Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-01-09
no new demand upon the treasury for their sup.

sttution exclusively In the care of the state, the
Museum of cOmparatve zoology, which has given
new impulse to the study of natural sciences in the
| United States. II has widened the relations be-
tween our civilization and that of the older nations
1t has from Its very foundation, made the interests
Of education one of its chief objects, to which it
gives increasing attention; giving instruction not
only to special students, but teachers also in the
various branches of natural history. By its influence
II is constantly raising the standard of culture in
Massachusetts, and helping her to retain permanent
ly her commanding position in matters of education
| throughout the country.
The growth of this institution has beenlso remark
able during the eleven years of its existence that if
duly supported il will unquestionaby soon take the
| lead among the great museums of the world. |
would, therefore, both for the interests Of educa
tion and learning at home, and for honorable COM
petition with similar institutions abroad commend
| it TO your liberal assistance.
III Is eminently becoming in us to recognize not
merely the genius and extraordinary endOwments of
the protector of this institution but also the gener
| Gus devotion to science and the Partially which
led him to select this country, and especially this
STATE as the sphere of his invaluable labors; abors
| which reflect the highest honor on himself and on
the land of his adoption raising it to high posi-
ton in the scientific world. We are painfully re-
minded by the present state of his health that the
| time tor developing his great idea and executing
the part OF the work which he has undertaken, is
| both limited and of uncertain duration What he
has to do for us and for him must be done quick
| ly. Let the commonwealth of Massachusetts with
magnantmous spirit meet the generous foreigner
VINO has LETT his native land for ours, and for US
FUSED nattering offers of mighty nation, sacrifice
ing both health and fortune for our Advancement.
Let Massachusetts show the world that genius gen
crosby and science are not unappreciated by her.
WoMAN's SUFFRAGE.
Womans suffrage has recently been the subject of
much public discussion. If brought to your atten-
ZION ION no doubt you will give 1t that considers
non which 1t properly deserves. Certainly that
is no triflng matter which concerns the interests
and duties OF more than onehalf the people of the
commonwealth
The usages, the sentiments and the teachings of
past ages are indeed in opposition to this prin-
Glple, but this is an age of change and progress.
| nfn
ment are also in opposition to the customs of the
majority of nations past and present. We are ac-
customed to examine each questioniindependent
on It's intrinsic merits, and not bound by the
| traditions of the past.
With regard then, to the abstract right it is diff
cult to see why one only should exercise the
| strong considerations why those now excluded
should be permitted to share in public affairs.
| Whatever conclusions, however, we may reach on
TINS point there can be no question that great in-
justice is done to woman by many existing laws,
ana II Is our duty to relieve the statute books of
these relics of barbaric ages.
allude particularly to those laws affecting the
rights of property.
For instance husband inherits all of his wife's
separate personal estate while she under like cir
cumstances will inherit only onethird of his; the
husband can dispose of all his personal estate by
Will, but she can devise more than one-half Of
her separate estate without his consent husbands
separate deed can convey his real estate subject only
to dover and without her consent but her
deed conveying her own separate estate without his
consent is absolutely void The wife cannot convey
her shares in corporation neither can she lease
her separate real estate for more than one year,
without her husbands consent. No such restriction
attaches to the husbands stock in corporations or
leases OF real estate, and while wife within speci-
NED time may waive the provisions of her husbands
WILL if it unjustly deprives her of her proper share
OF his property, yet if she is insane during that
period Of time, no such waiver be made and the
unjust will must stand, so that if the death of her
husband causes her to lose her reason she will with
it lose her just share of his property,also.
Ihere are laws also, affecting the rights of woman
NUh hanp L.,
in the tendereSt relations. The courts have often
shielded her of late years in these matters realizing
doubtless that precedent and the usual strict inter
probation OF laws often bring great injustice to many
worthy and suffering mothers, and lasting injury to
children All such injustice and hardship should be
eliminated from laws and this Is peculiarly your
function. The laws of a state ought to express the
sentiments and opinions of people but our statutes
now fail to do this in many particulars deeply affect
ing the rights of woman.
THE Labor QUESTION.
As the guardians of the public welfare you are
called upon to do everything that legislation can
properly effect to improve the physical, mental and
moral condition OF your constituents especially of
those whose daily toll contributes so largely to the
prosperity of our vast manufacturing interests To
promote this end the board of health are actively
pursuing their investigations into the sanitary
ditlon Of manufactures and the dwellings connect
ed with them.
The bureau of labor is also particularly charged
to inquire into and secure the enforcement of laws
In regard to the schooling of children, and to re-
port on the general condition of the productive in
years, legislation has been wise and efficient in be-
half of this important interest," but there is still
room for advance, and the time has now come to
inquire whether the hours of labor in manufactures
established by law may not be limited with great
advantage to both employers and the employed
Of course, this does not directly affect the question
OF wages, which cannot properly be determined by
legislation. The report of the bureau of labor con-
tanning many interesting statistical statements, will
soon be laid before you for your information.
COMMERCE..
Representing section of the Union deeply concerned
in everything affecting national interests, you cannot
commerce. We grathed last year with the pros.
pect of immediate and efficient action bv the general
committee has examined the subject and reported rec
ommendng that steps be taken to this end yet nothing
from satisfactory result than were since
Although this department Of industry is conducted by
individual enterprise, which should be always encOpr
aged it is peculiarly of national Importance and essen
time of peace, and to SAFETY In time war If
there should occur any occasion in which you may leglt
your prompt attention.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
The people of this state member with gratitude and
pride that they ae part of that nation which the
first to declare that men free and equal Mods
man stands before them the ! Ger OF his fellow Amer
nearly century has elapsed through STRIFE sor
constitution has at length become fixed and Cnthroned
in the hear $ of the people
De athess to their own history If they pause in their
career of mighty endeayOr. With unsurpassed
intercommuncatiOn from the Atlantic TO the Pacific
speaking the same language living under the gem
era laws with ideas of personal freedom hitherto
known by any nation earth they have opportunities
of puhc and general culture ami of social enjoyment
not assert as possible hundred years ago That these
priceless advantages may never be lost this noble
ton, is the work assigned to the present generation
TT men who saved The Union unders and its value We
shall lie recreaut to them and to duty if the
men of this nation is allowed to pass into the
men Mhq VIII acknoWedge fellowship even with those
who in the very dawn-as they imagineoI returning
power are ready to tegr from their resting places the
bones OF the patriot soldiers to whom the nation
Its life in order that the traitors may return to the lands
which they left, TO destroy he nation, and rvet the
longer cherished when the graves patriot dead
shall be lett undsturbed the voice of shall
people divide the minor issues OF the hour without
fear tliat change Of rulers viii destroy the honor and
integrity OF the nation saved at such terrible sacrifices
We rejoice IN The returning prosperity of that part of
our country desOlated by war, hope the time is
not far distant when the spirit of strife shall cease and
when even the RENE ubrance of the conflict shal fade
away. Undoubtedly the interests OF the country
be secured and the highest hopes the people real
We are reminded, not only by our own history, but
also by the terrible conflict raging between Two
mabe value of peace. We not dgprecate strong
~ all At empts to arouse amongst us spirit of hostility
towards other nations The middle of the people
OF Europe look to America as their refuge from tyranny
the darkest days of the rebellion In Great Britain
even amid the extreme suerngs caused by the contnu
ance oil our struggle they cOnst aimed their rulers to OBJ
serve neutrality, and they in the end will compel their
government to render us the need of justice. Upon
us and we should be SLOW weaken their confidence
our magnanmity, give to their opponents the long
sought opportunity Of attaining power and thus ncreas
Ing the danger of war by postponng the settlement of
the questions in dispute between TIE two countries.
Senator's and Representatives:
You meet under most favorable circumstances, i'll "A
state rich with memorials the past strong in resources
fll of enterprise and bes ed with high civilization. The
recent census shows steady advance in her population
in which she compares fvOrably with the states of
tine west Yours is now the opportunity to extend the
application OF those principles of government which
have given to the commonwealth enviable renOwn
Abroad and 10 her citizens at home blessings innumera
Bile.
Let us be faithful to our high trusts believing that
and receive the benedicton OF Heaven.
Fairbanks Piper's Wine of Calisaya Bark and
Iron restores the glow of health to the paid cheek
"Try it,"