Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-12-06

lng INTO the contract. il was next thought exne.
dient 10 endeavor II compound with tho contrnc.
tors for rs REIMBURSEMENT. authorized hy tho
resolutions rs the contractors would entertain
no terms Of compromise " hatevor n new contract
was entered into. by which ample security was
provided for the future-tho number of cells orr.
glnally contracted for. and tho form, dimensions
and materials of the WORK 10 DO thereafter con-
strucied were made subject TO alteration by tho
executive, or the legislature. Il also provi-
ded that all claims for damages or compe nsation
on the part of the contractors. by reason of tho
deviation from, or stoppage Of the original con-
tract, we're thereby rehnquishcd. Failing to ef-
feet a compromise, rs be fore remarked the cues.
! ton whether any, anu if any. wha, compensation
should DO paid for the work condemned by tho
examiners. 0imited principally. if not wholly to
tho foundation of the outor wal) was by the now
contract. lief, open for the future action of tho lc-
gisature. The report of tho examiners exhibit.
ing the condition of the work in detail, is subject
TO the inspection of the Legislature and thor re-
port, .sl.ers of the old State Prison. Ill short
" DO submitted 10 YOU.
| The report of the superintendent Of the work
under the new contract, Will also be laid before
you whom received.
The preparation of system for the manage
mont, discipline, and government Of the State
prison. under tho exclusive control of tho State,
required by tho last named resolution has been
deferred for the want of information on the sub
jet from other States, which am in the cxpecta-
ton Of receiving. This pos,poncment has occa-
stoned the less regret, rs. besides the desire Of
profting BY the experience of similar Institutions
else - here, tho contemplated system, If found OK.
pedioni, could not 90 into operation until the OK.
plration OF the term for which the State prison
has been let 10 the present superiHiondents. l
gratitied. however, reflection and inquiry,
III being able TO express my conviction, that whoth
the institution DO conducted under individual
State control, the labor of tho convicts can,
: IS COmDeted.
into such channels will confine them within tho
prison walls, and which. while it will be moro
profitable TO the State, will not ontor into compe-
tltlou with the mechanical industry OF tho citizen.
1t is submitted whether the ccgniZance of minor
offences be punishable by indictment. under exist
ing laws. mi ght not be udvana geously transfer
red to tho Justices of tho Peace, whore the fino
imposed would come within thor jurisdiction and
yet be regarded as an adequate punishment
This course, if found practicable. would utiord
tho circuits more time (gcnerally much necded)
for the consideration of moro important business
rolIovc May persons from heavy tax upon
their time rs witnesses III the circuit courts for
which in criminal casos by the present law they
receive no componsaton, exempt tho defendant
from higher bill of costs, which independent
of tho fine, makes the punishment disproportion-
ate to the offence. cause u more prompt. and gem
eral execution OF the penal laws OF that grade,
and tend 70 some extent to relieve the Supreme
Court Of lis heavy aud increasing labors.
The business before Tie Supreme C,ur',
pyin. nearly a ,hs o Judges a pro.pec, ~
OF the Legi7taturo 1t remark ''e
great importance OF action this tier the rights
OF IN liNiluaIs AMI /, the public interest.
by JOINT resolution tho last Legislature the Ex"r
req by ma Gov
New York, expressive priv
icss t" drawback salt in that State aud
delivered AT Lafayette might by law he extended to all
other points the Wabash aud Ere Canal. This duty
performed bot information has yet been received OF
the result Of tho application.
The annual from the Board of Examiners Of the
lnfnnay Lafayette for the relief Of tho sk connected
with the of the Wabs and Ere cannie ~h'"h
they forth the that have rendered tho OF IN"
last session providing for that institutions noentre ha"
been received. but to he noticed particular
" IN this 1t i'll Mt early day be sub
,tiei you for snrh action deem advisable
The Trustees of the Indiana Asylum for educating the
De nj and Dmb have been organized under law oi tho
ia session appointing nen and have bee" actively e"sa
gei in the discharge their duties The Of t'er
proceedings required by that has yet been fur
nshed bv the committee To whom s pfepar'to" was as
signed, but gatifei in being enabled ~ state that
Gnahed teachers IN the institution that the instruction."
nnmber Of Deaf mues has been continued without inter-
considering the Infancy OF the hnsnt and :ne means
disposal fully eIuaied expectation The report
referred containing detailed account OF tho progress.
and present condition Of the Ay lam will shortly DO a'd
before the Legislature.
Wb,lo ,hi. subject desire earnestly call your at
tention the importance of providing institution" TOR the
of Blind, and for Of Luna
Asylum Modern philanthropy, has happily devised tn"
OF educating those deprived OF sight, end
should regard sacred debt which to those
unfortunates afford them the benefit Of this benevolent
discovery IL ascertsined tho
terrible dseas which aiicts will Josity Of
readily yield to incidence and Kind treatment, u
these rss,riei Its xrstchsd subjects ould
be restored the kindly charities Of the domestic eir-
Gle. the benefits Of society. md their various rsia
lions, aud advantages members NJ the Ssts
Surely these unfortunate ciasses all entitled n our
sympathy, and their relief II the extent oil our
ability. called for by economy. by enlightened poll
by the gratitude a mercifu Prosdenes sos
exemption evils, and by the obligations
That deibe lions be characterized by wisdom
moderation, armony. my wish end ell mess
credit the State and for
of we1fa.s. will receive my
hearty co operation JAMES WHITCOMB
EXECUTIVE CHANBrR,,
December 3, Ie44. {