The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-12-06
Governors Message.

We give this morning the full text
of the tioyernor's Message. Alter
welcoming the General Assembly,
and paying a tribute to the deceased
President, His Exaellency proceeds to
the discussion ofihe finances, which
lie shows to be in fiourishing con-
dition. The State Guard is COM
mended TO the General Assembly for
its efficiency, aud their further main
tenance recommended. The condi.
ton of our river imprevessents is
stated, with review oil the proposed
improvements OF the Mississippi and
its tributes as channels for the COM
inerce OF the West. The Governor
next Glances at the Federal Monetary
System, and recommends that resolu
tions be passed instrUctimg our Sena-
tors and requesting our Representa-.
tiyes at Washington 10 use their ill.,
fiucnce to prevent the demonstration
Qf oilver, or any restriction In its
coinage, as slso the retirement of
Ereenbacks. Upon the subjec; of ed
ucation lie refers TO the views of the
superintendent of Public Instruction
in his forthcoming report, and hopes
that the opportunity OF acquiring 4
plain and practical education will be
placed within the reach Of every child
of pupil age.
The Agricultural and Mechanical
College is stated TO be in a nourishing
condition, its organization aIalyzed,
aud its future commended to the fost.
ering care of the Legislature. The
Geological Survey and Bureau oflm-
migration, as conducted By Mr. Proc.
ter, are given their due need OF
praise, with a caution against the pos
sible dangers of Chinese Immigration.
10 The Pacific Slope and gradually
Eastward. The continuance OF the
Survey and Bureau are earnestly rec
ommended. The Bureau of Agricul-
ture next receives his attention, ref
ercnce being made 10 tho annual re-
port of Commissioner Bowman, the
establishment OF tie Bureau upon a
firm basis being suggested. The Ills
torlcal Society is mentioned favora-
bly,. The Charitable Institutions. he
says, havo been well and admirably
managed. and these, which he thinks
are the brightest jewels and beacon
lights OF Christianity. are joal0usly
commended to their care. An in
crease of appropriation is recon
Incnded to make the State Board OF
Health more efficient. The longest
subject treated is the penitentiary,
the improved condition OF which is
referred to, and still further seIosms
looking 10 tho better disciplinc and
moral reformation of prisoners rec.
commended. There are now in the
walls of the prison 65l persons, for
which the contractors pay gross AIN
mIal rental OF $25.000 This is exclus-
i've of between Two and three hund
red hired to railroad contractors al
$50 per head pcr annum each. The
Railroad Commission and Land
Office are briefly referred TO, and the
reports commended. The Message
closes with reference 10 tho strict
ures passed In some quarters upon
the tree use OF tho pardoning power,
and the occasion for tho same is cx-
pfaintd. A change in the law max
ing the pay of Common wealth's At
torneys by salary lnstead OF by fees is
recommended. In conclusion the
Governor extends cordial welcome
10 the members in their sojourn al
the Capital. and assures them of his
hearty cooperation in all measures of
legislation Tor the welfare and hap
piness of our people.-Frsnkfori
YeomaI.