, 1862-01-09

tleinent of questions which should have had no
existence; yet, when such do exist, know Of no
better way to settle them than that pointed out
by equal and exact justice to all parties and Sec
tons The adoption Of these recommendations
viii, it is believed do that justice, and give gen
eral IL not universal satisfaction. These loca-
ton questions must sooner or later be settled BY
the law Of population, and the sooner they are
settled the better for all concerned
The universal experience Of mankind proves
the necessity Of laws on the subject Of usury.
No country can permanently prosper without
them, for no country is without its Shylocks--
those who have no scruples Of conscience In
preying upon the wants and necessities Of their
fellow .men-thOse who "get all they can, and
keep all they get" The argument that such
laws are always violated would apply with equal
force to the laws against perjury, larceny, MUIR
der, or other crime. Because bad men will vio-
late the laws, should they, therefore, be repealed
Such augmentation would insult common intel
ligence Wary traders and spectators are al
ways able to hold their own with, and get from,
the honest and unsuspecting all they should
have, with every legal restraint thrown around
them. Besides, high rates Of interest cripple
trade, and prevent honest legitimate investments
Of capital, by tempting the usurer to hoard for
the purpose of preying upon the unfortunate
poor
High interest begets desire to become
wealthy, and causes hundreds to violate that
wholesome Injunction, hasten not to be rich,
Exorbitant interest fearfully increases the anx-
iety to make pile quick, aud hurry back to the
States. That desire, fear, tempts many to
evil acts-acts which were scorned prior 10 be-
coming so influenced. The unholy desire for
sudden riches has ruined thousands.
am in favor Of every just measure that has a
tendency to restrain that desire, for l regard it
as the great evil Of our age and nation. Having
examined the terrible effects Of usury from va
rious stand-points, feel constrained to recon-
mend the passage of stringent law against it
All good citizens acknowledge and respect the
sanctity Of the marriage relation. Yet the in
terests Of society arc often stabbed and stricken
down, and public sentiment outraged and in-
suited by disregardng that sanctity, in severing
those who hive b Gu united in wellOcks holy
bans. Those ties should be sundered only by
courts Of competent jurisdiction, aud only for
one cause.-the scriPtural ground " for writing
Of enforcement" l sincerely hope you will
scrupulOusly abstain from granting single di'
vorce during your present session. ...,t-
There should be some legislation to protect our
youth from the banefnl influences Of intemper-
ance, sabbath breaking, gambling, idlenesS and
their accompanying vices. If men, will keep
lippling houses, and gambling bells, they should
be compelled BY law to do 50 privately. .s,
Our villages and public thoroughfares should
be cleared Of the poor, miserable and degraded
savage, to protect the youth Of both races from
contamination By contact
As enlightened men, and Christian Legislators,
you should make suitable provisions for unlortu-
nate fellow-beings, either deaf and dumb, blind,
'diOtic or insane Such provisions for such un-
iortunates would gladden. the hearts Of all true
philanthropists, and be hailed as an omen Of that
true aud genuine religion that a bOasteth not H.
self but deghteth in doing the will Of ''our "a
ther who art in heavens religion that should
characterize the conduct Of all who enjoy the
many blessings Of the nineteenth century "at
high twelve" H@ ti9a
Many important considerations influence me,
in this connection, 10 urge the election Of Chap
lains for each house Of this Legislative Assembly
The representatives Of lreemunin this day and
age Of the world should not be afraid nor
ashamed to acknowledge publicly their depen
denee upon the God Of nations, and ask His
blessing daily upon themselves, their country aud
their lRbOrs II you follow this suggestion,
hope 10 be able to get the Government 10 make
Chaplains reasonable remuneration for their ser
vices. .... 1. ..,. .,.5.. yss.
A revision Of our laws is badly needed, and
should be provided for At the Territorial expense
Il is to be hoped you win adopt some suitable
means to secure a fair representation Of The Ter
ritOry at the next Worlds Fair 70 be huid in
London. Is
Laws providing fair and equitable appOr-
tionment for tue next Legislature, and the re-
assignment Of our judges, should be passed, that
all our lellOwctizens, aud al the varied interests
Of our Territory, may be properly represented,
and that all our people may enjoy equal facilities
aud advantages In our courts of justice.
The unequalled richness Of our silver and gold
mines will cause tile eastern part Of Onr Terri.
tory to settle with unprecedented rapidty.
Bold, hardy, enterpTising miners, BY thousands
and tens Of thousands, win locate among US
within the next six months. They viii expect
to be greeted and welcomed BY our judges and
other civil officers, aud to enjoy the rights and
blessings which now from an enlightened and
liberal government That they may not be dis
appointed, respectfully urge upon your con
sideration the proprirty of dividing the Territory
into three judicial districts, equalizng the labors
Of the judges, as nearly as may be, aud giving to
suitors every possible facility for obtaining jus
uCe in our courts.
] am aware Of the difficulties attending such
districting, and that any plan which can b.
submitted will be subject to objections; yet
venture to propose the following districts:
lst District, the Sound section.
End do, the Columbia river region.
Sd or Mining District, all that part Of the Ter
ritory east Of point fifty miles east Of WalIa
Walla. also propose that each Of our judges
be required to hold ourts in at least two places
Say, for example, at Olympia and Port Town
send in the first and Sound District At Vaa-
couver and walla WaIla in the Second or River
District, and At Pierce City and Smithville, Tor
such other place as the judge assigned to that
district may desiguate) IN the Third or Mining
District. This arrangement will accommodate
citizens Of all parts Of our Territory; aud not
witbStanding the Judge assigned 10 the Third or
Mining District will have much the largest share
Of labor, il is, ia my judgment, as near an
equitable distribution Of judicial duties as can
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