West-Jersey pioneer., 1866-01-20

4 pktion OF class Of society against another
, hle always existed, and perhaps always WILL
III they are, nevertheless, demsgogues, and
> lid be treated as such.
) | \ . country SO favored as ours, affording the
J n varied opportunities to all, jealousies be-
Vn different classes of men are alike need
tsend wrong. Every station of life has its
4lcAe Of duties and usefulness, and there is
: tual dependence existing between all classes
r Hnen. The labor Of the husbandman, the
p 7ferprise and skill of the mechanic and arti.
the ploddiHg industry Of the laborer all
&ribute to the comfort and well-being of
Y efpSety-whle the capitalist, the merchant and
1 ntrofessonal man are necessary to promote
tlrhrift, harmony and completeness Of the
II kew Jersey has before it most promising
ikaare. It's geographical position, the health
ktlIess Of its climate, the adaptability of its
: Bo;lto agricultural pursuits, remunerative
-snaket reached by convenient transportation.
rbot natural and artificial, its mineral wealth
lIall developed by the intelligence and industry
qof qlr people, must secure measure Of pros
fperty unsurpassed by any other State
EDUCATION
Che Of the most important and interesting
Esublects which can claim the attention of the
i. Legislature is the education Of the youth Of
/ the State. To place public instruction with
lin the reach Of every child, so that the In
.telect may be developed and the heart culti-
waited, that useful knowledge and virtue
2may be disseminated generally in society," Is
kour highest duty. The individual is thus rem
tdered more happy and respectable, and incal-
fculabe benefits are conferred on society. 1t
4is thus the rising generation will be qualified
sfor an intelligent performance of the active du-
tiles of life, and prepared TO meet, and exercise,
their political rights and obligations.
PURITY OF ELECTIONS.
\ To maintain the pnrity of the ballot box, to
tsecure the elective franchise to those only who
jare lawfully authorized to enjoy it, is our plain
tduty 1t is due alike to ourselves and to pos
eterity, that we should guard with jealous care
d his distinguishing feature of our republican
system Upon an honest and intelligent exer
-cise Of this sacred privilege, depend the per
fpetuation of our liberties and their fransmis
$ ssion to succeeding generations. In view .
q the great Importance of this SUBJECT, woui'
o favor such amendments to our election laws a.
! will nrotect the constitutional rights of ever.
citizen. by throwing such guards around tn
balot-bo as will tend to prevent illegal votinl
! and secure fair and honest expression OF tn
] will Of the people.
ii THE FINANCEs-ECoNoMY
Il No detailed statement of the finances OF tn
I State or more specific reference to subject
J, ha will engage your attention, VIII De ex
4 psted of me on the present occasion. In
Z mount and particulars of the State debt, hav
,een presented by my predecessor in ONCE i l
!. Ms recent Annual Message. 1t need hardl
: n said in view of the magnitude of the debt
~ Il l,,kry of ha
e ali every officer of the State to aim with cor
d sdentious endesvors at the utmost practlcaDl
i ednomy in the conduct of the business of tn
Safe. that the burdens of taxation, necessaril
= lage, may receive no avoidable increase.
Il APPOINTMENT
u Among the duties which will desQlye upo
> tie Executive, is the appointment Of var
. ovs officers in the several departments of th
Stte Government In discharging these del
; CITE and responsible duties, l shall have regal
! ID the ability, fitness and integrity of cand
dies, and SO far as is consistent with this d
termination, to their fair distribution in Il
different sections of the State. Should my a
tim not accord with the views of others, al
y s,metimes disappoint the expectations
f trends. | trust that those who differ from m
y will do me the justice to believe, that thoul
= err in judgment, l have mad IN view on
: The best interest of the State.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
In reference to national affairs, have fl
faith in the ability, patriotism and fidelity
Andrew johnson, the President Of the Unit
:. States. feel confident that through his a
ton and that of Congress, we shall soon ha
. a reconstructed Union, in which the natur
: rights Of all men will be fully guarantee
trust that you will manifest on all occasio
your confidence in the Executive and Congres
and sustain and strengthen fhose who, wi
them, are charged with the administration
. the National Government.
CONCLUSION.
n Permit me, in conclusion, to express t
Q confidence feel that in discharging the il
portant duties cOmm1tfeu 10 you rs memDe
Of the Legislature purity and wisdom will 60
l ern and distinguish all your acts For myse
= justly estimating theimportance and difficult
r Of the duties which await me in the station
f which have been called, crave your gene
g GUS cooperation, pledging on my part chez
J full concurrence in all measures which sh,
: tend to promote and perpetuate the honor al
t prosperity Of New Jersey.