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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-08

terest, Al the shme time ID 10 but jus, Ia the asent In New
York to say that there IL every reason to believe that he
acted with the most bona fjc intent 10 save the cUunnon.
wealth of Virginia, his native Stale, TO promote her pub.
lie works and m"iuiain her credit. And, though he OK.
cecdcd his authority. yet | recommend tina, he he paid :he
full amount OF the principal and interest "i his advances,
the amount Of his commissions. and liDrrdlly Tor hi un.
avoidablo ~sacrifccs he has made since his advance. upon
accounting Tor the excess of interest," he has received, and
returning Mi the bonds upon which he hRs made advances.
and which he has hypothecated. Aud our bGnda have
been impaired
9Th. Ry paying them a, NEw York INSTEAD OF HAVING
TIVE INTEREST THEnSoS rMD HERE, AT ouR owS cAri
Toll.
know nothing more provincializins 10 the State than
TO have its counter Of specie out OF its own lints. Our
own people are thus made TO ~disparage our own credit,
or TO put the State to more cost in paying interest on the
public debt. aud whilst other States have agents N New
York paid 10 watch the market for their bonds. ours nave
been left thcret TO shits for themselves, and TO carry specie
from US to the great centre, where specie flows full enough
without being aided by our legislation.
In respect TO the State bonds, then, recommend:
lst. That the last act respecting the Sinking Fdnd he e
pesled, and ths, the prior and first act be is;are"i r ~ :" ~
take upon bonds since lS52, which mny be thrown Oh INC
market. .
securities below a given rate of discount. And to pro,
hibit them from borrowing money abovcthe "sa' iac Vi
interest
u call in the bonds hypothetical immediately, or as early
Us practicable, in whole or In ratable proportions.
18th. To exempt bonds from all taxes, state or Corpora
ton.
5tb. To provide That public debt hereafter contracted
and intercs, shall in future be paid here at Our own trea'
sury.
And 9TH. To abstain from altering the legal rate of In
terest. and from relaxing the usury laws.
By this course of policy, and looking TO a gradual and
safe resumption of specie payments, and 10 a return TO =
solid basis of business in the whole country, am conf
den, we can carry on all our State improvements of every
kind. by raising our bonds to par.
My recommendations RS TO what can he and ought 10 be
done on the leading miscellaneous subjects of State inter
est, will be found in another general message.
With the highest respect, have the honor to be
Your obedieni servant,
HENRY a. WISE.
Richmond December :. l7J7.
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sshould have been 4jl.5

SHOULD have been 3jl, 800.
Thus IL is shown, that after reducing the floating or tenn
norary debt. In the hscai year ending The Both september.
Issf Nv the amount Of s3I0,266 IS, the balance in the trea-
sury on that day was $37, 1874 81; and these two sums APP
~ h.iance in the treasury on the LIST October 1856, making
up the difference" in the estimate and the result.
The animal report of the first auditor will show the pre-.
sent condition Of our finances and his estimates for the two
fiscal wears, The treasury will require no increase oftaxes;
the temporary debt il reduced to about $4,000 from
81, CSC, 600 In the last two fiscal years; and for any dehcien'
Gle. In the next two fiscal years l recommend the authority
TO issue treasury notes to the amount of $J0O,GD. The
chief burden OF the public debt falls on the current year OF
ls57-5s, or that measure would not be necessary.
TIE Sinking Fund.
With much pride and pleasure I commend to the General
Assembly the very clear and satisfactory report Of the com
missioners Of the Sinking Fund. and their faithful admins
,ration of it. They show that II Is oss, 70 revert to the hrst
provision Of the Sinking Fund. The whole amount OF the
interest on the public debt, and more-by the exces, Of in
terest on bonds never issued, but hypothecaied by the agent
Of the Botrd of Public Works in New York-has been and
will be, on the 1st January next, punctuany and fully paid:
Since the LIST January, ls:, sl,Os3'y. y Of the principal
in the last two years. The total amount OF the public debt
IL now reducedto t97, 1875 II 6 cents.
The commissioners have done much, without diverting a
dollar from the purposes of the fund, 10 keep the State bonds
mn In the market, TO aid the public works on State account,
and n nav public creditors on these works at par, all the
time sinking the public p9 olSs,; Ss eors a. e ,aai a. 81. the n ,an bonds wIu at
a and were not allowed TO sell them below par. the aP.
ppran-io,;on, 10 the Covington and Ohio rail road were hkeiy
- be of no avail, as the CONTAGIOUS JUN u u pe pan" 49,
claims. They brought these claims TO tho treasury ioI pay,
msnt and ali that could be done was 10 nave thrm emo"iseu
u" y. sacond auditor, payable when in fund.-" This was
a recognition co ofthe debt, bu, the creditor ! Edition. %"s Of 0S Shsss i e
sacrifice the claim in the market al a discount D ,n o ,b s"J dollar y"
per cent. such claims brought only 50 cents III n ao 1n
A. 4 III, is., same time, the commissioners Of the sinking innd
could purchase the State bonds issued $ cdIp, prior di.t ."an1s a II Ia tbs N.
rrsd;,or ~ rho tate work was losing 10 per cent. discount.
This in Individual transactions would have been talnt "I
fraud. could no, consen, to see the State making ; per
cent. on its paper, whilst Its creditors were losing 10 per
con, nm ,heir evidence. Of State Indebtedness. equal IN law
ms well us morals to State bonds. l therefore ADVISED we
second auditor to make no more such endorsements OF te
claims Of the contractors: and advised them 70 purchase
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-08

Disburssnents, from the Tret.ttry Jf"rf ne ia - - iI,s
1855 TO tie S0M September 1876, us ch"s"!he" o9 "' ''
auditor an the Letter ryerred 10.
Turned over 10 the commissioners OF the sink
ing found, to pay in,eres; on ordinary Pu" a.. lp a
lie debt,
To nav interest on guaranteed bonds oi the go -, an,
James River and Kanawha Company, So" ~,
Interest on old 6 per cent debt arrearase' q. ,oG- ~
Interest on debt due the Literary iund' ""'
Interest on guaranteed bonds oi Inc "'' "a "a, 90
peake and Ohio Canal Company,
Interest on temporary loans, paid ou' " ,u
Contingent, fund. before the passage OF 'e ors- M
act Of 18th March 1850,
In,eres, on temporary loans, paid our o. sPe' ms,
cial appropriation of 18th March ie'o, " ~, "a
EXPENSE of Treasury notes, engraving A. -
In,eres, on public debt, temporary ioah' c" -. 70. -
penscs thereof. &C, ~
Expenses of the late session Il, $o9 ~
payments on temporary loans obtained from
the banks, during the year lSS-o 90 on az
count Of those obtained during the !e" cs5 .o 90
s,4'G. ,,,,,;,r
Ordinary expense. Of Government, including
the increase in the regular and the extra up
nroprjaions to the two Lunatic nsyiuhs,
Inc deaf and the dumb and the biian; am
repair tina, part Of the Pcniten'iar! inquire" 49,; oos u
by fire, &C. ---
90
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-08
$2,50,OO
(-'V'IIII
he Senate 1nd House Of Delegates Of Ne

The Winchester and Potomac railroad company desire a
charter simply to extend their road south from Winchester
up the Valley, 20 as to connect with Strasburg or other
point, TO give them a through line with other works. They
ask for no subscription or appropriation, will build the ex.
This Il is but Just and right to grant them. l hold |, TO be the
duty Of the Legislature to grant incorporation to any pro-
prietors who will construct public improvements at their
own expense. The principal Of compe,ion is rather to be
adopted and cherished than to be repealed by sound policy.
Every portion Of the people ought to be allowed to improve
their own section with their own means, compete with whom
day to attempt to cramp development in any direction i,
may take. Let all have their natural advantages.
When these works are completed, we may count certainly
on European connections by steam, and on an active for
eicn commerce, and ultimately on a large commercial cen
tire of trade. At present We would but anticipate the eject
our public works upon internal trade, by applying our
means TO steam navigation with either Europe or South
America. And even after our public works are completed
and have piled up = vast pabulum OF commerce on the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-08
.7ni. include, 80 $50 Is for capI,a,ion tan

.Tbis includes 1855 Is for caplta'ion tan
Disbursements AT the Treasury from Ma ls ot",e;
rs Ta SoG September ls5i, Inclusive similarly ""S'g't"'
Commissioners Of the Sinking fund, ~ so a. a.
rypense Of the Sinking found,
Interest on bonds Of the James aVer aHI ma
nawha Company, guaranteed by the Com g 500 90
monwealth, u lot -
Ipt-res, on debt due to the Literary fund 100 *
Interest ON Treasury notes, -
Interes; on public debt, in part payment oi !ne
principal 'hereo'' wv .N'' 2,lgl, 49, %
tund, r,d from hanks. 81, jN %
In redemption of Treasury notes, principal
Ordinary eSpenses Of Government, &c. lh'Iur
ing All 2li - for re.assessmcni o! iands, an" m..-c "a
sll0, $50 for capitation tax,
4~l.ll3,3;3 -
Balance in the Treasury lt October 1870, 80" /: :.
Receipts fiscal year $500 ~
Aha, 5Oi G2
ID" . A' 4.lls,59s AZ
Warrants issued prior TO LIST Octo'
Der ls56, and paid in fiscal year
1866,
~4,lls,5?' 81
Warran, issued prior To lst oct.
ls5I on that day, ,,,2.-u.l
49, ia 81
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-08

Bsc,i,t, from october !, 1856 to September 80, ISL. in.
clusire. similarly classified.
From subjects Of taxation and other ordinary
s sour ,io y, tax' III" 9,ssl,s53 "a
From dividends on Commonwealth bank
stock, -1''i' W
From surplus revenue or earrings OF the Inter: ~,
r, nM, anips ~ - m,nihs' Treasury notes, 1890 ~
From the sale Of ,0s2 shares Of stock OF the q,
Northwestern Bank Of Virginia, Ila",n -
From unclaimed dividends, ~. ~,
From voluntary enslavements, ~. M
Refunding warrants enormously issued, +'i' w
s4,ll9,14, 4S
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-08

quays of the Chesapeake, time will have to clapso before
We have the commercial connections formed, aud tho com
mrrcial men trained. for full foreign trade. We should now
concentrate all our means upon the dc, clcpmrnt Of our in
t.rnal and back country resources. Let Us take works Of
primary Importance first, complete them, 80 that they can
realize Il profit, AMI then We can. i'll regular and rapid ,uc.
cession. finish the whole net work OF dependent lines. and
links. and cities, and shipping. and merchants. with foreign
connections and foreign trade, must follow rs the necessary
and natural results.
And this brings me to look to the finances and the ways
and means OF the commonwealth rs exhibited 10y
RECEIPTS AsD ExrESmTrRgs.
The late auditor Of public accounts, ia a synopsis If the
funds Of the Commonwealth for the year ending %th Sep
tender ls5t, stated the receipts and disbursements for that
year; and estimated that there would he n balance, for the
fiscal year ending the %tlI September lS5I, amounting 10
the sum OF $532.ii2, TO be applied To the payment Of the
temporary loan obtained from the banks Oh the hoads OF
the Treasurer, amounting 10 81 800, and to the redemption
Of such treasury notes as might be called for during the
fiscal year. The following synopsis from the Office Of the
first Auditor will show the actual receipts and disbursements,
classified similarly TO those by the late Auditor, as compar-
ed with his estimates:
Receipts into The Treasury rom he LIT Orto6sr 1873 10 ne
8M September 1S56, az ckaSSihed by The lite Audhor 81
Public accounts. in his Letter 10 Tie Erecntire 81 ht
II.I r-.-.,I-. 1ArI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-08

I-o.oume,d that the General Assembly shall pass some
d.r;.iirr Law. to prevent the further complication Of titles to
wh,I 70 called - oaste and uhdppropr7dted " lands 10
,ha c"mmonwcalth. The western portion Of the State is
-. am5 ov.r has been " shin5Ied crer" with conflicting claims,
a" ~ Inc state has been retarded in her population and pro.
rress, and diminished in her federal strength by not freeing
80 auinsn; domain from the costs Of Irrigation and the
r,ouds abou, her public land titles. / doubt whether there
,re one.tenth Of the number Of waste and unappropriated
ares. now subject TO location, survey aud entry. for which
land warrants are continually Issued. This is no faui, Of
the register. lie has no discretion. II he party will pay
two cents All acre and the fees, and swear 20 what in most
Instances he cannot know, he may take on, a warrant, have
A surrey and location and entry and then n patent, subjec.
- a better title. bu; with a chance .. confirmation OF hi
;ile hy time .ai payment Of taxes. And during The past
,no y-ar- It system Of the srossest frauds has been prac-
t:cei which oueh, 10 be exposed and punished. \ nulnber
81 warrants have been sent here, genuine on their face and
In due form, and others have beeu enqured about from ,ipt
20 time, which have been sold TO ignorant persons in the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-12-08

TO be- applied to he payment Of The Temporary Loa" on'
tainea from the Binks on the Bonds Of he Treasurer,
.s6i L50o, and TO tie redemption Of ,uch Treasury -No'eS
as may be called for during the Teal year.
Balance brought down, per late auditors esti. ~
Balance in the treasury Is, October, 1&5, not
in his estimate, '''''' .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-12-19

KANSAS.
It is unnecessary to state in detail the
alarming condition of the Territory Of Kan
sas at the time of my Inauguration. The
opposing parties then stood in hostile array
against each other and any accident might
have relighted the flames of civil war;
Besides, at this critical moment, Kansas
was left without a Governor by the resig-
nation of Gov. Geary.
On the 10th of February previous, the
Territorial Legislature had passed a law
providing for the election of delegates on
the third Monday Of June 10 a convention
to meet on the first Monday Of September,
for the purpose of forming a Constitution,
preparatory to admission into the Union.
This law was in the main, fair and just;
and it is to be regrettad that all the quail
fed electors had not registered themselves,
and voted under its provisions.
At the time of the election for dele
gates, an extensive organization existed in
the Territory, whose ayowed object it was.
it need be, to put down the lawful govern
tnent BY force, and to establish a govern
'nent OF their own under the so called To
peka Constitution. The persons attached
. this revolutionary organization alb
stained from taking any part in the cleo
lioa.
The act of the territorial legislature had
omitted to provide for submitting to the
people the Constitution which might be
EN5& GAEM #M
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1857-12-19

YEARS, WHICH, IN case OF necessity, as he In
formed Major Van Welt, he will conceal,
land then take to the mountains, and bid
defiance to all the powers of the govern
ment.'
A great part Of this may be idle boast
ing; but yet no wise government will light
ly estimate the efforts which may be inspi-
red by such ~phrenzied fanaticism as exists
among the Mormons in Utah. This is the
first rebellion which has existed in ourTer-
ritories; and humanity itself requires that
we should put it down in such a manner
that it shall be the last. To triie with it
would be to encourage it and to render it
formidable. We ought to go there with
such an imposing force as to convince these
deluded people that resistance would be
vain, and thus spare the e~fusion of blood.
We can in this manner best convince them
that we are their friends, not their enemies.
In order to accomplish this object, it will
be necessary, according to the estimate Of
the War Department, to raise four addi-
tional regiments; and this | earnestly rec
emnend to Congress. At the present mo-
ment Of depression in the revenue of this
country, | am sorry to be obliged to rec
ommend such a measure; but | feel conf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-02
Boots, Shoes and Hats,

A IT w II OIL e S A l. E |!
n E n ID q, CO.,
GRAvIER STREET. &C
Opposite Bank Place, New Orleans,
Would respectfully inform their friends II retail trade
in general that they have hand the largest
best stocks of Prs
Boots, shoes. Brogans and Hats,
offered in this any other The
well-assorted than large, and consists in part, of
FINE sEwED CALF AND MOROCCO BOOTS;
PEGGED CALF AND MOROCCO BOOTS;
e. WAVED AND KIP BRoGANs; r-
LONG LEG GRAIN BOOTS; ..-..y
MUD BOOTS;
RUssET BRoGANs; K
PUMPS AND SLIPPERS, etc., etc.
The finer articles of Boots and Shoes being different styles
and all sizes, suitable Gentlemen, Youths and Boys
For the Ladies', the stock comprises
GAITERs-Leather Prunella, White Kid-wth with.
Heels.
SHOES-Of all patterns Leather, Morocco Prunea.
sLIPPERs-of all descriptions the assortment of all being
rs ample young Misses ladies' And for Children
there
BOOTEES SHOES AND SLIPPERS-In the greatest variety
of material and make. ..'
The subscribers would inform their patrons that all their La
dies and Chirens Shoes from their manuacory
North many of the patterns being exclusively their
whilst the Mems and Boys department comprises their
manufacture with the best selections other manufactures
The Hat Department
Is also very extensive comprising SOFT FELT HATS Of
every variety for Gentlemen Youths wear with WOOL
Plantation use other servceabe articles in that
line.
The subscribers would respectfully solicit the calls of their
old patrons retail city and country assuring
that they will find everything No in quality and
held at the VERY LOWEST PRICES.
REED & CO.,
No. 6 Gravier street.
oil 2plm opposite Bank Place.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-02

RATHER TIGHr.-The New York Journal of Com
MERGE IN aiudng to the gumblng about the iliberal
course OF the Banks in that city, says that those who
complain most would be, perhaps equally loud in
their condemnation if any trouble should come
through a want OF prudence on the part of these
institutions. expresses doubt whether any of
their Banks. have been as "close as some Of their
sister institutions in Philadelphia in one of which,
an unfortunate customer, irritated at its picayune
policy resorted to the following desperate expedient
for raising the wind He drew note for iue dollars
at thirty days, covered it down the back with first
class endorsements from bis fellowsuiferers. pinned
toit tendoar bill of the same bank, as collateral,
and then offered it for discount. This was what Je.
dediah Tompkins would call "hiatia roumd.p
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-02

IMPORTANT PENSION DEcIsIoN.-The question was
recently submitted by the Secretary of the Interior to
u s. Attorney Black whether the practice heretofore
prevailing in the Pension Office, Of allowing the chill
dren Of Revolutionary soldiers to receive the pensions
which their deceased parents might have received
was according to law. The Attorney General rem.
dered his opinion, declaring that the practice has
legal foundation, and that neither children nor grand.
children have any such right under the acts of Con
gress. The consequence of this will be to reverse
practice of the Pension Office which has continued
for twenty-five years. The Attorney General gives
the law but declines to say whether the law should
abolish the practice or the practice defeat the law
leaving that as administration question to the Sec
retarY himself.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-02
ROnnabets
BI- S u L P HITE OF LIME

The proprietor of the NEW ORLEANS SOUTHERN CHEM
1CA WORKS anxious 10 disappont Of the regular
toners Of the establishment is compelled in view Diff
Guilty anticipated Of filling the nprecedenedy large orders
that being daily received inform all the old patrons of
the BtSULPHIrE OF LIME manufactured at the great
Southern Works. that unless they send their early
to them eligible place the order books
disappointment be experienced in their receiving which
would be vexaous to both parties Already preparations have
been completed the Works make of having
TWENTY THOUSAND BARRELS of the BISULPHITE
prepared but this large quantity would be INSULT.
Gent unusually heavy the orders received from old
TONER'S and who heretofore have either
poyed this most valuable defecator have procured
other manufactures.
The strength of the BISULPIITE being manufactured
at the Southern Chemical Works of H. BOSNABEL will
found uniform and of greater strength than period
pains having been spared bring invaluable
chemical product perfection possible
worthy of the high character the Southern already
secured with the Sugar Planters of the State
Planters DESTROYS to have the GENUINE BI SULPHITE OF
LIME manufactured at the Southern Works. specify
particularly in their orders through merchants address
themselves directly 10
FL. BONNABEL,
If Match md Tcbn
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-02
Carpetiny.

T O d d & G. O..
No. 100 Canal street, near Royal, Touro Buildings,
Are now opening their FALL APPROPRIATIONS of New
Styles Wilton, Velvet Tapestry and Brussels
TAR p ETING.
Also, large stock of
F l. 0 R OIL C l.. T H,
Three to twenyfour feet wde-cu to suit any apartment
Curtain Materials.
Are receiving large and magnificent stock of New
Styles Of RICH SATIN DAMASKS.
DE LANES.
BROCATELLE.
WORSTED AND COTTON DAMASKS.
CENTER TASSELS AND LOOPS,
CORNICES, CURTAIN BANDS
RICH LACE AND MUSLIN CURTAINS
TRANSPARENT WINDOW SHADES
Entire NEW DESIGNS ranging price from So to s25 per
pair. seq 2pN
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-02

A l. r r ED M U NROE g. CO..
No. 81 Magazine street,
Corner of Gravier New Orleans,
Are in receipt of large assortment of MEMS BOYS
CHLDRENS CLOTHING suited all the varied tastes and
callngs. Also
FURNISHING GOoDS-Large and complete assortment.
ONE PRICE THE MOTTO!
And, in part, comprising the following styles:
BLACK AND COLORED CLOTH FROCK COATS.
BUSINESS SUITS to match.
RAGLANS AND SAC OvERCOATS-l.n kinds
R. c., D. B., and half D. B. VESTS-AIl kinds.
PANTAI.00NS-Black and Fancy Colored-All qualities.
BOYS AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING-In all the various
styles, made for Men, suitable for Dress School pur
poses
INDIA RUBBER CLoTHING-An kinds and sold at man
ufacturers prices.
TRUNKS, CARPET BAGS AND UMBRELLAS
ALFRED MUNROE & CO.,
"a Magazine street,
oil 2p3t Northeast corner of Gravier street
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-10-02

"A HEAVY SENTENCE.-ln the New York Criminal
-Gourt, on the 23d, John Hennghan, an Irishman
twentyone years of age, was tried and convicted of
having knocked man down and robbed him of FIVE
dollars. The Herald says:
He was arraigned at the bar for sentence when
Judge Russell pronounced the sentence of the court
to forty gears Imprisonment in the State prison.
OF this created great conserna-
ton in court, and an individual who was unsteady
inclined gave vent to his establishment in meodious
whistles. The effect upon the prisoner astound-
ing, and in that state he removed from the bar.
We are of opinion that such awards as this must
have tendency to lessen in the eyes of criminals
the Nervousness of more serious crimes If they an
ticipate SO tremendous punishment for highway
robbery, they would much more readily commit muir
der, in where it might lessen the chances of
detection.