Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-01-05
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the vote Of q town with the record of the vote of
such town. in the number of votes, or the names
Of the persons voted for, appeal may be had to
the record. | suggest as an additional safeguard
OF the elective franchise, that, when a return is
fatally defective by reason of any informally, it
may be made lawful to substitute duly attested
copy of the record therefor and, in order to pre-
vent the carelessness 10 making returns by NUM-
cpal officers that might arise from such a provis-
lon that messenger be sent blythe Seci etary of
State to procure the copy of the record at the ex
pense of the town whose officers have failed to
perform their duty.
BEET SUGAR.
10 my address of last year the attention of the
legislature was called to the desrabilty of taking
steps to encourage the introduction of the manu-
iacture OF beet-sugar. An interesting lecture ON
the cultivation of beets and the process of manu-
featuring sugar from them has since been deliver
ed before the State Board of Agriculture, and will
De Incorporated In the forthcoming report of the
Board. Seeds of the best varieties of sugar -beets
aualnaole, were procured and distributed for
tral the past season by the Secretary of the
Board OF Agriculture. Samples of the product
from them have been analyzed and found to con-
tam from seven to thirteen per cent. of sugar; q
result which indicates that by more careful con-
iormity to the approved methods of Guilty ating
them, beets of the best sugar-making qualities
can be produced. Several varieties were raised
ana anaiyzed at the State College and found rich
in sugar.
lac Dominion of Canada has offered O bonus
OF S1OO00O year, for ten years. to the first COM
pany successfully engaging in this manufacture,
ana reliet Of fifty per cent. of the excise duty
on their product. l earnestly commend to the
legislature the action of neightors in offering
bonus as an example worthy TO be followed.
The chief hndrance to the introduction of the
oeet sugar manufacture is the magnitude of the
capital necessary to its successful prosecution.
ihe offer of premium sufficient to afford reim-
pursement for the preliminary Investigations and
extra expenses incident to the establishment of a
new business, would induce capitalists to turn
their attention to 1t. The beginning once made,
do not doubt that the industry would extend
rapidly and widely throughout the State and repay
hundred-fod the bounty which called il into
being.
TIE STATE House.
The pressing need of more commodous. healil J..
ful anu convenient offices and apartments for
carrying on the business of the State, and of an
oiuery % arrangement OF the public archives, books
ana property, where they would be more accessi-
oie' and also protected from fire. unites with the
favorable condition oil the Treasury and the
cheapness OF labor and material, in pointing to
inc present as The proper time for improving and
eniaiglnB the State House. Regarded externally.
the building justly excites admiration by its com
manding site, the beauty of the material of whicn
lecture.
The test of nearly fifty years has disclosed
scarcely flaw in the workmanship emnloved in
the erection Of it,
Some OF the internal features are all that could
be desired The Senate Chamber, and the rooms
assigned to the Executive Council and The Coz
ernor are of ample size, admirably proportioned
anu IN all respects adapted to their respective
uses For the rest commendation is not so much
in order criticism.
The Hall of the House of Repre- septat ives "a
not capaclous enough to admit of comfortable
seats for the members, and of suitable accommo-
datons Tor the public who desire to witness the
proceedings, and is unprovided with ante-rooms
ihe Committee-rooms, where large portion of
the business of the Legislature is transacted are
insufhclent IN number and totally unfit for that
purpose When crowded, as they often are, in
important hearings, the air soon becomes 80 vit-
ated as to seriously endsnger health.
Ihe State Treasurer and Secretary of State
require better facilities for performing the duties
oi thelr of1ces, and for the safe and convenient
oestowal Of their voluminous and important
records.
The Library is difficult of access and ia con.
stantly accumulating stores are overrunning into
such attic hooks and corners rs the Librarian has
been so ingenious to discover.
But It is unnecessary to specify the respects in
whch the state House in its present condition,
fails to furnish the reasonable accommodation
required. The facts are before you. If you seek
argument and illustration, look around you
In 1867 the governor and council under an
order OF the legislature OF that year, engaged
competent architects to make a survey of The
state House and to present plans for its rear
rangement and enlargement. Their detailed re-
port and accompanying designs and estimates
were lald before the legislature of 1868 and are
now IN the custody of the upeiintendent of Pub-
lc buildings. refer you to those documents TOR
full information in regard to the building As we'll
as to the addition proposed by them.
ELECTION OF UNITED STATES SENATORS.
During the recess of the Legislature a vac,ror
has occurred in the representation of this state IN
the Senate OF the L nted States, caused by the
resignation of Lot NJ. Morrill, to accept position
IN the Cabinet of the President of the United
states: a temporary appointment until the meet.
ing of the Legislature was made as directed
by the Constitution. 1t now devoyes upon Won 10
fill the vacancy. The term for which Senator
Morrill, was elected expires with the present Con-
gress and 1t therefore becomes Your further
duty to choose a Senator for the term begin
ming on the fourth of March next
GEORGE WARREN
George arren, the member of the executive
council from the second councillor district died
IN the month of July, of last year at his home in
Nestoro9h: Mr. "afren was prominent and
respected cltzen an active and successful business
man, and most faithful and efficient officer of IN
State. AT the time of his decease he was serving
| upon his second term as councillor.
CONCLUSION.
| Gentlemen, the times in which we are mat
are lied with solcitude for the welfare of ,hs
| country. A heated Presidential contest has NOT
peNh ioiAONSut Us Is customary, Dy the acknowl-
edged election of the candidate OF lone party aod
the ready submission of the defeated party to the
result. But there is no preseut reason for fore
boding. Partisan elamor will be hushed in the
majestic presence of the law of the land, when
| the time comes for it to manifest and assert IL
| self. We cannot doubt that the tribunal uno,
which devolves the settlement of the yexed
| question, composed of men chosen of the nation
ior wisdom and patriotism, will establish the right
by clear proof of law and ancient custom. and
that the general voice of a law-abidng people
will accept their decision.
The frequency and intenseness of our political
strifes cast no reproach upon Republican form
of government. They are its legitimate attend
ants, the conditions necessary for the preservation
! OF it. Before all else-ease, prosperity, freedom
from excitement every consideration of present
| personal well belng-the Republic which ensures
the greatest good ALL is to be regarded and man
taned. The worth OF a free government cannot
be measured by any cost of time, labor, material.
or, as our history rs n nation shows, by even The
sacrifice OF the lives of its citizens
! 'Oi what avail the pow aud sail.
Or land. or life, if freedom fall"