Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser

The following are the beginning and concluding passages of Gov. Wolcott's speech to the legislature of Connecticut on opening the session:

"I offer you my congratulations on the circumstances under which we are now convened. Our country continues to enjoy the blessings of peace and tranquility; a fertile season has been accompanied with general health; abundant supplies have rewarded the exertions of the husbandman; agriculture, manufactures, arts & science, are in a state of progressive improvement; our internal commerce is flourishing, and that with foreign countries is gradually surmounting the embarrassments under which it has labored. This combination of prosperous events demands united expressions of devout gratitude to the beneficent Parent of Nature, from whom all these blessings have been derived:"

"In this favored country the only legitimate objects of legislation are security of equal rights and privileges to every portion of our fellow-citizens; and these objects can only be attained by laws enforcing the observance of strict and impartial justice. In proportion to the importance of these subjects which may come under consideration, the obligations of sincerity, candor and mutual forbearance will be increased. That our mutual consultations may result in promoting the best interests of our constituents, is the sincere wish of my heart."