The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-10-18

also class of claims which | have not felt
an,bor;zed to allow, which will probably be
presented
Bv the act of Congress of July 2'th, 1t is
provided as follows THAT the secretary OF
the treasury be, and he is. hereby directed,
eur Of anv money in the treasury not other
wise appropriated. to pay to the governor OF
any state or to his duly authorized agents,
the costs, charges, and expenses properly IN
CURED bv such state for enrolling, su5sstlng.
clothing, supplying, arnlng, equlpplns' pay
ing and transporting its hoops employed IN
aiding to suppress the present lnsnrrection
against the United States, to be settled upon
BY the proper accounting officers OF the
Treasury" respectfully request the ap-
poiatment by the Legislature OF commission
70 examine the accounts for disbursements
already made by me, for the above purposes,
10 adjust and settle all outstanding bills, 10
arrange the vouchers and prepare the nee
essary abstracts OF expenses, to be presented
10 the Secretary Of the Treasury for allow
ance under the act aforesaid.
Early in June received letter from I.
". Park. Esq of San Francisco Cal, cover
ing check for one thousand dollars as a pa
triotic contribution TO his native State, "to-
wards ,.efrayiny the expense fitting out her
sons for the service Of the country" which
amour. placed in tie hands Of the STATE
treasurer.
Under the provisions of the act of Nov -,
l>GO, entitled IAN act for the better protec-
ION of the Treasury" appointed John ".
Stewart. Esq, of Middlebury. inspector Of
finance" winch office he has accepted.
In common with the Executives of the
o:nrr loyal States. whose Legislatures were
not then in session. appointed commission
rrs 10 the peace convention, 50 called, which
assembled in Washington in February last.
Tie question Of providing Tor reimbuFsns
the expense o. this commission is respectful
' Submitted :or the consideration Of the
Legislature.
In accordance with general order No -. Of
me War Department, appointed Board
Il Medical Examiners consisting Of Samuel
y. Thayer Jr. VI. d. of Burlington, Edward
T.. PaelpS. VI. d., Of Windsor, and Se.im
Newell. NJ D.. Of St Johnsbury, for the e1-
animation Of candidates for the Office OF Sur
scon, Of Regiments, who have attended to
the duties OF their appointment, and the ex-
pease> o: TIE Board are included. in those Ct
the Volunteer Militia.
! have appointed the Hon Joseph Poland
Of Montpelier, :. special financial agent. to
Wit and remain with the Vermont Req
met..> at the seat of war. fOr tae purpose Of
ting medium O.! communications between
lie soldiers n! their friends and cons! yneeS
:. home. giving information TO the men and
receiving and transmitting such portion Of
their pay a. they nay desire to send home
:or investment and safe keeping, or for the
use Of their families or friends. Mr. Poland
has oyen constituted by me Trustee of the
soldiers Aforesaid. for the above service. and
IA. ex4er.pd bond with annie sure,ies for
he. faithful execution If the trust.
He importance Of this appointment. both
- ne officers and men Of tbs Regiment.
~! 70 IN >t":e' can hardly be estimated
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