Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-10-19

imported articles, aud iudicious appropri-
atoms for the improvement of our harbors
aud navigablc rivers:
Honest in their demand for an economi-
cal expenditure in the administration of
the National Government, and jealous of
aH undue Capitalization Of power in the
hands OF the National Executiye,-they
depreoate the increased and constantly in
creasing extravaganza of the general gov
eminent, and view with icalods concern the
evidence Of executive malversation in the
disbursement of the public money
Firm and unyielding in their views of
human freedom, they nevertheless accord
to other States the constitutional right
to regulate their own domestic institutions,
and disclaim any participation with those
who would invalidate that right:
Believing and maintaining that slavery
can exist only by virtue Of law they re
pudiato with Grmness the claim that prop
erty in human beings must be recognized
and protected, as such, beyond the limits
of the States which have legalized it:
Adherng to the principles established
by the onactments and resolutions of Con
gress, and the decisions Of the United
States Courts, during more than half
century Of our carly history,-they protest
against the authority of an extra,iudical
opinion, controverting those principles,
promulgated by majority of the present
Judges Of the Supreme Court.
1t were but common remark to speak
of the growing greatness Of our country.
1t becomes us, with a high recognition of
an overruling Providence, TO observe the
development OF It's resources, It's progress
and its destiny.
Its agricultural products are largely in
excess Of the home consumption, notwith-
standing the constant influx of foreign i'm
migrants, and the large proportion Of its
population, not producers, who are engage
ed in the various departments Of com
merce, manufactures and mechanical
trades:
Its mineral resources are unequallcd by
those Of any other country for their rich
ness, extent and variety; and its vast pub
lie domain invites the enterprise Of the
citizens Of every State, aud affords a home
for the thousands from other shores who
are to become naturalized citizens
Its manufacturing establishments are up
on the most extensive scale, producing mas
siye and ingenious machinery, and all the
useful and most substantial fabrics, of
stylc and quality not excelled:
Its naval architecture exciteS the adm-
ration Of nautical men, Of our own and
other countries and its railroads form
network in the older States, and are being
extended in every direction through the
new States and Territories, connecting
the Atlantic with the Mississippi, and reach
ing onward towards the Pacific:
Its destiny is onward. Its institutions
and form of government are adapted to the
highest development of national strength,
improvement and prosperity, securing to
all classes the enjoyment of the right to
pursue their various cmployments unmo-
Tested, and anording ample protection from
foreign aggression and domestic insubordi-
nation.
Intending to retire from Office at the
close of my present constitutional term, it
is fitting that | should avail myself of the
present occasion, to express, through you,
my thanks to the freemen of the State,
for the confidence they have reposed in
me, in calling me from the common walks
of life, to the honorable and responsible
Office Of Chief Magistrate.
Looking for Divine counsel and direc-
ton, it shall be my effort to cooperate
with you in measures for the general well
fare, during the term of our official rela-
lions; and until the close of my official
term, to exercise all the functions of the
Executive Office with reference 10 the best
interests and the highest improvement of
the people Of the commonwealth.
May that Divine Being, who controls
the affairs of States and Nations, guide you
in your deliberations, and preserve your
lives, your dwellings and your families,
until you shall have executed the high
trust committed to your hands, and won
for yourselves, from an intelligent and dis
eliminating constituency, the plaudit of
We'll done, good and faithful servants"
After the delivery Of the address the committee recon
Quoted the Governor 10 the Executive Chamber, when
the joint assembly dissolved and the Senate with
drew.
Mr. Gleed Of Nlorristown moved that the Clerk be d.
rccted procure the printing Of thousand copies Of
the Governors message for the use Of the members :
On motion o. Mr. Sheldon Of Rupert the House adj
SATURDAY, Oct 49,
SENATE
Journal Of yesterday read aud approved
message received from Ills ENcelency the
Goyernor announcing the appointment of Geo II MRR-
NIL, ESQ Secretary Of Civil and Military a fairs
JOINT ResOiiti0H.-Frum the House, providing for a
election Of q U 5 Senator adopted in concurrence
ResOkti0nBy Senator Robbins that the State Treas
be requested 10 furnish the Senate statement oi
towns in for taxes with amounts due adopted
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