Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-02


have been placed in the Insane Asylum within months
after the attack ninety per cent have been cured and
those who enter the Institution within one year after
becoming insane, eighty per cent restored their
friends clothed, and in their right mind.
The economy and prudence with which the Blind Asy
lum is managed, are worthy OF all praise.
The policy adopted by Indiana, in admitting into her
benevolent Institutions all classes and conditions OF her
unfortunate fellow beings, without regard property
has been followed by other States in the West Those
that have not, now making efforts to occupy the
ground.
These institutions are the monuments Of Indiana's
benevolence, and is your duty, doubt 1t will bo
your pleasure TO sustain them by liberal appropriations.
No part of the burdens imposed on people is paid
with more cheerfuness II is. however, indispensable
that you provide suitable checks in the expenditure of
the public money thus appropriated. 1t may be wor
thy Of your examination, whether the adoption of some
such provisions follow, would not be beneficial:
1st. That the Superntendens and other officers should
give hond with approved security to any amount
of public money that may come into their hands.
/ ID That there should be adopted uniform rule for
the election Of Trustees for all the Institutions, and that
Board of Trustees should have the power to fill va
eancies in their body
3d. That Supintendent officers Of these insttu-
tons should hold the Office of Trustee.
4th That in the disbursement of funds sustain fesc
institutions the money should be paid out upon
rants drawn by the Auditor upon the Treasurer to the
person entitled to receive the same; following the rule,
far practicable by which payments are now made
TO the officers of State.
The proprety of nsuring these valuable buildings is
worthy of your consideration.
The cultivation and Improvement OF our soil is that
upon which the other branches Of business rely for sup
port and ia the of all wealth The system
that adds TO the stock of information in Agriculture will
promote the welfare of the State and deserves to be
couraged by the Legislative Department.
The establishment of State Board of Agriculture TO
consist, say of nine members for the express purpose
Of organizing a State Agricultural Society," would be
calculated to bring into existence, in the several coun-
ties of the State, County Societies, that would be aux
/ iarip IN fhn Ctota
We agricultural people Our climate, soil and
situation make so; and the adoption OF system that
will bring people together annually at some point IN
the State, where present the most valuable spec
linens of science and art especially the useful inventions
OF aborsavIng implements of husbandry; endorsing the
character of Improvements; awarding premiums, either
OF money, diplomas medals; exhibiting the stock,
grains, and productions of State, would doubt
create spirit of emulation in people, and he well
adapted further the interests of growing State.
We are not aware of the amount annually expended by
people for stock implements and productions of 9TH
States that be saved in few years by the proper
organization Of such County and State Agricultural Soci-
cites.
To aid in this enterprise it is suggested that the tax
collected upon travelling circuses geres and pub,
lie shows, IN this Stat be paid the County Treasu-
rers thence into the State Treasury to be set apart
pressy fund at the disposal of the State Board OF
Agriculture, to pay premiums at the annual fairs.
IS believed that you safely appropriate one thou
sand dollars to this purpose in anticipation of the
ceips from this source the coming year.
few of the cnerPrisng citizens of Indiana preparing
to attend the great industrial exhibition of all nations
London, in May, next and to carry with them specimens
of their skill and labor and samples OF the productions
of onr soil. The propriety of expressing. in prop
or manner. your appreciation OF such ENTERPRISE is
worthy OF your consideration.
Your attention is again earnestly invited to the impor-
lance oil providing thorough geological and tOpO
graphical survey of the State The interests of agrcu
ture, manufactures and commerce, alike demand it.
That Indiana is rich in mineral wealth is fact that each
succeeding year moro and more demonstrates We have
vast beds OF coal and iron and recent developments In
dictate that we have many of the precious metals
When shall send ont of high scientific attain
ments to explore hills and prares to anayse
and soils and lay bare the concealed riches
of Mines shall have taken the first and I'M
portant step that great of industrial progress
which will place Indiana in her true attitude Her po-
siton on the map of this great valley is commanding
and if, under kind Providence, escape the perls
that threaten separate from the great ssterhood
States whose interests blended by geological &C.
ographical and commercial afncs, the next years
will place her, agricultural ald manufacturing
State, by the side of Pennsylvania.
Our policy is to rely upon own resources rather
than upon any aid from the General Government While
we do this interests undisturbed by the shocks
and struggles OF political parties. Our strength and
independence lie in our great agricultural and
ufacturing resources. We want more knowledGe-we
wsnt map which only defines our boundaries-oul
aroaonr corporate subdivisions, and the OF
r rivers hut we want map which will tell Us the depth
of coal seams-the best localities for iron urna
ces-the and value of marble and quar-
res-he worth of eXhaustess quantities of timber
and the true character Of soils We cropping
comparative darkness; and while other States, by the
2ld OF science unfolding and hitherto unknown
elements of wealth. trusting these interests to
chance and individual enterprise.
submit to YOU. whether if regard the in
the light of revenue alone il is not worthy of YOU
deliberate and favorable consideration. And while look
ing at the cost of the work You will not fail to tina
IN a few years that it would bring such increase o
nd ol hur
hens of the people ourfod the amount of the epend
ture. shall lay before Won printed circular letter adj
dressed to this subject and signed by very large
number OF the most intelligent and entcrprising citizens
OF the State. The views expressed in this letter will
tract your attention, and doubt not command your IA
vor.
Some Of the evils of local legislation have developed
themselves in the practical effects of the Act giving
elusive jurisdiction of certain criminal offences defined
by the general laws of the State, to justices of the
peace in several of tho counties. Among these offence:
IS that OF assault and battery Under the act
ING crimes and punishment in the Revised Code,
sault and battery may be punished by fine not exceed
ing one thousand dollars, and Imprisonment for any
: term OF time not exceeding six months. By the Ac
comforting exclusive jurisdiction justices of the peace
IN the counties alluded to- fine be imposed higher
than twenty-five dollars; and thus, in those Counties
assault and battery, matter how aggravated,
be punished by fine exceeding that amount Another
bad effect OF this Act is that upon tie trial of ndct
ment In Circuit Court for assault and battery Will
! intent to commit felony il the intent commit feo
ny is not in the opinion Of the jury proved the Cour
has jurisdiction to nfic punishment for the simple
assault and battery But when the dismissed o
that and to be retired before Justice q
the peace. the Justice may think the intent commit
felony sufficiently proved and in that case he also
would be Invested Of jurisdiction. Thus in bandyng tn
TO and fro, the offender may escape punishment al
together. and that too when his offence is Of the
: aggravated character This subject requires your i'm
mediate attention.
The subject of small appropriation annually to thu
State Library sufficient to pay for one or more of t
: neWsnaners nnhlshed In each Of the counties Of fh