The Nevada journal., 1858-01-15

couraged by law.
An act defining the necessary qualif-
cations of physicians and druggists be-
fore they are permitted to enter upon
their respective callings the Governor
regards as of essential Importance. The
reasons for such law are obvious.
In regard to the Attachment Law the
Governor takes strong ground in favor
of its modification. The laws of the
State upon insolvency have not met the
expectation of those who favored their
enactment. The Governor says they
need modification or repeal. The ap-
plicant should not be discharged from
his obligations in his opinion, unless
those representing one-half the debts
favor tie application. Other important
changes in the law are suggested.
An amendment of the law applicable
to sole traders is recommended.
On the subject of divorces the mes
sage takes a rational position. A greater
length of time should be required for
the publication of notice, the District
Attorney should be made to appear in
opposition to every application, and all
cases should be tried in open court, and
not given to a referee.
A noble stand is taken by the retir-
ing executive in favor of the admission
of colored testimony in courts ofjustice.
1t is shown that outrages and deeds of
horror are committed with impunity un-
der the present arbitrary statute. A
recommendation is made that the law of
evidence in chancery eases be amended
so as to allow testimony to be taken by
dispositions exclusively.
Good reasons are given for dividing
the State into Congressional Districts,
which the Legislature is enjoined to do.
1t is recommended to change the time of
Congressional election to the election
occurring Immediately preceding to the
commencement of the term of Office
To tighten the onerous duties of the
Supreme Court it is recommended to al
low that body in its discretion where the
Judgment of the lower court is affirmed
to render their decisions orally.
The State Agricultural Society is
commended to the favorable considera-
ton of the Legislature.
A law for the better protection of set
tiers in good faith is favored in the mes
sage. A few judicious remarks are
made concerning more liberal distribu-
ton of the books published by the State,
and some excellent remarks are made
concerning education and swamp lands
which ought to bersad and appreciated.
Carson Valley and Arizona receive a
passing notice, and the message closes
with a recommendation that the eastern
boundary line be surveyed that no con
fusion may hereafter arise in the admin
istration Of the criminal and revenue
laws.
The message is an honor to the Gov
ernor who wrote it.
owNIEvILLE.-Rev. w. C. Pond of
Downieville, will preach in the Brick
Church next Sabbath, morning and af-
ternoon. Collections will be taken for
the aid of the society of which Mr.. P.
is pastor, and we trust liberal response
will be made. We know of two church
es in this place, and we think three, that
were materially aided by the willing
offerings of the good people of Downie-
vile at the time of our great fire, and
though we are yet suffering from that
fire, we can at least show our willing
ness to do a good turn to those who re-
membered us in our time of trouble.
SERVICES COUllH6nCe dL III IL y. NJ. ana
Bpm.
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MORMON WAR.
"A meeting of citizens desirous of
avenging their country'S wrongs was
held on Monday evening, 11th inst, at
the National Hotel. Quite number
of names were enrolled for the Mormon
war, and the following gentlemen elect
ed officers: Captain, Thomas Henry
First Lieutenant, Jas. S. Curtis-both
as gallant gentlemen as ever drew "a
corkscrew, and both have seen consider
able service. Let Uncle Sam cry
Havoc /! and let slip the dogs of war
Nevada will put pack on the scent in
the twinkling of lightning bug