Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-01-17

which i, was intended We need not 20 beyond
the limits OF our own State Coz lessons 81 expert
enes upon this subject, aud they are abundant 10
prove that sums Of money, when entrusted evea
to those who have a direct interest in their pres
ervalion, for the purpose Of being loaned out,
are in great danger Of being lost, either r"m
negligence or an undue confidence IN oihers;
aud in order TO avoid any risk Of this character,
would recommend 10 the Legislature, 50 10
amend the act as To make il the daiy ct The
STATE Treasurer with the approval OF the Cover,
nor, to invest the whole fund in Government
Stock, aud that the interest arising lhercupon,
he annually divided among The several counties,
pursuant to the spirit OF said law.
! The State University is an Institution proper
ly cherished by the people, as atiordng the
means OF finished education within our own
borders; aud | am happy to inform you that il is
! in prosperous condition. Our people are be-
/ ginning TO awake 10 the great importance Of
educating their sons, amidst the Institutions pc
culiar to the Southern States; and whilst they
are unwilling to expose them TO the contamina-
ting Influences and graiuilous insults to which
! they would be liable as citizens Of slave hold.
ing State, while seeking the means Of an edu.
cation abroad, they have learned The true ccones
my al eXpendng their mouey within the Stale,
aud OF encouraging institutions reared by our-
\ selves. The Report OF the Trustees oi the
University, will he laid before yon in due sea.
son; and sincerely hope il il shall be found
that further legislative enactment unnecessary IN
advance the prosperity 81 extend The beneficial
Influences OF the Institution. that il will meet
with prompt and efficient action on your patti
4 The Report of The Commits toners Of the Lu.
matte Asylum will exhibi, the progress Of that
work since the last appropriation - its present
condition, aud the amount at appropriation nee
essary to complete il, and render Il III for the
purposes COR which il was intended. II could not
Reasonably have been expected that Hospital
! for the Insane designe ms a monument Tor The
charity and enlightened philanthropy OF the state
could have been finished for the sums already ex
pended upon it. a considerable auount will
vel he required to finish aud put il in condition
/ for the reception IL those children OF misfortune
| for whose benefit il was designed, and The 4ues-
ton is now to be settled whether il is better 10
let il remain in us present condition. aud risk the
lass Of the money already expended upon IT, OF
10 IN Ike an appropriation necessary TO complete
and put il in operaionl
| Il will be proper To mention tina; When the ap.
preparation was made, il was INTENDED hat The
4 Slai. should furnish The brick for he building
bnt be condition o affairs IN the Peniienary
was such thai il was found to lie impossible to APP
! prnpiiate tIr labor ofite conicts 10 that purpose;
and The Commissioners OF The Asylum were
forced TO expend large amour, Of the appfopris-
lion for lhe purchase Of brick.
4 In intimate connection with this subject, re.
/ FER with greal pleasure 10 the Institution cs'ah.
/ Iished IDy tn legislature for The support and ed,
uca,ion Of the Blind. The Report Of III. Com
niSsioners wjII le presented, showing that the
( Institution /. under good management, and is con.
terring srrat benefits upon M unfortunate class
( Of individuals, who arc entitled 10 our warmes
\ spmpaihcs. Such institutions stand us noble
monument. Of legislative muriicence and enti-
1 lie their founders, as well as those who aid in
carving them into successful operation, 10 the
\ lasting gratitude Of The country. Before taking
leave of this subject. would respectfully rec
oulmend il 10 tue toslelins care Of the Legisa.
tufc
/ One other institution Of kindred character is
still wanting 10 complete the list Of noble chart
ties 50 characteristic to crnGgencrosiiy !
refer 10 an asylum for the deaf and duuIb. The
poor mute who is permitted TO gaze upon the
br,nies of nature, hut whose ears arc forever
cIosed 10 the sweet melody which Providence has
ordained, to gladden. the human heart, and whose
tongue has never learned to hold social converse
with his fellow-crealufes, or even TO unite in
praises TO the Most flights subject to claim
our anxious solicilude, and prompt US to some
action TO ameIiorate their condition; whilst they
ran only he taught 10 appreciate the bouniles Of
Providence, and tie scheme Ot Redemption by
teaching them how to read. Let Us not withhold
I from them this exalted privilege, so Taught with
4 happiness 10 ali who ENJOY lis benefits; and,
whilst they can only converse with their fellow
sreatures and enjoy that social intercourse 80
necessary to the happiness Of all, by learning TO
wriie--lel US do something towards nnslop'
ping The ears Of the deaf, and making the
dumb to speak through the medium OF The
pen.
would, therefore recommend that small sp.
pronriaiion lie made similar to III. the made Tor
the benefit of Blind, in order To employ a teacb-
eror teachers and found sch ol, tor the brne,
iii Of this class of our people, which may be
changed or enlarged a. circumstances may here.
alter require. And With This additional insitu-
ton the people If Mississippi may justly feel
that they have donc everything which could be
done by Legislative enactment 10 educate the
poor and amelioraie the condition Of the suffering
and afflicted.
In view Of The intimate connexion between
this and the institution for the Blind, respects
fully suggest thai the Two might be blended under
one general supcrviaon, thereby lessenng
the expense 10 The State, without delliment 10
either.
Atthe session Of the Legislature Of ls4s, much
alarm prevailed on be suiJrcl # The small po1
and by the at Il I'd March. l-4G, vaccine de-
pot and agency was established al the CITY Of
Jackson. with an annual salary OF SAW to be
paid 10 the agent. The causes for this alarm
have long since passed away, and the report O
the agen', which is herewith transmitted, will
! show that the State Is expending sum OF NOM