The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-11-18

Dakota, delivered the following message to
the legislature Of that Territory:
Gentlemen Of the Council
and Ho,ae Of Representatives.
/ IN assuming the duties Of the Office with
which you have honored me by your suf.
irages, | assure you that while my accept
snce Of the same is mingled with distrust Of
my ability 10 execute the important charge
I you have committed me, yet enjoy the
reasonable assurance that in attempting TO
carry out your wishes, by causing strict
observance Of the laws you have enacted for
our government, ] may fully rely upon the
appreciation and cooperation OF our citi-
/ gems in the discharge Of duties no important
and vitality interesting 10 the welfare OF ev.
cry individual forming part Of the body poll.
/ tic which you have inaugurated by the or.
! ganization you have Instituted in accord ,nce
| with the Constitution Of the United States.
and the long established precedents Of
/ other Territories under similar circum-
stances.
/ may well congratulate you, gentlemen,
that while representing the people Of Dako.
Ia in framing Territorial Government
/ sou have contaminated the important duties
Of the trust reposed in you, without admit.
ting in your discussions those dlstracting
elements which recently so unhappily agitat
al the deliberations Of a sister Territory, may
/ We not accept this result rs "A ground OF
I hope, that your future deliberations will be
followed by the like happy result, and that
+ the sentimental Specification Of our Terri
+ torlnl title, Extraordinarily may spring
from our hearts as freely in our salutations
with the members of every State and Terri
tory Of the Union, as from our own citizens
/ | may he excused, gentlemen at this time
/ from detailing my views at length on IA
course OF policy desirable TO he pursued in
relation 10 our Government. Your next
session will afford you an opportunity OF
giving more attention to varlons subjects Of
legislation connected with the interests of
the people and rapid growth Of the Terri
tory.
The almost unparalleled richness of our
soil, and the snlubrlly OF our climate, will
whcn knowledge Of its character is more
extended, b. certain to causc Il rapid settle
ment Of thosc choice localities so abundant
in our favored Territory. In view OF this
fact may We not reasonably expect that II
large proportion 0i our new settlers will de-
vote their attention to the cultivation Of the
soil and raising stock Knowing, gentle
men. somewhat your opinions on the lmpor-
tancc Of promoting the interests Of this val.
liable and Indispensable branch Of industry.
! am convinced that your future legislation
will result IN the adoption OF "A most liberal
policy in relation to n subject in which we
are oil so deeply couc rned. The mechanic
arts will also justly claim your most iavofa-
bic consideration.
The necessity which Is so apparent for
the construction OF roads aud bridges to en-
sure the speedy settlement Of a new country,
will undoubtedly be properly estimated by
you in your future deliberations.
Upon the subject of our judiciary system
may indulge the hope that while sin plty-
ing IA far rs practicable the forms OF action
in our Courts by freeing such proceedings
from cntanglemcuts SO fully developed in
course OF special pleading, causing proirac-
ton and increased expense in the admins
tration oi justice. you will still adhere to
such forms aud manner OF prosecution as
have been well approved by time and exPe.
rlence.
The subject of education. gentlemen. |
trust will also receive large share OF your
attention. Your duties "a legislators, ! am
happy to say, are not solely confined TO the
interests of class who shall cause the soil
to yield the largest amount of valuable pro
duets, or the mechanic who shall administer
by his skill to the uses and comforts OF life;
Important and respectable us are those
branches of industry, and justly deserving
OF legislative aid. yc. We must not forget the
important fact that we have minds 10 cult
vate, meutal seeds to be sown comfortable
school houses are To be erected, and the
services Of well qualified teachers 10 be
secured. The time has gone by in which
tie settlers OF new country were willing
to wait u half score OF years without the
benefit OF instruction for their children. A
very large proportion OF the pioneers Of the
prcseu, day, nm rejoccd 10 know, are cd.
uca,cd men. anl il is with much p'ea~ire |
hear the question 80 frequently asked by
persons seeking homes here for their families
Have You school 20 This is the class of
settlers We want, those who come with the
purpose Of obtaining their maintenance by
honest and useful toll. fully rrgarlul of the
value of education. Let Us, then, gentle
men, Assure such inquiprs by cur future
cuac'mcnts that we fully reciprocltc their
views on the imp r,auce of adopting lIbe-
raj system Of education. The education If
eur children mentally and morally, while AT.
iorliug rs our cheapest and most ,hc,iye
standing army will also she'd a b,njgnant
,us' r. IN It's refining influences upon uur 81
cal life
The Constitution oi the United States 80
wisely framed by the vcucut,d ,ag,s Of a
past age who 80 happily and justly Incorpo
u'cd into that mndc charter o. human lib
,rty. the invaluable doctrine Of ihvr,y 81
conscience, that there seems nothing further
for mo TO say upon the subject Of religion.
than 20 express my desire Tor your concur
rrucv IN the liberation of every religious
set however nj frly thew may 4 n r IA rrtsis