Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-10-11


various departments, should in some meas
ure be connected with and becom part
OF tho education of our young men, and
with view TO this end the institutions in
this State in which this science Is taught, /
should receive more liberal pecunlary aid
from the State. | would respectfully ask
your candid attention to the subject. and
take the liberty to refer to The published
report of the doings of the National Aqri-
cultural Convention, held Mt the civ of
Washington in February last, where the
subject is much discussed.
STATE INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITIES.
l am happy to see that by the reports of
the officers Of the State Prison, 1t appears
that the financial condition of that institu.
ton Is greatly improved, and the prospect
is favorable for a still greater Improvement
hereafter. II Is believed the duties of the
several officers have been well and faith.
fully performed. ! respectfully recon.
mend an appropriation, out of the surplus
earnings of the prisoners, for the purpose
of fitting up convenient room in one Of
the unused workshops, TO he used for
chapel for the prisoners on Sundays, and
other occasions.
The Reform School, I take pleasure in
saying, commends itself more and more to
public favor. 1t is believed to be one of
the most valuable of charitable institutions.
Under its excellent management ii IL ac-
complaining incalculable good. For full
statement of its present condition in all its
varied interests, I refer you to the reports
Of the officers having charge OF those inter-
csts.
The encouragement and promotion of
the great agricultural and manufacturing
interests Of the State in their diversified
qualifications, will not be overlook ed by
the General Assembly, if within the range
of constitutional aud reasonable legislation.
That the immense water power afforded
| by our numerous streams should be en-
| ployed in some profitable industries, must
| be apparent to all. In this connection
would refer the General Assembly to the
first Report of thr Board of Agriculture
Manufactures, and Mining, for interesting
and valuable information.
The Asylum for the Insane should ever
be watched with vigilant and scrutiniz-
ing eye. Is it not to be feared that the in
stitution at Brattleboro is wanting in some
respects in those accommodations and ap-
appliances necessary for the health and
proper caro- and treatment of the unfortu-
nate class confined there2 l respectfully
and earnestly call the attention of the Gen
eral Assembly TO the Report of the Com
missioner and his suggestions. On this
important subject am persuaded no mem
Der of the General Assembly will neglect
his duty.
While the State has made adequate pro-
vision for the deaf, dumb and blind, in the
State, it is thought by many that provision
should also be made for an equally unfor-
tunate and equally meritorious class of our
citzens-the imbecie or weak minded
children or youth Of poor parents. Ifany-
thing can be done, in any degree, to ameli-
crate the condition of that unfortunate
class, within the authority of the General
Assembly, | have no doubt that authority
will be exerted in their behalf.
For the purpose OF aiding the cause OF
temperance among the people, laws have
been enacted and are now in full force
| prohibiting the trafiicin alcoholic or intoxi-
eating drinks. 1t Is TO be feared that in
some parts of the State, at least, these laws
are lamenlably neglected, if not wholly
disregarded. I respectfully submit whether
some plan may not and ought not to be de
vised which shall secure the more faithful
execution and enforcement of the laws.
From n source entitled to high considera
ton, have been requested to recommend
that provision be made by law for the es
tabishing in every town in the State a pub
lie library of suitable and well selected
books, for the use of the inhabitants of tn,
town, under proper regulations. 1 would
recommend the subject to your candid ant
thorough examination.
FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANIES.
The people of this State are very deepl,
interested in the matter of insurance. 4
great amount of property is insured in
and large sums of money are paid TO, for
eign corporations. Many of such corpora
tons have failed some have proved worth
less. Our citizens have been and are still
liable 10 be deirauded and injured. Tn
Commissioners, who have in Limited
sense this matter in charge, receive NJ
compensation for their services. Is not tn
subject worthy your careful consideration
Before closing this communication, de
sire TO say, that with profound gratitude Il
my fellow citizens for the exalted position
to which their kindness has raised me,
gives me great pleasure and awakens jus
pride-as l know ii does in the bosom O
every Vermonter-to cast Il retrospectiv
glance over tho entire history Of our com
monwealth, and find that, with so few ex
ceptions, the complicated machinery of on
system of government has operated so har
moniously, each department being assignee
to able, devoted, and faithful servants
Those entrusted with the financial affair
of our State have usually been honest, vigi
I liant and trustworthy. The Judiciary, al
ways the safeguard of the peoples rights
and the conservator OF the peace and goo'
order OF any community, have invariabl,
been impartial, independent and upright
administering the laws with an unfiinch
ing fidelity, and dispensing justice with al
even balance. That Judiciary, for abiiit.
aud learning, and other eminent qualifca
> tons, has ever commanded the high re
, spect and consideration of the men of mos
eminent judicial ability in this State an,
r the other States in the Union.
D Our soldiery, peaceable, industrious, in
| telligent and patriotic, as citizens, eve
ready to shoulder tho musket and buckl
on the armor at their country's call, from
Q the days of Ethan Allen and Seth Warne
: to the present moment, have shown them
selves as daring and invincible on the bat
| tie field, rs they are peaceful, iudustriou
0 and patriotic in private life. They hav
| deserved and received the nations praise
0 admiration and gratitude.
Education, ever the handmade of moral
ity and religion, has always been fostere,