The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-01-31
A State Hospital.

We publish to-day the special mes
'age Of Gov. Lowry to the Legislature
few days since, commencing the matter
Of State Hospital to the favorable con-
sideration Of that body, and transmit
ting the generous and timely offer Of
the authorities Of Vicksburg, Of the
Hospital and grounds in that city, the
estimated value Of which il about fifty
thousand dollars.
1t was the inspired apostle Paul who
placed such high estimate on faith
hope, love" but he placed a higher esti.
mate still upon cHARITY--the brightest
and most beautiful grace Of humanity.
The more charitable we are towards our
fcllows-whether in thought, in word
or dced-thc more nearly do we ap-
proach to the perfection Of tie Infinite
Being who fashioned Us in his own i'm.
age
In whatever other respect the State
Of Mississippi may be behind her
sisters Of the American Union, it il
her pride and glory that she has
most literally recognized her oh.
legations 10 her unfortunate and
afflicted children. The Benevolent In.
stitutions of this State rank second to
none in the completeness Of their mp.
pointmcnts and "a thcirannually incr IA.
ing needs have been made known to sue
cccdng Legislatures, every reasonable
demand for increased capacity has met
with prompt and generous response
from the representatives Of the people.
We have never heard of a representative
being called to account by his constitu.
cnts because he voted means TO take
care Of the feeble minded, the mute or
the blind
For some years there has existed a
most pressing need for hospital where
the INDECENT sick and diseased could be
properly cared for. Its necessity has
been suggested at various times, until
now it isa generally recognized public
need The Press Convention, at its last
session after hearingthe matter discussed
10y DR., Sexton, Of Wcsson, appointed a
COMMITTEES to formulate a proposition to
the Legislature on the subject. Bnt the
message Of the Governor, and the noble
offer Of Vicksburg, saves the necessity
of any further memorial or proposition
in behalf of State Hospital. The Leg.
stature can enter upon no work that
will meet with more hearty approval
from the press and people than the per.
manent establishment Of hospital for
her INDECENT sick aud diseased.
For several years past, the Legsla-
laturc has made small appropriations
toward the support Of the Nicksburg
Hospital, but the burden of its main.
tainancc has fallen upon that already
heavily taxed and debt-oppressed peo-
pie.
The State of Mississippi should no
longer be dependent on the bounty of
Louisiana for the care Of her INDECENT
sick-or, rs the Governor more forcibly
expresses it, pensioners upon her char
ity." We hope and believe that the
Legislature will remove this standing
rcproach.
We are pleased to add that House
Committee on Humane and Benevolent
Institutions are favorably inclined to
the proposition from Nicksburg, but be-
fore making Il report will make care.
full inspection of the property, as well
as satisfy them fully as to the necessity
of a hospital under exclusively State
control. 1t would be well for the Com
mittee also to consider the substantial
inducements offered by Natchcz for the
location of the Hospital in that city.