New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-12
GOTERNOR PRICES MESSAGE.

The following is abstract of the Message Of Gov.
Price to the New-Jersey Legislature, giving its lead
features:
The Treasury shows q balance 10 the credit Of the
State of sl22 O5. Prudence and economy Will, how
ever, be necessary to liqudate the loan Of s3000e.
authorized by the last Legislature and provide for the
ordinary expenses of the present year. The fund for
the support Of Free Schools has increased sl0249 49,
and now amounts to s4l3,345 SO. The geological sur
yey has progressed very satisfactorily. The work has
been creditably performed, and further appropriation
is recommended. The maps of some of the counties
have been completed, and il ia recommended that e
larger number be printed. Attention ~ called to the
report of the Adjusnt-Genera, and the importance of
having a well organized and efficient mittie. The
subject of Education is noticed and the Governor
views heretofore expressed reiterated Teachers
Institutes have been held during the past year 10 thr.
teen counties, and have already exerted n beneficial
influence throughout the State The revision by the
Commissioners Of the School Laws of the State will be
submitted within the time required. An addition 10
the StatelIouse il recommended to accommodate the
State and Law Libraries the cost of which is estimated
al $40 600. No extraordinary appropriations will be
needed for the Lunatic Asylum. The State Prison
requires Hospital, but the erection OF il left 10
the judgment of the Legislature.
The appropriation for the Deaf and Dumb Asylum
is ample. The Report Of the Commissioners on Pilot
age is very satisfactory. The railroad accident at
Burlington il alluded to, and suggestion made that
Joint committee Of the Legislature be appointed TO
recommend such further legislation viii, in their
opinion, increase safety in travelling by railroads.
change IN the Road law u recommended, ana the en-.
croachments upon the waters of New-York barbor
fened TO. Prompt action by this State IL desirable.
Two banks, under the general law, have been
and the Governor takes occasion TO say that
be regrets the FreeBanking policy has been departed
from. He hopes that of the applications for
special charters will be acted upon before the Legsa.
ture has decided which is the better Of the two sys-
tens. He il still Of opinion that the special system IL
preudcia to the best interests Of the State and hopes
that the friends Of the general law will resist the grant
ing Of any new banks under the former. He again
urges the passage Of law prohibiting the circulation
OF bank notes of five dollars and under. He thinks
such law would be protection 10 the aboring
classes and increase the circulation Of gold and silver
The Governor recommends uniform rete Of in
teTest and expresses at length, his views upon
the proposed repeal Of tho usuy laws. He Is decided
~ opposed 10 any such project, and recommends
rigid enforcement OF all the laws upon the subject. He
speaks favorably of the Agricultural Society, and
recommends that the appropriation of last year be
newed. He hopes that the Legislature viii cooperate
with the Historical Society in obtaining all the Informs.
ton desired to complete and illustrate the History OF
New.JeHey. Reference is made TO communications
sent from Massachusetts,, Connecticut and Maine upon
the question of Slavery and the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise. The Governor regrets any further agi-
tation of the subject, and does not believe that the
restoration of the Missouri line il to be desired
by either the North the South. The troubles
in Kansas are touched upon, and the opinion
expressed that, if left TO themselves, the PEG.
pie of that Territory will settle their own differ
ences. The Fugitive Slave Law is considered binding
and it, repeal would be violation Of constitutional
compact. New States should be admitted, with or
without Slavery their inhabitants may desire. The
Governor hopes that New-Jersey will never, by her
acts peril the peace and perpetuity Of the Union. la
regard 10 the offices of President and Vce-Presiden
be recommends an amendment of the Constitution
making them elective directly by the people; slse
United States Senator'S He also recommends that the
United States Judges be appointed for twelve years
instead of holding Office during good behavior.
Aluson is made to the Clayton and Bulwer treaty,
and the position Of our Government in relation 70 its
construction, approved In conclusion, the Governor
hopes that the session Of the Legislature viii DO short
and that no acts Of doubtful utility, any not prom
isng public benefit, will be passed.