Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-10-10
THE RUTLAND HERALD
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1872.
The Governors Message.

lature, without any elaborate presenta-
ton of argument in any of them. lie
gives a summary of the financial condi-
ton of the State, which indicates a
healthy condition and wise manage
ment on the part of the State Treasurer.
The policy of not anticipating the ma
turing of the State bonds by approprl-
ations for their purchase, is one that Will
commend itself to the people. 1t has
been questioned whether the course that
has previously been pursued was Just
while SO many our towns were in debt
from various causes, but rather that the
State should 80 far at least, relieve them
of onorous State taxation, allowing them
to liquidatc their local Indebtedness.
The State Treasurers report will pre-
sent this question, and it is hoped his
views on the subject, endorsed by the
executive message, will receive the
thoughtful consideration of the legisla-
ture.
The Governors commentator OF the
cause of education and the schools OF
our commonwealth, are timely and wise.
The progress that has been made in the
establishment Of a sound educational
policy. within the past few years, de
mands that this interest, in which each
child il concerned. should be fostered by
every means that is found to be necessa-
ny for its promotion and the enlarge
ment of its blessings to the State. The
Board of Education through its indifa-
tigable secretary, has been enabled to
present such measures as have mate
rally elevated and advanced our school
system within the last three years, and
this is not the time to make any back
ward movement, but rather to enact
such laws as are deemed necessary for
the perfection Of the wholesome system
now operating so tremendously. Espec-
tally is it to be desired that the town
system, as it is called, should be carried
into practical operation. This is impor-
tant for the well being of our system
and its adoption throughout the State,
would make an advance which cannot
be attained under the district system for
a quarter of century, and, in fact, we
fear that no material advancement will
be made until it is adopted, and the rec
concentrations Of the message upon this
subject should meet with the earnest
attention of the law makers.
The subject of various State charities,
as presented by the Governor, is worthy
of attention, and inquiry should be made
if they need encouragement and aid. or
can be made more effective for the pur-
poses intended in their establishment.
The general and financial condition OF
the State Prison, as well as that of the
Reform School, is subject of congratu-
lation, and all the legislation necessary
to make them more practically reforma-
tory institutions should be made. The
ASYLUM for the Insane is an institution
to which the Governor calls attention,
with suggestions as to whether there are
not needs that should be supplied for the
health and proper care of the unfortu
nate class confined therein. We are
pleased to note that the Senate immedi
ately acted on the suggestion of the Gov
ernor. The views expressed in refer
ence to the imbecile or weak-mindeC
children are worthy of action and APP
prevail Additional legislation for thu
more faithful execution of the prohibit
DRY law is recommended.
The subjectot town libraries is worthy
of examination, and the adoption of some
plan for the furtherance of their estab
lishment in every town of the State
Our State has need for libraries for thu
enlightenment of the people and for thu
education of the youth of the State.
The Governor has done we'll in allud
ing to foreign insurance companies
1t is a subject of Importance to thos
who have risks in companies out of TIL
State, and further legislation for tn
protection of the insured is undoubtedl,
necessary.
The Governors message is concise
!. and the various topics presented ar
8. 7orthy of consideration. There are sew
subjects which the people had ex
-, SEED would be alluded to at least, ant
>peintment is expressed in man,
y c.rs that they have not received
passing notice. Among then
'eral railroad law, which tn
we come to consider neces
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