Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-01-09

soldier, widow, dependent mother ana iatner ON
suffering and from the house OF pubic CHARITY.
/ recommend that the appropriation be made sum.
cientv large to meet all cases OF distress, TINS Will
probably require an amount larger than the apPro-
priation of last year
FISH AND GAME.
The exercise of the authority of the State in pro-
tecting its Ash and game has required an annual ap
preparation of 81 500. which in series OF years
ags regates large sum- The reports OF the commits
sioners, however assure us that there has been an
ADEQUATE recompense to the State. From inforna-
ton received from responsible parties, feel sure
that fish and game laws have been serviceaoie IN
prop eating fish in lakes and rivers, also in in
creasing the amount OF game in our forests, which
in former times was so abundant.
The police regulations have been well enforced,
and the market men of the great business centres
have had no opportunity, and it is noticeable they
do not at unreasonable times venture to transport
or offer our wild game their customers. 1t is to
be hoped that this increase of fish and game so WELL
established, may in future time be source OF susie
for people, and of revenue to our state in
a variety of ways.
There is much complaint about the close time and
the improper taking Of Holsters for markets out Of
call your attention to the full and valuable reports of
the Commissioners for the past two years. xzx3
INDIAN TRIBES.
The annual appropriation for trust fund, schools,
agriculture, bounty on crops and annuities, which
has been paid by the State forms part of treaty
obligations and otherwise constitutes worthy char
ity. The Legislature OF 1882 appropriated annually
to the Passamaquoddy tribe of indians $5,69OG; to
The Governor and committee of the Council
have made annual visit to these tribes for exami
nation, information and advice; and these inter
views have appeared to be mutually satisfactory.
The funds appear to have been judiciously applied.
There has been wonderful change in the moral and
intellectual condition of the Indians of our State,
and many who are advancing to manhood would
make intelligent voters. This is more obvious
among the population located at Oldtown where the
scholars show as much proficiency and good man
ners as the average scholars in any school of equal
size in the State. The faithful services of the
Sisters Of Charity, who have assiduously devoted
their time and energies to the education and moral
training Of the young Indian with such signal sue
cess, are deserving of public recognition. The
Right Reverend Bishop Healy of Portland,
and the Catholic priests OF EastpOrt and
Calais have been assiduous in their labors for the
moral and material advancement of this community,
with gratifying results, and | would recommend
increase of pay of the priests which now does not
meet their travelling expenses.
The sale and use of Intoxicating liquors the
cause of much mischief among these children Of the
forest. | am advised, Indian has legal author
ty 10 make arrests, add the town cOnstables are
ofentimes miles away, that much wrong is done be-
tore the law can touch the offenders. | would,
therefore, recommend that the Legislature confer
upon the Governor and Council the authority to ap-
point reliable and well commended Indian as spe
cial constable to enforce, in the customary way
among the several tribes, the usual police regulations
OF towns for the promotion of law and order.
AS the amount of land now possessed by the Pas
sanaquoddy tribe is very limited, l most earnestly
recommend the purchase of more land for garden
ing and pasuring. that the Indians may have op-
portunity to raise suitable amount OF vegetable
diet for the adults, and to furnish milk for the
children.
RAILROADS.
The reports of the Railroad Commissioners for the
past two years will be laid before you, and con-
gratulate the State that there such good reasons
for commentator of the very acceptable manner in
which the railroad service of the State has been ad
ministered. We have in the State of Maine 1882
miles of railroad increase of S3i miles during the
past two years. 1t seems that the public very
well served and there is little ground for complaint
Our railroad system is continually developing and
bringing to the front the hidden resources of our
state and thereby ad ling to its general wealth and
prosperity. The official reports from all the princ
pal roads bear evidence OF increasing business and
better service. The State OF Maine has abundant
to thank the efficient direction of the Maine
Central Railroad Company that it has stretched its
arms into SO many distant localities and opened new
channels for commerce and trade This Company
operates 524 miles of road and is wholly within the
limits OF the state have been officially informed by
of the officers of the road that during the year
ending October l, 1884, there were moved over this
road 800 900 freight carsan average of 73 for each
working day. The number of tons of freight trans.
81 475 s44 In the schedule of freight the agricultural
productions of our State were well represented by
$500 loads of hay 050 carloads of potatoes and
u 500 carloads of lumber. &C., &c. The carloads of
hay average 10 to IL tons; the carloads of
potatoes average 500 bushels This exhibit CON-
pares favoraby with previous years and shows that
the agricultural productions OF our state seeking
the great central markets.
The total earnings of the Maine Central Railroad
were:
Oct l. 1882 to Oct l. 1883, g. s35 1896 1905 7s7 Sc
Oct l, 1883, to Oct l, 1884, 2,sl637240 1865 o.
showing increase of net earnings of 800 1S tor
the year 1881 Let us rejoice at the prosperity Of
all railroads. and simply ask that the great pub
lie receive all the rights to which they justly
titled. l would recommend such amendments to the
railroad law as may be conducive to this end, and
would particularly call your attention to those altera.
ions suggested by the report OF the Railroad Com
missiOners.
REUNION OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
1t becomes my pleasant duty to inform the Legis.
ature that many thousand representative soldiers of
the Grand Army OF the Republic, at home and from
distant States will meet together and be in session
several days. in the city of Portland, in june to cu
tivate their early friendships and renew remem-
brances of the recent for the Union. 1t is high
honor for the State of maine to extend the right
hand of fellowship to such powerful organic alton
of the veterans who did so mach to save this Union,
The flight of passing years is casting its solemn
shadow upon the thinning ranks of brave men, and
stand beneath the pledge of sacred promises,
never to forget the heroes who have preserved tor
and posterty the grand heritage of united coun.
try. Let this reunion be the occasion of a hearty
public reception, never to be forgotten; for similar
opportunity will never again present itself for us to
show appreciation OF the presence and services
of the veteran soldier. For the honor and credit of
the State let US spare no pains or labor to give the
occasion such expression of good will as always
measures the hospitality and sympathy of gener.
Gus and patriotic people.
In accordance with the petition of many of our
CitLeus, TtcohuleHu lntl
be made to detray just portion OF the expenses in
cident TO such occasion.
THE WORLDS INDUSTRIAL AND COTTON CENTEN.
NAL EXPOSITION AT NEW ORLEANS.
The importance of aiding the praiseworthy efforts
of an extreme Southern State not only to develop its
own resources, but also to show the material pros
perity of the whole nation induced me, without di
rect authority of the State, TO appoint commission
of eight of fellow citizens to solicit contributions
of our products, inventions and discoveries, to be
duly exhibited at the great New Orleans Exposition
This work has so far been done without expense to
the State, and with gratifying results. Through the
sioner and his seven associates the State of Maine
showed itself early friend to this philanthropic
and national movement, which cannot fail to
strengthen the bonds of union and fraternal feeling
between the different sections of the country. This
exposition marks the progress of an advancing civ ill.,
zation as one of its features is display of the han
diwork and inventions of the cslored people of the
South. May We not hope that the crust of the solid
South will be more easily broken by these methods
Of pushing to the front ideas, aud evidences Of
progress, and that better acquaintance will aid in
establishing reciprocal business and friendly rela.
tons throughout the entire country. At later Pc
riod may be able to present complete report from
the commissioners, with additional suggestions.
STATE BOARD OF CHARITY.
The appointment of a State Board of Charity,
composed Of members representing both sexes, has
been effectual method elsewhere of devt looping
AID systematizing humane work, and thereby dis
pensing with more certainty the public and private
gifts of charity to all the unfortunate Such board
has been employed in obtaining subscriptions
and requests from wealthy citizens for charitable
institutions and objects of public character.
and by private contributions all expenses of board
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