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tory, 90 ~ evidence OF our claims against the
u. States fsr Revolutionary Disbursements
That gentleman undertook the performance
Of the duty assigned him, and has discharged
IL With great labor and accuracy, and has re-
covered many valuable documents which il
is believed will fully substantiasc the claim o,
Virginia against the United States, for still
larger sums OF money due for disbursements
TO her forces employed against the common
enemy. His report is herewith laid before
you.
II Is probable that the want OF sufficient
room originally led 70 the practice Of filing
away the old records and documents in the
upper apartments Of the Capitol, and perhaps
during the late war, farther accumulations
may have taken place.
The Inconvenience suffered by some Of the
officers Of government i'm the transaction Of
the public business, for the want Of sufficient
and convenient apartments, is now such Us To
induce mo 10 ask your attention to that sub
ject. The rooms in the basement story arc
ANAL, confined, and badly lighted, and many
Of those confined 20 them by Official duties
during the summer, find their health impair
ed by their dampness, which is also believed
to be very destructive 10 the records and docu-
ments themselves. Moreover, the apartments
now occupied by the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts, are so crowded by tho annual accumu-
lation Of papers, hat IA = short time there
will not be sufficient room to 6lc them away.
II gives me great satisfaction TO state To
you the improving condition Of our primary
schools-since not doubt is now entertain
cd, that in time they will be found to answer
fully the expectations OF their warmest
friends. The number Of children sent to school
annually increases, and the operation Of the
system has been improved by the commend
able labor and industry Of the Second Auditor,
IN pcrfecting such regulations rs greatly as
sist the Commissioners, who are becoming
moro attentive 90 the subject, and take laud-
able interest IN bcstowing upon those around
them, al the benefit IN their power. The
Prcjudices which were felt upon the FIRST en-
actment Of this law, have almost WHOLLY sub
sided, and the plan may now be said to meet
appreciation every where and is fully success
l1i. Whilst looking in this direction, I cannot
TAIL to ask that your attention and fostering
care be extended 10 our university, the no
piest institution erected in the present age,
and II protected, destined, in a few years, To
shed blaze Of light over this country, which
will more than compensate the cost and all
the difficulties encountered in Its erection
Let us constantly bear IL in mind, that there
Is IN fact but little difference among men ex-
cept what arises from education, and which
will be found in tho day Of trial stronger
bulwark for the defence of liberty than for
est OF bayonets, or piles Of gold. To controul
money is an humble quality; but to controul
and direct those who possess il, is an ambition
worthy state, and can only be achieved by
the superior illumination Of its citizens.
Institutions Of this kind, to be extensively
useful, must be placed in situation which
whienaole them To educate our youth upon the
r. Of flrr A
value Of mental endowments; but heretofore
the expense of collegiate course has been
such, as to put il beyond the power Of many
parents to accomplish for their sons that which
thcy most desire. There arc also other insti-
buttons deserving your attention, whose pro-
lessons are among the most accomplished
and distinguished men Of the union, and for
many years have given the best proof that the
reputation they have gained is but lust tri-
butte paid to merit. Liberality tow ards liter
airy institutions, and to professors of talents
and learning, is true economy in republics,
and confers benefits from gene ration 10 gene ra-
ton for ages to come.
The benefit which the youth Of Virginia
might receive from the most learned and ac-
complished professors is not complete unless
those professors and students arc fu-nisb-
ed with ample libraries, 10 which they NAV
refer, IN order the moro easily TO arrive
al truth, explode error, and keep pace with
the progress OF learning. Our university is
yet new, and IL much in need Of the works ORR
ginaIiy designed for its library. Were the
general assembly TO authorize the original ca
taiogue 10 be filed, and a small annual ap-
preparation for its gradual increase, a benefit
would be conferred, greatly beyond the A.
mount which would be deemed sufficient 10
keep pace with the advance Of science.
his With deep rrgret ! have to announce In
you, that the Hoo. IiuIctou Waller Tszrw.lJ
one Of our Senators in the Congress or ,he I'M,
TED States has resigned that Office, which resir-
nation produces . vacancy you will be called on
to hii. IL - much to be lamented that his pri-
vnse shairs, from which he has been % much sb
sent Tor scue yeaFs past, together uith the ~
health OF his family. rs stated In his letter of re-
.ignstion herewith communicated, has compeIIe,l
HIM TO take step which has deprived the STATE
OF The services OF q citizen, Who, for tnlsuts in,
tegrfy, and devotion TO the true Interests and
principles OF Virginia. has few equals
nave nave also 70 announce To you that the bonOra-
eie william Brown has resigned his Office - n
Sudge Ut the General Court. James semnlr
Esq formerly sjutige Of thss court, was appoint.
ed TO hh the vacancy, until the general as.embl,
eotid have an opportunity Of making permanent
appointment.
Hampshire, resolutions Of the Generrl Assem-
sy o. uss state, relating 10 the subject Of inter
nai improvement, With = request thas they NAV
DC isld eesore you, which is accordingly done.
=, hIso' resolutions adopted BY the Legislature Of
snnessee, relating 10 the public lands, arr laid
before you herewith, - weiI a eertain Ok -.
LOTIONS reis,iye TO the exercise of certain power,
BY the federal govrrnrneut.
he Governor of Delaware has iikevjse trnp.-
ntsa resolutions Of the legialature q that state
sSs,asuns 20 We cPenng u navigation between
Chesapeake aOd Delaware bays. vh;rh a.. 49,.
presented 90 you.
The Governor az Louisisaa hes also Transmit
ted 70 me resolutions Of the legislature of ths,
as'e' requesting them to b. communicated 10
~, rss,suus 70 me construction II = rail r0ad
from New Orleans 70 ile city 81 Wssbinetor
have Furthermore received from, ,h. f.o,...o-
ot Msry land. rnndry rcsoluiioaa sdop,ed nv ,he
iegislsiurs Of that state, Requesting ,s,s, ,h~,
mighi be presented 20 you. vhieh Z so,. 40. All
iu'ite your attention 20 those rtlaiinr n tie claim
sh'eh thai state sghin reneWs to Vsrt Of our ter
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