Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-01


The large geological map OF the State, which
will accompany the volumes, will not be fin
ished before the close of the year. Great care
has been taken to make it perfect in all its
details. The whole work will he valuable
addition to geographical, az well a. geological,
science, and will be alike useful tO the citizens
OF the Commonwealth, and Honorable Ito its
author.
The resolutions proposing amendments TO the
| Constitution of the Commonwealth, were pub
! lished as directed by that instrument. In &C
cordance with the provisions OF the Act Of l2th
Of May, lsJ1, the proposed amendments were
submitted tO the people for their ratification or
rejection. On the second Tuesday Of October
last The returns Of said election have been
received. and will be delivered to the Speaker
Of the Senate, directed by law, when the
fact of their adoption by large majority, will
be officially ascer,ainei and announced.
The fourth section Of the fret article Of the
amended Constitution, requires the legislature
at their first session, after the adoption Of this
amendment To divide the City Of Philad elphia
into Senatorial and representative Districts, in
the manner provided in that section. This
duty devOlves upon you, and should be per-
formed with fidelity and due regard to the in
tereSts and rights of the people Of that city.
Relieved from the imputatiou Of s-hshness, cannot
fortar presenting your consideration, subject that
should claim your earliest attention refer TO the cree
t0u Il house at the seat CfGOyerument for the Use Of
the Governor of the Common Weslth. The want OF a
public mansion has been seriously felt BY all who have
been called occupy that official station Whilst al
most all sister states have provided residences Tor
the accommodation Of their Chic. Magistrates Pennsyi
vania for reasons cretable her the Key stone
State refused incur the expense Necessary for
the erection Of such building The failure 10 provide,
in this manner. for his accommodation, subjects the
Governor 20 much Inconvenience ofeutines vexatious
and annoying. suitable house cannot always be OBJ
tanned here and in that he is compelled TO be shut
in the rooms Of hotel or crowded with his fsmlly
into small and obscure dwelling alike united for
domestic comfort, the exhibition OF the amenities and
couTteies OF social lie IL should be remembered tnat
the Governor of the Commonwealth Is regarded as the
representative Of the people. socially. well as poIit
caiy and therefore he should be enabled by every pro-
per appliance represent truly their social virtues and
character This he do 10 the extent desired on
the meagre salary he receives andl 10 not hes
tate To affirm that occupying sOfhee can with
out drawing largely on his pvs income exercise the
hospitaes maintain the dignity properly associated
with the position. have avoided all useless expend
lures and Vet the salary received has been wholly in
sufficient 10 defray the expenses necessarily incurred
This should not be permitted Every consideration Of
public policy. every honorable impulse Of proper State
pride require that the Chief Executive Officer of the
Commonwealth should BE- provided with suitable resi-
d-nce at the seat of Government and with salary af
equate 10 the expenditure incident 10 his high ocia
position.
In my last annual communication to the General As
semby. sentiments fully expressed in reference
% reform IN the naturalization laws and the admission
Of applicants 10 the right Of czenshipto the prese
walton Of the purity Of elections bv the prevention and
punishment Of fraudulent and Illegal voting and the
enactment Of JuiiciOus registry sw-iO freedom as
the great centre truth Of American repuhc'nism-the
great law Of American natiouaty-to the rights Of the
states Independent Soyereignss and the power and
duty Of the General Government to prevent the e1ten
sion Of the institution Of slavery 10 the free territories
Of the union-to the wrongs Of ksn'ss as exhibited in
power Of the country and otherwise defeat the viii
Of the majority in that territory still existing
and aggravated by recent outrages the rights and
PRIVILEGES of that people and approved by high Nation
al Executive authority To the views then presented
you are respectfully referred.
By the expiration Of he Constitutional term. NJ
official connection with the Government Of the Common
wealth will soon cease. The powers, under the Consi
tuition vested IN me by the people, will he transferred
q another Of their selection and with my Warusst
wishes for his will relieved from the cares and
anXievs Of official place. retrr 10 private life In the
discharge Of the duties deyOlved upon me, have
d-avored 10 the extent Of my ability t. promote the
interests snd honor ef the Commouwe and the
virtue, the happiness and prosperity Of her citizens
lfnot successful have least latored deserve
and in surrend-ring the trust committed to me,
by generous people my only regret will be thst have
not been able 10 noble Commonwealth with
Zeal and ability equal 10 the interest feel in her pro
gress and welfare. Whatever Of merit dsmert may
attach 10 my administration whstever may be the opin
ions entertained Of my conduct of the affairs Of State
can at least claim from my ellowctiLsns, with full
consciousness right the award of good intention
and will enjoy in my retirement, the proud satisfaction
Of knowing that Of mine, Of my administration.
in tendency fact, injured or corrupted the public
morals, retarded the prosperity, or furnished the fair
the and responsibilities Of the office
hold, with greater cheer:ulness than assumed them
and will return without murnur. to the society and
companionshp of those who approve without selfish
ness, and censure only st the bidding Of truth and
friendship. To the judgment OF impartial history l
commit my administration and its acts without fear
OF the result and when time shall have sOftenei the
ssperity Of psrtzan ieenghealed the bitterness Of
disappointment and corrected the of prejudice.
truth will sustain the judgment and justice approve
the record
our beloved Commonwealth rich in all the elements
of material greatness her broad and fertile helts-hsr
lofty mountains filed with ineNhaustahle mineral
wealth-her rivers and her stresms-her intern 81 i'm
provemens her furnaces roingmills and fsetor les
her colleges academies, and her noble system OF n
SchOo-her churches and charitable institutions;
her population enteprsing, energetic, Intelligent and
prOsperuus-a these justly the pride Of every true
hearted Pennsylvania. our mighty republic, ." the
free hearts hope and home" the Constitution and the
Union Of the Stasthe civil and religious priveseso OF
the peope-the right Of conscience and freedom OF wor
ship-the great and essential principles Of liberty
and free government here enjoyed and our American
Nationality founded in true and single devotion to
home and country. are objects that fill with patriotic
emotion, the heart of every Amsran citizen May they
be cherished and defended patriotism % be
virtue and liberty be known only name.
e ue W glory and greatness of nation consist not
alone IN the number, privileges or Intellectual sup-rori
~ OF her people, her material wealth strength
her political position form Of governnent Rirbt.
eouSneSs exateth nation, and happy Is p>oRIe
and were not disappointed. Recognizing Him the
Sovereign Ruler of Nations and Mem invoking cOntin
uance OF His watchful the interests Of the
Commonwealth. and His blessing upon your ofhcisl
labors-may your acts and the acts Of those who may
succeed US in the administration Of the government.
in their character and results be such patriotism de-
mands and honor, truth and conscience can sanction
JAMES POLLOCK.
EXECUTIVE CH.NBER,
Harrisburg, January 6, lsSs.