The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-01-16

Far supfort during years 5000 ~
Total..... iiooo y
Fs H. ss@ ss5ss... s 81 g
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Appropriated by lie 4eSe -
Derived from other -...'... 1 =
e.,,a .,.,, ,o j, source. sl9s95 50
h balance ia on badags Improvement q grounds heating ap
paratn drainage fencing, support ETC. for ihe "a q
And tie year lsss-..... ll793 9
Total... 49,. 1860 50
Tie entire cost of the present establishment Improvements
every description, furniture etc. etc Including the Sl99
originally appropriated and expended in 1SS06l SAG 9oo
The building completed in September, 1882 and posses
sion taken the October following Since that date
been working the entire satisfaction Of the Boird OF
and nothing has developed worthy Of mention
the sing liar reluctance OF parents ana
advantages of the institution Circulars have been as
the directions of the Board Of Trustees setting
forth The generous provision made by the ate Tor me INV
education of the blind and far could be ascerae near
y the families in which these blind children have been writ
To- and yet out OF an estimated number OF one
blind children the Safe only thirtyona have been far re
ciyed Tas urtanato for the State an1 Tor these am ete
children and it to be hoped that the efforts Of the oard OF
Trustees will be yet successful in securing number equl to
the full capacity Of the buildings
the of With reference their call for
additional appropriation of IS 600 90 to finish the building and
still further improve the grounds can only emphasza WAT
have elsewhere stated that the burdens of should
he creased, that public charities might be male
for ali her afflicted citizens and do not recogaz any fur
Their duty her part this behalf except the mantanance OF
the institution already established which includes Of course pro
vision and such rep may be necessary from time time
Under the experienced and supernendne Of DR. Langley
and his able corps OF assistants the pupils have rapidly adj
vanced their studies aud the Asylum has taken first rank
among the charitable institutions Of the country
INSTITUTION
The object institution enists the endere ympathes
of humanity and should continue to receive the generous ana
unnted support OF the State Under the wise and Intelligent
Of Mr. J. K Dobyn who continues in charge the
Institution has attained unusual and extraordinary success Inc
pupils haze made rapid advances and communicate their
thoughts with readiness and facility by signs and in writing
Articulation instruction has been introduced within the last two
years gratifying The last Legislature wisely APP
propriates for the purchase Of printing press type
and fixtures for printing Office and carpenters and shoe
makers tools for the and instruction Of pupils in these
occupations Tie pupils delight in The work and their progress
has been marked Type setting is peculiarly adapted the
condition Of these unlorunaes for besides furnishing them
with agreeable and profitable trade also nstructs in the art
Of eompo ton As early practicable would recommend
the employment of experts in printing and cabinet work. The
moral training of the pupils has not been neglected and their
ewes have opened the beauties aud mysteries OF religion
The sanitary condition Of the institution perfect Within
the past there have been deaths and only
eases of serious illness
The pupils continues to increase There were
attendance in 1882 81 whites and 10 coored in 1888 Sc whites
and Is colored
Tae last Legislature appropriated $4,000 90 for the Of
buildings the lands adjacent the city of Jackson in the
possession of the Board of Trustees suitable for the accommo
da.oh and instruction Of the coored deaf
desirable site secured and necessary buildings within
the appropriations that purpose aid a pleased to report
that the and instruction Of the coored deaf has
ceived proper and impartial attention.
The appropriated Legislature for the extension of
the present abshment has udeousy expended the
Board of Trustees in the purchase Of additional grounds AMI
in the erection Of handsome and commodous building which
is used chapel and recitation room.
by rigid economy the appropriation for the support Of the
institution has been made suffice for the payment Of
and 1882
The Trustees of this institution have been aeb Of the
States Interests and their should
full consideration, but would impress upon the Legislature
and even necessity Of rigid in the de
other improvements should be postponed.
rENHENraRY.
On the first day of January 1884, charge Of
the Lessee of the Pententary conyict which 696 are
coored "a white, and Indian. During two years
commencing January 1882, and ending December 1885,
lie have died. l8 have escaped aud % have been rcapured
during the two years preceding those last named of total
Of SIC onvct I22 died. 1876 escaped recapured
Inc number OF conVis received in 1882 408 in 1885,
293 The number of convicts by against person
against property 223 Tae number discharged 1882 was
Under section Of an Aetapproyed january 81 1877 have
approved during the past two contracts made by the
superintendent Of the Penenay necessary repairs which
aggregate s717T3 This credited the lease for
1882 and the balance Of 81 due was under
direction paid into the treasury where awaits your
disposition. Section of the provides that ad
amounts Of hire due the State shall be expended apar
prated for purpose whatever except herein deserid
- in the Improvements Of the Penitentilry earnestly
that this section be Immediately repealed The
authority conferred too great It gives the Governor and
superintendent Of the Penenay the unconditional disposal
according to their dsereon $50 yearly Under their
contract the Iessees claim the the claim sustained
Dy the to whom submitted question of
working all conyicts without regard term Of their i'm
1rsonent outside the walls of the Penentiary IF this be-
rue there Will be need Of improvements during
he Continuance Of the present lease another reason fur
shed for the repeal Of this section would further recon-
mend that section Of the said be amended as Is limit
be expenditures for repairs year instead
900 as now fixed by law and that the balance due 81 The
ease after deducng the thus expended Be- paid into
reasury to the credit Of the general fund Tie sum 81
IS under the contract with the Lessees due annual
ntl It's expiration 1st January, 1887. The onap 49,
reanent Of the eonyc confined the walls and ndar ia
urveiance Of the Superintendent has bean uniformly go
egret 70 say however, that reports have reached me f
IAN treatment OF conyiets Railroads 10
am impressed with the truth Of the reports It 5 ebareed
% fear With TRUTH that these have
some instances to work at night ii rain and W
tlou shelter Under section OF act approved March
81 e vas made the duty of the members IL tie Rna,as ~
to visit the convict camps their several sr
least once month and make report the same which
Is 20 Pc delivered ~ the clerk Of the Board Of Supevisofs
e next term Of the Circuit Court tie District
20 was 70 present i g the grand The eos
s serF,ee under Sec Of The said act he's heen aJost
VvV9 Inc frequency IT the complaints and he fct 49,
convictions have been had would seem Is indicate s 49,:
e oeen expenditure Of money thar ~ ser ii
= oeea neasetaa After giving subject earnest oop
ton am q the oponion that this duty 81 r # 1850
@ g ae Inspection Of State convict camps should ba q
posed en INC superintendent of The penisenarg M 4b eli
e that he be required Is visit each ar A. 80
ats g aeAs once mouth and oEiener If direcsei ~ "a
'EsneS ana le authorized. discovering any v;os h
lA g tsseet g the featment conyicts II hsr ia
~ AfAttta returned Fpnffan4forv