Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-12-10

to DO sclectcd,) extending through the twenty
three counties and parts of counties, embraced
| within the district, it became necessary to ap-
point q number Of examiners sufhcient to com
petes the work, not only by the time speclhed,
but in a manner the most conducive to the inter
est of the State.
A separate map, we'll separate list Of
all tho unsold lands, in each Of these counties, was
procured from the General Land Office, to be
placed in the hands of the several examiners to
facilitate their labors. and guido them in their
operations. Soon fter these wcre received the
examiners were convened at central point, IN
order that by tho specific instructions which wero
there given them, tho necessary accuracy and u
Uniformity their part should be ensured. lad
thcy been required select for the State, each IN
his own county. the better half OF the lands thefc-
in contained these moictics might not, and IN
deed it is certain they would not constitute tho
better half ofthe aggregate of tho public lands IN
tho district ut Ia rye. They were directed, there
FORE TO divide the lands in their respective coun-
ties into five classes according to their value. as
compar red with common standard. f. 4. Good
sell, ESQ.,, Of Evansville, appointed as gen.
eraI agent to visit tho different examiners while
thus en- gagged, and BY comparing thor estimates.
to secure the necessary uniformity IN classifying
tho different rates. Bv this means it was be-
loved that when tho final reports Of tho exnmn-
ers should be received, it would not be dfhcut
to select tho best Classes Of lands for the State.
ted from selling her portion the lands. for less
than the minimum price, fer tho time being, OF
other public lands
But no restriction exists against the disposal of
thcm in any quantities however small. BclIev-
ing that it would DO found advisable to sell, as
low as in qua rter- qua rter sections, which would
benefit the State by inviting wider competition,
and increasing tho number of frecholdcrs, the
lists procured from the General Land Office, were
rbed and subdvdcd into tracts of that size,
before they wcro put into the hands OF the exam
iners.
Thus cack forty acre tract Will be found scp1-
ra,ely rotcd and ready TO receive a corrcspon-
ding valuation in the discretion of tho Lcglsla-
turc, which will obvate tho danger existing IN
tho case Of uniform prices. OF tho best tracts OF
that size boing first purchased, and residue OF
unsalea bic land left on hand.
The State has heretofore found it necessary to
mako graduated valuation Of all lands granted
to her for similar objects; and if tho means had
not been thus afforded to tho Legislature. of at
onco affxng suitable prlco to each class OF
lands in tho present grant, tho necessity would
exist of having another valuation, by anothor
personal examination with tho salno amount OF
additional expense, and what is probably of more
importance necessarily deforring action upon the
subject for another year
| am happy TO state that notwithstanding much
delay accustomed by the prevalent sickness OF tho
past season. the different examiners have finished
ther labors. Complete returns OF their work
havo been received, and suitable persons arc now
engaged in this place, in making tho final socc-
lions from thom.
1t has already boon stated that tho modo of Sc
lcctng the States moiety within tho strip on
zach sido of tho canal, differs from That of seec-
ting her portion without tho strip. Hence, be-
fore the selections could DO completed. either
within or without. it was necessary that tho pre-
cso location Of tho canal should be known. This,
on account Of the loss of tho notes of the former
su voy, the obliteration of marks, and other eau
ses, it was found impossible TO ascertain without
now survey. Accordingly thrco experienced
cnpineers r. II. Fauntleroy Of Posv. aided by
w. ]. Ball Of Vigo. and Saml c. Bradford Of
Warrick were appointed to ascertain and fix tho
location Of tho canal in time for tho selection OF
tho lands. This duty has been performed and 4
chart Of tho route of the canal. and of the lands
selected for the State within the strip, is now IN
course of preparation. Tho chart when finished
will DO Immediately forwarded 10 tho General
Land Office because until that IS done. tho lands
BY the terms Of the grant, arc not vested IN the
State.
This munificcnt donation in connection with
the disposition which it is understood is manltcs-
ted by our bond holders. may havo an important:
bearing upon tho credit Of tho State. And 1t IS
hoped tha, it has been rendered apparent, that no
pains have boon spared on my part TO gain to It,
it's utmost value for that purpose.
Tho opinion has hitherto been nearly, If not
quito universal, among our citizens. as well as
others acquainted with our condition and resour-
COS, that It IS beyond inc power Of ,io Cts..v.
present. to fully meet lis obligations. Even the
plan submitted at the last session. in tho Senate
virtually, made this concession, by proposing TO
convert our bonds mostly bearing five per cont.
interest into stock paying only three per cent.
No plan that has been mooted for resumption
Of payment. even the most stringent, has contem-
plated full and immediate payment. The most
rigid proposition has looked to long indulgence
on paving but small part Of the current interest
and funding the residue, together with that which
| is in arrears.
The completion of,his canal. however advan-
tageous it may be to the interest of those within
its vicinity. i, is manifest, claims your favorable
regard. as the Representatives of the State at
large. chiefly as a rcvcuue measure. And In