Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-01-06

school year on the frst Of June. The effect oi
this arrangement is to beget cpnfuson in the bust.
ness of the several departments of government.
Indeed, so completely 10 this the case, that it is
quite impossible for person not familiar with the
subject to comprehend their operation. sngg. est
the propriety Of commencing the fiscal year for
oil purposes on the first OF December. This won
bring The Canal, Treasury, School and Auditing
Departments into harmonious action, and FENDER
their operations concurrent and simple.
/ have never felt willing To see our fundainents
law changed for light OF doubtful reasons, but I
sincerely believe that when the proper time srri-
yes, it will be wise 90 to amend the Constitution
rs TO require that each law .ball be- passed in a
separate biil, and receive less than q majority
OF votes OF each House, a call Of the Yeas and
nays; TO provide that all laws Of public nature
shall be general in their character, and apply TO
the entire State; that municipal corporations,
vested with all the power the Legislature could
confer, should not have the right TO becume cub
scribers to, holders Of the stock Of other corpo-
rstions to inierdict the cr-atiUn Of debt for any
purpose except war TO unite some other function.
ary with the Governor in the exercise Of the par
doning power.
Ia compliance with the provisions Of the 55th
section Of the last general appropriation law, di-
reciing the Governor "sell and convey the State
Arsenal property in Juniper street, in the city Of
PhsdeIp Iphia," conditioned that the sum Of thirty
thousand dollars should be obtaned for the same.
cause ed notice TO he given, through the press,
that sealed proposals would be received for the
same, AMI naming the minimum price and terms
Of sale. The highest and only bid received was
that Of the Pennsylvania railroad company. ma
ming the sum OF Thirty thousand dollars. There
being other BIDDER, the properly was according
lly conveyed TO that company.
The purchase OF another suitable lot and the
erection Of a new building, presented service %
greater difficulty, the law restraining the entire
lcos, to the price obtained for the old property.
deemed it proper that military gentlemen OF Phil
adelphia should be consulted, as to the location OF
the new building. The general wish appeared to
be the selection Of central site, and at the same
time the erection OF q bnllding Of greater dinen-
sons and cost than the act seemed 10 contemplate.
Recently, however, negotiations have been started
for the purchase Of lot OF ground, which il is be-
Iieved will answer the purpose, and give general
satisfaction $ 10 location.
The Attorney Genersl, as required by an
approved the 18th Of April last, has made diligent
efforts 10 close the eIams of the commonwealth
against defauI,ng agents and public officers. The
result OF his Isbors vii, be communicated 10 you
at early day.
In accordance with the 35lh section Of the ap-
preparation law OF last session, | appointed George
Blsttenberger, Esq 10 sup-rint@nd the removal
of certain distractions out Of the "rsft channel
N the Susqnehsnna river, at Brubaker's island"
He has caused the work To be COMPLETED in a sat-
isfsciory manner, at a cost Of S2i7 so, leaving
Sl02 so, Of the appropriation unexrended, in ,he
treasury.
deem it proper to remark in this connection,
that there are obstacles In the way OF the de-
scending navigation al various points in that
stream, the removal Of which, by the State, would
be but act Of Justice to those interested in the
navigation, in view Of what they have suffered 10
personal comfort and pecunisry profit, con.
49, III
The numerous accidents that have occurred on
the railroads Of the country during the past sea-
son-the consequent destruction Of human lie and
property; the difficulties that have surrounded all
efforts 10 trace these Casualties their true cause
and 70 impose upon the denquents lust tssp2nsi:
specific laws on the subject; and | re,pecrfuny
the measure TO your favorable notice.
II is believed that much could be acc omrlished
for the security Of railroad travel, by additional
prec cautiorary measures IN the direction Of pas
senger trains. Our State, ii is true, has not been
the scene Of so many Of these disasters as some
others; but this may not be the case when speed
shall be greatly increased, as is contemplated by
some of our ra,iroad companies.
Whatever relates to the cause Of education-to
the moral and social condition Of the people, or
to the ameliorarion of human suffering, should
delTberate consideration. All our edu-
catinnal, bene VIOLENT, charitable and refoTmatory
are, therefore, commended TO your
specsl e.se-
The State Lunatc Asylum, situate within a
m lie from the Capitol, s in successful opera
ton and in a most fouris ishing condition, realizing
10 the fullest extent the sangune expectations of
il. amiable and bsnevolrn NJ founder; and IT is but
Just to its accomplished superintendent TO say,
that Miss Dix regards its present organization
and management as .minently proper and skIful.
y pom this Institution tine State has already hes
lowed the sum OF $2O6 ,4s9, and a smal sum may
still be required 10 place 1t in condition Of per-
fect self-relance.
By The ac, of April I, 1853, was Incorporated
The Pernsy wanna training school for idiotc and
Teeble-minded children" To this humane and
benevolent purpose the Lesis a,ure, with the lber
atty which has distinguished the Safe, since
the time of her iustrious and pure minded foun-
der, has extended helping hand. The objec, of
this institution is TO discover humanity in its low
rst condition of mental and physical weakness and
and elevate it TO the dignity Of intelli
gence order and usefulness. Its disinteres.ed and
benevolent founders have merited the thanks of
The christian and patriot.
The House Of Refuge, in Philadelphia, may
possibly require further legislation. The board
Of managers Of that truly charitable institution
are now erecting a spacious and costly building,
into which they expect TO trans fer the inmates of
the old House at an early day. OF all schemes
for the ameliorstion OF hnman distress and suffer-
ing, or for the reclamation of erring humanity,
there is which more iby commend. L..
self TO christian sympathy and support than the
House Of Refuge. Having for its sole aim the re-
formation rather than punishment of The young,
whose offence, vrt~n the result of misfnrfnns
rather than criminal intent; who sin through the
weakness Of moral perceptions, or from impure
associations which so fatally attract the young and
lhoushtless. Icheerfully, ard earnestly commend
This admirable institution 10 vour fostering care.
The report Of the superintendent will exhibit
10 you the condition Of the common schools OF the
No department Of the govern
ment has e6eaier claims upon the General Assem-