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done Without making any exception III
respect TO the schools i'll these two former
parishes, and the conduct of the Govern
lnent of the United States in this regard
would seem to be somewhat of all invasion
of the constitutional rights of the State, as
we'll as all injustice to those citizens, the
proceeds Of whose lands are thus withheld
and perverted.
have, therefore, requested member
of Congress to introduce bill to repeal
the provisions of the Act of March IS,
1873, to provide for the sale of those
bonds, the proceeds to the persons from
the sale or leasing of whose lands they
originated, and such action, taken at my
request, at the suggestion of parties inter
ested, is now pending before Congress.
When this matter is concluded the
whole subject of direct tax may be said to
be ended.
Penal and Charitable Institutions.
The Constitution Of the State imposes
upon us the duty of caring for the insane
blind, deaf, and dumb, and the poor, and
says that institutions for this purpose shall
be fostered and supported.
- STATE HOSPITAL. FOR THE INSANE.
While we all deplore the fact that we
should have amongst us those who are
mentally afflicted, we should not only
consider it duty but we should esteem it
pleasure to care for ther.s desire to
call your special attention to the full and
complete report of your efficient Superin-
tendent of the State Hospital for the In
sane, DR.. J.W. Babcock, and to ask for it
your careful consideration. 1t is sad
fact that the population at this institution
is gradually and constantly increasing,the
average daily population being one thous-
and. The total number being cared for
at this time is ,oo2, an increase over last
year of 36. Of this humber 5ee are white
and 4o7 colored. - The number admitted
during the year closing December 81 was
AIS. The discharges were 3e7. In the
report of thafnpa{d of Regents tosine it is
stated: "Ttesteady growth of the insti-
tuition in the last twenty -hye Years has
imposed burdens uponsas beyond the ex-
pectations Of our preds dseessoTs. The num-
Der of colered insaae will in a few years
exceed the whifs While the races have
always occupied separate Buildings or
wards, yet we cannot but anticipate the
time when wider separation than now
exists will be deemed necessary. In
dealing with her charitable institutions as
with other vital questions, no progressive
commonwealth Should be satisfied with;
temporary Inakeshifts. These subjects
demand not only consideration for to-day
but also provision for tomorrow. We
must adjust our present plans to meet so
far as possible future needs" All these
matters and the improvements deemed
necessary are carefully aud minutely dis
cussed in the report of the Superintend-
ent. - sl9sg = ~ y
The Bossd Of Regents desires to sug
gest for your consideration the better de-
velopment:of the.systen of County poor
houses and the. consideration Of the mat,
ter of settlement, nby whichdt would be-
better established who. fnasselaim benef
fciary support in the State Hospital. OF
law should also be more Specific in deM-
ing with. inebriates and the criminal in
sane During the prevalence of ar-epi--
deinic disease it is also recommended that
for the protection of the patients, in the.
Hospital the right of quarantine against,
the infected territory be entrusted to the
Governor, the Chairman of the State,
Board of Health, and the President of the
Regents. 49,. -,.s
The growth of the institution has been
so great that the necessary repairs from
ordinary wear and tear have become a
considerable drain upon the maintenance
fund. The Board estimates that in order
to keep up these repairs and make some.
of the Improvements recommended wil1s
require about $40, 900. Anitemized state,
ment will be found in the Superintend-
ent's report. -,
The Board estimates that it will need
for this year appropriations as follows:
For maintenance. SIoo 600
For debt on Wallace property and : =. =,
Interest. .............."........ 4,3D
For permanent Improvements. 10000
For Regents. .........................- I,2oo.
, s..;4- SfT5,56o
titution is efficiently managed
,anGthe AppropriaEis as economically
expended9as is spossibe with a wise con-.
duct of.the affairs coniffend to your:
favorable considefstion the suggestionsof
the Superfntendept and Board Of Regents.
SOUTH cARoLiNANINsTITUTI FOR THE
= EDUCATION OF TIE DEAF AND,
THE BLIND. Il. -..-.
The annual report of this institution for.
the year closing December 81, 1899, shows
all enrolment of IS6 pupils, representing
thirty-seven counties. As an evidence Of
the economical manner in which the in
stitution is managed the average cost in
twerty-four schools III which this school
was included was Sa72 per pupil as against
SI32 for this school. But the school has
grown beyond the accommodations which
it has to offer. The Superintendent i'll
report to tne says: "The time has come III
the history of the institution when it will
be necessary to liniif the humber of pupils
admitted or TO arrange@for the accomno-
dation of a greater number" At a meet
ing of the Board the following action was
taken: "On motion Of Mr.. D. E. Con-
verse the Superintendent was instructed
TO ask the Legislature i'll next annual re-
port for al appropriation Of $40 900 for the
erection and equi iplnent of school build
ing. Also to renew request for appropria-
ton of $40, 600 for building for department
Of colored pupils" The following appro-
priations are deemed necessary for the
proper maintenance and equipment ofthe
institution for the ensuing fiscal year:
For support. SEC, 900
For general repairs irs............ 500
For school building g..................... 10000
For building for colored pupils..... 10000
Superintendent Walker and his efficient
corps of instructors are performing labor
OF love and doing an excellent work at
this institution. The care and education
of these unfortunate children Of the State
should enlist vopr s,.u,n,tI,v aud coru-