The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1880-01-08
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
JACKSON, Mss, January 6, 1880.

Gotlmeu Of the Senae anil House of Representatives.:
cordially welcome you as a coordinate branch Of the
State government, 10 that participation its affairs which
the Constitution dcyolyes upon YOU representatives, Of
the people. great and sacred trust has been com
mied to your hands to be administered Tor the welfare
the entire State, without regard to section class or
party ailllauon | sincerely trust that your delibera,
tons will be Characterized by wisdom peace and har-
mony and, earnestly invoking the guidance and assistance
Of Almighty God, that the result OF your abor will be
such TO entte you TO His blessings and to the graft
tude OF the people you represent
The year succeeding the adjournment Of the last Legis
laure was attended by disasters unparalleled in the
nails of Mississippi terrible epidemic, more NAL gnant
IN its character and more fatal than ever before known in
invaded many sections Of the State spreading death deva
taon and gloom wherever 1t went Thousands of our ie
low citizens fell victims to the dreadful courge and in
numerous instances whole families borne away rs
wcrc to a common grave. Many Of our most honored
citizens are numbered among the dead For many month,
the whole State was melancholy Of suffering des
oation aud mourning But in the midst Of their distress
the charitable world with unstntcd hand minstered 10
The relle Of our suffering people. From the cities towns
and villages North, East West and South. large sums OF
money and many needed supplies forwarded to
eI ashoclaoSi ana several large donations
ed from foreign countries The different Masonic bodies
Odd Fellows and other benevolent institutions throughout
the country, most conspicuous and liberal in the
deeds OF charity; and was advised of instance il
which the sick suffered for want Of money or supplies
after their necessities made known and they coulC
be reached by any means OF transportation.
The relief thus contributed transported and dsri
buted by railroad express and steamboat companies free
OF charge and all correspondence for purposes OF relief
or apperlanlng thereto, transmitted by telegraph
companies upon the terms. Such generosity on the
part OF the people cycryWhere and the valuable Services
rendered by the transportation and telegraph companies
claim recognition from the representatives of those who
were the bencicaries Of their munilcent bounties.
partial failure OF the cotton crop in portions OF the
l1tI t ii,n t,ri,a
created feeling Of discomfort among plantation laDorers
which, together with other eXraneOus Influences caused
some TO abandon their crops in the spring to seek
homes IN the West Fora time the planting interest in
the Mississippi valley seriously threatened but the
excitement subsidized and the supply of labor conn
ucd about equal to the demand.
During the year just closed, the people, with the eX
ccpon OF those Of two three small villages have been
favored with unusually good health and a fair yield OF
the CROP together with the satisfactory price received for
it, has in great measure aayed the apprehensions felt
account Of the threatened DISCRIMINATION of the labor
system. The trade and industries of the State have
greatly revived, and there unmsakabe evidences of
returning prosperity At time since the close of the
war has so general spirit of contenment prevailed
among all classes OF our citizens and all seem to look
forward with confidence to a bright and happy future
With few exceptions, peace and order have prevailed
during the last two years; and the laws for the
punishment OF crime have, as a rule, been PROMPT
ly, vigorously and successfully administered. de.
sire to bear testimony to the fGhulness with
which the Judges, District Attorneys, and other officers
charged with the administration of the criminal laws
have performed their duties Too much be said
in their commentator.
The political through which we have recently
passed was exciting one, but far as am informed
the election was peacoahe serious disturbance hav
ing occurred anywhere within the State.
1t will devoIve upon you the first Legislature since
the adoption Of the Constitutional amendment providing
for biennial sessions to adjust the laws regulating the
various departments Of the State government to the
changed order Of things All existing laws were enacted
with view to annual sessions of the Legislature and the
required changes must be apparent Many annual reports
now required by law, may be dispensed with, thereby
lessenmg the expenses and tending to simplify the oper
ati0ns of the departments.
In performing the duty assigned me by the Constitu.
uon to give you information of the state of the govern
ment and to recommend for your consideration such
measures as may deem necessary and expedent need
make but few recommendations in reference to the gen
ara laws OF the State, further than to commend to your
aretu consideration the various changes proposed in the
new Code which, Is believed, comprises all the general
eglsaton now required
by Act of the last Legislature Hon. J. A. F. Camp.
'el was authorized to revise and cody all the laws of
he State OF general nature, and required submit the
anne to the Legislature at its regular session in 1880 In
accordance with said Act Judge Campbell has been dill
gently engaged in performing the work assigned him and
now ready to submit the result of his arduous labors to
'our honorable bodies No specific manner having been
provided for submitting the draft Code to the Legislature it
las been deposited in this Office to be transmitted to YOU
1t such time, and in such manner, YOU may direct
The Code has been prepared with great care with
new OF perlectng the laws to the wants of all
'aSses; and the eminent ability and large experience of
he distinguished jurs who has made the revision and
he zeal with which he has devoted himself to the task
ender it quite certain that the work as comes from his
hands, is as nearly perfect it be made trust
hat alLamendments proposed to the work will be care
uy scrutinized, and not adopted without mature con
Iteration