Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-06


The present system radically detective and in
part Of IL more than in relation 20 fines. The poor.
part OF the people mostly burdoaed by the present
assessment OF hncs the poor is unable pay the
fines, small they and hence he is compelled
tend mustcrthc rich man. and the business who
could, wiiou, much INCONVENIENCE 10 muster, seldom
musters This begets dissatisfaction with the
upon the part ut the and keeps down thngke
proper military spirit would suggest the policy and pro-
pe OF increasing the fines for failure to MUSTER tosueh
sum would compel the attendance of oil. The poor
could not complain OF such law, because they now
forced 10 muster; and the rch ought complain at
being forced TO render their fair proportion of duty the
State.
am pleased to inform you that the Banks, without
waiting for the time fixed by the last Legislature the
resumption ct specie payments, commenced paying specie
tor their notes about the 18th Superintendent This
necessarily compelled the Banks cuta their circulation
which doubt will in the end be highly beneficial
those institutions and the people, If another suspension
should not occur and have not the least this
time to expect so disastrous state of things.
will mention in connexon with the Banks, that APP
pointed MIR. John n. Tuzewe, gentleman in every
qualified for the place, the proxy TO represent the interest
OF the State in the Stock held by her i'm the Exchange
Bank at Norfolk. Mr.. Tazewe appeared at the meeting
and claimed the right for Directors, which
was denied him by the private Stockholders, and he
was excluded by their votes Agreeing with Mr. Taze
well that he had the right under the law vote, sub
med Mr.. Tozowell's remonstrancc against the
OF the private Stockholders the Attorney General
for his opinion which he gave and in which he sustained
the position of the private stockholders. Some Legislation
upon the subject would be necessary avoid any
difficulty i'm future.
The passed by the Legislature March the l3,h 1884,
entitled IAN act To prevent the citizens of New York
from carrying slaves out of this commonwealth, and
prevent the OF persons charged with the commission
OF any crme went into operation the first day OF May,
1872 in consequence OF the faue the part OF the
situtcd authorities of New York comply with
sonabe demands. This law far, doubt has been
productive of good | have heard the slightest
suspicion being entertained by any one that slave mas
been carried by northern vessel, since into
operation. regret much the necessity for this law
similar one but was forced on us as the only peaceabe
means OF protecting property against the depredaons
OF the foolish and mad abolitonist Unless something
speedily be done by the great body of northern brethren
the mischevous designs of these fanatics, will
become question for the whole South consider whether
they will longer continue in union with people who
rescrng every and device they rob them of
their property.
BY reference the report of the the Military
Institute 1t will be that the Institution is in flourish
ing condition. and bids fair accomplish all its founders
anticipated. They ask for n small appropriation and
think in justice they are entitled 10 it,
will suggest 10 You the propney OF providing buildings
for the Medical Department OF Hampden Sydney College,
located in this city a few medical gentlemen founded
this institution four five ago. and whilst they have
had 10 encounter many obstacles yet they have far
come all satisfy the skepjca that this institution
Is susceptible OF being made greatly beneficial the
State There about sixty students the College,
which Is clear saving the State OF least twenty-five
thousand dollars per year.
During the time that the institution may remain in the
hands Of its founders there apprehension for
cess; but they die resign there might be dam
ger of the institution going down. The house which
used College may be required by its owners for
other purposes and if II were, the expense of fitting up
another would he more than private citizens ought
encounter without greater prospect of individual gain
than could be anticipated by such outlay 1t could not
possibly cost more than fifteen twenty thousand
dollars 70 procure buildings such needed, and
the State, IN these times, afford lay that
10 at least from twenty twenty five thousand dol
lars be retained in the State among people which
would otherwise be abroad To be spent elsewhere
respectfully refer you the report of the Board of Pub
lie Works, as containing full statement of the internal
provements OF the State, and although the finances of the
State are in depressed condition 4, this time, yet will
be question for YOU decide, whether You will stop all
Improvements at this tme or make such appropriations in
aid of of the works already commenced as will pre-.
vent the entire ruin OF the works and the loss of all the
money that has been expended them confess this
question: but il that economy might
require that the works should be stopped refer Won
to the reports OF the Superintendent and Directors of the
PentenaTy and ArnOry for the condition of those
tuiions.
The report of the Adjuant General will shew the condi
ton of the Militia Arms, &c. respectfully invite your
attention Ia the consideration Of the suggestions he makes
for the improvement of the present system, being himself
most excellent officer and having much experience, derv-
ed from actual service think his opinions entitled the
greatest respect His suggestions about the reinstatement
OF Brigade Inspectors sustained by the opinions of all
the officers with whom have conveTsed, and whilst do
not profess 10 bc soldier, yet entirely with his
views. II uniform Militia System he desirable it seems
Indispensable, that there should be persons appointed
To teach the officers.
The Reports of the Auditor and Treasurer will show the
condition OF the Finances. 1t will be necessary for you
without delay, TO make provision supply the Trea-
sury with funds 10 meet the demands upon it, the pay.
ment Of the :S35OOOO, the of the temporary loan
on the 18th of December, will deprive of the means 10
pay the interest the State debt which will fall due on the
LIST of January. If the loan of 800 000 which have al
ready recommended, authorised by law a rate of
interest which would insure it, being taken, and the Banks
OF the State authorized make the loan, think proba
bic they would do go; especially if the dividends upon
stocks set apart a fund of which would GER
tanly he paid in few years
received from the Treasury Department at Washington
on the l OF November letter informing that there
tryseyen thousand dollars and fortyeght cents i'm
the Treasury Of the United States the dsrbutable portion
OF Virginia, arising from the sales of the Public Lands
which would be paid the legally constituted agent of the
State. nave done nothing IN the matter, and now sub
init the whole subject To your consideration, that you may
take such Gcton upon II a g. you may seem proper.
have received from the State Department q Washing.
ton number of boxes of documents containing the aggrc
gate of the Sixth Census, and other statistical in
formation, and also several packages from the Secretary Of
the United States SCnute containing the laws and gcu
ments in relation the public lands All of which To-
gehor with copies Of the letters received by me from those
officers ~ your disposal.
General Philip Ayleu has resigned his commission n.
Brgadier General Of the 1lth Brigade 1t will be your
duty to I'LL the vacancy
have received resolutions and other documents from the
States Of Maine, Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island
New York Mississippi and Kentucky, all Of which are
herewith submitted e. YOU
The quarterly Reports Of the Banks have been regularly
made to III Department and now la I'd them to YOU
In conclusion have express the hope that your action
be what It may, will result in the general good Of ALL
JOHN VI. GREGORY.
The usual number Of copies ordered to be printed;
when, on motion,
The House adjourned.
Valuable Property for snIe.-By virtue II Deed Of
Trust Shockr Manufacturing Company Of the
City Of Richmond John s.. Myers