The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-01-16

account Of the condition Of tho School, it,
and importance. Thee 70
poru win Be submitted to yuu, for your cx-5
animation, and viii furnish you with infor-
nation OF the school in detail. II will be
noticed that there Is deficiency IN the cur
rent expenses for the year ending March
81, 1857, Of five thousand dollars. This
deficiency, IL will be seen, has mostly arisen
from an under estimate Of the number OF
inmates for the preceding year. Unless that
deficiency shall be supplied at an early day
the usefulness of the school will DO impeded
very much, by the embarrassment II must
necessarily OCCASION.
IL Is believed that all the affairs OF the
school have been managed with rigid econo-
my, perhaps with more economy than its
bsst interests, and the interest Of the State
justify. A rigid economy, in all the de-
partments OF tho school, Is not only desira-
bic, but Is demanded. But il may be
want OF economy To withhold necessary APP
Preparations, when demanded for public OBJ
jects. The attention Of the Legislature is
invited to early action on this subject.
have not been able 10 examine, rs have
not seen, the Report of the Superintendent
Of the Insane Hospital Of the State. For
information OF its condition, and its necessi-
ties. | must refer the Legislature to that re-
port. And commend the Institution to
your liberal and generous care. IL was
founded by the State for most humane
and noble purpose, and is entitled to receive
its support. Its unfortunate inmates APP
peal to the humanity and beneyolence OF
the State, and are entitled to il, from every
consideration that should govern an enliGht-
ened community.
Intelligence Is the sure basis OF free
government. y well-iniormed people is the
only security upon which We can rely for
the perpetuity of our liberties. The Com
mon School is one Of our most cherished in
situations, and marks the wisdom Of its
founders. There is no duty more impor-
tant, than in providing, by just and wise
laws, for the general advancement Of edu-
cation. In a revision of the laws, our
school system, in all its departments, should,
Us am sure it will, receive your careful at
tention. Our schools have always received
the fostering care of the legislature and
it cannot be doubted or justly questioned
that our common schools have much i'm
pruyed within the few past years. Much
more may, however, be accomplished, and
they may be more useful and efficient in ed
ucating the children Of the State. Wise
laws and such means Us the Legislature may
impart will still advance their usefulness.
Schools and Institutions ola higher grade
become necessary for instructing those who
engage in teaching, and for other and i'm
portant pursuits. Their Importance is as
obvious US the common schools, though Of a
different character. So important have they
been regarded, that the Constitution Of the
State requires that the Legislature shall
suitably endow them. The whole matter is
one of deep interest to tho welfare of the
State, and as such is submitted to your care
and attention.
The Report Of the Land Agent will be
submitted to you, and YOU will learn from
il the transactions Of the past year. and the
conditions Of the public lands, and Of all
that relates To that department. have
not had an opportunity to examine the
same.
The present system Of managing our
Lands on the whole, 80 Ear as am able to
judge, is wise and proper. The best inter-
ests OF all require that the timber lands
should not be put into the market in guam
titles beyond the actual wants OF the COM
munity. Ii is believed the laws now regu-
latIng the sale of the public lands, answer
all present necessities. II, however, any
measure can be devised which shall induce
the settlement of the lands suitable for az
ricultural purposes, 1t will commend itself
10 and should receive your cordial action
We have vast tracts OF land of unsurpassed
fertility, and when made productive by the
husbandman, will add much to the wealth
and power Of the State. If that can be eff
tected by any reasonable system Of Lsgisla-
! ton, il Is surely desirable.
Ii will be seen, on examination of the
law, that the charters of all the Banks in
the State will expire on the first day oil
October, 1857. The subject orthcir rechar-
tor will invite your early attention. The
system of Banking in Maine, as u whole,
has proved a safe one for the public. Ma
losses to the public have taken place, it is
believed, which cannot be traced to viola.
tIOu VI TIC cIlrlN, VI lcNtcI, VI NhS law
Such additional safeguards as time and ex-
perience shall have proved to be necessary
for the safety of the community should he
added. Ii may be deemed expedient to de-
signate some officer, by law, who shall dc
liver TO each Bank blank bills, duly coun-
tersigned and registered, which shall cOnsti-
tute the circulation of the Bank; and also
to determine by law the amount Of bills to
be thus delivered.
Having resigned the oficeof Senator from
this Stats IN the United States Senate, to
take effect on the seventh instant, il will be-
come necessary for the Legislature tn make
an appointment to supply the vacancy thus
created. The duty win also devolvc upon
you to make an appointment Of Senator for
six years, from and after the fourth of March
next, when the present term will expire by
Constitutional limitation.
Ii will become my duty, and shall with
great pleasure cooperate with the Legisla-
ture in all measures to secure and advance
the prosperity of the State. If any facts
shall come to my knowledge, demanding
your consideration, the same will be duly
and promptly communicated.