Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-12-04

among u.s. Ii very desirable that the subject Of colo
nzaton should receive the attention and
of the General and State Governments-that they viii
cooperate with the aid of the good and benevolent
the country and with their united efforts in this great
work, effect gradual but final separation of the
races, restore the black the land of bis fathers
benefit his condition. and remove from US this great
source of evil
I The of colonization is advancing and il is in
cumben upon Indiana TO extend to il her influence and
contributions, however limited the her dispo-
| sal.
You invited to the many valuable Suggestions con.
tanned in the reports Of the Trustees and Supentend
ents OF our benevolent institutions.
In addition to the views submitted in my last commu.
nlcation the subject of these Institutions to which
you are referred suggest the proprety of placing the
appropriations made to sustain them under the head OF
the ordinary expenses OF the STATE estimates be made
annually and the appropriations made direct by you to
each of the three institutions. BY so doing, YOU will
relieve the county and State officers from much labor in
calculating the fractional levies heretofore made. But
above all ths the appropriations will be direct upon
Inmates examined by the representatives of the people
exhibiting every dollar appropriated and for what pur-
pose While the people ready, with liberal hand
TO sustain these Institutions, Justly regarding them as
the pride and honor of the State they still demand that
all expenditures should be made with economy and the
accounting officers be held to strict accountability A
departure from this principle will assuredy lead to
extravaganza.
The State will become vested, in January, 1883 with
an interest in the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad.
the value Of which will be contingent npon the future
earnings Of the work proposition was made at the
last session OF the General Assembly by the company
TO purchase the interest of the State Ii may he re.
ncwed the present session The experience OF other
States has demonstrated that all the
State and corporations in the construction and manfe
nance Of public works, is uuprotabe, and invariably
results disastrously to the State.
The railroad interest becoming large and vastly
tended within borders The retaining of an in
terest by the State in any work is calculated
cite Jealousy on the part oil other companies, IL indeed
it does actually induce in legislators and other pub
lie authorities: species of favoritism that should
exist.
The letter Of the new Constitution positively dcSars
the State from forming such connexions herealer and
its spirit equally requires in my Judgment that, where
they exist these partnerships should be dissolved
whenever this be done consistently with the terms
OF the contract, and the interest Of the parties.
The stock OF this road has heretofore been very
profitable one, and NAV continue so.
1t may be mentioned in this connexion, that during
the past year. it is said the company has made all the
permanent improvements by the issue Of bonds conse-
quenly imposition of large debt upon the road, nf
fecting the interest Of the Stale equally with that of the
stockholders. The State has no power prevent this
has effective control in the mana of the road
in the payment of salaries TO officers sc.
Without entering into details hut denying the right
claimed by the company TO purchase the road by
tions, thereby diminishing the rights of the State for
paratively small amount, recommend sale of the
interest of the State upon such terms the Legislature
shall consider just. fair and equitable. The the
State is entirely free from all public works. the better il
will be for all parties.
The Wabash and Erie Canal, under the management
Of the Trustees has progressed steadily and sasacto
rly towards its final completion. Ii has been navigabc
during the just passed far south the
inc of the west fork of White River in Greene county,
% miles from the State line and 365 miles from To-
ledo.
Early in the ensuing season it is expected that 81
miles will be added to this navigation, extending it to
Maysve Daviess county. From that point TO Evans
Vile, II miles, which is much the expensive por-
tion Of the work. the labor Of constructing the canal is
nearly twothrds performed and the balance is to be
compished by the first of November next according to
the of the contracts The opening of the canal
from the Ohio river into the heart OF the White River
country district enjoying heretofore better navga-
tion than that afforded by these rivers, will give i'm
pulse the agricultural and manufacturing interests Of
that section of the State highly favorable to its future
advancement and wealth. The increasing sales Of the
canal lands in the Vincennes District. afford evidence
that the advantages of this great work beginning to
be appreciated.
The tolls received during the year ending November
1st amount to Sl792 2s2 76 exceeding the receipts Of
last year by the sum of S22 l24 3S.
Mai. John S. Simonson has furnished the State full
and perfect roll of the of the who enlisted
in Indiana, belonging to the regiment of Mounted Rifle
men, and served in 1916, Numbering hundred and
sixty also the rank of EACH where born when enlisted,
under whom period of service, remarks etc. He is
titled your thanks l recommend that appropria-
ton be made sufficient TO the expense OF obtaining
large Record Book, in which should be recorded the
names OF all who were engaged IN the war with Mexi-
co from Indiana, their ages. rank birth, enlistment, pc
od Of service, This record to be deposited in the
State Library.
complicated questions arising under it, have been pre-
sented the officers Of State for their consideration.
These questions relate mainly to the right Of certain
persons elected previously the adoption of the Const
tuition To hold two offices tho question whether certain
officers continued abolished to the approval of
official bonds taken from those appointed to Office to fill
vacancies Upon these and similar points, your officers
have not failed give their opinion yet some OF the
questions presented not free from doubt These
quire your consideration, and appropriate and definite
Legislative enactments.
! The fied.notes maps and all other papers pertaining
the survey of the entire lands in this State have been
received from the General Government; but in condl
ton not to be useful except key index be prepared
be made for the purpose of having such key or index
povded TO the original eldnotes of every Section line
pirate Land claim Indian grant, and Township maps,
&C., &c. in the whole State.
The mower TO anpont Notares Public is now given
by law 10 the Executive The propriety of requiring
the certificate of the Circuit Judge of the Circu to
the qualifications of the applicant, the necessity and
proprety of the appointment is worthy oil your consid
Grafton This rule is adopted in many OF the States.
The highest number in the State Prison the past year
was ore hundred and nnetytwo. The number pardon
ed sixteen. For further Details your attention Is nv
ted the able and interesting Reports Of the Visitor
and Warden of the Prison.
Time has confirmed in the correctness Of the view:
expressed at the last session. the subject Of giving
discretionary power the Courts in tho punishment
conyicts for larcenes OF the hundred and ninety
two convcts in the State Prison. hundred and hieef
of them have been convicted for larceny You are re
spectfuy referred my former message to the pro
priety of changing the criminal law in these cases, al
well as TO the policy of establishing Houses of Refuge
and workshops in counties Districts Tor the punish
ment and reformation Of Juvenile oendeis ms oui,
is positively enoincd upon you by the Consttu
, tron
The Constitution makes it your duty prescribe reg
uatons and rules for the exercise OF the pardoning pow
! er recommend You TO require notice in all aTplIca