The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1856-01-17

and the choice Of the People devolve up
on you.
For the supply Of the means necessary
TO the due performance of these duties
and TO The proper administration OF the
Stale government, the patriotism OF the
people may be safely trusted; but they
will Justly require that no more revenue
be collected tnan is indispensabIy neces'
sary TO these ends; and that clear &c.
counts be rendered Of its faithful aPpli'
cation 10 proper public purposes.
The burdens Of taxation have become
very grieyous. Reform, both in measure
and in mode, is universally demanded I;
and earnestly invoke your most serious
attention 10 this important matter. As
far as possible. the aggregate of taxation
should be reduced by the introduction OF
rigid economy into every branch oi the
public service; and the greatest cara
should be taken TO apporlion its burdens
equally upon all non. exempt property Of
every description, by whomsoever held
No favor and no dsfavor should be shown
towards one description Of property or
class oI owners, rather than towards an,
other.
Under instructions issued by the late
Auditor of State, the statuary right OF
each citizen to deduct his debts from his
credits. in listing his property for taxa
ton, has been denied. In issuing these
instructions, the late Auditor was govern.
ed, doubtless, by respect for decision
Of majority Of the Judges Of the Su.
preme Court. by which the section Of the
act which allows this deduction, was de.
clared 10 be unconstitutional. Nolwith-
standing that decision, however, the Le-
gislature has not thought fit 10 repeal the
law, and it may be doubted whether the
Court, upon reconsideration, will adhere
to the opinion heretofore expressed, l.
Should the present Auditor, under these
circumstances, think il his duty 10 con.
form his instructions 10 The statue, which
remaias unrcpeaed, rather than 10 the
opinion OF the majorty of the Court, the
right denied by his predecessor will be
restored.
A sufficient currency is indispensable
to the welfare Of every civilized commu-
nifty. The best practicable currency, in
{ my Judgment, would be currency Of coin
admitting the use OF largo notes only, for
the convenience Of commerce. Such a
currency, however, is only retainabIe
I through the Legislation Of Congress, and
the action Of the General Government
Connected as we are on all sides with
States in which banks of circulation are
established, our actual currency, in the
absence ofadequate banking capital with
in our limits, must necessarily be sup
Piled, in great measure, by institutions
beyond our control, and exempt from our
taxation. All attempts 10 exclude, By pc,
nal legislation, the bank notes Of other
States from circulation in this, have prov.
ed Intellectual; and the public sentiment
demands an increase OF banking capital
organized under our own laws, contri
buting, in ust measure, 10 our own rev
. enues, and sufficient to furnish the ne
cessary facilities for the transaction o
, business. The Constitution OF the State
indicates the mode in which this demand
may be satisfied. 1t tprovides for author
izing associations with banking powers
4 by act Of tho General Assembly, to be
: submitted to the people at the next gene
raj election, and not TO take effect, unless
| then approved by majority Of all the 70
. lers. In framing such an act, should yol
deem it eXpedlent to exercise the powe
d. thus vested in you, the utmost care shoulC
5 be used to secure the prompt and cerlaT
4 c0nvertihilty OF every note issued intt
gold or silver coin, upon demand OF tht
D holder; 10 protect the community ogains
\ all abuses of granted powers; and tC
guard against the evils OF monopoly BY
extending The benefits Of the act to al
, who will give ths ample securities and
guarantees, which you will doubtless re.
qnre. No general objection exists 10 a
nixGd currency oI coin and notes ex.
changeabe for coin al the will OF the hold.
er without loss; wllle all mere paper mo.
uey systems, pregnant with fraud and
fruitful oi ruin, Justly incur universal re-
probation.
For several years past tho law has al
lowed contracts for interest at the rate OF
ten per cent. There seems 10 be no va.
lid reason Why the capitalist should be
encouraged to demand so large pro
portion OF the earnings Of the producer
and The profits Of the manufacturer and
The mcrchsnt, therefore suggest ma
lerisl reduction Of the maximum rate al
lowed. ....
need not commend to yonr judcious cOrSid
erstion ths Educational aud Benevolent Instilu
tioas of the State. Universal Education /, oul
cheapest defence, and surest safeguard, and most
enduring wealth. Our Common Schools, which
secure to the people this great benefit nre firmly
established In their affections. and will Justly
claim the fostering care of thsir representatives
Our Benevolent lnsttulons are noble compile.
ment to our educational system Their existence
h0n0G the State, and every patriotic citizen must
feel deep interest in their Improvement and
prosperity. The duty of the State will not be
folly performed until the benefits Of these msti-
tuIons shall be extended toall, without distiuc.
ton who heed their care.
The organization and discipline Of the Militia
will require your early consideration The laws
Oh this subject need thorough revision to adapt
them to the requirements Of the Consultation. -
Adequate provision should be- made for the en-.
rollment OF all ciuEens liable to military duty, In
order to secure to the State her due proportion Of
the public arms. No necessity, however, seems
| ta demand actu nj sarvicn fran nnv who dn MT