The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-22

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same demand - your colleagues.
william A. Newell, the newly elected republican
Governor OF New Jersey, was inaugurated at rren
ton The cap,tal on the 10th inst In his inau pura
address the new Governor takes strong ground
against the State granting TO New York sufficient
lard on the barren shore Of Sandy Hook to con
stiuct few buildings for the purpose of removing
the quarantine to tnat point The following ex
tracts are from the ADDRESS -
REMOVAL OF THE QUARANTINE.
The late Governor OF New York has expressed
the hope, in on unofficial note which has been
handed to me, that, through executive recommeu
dalton and influence, the cession of jurisdiction over
portion OF shore will be made to New York for
the purpose of enabling her to remove her qn,ral
tine from Staten Island to the point in question.
My convictions OF duty render it not only
impossible TO concur in his views, but compel me,
on the contrary, mperativey to dissent from them.
1t is not my inten ion now TO discuss the right OF
New York to establish quarantine IN New Jersey,
upon the ground that purchase vas made of
portion of our territory Tor that purpose from the
general government, nor to give history OF tne
trar saction by which she obtained possession of
Staten Island; but shall reserve for the future
consideration of these and other points should it
become necessary TO communicate with the Leglsa-
ture on this subject. II is sufficient at this time to
say that the pride and dignity Of New jersey would
never allow her to consent that any portion of her
territory should be used for such purpose by an'
other State To New York inures the advantages
of an extended commerce, and she must be content
TO abide by whatever evils follow in its train She
ought not 10 desire to impose these latter upon
sister State.
WRECKS on THE COAST.
When, some years since, a representative in Con
gress from this State it was my good fortune TO pro-
cure the favorable consideration of measures for tue
better preservation of life and property from ship
wreck upon the Atlantic coasts of Long Island and
New Jersey, and appropriations were then flor the
first time) mace for this object The intelli-
gent gentlemen who have since represented
the same district have also secured similar ap-
preparations, so that we may be said to have
now system established which promises TO be of
the greatest benefit to humanity. Already nearly
three thousand lives and much property have been
preserved by its agency. But the system is capable
OF much improvement, and further legislation is
needed 10 perfect it. II is scarcely proper, On
occasion like the present TO make any suggestions
in this regard; but shall cheerfully cooperate in
any action which may he taken by the Legislature
towards pertecting and extending this important
work.
BREAKwATERs AND SAFETY.
Breakwaters at Sandy Hook and Grow Shoa would
furnish places Of refuge in seasons Of peril that
would undoubtedly be the means OF saving multi
tudes of lives and millions Of property. The vast
fleets Of sa which pass tn, points on their way 10
and from New York and Phila phia deserve every
safeguard which the general government can fur
nisb and il seems to me to be one of the strngest
Inconsistencies Of legislation, that devo.es large
of money fol- the construction Of costly edfces
throughout the country for the convenient transac
ton OF business contested with the collection and
safckeepDg Of Its revenues yet hesitates TO protect
the capital and lives OF the swarms of human beings
who are exposed to treacherous winds and fatal
shores, while in the very act of gathering up this
revenue.
Much and lust complaint has been made as 10 the
facility with which persons OF foreign birth are adj
mitted to the right Of suffrage This evil may per-
baps be RENE died by an alteration Of our natnrah'
Zation laws or by securing constitutional provision
restricting adopted citizens from exercising the cleo
tive franchis, until one year at least has elapsed
from the date of their naturalization This latter
course would essentially restrain the evils arising
from the excessive, and perhaps corrupt, naturalZa-
tons which are effected Oh the eve OF every impor-
t9nt election since few individuals or parties would
voluntarily incur the expense and inconvenience in
cidont TO the process If the privileges arising there
from were TO be postponed 10 so remote period.
A REGISTRY LAW.
A registry law especially for Incorporated
cities would also greatly AID IN preserving the pu-
lity Of the ballot box. Not only would these mea-
sures serve in great degree TO prevent the perjury
and corruption attending elections, but IT would also
afford some opportunity for these strangers to our
institutions 20 become acquainted with our republ-
SLAVERY IN THE TGHRIToRIEs.
The right oi Congress to legslate upon slavery ia
the Territories Of the United States is to my mind
clear and incontestible. This doc Iine was uzlt
and practced by the fathers and founders Of the
public and was sustained by the whole race OF illus
trious Statesmen which has lust passed away. IL
has been reserved for those OF this day 10 discover
that the fotmor did not properly understand that in
strune0t TO the framing ana proper construction OF
which they had devoted the best energies OF their
minds.
rHE MISSOURI COMPROMISE.
The repeal Of the Missouri compromise, in the pas
sage Of the Kansas and Nebraska act, w;s q gross
violation OF plighted faith, and occurred at time
ard under Circumstances well calculated 70 arouse
the Just Indignation Of the whole country, md cause
IL 10 doubt tie moral rectitude Of tic government
The sad consequences Of this act viii be long icl
No sophisry Will avail TO hide it, true purpose. Ncg
jersey will insist upon preserving forever, intact
from slavery, that portion OF soil dedicated To
perpetual freedom b. this solemn and tmebonore1
abide by the compromises; she reproba.es any in
reference with the institution Of slavery in Satcs
where il already exists and she recognizes slUe-
Iior in her devotion 70 the true interests OF the whole
country.
THE D1suNtoEtsTs.
II has become a Convenient cant with a certain
class OF politicians 10 threaten a dissolution of the
Union. such language might have had some mean
ing in tines long gone be but what was once ieeile
union Of states has grown 10 lie powerful concde.
ration and this government viii never he overthrOvn
BY politicians while the people ere true % them
selves and put their trust in the great God Of Ma
tons.