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Editorial
January 23, 1787
The New York Packet
New York, New York County, New York
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The New York Assembly respectfully addresses Governor George Clinton, approving his decision not to convene earlier, pledging attention to federal acts and state matters including boundary settlements with Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, militia organization, wheat crop devastation by insects, and public debt reductions. The governor replies with thanks and confidence in the legislature. Dated January 20-23, 1787.
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NEW-YORK, JANUARY 23.
TO HIS EXCELLENCY
GEORGE CLINTON, Esq.
Governor of the State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same.
The RESPECTFUL ADDRESS of the ASSEMBLY in Answer to his Excellency's Speech, at the opening of the Session:
The Representatives of the People of the State of New-York, in Assembly, beg leave to express our approbation of your Excellency's conduct in not convening the Legislature at an earlier period; and at the same time to assure you, that the several important matters mentioned in your Excellency's Speech, and communicated in the papers that accompany it, shall in the course of the Session engage our most serious attention.
With dispositions truly federal, we shall take into consideration the different acts of the United States; and with an earnest solicitude for the national honor, credit, and welfare, shall cheerfully make such provisions as shall appear to us competent to those great objects, and compatible with the abilities and constitution of the State.
We learn with peculiar pleasure, that the measures adopted by the Legislature at the last Session, for settling otherwise than by a federal court, the territorial dispute between this State and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, have been carried into full effect; and that while through the divine goodness, we enjoy the blessing of internal peace & order, the sources of external discord and animosity resulting from a controverted boundary, are happily extinguished, the public tranquility in a point of such magnitude secured, and the heavy expence of a judicial investigation avoided. The conduct of our Commissioners in this delicate and important trust, meets with our entire approbation; and we shall freely concur in making adequate provision for the services rendered and expences incurred, either in preparation for trial, or towards the adjustment of the controversy.
We are also happy to observe, that the Commissioners for running the line of jurisdiction between this State and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have made as great a progress as the season would permit. The good understanding which subsisted between them, must have contributed not less to this end, than to the oeconomy which appears in their expences, and will no doubt facilitate the final accomplishment of the business.
The arrangement of the militia under the late law, announced by your Excellency as nearly complete, is a proof of the attention which has been paid to this interesting object. We doubt not the future conduct of that respectable class of citizens, will justify the expectations formed from the laudable zeal by which it is thus far distinguished.
We lament, with your Excellency, the fatal ravages to which Wheat, our staple commodity, has of late been exposed, from an insect which has already over-run so large a part of the State; and if any thing in the power of the Legislature can be devised to avert so afflicting a calamity, we shall feel ourselves impelled by every motive to adopt it.
It gives us pleasure to learn that very considerable reductions have lately been made of the debts due from the public to the citizens of this State, an object which we shall be ready still further to promote by every prudent and equitable measure; convinced of the truth of the sentiment expressed by your Excellency, that a faithful performance of our engagements is essential to the firm establishment of the public credit and prosperity.
By order of the House,
RICHARD VARICK, Speaker.
ASSEMBLY-CHAMBER, Jan. 20, 1787.
To which his Excellency made the following Reply.
Gentlemen,
Be pleased to accept my most cordial thanks for this polite address.
The obliging manner in which you are pleased to express your sense of my conduct, and your perfect approbation of the measures, executed since the last Session, afford me the highest satisfaction.
Convinced of your zealous solicitude, for the public weal, I place the fullest confidence in your assurance, that the several matters, submitted to the consideration of the Legislature, will meet with due attention; and that the happiness and prosperity of the State, will invariably influence your deliberations.
GEO. CLINTON.
New-York, 22d January, 1787.
TO HIS EXCELLENCY
GEORGE CLINTON, Esq.
Governor of the State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same.
The RESPECTFUL ADDRESS of the ASSEMBLY in Answer to his Excellency's Speech, at the opening of the Session:
The Representatives of the People of the State of New-York, in Assembly, beg leave to express our approbation of your Excellency's conduct in not convening the Legislature at an earlier period; and at the same time to assure you, that the several important matters mentioned in your Excellency's Speech, and communicated in the papers that accompany it, shall in the course of the Session engage our most serious attention.
With dispositions truly federal, we shall take into consideration the different acts of the United States; and with an earnest solicitude for the national honor, credit, and welfare, shall cheerfully make such provisions as shall appear to us competent to those great objects, and compatible with the abilities and constitution of the State.
We learn with peculiar pleasure, that the measures adopted by the Legislature at the last Session, for settling otherwise than by a federal court, the territorial dispute between this State and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, have been carried into full effect; and that while through the divine goodness, we enjoy the blessing of internal peace & order, the sources of external discord and animosity resulting from a controverted boundary, are happily extinguished, the public tranquility in a point of such magnitude secured, and the heavy expence of a judicial investigation avoided. The conduct of our Commissioners in this delicate and important trust, meets with our entire approbation; and we shall freely concur in making adequate provision for the services rendered and expences incurred, either in preparation for trial, or towards the adjustment of the controversy.
We are also happy to observe, that the Commissioners for running the line of jurisdiction between this State and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have made as great a progress as the season would permit. The good understanding which subsisted between them, must have contributed not less to this end, than to the oeconomy which appears in their expences, and will no doubt facilitate the final accomplishment of the business.
The arrangement of the militia under the late law, announced by your Excellency as nearly complete, is a proof of the attention which has been paid to this interesting object. We doubt not the future conduct of that respectable class of citizens, will justify the expectations formed from the laudable zeal by which it is thus far distinguished.
We lament, with your Excellency, the fatal ravages to which Wheat, our staple commodity, has of late been exposed, from an insect which has already over-run so large a part of the State; and if any thing in the power of the Legislature can be devised to avert so afflicting a calamity, we shall feel ourselves impelled by every motive to adopt it.
It gives us pleasure to learn that very considerable reductions have lately been made of the debts due from the public to the citizens of this State, an object which we shall be ready still further to promote by every prudent and equitable measure; convinced of the truth of the sentiment expressed by your Excellency, that a faithful performance of our engagements is essential to the firm establishment of the public credit and prosperity.
By order of the House,
RICHARD VARICK, Speaker.
ASSEMBLY-CHAMBER, Jan. 20, 1787.
To which his Excellency made the following Reply.
Gentlemen,
Be pleased to accept my most cordial thanks for this polite address.
The obliging manner in which you are pleased to express your sense of my conduct, and your perfect approbation of the measures, executed since the last Session, afford me the highest satisfaction.
Convinced of your zealous solicitude, for the public weal, I place the fullest confidence in your assurance, that the several matters, submitted to the consideration of the Legislature, will meet with due attention; and that the happiness and prosperity of the State, will invariably influence your deliberations.
GEO. CLINTON.
New-York, 22d January, 1787.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Economic Policy
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
New York Assembly
Governor Clinton
Territorial Disputes
Militia Arrangement
Wheat Insect
Public Debt
Federal Acts
What entities or persons were involved?
George Clinton
New York Assembly
Richard Varick
Commissioners For Massachusetts Boundary
Commissioners For Pennsylvania Boundary
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Assembly Response To Governor's Speech On State And Federal Matters
Stance / Tone
Approving And Supportive
Key Figures
George Clinton
New York Assembly
Richard Varick
Commissioners For Massachusetts Boundary
Commissioners For Pennsylvania Boundary
Key Arguments
Approbation Of Governor's Conduct In Delaying Convening
Commitment To Serious Attention On Speech Matters And Federal Acts
Pleasure At Settlement Of Massachusetts Territorial Dispute Avoiding Federal Court
Approval Of Commissioners' Conduct In Boundary Matters
Progress On Pennsylvania Boundary Line
Near Completion Of Militia Arrangement Under Late Law
Lament Over Insect Damage To Wheat Crop And Intent To Address
Pleasure At Public Debt Reductions And Commitment To Further Measures