West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-01-18

appropriation only Of $4,000 is
asked for, to meet current expenses.
Attention is called to the crowd
ed condition OF the Insane Asylum.
Additional room will be requ red
to accommodate the insane languish-
ing in the County Jslls througho t
the State. and the Executive express
es the hope that the necessary accom-
modstions can be provided for by
economizing in all directinos, with
out an increase OF taxation.
In regard 20 Free Schools, atten-
ton ie invited to the recommends
tlons in the report of the State Supt.
The total cost OF the schools for all
purposes, for the lest year, as com
pared vita that Of the preceding
year, has been decreased $89,94O55,
whIIe the average time taught has
increased. and the total number at
tending school has also been 10 creased
1852.
The Executive agrees with the
Board Of Regents OF the State Nor
NAL Schools, that the Office OF Gov
srnor IL incompatible with the Office
Of regent" TIE Governor recon-
mends that the Auditor and Treaslr-
er should not be members ef the
Board, as the proper duties of the
Governor, Auditor, and Treasurer
demand their presence at the Cap
itoI. The Governor suggests that
tho law be sm ended, 80 that the
Bcarl may be composed Of the Stat e
Supe rintendent OF Free Schools, aud
four other regents. one from each
Congressional District, aud one from
The State at large.
The Commissioned of Fishes" are
cOmplimented upon the manner in
which they have accompIis he'd their
work of stocking the waters Of the
State with food fishes. An sppro-
priation of $4,OOOis asked for to
enable them to prosecute their labors
successfully during the next two
years.
In view Of the doubtful and diff
cult construction, and inharmonious
and conflicting laws ofthe State, en-
acted when hssty legisl alton was re.
quired the Executive ia of The opin-
ION that the thorough revision and
codlhcation of the statutes should be
entrusted either to committee or
to commission OF Ievlsors, for the
creation of which the Legislature
can provide, aud who should be re-
CURED to report to the next Legis-
lature.
The Governor speaks OF the pres
ent militia organization OF the State,
and recommends better organiza-
ton being an essential factor of every
weIl-reguIated State government.
Several bills for the organization of
the militia, prepared by gentlemen
OF ability and experience, will be
laid before the Legislature.
The railroad riots of 1877 are re-
viewed, and provision is asked to be
made for the payment OF $8,S234l
tor the services Of the State troo ps
In suPPressing those riots.
A geological survey OF the State
is recommended. for the purpose Of
determining the geological forma-
tlons OF the State, with The quaint
ties, quality and distribution of all
the elements OF wealth which they
they contain.
The creation Of State Board of
Health Is recommended for the pur
pose OF protection, az far as possible
against epidemic and pestilenial dis.
eases, by establishing rules CT hygiene
and sanitation.
The liability Of West Virginia for
a portion Of the anti-war debt OF
Virginia is discussed iutelligently,
aud the facts plainly set forth
The improper action Of Virginia re-
eArding the same, and the willing
uess OF West Virginia to assume her
Just share and proportion Of the
debt.sre clearly expressed, and the
matter Is presented with view
that an amicable settlement may be
concluded, and the misrepresenta-
ton Of our conduct in the matter by
Virginia be corrected. Reference
is made TO the Commissioner. ap-
pointed By the Executive, TO ascer-
tain and locate the true boundary
line between the two Virginias
wherever that line is in dispute, and
it is announced that they vii submit
a report when their work is conclud.
ed.
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