The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-11-24

Choctaws in the same manner that they are
sent to the several States OF the Union.
My attention has been called by the citi.
zens residing in the western portion of the
State, and who were purchasers of what were
known as Cherokee lands. in the counties of
Cherokee and Macon, to what they consider
as hardship, 80 far as they are concerned.
1t was alleged that the lands were pur-
chased at prices far above their value. and
the State was appealed to to remit such ex-
cess. BY the act o. 1850-'5i. commissioners
were appointed to value the lands, and in
accordance with the provisions Of the act.
the excess Of the purchase money over the
value Of the lands, was credited upon the
bonds Of the purchasers, then in the hands
of the agent of Cherokee bonds. 1t seems
that the act, in its terms, applied only to
those who had not paid their bonds as they
fell due--and consequently those who had
promptly paid the full amount Of their pur-
chases got no relief. These persons now ask
the State to refund to them the excess paid
by them, out of the fund in the hands OF the
agent, or in some other way, and it seems to
inc that il those who had not paid were en-
titled TO relief, the others who had paid
promptly have still stronger claims upon the
Justice and llberality or the State.
Without repeating the reasons therefor,
which gave in former message lagain re-
commend the creation Of an additional Judi
cal circuit in the State.
The Improvements in the grounds Of the
Capitol square ordered BY the last Legisla-
ture, have been made, and those directed to
be made in the Capitol are under the charge
.ta1 ata F,s md
will be completed in few days. TFs work
would have been done at an earlier day, bur
for the difficulty in procuring person TO do
| il properly.
/ II was found, after the grounds were laid
out, that they could not be used a. they had
before been, as place Of deposit, IN the
winter season, for lire wood Tor the supply OF
Of the Capitol. without destroying, in great
degree, such Improvements a. had been
made. After consulting with the Board Of
Public Buildings, il was deemed advisable
& by me To have erected house Tor storing Of
wood. The expense OF making the improve
ments was thereby increased 20 small
amount, which, however, will be more than
saved TO the State in a few years, by secur-
ing the wood, large quantities Of which were
stole and carried from the premises every
] winter before the house was erected.
some persons should be employed TO keep
the grounds and walks in proper order, and
! recommend that small annual approprla
ton be made for that purpose, o. that the
Board Of Public Buildings be authorized to
contract tor the same. and draw upon the
Treasury for the amount necessary.
transmit herewith two sets Of resolves
from the State OF Maine, and one from the
state Of New Hampshire, upon the subject
Of slavery and matters connected herewith.
have not thought proper 20 withhold these
resolutions, for il Is your province and not
mine to determine what action, lfany, should
be taken upon them. ] think, however,
that they are Of such a character as not TO
merit any notice by the Legislature Of the
state.
Before concluding this nv last regular
message 70 the General Assembly, ! avail
myself d the occasion 10 express my CRATE
iul sense 81 the honors heretofore conferred
upon me BY the people d the State.
II IN the discharge Of nv official duties !
have sometimes failed TO give satisfaction TO
all. il is but what expected when ! assum.
ed the responsibilities Of Office.
Others, no doubt, have served the State
more ably and useiully than | have done.
hope, however, that NAV be pardoned for
saving that none have more sincerely had al
heart whatever concerned her honor or well
fare, or who have been more disposed TO
MAINTAIN the one OF promote the other.
have only TO add, that during that por.
ton Of YOUR session for which ! shall remain
in office, i will give me pleasure. AZ all
times, 10 render you such aid u can ~ The
discharge of your Legislative duties.
THOS. BRAGG.