The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-11-18

| y HASSsu&Es
\ We have received copy of this docu
ment, but it is too long to publish. A
a whole, it is manly, straightforward an,
independents and will doubtless be vel
received by the people. The followin.
is brief synopsis Of its contents N
\ The first portion Of the message recur
TO the subject of the constitutional amend
ment known as the tenure of office amend
ment, which was inserted by the las
Legislature and it being composed O
| the same members, who submitted it &c
the people, he is of the opinion that il
could not be considered the next succeed
ing Legislature; and therefore, recon
mends that the present body insert il
again in order that contrariety of opinion
may no longer exist, nor its validity re-
garded doubtful.
LEvEEs.-A considerable portion of
the message is devoted to a consideration
of the present leyee system. He pre-
sents his views at length upon the sub
ject, and alludes to a suggestion that the
State ought to issue her bonds in behalf
of the work. To this, however, be is op-
posed. -
RALRoADs.-Upon this fruitful topic
he makes many suggestions; and recon-
nends that tax one-fourth of one per
cent, be assessed upon all taxable prop
erty, Except that portion of the State
embraced in the levee district, and ap-
piled to the construction ofrailroads now
progressing, so insure their speedy com
pletion. He recognizes and dwells upon
the Importance of the Gulf and Ship Is
land railroad. The whole of his message
with regard to this subject, is well worthy
of perusal, as it contains many important
facts.
EDUCATIoN.-He refers in flattering
terms to the State University, and pre-
diets for it brilliant future. The law
department is also spoken of as depart
meut OF the institution which affords I'M |
usual facilities to those who intend study |
ng law.
CANNON ScnooLs.-This subject is
ably treated, and he advises the appoint
ment of Superintendent, whose duty it
shall be to travel over the State, and /
direct the courses of study in each. The
erection of normal school for the educa.
ion of female teachers, is earnestly adj
v0cated.
MILTIA.-Owing to the disorganiza.
ion of the militia until the recent cleo
ion, he is unable to lay any positive in
ormation before the people. The APP
continent of an Adjutant- General, with
salary of $4,000, is the peculiar feature
# his message. He advises an appro.
'ria'ion of $1,000 to supply the present
|eficit of the armory. /
The GEOLOGICAL AND AGEIcuLTrR,L
SURVEY of the State under the Supcrin- !
Evidence OF the Geologist, Prof. Hilgard q
rapidly advancing, and the standing c
of S3,005 is desired to be c
alsed to s4,5O0, for prompt and sat Il
tactory prosecution of the survey. The r
'port of Hon. Alex. II. Arthur has be. t
IRE been referred to in these columns, Ii
nd further notice is Unnecessary. 1t #
deservedly complimented for the valu. c
BILE and important facts which it pres S
1tS. e
The Lunatic Asylum and the Insti- Il
ltlons for the Blind and the Deaf and
'umb, receive his favorable mention.
ld are recommended to the fostarin,r
are of the State.
The report of the Superintendent of il
'e Penltentiary has not yet been sub p
tilted. !
An application on the part of the Fed c
al Government, for the purpose of OBJ t,
ming Jurisdiction of Ship Island, that t,
may be fortified, is transmitted to ths ii
legislature for their action. r,
The Auditors and Treasurer's reports t,
I'VE not yet been sent in. That of the r
treasurer has to be made to the Leyis- 81
tnre, and that of the Auditor requires
be brought up to the LIST day Of No m
,mber. The Governor bears testimony T
the fidelity with which the heads of P
csc departments have discharged the ii
ties OF their respective Offices. G;
Resolutions from the Legislatures of NJ
yeral States have been received; but hi
ne were sent in except those from the
ate OF Texas, which are warmly indoors
by the Governor Those from Maine. !,
Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. are n
nounced as fanatical and incendiary. ~
This is but brief synopsis of some of g. e.
; leading points Of the message. ~
1hougM a Beautifer.-A writer in a.. A.
Home Journal thinks that mental ac- ~,