The daily gazette., 1883-01-16

intendency, than two persons. Further, hy
the systt m Of county superi nt0ndents, the
teachers and pr, pie of the respective dis
tiiets are brought into more intimate rela-
tions.
EDUCATION.
In the matter Of education, most cheer
fully concur In the suggestions of my pre-
decessor as to the manner OF increasing the
School Fund, whereby the free school sys-
tenn would be rendered more efficient, and
earnestly recommend that such ample ap-
preparations be made as will promote and
establish more liberal and higher standard
Of education among our citizens generally.
trust that this Legislature will consider
well the present and future condition Of q
large class Of persons, who, by the Coustitu.
tiob OF the United States, are clothed with
full rights Of citizenship Whatever may be
thought OF the pFopriety Of these amend
ments, they have long since become parts OF
our common constitution, therefore, those
who have been thus made citizens, are en-
tilted to the protection and benefits which
the law of the land confers upon other
citizens. As citizens they will continue to
exercise the privileges of freemen, aud the
great question, for all lovers Of good govern
ment is TO resolve upon what best qualities
Tor the proper discharge of their daties to
| society and State. Whether ignorance or
intelligence is the basis, admits of no doubt,
and IN this enlightened aye of development
and progress, public opinion, founded on the
growth OF ages, points TO a well-adjusted
system Of Free Schools as one of the best
safeguards Of life, liberty and pro-
pcrty, and the many blessings that come
from their enjoyment What the State re-
CARDS as good aud essential for one class OF
citizens, 1t should for all. We believe the
almost general opinion throughout the
State Is in favor of the establishment OF
| separate schools, as the only just aud proper
| system for the education aud best interests
| of both races, aud the opposition most en-
phatic and pronounced against what are
termed mixed schools, under any and all
| circumstances. Owing TO the evident ina
bility Of the colored people OF the State, OF
their own means, to furnish anything like
| adequate instruction TO their children, the
State, In the past, wisely gave her aid, aud
| hope and recommend, gentlemen, that
liberal and generous assistance will be still
further rendered. trust aud believe that
you will consider well the object In view.
TEMPERANCE.
With reference to the question. of temper
ance, q subject that Is now, and has beeu
long claiming the attention Of the people
generally, all over the land, 1t is certain that
wide differences of opinion are honestly
entertained, by many good, sincere anu
thoughtful citizens, as To the best mode OF
remedying or checking the evils oil intem.
persnce. In my Judgment, well regu-
lated, judicious, aud stringent license sys-
tenn, promptly and faithfully executed in
very particular, would more etfeetually
restrain the great evils complained of than
any other legislation. But, to secure the
proper and honest enforcement of such q
law IL Is plpaPlU the dnfv nf oil uood aif
zens to aid and cooperate with those officers
VINO are entrusted W ith its execution. Tht
restraining aud beneficial effects of the
present aud other license laws, heretofore
enacted, have been inefficient by reason OF
their being allowed to remain u dead letter
on he statute books. All laws uuexecuted
will, OF course, be imperative, and fail OF
the object Intended.
ELECTIONS.
While the evil aud corrupt practices of in
haeneing voters at elections, by the use oil
money, are deeply to be deplored, am at
loss to suggest a sufficient remedy. The
present law against bribery Is detective, aud
should be amended. / would recommend
such legislation as will impose like penal
Ties upon all persons participating in such
corrupt practices.
UNIFORM BALLOT LAW.
would advise and recommend that what
is known as the uniform ballot law, passed
at the last session of the Legislature, be re
pealed, believing that II is Inadequate for
the accomplishment of the purposes of IT.
enactment, and susceptible Of being used to
the prejudice and detriment of the elector.
IMMIGRATION.
The great interest which feel In the de-
yelopnent and building up of the agricul- |
tural, manufacturing, and mechanical in
terests of the State, impels me to urgently |
recommend the passage of law creating |
Board of Immigration, clothed with all ne |
cessary power to encourage and afford |
proper and ample facilities for immigration |
into our State, whereby our evident need |
and necessity-labor and capital-shall be /
supplied. While our State has generally /
been considered as adapted chiefly to Agri- |
cultural pursuits, the gratifying progress
made In manufactures and arts, In all paris
Of the State, warrants me in recommending
most favorable and liberal legislation for the |
further encouragement OF all industries that
will tend TO the rapid and permanent i'm
provement and growth of our State.
FINANCES.
congratulate my fellow citizens upon
the very satisfactory condition of our
finances, that have been so faithfully and
HOly administered Dy the state treasurer,
as appears by his recent report to my prede-
cessor.
YOUTHFUL CRIMINALS.
heartily concur In the suggestions of my
predecessor, in his last message, in regard
to the reformation of youthful criminals,
and trust the subject will receive, at
your hands, the consideration 1t deserves.
| cannot allow the present opportunity to
pass without expressing the high esteem
entertain of my worthy and retiring prede-
cessor, for the prompt, efficient and consci-
entious manner In which he has discharged
the public duties devolyed upon him.
Under the constitution and laws, 1t be.
comes your duty, gentlemen, to guard and
protect the great interests OF the State by
legislative action, and mine to take care
that the laws be faithfully executed. Ap-
preciating the high obligations resting upon
us, let us observe with frmness aud fidelity
the trusts committed, believing that In the
end we shall be rewarded by the approval of
our fellow citizens, and of Him, who is "the
Father Of lights, with when is no variable
ness, neither shadow of turning"