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

land being more than oCo square miles and about 81 Der
cent Of the total Of the State. forfeited r taxes
During this period the expenses Of the government we're
$685. - ''4's sis0''-
1875 the burdens government had become too evous be
borne longer and the people resolved upon departure in
the direction of retraneEmen and reform What has done
of public nooriey. The public debt has been
almost sxnguhed Taxation has been reduced from 81 mills
been reduced from average ST 85 On the ST 0O0 II
te average Of about sl6O the 81 1883 All
the lands forfeited the State for have either
deemed purchased except about the last
tive alone 46 sS have been purchased through the
in the future shown BY the purchase of lands and Of
10 Of and held By the Federal Government The
last two years together with the unprecedented homestead
The reduction debt and the taxation and yearly
expenditures has been accomplished without detrmen to the
public service neglect Of the different charitable and educ
nona institutions All these have been literally sustained and
new established.
The Agricultural & Mechanical College has been established
at an expense Of s2O5 900; the Blind Asylum
pense OF s46 so additions 10 the Deaf Dumb Asylum
of about SIS 000 Many other improvements and
additions to the charitable institutions Of the State
some $50 niles Of railroad have been built n nis One
line from Meridian New Orleans the knes pine
forest on the continent another from Memphis New Orleans
via Vcksburg passes through country frt
OF SOIL valued and variety of timber another from jackson
to Natchez deyeope splendid region and nsure compet
ton that will result cheaper the vest and to The
cotton mart of the State another from Jackson Yazoo City
renders ne cotton belt still more aceessib another from
jackson Aberdeen penetraes the central po-ton of the
State and on It's completion will bring in easy and
direct communication with
Alabama. The investment of the large involved
IN the construction OF these magnificent lines of railroads
is unmistakable evidence of growing confidence in the
future of State Large have also been
IN cotton factories oil mills congresses etc. and
pleased that the investment has been profitable
instance The capacity of some mills has been doubled within
the last two years and they still unable to supply the de
mand for their fabrics The indications lead believe that
the day far distant when Mississippi will all
the cotton her borders Not the least encouraging
sign of the time be found in the unexamped prosperity of
the church. in the increase members the growth of n
gent and systematic bneenc the multiplication of houses Of
worship and the general prosperity in every department of
religious endeavor that mistaken the
fdeRce which these facts inspire that the State the
road to great and prosperity the hope that
eur oA abers will hasten the coming Of the better times
CONSTITUTION
The Constitution Of Mississippi article r. section declares
that laws of general nature unless otherwise provided
thereof 1t has become practice make almost
Act take effect om and after its This evil
should be avoided The Constitution plainly indicates that
sixty days should eapse after the passage of Act of
before its enforcement but declares
that the Legislature may otherwise provide 1t should
vision proper Thus the Constitution will be regarded and
wrong may be averted
CONCLUSION.
Ia eRdeavoring discharge duty imposed upon me by
the Constitution Ihave information
the Government made such suggestions
mendations as deemed necessary and expedent.
If have omitted anything which should have been
toned that the subject whatever may be- will ocenr
to you and receive prompt attention.
Ia closing this communication, invoke the blessings of God
upon your deliberations and humby beseech Him
events that joint abors redown His glory, and
the prosperity and happiness of Mississippi and of all
her people. ROBERT LOWRY.