Year: 1875

therefore recommend tnat tue nutleS or aS- sessing property and of collecting the sta tistics, be separated from the office of Sher- if and that provision be made for the cleo ton of an assessor to perform these duties; that adequate compensation be paid and pen alties be prescribed for the non performance of such duties. It is belived that by such a change the assessment of property would be made much more satisfactory and reliable statistics assured.

 REGISTRY LAW.

 have, upon two previous occasions, called the attention of the Legislature to the neces- sity of enacting registry law and now 1 ur- gently renew the recommendation in the hope that some effective action will be taken thereon during the present session. No fair man desires an election by fraud and yet when the door Is open by which 1t is made comparatively easy to poll illegal votes in the heat of political excitement, one party will endeavor to justify the means resorted to upon the ground that its opponents have done likewise, and very soon such sentiments, if carried into general practice, will turn our elections into riotous assemblages, in which the several contending parties will meet, try ing to rival each other in the perpetration of frauds. It is needless to say that such cleo tions are not likely to reflect the will of the majority. nor to secure those in office who wilt best serve the people. Such safeguards should be placed around the elective fran chise that none but legal voters can by any possibility vote, and the polls, on election day, should be kept clear so that each voter may 90 and deposit his ballot without fear CT molestation, and he who would sell his vote for consideration should be forever debarred the privilege of voting and the purchaser should be severely punished.

 TERRITORIAL PRISON.

 There is urgent necessity for a Territorial Frison Territorial prisoners are now con- fined in the several county jails These jails are generally insecure, affording opportunities for criminals to frequently escape. No pro- vision can be made for employing the pri- soners and therefore their maintenance is very expensive. Close confinement and idleness often result iniuriously to health with scarcely the possibility of moral improvement.

 It has been the uniform custom of the gov ernment to erect public buildings for the Territories, and the necessity for action is so urgent that it is to be hoped measures will at once be adopted to secure the erection of a lerrltOrlal ITlSOD. OuT DcISSdlc lo SoH- gress has introduced bill to make the ne- cessary appropriation and l would suggest that you memorialize Congress to grant speedy and favorable action upon the bill.

 THE INSANE.

 The last Legislature passed law authoriz- ing me to enter into contract for the mainte- nance of the insane with such parties as 1 might deem advisable outside of the Terri tory. In pursuance of said duty 1 entered into contract with Drs. Langdon and Clark, of Stockton, California, for the care of such insane as might be sent from this Territory, at a cost of Sl0 each, per week, in gold. But two patients have thus far been sent; one of whom has since died and the other suffi- centlv recovered his reason to be discharged. So far as have been able to ascertain, Drs. Langdon and Clark faithfully performed their duty, but if arrangements can be made whereby the insane can be properly cared for within the Territory it would save con siderable expense in carrying them to Cal li- fornia and would doubtless be better for the unfortunates. The total cost for patients 1t the asylum has been S99S.SG.

 THE VIENNA EXPOSITION.

 I was authorized, by an Act of the lAst

 

 represent the Territory at the Vienna Expo siton. In pursuance of said Act, appoint ed c. A. Luke. No appropriation was made for transporting such articles to Vienna as was desirable to have exhibited, nor was the Act passed until immediately preceding the departure of the Commissioner, so that lit tie time was afforded him to collect articles for exhibition He did, however, take bn at l. m n our ores, and displayed commendabld zeal in calling attention 10 our wonderful resour- ces. A copy of his report will be laid before you.

 THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.

 It is proposed to hold at Philadelphia, in 1876, a Worlds Fair, for the exhibition of the products of the earth and the inventions of men. It is thought to be proper time at the close of the century that brought our Republic into existence, to bring together the people in fraternsl friendship, and to col lect for exhibition to all mankind the various products of our vast domain, and also, the inventions of free people. And in this Ex- hibition the nations of the earth have been solicited to participate. Mexico and all the South American republics have already ac- cepted this invitation, and are making vigor- ous efforts to be properly represented. More than two thirds of the Nations of Europe are taking active measures iii the same direc- tion. It should be the pride of every American to see in this Exposition the most comprehensive and grandest display ever made by mankind, and it is to be regretted that the Congress of the United States has been, so far, tardy in giving the required means; but, whether Congress acts or not, there is snch determination among the peo- pie to make it success, that it cannot fail. Already, most of the States have taken the necessary steps to insure full and advanta- geous representation. It rests with you to decide whether the rich minerals and varied products of Arizona shall be exhibited or not. Ifyou reflect the wishes of your con- stituents, you will make ample preparations, so that no Territory will out-do us in the generous rivalry. You have it in your power to place the true representations of the re- sources of the Territory so prominently be- i fore the representatives of the various ma tions of the world, that capital to develop and utilize them, will soon pour in upon u' | uithout limit or solicitation \ failure or