The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-12-02

it, on his way to New York City, from
which place it was his purpose to embark
for Nicaragua.
These slaves were the domestic servants
Of Mr. Wheeler and family, and it was his
intention to take them abroad with him as
such. Their seizure and removal, violently
and Against the will Of the owner, and
under the circumstances stated, was a
high -handed outrage, and is believed not to
have been warranted, even in a civil point
Of view, by the laws OF Pennsylvania. [
have received subsequent letter from Mr.
Wheeler in which he states that he has
caused an action for damages to be instituted
against one Of the parties to the act
complained OF, and he expresses the hope
that this State will aid i'll the prosecution of
i, as has been done by other States under
similar circumstances.
it Is important that the question should
be determined by the highest judicial
authority in the country.
recommend the matter to your favorable
consideration.
BY virtue of a resolution passed at the
last session, the Hon. David L. Swain was
appointed BY me as agent to procure
documentary evidence Of the history Of the
State The matter is mentioned now merely
to say that more particular and definite
communication on the subject will be sub
mitted in the course Of the session.
The Governor was also authorized to
procure copy of 'Tryon'S North Carolina
papers from Harvard College.
Gov Swain was kind enough to under
take this duty also, and procured a copy Of
Tryon's Letter Book. while Governor Of the
Province Of North Carolina, which is now
in his possession, and Of which more definite
information will be given in the above
promised communication.
In compliance with resolution also
passed ut the last session, have addressed
a circular letter to the Governors Of most
of the Atlantic States, asking for the informa-
ton desired as to State Marine Hospitals
where any such exist.
Answers have been received from the
Governors of several States, in which there
are no such establishments owned by the
States, and it is doubted whether such an
institution will be found in any Of the
States.
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session Of 500 fer the purpose Of adding
wing to the Governors House, and
repairing the house and premises generally
the money to be expended under the Board
Of Superintendents of Public Buildings. The
house has been greatly improved in com
fort and appearance by the addition and
repairs, and the whole premises are now in
Good order. There Is vet an unsettled
balance due the contractor for work on the
main building, but it will be found that the
whole work has been executed for about
$1,000 less than the sum appropriated.
Three sets Of resolves from the State Of
New Hampshire, one from the State of
Ohio, and one from the State Of Massachu-
sets. were forwarded to me by the Cover
nor's OF those States, with a request that
they be laid before YOU. 1t will be seen
that all relate to Kansas and slavery, and
kindred subjects, except one set Of the
resolves from New Hampshire, relating to
the importation Of foreign paupers and
criminals, and to the naturalization Of
foreigners
The resolves in relation to slavery, &c,
Indicate such a state Of the public mind in
the States from whence they emanate, as to
render it worse than useless, in my opinion,
to undertake any reply to them.
| would most respectfully recommend
that no further notice be taken of any of
these resolves.
The already great length Of this com
munication reminds me Of the propriety of
bringing it to Il close. [ will do so with
the single remark that hope all your
deliberations may be characterized by
harmony and courtesy, and that your labors
may result in promoting the welfare and
prosperity Of the State.
THOS. BRAGG.