The Indiana State sentinel., 1881-01-12
troll Legislators. and thus debauch moral senu
menf. shogk1 forfeit its franchise.

troll Legislators. and thus debauch moral senu-
ment. shogkd forfeit its franchise.
LEGISLATION.
Without any disposition 10 dictate TO a co-Orulh.
ate branch of the Government, / wonld most
RESPECTFULLY suggest that you adopt some RUE 70
relieve you from the consideration and pendency
of such n mass of bills are introduced az every
session. The reading. referring, consideration Dy
Committees and action by the Houses theIeoii
take up much valuable time and become serious
obstacle in the way of the consideration OF I'M
portant measures There Is. in my Judgment, no
necessity for the Introduction and coIsldeIauOn
of upward OF thousand bills at every session OF
the Legislature. Such large number OF measures
can not have anything ike proper eonsidersttion
in q short session of sixty-one days NeithSr
the wants OF the people nor the wei WEI,
fare OF the State demands any such
mass legislation, the pending of which causes
hasty and incOnsiderate legislation toward lne
close Of the session. and almost always prevents
proper consideration OF the appropriation Dilis-
Some rule ought to be adopted oy when uilln-
feet legislation and the wisdom thereof Is as w6a'
points out the intelligence OF a legislative BODY,
and not the number OF its acts.
INTEaPERANcE.
Public attention is now directed In an unusual
degree 10 the evil OF intemperince, Dut, as those
who have devoted large portion OF Their lives 70
an investigation OF the subject are not agreed as
10 the best means TO stay its progress or counter
petent 10 advise such legislation as would aHoca
even safe middle way 20 be pursued Dy al the
frleD0S OF temperance. OF uPOH
which all could unite in moral contest where
prudent legislation only viii avail anything ahu
where imprudence would endanger present sue
I cess. i recommend that you give careful consiu
Grafton TO such measures as may come before you
ON u question so important 70 the people OF tne
| State as to demand your abundant aud united
wisdom and sound discretion in its settlement
/ CONCLUSION.
| These first davs of this new year mark at oncs
| the close OF q full Constitutional term OF tht
Executiv e1nd the beginning OF your active duties
/ in the s<I&1ce OF the people by whom you Were
] lately chosen On the part OF the one, the duty
/ TO oconmuncate information as 10 that which Il
/ past and touching the present condition OF tht
/ State and recommend such measures as he shall
/ Judge to be expedent. has now been discharged
On the part OF the other il remains To Giligentl!
/ INQUIRE into the business Of the State consider
with care the needs of large and growing com
munify and within a limited time formulate and
enact such legislation for the ensuing two years
\ as viii represent the wisdom acquired by ex
/ perience The business of the people intrusted
| 10 our hands has been completed and has become
a matter of record. ii apology be required by
any for the extent and minute details OF this
I communication, reason may be discovered IN
/ the magnitude and Importance OF our public
affairs, and the propriety of accounting through
YOU 70 our fellow citizens OF the State, while plac
! ing ourselves in our proper position among the
! great states OF our Union. We who are about u
retire from the public service salute you as yoy
enter and give you cordial welcome to thi;
/ scene of your future labors.
ISAAC p. GEAY.
Governors Office, January G. 1881.