The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1886-10-29
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State.
THE REFORM SCHOOL.
The object and purposes of this insti
tuition is indicated by its name and toe
well understood to call for elaboration
From the nature of things, its work and
the occasion for its existence may be
considered to be perpetual. The frailties
and fOrwardness of humanity furnish its
patrons, and the hopeful. generous i'm
pulse of Christian people asks its inter-
ventiOn and aid In wrestling and saving
from life of degradation and crime. the
waits and the unfortunate, homeless and
criminally inclined children of the State.
AS the result of long and watchful Of
fetal connection with the school. enter
tain no doubt that the hopes and expec-
tations of the most sanguine of the Origi-
majors and supporters of the school have
been. and are being, more than realized
in the good work accomplished. For the
successful and beneficent results, very
much credit is due to the faithful, Chris
tian labor and influence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fairbank, for long time and until late
ly the Superintendent and MatrOn of the
School. note with pleasure and APP
prOval the remarks of Governor Pingree
in his retiring message, as to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fairbank. They are richly entitled
to, and doubt not will have the thanks
of the State for their long and faithful
service; and its good wishes in their en-
larged field of usefulness in like rela-
ton to a similar institution in a sister
State.
bespeak for the institution the con-
tinued ungrudging and liberal support
and encouragement of the State.
The State is to be congratulated upon
the fact it has in the State Prison, House
of Correction, and Reform School, for
superintendent and subordinate officers,
men and women eXcellently adapted to
their work and devoted to its best inter-
eSts.
INSANE ASYLUM.
The condition of the insane persons of
the State at the Asylum, the work being
done at the Asylum, tn. condition. char
acter and management Of the institution
are so well stated and set forth in the ex-
cellent report of the Supervisors of the
Insane, that a perusal of it will be quite
sufficient to enable you to legislate prop
erly as to any and all matters connected
with this subject requiring your atten-
ton.
invite your considerable attention to
this subject, and to the report of the Su-
pervisOrs. The insane are the unfortunate
wards of the State. In the treatment of
them and providing for them, there should
be no such uncertain or insufficient action
as to even tend to the foundation of a
charge of neglect. The Sup rvisors in
their report treat at length on the subject
IF ''The criminal and convict insane"
and recommend that the State make pro-
vision for them away from the Asylum,
md give such reasons as to make it
seem a matter of necessity to take action
n the direction pointed out in the report.
You will. doubt not. give the subject
such attention as it demands.
STATE LIBRARY.
To provide for ''need that has become
! positive necessity" the Legislature of
1874 passed Act No. 227, and thereby
made provision for the erection of
for the use of a State library.
md other like purposes and created a
Commission to carry out the will Of the
state IN that behalf. From the report of
hat Commission and the retiring message
Il Governor Pingree. we learn that The
has been substantially accom-
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nything characterizing the work of the
The result of their labor
nd of the appropriation of the State is be-
ore you, and will doubtless receive your
Inspection and attention. | invite YOUR
ttention to the report of the Commission.
which will be before you.
1t will be in order and incumbent up-
n you to provide for properly furnish
ng the building.
INTEMPERANCE.
1t has, for more than thirty years been
he policy Of our commonwealth, as ex-
ressed through its Legislature by very
lany acts. both original and amendato-
y to prohibit the sale of intoxicating
quors for beverage. And this has
cen, and now is, supplemented by the
arrest prayers and never-tiring efforts
nd endeavor of very many of our best
nd most conscientious people of both
exes. of every creed and condition. That
UGH has been the policy of the State and
he past and present aim and endeavor of
0 many good people. needs no. apology
or explanation. The wrecks of natur-
lily noble manhood and womanhood
lade by the excessive use of intoxicating
quor; the vice, crime. degradation.
ears and sorrow directly traceabe to the
anne cause, are more than sufficient to
lstily appeal to the strong arm of rigor-
us law for help. and.to call forth the
tmost and constant efforts of individuals
, check, and, so far as may be possible.
, stop the fearful ravages of this mon
trous evil.
That the law fails to accomplish all
lat was expected and hoped by the
anguine promOters,of it, will hardly be
uestioned by any. But, that it has
ad, and now has, the effect to prevent.