The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1852-01-23
WHOLE NO. 5!6l

recommended by committees OF the,
New York Legislature for the Empire
Estate.
| Il is admitted 10 be the most valuable
work ofihe kind exian, by the learned
men both here and in Europe; and iss
general use in our schools would break
down all provinciaiisms, so 10 speaA, and
produce uniformity and elegance in the
use Of our language. Words would then
be used by every one, in the same sense.
in which they are defined BY that able
photographer.
i Much might also be done by the Gem
eral Assembly To encourage literary
taste, by small aid, from time 10 time FOR
! the purchase Of books, periodicals and
newspapers for permanent, literary ssso,
Citations, lycepms and clubs, in our ciiies
and towns. Ii would certainly have 1
tendency 10 prevent dissipation BY the
desertion Of places tending TO immorali-
ties, and cause young men 10 store their
minds with useful knowledge and ele-
vate themselves IN their own self dignity
and selErespcct. ass
I Again would say. let the masses be
educated. Send information and the
means Of instruction among all classes
of our people unable TO provide II, and
your jails will become tenantless, and
your peniIentiary greatly diminish in il
occupants. Tie songs Of riot and de-
lbauchery will be seldom heard in your
streets, and your Executive will escape
tho constant annoyance Of parents, wives
and children, for some ignorant and dis-
eraced, but still cherished object, who
has forfeited his liberty TO satisfy the
claims ofjustice. fs v Hfgf
Ny predecessor, in his last annual
message, among other things, recon-
mended thorough revision OF The schooi
laws. He remarks: "The law which
now processes 10 regulate this system has
been in force for macy years. I, has
undergone many alterations; is printed
in many different volumes ofthe Statutes,
and is thus made difficult 10 be found,
and still more difficult to be understood
by the great majority Of persons whose
duty i processes TO point out.' @dt
fully concur with him in opinion and
the entire subject Is earnestly and respect
fully recommended to the early and
deliberate consideration Of the General
Assembly, with the full conviction, thar
the people Of Ohio will cheerfully snbmis
to any reasonable burtbens thar may be
imposed, in aid Of the school fund, and
which shall be faithfully applied 10 the
purposes rf common schools. believing
as they justly do, that i would relieve
them from other burthens, in a measure,
which are now levied to secure the faith
ful and prompt administration OF penal
laws. M, NJ '@e'1
Another subject Of very great con-
sidera,ion and regard in every humane
aud sensible community is that ofsui,able
accommodation for tho insane, blind,
deaf and dumb. Tie Constitution dec
lares that institutions for these unfor:una.
te classes in society shall always be
fos,ered supported by the State. OF the
management Of these institutions, tho
past year, there is no complaint. They
have been conducted with ability, in
tegrity and skill. For full particulars, I
mus, refer you to the several reports
which have caused TO be laid before
you, and recommend them 10 your con.
sideratior, and the institutions TO your
liberal support. Neither is il believed, BY
any means, to be adequate for the accom-
mediation of all that common Justice re-
quires should become iis donates. Ac-
commodaiions for the insane are ,roefnlly
deficient! II is certain that but small
portion Of those equally entitled, can 10
received into the Lunatic Asylum for
want Of room. For this cause, alone,
numerous applications, and not unfre--
quently attended with distressing circums.
fances, are rejected. It Is believed by
those who have paid attention to the SUBJ
jec,, that insanity has increased over pre-
viously existing periods, within the last
few years; the reason for this increase
does not appear TO be will ascer,ained,
when il is shown by the most incon,ro-
vertible statistical tables, that so large a
proportion Of those who are received al
an early stage Of the disease, at the ASP
lums. provided with suitable accommoda-
tions. aud treated with kindness aud care,
are entirely restored, every feeling OF
humanity, and, certainly, obligations Of
duty 10 this unfortunate class of our peo.
pie, should prompt us TO early action i'm
their behali-they should ba supported
al the expense Of the, State, and Ii 10
worthy, a. least, Of serious enquiry,
whether any one should be turned, out,
as incurable, for confinement il private
dungeons, OF the annoyance Of friends.
There may be hope whilsshers is l;fs.---
This is proved by the reports Of every
institution for the Insane, Of hong and
respectable standing, throDghoni The
entire Union, Butif cure o. improve
ment is wholly opi ef,he question, shs
maniac IS, nevertheless. 4 human hsing,
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