The New York herald., 1870-01-12
the aggregate OF the school fund Is now $50, a2l
against $3.50, 760 Ut the same time in 1858.

against 5000, 160 NJ the same time In 1865,
THE PUBLIC MONEY WASTED IN sTATB PRINTING
AN EXCELLENT SUGGESTION.
portion OF the moneys now almost wasted 1n
the directions Indicated should be applied by the
graphers. who would give to the press iull and
accurate reports OF fhe debates upon Important
questions, both the press ana the public would be
benefited and volume OF debates each session
might De made, much more valuable than most Ut
the matter now printed.
RIPARIAN RIGHTS
After mentioning what was done by the former
Legislature Ia regard to riparian rights and recon-
mendIng certain other measures In reference
thereto the message Adds:-It Will not escape your
attention That suit has been Instituted by tho Ator
ney General OF the State OF New York against >
Of Nsn wn'h 5ns
Is asserted up to low water marx On our shores and
any erection beyond this line noi authorized by
state, 1t is asserted may be declared u nuisance by
the Courts OF New York and be within their power 10
abate. IL ~ not believed that this assumption oil
jurisdiction IS countenanced by the more sensible and
learned authorities OF sister State, nut has been
instigated aud carried on by the restless iutermed-
ding oil few persons to whom no'oriety OF some
sort s essential. Nevertheless, the mere statement
oi sucn a claim under official sanction, no matter
now produced, indicates its possible Importance
and should be promptly met by New Jersey hem
ever. n ever, the assumption IL sought TO be Gu.
forced by tue decree OF the federal courts.
PILoTAGE.
The report OF the Commissioners OF Puotsgc indi.
Gates very favorable condition al that depart
mcnt OF the service Of the State. Over fourteen
hundred Il 400 seagolng vessels have been piloted
by the New Jersey pilots and IL Ii proper 70 say
That for daring and skill NO superior body OF men
can be found anywhere. IL Is not uncommon for
cur pilot boats to run out three or four hundred
niles TO sea, IN fearful weather and with great ex
posure and peril 10 give their AID to inward bound
vessels. As the commissioners suggest. their labor
and peril are not always appreciated. and contests
arise us TO the compensation t0 be paid TO the piot
Ny Judgment Is, that from humane welllas truly
economical considerations, the laws should Offer
every inducelnent Tor pilots to meet vessels the
greatest reasonable distance from shore. Other re-
commentators will DO found IN the commissioned
report, which WILL receive your consideration.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
The message discusses THIS subject az great length
tne following passages deserving especial notlce:--
Coniorming to my duty, submitted TO the last
Legislature tho proposed addition Co tue federal con-
stitution known Us the fifteenth amendment
WIN a view Of permitting the people OF yhe
state. IN tne exercise OF their right, 10 express
themselves upon the subject through the ecc.
ion OF representatives to the present Legislature
| recommended THAI no final action he taken by our
predecessors. To this they acce1ed ana their decI-
SION, In strong contrast with tnat OF most or the
States accedlng TO the amendment. seemed
IT, be most ittng. considering the import
ancc and gravity OF The s1D)ect involved 1t
Is gratifying that legislators who possessed am
pie power to defeat an lmpotanb political
measure should have so highly regarded the honor
and reputation OF our state ana rgnis ol the people
omit Its exercise even under great provocation
SO 10 do The late election gave ample opportunity
10 the advocates OF universal suffrage to press their
views. Tbe result Is knowp, and New Jersey de.
cares against the scheme
Aud the message closes follows the subject
Whatever result may occur before my next annual
messaUe ~ yot. feel assured our people viii deal
with praeicai Issues leaving The dead past to bury
Us deau, contentlug themselves If need be- that no
honorable means have been neglected 10 eulorCe
cherished principles.
il issues involving governmental policy are finally
settled against earnest Efforts ana protests
good citllens we must accept the decision, recoR
nlzing the fact tbat issues detern,ned are for the
Time no longer subjects or profitable political DIS
cusson, and however wrongiuliy settled, they are
past present remedy ana PATRIOTISM, policy and
good sense acIaaa1 our acceptance ol bbem.