Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-12-05

unon with each other than that ui primary education,
could better u~ty that ground. union OF their
0f support. In alt ordinary vi joint stock as-ocia
on individuals the partners at the State, aud theu
the larger interest aud OF the controlling power
Signed In this IL IL suggested that counties should
take the place OF inciyduss, and that toe will OF these
counties IN all the material points o the partnership rela
ton should BE- declared BY the residing in them who
are taxpayers To the 1t the State Let these per-
determine by general vote, whether they will sgree
any JOINT stock sooPcrshon with the State tot such Pu
pose and after agreeing let be their right proong
discontinue the ardncmeuat their pleasure. Let the State
on Its part sud IA the rst place, determine upon the
which II Is willing upon this pan appropriate annually for
common education; lctitX the fractional share NJ 2ib
any other which u H willing gVv, aud aoi the whole
Inc counties, respectively, according % tcir white popula
'ioo When tins is done, let the county taxpayers ct the
state royehuo decide under authority Of law for that pu
pose whether they will unite with the upon the
and for the objects proposed. aud will sgr,- rails. by
separate tax upon themselves their share o tho funds
quircd. Should all the counties agree do 49,
authority should be given the election by gene vote
or for the appointment other form of several per-
sons who with others appointed behalf of the state
should constitute local directors; with tu power take
charge of tho Joint funds aud carry effect, under
supervision OF general board superintendent the
whole plan and object for which these funds intended
10 the counties VINO decline this plan OF cooperation the
quota ct the literary fund allotted to them should DO
continued rs usual.
Win these general clements 1t believed that system
upon this subject be formed which will be
coplbe aud more comprehensive than the existing
and formed under internal checks which will offecay
protect It against horshness, abuse aud want Of local adsP
ion BY associang the people OF the several counties
1t Is proposed to do, responsibility end nma,cy with the
government IN support and administration their
schools not only will the general subject OF education b.
Kept alive al its proper and fountain head but the
education OF every resting longer upon footing
OF parental duty alone. will be claimed and
tended for legal right Should the legislature regard
the plan suggested worthy OF any attempt part to
elaborate 1t into system, principal recommendation Of
II Is the ease with which be converted into for
free cdCcnon; audit earnestly hoped whatever scale on
which itmay be begin that nothing less wise,
patriotic and perfect Than this will bo thought OF for final
Let vOu IN ul i'm ed
on which supported by the funds and protected by tho
vigilance OF all, be tree 10 al. and IL will be found last
not only be the cheapest and the best. but tho II
any extnguish that spint OF exeusyeness which
education OF part certain inspire, and nourish
amongst our people, from their earliest youth a the sympa
thies OF mutual interest and dependence. Let be free
and the poorest and desoa,e child in tho will
have dowty in Your laws which nothing from
his hands, and will your call upon him for
be 50 legmate-never demand that he shall sub
init himself for sake pains and dangers and death
ITSELF with perfect ught when You have sought him
out IN his hours of hep,o'ne ani mnstrred to his wants.
anu have put away from his mnd OF tie heaviest aud
oiieret affections which orphanage and poverty bring
In eouneSon with tins general subject recommend
the notice aud the fostering literally OF the Legislature the
military school s Lexington and that for the deaf and dumb
and the blind nj Stanton. The very connexions build
ing which intended Tor this latter tuiion sl in.
complete and must remain So the injury OF the
STATE ana her unfortunate children, unless the Legislature
IN spirit OF real and prompt philanthropy, will
'eere to carry through what has humine and pro-
perry begun.
nua rePouup which by the bosrd OF visitors is herewith
communicated is only emit led in every point Of
= the literary rank aud popular Confidence which has
scceSiuy acquired, but 80 rny established that may
easily be made conduct its operations upon any larger
scale which the munifccnce of the legislature may direct
or the public demand Tor its peculiar plans OF discipline and
instruction require 1t is rapidly becoming nursery OF
valuable teachers whose esgery sought for and
upon this ground independently OF every other e
Thy OF having its powers OF usefulness extended Whether
II be the pleasure OF the Legislature however 10 add its
general endowment present not the erection mag
szue and OF gunhouses the cannon recommended by
the aduiant general in MS annual report cannot neglect
ed any longer without serious risk the property the
place.
Ii would have highly gratifying to report To- the L.
eiSaturo at the beginning Of its abor that the the
iat session authorizing the executive, certain cond
uons 10 suspend the law subccung inspection hc
sells which entered the ports Virginia state OF
New York, had been fully carried into effect and ths thus
every remnant OF painful controversy, aud s more pain
iu subject o controversy, these sister states had
been happily and forever disposed OF. Ircgre however
to Inform you, that change having taken place the c
ga niHiuce oi New ORR upon the general subject
which the inspection OF her vessels relates re-
has been afforded for the executive Of cou
ona authority IL is, nevertheless hoped and confident
hoped that this attitude will be fully renquished by every
branch OF her government that the continued sanction OF
That great state will not be given by her legislature
nens which have support in the constitution nor in the
a"s nor IN the Judicial decisions OF the federal govern
nsui and which. operating mainly upon structure OF 80
c' ard Of Interests exterior 70 her have other
practical feet than the fatal of invading the peace
threaten tho union "i them all with violence md CONFUSION
H. however, nothing should al a,t hc DONE aud the mat
ter ~ Issue between bee LETT y nrr. Nirnn caunot
but depoe such an event au ever, because more
Than ever pretending period when she and every other
southern state may be compelled appeal their own
nights OF reserved and ultimate sovereignty for that rrtect
safety which they hsd ondy hoped competent 10 their
federal compact TO afford.
The adu,ans generals ANNA! report upon the subject
OF the militia, which IS herewith communicated will nd
wise you mnuely offs condition, and Of what his Judge.
neni and nc IS We'll known the legislature as an eSpe.
rienced and able officer is tho and mode in which
- most practicable To discipline and improve it, His ,ug
gesu"ns especially about the prOpre Of einstiing the oil
nee OF brigade inspector and revising the militia laws if
no, the militia 'yssm. are worthy OF your deliberations
would invite the attention Of the legislature 10 the con.
'uon Of '"o nn"c warehouse and would respectfully
suggest TINT examinations into tte management even by
10y committees Of their body Wncrc II is practicable
would not be incNpedisnt.
vacancy has occurred upon ho bench Of the general
court BY ho death Lewis SImmers Esq. which it now
deVoNes upon YOU to fill. This vacancy having taken
place some months ago, 1t might have been filed by recess
appointment OF the Executive, but it late for
ne" Judge TO enter with any preparation upon the duties of
inc iai icFm II was deemed proper until your
session would commence aud refer the appointment To YOU
This Is done, and in making il the country will bnve
reason to rejoice you able supply to the dis
ie a. sound JUDGE and patriotic, useful and learned
man, az the iamcnicd one IL has lost.
vacancy has also occurred IN the Office Of major gene
I o. the hrst division Of militia by tHo gnaton Of Gen
zoe Leitwich, VINO entered the revolutionary army as
'ae ~ l'' aud has never ceased uTcnder mt ser.
wee IN some capacity, from that the present and
who now returns - his county aotmcnt 10 Other b9nds
'e sword whch was always useful and honoured in his
Tho quarterly returns Of the several banks of the COM
mon'eaIh which have been received by this department
arc herewith communicated, and from these the legislature
WI" DC grained to perceive the general sisndness and dis
ereiion with which they have been conducted
have received legislative resolutions from the States Of
Ne" Hampshire Masslchuscus Connection and Missouri
upon various subjects aud have also received letter from
inc comptroller OF the United States treasury i'm relation 10
ihc d'n6nuvo share Of Virginia in the proceeds OF the
-se "l he public lands, according 70 of Congress
Of the ih September 1871 and have noy the honor 10 ,y
them before you.
ln' JOINT resolution OF tho Legislature authorizing tho
appointment by the Executive Of commissioner IN PROSE
cute the claim Of Virginia against the United States for
certain monies ppid by her revolutionary since
"' ON OF July 1881 has been carried into effect by the
appointment Of Mr. Thomas Green, a gentleman amply
qussd Tor his dniy and now engaged is discharge
IN TIE foregoing review OF subject, and Of measures
winch - now submitted IN discharge OF constitutional du
" The legislature will ia discover the omission Of
some, and those Of Importance which ts own vigilance will
De prompt TO supply wl asO discover the entire oms
OF fbr,