The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-10-18

rhtS. ami which Is among !hc first 10 enlist
the warmest sympathy Of the rl.il.n'hr":'!>t
and the profound.st thought oi the patriot
and legislator.
The sentiments ] have long ent, rtained
and freely expressed upon this snt.ic are
we'll known to nv fellow cltIzcns. NV con-
fiien.e III th. power and duty of the Lr4isla-
'nre to prohibit the Traffic liz Intoxicating
Liquor as a beverage remains un>bak. II.
de. IN the Prohibition to tie in perfect ac-
cordance with our Constitution aud in har
,,'ony with the obligations which the govern
ment owes to the people. Few, if any of the
sources OF evil have been SO prollf. Of mis-
chief, have sent forth so vast a dr>olatIon,
and produced such overwhelming misery
throughout all the departments OF social and
domestic life, a. the sale Of Intoxicating
Liquors. The people have a right to de-
mand at the hands OF then agents protection
from these evils, go destructive OF the harpi
ness and we'll being OF society.
conceive that the true interests of the
State, and the hopes of the rising genera
ton. require a prohlbltorv law With ample
powers efiectua!y to enforce is provisions.
prescribing penalties commensurate with the
Offences it pro! ibts, and adapted 10 accom-
pli,h its great design, the extinguishment Of
the traffic. The constltutionalitv Of several
ofthe most important provisions Of the pres
ent law OF the State upon TIN, subject has
been settled by the Supreme Court. a tlihu
nal wbir!, has the u,t confidence OF our citl-
zens. CO,mrg from all portions Of the Com
mouwealth, sou have personal Knowledge OF
the practical operation OF this law, and rs a
daptation 10 accomplish the purposes for
which it was designed. and are well fitted to
judge Of the necessity Of further legislation
on this subject.
Agriculture is our great leading employ
n.nt and source OF support. This depart
ment Of labor maniirstly deserves every az
ten:iOn and encoura"rmt mt ~hlch will tend
to its advancement and prosperity. The APP
pliratiOn OF Science TO Agriculture has al
ready disclosed the secrets OF the con! posi-
tion Of TIE soil and the laws which regulate
the termination and growth OF vegetable or
ganization. Through the investigations of
Science, also, have been discovered the ma
ture and properties OF iertilzing Substances.
and under their judcious Application. barren
wastes have been converted into smilir. and
productive fields. 1t is a happy omen that
AGRICULTURE is now attracting the attention
and exciting the interest Of all classes OF our
citizens. l conceive ii to be the tutv of gov
eminent to encourage an'! increase this inter
est; to give every possible tariitv and pro-
lection to this pursuit: to tnrni>h To the pop
uIar mint correct accounts OF the discoveries
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ricu.tural education; to offer ho,ors ard
premIims 10 encourage An honorable tmula
fiun and valuable discoveries and achiev-
ments in this most ancient and useful art -
and thus to stimulate cultivation ana i'm
prOvement in every branch Of this depart
ment Of industry, aud induce hsIits OF do
nestle economy by every practicable means
On the success of our Manufactures de-
ponds to great extent the prosperity of our
Agriculture. It becomes US to d,vrlopc the
resources Of our own State and to cnconr &c
the productive Industry Of opr own citizens
Any inducement which the Legislature can
consistently present. tina. will lead TO inrreas-
ed interest aud larger accomplishment in this
department, and prevent the existing draft
upon our resources. J., sulting trcm the extern
sive sale, in this State, o. articles msnuiac-
tured elsewhere from rt.w material taken
from Vermont, will, AM coa:id.'nt, advance
materially the prosperity Of tie Common
wealth.
The great interests of Asriculr,'" and
Manufactures being the grand sources OF uur
wealth and independence, every encourage
n,ent which YOU can ext, nd to them will con
tribute greatly TO the walfare OF the State. -
As large portion of the members of the Lee
gislature are engaged in these pursuits, they
will undoubtedly receive from YOU that con-
sideration which their NJ; cntule demands s.
Our Railroad constitute an important item
in the catalogue Of our interests Cars, rich.
ly laden with the varied productions Of the
earth or freighted with human beings, are
hourly rolling through the valleys ard over
the mountains OF our Commonwealth. Vast
amounts Of property and the safety Of great
numbers of the people are committed to the
charge OF corporations, which exist Ivy the au-
thOri,y Of the Legislature. and are to great
extent subject to your regulations ard cor
troll. While these agents OF tie public con-
venience should receive such favor as a wise
Legislature would bestow, they should also
be subjected to rigid police regulations to
guard against the melancholy and wholesale
destruction OF human life. which has 100 Of
ten marked the history and marr,d the u,il
ty Of this great modern invention.
Applications for the increase of the num-
Der Of Banks and the amount of Banking
Capital will doubtless come under your ron
sideration. The facilities afforded by these
institutions have, beyond a doubt, been
beneficial to the business interests of the
country. A safe and efficient banking svs.
tenn is one Of the most important means of
promoting the pecuniary prosperity of the
people. Allow me respectfully to suggest
the Importance Of candid and 'iispassonate
examination Of this subject, freedom from
oil improper feeling and bias, and a strict re.
gard to the actual wants OF the community.
In concurrence with the recommendation
Of my immediate predecessor in each OF his
annual messages, invite your attention to
the Militia Of the State. a well resu ated
Militia has been relied upon by our wiscst
statesmen as one of the frmest securities
which free government can erect against
the dangers which may beset it, This branch
Of the public service constitutes a strong arm
Of the Commonwealth. which should neither
be cut of nor suffered to become pasicd "
inaction. A careful examination BY you of
the condition Of the Militia. and the laws
regulating this subject, is earnestly recon
mended.
The trainers Of our Constitution desioned
to provide for the speedy and impartial adj
minisfration of justice, az one Of the funda-
mental interests of the State. II is declare
in our Bill OF Rights. that "every person
within this State ought to find a certain rem
ehv. l.. havin. recourse to the laws, for all
''.uries Or wrongs. which he nay receive in