The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-01-17


This deduction from the Commonwealth
attorneys earnings to be made up from
he public treasury.
TAXATION FoR CORPORATIONS.
The constitutional power Of the Lcgis-
ature to grant to local communities aud
tie right, after an affirm
,tive vote Of the citizens, to subscribe
.tock to corporations admits Of grave
loubt, though an unbroken line Of decis-
ons, from Sack ~. May'riUe aud Leripg-
on Railroad in 1872 TO the recent case
IF Shelby County Court ~. The Cumberland
mud Ohio Railroad Company, ailirms the
existence Of that power. Whilst he will
not call in question the constitutional
power Of the Legislature 10 grant the
power above referred TO, nor will ignore
the prccedents that have been set, the
Governor advises the Legislature 10 be
very cautious in granting such powers.
lie agrees that the majority should
be limited to the ordinary function Of
government, and that it is exceedingly
dangerous when ii invades the rights Of
property and votes away the fruits of
honest toll under plea of developing the
"Can any number Of men lie
empowered to cucumber their
neighbor's property for a third or half Of
its value, in order to build n railroad
If 50, then is property held by a frail
tenure indeed
The influence of the negro vote in i'm
posing such taxes is considered. Whilst
but a small amount of bonds issued in
favor of railroad enterprises in this State
have been misapplicd, it behooves the
Legislature to guard future bills against
such dangers.
THE PENTTENTIARY.
This institution has been enlarged
and the new buildings are nearly com
pleted.
The Penitentiary was established in
1898. II was conducted by the State till
1928, the keeper and assistants being ap-
pointed by the Governor. This proved
to be constant and increasing charg,
upon the Treasury. Then the pcnitcn
tiary was run in partnership with indi
viduals. The individuals made money
hut the State lost. This system wa
pursued till about 1875, when the lcas
ing sysiem was adopted. This has proveC
to he more costly to the State than any
other. From 1856 to Oct 1872, the cx
cess Of expenses over earnings by th'
pcnitentiary has been 1896, 6,937 -. Tn,
Warden system pursued in Ohio is rec
commended. BY this plan the Wardeni
are paid certain salary and have No
pccuniary interest in the labor of th'
conyicts. In Ohio the penitentiary pay
n revenue to the State.
STATE HOUSE or REFORM.
The buildings were completed las
September and ready for it, inmates. /
is intended to receive there only juvenil,
delinquents.
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
The Eastern and Western Lunati'
Asylums, Predetermined Institute, Dea
and Dumb Asylum, and the Asylum TO
the Blind are in n gratifying condition
These institutions consume more thai
one-third of the revenue of the State, ye
a generous and sympathizing people hav
borne the burden without a murmur. |
will be necessary to enlarge the accom-
modations for lunatics, rs many of then
could not be taken at Asylums but hav
been kept in the jails. Inadequate prc
visions has also been made for the idiots
There are idiotic colored persons VIII
should be provided for.
MILITIA.
II is necessary to amend the militi
law 80 as to secure more efficient citize
soldiery. The occurrences of the pas
years make the necessity manifest.
NECRoLoGY.
An'eloquent tribute is paid to the men
ory of Hon. Garrett Davis. The deaf
of Hon. james McCampbell, of Jess
mine, is announced.
INSURANCE.
Attention is called 10 the fact that !
equity, il not in law, the State may b
held to guarantee the safe-keeping an
proper application of the funds which
by law, insurance companies are above
10 deposit in the treasury. These fund
are not cash but consist of mortgages o.
what Is said TO be unincumbered estate, -
said 10 be worth double the money loane
thereon. The deposits may amour
nominally TO millions of dollars but It
impossible for the State TO know their ret
value. In one instance notes and nor
cages deposited by one company wei