Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-07

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has been visited upon ruf'isns, time and
again. but Il has failed 10 deter Others.
because the Iniilction IA so speedy as 10
depriye Justice OF It's terror 20 evii-doers
which n trial and the solerinities OF the
death sentence and the tragic execution
serve to strike into the hearts or alt 1
would appeal TO the people TO await trial
OF All Offenders by the duly constituted
courts This is the safest, and Is the best,
because 1t Is the law.
FINES, COSTS. &C.
There are various sources from when
money Is derived In the shape or INES
costs, &C. amounting &c a consp1erape
sum. Justices of the peaca. constables,
Eheriffs, notaries, SC, who collect this
monegqre required TO pay IL TO the clerks
OF the various counties and cities; ana
these sums are TO be accounted for oy
the clerks 10 the First Auditor Fhe
amount for the year 1892, Of fines, and
costs. reported TO the First Auditor, was
s4s 0s2 S. and for the year 1880 II was w.
ssI IS. These figures show the Importance
OF this matter There Is no sumcient
check upon the various Offices named TO
compel a faithful compliance with the law
and IL IL believed that considerable sums
are lost 10 the Treasury from being over
looked. To prevent this the Statute wide
Code OF NlEl0l&s NFNNi'h WI
commissioners OF the revenue 10 examine
the books I'm the clerks's Offices with refer
ence TO this. and to make report OF thelr
investigations TO the First Auditor by the
18th day Of October OF each year Inc
Commissioners Of Revenue are not SUIT
able persons for this work; IL should be
DELEGATED 10 O board composed OF the
S1perintendents Of Public Schools IN each
county and city, the county judge, ana
a.rnrr -
public schools have considerable interest
in this inasmuch as the money derived
from this source goes to them. Such
board will know how to make this inVesti-
cation. and are better qualified for the
work required than the Commissioners OF
the Revenue. ! advise. therefore, that
section 59i be so amended that justices
Of the peace. constabies sheri1s, ana
notaries public. shall be required under n
suitable penalty 10 report all claims, ices.
costs. &c, collected by them and due %
the Commonwealth. TO the clerks. and 10
this board in writing. and after
thorough investigation they report 10 the
First Auditor the result OF such eXamina-
tons By the first day Of October Of each
year.
THE WORLDS FAIR.
on the 18th of September / visited the
Worlds Fair with a portion Of my staff.
| was delighted with the great exposi-
ton. The appropriation made by NirGinia
seems 10 have been most judiciously eN-
pended. and will. | am sure, be benelcial
in lis results 10 the State. The conccp-
ton. The appropriation made by Virginia
reproduced on the fairgrounds as the
Virginia Building, was fortunate one
the reproduction Is excellent, and while
Il IS inferior 10 many Of the magnificent
"a have
been visited by a greater number OF per-
sons than any ether of the State buildings.
II was presided over by Mrs. Beaie our
Lady Manager, with such grace and disni-
~ and visitors received such cordial
welcome. that II was indeed a typical
Virginia home.
OUR EXHIBITS.
Our exhibits were not so unimportant
as some have represented them. We did
not display our corn. wheat. oats, and
grass-that we left TO the West-but |
never saw more beautiful samples OF
tobacco Of every grade and no state
has. | believe such a variety OF mine
rails as we had on exhibition. Our forestry
exhibit was also excellent. We had no
trees to compare in size with those OF
the Yosemite Valley, or with the giant
trees from the State OF Washington, but
I'm their value for good timber. they
are among the very best. our book ana
school exhibits were most creditable.
We have received fun proportion OF
the premiums awarded. This VIII prove
of immense value 10 the State as an
advertisement of her products. We have,
therefore. cause TO be proud OF our eX-
hibits. The want OF money prevented
more extensive display. yet what we had
was Of the best quality.
l should not fail to mention that two
beautiful pieces Of statuary. by our Nir-
ginia sculptor, Mr.. Nalentine-"The Bind
GirI'and his group, "AndrOmache'-
the "Coquette," by Mr.. Barbee, were
on exhibition in one Of the rooms Of
the Virginia Building. They attracted the
attention and commanded the admira-
ton of vast numbers of people.
THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
This board has been laboring with
commendable zeal during the present
year. Among other things Of Importance
to the state. they have prepared and
had printed a most excellent handbook,
a publication greatly needed. 1t contains
much useful information to our people,
and Il Is invaluable as an advertisement.
l take pleasure in calling the attention
of the Legislature 10 the valuable sug-
gestions in the excellent report OF TINS
board, and hope they will give 1t due
consideration.
OFFICIAL BONDS.
There is a large amount Of money due t.
the State. and uncollected, because OF
the default OF various officials. On the
18th day Of February, 1855, the Auditor
OF Public Accounts, in response 70 a reso-
luton Of inquiry made by the Senate,
reported that there were 2l1 treasurers
who owed balance 10 the State in
their official capacity. and that the
amount due was in the aggregate A5o,-
60812 Again, on the I'D Of February,
lSq2. the Auditor, in response TO a SINH
lar inquiry, reported that there We're ~
treasurers who owed a balance 10 the
State, amounting in the aggregate 10
s529. 2734l These amounts are chiefly com
posed of a number OF small amounts,
but the aggregate is large. and ! respect
fully refer you to the two reports men,
toned above. which will be found in the
annual reports for the years named.
The General Assembly should protect,
as far as possible. the public treasury and
the people also against these unfortunate
disasters which are frequently occurring.
The railroads and other large corpora
tons are generally watchful Of these mat
tiers. and much may be- learned from
their experience which will be useful 10
the State Most Of them have abandoned
the practice of requiring from their Off
Gals personal security and receive In
stead the security Of a guaranty company
/ am informed that the change has been
most satisfactory, as in case OF disaster
the money is promptly paid by the
guaranty companies II the state would
adopt the suggestions 1t would save much
OF the public revenue and DO a relief
from the embarrassment OF suing It's
citizens for failure in their Official duties
1t generally results In much prejudice 10
the administration which attempts the
collection of public money by law, ana
experience establishes the fact that poor
compensation Is the reward.
HOW THE LAW WORKS.
Here is the way the present law works.
A popular man is elected 10 one OF these
important positions; he Is compelled to
call upon a large number OF his friends
who have small means to join in the ne
cessary bond; they promptly assist him;
bonds are given and the homestead
waived; disaster comes. and the State
must lose what is due, or the citizens
are hopelessly wrecked in their estates
and their families brought to poverty to
pay what has been caused by their
friends official neglect. Then the Legisla-
ture is beset with bills of relief Of prin-
cipals and sureties. and property Is COW