Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 January 1897 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1897.

demands that a wise and just economy phouid prevail in the conduct of nubile affairs. It is with no little pride and satisfaction t.iat I can report the finance of the State to bo In a mot satisfactory condition, with the credit of Indiana second to that of no commonwealth In the Union. It Is also with a pardonable xrid- that I announce that the deht of the State has h't-n reduced, during the four year of my administration. tlAhWX. Of thts amount there was raid during the first two fiscal years ending Oct. 31. 1S01. the sum of 10.100. and during the last two years $1.3.X). Of this latter amount, it is due to say that prov'sion had been made in December. 131, for the payment of Jino,o) of 3'-. per cent, bends which were canceled Jan. H. 13. There has been effected a savins In the annual interest charges of fSl.sou; a truly gratifying condition when It is considered that there was in a reduction of 2i certs from the former levy, and a still further net reduction in lV'g of 2 cents. Owing to tho general depression In business of all kinds, especially the extremely low prices of agricultural products, and the difficulty many of our citizen find in m-eiinj? tb'ir taxes, I believe you could without impairment to the public service make a still further moderate reduction in the general levy; The State debt sinking fund should be maintained at the present --cent levy, to provide means for the sure and gradual extinguishment of the State debt. The present assessed valuation of property In the State for taxable purposes is $1.2v;.G.V.."1, and there is not much reason 1o fear that it will materially vary from this sum in the future. A H-cent levy upen this amount would yield over $:r,.ono, which applied annually upon the State debt would reduce it as rapidly as should le in Justice to the taxpayers of the State, under existing conditions. Under more prosperous and healthy conditions, provision could be made for its more rapid extinguishment If deemed advisable. TIIK STATE DKDT AND TAXATION. The present debt of the State is as follows: Foreign Debt. Five per cent. State stock certificate due and interest stopped $1,450.90 Two-and-one-half per cent. State stock certificates due and interest stopped.., 2,143.22 Three per cent, registered temporary loan bonds, is?!, payable at pleasure of State after April 1. 1K3I. due April 1. ISSy..,. 200.000.00 Three per cent. registered temporary loan bonds. l&s!. pavable at pleasure of State after Sept. 2, l'OI, due Sept. 2. IStt 700.000.00 Three per cent. registered refunding school bonds, l.ytf. payable

at pleasure or State alter June, 1SD9. due June IS. 1L0! 3.003.000.00 Three-and-one-half per cent, registered refunding bonds, Kr2, payable at pleasure of the State after April 1. 1S'S. and due April 1. 1301 210,000.00 Three-and-one-half per cent, registered funding bonds, temporary loan P5. due April 1. 13l.. SS5.000.00 Three-and-one-half per ceni. registered Statehouse londs temporary funding loan m". duo May 1, 191. ........................ . TiOO.OOO.CO Total foreign debt $ ;,234,615.12 Domestic Dtibt. Fivo per cent, bond held by Purduo University, due April 1, . !1 $340,000.00 ITvo per cent, permanent endowment fundIndiana State University bonds., lil.000.00 Total domestic debt JIUOOO.OO Total foreign debt. .:. 613.12 Total Stat debt 5U.720.C13.12 For a more complete statement of the fitato debt, receipts and expenditures, I refer you to the excellent and full report of the auditor of stafte. Much of tho prosperous condition of our Ktatfs f"na.n-e Is du to tho fuller f!rr And more equitable assessment of property under tho law, commonly known as the tax law, enacted by the General Assembly In ISM. It has proved to be so wise and Just a law that several States have since adopted it in whole? or in part. Previous to its enactment" corporate wealth of the State "had not borne its proper or fair share of the burdens of taxation. The Jaw was cheerfully accepter! and submitted to by the Individual taxpayer of the State, but it has been constantly ass-alled by the railway and other great corporations from the date of Its enactment to the present time. So far It has been sustained by tho lower and higher courts of th State, and by the Supreme Court of thrt United States. It is a Just law, has worked well and should be Jealously truarded by you. I cannot too elrongly admonish yeni against changing or pmending it. Kvery attempt to do so should receive your most direful scrutiny before fermltting any changes to bo made. Th Joard of Tax Co-imiissloners. of which I have beeik a member from its inception, have earnestly and honestly endeavored to strictly carry out its provisions. I here beg the privilege of testifying to their impartial and conscientious labors. Tho last two years of my administration have been free from those disturbances which were a great source of uneasiness and annoyance to the people and to myself which marked the first two years. After u"rg every means at my command, waging an incessant warfare, and fortunate In having the active and sble co-operation of the attorney g-vieral. the evil of winter and continuous ruling, which had gained such a footing in Lake county, has been practically uprooted, and these great gambling concerns harve now sought lodgment In one of our sister States. While congratulating ourselrs upon the riddance, v.e can Ttiost sincerely tender our sympathies to the State afflicted with the demoralizing and disreputable Influences which surround these so-called racing :t??ociatlons. TIIK FKVAL I."STITiTIONS. Severely Score tb Iartlnn" Hoards anil lanaRf ment of the Prison. There Is nothing of special importance to be reported concerning tho several public Institutions for the last two years. Their management, intrusted as they have been to capable, efficient superintendents, ably seconded by boards of trustees composed of gentlemen of integrity anel experience, have teen remarkably freei from charges of corruption, inefficiency, extravagance or the numerous little scandals that so often asrail public institutions. As a rule, they have been conducted upon strict business methods, with a view to economy and justice, but at tho sacrifice of neither comfort nor humanity. All the Institutions of which I have had tho appointment of the ltoards of control or trustees have been placed or kept on the nonpartisan plan. This is true of every Institution In the State except the two prlonr North and South, the appointment r whose directors was placet! by the last i:iiniir-ii !i.rrthli 111 tho li:in.1-i or rii-irl ('ompo.-iHi of other etate onUers. 1 had apl)lrted for the pri softs a nonpartisan board of directors, but those were removed and a strlctlv pirtisir. board created. Nor has this partisanism been confined to board of directors, but has be n rigidly enforced us to officers, guards, and all employes of the prisons. Valuable and experienced empliytti have been discharged and their places filled with thoe who held thr same -lltlcHl faith of the directors and sujerintendents. This scorn peculiar in, view of the of t-repeated professions of the members of th legislature favoring nonpartisan control which removed tho power to appoint from the executive and placed it in the hands of a. board of administrative officer. of the State government. For a detaill statement of the prisons. I refer you to tho reports of the res?ective fficials. 1 briefly eilrect your attention to but a fewfacts. The reports of the two prisons have come Into my hands ut so !ate a 1ay that I am unable to enter upon any detalleel statement as to conditions or needs. Both prisons, are rejorted in a reasonably prosperous condition as to employment of convicts. There were Oct. SI. 1$;. in the Prlsoti North Si2 convicts, and S17 In the Prison South, or a total number in the two of lh"9 prisoners, or thirty-five less than for same period of the preceding year. Your attention is invited to the reinrts of the tVrectorH of the respective prison. A PRISON UOIt FIKST OFFENDERS. Tho State prisons for men contain cell.4 sufficient for tho proper accommodation of a tout 1.30 prisoners. The average number of convict present in these prisons during tho fiscal year ending Oct. 21, IK;, was 1.CS2. These. Institutions, therefore, contain at Ucst (0 prisoners more than can be properly cared for. It is clear that extensive and costly e nlargements of .he prisons are necessary and must t o made Immediately, or nt a e-omparatively early day. This se-enis. therefore, to bt- an opportune time for this State to omply with that provision of the Con.it i tut. n which directs that the penal code shall be founded ei the principles of r formation ami not or vindictive Justice." Fortunately, we are not compiled to venture into the field cf experiment Iti undertaking a reform cf our jr.al rystem. Many other Stated of the Union have already traveled far to.vanls th reformation of criminals, espt-clally thoe young In years and crime. It !. sugtfestcd t.at In-stcad cf expending a larije the e;eneral Assembly hall appropriate the ?Xuni which would b nvccrar iQr such

enlargement for. the establishment of a third institution, to be known as the Intermediate Prison, to be devoted primarily to tho reformation of criminals, who. because of youthfulnes or inexperience in crime, are believed to tx suscentible of reclama

tion. This should be limited to younger prisoners committed for first offenses. The operation of such an Institution snould be frupplemented bv laws which would permit the conditional release cf the inmates for a practical test of the genuineness of their reformation when considered wise by the authorities of the reformatory C areful observation of the operations of In stitutions of this character in other States has shown that the percentage of young criminals who return to lives of honesty and industry upon th-?ir release Is very n ucn greater than that among prisoners discharged from State prisons of the ordi nary type. The requirements of both humanity and economy demand that all practicable methods be taken which may result in reducing or checking the growth of crime in Indiana. The Fifty-ninth General Assembly enacted "That all convicts confined in the penitentiaries North and South, upon the expiration of their term shall be taken back to the county Jail of the county from which they were convicted, and there released by the sheriff of said county." The law also provided that the prisoner should not be paid any sum of money bv the State, which had heretofore been customary. I resret to say that 1 approved this bill. It was presented to me as one of over one hundred bills with but three days permitted me to consider and report back to the legislature. Py reason of this I did not then, as I do new. appreciate Its inhumanity and injustice. This law is wrong, and should bo lepejiied. it often occurs that pri.-oners do not desire to re-turn to the county from which convicted, either through shame or that it is not their home. In the latter case, to return a prisoner and send him from the jail door homeless, penniless and friendless, is not only unjust and inhuman, but too often force the prisoner into the recommission of crime. In urging its 1m-me-dlate repeal I would approve the recommendation of the Iioard of State Charities that tho discharged prisoner be provided with a comfortable suit of clothes, paid a small sum in cash with a railroad ticket procured by the warden of the? prison to any point within the limits of the State. REFORMATORY INSTITUTIONS. There in nothing unusual to report in regard to the Reform School for Roys. Under the intelligent guidance of this school it has steadily progressed until It is to-day cne of the foremost Institutions of its kind in the country. It makes a remarkable showing in the health of the toys, only cno death occurring during the year. The purchase of 133 acres adjoining the farm has proved to be a fortunate and profitable investment. It increases the opportunity to give the boys healthful and useful employment, besides affording means to diminish tho cost of maintenance. Time has demonstrated tho wisdom of the General Assembly in placing the exclusive management of the Reform School for Girls and Woman's Prison in the hands of women. It has been, under Its present trustees and officers, humanely and liberally, though economically conducted, notwithstanding its overcrowded cordition. You snould car?fully note the recommendations of the trustees that there should be a separation of school and prison. It is a serious question whether the best results can be accomplished for which the Reform School for Girls was established until it becomes a separate and Independent institution, entirely severed from connection with the prison for women. Misfortune and adverse circumstances, not crime, places a large numlxr of the girls within the care of the school. As few hindrances as possible should surround their reformation and education. Not only should the stigma of the prison not attach to them, but they should be removed as far as possible from the influences of older prisoners committed for e-riminal offenses. The normal capacity of the School for Girls is PV. Tne report of tho superintendent now shows 2i IS inmates. 1 would recommend that Immediate steps be taken for the erection of a woman's prison, the transfer of tho women prisoners thereto, and provision made for the conversion of the prison department into suitable quarters for the girls. Justice and humanity should claim your serious and early consideration of this subject. During the. last two years I have pardoned or paroled 113 prisoners, and granted thirty-two remissions of lines and forfeitures. The distressing depression In business affairs, lack of employment by a large number of citizens, has rendered the applications for remissions of fines most burdensome. I have released a number of ycung convicts, serving for first offense, by taking off from one to three months befere the expiration of their sentence. Where the previous character of the prisoner has been reisonably good, prior to the commission of the offense, and whoe prison record had been good. I have thus acted honing that it might have good effect noon their future life. In the majority of cases I have exercised the right to parole, or a conditional pardon. All exercise of executive clemency has only been after full and thorough investigation, and in each cae feeling fully justified. I have no doubt that there are m iny others deserving pardon, but pressure of other duties has prevented that investigation necessary. iikm:volt.t i.xstiti tions. Stale Soldier Home Highly Com-nifnilfd-t'dre of Soldier Orphan. The manuscript reports of the hospitals for the Insane and educutior.al Institutions were tiled with me, and hastily examining them, they were sent to the printer so as not to delay publication. I have not the published reports up to the time cf preparing th.'s message, and consequently am unable to make mention of each which I desired, and will refer you to the reports for information respecting the hospitals. Suffice It to say that all are in excellent condition, yet crowded to their full capacity. Thcro are 3.15S patients being treated In tho four hospitals, and distributed: To the Central lloospltal. 1.5S6: to the Northern Hospital. CIS; to the Scuthein Hospital. 4S.": to the Eastern Hospital. 519. The statement by the trustees of their necessities I feel are not fanciful or exaggerated, and are worthy your serious consideration. One important feature especially worthy of mention is the pathological department, recently completed at the Central Hospital. Ibis Is a progressive movement in tho right direction. This department, absolutely essential in the thorough treatment of patients, will prove of Immense benefit to the public and all concerned. Its introducticn H entitled to highest commendation, and is a credit to the State. One other subject of vital importance Is that of sewage of the Southern Hospital. Tho management of the. Southern Hospital for the Insane have continuously encountered elifficulties in disposing of the sewage from which ihey should le relieved. When ti ls institution was constructed and turned over to tho trustees, no arrangement had been made for tho disposition of sewage, and it has been a ceaseless annoyance to both the officials of the hospital and resident property owne.m. At present the sewage is conveed in an open elitch for quite a distance along one of tho most public thoroughfares leading into the city of Kvanville It passes through the land of those living near the hospital grounds, and is finally deposited on the property of an adjacent land owner, spreading over his grounds, creating an intolerable nuisance. The continuance of this open sewage ditch depreciates the value of property in that neighborhood, ana seriously inrcaiens uie h;ilth of the citizens. Complaints are fre quent and bitter from residents along the teute. They have Just cause for complaint. The State has no right to maintain such a nuisance a nuisance that imperii- tne lives cf its citizens. It is a shame that the evil has not long since been remedied. You can not with Justice or honor longer ignore it. nnd I trust you may meet the necessity promptly. I recommend that a special joint committee, three irom cacn orancn oi uie Legislature, be appointed early in the session to visit the hcspital and prepare a bill to be presented for early action. I would suggest that this joint committee le empowered to take with them a competent engineer to examine the different routes proposed for a sewer. Such a committee conferring with the board of control of the hospital. conultln tho members of the Heard of Public Works and other officials of th? city of F.vansvllle. and interviewing the land owners along tne umercnt routes should be able to agree upon a p!;n that would quiet the discontent of resident citi zens and effectually remedy tne uniortunate condition that at present exists. THE DUAF, DUMB AND UMNO. There is an unsually large attendance of pupils this year at the Institute for tho Deaf and Dumb, tho report of the superintendent showing an actual attendance Oct. 31. !'. of ?A2. The trustees suggest the sale of certain parts of the land belonging to the Institute. It seems to me that the time is not the most favorable for making such sale, owing to the fact that It would bo difficult to realize its fair value. When such property has recovered, then it might be well to dlipose of the land r.ot actually needed for school purposes, and the sum received be judiciously invested, the income from which to be uicd for the br.ctlt of the institution. The Institute for the IJlind Is quietly and effectively Uolnj u noble work. There are

new 125 pupils In the school. The general health has been excellent. Great Improvements have been made In the workroom for both boys and girls, and under capable instructors are learning much that will be useful In the future. The report this year Is so modest in its recommendations and demands that it will doubtless commend itself to your consideration. There are now ,"J Inmates of the School for Feeble-minded Youth, with a large number of applications which the school is unable to receive or care for. Few more distressing or perplexing questions arise as to the wards of the State than are encountered by the management of this school. The. farm colony established by the superintendent has been so successful as to rx)int out a solution In part of some of the difficulties. The management of such an institution cares for the highest exercise of humanity and judgment. This school has i.ow attained a high standard by its present trustees find superintendent. They make a most interesting report, and present the needs of the institution in a modest, yet comprehensive way, and you will doubtless duly consider the recommendationscfTered. T1IU STATU SOLDIERS' HOME. On the 4th day of July, 1S&0, the Indiana State Soldiers Home near Lafayette was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies, although formally opened Feb. 1, ISM. On Oct. CI there were 271 occupants of the Home, S3 of whom were women. The board of trustees are to be especially commended for the rapidity with which the home was prepared to receive old soldiers and their wives or widows. Situated as it is upon a beautiful and commanding site, its future promises to possess rare attractions. The trustees bad many difficulties to encounter, virtually erecting the home in the forest. Yet they have triumphed over all obstacles, and have wisely and economically used the money at their command. The main buildings are of substantial, plain, yet tatscful construction. Twenty-six cottages have been erected and make comfortable homes. In addition to those constructed by the Grand Army of tho Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps and the women of the Grand Army of the Republic of seventeen counties have erected cottage Wh e much has been accomplished, much yet remains to be clone before the home will be complete, well equipped and ready to receive those applying for quarters. It is a noble work, and speaks in highest praise of the gratitude and the patriotism of the people of Indiana. None too soon can the day come when not a single veteran may be found in the poorhouses of the State, or when it may not be necessary that the husband and wife in their declining years be separated. The home merits your consideration for its future wants, which are plainly presented in the report of the trustees. It Js to be found on your desks; to it I solicit your attention. One of the most interesting institutions of the State is that of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home. At the close of the fiscal year ending Oct. .Tl, l.'fi, there were C23 child re.i at the home. The general health of the children hus been good, almost wholly free from epidemics. The trustees in their report to the Governor call attention to the important matter of securing a competent financial officer. The responsibilities resting upon this officer are by no means slight and requiring no little ability to perform. In this selection the board is limited to honorably discharged Union soldiers, and as year by year we recede from the war period the board will have greater difficulty in securing such an officer. It is necessary that he should be an accurate bockkkeeper and accountant, of sound judgment and experience in the purchase of food supplies, clothing, repair materials, etc. In adition to this, it Is most important that ho, coming in contact with

the children, as he necessarily must, should le of high moral character and strict integrity. The salary of JOlO, as at present allowed this officer, is not sufficient, and I join in the re-commendation of the trustees that this salary should be Increased to 5AM). CO MP I LS O It Y l'Dl C ATI O X . Such a Iiw Strongly Favored Condition of Higher School. A subject that Is now seriously engaging the thought of intelligent men and women is that of compulsory education. Several States have already adopted laws compelling tho attendance of children within certain age limits at school, either public or private, for certain periods during the school year. The Constitution of the State Of Indiana declares that "it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to provide by law for a general and uniform system of common schools wherein tuition shall be without charge and equally free to all." In lMtf the number of children of school age In the State was 731.610; number of children represented as enrolled in public schools, o43,0;"; showing as not enrolled. 10o,9T.. Deduct from this tho number attending private or parochial schools (estimated at Srt.OrtO) and we then have 1S0.D73 not" attending either public or parochial schools. Rut it can be safely estimated that there are near 100.000 children enrolled but not attending school. So that we have over 250.00) children of school age In Indiana not availing themselves of the means provided by tho taxpayers of tho State for their education. Our State Constitution further afiirms that "knowledge and learning generally diffused throughout. a community being essential to the preservation of a free government, it shall be. etc." Upon this theory' tho State levies a general tax upon the property of the State, and provides for its general distribution among the ehildern of school age. It wouid seem that If the State imposes such tax upon the individual on the ground that he is to be benefited by the education of the children, it is the duty of the Stato to see that this becomes effective, by providing not only the opportunity for an education, but by also providing that children of suitable age shall be compelled to receive its benefits. Good citizenship requires intelligence enough to make good laws, and patriotism enough to obey and defend thorn when made. It might be truly waid that every voter in Indiana is a lawmaker. He expresses his thought through the ballot and his intelligence manifests itself in the laws of the Commonwealth. It is trite to assert that the subjecj; of education is intimately connected with tho perpetuation of free institutions. The experiment of popular government will be successful o'iiy- to the extent that the poplo are intelligent and educated, for under a republican form of government, where the peoplo govern, themselves, and where the most momentous and complicated questions are decided at the ballot box. a high degree of Intelligence and a certain amount of education are indispensable. Much has been done for the cause of education in this count n't especially In Indiana, but tho careful student of affairs must recognize the fact that much remains to be accomplished before our education can be truthfully called "universal." Tens of thousands of American children are growing up In Ignorance, notwithstanding our magnilicent system of public schools. Tho welfare of our State and Nation is being endangered by a large and constantly increasing body of illiterates. Roys are growing up in our towns and cities, not attending schools, but educated In the streets, too often in the slums, only to become lit subjects for our correctional or penal Institutions. Heroic measures are sometimes necessary to correct growing erifnt comnulsorv edueatirn laws have not been uniformly successful not conclusive argument against their enactment. They have somtimcs failed in ti.eir desired end because not properly enforced. They were not enforced because-not always supported bv public opinion, ana pumic opinion was nbt decisive in their fave: because the pubrr.nf.milv has not I'cen awake to the seriousness of the situ.-'lon. Great reforms move slowly, and just soon as the Amer ican people fully rea;:! uie magrmuue oi the illiteracy, both native and foreign, and the dangers likely to accrue therefrom, then a compulsory education law can be enforced. I readily admit that, education without compulsion is to be preferred to that obtained under restraint, but it is equally true that the latter is bettr than no education at all. I am convinced that a moderate and judicious law compelling the attendance of children, say between the ages of seven and twelve, in the public, private or parochial schools for a certain number of months, sav four, each year, could be enforced and would be productive of great rood to the State and Nation. There could bo no source for greater pride to the people of Indiana than In our unexcelled svstem of public education. And there can be no duty more incumbent upon you than the watchful guarding of the common school fund that it may In the highest degree perform the noble mission, for which it was created. The common school fund of the State now amounts to $10.21.432. II. The present State echoed levy Is 11 cents on the Jl" valuation. The total enumeration ef scho6l children in 1J was 731'.4'. The total revenue from all sources for the school year in 1" was $4,301,413.04. For an Itemized statement I refer you to page 320 of the report of the superintendent of public instruction. THE HIGHER STATE SCHOOLS. None of the educational institutions cf tho State is in a more prospcrocs condition than the State University at Rlcomiugton. In recent years the scope of this university has been much enlarged and it mado Ue use of its opportunities.

There has been a surprising increase in the attendance of students from year to year, until now there Is an enrollment of nearly cne thousand. It is accomplishing a great educational work, but, as you will seo from the report, which will be laid upon your tabic, Is much cramped lor quarters, and in need of additional equipment. The report of this institution is worthy your careful examination. Few educational institutions in the entire country have made such wonderful strides In the tide's of higher education than has Purdue University. This is almost wholly duo to the active and untiring energy and rare executive ability of its president. Year by year the number of students Increase, and the university adds to Its splendid equipment for more thorough technical and agricultural instruction. It to-day ranks high with the universities of the land in its special line cf work. Continued, steady and healthy advancement marks the year's record of the State Normal School. It has well met the grand purpose for which it was established. The work of no educational institution extends such wide influence throughout the State. Every district school feels the influence of the instruction given at this school. It should be your aim to foster It. and do all In your power that it should attain the highest degree of proficiency. The people of Indiana may well be proud of its three great educational institutes the State Normal and the State and Purdue Lniverdties " In'my last biennial message I recommended that proper aid be granted the Indiana Academy of Science for the publication of their papers. This was conceded and an appropriation of K.00 per annum for two years was made. Tho two reports published contain valuable papers of general interest and value to the citizens or tho State, covering a wide range in the fields of science and sanitation. nese papers arc prepared bv an able corps of editors, skilled in their special departments, without any expense for services to the State. It seems to me that it would be well to continue the small appropriation heretofore granted, and for a longer period than two years, as prescribed in the previous

iCt. THE NATIONAL GUARD. Governor Highly Commends It Cblckumnuga Commission's AYork. Never In the history of the State has its militia, the Indiana National Guard, been in higher condition, better equipped or in more thorough discipline. The guard at present is composed of four regiments cf infantry and one of artillery, a total force of 2.S31, or men and 137 officers. There are forty-two companies of Infantry and three batteries. The adjutant general states that in fifteen hours, or less, twenty-live hundred men could be mobilized at almost any point in the State. Attention has been paid to the better equipment of the guard, and whiie it is good and far better than ever before, yet it lacks in some particulars which can be remedied from time to time. Steps have been taken which I hope will soon bo accomplished to have a firstclass battery in the service of the State. In time it is to bo hoped that the others can be placed on the same footing. To the higher discipline and esprit de corps of the guard much credit should be given to the law adopted by the last General Assembly, as well as the valuable services and direction of the general olficers. On more than one. occasion has the National Guard proved its eiiiciency in the protection of life and property and the enforcement of law. From the officer to the humblest private in the ranks there is not one who does not make a sacrifice in both time and money In his service to the State several fold more than Is received in compensation therefor. When their services are necessary, r.one more cheerfully and promptly respond to the call of duty. They deserve your consideration and the encouragement and support of the citizens of the State. For detailed statements I would refer you to the comprehensive report of the adjutant general, embracing those of Quartermaster General Compton and Brigadier General McKee. The duties and responsibilities of the quartermaster General have so Increased, demanding more of his time than formerly, thut the salary of $.00 at present allowed that officer is utterly inadequate. The quartermaster general is the custodian of hundreds of thousands of dollars of property lor which lie is held strictly accountable. His salary should be placed at not less than $1.2'0 per annum, every ce it of which he will fully earn. There has been a full accounting rendered between the State and the general government by Quartermaster General Compton, and we expect a full discharge from the government In the near future, which will be the first In thirty eurs. THE CHICKAMAUGA PARK. In my mesage two years ago to the General Assembly, I called attention to the fact that at the request of the commissioners of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, I had appointed a commission of citizens of Indiana, who were participants in the battles thcro fought, which the General Assembly generously approved. An appropriation of JiO.OOO was made for the purpose of erecting monuments to tho Indiana regiments engaged, and placing markers for tho different historical points where monuments could not be erected. The report of the commission, explaining Its work, will be- placed before you. The commission has well performed its labors, prudently and economically using the appropriation, and lr.onumonis constructed of Indiana stone are now placed upon the spots wbero Indiana regiments rendered most conspicuous service, with but one exception. The position for the monument to the Ninth Indiana Infantry is yet in dispute between the State and national commissioners. The Indiana commissioners claim, ami justly claim, for this regiment a place on Snodgrass Hill, where gallant and Important services were rendered, perhaps the most Important on the liejd of battle. Relieving this ioint of honor justly due to Indiana, I have supported our commission in its contention and urged that the monument le not placed until our rightful place wis conceded. So the matter rests, and for tuiler explanation I refer you to tho aforcuientioned report of tho commission. The emmissioners. through r.o fault or neglect of their own. have been unable to complete tho work assigned them. There is an unexpended balance of the appropriation of $M21..". 1 recommend that this balance be appropriated and the commission, as now formed, be continued to complete this work. The credit of tho State is involved in this, that Indiana should be correctly and aaccuratcly. along with other States, placed upon the battlefield. It grieves me to report the recent death of General Morton C. Hunter, president of the commission. A brave soldier and an honored citizen ha been lost to the State. I appointed Capt. Augustus C. Ford, a participant in the battle, to fill the vacancy so caused. . i Sept. 1H and 20. 1:. the Governors of the several States having troops engaged in these battles, were cabed :pon hy the national government to take part in the exercises dedicating the National Park on the battle ground and in the city of Chattanooga. All the other States made liberal provision for suitable representation, but Indiana, although second in the number of regiments engaged, made r.o appropriation for this purpose. As Governor of the State, proud of tho valor displayed on this sanguinary battlefield by Indiana soldiers, and feeling that it was due to the memory of the brave soldiers who fell and their surviving companions, determined the State should be represented. I dispatched Quartermaster General Compton. with the tents of the State, to establish headquarters for Indiana on the battleground. The Governor, a part of the staff. State officials and the Indiana commission, were quartered at this camp near Cave Spring. In addition a large number of tents were pitched to accommodate Indiana veterans who were also in attendance. While each Individual bore their part of the expense, there were other expenses amounting to incurred by tho quartermaster general, which I assumed. I would respectfully suggest that 1 should be reimbursed to this amount. In requesting this I believe it vas a necessary expense, one that could not with propriety be ev;ided. and should not have been. I believe Indian was crtditably represented by Stale officials, veterans and citizens at the dedication, and to not have been officially represented would have been unfortunate. STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. Owing to tho absorbing interest of the public in the political contest of 1SC0, agricultural fairs were generally unsuccessful and disappointing to their managers. Notably was th.s true of the State fair held under the auplces of the SUte Hoard of Agriculture. This lard is representative of one of the greatest and mcst important interests of Indiana. It Is proper and right that vou should extend a helping and encouraging hand to this interest. The board, under many discouraging and adverse circumstances, has eariu-stly labored for success. With the prevailing low prices of agricultural products of all kinds, and' live stock, the farmer has little inclination or opportunity to indulge in the luxury of recreation, even In such a leneikial educational school as is a well-conducted State fair. When ptosp. rity may have returned to bless the toil of tho farmer I have little doubt that tho State fair will bo placed

upon a substantial basis, with the heretofore annual appropriation from the State, which should be continued. While I believe that the State Live Stock Sanitary Commission Is the means of accomplishing a good and useful work, yet there Is need for some revision of the law creating the commission. As it is. there i3 an unnecessary expense connected with its labors. It is not easy to understand the necessity of three members of a commission with the state veterinarian traversing the State to some point where a supposed Infectious or contagious disease may have been reported, when at last the commission is almost wholly governed by the judgment or decision of the veterinary officer. I would recommend that the commission be discontinued, and In lieu thereof a competent veterinary surgeon be appointed by the Governor, to be known as the State veterinarian, and to discharge the duties now devolving upon the sanitary commissioners, said veterinarian to be provided with sufficient salary and necessary traveling expenses. I do not believe that the State Horticultural Society is appreciated according to its merit. The publications of this society are interesting and of value to the public. The intelligent discussions of subjects relating to this interest, one of greater importance than many realize, should be afforded means to be published and distributed. I hope you may continue to extend encouragement to the society. DR. HURTY SAT UPON. I am unable to commend to you the complex and expensive system recommended by the State Board of Health. It is not a fitting time for the Introduction of expensive experiments into the State machinery. Resides, from the expense, the reorganization of the State board as proposed and the creation of numerous local boards and complicated machinery are of doubtful propriety and usefulness. The State board as now constructed can accomplish great good if tho powers at its command be wisely and vigorously used. Practical labors and Investigations will be of more value to the public than theoretical fancies and chimerical teachings of newly established hygienic schools. It more authority or power be necessary to the successful work of the present board, grant these, but avoid Introducing complicated methods into the p.rformancu of duties by any of the fcsiale boards. As a rule, the simpler the methods adopted the more effective and valuable. It is easy to fasten upon the State expensive methods requiring large numbers of officers, but difficult to get rid of them when once adopted. During my entire administration, connected as is the office of Governor more or less with the various institutions of the State. 1 have found the State Board of Charities most helpful. Each year has but confirmed me in the opinion of its necessity and value to the State and its public institutions. Since its organization its duties have increased and it has the more commended its work to the public. The board with its present and efficient secretary has measured up to its opportunities, and has done for the State a great and good work. It stands a faithful guardian to both the public and the management of tho various public institutions. 1 cannot too loyally commend the labors of the present board to your favorable consideration. TO AROE1SII OFFICE OF GEOLOGIST. The department of geology was created originally in 1S33, but several times abolished and re-established, since when there have been surveys of nearly every county In the State. Without the intention of casting any reliection upon the present head of that department, I would submit for your consideration tho wisdom of, at the expiration of the term of office cf tho present Incumbent, abandoning the office of state geologist. The mineral and other resources of the S;ate are now so well known, and have been so thoroughly developed, that recent surveys are largely a rcpitition of former ones, and it is questioned if this expense should not be saved the State. 'j he offices of mine, gas and oil inspectors should be continued, and the inspectors should be appointed by the Governor, to whom they should mane report. The reports of these officials, especially mine and gas inspectors, should be rendered quarterly in circular form and published lor general distribution. The geological department and State Museum could be placed in charge of a competent custodian at a moderate salary. AGAINST THE CENTENNIAL.

Wisdom of Holding Such un Exposition Seriously Doubted. In compliance with a concurrent resolution of the preceding General Assembly, I appointed a commission of thirty members to report to the present session of the General Assembly such recommendations as might bo thought best for the appropriate celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the establishment of the government of the Territory of Indiana. The Legislature adopting the resolutions expressed a desire that such anniversary should be commemorated by a State exposition, exhibiting the century of development in Indiana's history, and it was expected that this commission so appointed should investigate and offer a pian for carrying the idea into effect. The commission composed thirty of tho representative and enterprising citizens of tho State has cheerfully and freely, without cost to the State, given time, labor and thought, and submits its report, which is herewith transmitted for your action. Should you deem the times propitious for this great undertaking you will lind in this report the well-digested thought and work of intelligent citizens, jealous of the good riamo of our State and interested in its present and future welfare. Indiana is a great State of almost illimitable resources, and possessing In an eminent degree all the elements necessary to ttie greatest prosperity ;nd the higncst civilization. No attcmpi should be made to celeorate the one hunuied years ot Indiana's wonderful development except upon a broad and generous ijCiilc. To do otherwise, it wouiu be far better that the attempt be not made at ail. The. plan proposed by the commission, offered m the proper patriotic spirit and commensurate- with the occasion, would entail no light cxpensH upon the citizens of this State, and snould cause you to seriously consider woether you would be justified in adding to their burdens. The condition of a people can be such at times that the slightest additional burden could be oppressive and unjust. 1 doubt that a better pian could be presented than this of the commission, and should you, after careful consideration, conclude to adopt it, I desire to direct your attention to one of its recommendations, and that is the appropriation lor the sight of the centennial building, of the two squares of ground in tho city of Indianapolis belonging to the State and now occupied by the Indiana Institute for tho Education of the lfiind. Indianapolis, the seat of the State government, is a rapidly growing city, with its available building lots steadily enhancing in value. The future needs of the State for building grounds are yet unknown and difficult to determine. The State no v. owns several pieces of property that would be most advantageous should the necessity for their use by the State arise. The building now used by the Institute for tho Rlind is a good building of attractive architecture, well located, of sufficie nt capacity for present needs and could be easily enlarged to meet future demands. It would seem poor economy to destroy this building and erect a new one less desirably located. I would advise you to deliberate with great care before consenting to a disposal of the property of the State now held in the city of Indianapolis. PUBLISH TERRITORIAL HISTORY. The near approach of the centennial of the organization of the Indiana Territory makes it appropriate to remind you that in the office of the secretary of state there is a manuscript volume of great historic value and interest, viz: the executive journal kept during the territorial period. This is of interest not only to the citizens of this State, but to those of Michigan and Illinois, inasmuch as the Territory of Michigan was not set off from the Indiana Territory until lv!.".. and the Illinois Territory until ISO?. These valuable records should not be lost, and it is not creditable to the great State of Indiana that this volume has for nearly one. hundred yeais remained unpublished. Especially is this true when our sister States are expending large sums in the preservation of historic documents of less value. This volume should be properly annotated and indexed by competent persons and printed. I recommend that this be done under the super vis-ion of the ln.-iiana Historical Society, and that a reasonable appropriation be made for- this purpose. Ous sister State. Tennessee, this year celebrates the cne hundredth anniversary of its admission into the Union of States. "The citizens are making extensive arrangements for the celebration of this event by way of a national exposition, in which all other States nre Invited to participate and be represented. At the request of the Tennessee managers 1 appointed commissioners for Indiana, to serve without compensation unless you phouM see lit to appropriate u sum for this purpose. It misfit bo

"well to make a moderate appropriation for Indiana's representation. It Is understood that the commissioners have erected a large and commodious building, in which space is to be allotted to exhibitors of States desiring It. Several of the States have already made liberal appropriations to participate in this enterprise of a sister State.

AGAIXST THE TRUSTS. State Lawn the Only Means of AbolIthingr ThemThe I'UIi Interests. It Is important that you should consider a subject which, until recently, has been most commonly believed to require the stronger hand of the national government to be effective. This is the formation of what are known as trusts, or powerful combinations of capital to control certain industries and to suppress competition in trade. The President of the United States in his last message to Congress, supplemented by the report of the attorney general, calls attention to the fact that federal laws dealing with such combinations have proved ineffective, and makes the surprising admission that all federal legislation may prove inoperative "because of inherent obstacles and also because Of the complex character of our government system, which, while making the federal authority supreme within its sphere, has carefully limited that sphere by motes and bonds that cannot be transgressed." The protection to the public must be lookeu tor trom tne several Stales, and there is no doubt expressed as to their power to act effectively. To every intelligent and unbiased citizen the feariully dangerous over of combined wealth for such purposes must be apparent, in that it is subversive of the principles upon which popular government is founded. To protest against the iniluences for evil, or tre dangers of vast aggregated or allied wealth to control trade, destroy competition, dictate legislation und create trusts and monopolies, is not to condemn wealth in itself or the possessor of wealth, for we must recognize in the struggle for the attainment of wealth, in the citizen keeping abreast or ahead of his fellows, great agencies in the advancement of higher civilization. Rut laws should not countenance the unjust combination or concentration of wealth, that in its result would smother the aspiration of the citizen and prove destructive of individual Industrial competition. Such would in the end prove destructive to manhood and demoralizing to American citizenship. Inevitably leading to a condition but little short of enslavement. It cannot be denied that trusts and combinations have increased at an alarming rate in the past tev years, and are reaching out in every direction, invading all trade and commercial interests, even embracing tho necessaries of life. Their iower is already alarming and enormous. If State laws can alone or more effectively deal with this subject, then you cannot too speedily take such action as will limit, restrict or prohibit these powers. To do so properly calls for tho highest order of Giiintc.'ested statesmansnip. K wouid bo a valuable service to the public to adopt a rigorous law, preventing tho formation of trusts, and prohibiting their doing business within the State, with severe penalties of fine and imprisonment or both for its violation. CLAIM AGAINST THE VANDALIA. Under an act approved Jan. 26, 1S47, "The Terre Haute it Richmond Railroad Company" was incorporated. This property is now embraced in what is known and termed the Vandalia system. It has been a matter of common belief that under the charter granted the old Terre Haute & Richmond Railroad Company there is justly due the State of Indiana a largo sum of money from this company. Spasmodic and frequent attempts have been made for an accounting between the railroad and the State. For a number of years past it is well known that this subject has been in-fore every Legislature. Rills have been offered that were referred to committees, and there lost. Joint resolutions have been passed, but no action taken thereon, and so the matter has ended from time to time. The Vandalia Railroad, to tho intense surprise of the public, and under peculiar circumstances, has been placed in the hands of a receiver appointed by the federal courts. The matter cannot longer be lightly passed, and It becomes your solemn duty to see that the rights of the State, if any, are not lost. Nothing can be done to determine this except as authorized by the General Assembly. There may or may not lc.a considerable sum of money due tne State. At all events, justice to both the public and the railroad company demands that you should order an accounting. If tho railroad company does not owe the State, the public should know it, und the railroad company be relieved from constant annoyance and threats and the necessity of appearing before each legislature to prevent or defeat proposed legislation. If it be found that there is money owing the State, then steps should bo taken to collect it. or secure the rights of the State. I would suggest that the attorney general be instructed to demand an accounting, and that he be authorized to employ an expert accountant to aid him in the investigation, and employ such assistance as he may deem necessary in case oi litigation. MT. CARMEL DAM FISH LADDERS. A number of years ago the United States government constructed a substantial dam of masonry across the Wabash liver just above tho town of Mount Carmel. 111., to aid navigation of this river Tills is commonly known as, the Mount Carmel dim. but Is designated in government surveys as the Grand Rapids dam. In constructing this dam, the government neglected to put in fishways, so that fish cannot ascend the river above the dam. except in extreme high stages of the river. The greater part of tho year lisn were confined below the dam, and this point was frequented by riot only those fishing for sport, but mostly by those for market purposes, who in various ways took out great quantities of fish. Especially was this destructive during the spawning season when fish in their attempt to go up the river were stopped by this dam. At this point the Wabash river is the dividing line between the. States of Illinois ! and Indiana, and it became necessary that the two States should jointly seek to ! remedy the evil. The Wabash river being also classed as a navigable stream, this could only be accomplished through the general gevcrnment. Consequently I suggested to the Governor of Illinois that Ave each send a representative to investigate the difficulties make report, and that we should unite in an appeal to the secretary of war to have the obstruction removed and provide ample rishways. The Governor of Illinois promptiy and cordially approved the suggestion and appointed a representative. On behalf of Indiana. 1 appointed Hon. William A. Culiop. of Vlncennes. who met the representative of Illinois at the dam. and made a thorough and comprehensive investigation of the subject. I then addressed a letter to the secretary of war. in which the Governor of Illinois joined me. enclosing Mr. Ctillop's report. July f. 1K5, the construction of two lishways in the Grand Rapids dam was authorize!. These are now completed, affording sufficient passage for fish up and down the river, and removing a serious cause for complaint on the part of a large number of our citizens. Again I would call your attention to the defective laws relating to fish, the encouragement of fish culture and the preservation of fish in our streams and lakes. The lav. now provides for a state fish commissioner with a salary of ?3e0. and for expenses I'M. makinff a total of JVn). The Interest in fish culture and restocking our streams and numerous lakes Is Increasing in every section of the State. The frequent violations of the lav. make demands upon the commissioner that he is unable to meet with the mere pittance afforded him. A salary of i.W will not permit a competent officer to devote hn time to the work as should be. There are r.lncty-two counties in the State, each calling upon the commissioner, with but a fraction over J. to be appropriated to each county, lou should provide this official with means to prosecute his labors, or abolish the office and make some other provision to carry out the fish laws. The present fish commissioner1 has well performed his duties in so far as the means at his command would permit. II I 1 1,1)1 G ASSOCIATIONS. Recommendation of the Recent Coiulu'Mwlon Approved. By a concurrent resolution of the last Legislature I was instructed to appoint a commission of three persons to prepare a bill for an act to regulate the formation and business of building, loan and savings associations, and make a report to the Governor. In compliance with this resolution. I appointed Messrs. John H. Holliday and James E. McCulllough, of Marlon county, and Rellamy S. Sutton, of Shelby county. Tho commissioners made industrious r.nd intelligent investigation of the subject and havo placed in my hands a bill to which they have devoted much time, thought and labor, and which, I now have the honor to

transmit to you. I bespeak for It that careful consideration which its importance end the vast interest dealt with demands, apd that it may aid you in your endeavors to correct the wrongs which have from year to year grown as these associations have Increased in numbers and liabilities. It cannot be denied that building and loan associations properly conducted aro beneficial to the community and the means of accomplishing great good. These associations as primarily designed us a means cf assisting in tho accumulation und nivestment of small savings and in procuring homes, should receive every reasonable encouragement. The ownership of homes is a great safeguard to American liberties and institutions, and every inducement should be offered to secure homes by as large a number of our citzens as may be iossIbie. Duildlng and loan associations conducted upon the purely local plan are of such character. Rut there has been a wide departure from the original design, as too many cf these asosciations are engaging in business, never contemplated by the law. These largely operate uion what is known as the "national plan." and encage in a general banking und investment bushiess. Into the management of tco many have crept abuses and evils that work an injustice to the in--vestors and bring discredit upon buildinganil loan associations in general. There are few matters tlemanding your attention more important than the passing of a law that shall check these present evils and prevent their recurrence. If not properly restricted, it were better that such associations did not exist. GREEN RIVER ISLAND. There has long been contention as to tho boundary line between the States of Indiana and Kentucky, and disputed claims to a tract of land known as Green River island. When Kentucky In 1792 lecame a State of the Union, her northern boundary line was described and extended to lowwater mark line on the north bank of the Ohio river, giving to Kentucky the islands in tho river. The channel or chute on tho r.orth side of Green River island was doubtless, in 17?2. and even at the time of tho survey in ISO, well defined. Rut this chut afterwards becoming obstructed by drifts and deposits rapidly filled until at that Ume it was difficult to determine except by slight depression the ancient meandering of tho river. The dispute was finally carried into tho Supreme Court of the United States, which ccurt. May iy. isro. entered a Judgment and decree in favor of Kentucky to the disputed territory extending to the lines established by the survey of lS0i. and there the matter rested. It was not easy to settle upon tho line as decreed by the Supremo Ceurt, and contentions I etween the adjacent property owners often led to personal encounters and threatening at times bloodshed and loss of life. The subject became a matter of correspondence between the- Governors of Kentucky and Indiana. It was finally agreed that the Governors of the two States should unite in an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States for the appointment of a commissioner to establish the line in accord with the decision of the court. The Governors of Indiana and Kentucky each nominated to the court a commissioner to represent their respective States, and joined in a request to the secretary of war to nominate to the court and detail an army officer from the corps of enjrincers to act in conjunction with the commissioners of Indiana and Kentucky. On the part of Indiana 1 nominated Gustavus V. Menzles. of Mount Vernon. Governor Drown, of Kentucky, on, behalf of his State nominated Gaston M. Alves. and the secretary of war recommended and detailed Lieut. Col. Amos Stickney. of the United States Corptf of Engineers, all of whom were approved und confirmed by tho Supreme Court, Oct. 21, 1S3". The alove commission soon after entered upon its labors to run and ascertain the boundary line between the two States, completing its work, establishing the line at low water mark along the Indiana shore according to tho survey of 1M)G, and making report to the Supreme Court, which report was confirmed and approved May is, 1K6. The court further ordered and decreed that the boundary line so established should be with all convenient speed permanently marked by tho erection of three stone monuments and two iron tosts. as described in the report of the commission, and that "said commission be continued for that purpose to make report thereon to this court, and that this cause be retained until such reiort is made." The court also ordered and decreed "that the compensation and expenses cf the commissioners, and the expenses attendant upon the discharge of their duties up to this time be and they are here allowed the sum of 52.230.60. In accordance with their report, and that said charges and expenses and the costs of this suit to be taxed be equally divided between the parties hereto." The commissioners report the cost of monuments and posts to be St'HX). one-half of which amount will fail to the State of Indiana. It will therefore become your duty to make provision for the payment of tho oart due from Indiana, viz: Half the cost

of monuments. $30; Half the. expense of commission. ll.HS.: or a total of J1.41S.30. But it became necessnry to earlier pay laborers employed in running the line by Mr. C. C. Genung. surveyor of Vanderburg county. Indiana, lor which I drew upon my civil contingent fund to the amount of Deducting this $ir.o from the above sum leaves J1.2",8.30. which I ask you to appropriate. The costs of this suit to be taxed I am unable to give you. us a statement has not been rendered by the Supreme Court. I believe thi:; annoying contention be tween Kentucky and Indiana is now hapnilv settled. I would furl her suggest that HOG be added to the above amount, to he placed In the hands or Commissioner .Menzles. to meet any extra expenses in erect ing boundary monuments, l believe that this tract of land. Green River island. separated fvom Kentucky as it is by the Ohio river, should belong to Indiana. I re quested the Governor of. Kentucky to sub mit a proposition for its cession to inaiana. but !? declined to entertain tne suggestion. I am persuaded that it will in the near fu ture le found wise that the transfer be mail?. SA L All V OT THE GOVERNOR. An Increawe t ?7,SOO u Year A Strong l'lrii for Cuba. In this my closing message I desire to ask your attention to the Insufficiency of the salary of the Governor of the State. Especially is this apparent in comparison with salaries paid other state officials. The duties of Governor are onerous and exacting. Responsibilities also rest upon the executive that attach to no other official, and especially in the charge.of the Constitution that "he shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.' Th duties of other eifficlals may be well and clvirly defined by law, and their action governed accordingly, but the Governor frequently has duties thrust upon him. and rt -ponsiblll-tles to assume for which there may be no precedent established and upon which he must be governed by his judgment alone. Rosidcs this, there are expenses to be met. simply through his official position, which can in; neither evaded or avoi bd If he would. I am aware that this Is not tho most favorable time to increse salaries of public officials, but as it cannot take immediate e.'fect and will only apply four years hence, when more prosperous times may prevail. 1 would recommend that tht salary of the Governor be made 57. .Ma) per annum. WANTS CURA RECOGNIZED. While it is true that domestic matters promoting the welfare of the people of the State should seriously en page your attention, and that questions of national policy or foreign or International relations may not proinrrly come within your province, yet there is one subject wholly without the State, but engaging the earnest attention of our ieoplo to which I believe you could fittingly give expression. While you aro peacefully assembled here under the lerilgn influences of free government and In the full enjoyment of all that human liberty can bestow, there is a people, cur closest reb'hbors. at this time npsKed in a desjwrate and bloody struggle lor freedom from a brutal and Jeprraumg dopottun. T nso struggling patriots are animated with the same ambitions aad aspirations that burned within the breasts of our fathers over one hundred years ago. The- i atriots of Cuba are making a brave and earnent light for freedom, and appeal to, nay, have the right to hope for and receive our warmest bympathies. Sympathy, even substantial aid. is more due from tne American peop.o than from any other en the f;;eo of me glebe. Almost within the sound of the b-n that rung out "liberty throughout all the land unio all the inhabitants thereof:" almost within the shadow of the stars and stripes. th' proud emb.em of a nation's freedom; almost breulhing the liberty-loving air wafted from our shores, wo have aroused in thtir souls a lonsing for the blessings which we ;is a people exult lit. Can we turn a deaf ear to their pleadings? Should we not at least comfort and encourage them will words of sympathy? Do not we owe it in justice to ourselves to bid them God speed in their sacred cause, and express the hoj? that soon the last vestige of a miserable and effete despotism shall be swept from the western hemisphere? The people of Indiana are brave and generous, and but one generation at;o her s-n sealed with their blood their sublime faith In free govemment und human liberty. It seems to tne iContlnurd on Third rjc.