The national Republican., 1861-01-03
Message of the Governor of New Yorl

Message of the Governor of New York.
Albany Jan. 2-Gov. Morgan, in his message
to the Legislature, after referring to other State
reforms, devotes the last portion Of his message
to secession, and closes by saying that 1t is the
duty of all State Legislatures to act with mod
Grafton and Cancellation, and that it is the du-
ty also of the public press to act with regard
for the rights of all sections and interests,
which its vast influence demands. Let New
York set an example in this respect let her
oppose no barrier but let her Representatives
in Congress give ready support TO any just and
honorable settlement let her stand in hostility
to none, but extend the hand Of friendship to
all live up to the strict letter Of the Constitu.
ton cordially with the other members Of the
Confederacy, in proclaiming and enforcing .
determination that the Constitution shall be
honored and the union of the States be pre-
served. He recommends the repeal Of the per
sonal liberty bill, and also recommends that
other States do the same.
Pennsylvania Legislature.
Harrisburg, Jan. 1.-The Legislature of this
State met to-day.
In the Senate series of resolutions were
offered, declaring that Pennsylvania is willing
to pass laws necessary to redress the real griev-
ance of any sister State, if any should be found
to exist; proclaiming an ardent desire to cuti-
vate friendly relations with sister States avow-
ing adhesion to the doctrines of Jackson's
proclamation against <he South Carolina nulli.
fers of 1882; and resolving that the State will
contribute men and money, if necessary, for
the preservation Of the Union.
The resolutions were referred.
Harrisburg Jan. 2.-Governor Packers mes.
sage will be laid before the Legislature at noon.
1t takes strong grounds, and terms secession
rebellion but urges the necessity Of purging
the statute books of all enactments that can
Justly be charged with violating the rights Of
any sister States. 1t recommends a revival Of
the act of 1926, allowing the slave claimant the
right to choose his remedy in the State or Ma.
tiOnal law and, also, that the owner or master
shall have the right to retain the services OF
the slave when sojourning in or passing through
the State. 1t recommends the re-enactment of
the Missouri compromise line by amending the
Constitution and ratifying the amendment BY
State Conventions. If Congress fails to provide
for this, let the subject emanate from the peo.
pie.
He closes by expressing devotion to Penn.
sylvsnia, the Union, and the citizens. These
he will defend through every peril.
Thirty.three Guns for Major Anderson.
Reading Dec. 3l.-A salute of thirty-three
guns was fired by our citizens in honor of the
daring and gallant Major Anderson.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 2.-Three salutes in diff
ferent sections of the city (of thirty-three guns
each) will be fired today in honor Of Major
Anderson.
Repeal of a Personal Liberty Bill:
Portland Jan. 2.-The City Councils have
passed resolution instructing their Represent
ative in the Legislature to repeal the personal
liberty law of this State.
A Salute in Honor Of Anderson.
PottsviHe, Jan. IA salute Of thirty-thre'
guns, in honor of Major Anderson, for hi
glorious achievement in heading off the seces
sion treason at Charleston, was fred to-day.