The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1872-01-18

Society. am more than ever convinced Of It's
utility from conversations hal with Hon. j. L.
Dodge Statistcian OF the D. pariment Of Agriculture
and editor Of the reports therefrom- In those re-
ports he publishes . concise abstract OF the most
importaet features of the annual ports from Agr.
cultural organizations Of such OF the States
them TO be published and sent TO the Department.
He also coliatss from such reports, and srom inor-
nation otherwise officially communicated by CO.
operating Societies. series of Current Facts in
| Agriculture, ~ and Recent Farm Experiments,
the whole having through the Department reports
awide circulation. thus giving in a permanent
shape record OF agricultural progress and also
acknowledge concerning, the productive cspabiii.
ties Of the State, which cacnot fail 10 I've highly
beneficial.
cultural Society for suggestion which may become
valuable TO the agricultural commercial, manuise-
turing, and other interests of the State; namely
that 4 small appropriation be made 10 meet the IN
eidenial expenses which would necessarily be in
CURED by permitting the Professor OF Natural Sci
ence in the State Agricultural College to take his
class into the field from time TO Tina, TO make
Geological reconnaissance or physical survey of the
State, with view TO give practical instruction 10
the class and at the same time, with but little
Penss, make public IN an authoritative and attrae-
tive shape. information which VIII be conductive
o the developmon. OF the state.
INTERNAL IErRovENEyTs.
In 4 former message | said:
at is to be hoped that the railroads 20
be constructed through the undeve!oped portions Of
the State may receive land grants from the general
Government, made in such terms TO protect the
rights of the pioneer settlers and yet enlist capital
in the construction of the roads. The advantages
DEVELOPED, are daily made more apparent by pro-
noting the discovery and availability OF new
sources OF weaith-quarries of building stone o:
traordiniry qualities, marbles of beauty Unsur-
passed, mines of coal and mineral pigments of ex-
eellent quality. salt, gypsum and numerous other
commodities, the presence Of which was before I'M
known or but hitie res,rdSd, These elements OF
wealth 10 be made available must be rendered easy
of access from the nature the western portion of
state this can only be accomplished by the con-
struction OF railways; and it seems in accordance
with equity that the general government should aid
such enterprises by reserviuy the even numbered
sections, and such Of the Others shall have been
settled upon prior TO the grants, as homesteads for
the pioneers, and devoting tie residue the pro-
ceeds thereof aid in the construction of the
sary lines of communication. Certainly such
policy is better than TO place the burden OF con-
struction upon the pioneer citizens OF local munich
palities, who, effect the object, must suffer ruin
Gus discount upon their securities issued ior the
purpose.
/ recommend that yoa discouItenance mani
fest tendency TO apply for special legislation 10
able towns and elites 10 subsidize manufacturing
establishments, any kind OF private enterprise.
1 believe the establishment Of manufactures TO be
conductive TO the highest prosperity of the State,
but special enactments subsiiiz.ng them apt 10
contain provisions detrimental 10 the rights OF citi
zens il not absolutely unconstitutional. The best
way encourage manufactures is 10 iesis,ate
make taxes light, and invite the influx of Capi
tai and its investment at reasonable rates. II is
thought by many that revision o Our collection
laws will tend 10 that end.
THE PUELIC SERVICE.
The public is entitled 10 the service Of citizens OF
intellectual oapaeiiy, unwayerins integrity, and
untirlng energy, Many such men serve the State
through motives of patriotism, and love of honor,
or personal distinction. Justice and sound public
policy dictate that they should lie given compensa-
lion sufficient TO secure, during the term oftheir
service, Personal comfort, provisions for the re-
spectacle support their families, and the edura
ton of their children, without drawing up,n their
private resources; otherwise the best Of men may
be deferred from holding office, greatly 10 the det-
riment Of thu state. public servant, lacking
either capacity or interty. might cost the people
in one year than would require 10 pay conpc-
tent and satisfactory salaries 1.-THE right in
the right places tor many years. The best gov
eminent is the cheapest; true financial reform con-
publie srlares, but in properly adjusting them to
correspond with the duties of the office. The
State is not poor enough to be misery, nor rich
enough TO he prodigil. The people OF this state
ability of the judiciary. The Judges of the SUI
preme Court should have more adequate compen-
saion for their ardueus and important labors; and
/ think that most of the District Judges need more
work as well as more pay; consequently recon-
mend that, instead Of augmenting the number Of
Districts as the population OF the State increases
and spreads new territory, you adop. the poll
ey Of redistricing the State, as to make equi-
table division of the business between the existing
number of Judges, and incr ase their salaries suf-
cent TO justify them in holding court throughout
the year.
/ believe that a constitutional amendment should
be submitted providing that instead Of the present
per diem alos ance, members Of the Legislature be
Iaid yearly salary commensurate with the inn
portanee of their services; this would only be jus
tioe to the legislature; and benefit would accrue
to the public interests from the fact that
full delberation would be secured. have ohser wed
the working of the present system during several
years service in the Legislature, and the executive
al.
ness is left until the last few days hours, then
hurried through, that the adjournment may take
place at the end Of fifty days session. The Sec
Rotary of State, in his report, very properly calls
attention to abuses in the Engrossing and En-
rolling departments; but in NV opinion, many, il
not most Of the and crudiies of legislation,
arise from the fact that in the hurry at the last
hours, when most of the bills come up for conside-
ration. it is moved s'that they be considered en-
crossed and ordered to q third reading now The
motion carries. and they read third time and
passed. Sometimes, 1 am told, several pass upon
a single calling of the roll Certainly, correct leg
islation is not TO be hoped for under circumstances
SO unfavorable to deliberaton and examination.
This being remedied, believe wisdom would die
tate the policy OF having all engrossiny aud ENROLL
ing of bills done under the supervision of CLERKS
chosen for their competency, and authorized To
choose their subordinates, being responsible for the
correctness OF their work. But the first requisite
10 secure symmetrical laws and proper legislative
records, is the adoption of system Of business OBJ
waiting the undue pressure OF work at the close Of
the session. The Legislature which succeeds in
such reform viii hCve done the state : great ser
vice.
MEECESAIY POLITICS.
The corrupt Use OF money in elections Of all
kinds and the consequent population and denIorl-
lization together with the fact that legislation and
administration have sometimes been influenced by
corrupt appliances, demand and are beginning To
receive the attention of upright officials and patri
otic citizens throughout the nation. In this State.
the laws upon the subject Of bribery seem to need
revision, to destroy, far POSSIBLE, any commu
nifty OF interest existing between the guilty parties
inducing both TO keep the offence a secret, and
making il difficult To obtain evidence for the con-
yiction OF either. In other States effort is
being made TO Obyiate this difficulty by eXempting
one OF the parties from legal penalties, that his les
timony may be used against the other. believe
much good may be accomplished in that way; and
| therefore recommend that law he amended
that either of the parties in such crime by becon-
| ing witness for the State against the other, or
Others, shall be exempt from punishment Tor that
| offence The givers and takers of brides are gene
rally well known to the public, bu; escape eonyie-
tion through the fears of punishment entertained
by their partners in guilt. Those fears being
| moved and either of the parties placed at the
| CIV oil the other, confidence inspired by mutual
I baseness and liability TO the same penalties would
be at an end both parties would fear 10 begin sueh
| criminal negotiations, and venal politicians be-
come comparatively powerless.
The practices of the time seem also To demand the
passage Of an act prohibiting any. one from using
money or property TO the election of himself
| or any other person, except for the expense Of
| holding public meeting, and Of printing
and circulating ballots, hand-blis and other papers
previous TO the election The frequent appearance
| Of money, an element OF corrupt political power
| is appalling to patriotic and thoughtful men every
| where. Its tendency is to create and perpetuate
an oligarchy of the very wealthy and inscriptions
| with their base and mercenary adherents. But
this danger properly understood is but loud call
for fearless and vigorous resistance. A people is
| only worthy of freedom while viglsnt in its de-
fanse. No prejudice should be created against the
possessors Of wealth. but they must be taught that
it cannot be used corrGpty, political power, to
| imperil liberty, with impunity.
Just law is also needed to secure the Eeurality
of corporations in all political contests Those
CARNATIONS OF associated capital entitled TO and
must receive such protection as is consistent with
| the proper object of their creation and consonant
| with the public good. Nothing more than this
| should be asked, nothing less granted. recon-
| that any corporation against which il shall be
! proven that money has been contributed for the
election OF defeat OF any candidate for any public
Office shall forfeit its charter; and that all manag
ing officers Of such corporations il residents Of this
State shall lie DISTINGUISHED and if residents
they shall be rendered incapable Of doing any off,
cial act within the Jurisdiction Of this State. II i
a fact well Known that all the money corruptly ex-
pended, either by individuals corporations, q
influence elections official actions Of any kind,
is retaken with frghtu usury, not from the gull,
| recipient but from the innocent public. unwiseiy
placed in the position Of his endorser. The polit.
teal Shylock. worse than he of Venice, seeks the
life Of the STATE by demanding, in addition tC
thrice the number OF his ducats, the pound Of flesh
from nearest the heart Of the surety. The plaines
mands Of public deceney, to say nothing Of patri.
otism, require that these gigantic wrongs shall b,
reneded. The attention Of grand juries and pub
eic prosecutors should be pointedly directed to th
duty.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
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