The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-01-19

sun with which 10 erect bui ld,ug. Under all The
circumstances, have not felt apthorizrd attempt
1 20 carry on the law aud would respectfully suggest
the pfopriey ef increasing he appropriation for this
purpose.
The repsyf of the present able and energetic Adiu-
{ fant Genera Will MORN yon oftae condition Of the
pitary affairs OF the Stale. bis department of
public affairs regret 10 say, has been confused
/ and declining condition iof several years.
The public Librarian has called my attention
the fact, that the law reports OF TWENTY-FIVE other
States have been regularly received by this, and that
10 provision has been made, part recip-
this courtesy and generosity. respectfully
suggest the propriefy OF authorizing officers of
the Government TO procure the necessary copies Of
the Pennsylvania reports 10 supply those States who
! have generously added to our library.
/ The registration act, | respectfully suggest, has
essentially failed TO accomplish the end designed, aud
] shoHfd be repealed amended A record lncoui-
| pete and imperfect dn good; bat may really
do harm 1t has already cost the State about S25,-
coo, to which here mast be annual additions. The
object is desirable one, but | am confident il can
never be attained ly the mode contemplated in this
law. II is sub ect OF constant complaint by regis
tiers and physicians. and only SUCH registration is
made is compulsory, order legalize letters Of
/ administration.
BY rhe 9th section Of the appropriation law OF last
session the Secretary OF the Commonwealth was
Ethorized to continue ;he publication OF the Archives
To the year 1890. Uuder this aulhorify the selection
OF documents from 1893 10 1890 has been made. and
the tenth volume containing this matter, VIII be
reaay Tor distribution before Ene close OF the session
Two additional volumes will complete the work as
originally designed.
Tie conpcils OF Philadelphia, by an ordinance pas
sed October 1852, dedicated the necessary ground
in Independence Square, to the erection OF a monu-
mpnl commemorative OF thr Declaration of indepen-
dence and rendered the possession of the premises
10 the representatives OF nne re OF the original
States.
Since that time the States Of New York, New Jer-
spy, New Hampshire, Rhode Island Connecticut,
apip Pei itax ed thpi vi
lngHess accept the proposition the terms ndi
Gated by the councils and 10 participate IN this pa
trotic work. Delaware, Mary land, Virginia and the
two Corolinas, have taken action the subject.
/ caHnot refrain from again expressing NY uuaba-
ted solic!tude for the OF this noFemeat.-
It American history furnishes single event
worthy of commemoration by monument, the
DeciardtIou of Independence is that event
Ia moral grandeur it Is without parallel and stands
above all others Tor the mighty lnence which 1t has
exerted upon the political, religious and SOCIAL condI-
tion Of mankind It has been justly said, it ushrred
in member into the ;amlly OF nations aud elec-
tried all Europe II opened new revelations OF lib
erty, and changed the relations of people and govern
meRt, by teaching the one how 10 resist and conquer
expressions, and the other the absolute necessity 10
is own continuance, OF recognizing and respecting
the rights oi humanity. From that time forth, new,
vital and GGickeIiag spirit has pervaded the world.
Thrones have been shaken, empires have been over
turned society has been se'. blood AID carnage
have GPsolatea The earth bur stIt The Intelligence
and souls a; the people OF all Christendom have been
vivliied. elevated aud expanded, to a conpreLeu-
sion o their rights, as viii h4 ohl!ieTated
toTgetea; bot will advance, enlarge, and increase,
until that moral and social preparation tof the appre
eiaton and enjoyment OF liberty shall bp effected,
y hcb, in the divine economy is Indispensable 10
the prruaHence Of free Institutions.
A. the thlrdz generation Of that posteriv tor whom
tbe men Of The revolution chiefly abo'rd and suffer
ed. and died. j peculiarly htjiRg that we should
uch representations Of their great and control
ifaz acts as shall spaa ouI wnhearts 10 our chill
drens hearts, and snail testify to God and the world,
that we aPPTec.ate and admire, and would cultivate
and disse.uirate The mighty truths and principles
which brought our nation into existence, which cen
sttute its vegy ile. and OF ~hich II seems designa-
ted by Providence 10 be-the special defenders aud
pntsctOr.
believe we shoad have monument 10 perpetuate
the remembrance of the event, from which
snch manifold and nestjuabe blessing have sprung;
some mperissIab!e memorial Of oHr gratitude terths
author, OF the Declaration Of Independence TO the
heros Who participated 10 the pighty struggles an
during Witness Of the great thng- done amongst Us
and loT rs; embodiment The origin and prime pies
OF governments some Distinguishing mari; Of the
place OF the nations birth; consecrated empla of
Liberty. about which unborn generations Of AmeTi-
cans nay meet and renew their assurances OF fidelity
70 the primo piles OF the Declaration and their
tural oisprng-the Constitution and the Union.
am for this work most earnestly; and trust that
Pennsylvania viii not permit it 10 fail bnt thats il
may be pressed npon the attention of the original
thirteen States, until each aud ali shall eii
liugness and determination TO participate in the
reciion OF this glorious structure. To this end
pectiuiiY suggest TO the General Assembly, the pro-
pFiefy OF again calling the attention OF the original
States TO the subject by resolutions otherwise.
Ia cIoSng my last communication TO the General
Assembly and terminating 10Y official relations with
the people OF nay native COMMONWEALTH, | NAV be
adused in brief and general reference to her pre-
sent proud position a member OF the great family
OF States, and 10 the pattiorsn integrity and gen
eral property of her citizens The adyautageo
geographical positioa of Pennsy yivania, with tine
1arbor open 10 the Aildutic and another connecting
her centrally with the magnificent chain of western
lake navigation her long branching rivers spread
ing tLeF and arteries through every portion OF
her territory--atl added TO her fertile soil and ex-
hausiless deposits Of valuable mnerai-pFesafft a
combination Of the natural elements OF greatness,
scarcely equailed IN our any other quarter OF
the globe. These bave made her an attractive field
for the scieDea, industry, and enterprise OF man and
all her natural advantages have been cherished and
cultivated, UDt she has reached condition OF varl
ed wealth and positive prosperity. Her system OF in
eruai Improvements viii safely compare with those
Of any sister State, whether IN regard TO complete
ness IN construction. or the extent of country which
they traverse. Nor have the higher hopes OF human
y been disregarded by our statesmen and the Deo-
pie at large the liberal provisions for common
schools, Academies and Colleges, ard our numerous
crowded Churches attest: while, at the time,
the various AsylHms for the nsaGr and for the un-
fortunate OF all classes and conditions, and Houses of
Refuge, for the reformation Of the wayward and
ing, silently yet surely, bear witness that he
OF benevolence has always found effective advocates
within her borders.
In physical Improvement and population her pro-
gTess has been steady and rapid In the days OF Gov
eTnor SNYDER the erection OF Il bridge over the Sns-
quehanna river, and the construction OF a turnpike
road the subject Of executive exaulta1ioa, and
matter OF congratuatIon among the people. Now
her whole surface is checkered with railroads,
canals and other highways. Then the whole reven-
q 1.E.rn