The daily gazette., 1883-01-02
IaPRICE, ONE CENT.
ILNfINGTOrI. DEL. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2. 1883.

pose, generously supplied, from his priyat
funds, the additional amount necessary t.
meet the costs as above named. l, there
fore, recommend the adoption ofa Joint reso
luton, authorizing the State Treasurer tt
reimburse the Adjutant-Gene
IMMIGRATION.
When we consider Delaware, with refer
ence to its geographical location, and itt
commercial advantages and facilities, in
connection with the comparative salubrity
of Its climate; the abundance of game, fish,
and oysters: the adaptation of its soil TO the
growth of the most important and valuable
cereals, and nearly all the large and small
fruits, there is no reason why all its waste
and unproductive places should not be made
TO "blossom as the rose" The reason why
certain sections are not equal with other
more important localities, is that the popu-
lation is not sufficient to develop their re-
sources aud utilize all the advantages which
lay within the grasp of human effort. In
order to encourage immigration, and there
by increase our population, / recommend
the appointment Of an immigration Com
missioner, with a small compensation, whose
duty II shall be TO adopt all practicable
means to diffuse such information concern
ing our natural advantages as will invite
immigration from other States and countries.
INSURANCE.
According to the report of the Insurance
Commissioner, the department of insurance
has been great benefit to the people, in
the protection which 1t has afforded them
against the operations of companies of
doubtful solvency. The extensive interests
TO be affected by such institutions require
that this department shall be made as eff
cient as possible.
FISH CULTURE.
The feasibility of propagating fish by arti-
ficial methods appears to be no longer q
matter Of much doubt or speculation. The
results which have been obtained from the
experiment will justify more liberal ap-
towards supplying and stock
ing our waters with fish to which they are
adapted.
PAYMENT OF WITNESS FEES.
At the last session of the General Assem-
bly, the Governor was authorized, by joint
resolution, to employ counsel to defend per-
sons who had been indicted in the District
Court for an alleged interference with
United States marshals at the general cleo
tion in 1880, in the City of Wilmington, but
no provision was made for the payment of
in behalf of the defendants.
recommend that the State Treas
urer be authorized to pay the fees Of such
witnesses, upon the presentation of the
proper vouchers.
CHARITIES.
The number of INDECENT deaf and dumb,
INDECENT blind and insane, and also the
number of INDECENT feeble-minded children,
now maintained in the various institutions
outside of the State, the expense of which
is apportioned to the different counties, is
as follows
In the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb. .......................... /
In the Columbia Institution for the Deaf
In the Pennsylvanla Institution for the In
struction of the Blind. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. p
In the Pennsylvania Training School for
Eeeble-minded Children. ren.,................ 9
In the Pennsylvanta Hospital for the Insane 2
The unfortunate classes of people are
legitimate objects of the public bounty, and
should receive the liberal aid of the State in
the benefits of the discipline and
training afforded in the institutions estab-
lished in other States for such purposes.
ELECTIONS.
In my first biennial message, called at
tention to the Importance of preserving the
freedom and purity of the ballot, and
recommend the adoption of such means as
would secure that end. The Legislature, In
pursuance thereof, enacted law to prevent
the intimidation or coercion of any elector,
but neglected to provide any further security
against bribery and corruption, by supple
tory legislation. l again invite attention to
the matter, and urge upon you the necessity
of taking such steps as will effeetually sup.
press the crime Of bribery at elc ,tions, In
all its form.
REPRIEvEs AND PARDoNs.
/ herewith transmit list of reprieves,
pardons and remissions granted since my
biennial message, with my reasons for grant
Ing the same.
CONCLUSION.
In Il short time shall descend from the
high station to which | was called by the
sufferages of the people, aud,
with deep sense of gratitude for their many
expressions OF kindness and favor, return to
the quietude of private life. While all my
acts have not commanded universal appro-
val, yet, shall carry with me the consolation
that, during my term of Office, have done
nothing Intentionally, to betray the trust SO
conflded to me by virtuous and
been committed, they were errors of iudg-
ment and not of intention, which leave to
the Judgment of discriminating public.
/ shall soon extend welcome to my sue
cessor in office, and ] assure you that it is
very agreeable privilege, inasmuch as his
sterling integrity, practical ability and lib
eral IDEAS concerning State policy, SO pre-
qualify him for the performance
of the duties that await his entrance into
office.
In retiring from public office, can think
of no more fitting sentiment with which to
close my last communion to the General
than to commend you, and all
those who are charged with the administra
tion Of public affairs, to the Supreme Dis
poser of human events, whose wisdom will
be light unto your feet in the path of
public duty. JOHN W. HALL.
DOVER, Jan. 2, 1858.
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A Street Fight.
Two men engaged in a drunken fight on
Shipley street between Fourth aud Fifth
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