New-York tribune., 1877-01-05


out loss of life
oHIo's SUCCESS At THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.
The Board OF Centennial Managers have completed the
work intrusted to them and it IL a satisfaction to know
that the part taken by the people OF Ohio In the National
Exhibition at Philadelphia highly creditabe 10 the
State The appropriations made by the General Assem-
bly, have been carefully and economically expended. and
when the affairs Of the board closed up balance Of
several thousand dollars Will be left unexpended The
entire number OF Ohio exhibits 1000, Of which $50
received awards proportion larger than was obtained
by any other State for the class of articles The
jury collective State exhibits Individual exhibits not
coming within the line OF their dutics) recommended In
their reports awards to Ohio as follows:
l. For State building the Centennial Grounds. OF
excellent design and workmanship, constructed with ma
eras , exciusvely IRON ONO ana W nj hn %
stone from nearly quarry in the State with glas
2. For large collection. by the state Archaeological
Society Of mound builders remains and other antiqu-
ties relating 10 prehistoric man.
g. For large collection of the vast mineral resources
OF the State with their primary derivatons, and esre-
was, Mahoning, Hooking Valley and Perry County coal
and iron regions also including excellent specimens Of
For complete exhibition of the woods of the State.
For an extensive exhibition OF the cereals OF the
g. For complete display of many varieties of fruits
T. For an exceedingly interesting exhibition Of the
educational system oi the State embracing all depart
ments of education.
g. For large. elaborate, and exceedingly valuable
geological map OF ONO with many excellent features do
serving special commentator.
CONDITION OF CHARITABLE AND PENAL INsTITU
TICNs.
The Board OF State Charities, which retstablished
by the General Assembly at its last session. is rendering
important service. This board has authority what
ever excepting only that it is its duy to examine thor
oughly into the condition and management OF all public
institutions penal charitable, that established by
law administered by officers agents Of the state,
cftr-o utvf ia ais a
this board annually report to the General Assembly
such facts and suggestions deemed important in
relation TO the interests committed to Its care More
nn ana G1 nn the e OF this Sord
IL is believed that the publicity thus given to the Ian-
agcment these institutions Is adequate to the cCrIec-
ton Of all abuses The members Of the board serve
without compensation, and its expenses are small nay
secretary, less than $1,000 commend the report ana
work Of e board to your iay3fape cosdeaoh ., Tho
necessities o' Toe state, there being al TINS ume I'M
tcntiary As suitable accommodations or moye than
1000 intermediate prisons or worKhonscs shoud pe
younger class OF prisoners and those especially VINO are
punished for first ofense aud whose reformation may
ic reasonably hoped for. As warehouses, they should
also be adapted to the Imprisonment of abeodicd va
grants, who I've habtualy by beggay and are becoming
dangerous element only i'll the cities but also in
the agricultural districts OF the state Inc courts
should have authority to project ,he pubic IRON tns
they can and will bc compelled To earn their living IL
Of siatc CHARITIES that several Of the janis III this state
have been condemned by grand iures unfit for
The state Is bound taRe reasonable cac Of the health
of prisoners and especially OF persons detained mere
suspicion OF crime recommends provision Of law that
grand Jury il shall he the duty of the sheriff OF the
comfy to taxi all 1eibSr o as m as he 1a
deem suitable and SAFE and snail nave suihcn accom-
moon- for the purpose, and that the iar aud reason
able expense of tie support ct such prisoners shall De
paid the county SO sending to the county so receiving
the same.
TIE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY COMPLETED.
81, a. ia e he nj
survey proper is completed and that the results of
the work will be entirely ready for publication
before the close of the present year. Some i'm
portant additions have been made il the plan of
the work and $2j 900 will be required to publish
the additional books. The State Board of Agrcul-
turc partly because of the failure OF the Richland
County Bank, has been unable to pay the premiums
awarded at the State Fair The Governor hopes
relief will he afforded the board by the Legislature
He also recommends the suggestions of the Inspector
OF Mines on the subject of establishing depart
ment in the Agricultural College for instruction in
mining and cngineerng.I
CHANGES IN THE ELECTION LAWS URGED.
In my messace to the General Assembly in the year
1865 spoke of The prevention OF frauds upon the cleo
tive franchise important subject then requir
ing the attention of the General Assembly This subject
has OF its importance. The extent OF the evil
In Ohio has probably been somewhat ovcresnated, but
the it exists az ali tends to weaken public con
fdencc IN the balotbox and is serious evil The Gov
erment must in that event pass into the hands OF un
scrupulous Isubm TO your judgment the propriey
Of uch amendments the election laws will provide for
the registration prior 10 the election OF the lawful Noter.
III each ward election precinct OF all the cites OF
the state.
convenience Of voters would also recommend
the proprety Of submitting the people an auendncnt
of the state Constitution providing for holding tc STATE
eectiOn i'm the In which te Presidential election
occurs on the day of the Presidential ele., "a:
conclusion. desire To assure 'pI tlat III 9ii t.
endvors 10 foster and protect to Interests and nights
OF the people ONO you may 'e'Y on my earnest co
oDeraton and that my wishes viii Dc accom-
shcd il under the Divine Providence your legislation
shall be directed tO that CLd. X. B HAiLs'
Columbus Jan. 2, 1877.