New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-09
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
. YEAR THAT SPECIAL LEGISLATION MAY BE OBJ
TANNED THROUGH GENERAL LAwS-DEFECTIvE
IRRIGATION OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COMPULSORY EDUCATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CESS or THE FISH COMMISSIONERS woRK-A
CENSUS FOR 1875
The brief summary by telegraph yesterday,
covered but few points in Gov Hartranffs message
Among the many subjects on which II touches the iof
lowing will be found OF interest," Tho effect OF the re-
cent panic la the opening topic. The message recon-
mepds I'm general measures for the relief OF tho
ndustres that have suffered The receipts OF the State
for the year. including balance on hand were
Is 659l7s; the disbursements, s7s4o2 The revenues
dverted 10 the Sinking Fund.- 1t stated, are dispropor
onaely large and 1T became necessary for the Treas
urer TO pay the deficiencies OF appropriations out OF the
funds properly due ~ the Sinking Fund or suspend pay
men This condition Of affairs places the sinking fund
Commissioners in anomalous position from which u
ia manifestly the duty of the Legislature TO relieve
them"
Gov Hartranft does not greatly impressed with
the efficacy OF the new Constitution lie says Reform,
il will be conceded cannot be obtained by mere cOnst-
tutional enactment nor by surrounding oihces ana
trusts with additional restraints. All special
enactments are not necessarily bad laws, while 1t may
equally accepted that all general enactments'
not good laws. 1 enOin upon the people OF the
legislation. Attempts will doubtless be made to obtain
special objects through the fundamentally OF general
laws, which, while they may benefit one interest or
locality. might very oppressive to others Let
every citizen who has the interest Of tho State at heart
lend his assistance the Legislature and Executive TO
detect and Illustrate such schemes.
The school system of Pennsylvania appears to be in
unsatisfactory condition. Prominent among the de-
fccts is the Of proper training and other quafca
~ he OF 81
teachers receiving certificates teach during the year.
only S74 were found to have thorough knowledge Of
reading writing, arithmetic, geography and grammar
and that practical preparation for their profession
which insures success" is the startling declaration OF
the Superintendent of Common Schools. Dissatisfaction
also and complaint is made about the frequent
changes school books entaiIng parents
and subectng pupils novel and perpexing methods
acquiring lessons that mystfy than they in
struct. Technical training in schools Is urged. with
reference education for trades and the mechanical
Compulsory education ia recommended for chi
dren not receiving schooling. and especially hat
such children have instruction TO nj them for useful
trades.
Teaching prisoners useful trades and committing their
sentences for good conduct, separate confinement OF
criminals and q hospital for the insane are
recommended. Limitations OF the power TO DO variety
business in the of banks and trust companies
specified desirable and the payment OF interest
deposits by banks OF discount Is discouraged exam
nations and periodical reports should be imposed upon
these institutions. New should Do taken TO
protect the community against fraudulent or reckless
insurance organizations.
The work of the Fish Commission has already proved
great value Pennsylvania. Awaiting themselves OF
of Mr.. Seth Green's patent the commissioners
succeeded Matching at Newport Perry County. where
the peculiarly fitted for the purpose. about
10000 shad which turned into the Junata River
at that point. Two thousand six hundred black bass
were also distributed in tho SusquehanDa Lchlgh and
Juniats Rivers during the months OF July and August
last and through the kindness of Prof Spencer Bard
United States Fish Commissioner. 1890 California
salmon have been planted IN the busque-
hanna and its tributaries. The bass are not
migratory fish and are very prolific. Two or three
hundred were placed i'll the Susquehsnna, near Harris
in the great numbers OF this beautiful and
choice fish that found In the river IN that
vicinity The Matching house erected by the Com1is
sioners near Marietta, and supplied with water from
inexhasble spring, said by those familiar with tho
subject complete its arrangements and furnished
with all the necessary appliances Tor tho propagation OF
fish The capacity of the house is equal 10 the proper
of 600 young fish, and IS susceptible OF enlarge
ment II required
A new census Of the State for 1875, and a geological
with analysis of soils ana minerals, recon-
mended. Publication aud preservation OF colonial
cords are advised. The steamship line from Phil
adelpha declared assured success The Governor
wish to be the sole Judge III granting pru0ns
The destruction Of the State said to be
evil of serious MAGNITUDE. A certain amount OF house
hold property exempt by law from levy and sale
under distress for rent is suggested that
the Of this exemption on the part OF the S0yent
debtor be forbidden by law. The message closes with
tributes to the memory OF the late Gov. Geary, william
NJ Meredith, 1urst, and DR.. Wilmer Worthington,
Secretary Of Board of Public Chartos cOngratu-
Iaes wealth upon the peaceful solution or
national differences in respect to the Vrginius ana ex
presses the painful uncertainty Of the people 10 the
action Congress with regard to the financial aud bus
ness interests OF the country.