The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1870-01-13
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

n, The Senate and House of Representa-
tires Of the Commonwealth cf Penn
sglUanid:
GFNTLEMEN From the days OF
William Penn, the great and plous
founder Of our Commonwealth, II mas
been the universal custom Of my pre-,
dpc.ssCrS. when making their ahhual
communications 10 the General Assem-
bly- ia acknowledge their graf lu9e ~
and dependence upon the tIIedt -, l.S:"
s,iver of the Universe IN iuiita'4oiA
9f fbjer noble example, let Us eatheel-
" invoke His blessing ana geldthce IA
our efforts TO perform the great Noi
Of legislation now before us, ~
manner As TO meet His approbauOu' rs
well as that of our common eo'i9ll'u-
ents.
In transmitting TO you the seventy
ninth annual message since the organ
izati0n 0fthe present state government,
if affords me the highest grahficauon
to congratulate YOU and our felloW-cIt-
fzens generally on their enjoying, 10 an
unusual degree. the blessings OF health
and unstinted prosperity; and that our
principles and institutiOns-the pflue
and boast of every true hearted patriot
although tried again in the cruclole OF
a heated political contest, the heaNlngs
Of popular passion. and the coiluslon oI
rarties. from which We have just emer-
ged. remain unimpaired and vital In
every part.
TGder such auspicious circumstances
yOu have assembled. for the purpose OF
discharging the important duties, ana
assuming the special responsibilities
which devolve upon you. 1t Is eX-
tremely difficult; even with the great
est caution in your deliberations, 10 eu-
act laws that will fully meet the eXpec-
talions and appreciation OF alt the peo-
ule but much Of this dlfnculty may
be overcome by avoiding legislation
for personal and special interests and
EOt being uuminGiut OF the magnitude
of the Interests of the State, ana
Of its rapidly advancing reputation,
wealth and Influence 10 destlnies oey-
ond the reach of human vision. a no.
bier heritage was never given TO man
fhanthat v hicl WepOSseSs geographical
wand politically Of the greatest impoF-
rance. an area of more than forty four
thousand square mites; diversified with
mountains. valleys, plains, rivers
mountains covered with majestic Tor
eSts of valuable timber of almost every
variety: plains dotted with comtorta-
bic h0mesteads, and presenting wei
cultivated farms and IuKuriant helds
marked BY the headvancemGnt of agricul-
ture-the parent, supporter ana stlnlu-
Eator Of every species Of industry, eX-
change and commerce hills and val
IqvS with teeming mines OF all the va
rieties of coal, iron, oil, salt and othef
minerals. with farmers, manufacturers,
mechanics, WoolgrowerS, coal and IRON
miners, oil producers, and merchants
full Of activity and confidence; with
thousands OF miles Of railroads and ca
mails to transfer vast products to mar
Ezet. and accommodate the travel OF
four millions Of happy and prosperous
peoDle. Nor should we be forgetiui OF
education in all its branches, OF the
public charities, prisons, reiormat0ies,
the collection of properly imposed TAX
Is the speedy reduction OF the Siate
debt. the preservation OF order, ana the
more certain protection CT he, ou9l-
ness and property. All these interests
and perhaps others Ofequai importance,
demand legislation of the most enllgh-
tened. liberal and comprehensive char
acter.
In conformity to the requirements OF
the Constitution, / proceed 10 invite
NGHr attention 10 -QCN III = a a.
deemed necessary for your consldera-
ton. and to assure you Of my Wiling
ness 10 share with you the an2Ieles
and RESPONSIBILITIES Of all legislation
calculated to advance the prosperity OF
the people and the best interests OF the
Commonwealth.
Finances.
From the reports Of the Auditor
General and State Treasurer, the follow
ing statement has been carefully pre-
pared. and exhibits the receipts and
disbursements for the fiscal year end
inc Novem Der 50, 1869
Receipts.
Balance in Treasury, NoT- 90. 1853 81 .oi2,sZ1 -
Ordinsry receipts during the fiscal
vear ending Npg. Be- 1859. ...---.' 5,zfirtu =
Total in the Treasury during the
year ending Nov. so 1859. --.-.- b-Z24soSo %
Disbursements.
Ordinary expenses paid during the
year ending Nov
Sc 1859. ..,......... S2.4s5,Il4 q
Loans, &C redeemed at
Treasary........... IO9 Ga %
Leans redeemed bS
the CCmissIoBeTS Of
the Sinking Fund -562762 09
Iut'st paid AZ Treas'y 1868 II
Interest paid BY Com
missOEers Of sink
ing Fund, ,..,...... 1925, ,587 O.
S55.774 l6