New-York tribune., 1866-04-23
The Press on the Vetoes,

A GOVERNORS VErO-Goyernor Fenton Yesterday
vetoed the bill raising by general tax about s30ooO for
agng the locks and channel OF the Oneida Lake Cona Inc
Governor has vetoed bu but never without present
ing convincing for his In this instance be
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prOVemens which has formed so prominent ana so uuou
Of the policy OF the State but he Justly adds that II
has been tie aim Of legislation TO steady progress
lat1eI thah 10 enter upon variety OF enter piss
ousy without regard TO their relative merit aud necessity
the prospect OF adequate remuneration the priority OF claims
or the extent o exSing bpi ~ is h9t te huper OF
works but their utility which saeaeous forecast considers
any mperOus necessity and that II will make adequate
foT the expenses nvoved His purpose Is 70 prev
addition of $500 900 to the already burden Of the
State without any compensation. His watch
funes this direction will be highly appreciated by the pe0
pie in whose interests it is 50 faithfully exercised
A VEro OF THR RIGHT SoRT.-Gov. Fenton sent to
the navigation OF the Oneida Lake Canal ana to provide o
the payment Of the thereof This IL Of the bills
which referred day two since as tending to increase
the burden OF taxation the whole State for the promotion
OF local interests The total expense OF the measure Is est
mated at $500 and the Governor while cordially uphold
ing the policy OF fostering and extending he system OF inter
nal which has contributed so largely TO oar
prosperity reminds the Legislature that the OF The
system has been due to the prudence and forecast which as
cmnsed between objects OF great public utility and value
doubtful cxpedieDcy secondary importance
Our burdens so great that we should hesitate to IN
beyond the demands OF Imperative public uece
sy Tie power Of taxation should always be exercised with
extreme caution and specially time like the present Of
unsettled and enhanced valuations The Governor docs not
fore returns bill with his objections We think he has
acted wisely and prudenty and his arguments will commend
We hope this veto indication OF tho course which tho
Governor win pursue with and Sn'11ehanna and
not clearly necessary Rochester Democrat.
The NETo-Gov FentOn's veto of the bill making
an appropriation the Oneida Lake Canal published in
our edition Of yesterday afternoon AS the measure one
of great importance aud involved an expenditure OF 100000
which was TO raised by general tax the document will be
with much interest and viii excite varied comment In
We have pnrposey refraned from particular comment
this aud similar bills though we have not hestaed TO call
amount legislation accomplished this Winter which neoess
taxation. either oonnneeniy OF remotely Is very con
limited to peculiar localities bgi ne number o. schemes rs so
are authorized bonded the OF p per Of the
assessed valuation OF their property.
in legislation The necessary expenses Of GoYernpeDt
pied with The do 70 meet interest uPop obligations mnst
sor time 10 constitute very serious burden upon
most stringent character Is manifest duty Enterprises
wGn WI a. O.e, % bs PTui nondsmneS ard avoided
The message will the attention IN every quarter
when pS hoI. linz the sesenc Of an hop
faithfully sDd we'll However much the advocates the
may disagree with the conclusions OF the Governor they
will not fail TO recognize bis integrity
specific in hand but because Of its Incidental bearing
upon large OF which have passed through both
Houses OF the Legissure ami wh0h are still awaiting tue
Govsrnos Signature Ii is impossible not to sec that
of h CONCLUSIONS reached viii S, q tie consideration Of
other bills that have excited great 70 aeal OF eoeh & NJ. han
marked by such aurc as will leave beaiBd tbe suspicion
corruption the least degree We not prepared to say
that everything has been wisely done But after close and
intimate observation OF the interior workings OF the session.
we assert that act has gone through 10
final passage by Of improper collisions or dishonest
appliances Albany Evening Journal 10Th.
THREE OTHER VgToEs.-Snce the foregoing was
written the Governor has vetoed the bills granting aid 10
the Susquehanua and 10 the Lake Champlan Railroads
While we regret the necessity for these veoes cannot
withhold emphatic approval OF the upon which
they are based II would be ormins when much has 10
be borne to impose any burdens upon the people which
by possibility be avoided or postponed.
Both projects popular and both have strong
otlie
Localities which been taxed 20 build public works irom
which they have received drec benefit and there is
general disposion at the proper time to reward them ior
their cheerful patience This been already done 70 some
In the case Of the Road and bat for the
40 forcbly put by the Governor airmstVe re
10 IL last appeal wond have been received Wh iao
by The people But there obligations reacling beyond
locaties and II IL consciousness OF this and desire 70
mste ont Justice 70 all which has induced the GOyefnor In
violation Of his personal sympatLes to discharge TINS puoho
duty. -, IL a. . ...,io - .
tax OF about 81, 10000. -. -,
THe Governors veto Of the bill to amend the charter OF
Rnf 10 relative 10 assessments will be universally approved
The vetoed bill embraces principle which no one can
sano.ion Albany Eve journal