New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-03

peleLtiaIies The Legislature lat winter antborHed
The expenditure OF 10000 fer enlarging Auburn
prson but that as well as the other prisons will
lie insufficient 10 meet the demands upon them; and II
il a question, which It will he soon necessary 10
answer, whether shall not be obliged 10 build an
OF her prison here in the Southern tier OF conn
ties Discipline and economy would seem 10 discour-
age tie idea of Increasing the number OF cells IN the
present prisons. NJ,
ber 81, ia;sc ....,.....'.....l,2as 81 AT as%
ipE SEPT 90 itoo............. 4s7 2s1 nt S2i
rs,.l...................i,715 ioei a a,oo
ni.ciarssd by expiration Of
escaped. .i r"~. so 7u 100, III
To,., ...ig 10 asa l3l ae5s
or there IN the Sing Sing Prison on Sept D. ~
rsaa rsesi, I'd dafin, the 20
7o,L......................................... ias
D,chsrred rsIdsned, aud "
y.p,, convict. In SIN, sing Prison on sept a. ~
IRON the foregoing statements II VIII be seen that
the can ngs fall short Of the entire support of the con-
yiets only sii07s OF, and but for the two hres al
SIg Sing the cost Of the support OF that prison would
have been more nearly met There reason to Tea how
ever that owing 10 the stgna,ion OF bsness and me
corfequeni disincnaon ~ contractors TO engage con-
yit labor the most remuneratve prices, that the
current year will be less prosperous than the preceding
ore Hence care should he taken in making provision
for the future les estimates predicated upon the stalls
ii,s presented may for the reasons stated, be iu-
~ fi,ient We have every assurance, however, that
whatever can be- accomplished by economy ana re-
gard for the Interests Of The State will be done by the
prison officers
conducted during The past year at an expense Of
SO. $50 ~ Til rum embraces expenditure, "a
stated by the lnspecors Of oJ Us Tor buildings and
rc,airs. The earnings have beell ISL w. The
ASYLUM WIS oVeucd in February, 81 From that
dnie To- the Uth of September lAsl, ne whole number
OF insane conyicts received o., Ia OF whom have
b,eu discharged, leaving IS in the institution at the
latter date. During the past year ~ Panent- have
been admitted and 10 discharged. OF the humanity OF
al asy lum If this character i Il needless speak.
4 Recommended the last Legislature 10 provide for
reviewing the Chains Of Jacob ID. kngsland sgaint
Clinton State Prison, believing tho award Of
Syqgs9 oil against the State 10 be both excessive and
invalid An act accordingly passed directing the
Governor 10 appoint three Commissioners, to whom all
maiers in difference between the State and Mr. hings-
land -houd bo referred for final adjustment. An agree
meBt was duly executed 10 abide 10y the award Inc
three COMMITS toner's who then appointed entered
urOn the discharge Of their duties, aud after most
thorough and careful examination OF the matters and
claims submitted under the law, they reyersed the
determination of the two Commissioners made IN lt,
~ above and instead thereof decided that the People
have ust aud legal claim against Jacob ID. hngtLnd
OF $3.50 -.
Our Educational System Is jnsy the pride of the
Commonwealth. Granting 10 all thorough course OF
common school instruction NewYork fully recognizes
III. duiy q the educate her children. Depend
ing for their stability and perpetuity, do iusti
and the SdteiV OF ME ana property, upon
nieg ence aud moral worth oshe people, il becomes
matte OF the flint importance 20 retain, uDimpaircd,
far may be, the plan which thus far has been pro-
dnctve OF such inestimabe benefits. The provisions
of our laws they affect the school system gene
rny approved and should be- lightly disturbed IL
IL bad TO commit in financial and political policy,
but infinitely worse 70 do 20 IN matters pertaining 10
tie education and future happiness Of our children.
Although heavily taxed, our people show no DISPOSE
ton 10 avoid for the support Of schools,
and il may be remarked an evidence Of their h6e-
rny that more than 800 900 pad out of tho
public treaauTy annually for thig purpose. The Super
nendent Of Public Instruction Who in the discharge
OF his duty has visited nearly every portion OF the
State. will subpt1o you in his annual report many in
tersing facts aud conclusions respecting the workings
OF the system; and that the improved style of SCHOOL
houses, the qualifications Of teachers and the general
Improvement in other respects, have proof toat
these educational advantages appreciated by the
| people.
Of the Regents Of the University, IN condition OF
advancing prosperity. Their reports for the last year
show increase Ia the number of pupils those If
the preceding year, and advance in the conrse Of
instruction. They furnish an education well adapted
TO the practical purposes of lfe and provide,
pecially for the rural districts large portion Of the
tearbers Of the common schools
The colleges, hli that contributes TO the highest
Classical and scientific education have attained high
position, thus relieving ctizens from the necessity
Of sending their 10 the institutions OF other States
The Secretary of State will submit 10 YOU his an
nual report embracing the statistics Of paupersm a.
shown bv the returns to his office; Of the Superinand-
ente of the Poor Of the several countless and also
his ANIMAL report on the criminal statistics Of the
State.
! Our present banking capital il larger than ever
before il having reached an aggregate of ST.! ,a3i H,
addition Of sS U7 during the past fiscal year. The
increase Of bank-note circulation during the same
period was 81 i53 5A The details Of Free Bank.
ing system having been subjected, during period of
more than twenty years. to such amendment expert
ence has from time to time suggested, it is now in
pretty general favor with the community, and, rs a
systen IL undoubtedly Ear preferable to any former
one.
During the recent financial panic, occasoned by pc
York, In view Of the important bearing it would have
upon the bupsss interests Of the country adopted the
enlightened policy Of very considerably increasing their
discount lines. The wisdom Of this course was folly
ynaieated by Tho marked relief taHordsd 10 To CON-
pasity.