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

the regular occupation of all the inmates 1t is idle to
talk of reforming the yonng man, who, for his first Of
fence, has been convicted for stealing property of
the value of five dollars and sentenced TO two years
imprisonment in the State Prison. thus placing him by
the side Of the murderer. We must place the yoang
and juvenile offender where his associations and inter-
with those who will exercise influence fer
good, and with the old and hardened in crime Our
county prisons should be converted into orshopsno
houses Of ntustry-wearino the appearance of decency
and order Active employment should be required of all
its occupants for dleness itself often proves tn be the
school of vice In this way nay not only reform the
prisoners but should compel them to contribute to
their support, and 10 pay by the Slredt Of the bTo
the penalty of the violated law and of conviction,
thus directly relieving the counties from heavy burden
which they pay to sustain those imprisoned The
convict well be made perform labor for his
support in your counties in your State Prison
The individual convicted for the rst oence the youth
the juvenile offenders where the circumstances of the
case seem TO require at the hands of the jury of the
county, that the Imprisonment should he in the county
Jail ;-your prisoner thus situated will find daily or
weekly kind parental advice and the watchul care of
those who take interest IN his welfare; and pris
ons will become what thcy should be-places not only
for punishment but for reformation.
The State has interest what is called the Geor
gia Lands. situated in the counties Of Laurens, Mont
gomery, Tellar. and Pulaski, in the State Of Georgia
about three hundred thousand acres; which cost the
State in arrangement with of the Banks East in
settling outstanding debt due us the of hun
dred and forty thousand dollars. They lie principally
By virtue of joint resolution passed the 10Th day
Of February, 1919, contract made with my imme
date predecessor, by which sale of these lands with
ont notice made to Martin r. Greene, and con-
veyance executed for the OF one thousand dollars.
1t is to be regretted that any sale made Of such
large body of lands by the Agent of State without
serving the right the Legislature confirm reject
the 1t is difficult determine what is the value
of these lands, but from information received the past
have to believe that large portion
worth from fifty cents to one dollar per
Your officers of State in of the quantity of land
and their COST from the evidence before us not neces
ry to be here mentioned desiring preserve them from
passing into the hands of innocent purchasers, from
Mr. Greene, without notice, after mature examination,
induced offer the interest of tho State in these
lands for sale Due notice has been given and several
propositions have been made in the way of nqurng
TO the title; others to the value. No sale be
effected long the outstanding contract and deed
main they II woud require space than is
allotted for this communication give the full history
of the transaction and the CIV dence upon which your
Executive acted in offering these lands again for sale
all of which. WILL with pleasure, he communicated TO
your body to any committee o whom the subject may
be referred.
1t is alike due to Mr. Grcene-to all concerned-that
you should thoroughly investigate this subject You
shO7d upon that investigation either confirm said SALE
and direct the surrendering Of all the title papers, or
You should authorize suit to he brought set aside the
conveyance. have no hesitation in recommending the
bringing Of the suit believing that the State had better
receive nothing than to take the thousand dollars.
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Black OF Georgia, has presented claim for Thousand
dollars against the State bv virtue of contract made
by your agent of State and her deceased husband rea-
tive to these lands, which requires your Investigation
On the 18th day of October 1S49 artrators appoint
cd by my predecessor, by virtue of special act OF the
Legislature entitled can for the relief of Patrick
Mckinley" passed February IL, 1913, made award
in favor Of said Mckinley against the State of Indiana
for the of S21 143 co. which said award together
with the papers in the cause well the proceedings
filed in the clerks Office Of the Floyd circuit court
On the 18th day of November 1S49 two warrants were
drawn by the Auditor of State upon the Treasurer
for the of Sill 900 dollars the other for s. 600
both payable the LIST day of March, 1850; which war
rants drawn upon the duly authenticated copy OF
said award from the clerk of said court the papers on
file in said Office showing that said Mckinley aUreedto
release the of 43 CO. that portion of said award
over the of $4,000 90, upon the condition thai nc
appeal was taken in the cause and which sum OF So l4a
90 so released was to be appropriated to the payment
oil costs, expenses, &c.
On the 9TH day of December 1919, my duties Ex-
eeutive commenced The 9th day Of February, 1850
being a visit to the State Prison at Jacksonville,
called the clerk Of the Floyd circuit court, and re-
quested him to furnish the papers in the OF Me-
Ginley For the first time, became acquainted with
the fact that the time of the rendition OF the award
Mr.. Bullet the attorney for the State, and the only per-
that authorized by the aforesaid to appear
for the State, had prayed an appeal to the Supreme
Court in the cause and that the same was granted.
copy OF the record IN the was obtained, and legal
gentlemen consulted, who made affidavit Of the facts
TO the Supreme Court they directed the clerk to docket
the appeal. The cause is now pending in
the Supreme Court. The warrants yet outstanding
and unpaid They unknown to our law, and issued
contrary the uniform practice being payable at lu
time thus giving notice TO all Of their character
The adopted in this cause, has been with the
concurrent action of your officers Of State; and SIN
cerey hope that if the highest judicial tribunal in the
Sate the that decides tie rights OF our citizens has
not Jurisdiction in this cause decide the same
upon its merits that you will adopt such measures
will give that court ample power. Ii the Supreme
Court of the State shall decide that this claim oil McGin
ley is and just should pay only the sixteen
thousand dollars hut the last dollar with interest that
is adjudged to him. If it should be the pleasure o.
your body pay these outstanding warrants you a re-
member that payment he made, unless the
levied and tho money collected We have solemnly
pledged cur-6lths of or State to pay our in
terest; and the remaining onefh is set apart to pay
the ordinary expenses Of the State This being ex
traordinary demand uFon the Treasury, it can be met
only by increased taxes, or by virtue Of a loar.
From information received from our Senators a.
Washington, shall not receive any portion Of tho
three per cent fund due until some action of Con
gress is had upon tue subject.
Your attention is called to the report Of the Quarter
Master General; particularly to the propriety o
providing building for the safe keeping of the public
arms.
The report of the Agent of State, exhibits the wis
dom of the of the Legislature its last session. il
the great reduction of expenditures in that department
The suggestions contained in the report are worthy
your consideration.
citation has been served in the suit of thc
Vincennes University against the State of Indians
writ of error to the Supreme Court Of the United States
from the Supreme Court of this State. 1t devolves up
you provide in what the rights Of the Stat
shall be represented in this cause.
In pursuance of the discretionary power given to the
Auditor of State and myself settlements and compro
misses have been made with the essees upon the Contra
Canal by which about 81 400 will he realized; the re
pairs and incidental expenses the past year. have beer
about 81 $50 suit that was brought is yet pending
in the Supreme Court
Due notice given and sale affected of that pcr