Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-10-11

aud weak-minded children or youth Of
poor parents. If anything can be done
in any degree, to ameliorate the condi-
tion of that unfortunate class, within the
authority of the General Assembly, ]
have no doubt that authority will be ex,
erted 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 traffic in alcoholic
or Intoxicating drinks. 1t is to be fear
ed that in some parts of the State, al
least, these laws are lamentably neglect
ed, if not wholly disregarded. l respect
fully submit whether some plan may not
and ought not 70 be devised which shall
secure the more faithful execution and
enforcement of the laws.
From source entitled to high consid-
GRAFTON, ! have been requested to recon-
mend that provision be made by law for
the establishing in every town in the
State a public library of suitable and
well selected books, for the use of the in
habitants of the town, under proper reg
ulations. | would recommend the sub.
ject to your candid and thorough exam
nation.
FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANIES.
The people of this State are deeply in
terested in the matter of insurance. A
great amount of property is insured in
and large sums of money are paid to,
foreign corporations. Many Of such cor
porations have failed some have proved
worthless. Our citizens have been and
are still liable to be defrauded and in
jured. The Commissioners, who have in
limited sense this matter in charge, re-
ceive no compensation for their services.
Is not the subject worthy your careful
consideration.
Before closing this communication, /
desire to say, that with profound graft
tude to my fellow citizens for the exalt-
ed position to which their kindness has
raised me, it gives me great pleasure and
awakens a just pride-as | know it does
in the bosom Of every Vermonter-to
cast retrospective glance over the en-
tire history of our commonwealth, and
find that, with SO few exceptions, the
complicated machinery of our system of
government has operated so harmonious
ly, each department being assigned to
able, devoted, and faithful servants.
Those entrusted with the financial affairs
of our State have usually been honest,
vigilant, and trustworthy. The Judici-
AIRY, always the safeguard of the peoples
rights, and the conservator of the peace
and good order Of any community, have
invariably been impartial, independent,
and upright-administering the laws
with an unfinching fidelity, and dispens-
ing justice with an even balance. That
Judiciary, for ability and learning, and
other eminent qualifications, has ever
commanded the high respect and consid-
Grafton of the men of most eminent iu-
ridical ability in this State and the other
States in the Union.
Our Soldiery, peaceable, industrious,
intelligent and patriotic, as citizens, ev-
or ready to shoulder the musket and
buckle on the armor at their country Z
call, from the days of Ethan Allen and
Seth Warner to the present moment,
have shown themselves as daring and in
vincible on the battle field, as they are
peaceful, industrious and patriotic in pri-
vate life. They have deserved and re-
ceived the nations praise, admiration,
and gratitude.
Education, ever the handmade of NOR
ality and religion, has always been fos.
tered and nurtured with parental care
and a mothers affection. The log cabin,
the school-house and the church have
reared up class Of noble men and wo.
men, who have adorned every art, trade
calling and profession throughout the
land, from the honored tiller of the soil
to the dignified and learned physician
lawy er, judge, statesman, theologian-
thereby rejecting high honor on the
State and Nation, till the name Yer.
monter has become, as it were, syn.
onym for worth and merit, and a pass.
port to confidence and respect. May
this ever be her history, and this people
continue that happy people whose God
is the Lord"
need not say that economy, both Of
time and money, will be consulted by
making as brief session as is consistent
with the due consideration of the sew
eral matters that come before you.
l am not aware of any necessity for inn
portant changes in our statutes. Allow me
to ask whether there is not greater danger
Of too much rather than too little legisla
ton? Upon this question would ap
peal to the experience of those upor
whom is devolved the duty of admins
tering the laws. shall be pardoned,
trust, for suggesting that under our pres
ent constitution. requiring only biennial
sessions, increased vigilance should bt
exercised to guard against hasty and in
considerate legislation.
/ pledge my hearty cooperation in
expediting the proper business of the
session. | respectfully refer you to the
reports of the various departments and
to the suggestions therein, several o.
which, without fault on the part of any
one have been unable to see.
JULIUS CONVERSE.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Montpelier, Oct. 3, 1872.