The Indianapolis daily herald. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1865-1868, 1865-11-15
The special session Message,


The Governor having failed, In his procla-
nation summening the special session Of the
Legislature, to specify any reason for its a.
sembling, there seems 10 have been consider
able want Of interest manifested and still seems
20 be, I'm 10, 20 much, indeed, that fear but
hope the contrary, that II will, 30 far a. the
public interest l. concerned, be n failure
Several Of the members absent, aud the at
tendance Of others, we fear. will be irregular
on account ~ other engagements.
The House continued the organization Of
the regular session, and the Senate organized
anew. The message Of the Governor has been
delivered, and fails, a we are bound 10 say,
20 give any sufficient reason for the call Of the
extra session. As the debt Is not due. by the
Governors own admission. and as the Journal
his organ, had ,hown long ago. no haste was
required In this matter, and no other subject
before the Legislature was Of moment enough
10 justify the expense Of an extra session. We
eanddly suspect that, n the Governor had
concluded 10 spend his gubernatorial
term In pleasant Misunderstanding European
tour we wish we were able TO take such an one ).
he desired, before parting from his people. to
appear once more before them, upon an occasion
that would enable him 10, and justify him in,
giving them his counsel and direction n to the
political faith and practice they should adhere
TO while he might be absent. and publicly 10
present the chart Of duty and the mantle Of
authority 10 the political Joshua who is TO
command the Republican hosts during the
foreign travels Of his Excelleney. This Is all
well enough, though the parting entertainment
besomewbat expensive. The Governor RECON-
mends the vesting Of the various funds of the
State In the bonds Of the State. which. Of course
Is indirectly advising the raising Of the interest
on the bonds, and increasing the burdens a
the state. IL the creditors a. the Governor
says, took the bonds paying two and hall
per cent. In fair settlement. at that rate Of in.
terest, payable n son after the expiration Of
twenty years a. was reasonably convenient
Tor the state, then that was their contract
and any voluntary increase Of thai rat,
OF interest the part Of the state
may, perhaps. make n speculation for some
body in raising the price Of the bonds. If in
no other way, at the expense Of the taxpayer.
Of Indiana. This is subject requiring fur
ther examination.
Ifthe bonds are suffered TO remain as they
are, the State pays but two and half pei
cent He recommends an enumeration Of tn,
inhabitants; homes for juvenile offenders. IN
institution demanded, we think, by the rapid
increase of crime. which i filling our peniten.
tiaries and jails 10 overlooking, as well n BY
justice and good policy toward young, unhard-
ened offenders. Such ought not to he sent
among old and experienced criminals. nor too
severely disgraced. A Soldiers and Seamen's
Home Is also advised.
Negro testimony and negro pubic school.
are recommended. On account Of the decision
in the case Of Pepper ct al. vs.. The State, in
- md. acase which has just been sustained
in the New York Court Of Appeals, the Gov
ernor properly recommends legislation on the
subject Of official bonds. The restoration OF
the jurisdiction Of grand juries is advised;
also that we be represented at the Paris
Worlds Fair, i'm April next. The mes
sage speaks favorably Of the establish
lishment Of n Normal School. favors paying
the Morgan raid damages. justly compliments
the brave Indiana soldiers, recommends the
trial Of JEFF Davis, is against negro suffrage al
present, and favors admitting Southern States
without that condition being required. but in
prive the South Of large part Of her represen-
taticn till she adopts negro suffrage. etc.
The Message Is well written. is in good tenn
per, but contains nothing new. Ii il good
embodiment Of the general views, every day
expressed. of the Conservative wing Of the Re-
publican party. As he makes no reference tc
the White Water Valley bills. we suppose
they did not form any consideration
with the Executive for calling the
special session; and. we repeat. no sufii-
cient reason is given for its being summoned
OF course, the hasty perusal we have given
the message does not enable u 60 comment 90
critically upon parts Of il as we NAV desire to
TO do hereafter. Ii leaves npon u the impress
sion that the extra session will be failure
but we hope ii may not be utterly so. If. as
Is reported. the Governor is about TO leave for
Europe on account Of his health. we know Of
no better opportunity we shall have for -
doing than now. in all sincerity 10 wish him
pleasant trip and speedy return. with
perfect restoration 10 health and to the public
service.
state Items.
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