Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-11-10


 lFeia and pgolef oasis, ss maE.S gle14 n6 oi progress would be brought into lie and healthiul and vigorous action that immune rable benefits to the people would be pro duced, and the character of our state at home and abroad would be elevated and ennobled
 Itis recommended that suitable legisla- ton be had to authorize such counties, as may choose to do so, to levy tax to raise money to buy suitable arms to arm their volunteer companies of militia. oW It is we'll to observe and comply with every provision of the constitution, so that our government may not, by neglect or disuse of certain provisions, of the consti- tuition, be virtually changed from what it was provided by the constitution it .honld be. The constitution of the United States declares that a well regulated militia is necessary to the security of a free state. The acts of Congress and the laws of this state require that the militia shall be or- ganized, armed and disciplined.
 In organizing, arming and diseiplining the militia of our state, we are but doing duties enjoined by the constitution and laws of the United States and this state, and | providing what is necessary for the security of our state. It is hoped that you will give such consideration to this subject as it's great importance demands; and do what ever is necessary to insure complete organi- zation, and make the militia of our state a high and well disciplined order of citizen. soldiers sr ---, ...,..-...- -..5 ana.
 During my administration of eight years, lacking now but q few days, it has been my earnest desire and constant en. Aeavor so to administer the government as to restore the lost credit of the state de velope its unbounded resources, drive out of use depreciated paper and small bank bills,a supply our treasury with the consti. tutional currency of gold and silver, insure to the people of the state the same kind oi a solid and reliable currency, aivauce the canse of education, faithfully execute the Jaws, promote true economy, protect the interests of the state, pro mote the public good, and merit the appreciation of the people.
 During this long service, having so many perplexing and important duties to per form, connected with the complicated affairs of the state and banks, and for foul years the immense extra labors and annoy ances of managing and controlling the re clamation of the swamp lands, by levees and ditches, it would be unreasonable te expect universal appreciation of my offica acts. have sought to do my whole duty to the state and people. For the conf dence and support which the people of tho State of Arkansas have yielded me l shal not cease to feel grateful, and in this. my last message, as governor of the State 0 Arkansas, tender to the people of tht state, my sincere thanks.
 We have great cause to be thankful tt Almighty God that He has blessed ou state and made it more prosperous than i ever was before. .-
 With my sincere and grateful thanks tt the Author of all good for what success may have attained in my constant labor to promote the interests and honor of ou state, I submit to you this statement o the condition of our government.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. ExEcCrivr OFFICE,
 Little Rock, Arks.,
 ! 6M November, 1S60