The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1882-01-04

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itself that explanation is not required.
We trust the Governors gentle admoni-
ton that the Legislature, in view Of the
evil effects of crude and hasty legisla-
ton, viii take time to act with deliber-
alton upon questions that may require
It's attention, viii be duly considered.
While a general ovefhauling of the
Code is deemed inadvisable, there are
laws of a general nature, which are be-
lieyed to require change, modification,
or, perhaps, in some instances, even
repeal. The lien, the landlord, the
tenant. the election, the liquor. the ex-
emption. the appraisement laws are also
suggested as proper subjects for revis-
ion.
The financial affairs of the State are
in a good condition, and viii be i'm
proved if change in the mode of the
valuation of property is adopted for secur-
ing uniformity and fairness of taxation.
We think the recommendation highly
important. Attention is called to the
very difficult question Of Legislative
reapportionment. In the matter of the
Congressional Districts it is suggested
that seven Districts be formed upon the
supposition that the State will be enti-
tied to that number. The Code pro-
vides for the election of the additional
member by State at large in the event
the Congressional law is not passed
before the adjournment of the session !;
and it will be for the Legislature to
determine whether in the absence of
Congressional legislation any farther
action will be required than has already
been provided for by the Code. The
appointment of Hon. I. E. Cooper to
the Supreme Court Bench was made to
fill the vacancy as authorized by the
Constitution, g until the meeting of the
| Legislature. The commissioners who
were appointed to investigate the affairs
of the Levee Board, have not yet re-
ported. The capitol and executive
mansion are greatly in need of repairs !;
and the latter is wholly unproyided with
articles of household necessity. Alcorn
University (colored) to which is attach
ed an agricultural and mechanical de-
partment, is not numerously attended
by students in consequence of the pow
erty of the class for whose benefit
the institution was founded and
maintained. The necessities of the
institution require an additional appro-
priation of $4,000. Statements are
made of the condition of the other
institutions of learning which are foster
led by the State, and their fattering
prospects are noted with qualification.
The 4. d N. College is no longer an
experimental is an assured success.
In this connection the Governor recon-
mends to the favorable consideration of
the Legislature increased facilities for
the education of the white females of
the State, whose interests have not been
cared for by the State in her endow-
ment of institutions for the promotion
of useful knowledge. The condition OF
the benevolent institutions is mention
/ ed, and the attention of the Legislature
| is called to the necessities. Appropria-
tions are shown to be needed for all of
them, and especially is it necessary that
the facilities for the accommodation OF
the Deaf and Dumb should be enlarged.
The present Penitentiary system is
working well, and no charge is recon-
mended, but an appropriations advised
for the payment of s20.24S due the
Lessees for improvements, On the 1st
of January 1881, the institution was
leased to Messrs. J. s. Hamilton, R. II.
Allen Il j. 4. Hoskins for six years for
$50, 40 per annum, showing that it is
not only selfsustaing but will yield a
handsome income to the State.
| There are other matters of paramount
importance net included in the topics
presented by the Governor to which the
Legislature will doubtless give due cor.
sideration. As an opportunity affords,
they will be discussed in our columns.
Special mention is made of the
efficiency of State Revenue Agent. Gen.
Adams, in collecting large sums from the
delinquent tax collectors which would
otherwise have been lost 10 the State.
Goyernor Stone will carry with him
lin retirement from the great Office the
duties Of which he has discharged so
worthily and well for the past six years,
the nnimpaired confidence and respect
of his fenow-citizens.
The following is the amendment to.
the Constitution Of the United States
proposed BY Senator Voorhees,;
All postmasters. reyenge COLLECTORS.
Judges, maFshais and district attorneys for
the district courts of the United States
shall be elected By the people Of the States
in which their duties are 10 be performed
and they shall be elected ii such manner as
the legislatures Of the States shall provide
By law
The principle Of the amendment is
nnquestionably right If this be q govern