Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-26

| 4ue OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES appOlNt6I luz Luc puIpOS
have chosen a site near the City of Raleigh
which is believed TO be every way lit and advsn
tESeous and they pressing the work will
commendable skill, dispatch, and economy. |
is believed the stockade and the necessary build
ings for the officers and c0nvicts will be ready b.
the first day OF January next, at which time tbs
Counties will experience much relief in sending
their State prison cOnvicts to the penitentary.-
The report of the commissioners will show in de
tail what they have done, and what will be re
quired during the ensuing year to carry on tn
work
THE INSANE ASYLUM.
The report of the superintendent, Dr.. Eugen,
Grissom will show the condition of this institu
| ton. Many important improvements in the ma
| chinory, building and grounds have been made
| during the past year. But the Institution il
crowded with the unfortunate, and there is al
| urgent claim on the humanity and beDevolenct
! Of the State for considerable additions to the
present buildings, or for another Asylum, to pro
vide for d large number of insane.who are now
uncared for. Some such provision should be
made, but it is for the General Assembly to de-
eide whether additions should be made to the
present buildings in Raleigh, or whether another
Asylum should be erected elsewhere. recon-
| mend that liberal appropriation be made foZ
| the support CT the Asylum for the ensuing year
and also for furnishing that bulldog in proper
manner. I cannot too highly commend the Su'
perintendent for the ability and fidelity which he
has exhibited in the performance Of his duties.
THE DEAF AND DUMB AND BLIND.
1t will be seen from the report Of the Euperin-
tendent, w. j. Palmer, Esq, that this institu-
ton is in prosperous condition. For the ses-
sion ending June 80, 1869, there were 154 pupils
in attendance; 126 white and % colored, being
an increase of so over the previous session. At.
tention is invited to the report of the Superin-
tendent. His suggestions as to improvements
FOR the better accommodation of these children
entitled to consideration He has been zeal
and ipdefatigable in the performance of his
duties, and should be promptly and literally eus-
tanned in his efforts to educate and improve the
condition Of those committed to his charge.
BOARD OF PUBLIC CHARITIES.
The Board of Public Charities, consisting Of
Drc E. Grissom, civilian Barrow aud G. ".
Blacknal Messrs. G. W. Welker and 6. W. Ga
hsgan, has organized, by the appointment OF G.
W. Welker President and W. J. Palmer Secretary.
They are making diiigent inquiries into the con-
dition of the prisons and poorhouses of the
State, and the number OF insane, and other af-
dictcd, and at d proper time will present report
to your honorable body.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS.
I transmit herewith the reports Of the Auditor,
the Superintendent Of Public Works, and the
Attorney General These documents contain
valuable information and suggestions, to which
[ invite your attention. These officers, with
others referred to elsewhere, have been assidu-
Gus and faithful in the discharge Of their raspec-
tive duties.
FEDERAL RELATIONS.
The most cordial relations continue to subsist
between the government Of the United States
and the Government OF North Carolina.
The administration CT President Grant is re-
ceving sthe approval OF q large majority Of the
American people. The honesty and economy by
which it is characterized, and its success in
the piighted faith of the nation on
its Gbonds, while it is constantly reducing the
national debt, enttle it to the specia! c0mmen-
dation and support Of all good citizens.
regret to state that the fifteenth amendment,
under which every man would D5 entitled to vote
in every State, is not yet parG-of the Conet-
tuition OF the United States. Tno measure of
justice will yet prevail The colored man in
Ohio or Illinois should have the same right to
vote that the colored man has in North Carolina;
and Justice wall not be done, and the Union will
not have b9=n reconstructed On ali enduring
b sis until THE right IS secured By the Federal
Constitution itself, so as to place it beyond any
changes that may occur either in popular opinion
or in the administration Of the Gitferen. State
governments
tuition of the United States certain persons in
the recently insurSent States are debarred the
privilege Of holding office at the hands OF their
fellow citizens; but the Congress may at Uleasur
remove such disability. There are many citizen.
of States which did not engage in rebellion, who
are technically exempt from this ds&bilIty, but
who were not more loyal to the government and
are not now more loyal than many citizens Of
this State who are only technically excluded
from holding office. l am not able to perceive
tn at citizen of Ftste that did not engage iG
rebellion wis.,, Gy.lt5. ;. led with tha pretended
C0nfeieracy, and did oil he could to discourage
and to paTaliza the national arms,
is nlOc0 loya! or moro deserving Of considers
ton than the Southern Unionists VINO occupied
some small office. not with view TO ala the
rebellion but merely to escape conscri ption.-
There several thousands OF persons in this
State OF the latter class, who were at one time |
supremacy attached to the national government, /
end Who endeavorod il eye>y comfortable
way to avoid fighting agaings :ho govern
,nent Of the United states. but who
are now soured and distressed, because by the
fourteenth amendment the very means they
adopted to avoid doing violence TO their judy
ments and c0neclences have been used TO eX-
cIude them from office. Every citizen OF ti's
at once relieved by the Congress- There ale
several thousands Of others in the State who are
either Indifferent to tho government or opposed
to the acts of Congress by which rhe state
was reconstructed These persons have been
s1relg punished for their acts OF rebellion.
Even it disposed 70 thHart the action Of the Fed
eral or Et&te Government, they are pOTeEless
to DO 50. They c!tated by the reflection that
their IOr1ner slaves hold Office, while they
are excluded. 8nd this reflection is nagnitied in
their minds into tho belief that the national gov
ernmcnt is disposed to pursue and punish them
simple because they had taken an cath TO sup /
port the Constitution OF the United States before |
they engaged in rebellion, while the obligation to !!
support tAet instrument was equally binding up
on ali, and thouaauds upon thousands who never
took the oath. but "llC we're deeply and
hiti y immersed IN the rebellion as they were
are net banned excluded. The nation can at
tora to be mag animOus. After nine years OF
rebellion, and strife and civil Giscofd and social
disruption. and bitterness, a very large majority
Of the people Of North Carolina long for peace
and harmony, and good will. and security for
life and property. But this matter is IN the
aanda Of Congress. The States haze no control
over It. Let the nation show it's power every
,yilere to maintain the laws, to punish those who
may reeiet is authority, ana to sustain the re-
s5t&teA!G securing to their citizens as
thorough freedom, and SO profound peace and .
quiet exist in other States bat let it at the :
same time exhibit that magnanimity and mercy
towards all, which after nine years of conflict |
md strife and i'll will. would so admirably grace |
the freest, the prou1est and the greatest people !
On the face Of the earth.
Ia conclusion, gentlemen, allow me to say
that trust your deliberations will result in good
10 the whole people of the State Let our trust
ne III God, who governs absolutely III the Affairs !
Of nations, that He will override all our councils
FOR good. and that He will shower his choicest
blessings our beloved State.
W. W. HOLDEN, Governor.
Barn, Church, Cotton Gin and Fac
tory burners seem to be plenty in Eastern
North Carolina. That they will eventual
y come to grief, we have no doubt.
The penalty for such crimes is hard work
in the Penitertiary. While We are OPP
posed to the old law Of hanging, we think |
these desperadoes deserve such fate
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