Mississippi palladium. [volume] (Holly Springs, Miss.) 1851-1852, 1852-01-22
THOMAS A. FALcoNER, PUBLISHER.

l>aC ol SOutiitIu generosity. Icief lG
an asylum for the deaf and dumb. The
poor mute who is permitted to gaze
upon the beauties OF nature, but whose
ears are forever closed TO the sweei
melody which Providence has ordain
ed, to gladden. the human heart, and
whose tongue has never learned to hold
social converse with his feIlow-creat-
ures, or even to unite in praises to the
Most Highs subject to claim oul
anxious soiicitude, and prompt US to
some action TO aneliorate their condi-
ton; whilst they can only be taught
to appreciate the beauties OF Provi-
dence, and the scheme of Redemption
by teaching them to read. Let us not
withhold from them this exalted privi-
lege, so fraught with happiness to all
who enjoy its kenefts; and, whilst
they can only converse with their fell
low-creatures and enjoy that social in
tercourse SO necessary TO the happi-
ness of all, by learning to write-let
Us do something towards unstopping
the ears of the deaf, and making the
dumb to speak through the medium OF
the pen.
would, therefore, recommend that
small appropriation be made, similar
to the one made for the benefit of the
Blind, in order to employ Il teacher or
teachers and found a school, for the
benefit OF this class OF our people,
which may be changed or enlarged as
circumstances may hereafter require.
And with this additional Institution the
people of Mississippi may Justly feel
that they have done everything which
could be done by Legislative enact
ment 10 educate the poor; and ameiio-
rate the condition of the suffering and
afflicted.
In view OF the intimate connoxion
for the Blind, respectfully suggest
that the two might be blended under
one general supervision, thereby les
sening the expense to the State, without
detriment to either.
ii the session OF the Legislature Of
1916, much alarm prevailed on the sub
ject of the small pox, aud by the act
of 2nd March, 1916, a vaccine depot
and agency was established at the city
of Jackson, with an annual salary of
S4e0 10 be paid to the agent. The
causes Tor this alarm have long since
passed away, and the report of the
agent, which is herewith transmitted,
will show that the State is expend;ng
u sum of money wholly disproportion-
ed to the necessities OF the case, the
vaccine matter being accessible to all
at triIiing expense. Therefore, |
submit to the Legislature the proprie-
ty of abolisfling the office of Vaccine
Agent, and saving the expense in fu-
ture.
In many of the Reports herewith
transmitted there is nothing which re-
quires special comment In reference
to the Penitentiary, | would suggest
the propriety of adding machinery
equal to the capacity OF the building
and engine, for the purpose of manu-
featuring cotton and wollen goods
This will necessarily lessen the guards,
the inmates will be confined within the
walls of the prison, and the employ
ment of the convicts will rot only be
more profitable to the State, but, from
the nature of the employment, they
will cease to compete with the honest
and hard-working mechanic, who dill
gently labors for the support OF a fam
lily, and who is everywhere estimated
as being amonst the most useful men,
bers of society. The highly intelli-
gent gentleman who for four years
past has had the superintendent Of
the State, prison, has labored unceas-
ingly, not only to employ the convict
labor in way to promote the best in
terests of the State, bat to provide, by
all possible means, for the health and
security of the prisoners, and for as
much of personal comfort as was COM
patible with their situations. The true
object OF prison discipline is the refor-
nation of the convict and treat him
with humanity: to give him such NOR
al and religious instruction as his stu
alton affords, and TO make him feel
that, although degraded by convic-
ton. he is still i man, with hopes that
reach beyond the term of his impris-
onment, and is believed to be a policy
not oniv dictated by humanity, bat
one which springs from due regard
10 the best interest of society.
BY an act OF the Legislature, passed
on the 18th February, 1850, the Gov
ernor was authorized and required to
purchase block of stone, of apt aud
suitable dimensions, for the Washing
ton National Monument, to be suita-
bic inscribed, and presented in the
name of the. State to the National
Monument Society.
This duty has been promptly and
cheerfuIly performed by Dly predeces-
sors- The stone has been prepared
and forwarded in the name of the
State to the President of the Society,
with the following engraved upon il,
in deep Roman letters; "The State of
Mississippi to the Father of his Coun-
try, A. d. 1851" and also The Coat
OF Arms aud Great Seal of the State.
Thus has the State OF Mississippi, be-
sides her sister States of the coafede-
racy, contributed TO rear monument
to the memory of George Washing
ton.
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