New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-02

new Capitol was commenced. Up to the 18th OF Dsrs
Der. 1877 the sum OF $S.276.6l5 SO has been expe1
upon IT, This 10 larger amount OF money than wa -,
pended on the original construction Of the Erie an
Champlan canals. and yet there Is not single sps,t
ment 10 the building completed. II beyond tia
reach of human foresight to discover when it may be A.
ished, or the amount Of money which wiz \.
required for that purpose I respectfully urr.
every member OF the Legislature 10 10 throuss
the vast pile OF brick and stone, and judge for hpsw
what the prospects which lie before the people IN ~
gard to che expenditures yet to be made In
my MESSAGE disappearing an appropriation OF a mio.
Of dollars at the last session OF the LEGISLATURE satx
fully my views in regard TO the whole subject believed
that was better for the there given that ma
further appropriation should be made nc least untl
there Improvement IN business aud M the oap,c
ity OF the people 10 pay taxes believed then as b<
eve now that Capitol OF proper size and OF proper
appearance with far better convenences for the trans
action OF public business and far less expense in Tia
maintenance of IT, could be built finished and furnished
for much less money than will require TO complete thu
present building In all It's vast and useless proportions
The views expressed by IA that have been
fully confirmed ny repealed personal examinations OF II.
building There Is not the least reason To believe that
who would adyise the aud construc.
ton OF such building as the New CAPITOL II Il an
Tia only argument for going with II is that n
do not proceed we lose all the Immense amount that
has already been expended This one consideration in
duced the Legislature TO make appropriation Of half
million OF dollars, instead OF the million To which had
objected Yielding to the conviction Of the Legislature
that for the stated the work must go on and
the expenditures continue. approved the appropriation
prevail with recommendation that money should Re
devoted TO the completion, as far ~ possible. OF the
sebly chamber Tor the purpose OF bringing some part
of the building into at the earliest practicable dsy
and testing It's adaptation 10 the uses Tor which 10
Intended This recommendation was followed and with
very good results. Tie Assembly chamber /. 80 lar
advanced. that II u Is determined 10 on
with the work, IL undoubtedly he ready Tor Occups
1-tp f n III.
half million appropriated, OF course Increases the
favor Of proceedns II il SHAH he The indsmsn, e I'M
Legislature that further appropriation shall he made
Assembly chamber the senate chamber AMI possibly
one or two oher apartments anu that henceforth the
work proceed BY the completion oil certain SECTIONS Off
which may be brought into instead Of spreading the
expenditures over the whole building, large portions u
which are not needed and cannot b. used completed
Tue commissioners now IN charge OF the work have
beer attentive and faithful Ia the performance OF Their
desirable that Whatever appropriation the Legislature
may think proper 10 make should be made at early dag
In Jhc session order that portion Of IL may be used
for stonr cutting during tue Winter Their
ton III This respect bas my approval
would also make the same suggestion with reference
To any appropriations which are ~ be made Tor insane
asyluins other public buildings. The practice OF max
he appropriations In the supply bill In the hurry and
confusion of the closing hours oi the Is very
Obj ,onable one. Tney wild be more likely TO receive
the consideration and care which they should have.
brought forward early the session. AT tue tme
III view OF the general pecuniay EMBARRASSMENT have
10 upon you the greatest possible hugay consist
ent with public interests.
FEW POLITICAL COMMENTS.
The importance Of your labors. the dignity aud
sponSibty o position. are sufficiently atesed by
the fact that you the legislative representatives
OF nearly 100000 OF people. The population
and wealth iOr which you are TO care far
exceed those of the Republic IN the days Of Washington
This would be great and sacred trust at any time. Il
is dOuby now when the people struggling 10 stem
the tide of corruption and crime which, originating
during the war, has since widely deuged the STATE
and Nation shake at times, tine faith OF the most
hopeful. In itselft small evil compared with
its resulting demoras on. The light regard for con-
situations aud the law the debased aud Inflated cur.
rency, and finally the open tring with the public faith
which gave birth, have wrought more harm 20 the
pc ople than even it, mighty sacrifice OF blood and
treasure. Excessive luxury IN living sprans rom
imaginary wealth. and linked with this came fraud
perjury, forgery aui defalcaiions breaches of rast
In private business and among pubic servants
stan ding beneath the obligations Oi official oatAA
The rapine and plumber which for twelve dcoaI
the Southern states. the common TIRE son to Official
trusts and frequent use VI public place Tor private gam
have worked deep injury to the Nations sense OF right
Even now millions Or voters smart at the conviction
that they dcfrduded of their choice In Ma.
tional election aud robbed Oh tue ght Oi suffrage guar.
auietd them by th,t Consultation aud the Law. lucy
believe nat the Presidency Of The Republic Is held By
one elected To that Office and without mora. tiile 70
To ats powers and honor rms belief Is shared hy ms
jorB OF toe people They yield ooedence TO an Lxeeg
tive OF tact bu not OF right ina they may save me
land from anarchy. IDei none the Jess charge tAs
great crime upon those high officials by wbos
conspiracy against the law " made possible.
That these their servants should have certified i5>ebOd
10 be truth gives them dcep sense of wrong. lDry
know that this defiance OF tire peoples VII
n II be made precedent Will bring Our Government 70
.vi and certain end For ala these the sate u
popular feeling Is what those who love our ustIE
lions long 10 sac II.
But in spite of these discOuragements there are good
grounds hope for the future solnder state 81 @e
no opinion is surely. though slowly, deyeloplng Neees
sty with many, and good ordinations Wits more, are
aiding rational living and closer economy oi e1Wf
dtlro The people dcmad more faithful service of iuD
officials The prison doors closing behind many Ol
the .wiudeTs from the ranks of socaled good so
CIV have sought t. nal crime Respectable, ana Ne may
W briirye tue y of ret1buton Ia those VINO tai,iy
aud corrupt the baVtbOX. Is near az hand Tue iohs
dcspoiism military occupation In the southern states
is "A thing of pact. A the chosen representatives
OF tue people. you ace now called upon
take Your stand IA the uDcndlng conflict between
rsht and wrong need not remand YOU that iL' -tale
OF New-Yurk has behind II long aud bcborablc history
A. has stood foremost every effort Ia olesutc the people,
tO purify the puzzle service. ANA 10 preserve ubsauti
he institutions couty II Is gwen o. you. In me
har q hign duties, To degot" again the voice
of tine state tue of public morality and Official
yiriue do not doubt mat you VIII bring To THIS greas
work yous best energy and most enlightened enc U.s. anu
10 that end earnestly Despeak for you the guidance AMI
inspiration of tie Divine Beng with whom alone dN'S
perfect wisdom H. h'p'Ne"'