Nebraska advertiser., 1879-01-16

It's patrons ana supporters. Hundreds
Of young men ali over the state, en-.
gagged successfully in various indus
trial and professional pursuits of life,
the alumni of the institution, are liv-
ing witnesses, bearing unmistakable
evidence of the great value and sue
cess of the Ohio reform SCHOOL,
During the past four years there
have been thiriyfour boys, between
the ages of fourteen and twenty years,
confinedin our state prison, and doubt
less others would have found their
way there had not their extreme
youth shielded them from punish
ment. 1t is indeed an open question
whether those who are sentenced ia
serve term in our prisons, particu-
larly the youthful offenders, are not
morally in a worse condition when
they are released from, than when
they began prison life. The infiu-
enoe of association with older and
confirmed criminals, together with
the stigma that forever follows the
convicted felon, must certainly i'm bue
the mind with ideas that ought not to
obtain among good citizens. Statis-
LiSS ClAOH III dJ lIlC dNSIdR0 ltl III vi VIC
offenders sent to the reform schools is
less than two years. and that seventy
three per cent. OF those discharged
are thoroughly reformed. In recon-
mending the establishment of an in
stitutiOn of this kind at some suitable
pOint in the state, I do so believing
that charaty for our wayward youths
invokes it. and the full performance
of righteous duty to humanity de-
mands it.
THE NORMAL SCHOOL
is favorably mentioned and recon-
mendation as follows:
The board OF education report that
the increased attendance will require
an increase in the appropriations fol-
teachers wages, and that provisions
should be made for making needful re-
pairs to the building. 1 recommend
that ample appropriations be made to
enable this institution to continue the
important work it is now so success
fully performing. Recommendation
for the benefit of penitentiary and
convicts. Regarding
THE PARDONING OF CONYICTs
the Governor says during his four
years service he has pardoned IA, and
in every instance required petitions
for pardon to he endorsed by the pros.
ecuting attorn ey OF the judge before
whom the convict was. tried.
Thinks the salt springs of Lancas.
ter could be utilized to the benefit Of
the people.
IMMIGRATION AND AGRICULTURE
The establishment of an agricultur-
al bureau is recommended, and pro.
visions made for the publication of ag.
ricultural reports and statistics, as in
ducements to immigration to ouI
State. The Governor says:
Although Nebraska is doubtless re-
ceiving her share of those who are
seeking homes in the west, yet as a
state we have for several years done
comparatively little to encourage inn
migration. The incomplete census
taken in the early spring of 1873 shows
population of 3l3,7 ,748, or about four
persons to the square mile, unevenly
distributed over a grand area of 49,
995 square miles. When it is femem-
bered that the worn out soil of Europe
supports on an average 200 persons to
the square mile, and that we hive a
climate remarkable for health, a soil
of unsurpassed fertility, and millions
Of acres awaiting the actual settler,
Nebraska's future can only be con-
.templated with feelings of pride. OF
the As, 900, 600 broad acres within our
borders, at least O.00O, 900 are suitable
for agricultural purposes. AS yet on
" ?. 500, 900 acres or about one-twelfth
Of our farming lands have been
brought under cultivation. Regard.
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