The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-03-29
FROM FRANKFORT.
FRANKFORT, March, 81.

last night at l / o'clock.
During the last few days of the ses'
sion, both Houses worked arduously,
and with more than ordinary unanimi-
ty. All seemed TO recognize the i'm
portance Of getting through with the
importa1st legislation which was then
before both Houses.
Bills were passed providing for the
better regulation of the different Luna
tic Asylums. kentucky has done
well in providing for her unfortunate
citizens of which every good citizen
should be proud. Her Asylums for
Lunatics, and for the blind; her In,
situations for the Predetermined. are
probably not excelled, if. equaled by
any other state in the South and West.
. A bill was passed by the House,
giving employees and operatives on
railroads prior lien on the net earn
ings of said railroads for their services.
A bill was passed providing for the
reorganization of the L. P. & s. w.
R. R. Company, when sold under exc
cation. -..s.-.-
The Penitentiary has been the sub
ject of much discussion, and many
projects have been introduced to afford
relief, which have failed to bring about
unanimity of action. A bill, however,
has finally passed both Houses, appro'
priating So, 500 to ventilate and put in
order the old cells, and another aprro'
priatiOn of $4,000 to erect new cells
within the present walls. This, it is
thought, will furnish plenty of room
for convicts until relief will be obtained
by the operation of the law, just en-
acted, increasing the amount consti-
tuting grand larceny. The general
appropriation bill, as passed by the
House, was amended in the Senate, by
increasing the per diem of officers and
attaches of the two Houses, which
amendment the House refused to con.
cur in. A committee of conference
was then appointed, which reported
back, at last nights session, a compro.
mise bill, which was adopted by both
Houses.
Immediately after the adjournment
of yesterdays morning session, the
House was called to order by Hon. o.
c. BOwles of Pike county, when Col.
Preston, Representative from Trimble
county, addressed the speaker, and in
behalf of the members of the House Of
Representatives, presented fine silver
service. consisting of 10 pieces, to Mr.
Speaker Stone. The presentation
speech was appropriate and eloquent,
and was responded to by the Speaker
in a pathetic and well-timed speech
eyincing deep emotion as he thanked
his fellow>representatives for this man
Hesitation of their approval of his con
duct as presiding officer. Both wer'
listened to by the members, and tn,
visitors in the crowded lobbiesr will
marked attention. The service was ,
most beautiful collection, and upon thu
two largest pieces we're suitable inscrip
tons. The cost of same was abou
s160, which was made up by the mem
bers of the Lower House.
But little was done at the night ses
sion, except to pass the appropriatiOs
bill, and receive communications from
the Governor. Just before II o'clock
q message was received, announcin,
that he hand no further cOmmunca
tions to make, when the Speaker arose
and after an appropriate address refer
ring to the work which had been done
with an expression of thanks for cour
tesy and kindness from all, he pro
nounced the house adjourned withou
day.
The kindest feelings prevailed anon,
all, and hearty hand,shaking vas in
dulged in as they separated to meet
probably, no more. This morning
members were seen hurrying to tn
railroad depot, and are now generall
on rapid transit to their counties an
homes, where they must meet thei
constituencies, and give an account c
their stewardship. The work of tn
general assembly is done, and passe
into the history of the Commonwealth
This closes your correspondent
notes from the Capitol, and he no,
returns tohis county and people, wish
ing for them and the HERALD, grea
success in the coming future.
Fellow-citizens, you did me the hon
or to make me the Representative {
your county, which position / accepte
with feeling sense of the responsibilit
that would rest npon me. In return
ing to your midst, / feel that / hav