The Necessity of a Strong Executive

To the People of the State of New York: THERE is an idea, which is not without

its advocates, that a vigorous Executive is inconsistent with the genius of republican government.

The enlightened well-wishers to this species of government must at least hope that

the supposition is destitute of foundation; since they can never admit its truth,

without at the same time admitting the condemnation of their own principles. Energy in the Executive

is a leading character in the definition of good government. It is essential to the protection

of the community against foreign attacks; it is not less essential to the steady administration

of the laws; to the protection of property against those irregular and high-handed