The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1881-12-02

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subjects that might have been omitted
just as we'll The following from the
Frankfort leoaaa gives the most import
ant features Of IL: AFTER welcoming the
General Assembly, and paying tribute
to the deceased President, His Excellency
proceeds TO the discussion Of the finances,
which he shows to he in dourishing con-
dition. The State Guard is comuended 70
the General Assembly for lie effioisncy and
their further jmaintersnce recommended.
The condition Of our river Improvements
is stated, with review Of the proposed
Improvements Of the Mississippi and its
tributaries as channels for the commerce
Of the West. The Governor merit slsncss
at the Federal Monetary System, and rec
ommends that resolutions be passed In
structing our Senators and requesting our
Representative at Washington to use their
influence to prevent the demonstration Of
silver, or any restriction in its coinage, as
also the retirement Of greenbacks. Upon the
subject Of education he reiers 10 the viswsof
the Superintendent Of Public Instruction
in his forthcoming report. and hopes that
the opportunity Of acquiring a plain and
practical education will be placed within
the reach Of every child Of pupil age.
The Agricultural and Mechanical Cob
lege Is stated 10 be in hourishing condi-
iion, its orgs nizAtion analysed, and its fu-
turs commended to Me fostering care Of
the Legislature. Tbs Geological Survey
and Bureau Of Immigration, as conducted
by Mr.. Proctor, are given their due need
Of praise, with . caution against the posi-
BILE dangers Of Chinese immigration TO the
Pacific Slope and gradually Eastvsrd.
The continuance Il the Survey ssd Baress
are earnestly recommended, The Bureau
Of Agriculture nsrt receives his attention,
reference being made to the annual report
Of Commissioner Bowman. the establish
ment Of the Bureau upon firm bash be-
ing suggested. The Historical Society Is
mentioned favorably. The Chssitabls In
stitutions, he says. have been wsll ard ad-
mirably managed, and these, which he
thinks are the brightest Jewels and bea-
con lights Of Christianity, are jealously
commended to their care. An increase Of
appropriation IL recommend to make the
State Board VI Health more efficient. The
longest subject treated Is the penitentiary,
the improved condition Of which d refer
red to, and still further refor ms looking to
the better discipline and moral rsforma-
ton Of prisoners recommended. There are
now in the walls Of the psison G5i persons.
for which the contractors pay gross an
nual rental Of $4,000. This Is exclusive
Of between two and three hundred hired to
railroad Contractors ct so per hssd per
annum each. The Railroad Connission
and Land Ofics are briefly referred to, and
the reports commended. The Msssass
closes with . reference TO the stricturss
passed In some quarters upon the free use
Of the pasdonins power, and the occasion
for the same is explained. A change In
the law making the pay Of Commonwsalth's
Attorneys BY salary instead Of by fees Is
recommended. In conclusion. the Cover
nor extends cordial welcome to the mem
bers in their 80 iourn at the Capital, and
assures them Of his hearty cooperation in
all measures Of legislation for the welfare
and happiness ofour people.
The Kentucky Legislature met on Mon.
day last, and after q few preliminaries
went into the election of officers, which re-
suited a. follow: Houss-Spsaker-W.
c. Owens, Of Scott, on the sixth ballot;
Clerk-EL. W. Turner, Of Madison; Assis-
tant-E. Polk johnson ssrgsant-at-Arms
w. +. Rally; Door-keeper--Robt. Tyler.
Ssnate--Clerk-W. V. Prathes; Assistant,
John l.. Sneed; Sergeant-at- Arms-D Daniel
Door-keeper-J. Fry IAwrencs.
The Senate and House then appoistsa
10 wait upon the Governor an1|
INFORM him that they were ready 70 Pc,
,eed TO legislative bushes; after whlehl
hey adjourned for the day.
TuEsDAy.-The 0ovsraor's Message was
read to-day and Afterwards referred 10 APP
propriate Committees. The Senate passed
a resolution requiring the Public Psintsr
10 furnish each Of its member with 100
copies Of the Message, and the House q
similar resolution for 200 copies for each
put up in stamped wrappers.
Both the Senate and the House passed res
olutions instructing the Sergsant.st-Arms
TO purchase two daily papers Tor each
during the session, 10 be paid for
by the State. Mr.. willinshap. Of Wsb-
ster. in the Senate. moved TO amend the
resolution By requiring each member TO
pay for his paper, but met with no second.
The Chicago Iymss drsws this graphic
and just picture Of The GuitsAa trial at
"oas would infer from the
proceedings that all the witnesses In the
cass, and every one who has had eng thing
10 say adverse TO the assassin, vas on trial,
and Charles J. 0uitsau, lawyer, thsolosian
and lecturer, was the Prosecuting Attor-
nsy. Learning that his divorced wife bad
been brought 10 Washington BY the Gov
eminent 10 testify, he made an attack on
her character in open Court. Reading in
he papers some judicious remarks by
Henry Ward Bsechsr as 10 the necessity Of
protecting society fron murdsrers, whsth-
60 responsible or not. he sought oral re-
vsnss yesterday upon him. lie has inter.
rupted the Court and counsel on both
uides; he has eontradieisd the Witnesses tin
hey could hardly proceed with their tssti-
mony, he has deliberately made Jokes foe
he dslsctsiion Of the crowd. and has
laughed heartily at his own offensive hu.
NOR. The time has come for all this 10 be |
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