Memoria que el Gobernador presenta a la Cámara en sus sesiones de 1843

Abstract

The image contains news about the Report that the Governor presented to the House in its sessions of 1843. It emphasizes promoting public morality and maintaining order through police action executing public shame. The harmony between civil, ecclesiastical and military authorities is mentioned, highlighting respect for civil authority during its administration. However, the inadequacy of provincial prisons and the need to improve them is recognized, as well as the investment of funds in the liberation of slaves in accordance with the manumission law. The decorative works carried out to beautify the province are also detailed and a summary of provincial income and expenses is presented. In addition, topics such as primary education, charity works, the provincial newspaper, indigenous reservations, protection of indigenous people, territorial division, population movement, elections, the House of Refuge, communication routes are addressed. , the political headquarters, the provincial establishments and the operation of the Charity Hospital. Also included are proposals such as the creation of an Anatomical Museum, evidencing the governor's concern for the cultural and social development of the province. News published in El Constitucional de Cundinamarca. September 15, 1843.