The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-01-16

century, from the / ny noulncatlOhs 81 INC
statuaIy laws Of the state, it became apparent
that a new revislof VAS demanded.
The TNenty-si,; tsiicneral assembly, in
1860, provided for the appointment of a com
mission to make such 4 revision.
The Twenty seventh General Assembly
continued the work, the necessity for which
became more apparent upon the adoption OF
the Constitution Of 1870, which changed il
many respects the organic law of the state.
The Twentyeighth General assembly com
pletcd the revision and directed lis publica.
ton. The publication was delayed beyond
the period fixed by law--and almost necessa
rily sO-because Of the brief time given by
the Legislature.
The Revised Statutes of 1874 have been
completed and published, and congratulate
the people Of the State, and especially the
bench and bar, that the general laws OF the
State now in force can be found in one vol
ume and that search, therefore, need not be
made through the session laws Of fourteen
General Assemblies
1t is hoped that the revision of 1874 Is
equal to that OF 1915. There may be defects
in the revision and in the publication. Per
hapS some are OF such grave character us u
require an immediate remedy.
Beyond this | would suggest to give The
revision the test of experience, ana ieaVe inc
work Of amendment TO future legislatures
BANKS.
All general banking laws have been re.
peaed There are banking associations OF
deposit and discount, organized under special
charters, or the general laws before the repeal
thereof doing business in this State.
The Constitution requires that every bank
ing association organized under the laws OF
this State shall make and publish a full and
accurate quarterly statement of its affairs
(Which shall be certified to under oath by one
or more OF It's officers as may be provided by
law.
l recommend such legislation as may be
deemed necessary to carry out this wise pre-.
vision of the Constitution; fixing proper
penalties for failure to report and for max
ing false statement; directing to what Off
Ger Of the State Government this quarterly
statement shall be made, and authorizing
him, when essential to the safety of deposi-
Tors, 10 examine persons-undcr oath if nee
cssary-boOks, papers securities and funds OF
any such banking association.
No more banking associations can be or
gained in this State until provided by a gen
cral law to be approved by vote Of the
people.
This constitutional restriction gives the
few existing banking associations exclusive
privileges and a vast field for business They
are not only doing general business of dis
count, and deposit, but they are trustees of
funds, constantly increasing, belonging to
heirs, minors, widows and aged persons, and
it is the duty ofthe State to see that these funds
are safely guarded and sacredy administer
cd
FISH CULTURE
A number of our citizens are interested in
fish culture, and in stocking our lakes and
streams with the growth of other waters,
This can be done at n very little expense, and
furnish an abundance of cheap and healthful
food.
The United States has established fish
commission to advance fish culture, and this
commission will supply eggs and fry of val
liable fish, taken from the waters OF other
states, to be deposited in CUR rivers and lakes.
Some of the states have organized commits
sions to aid in this work.
| deem this matter of so much importance
as to authorize some legislation for receiving,
distributing, and depositing our quota of eggs
and fry from the United States Commission,
and for the culture and protection Of fish in
our waters.
CENSUS.
1t is important tor the legislature TO pro-
vide for enumel ating in 1870 the inhabitants
of the state, and in connection Herewith to
gather statistics of interest and value show.
ing me commerce, manufactures, farm pro-
ducts, wealth, resources and advancement in
civilization.
The law oil 1915, if in force is inadequate
for this purpose. | recommend appropriate
legislation, and sufficient appropriation to
dcfray the expenses Of this work,
CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION.
Tie Twenty eighth General Assembly by a
resolution authorized the appointment of a
State Board of Managers to represent Illinois
in the International Exhibition to be held in
Philadelphia in 1876 under the auspices of
the United States Centennial Commission,
with instructions to report to this Legislature.
The Board was appointed, and their report
will be transmitted to the General Assembly
when received.
wish to impress upon the Legislature, and
the people of The State the importance and
magnitude of this International Exhibition.
1t will open on the 10Th day of April, in
commemoration Of the battle OF Lexington,
the beginning OF the revolutionary struggle
it will close on the 10Th day of October, in
commemoration It the surrender of Lord
CORVALLIS at Yorktown, the triumph of the
American arms
Il is inauguratcd IN honor Of the Tooth an
nlversery of our independence, and of the
centennial year of our national existence: anI
TO exhibit to the world our wonderful growth,
development, wealth and resources our arts
and industries cur civilization and national
greatness, and the glory and magnlicencc of
American institutions.
Up to the 18th day of December twenty
two foreign Governments have signitled their
intention TO participate in the Exhibition, and
unofficial adv!cts had been received of extern
sive preparations being made in four others
Tor a large display Of their industries
These governments represent both CONT
nents, and are among the oldest, most power
iul and most enlightened nations ofthe earth.
Illinois should share in the honor and adj.
vantages of this Exhibition, and recommend
such action on the part of the General Assem-
bly, rs will secure 10 the State notable rep
rcsenta'ion Of rs history, industry, AIT,
mechanism, minerals. manufactures and
agriculture