Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

howevs, s.,hs ne Professors Bonnycastlc and Davis
oss ,,,er gentleman has met an untmely ana trag'cai
lhe L,.h has deprived his State OF most useful and
e emu zen, and society OF generous ana vaiuea
ra'" S,,abic arrangements about TO be made, 1t
it ed by the Visitors for conducting the regular
~'N N the classes left vacant by these sad dspen-
sauons ,,- ,c.3cm;es for Tho instruction of
tsyps is increasing, and the standard OF education
s'".,n.oyed with the supply of competent teachers
Dr. sr' institution for the education OF the deaf ana
~ ,,J blind at Stauuion, has admitted number OF
'.I dnrur the past year, and feel assured IRON my
Fi observation that the tutors and officers spare no
% 10 fulfil the munihcent designs OF the state. Inc
"E has been commenced scale commensu-
S. with the character Of an institution literally en-
i,Usd for such purposes.
a' ,sh,nt the report of the Visitors of the Virginia
,ly Institute and after personal inspection, feel
a' h. my duty to recommend this institution to your
.rorable consideration. It's officers and instruc-
VET: to be peculiarly qualified for their stations,
r.s hool combines the method and discipline OF the
i"s ;,h the advantages of the lecture room. 1t 10
snhs,callv State institution, where on very mode
,ms The benefits of scientific and practical mill
,ry education are impaired to the cadets OF the oom
M.,.we.,,h. and to a number of young men who de-
l r ,bcir own expenses. ! found the public arms al
M ,rssnal in excellent order. The cadets from this
.on will annually be enrolled IN our militia, and
Contribute essentially TO improve the present de.
Us orranzaton and discipline of this most natural
~ defence OF Tree COUNTY -
t suggestions of experienced Librarian IN his last
",n,I Tenort on the subject of suitable library tor
tbs institution.
VI ecommend TO your attention the defects in our mi
nj, system noticed in the report OF the ao)utantge
ao,,l The exact strength of our militia can never oe
er,ained under the imperfect returns which are now
,ds II is Of the utmost importance that the duty OF
so-ollnp and reporting entire force accurately
hond be en,oned under adequate penalties and that
w ,ouk and file should be distinctly arranged IN corps
A. AZ nod
according the service for which ihey are aesheu
TIN, IS perhaps all that is attainabe rs TO the body OF
IN, militia IN time of peace, without incurrng very
se,ous expense and Inconvenience, but regard this
w ;ndspe nsable In order to form the materials Tor
romnt and efficient force in time of war, 1t IS neces
,-r Either to adopt better plan Tor training our off,
o-s or to oroanize our volunteer corps into one or
,,nre distinct br;eades capable of taking the field on an
emergency and serving ralng points for the troops
The swords voted by the General Assembly to GER
Ism Cheers or their representatives have been at length
comple,ed and suitable arrangements VIII be made foF
,bs,r nr,senation when they are received
have received the resignation of brigadler general
r. iegram of the 18th brigade, occasioned by his re-
,uoyal rom the limits of his command
The work at the Armory and on The quarters oil Inc
officers Of the public guard has been executed accord
-, 10 The design OF the last General Assembly Many
81 The arms returned to the armory are in condition
uuG, for repair. | have enceavourad to require more
frequent and rigid inspections of the arms distributed
hu would recommend the SuuJtCL aS OHS WINCH Saho
for your attention.
The examinations of various parts Of the capitol,
,he arrangements as 10 the hose, buckets, &c. have
been attended pursuant to directions of the last
General Assembly, and the particulars will be re-
ported by the proper officers. cannot toroear TO eau
your attention the condition of the capitol, and TO
remind YOU of the necessity to which my predecessors
have so often adverted of providing room for the
reservation of our most valuable records and the trans
action of indispensable public business.
Anumber Of the journals Of the General Assembly,
and some Of them during the most interesting epochs
o;our history. have never been printed and as the
manuscript is exposed to accidents and decay, 1t de-
series yoer consideration, whether they should not be
United with a convenient index.
The reports of the superintendent and board of drec
tors of,he Penentiary will inform you of the general
condition of that institution and its accounts during the
year.
The revision of the criminal code, provided Tor some
years SINCE has been pleted, in consequence Of
The prorac.ed ndisposton Of the distinguished gem
,,cman to whom it has been conided.
Ihaye 10 announce to YOU the death of Richard f.
Pes5 ESG one of the Judges of the Court of Appeals,
long known and appreciated as distinguished Jurst
and estimable
The police Of our common ails is believed to be
times yery defective under the present laws, as white
persons and blacks debtors, elons and unatics
casonaliy confined in the same apartments. | recon-
mend your consideration the expedency of abolish
ing Imprisonment for debt altogether. Cye3ecutons
SUBJECT
debtors 10 the payment Of their debts. Imprisonment
remedy is necessary to the creditor rights,
and as punishment, it visits the msfortunes rather
than the crimes oil It's victims Its constrants are IN
ectual the fraudulent and unnecessary 10 the
honest debtor By rendering final process judg
nens efectua reach lands and chooses action, jus
tee may he done without retaining gnominy as one o
its attributes.
have received copies of resolutions, &c. of the le
csature of Ntc York on the subject Of the public lands
ofthe {. 5:
OF The legislature of Connecticut on the subject
and others on the subject of the Tariff:
OF the legislatures of the States Of Name and indiana
ca the subject of the North Eastern boundary OF The
United States:
Oh the legislature of Kentucky on the subject of the
public lands Of the United States
All Of which are herewith communicated.
have also received, and now communicate, copie:
Of certain resolutions and other proceedings OF the
people Of Gc0rgeto,oR, and of other citizens resi-
dent in the District Of Columbia complaining of the
legislation Of Congress- and contemplating retroces
Of portion of the territory of that District to the
state Of nargidnd.
would invite your earnest attention to the defects
oour laws regulating the election of Electors of Pes
dent and Vice President of the United States. They
Obvious and doubt existing whether The ac
Of March TO- 1882 still in force, that hesitaed a
time whether it not the duty of this depart
10 convene the legislature But as this act had
bcenacqu:esced in in 1885, determined, after adopting
all the precautions within the reach Of the executive,
order to give fair and unbiased expression to the
popular WILL leave the execution of that act detec
tive as It is, 10 the intelligence and justice OF the peo
pie. While difficulties may occur in the execution Of
any law this subject, and while mutual complaints
Of those conducting such election, may be expected
tunes of high party excitement, instance or Inen-
;onal violation neglect of duty the part of the
commissioners, has to the knowledge of this de-
partment. The imputed frauds the elective fran
chisc, frequent in every part of country,
admonsh that II is necessary to guard its exercise
as we would cherish the foundation which our go
vernment rests. Its purity and independence ndis
pesabe to the permanence of free institutions With
GU, these, parties degenerate into factions, and 60
vcrnment itself into mere form Of despotism.
The late presidential election, after being canvassee
viii, unprecedented zeal and excitement, has terminal
Cd trust, auspciousy for the general welfare Of ou
country. The repcse which follows these struggles
and the cheerful Difference with which the will of the
majority is acknowledged and acquesced in furnish the
NOS, encouraging omens to the friends Of human liber
~ aud exhibit the majesty of the people in an aspect
which astonnds the few, who still claim the right in
other countries 10 govern the many. victory gained