures and commerce
are rapidly extending.
She has, in addition history of which may well be
proud Within her limits found the birthpa of indie
great truths which lie at the foundation Of American
tonality In the maintenance of those truths she bore
glorious part Her contribution Of to the field and
money the treasury, of talent and wisdom to the Con-
gres of the colonies not surpassed by those of any
other State 1t her who crossed the Delaware in
the dead of winter under the lead of Washington and for
time turned the tide Of Again in the struggle of
1872 for the rights OF American citizenship, and in that
Of 1896 for American honor and progress she contributed
with pronse generosity The contest amongst Der sons
not who should have the right TO stay at home
but who should have the privilege of going Into the field
Bearing this honorable part in matters Of foreign war she
has had less enviabe participation in aaying domes
tic sres Whenever the exigency seemed to require It,
she has stood firmly by the constitution and the Union
and commended for the rights Of all sections OF the
country and all classes and denominations of the people