Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-11

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the military power Of the State to the States.
The terms are sa,sfsctoy, believe, to both sides
Cupsndr y
The intercourse between the Council and the Erscu-
! tive his been Of the most agreeabl, character. The
journal regularly kept, will show tha. their action has
bctn characterized by remarkable unanmity and It
i'a source Of satisfaction to TO know, that have
rarely felt constrained TO dissent from their adsice-
Their services have bean appreciated by me- and should
be appreciated By the ate.
The rule which has regulated In king appointments
TO ascertain In tie first place. whs,her the applicant
Was loyal to the State If hs loyal, competent and
efficient, II was all required In making my selections
hsve not regarded old party divisions. Whether
man originally belonged to the the other oil the
old political parties into which people have been
divided al Inquiry thought unworthy OF the times.
We had common inters. and a common OF sct In de-
Tending Stas sgainst the assaults Of the Federal
Government snd my desire was TO make our people q
unit possible, for the successful prosec ion OF the
great work which was before think can safely
Affirm that there Is not the name OF an unfathful
OF the Commonwealth upon the list, and II s cause
Of congrstuation with to know that they have been
confirmed BY the Council with very general unanmiy.
No oi jected 10, am informed, on the score
Of a want Of fidelity to the SAFE.
The comnisssry, q1irlGrn ss.ef and medical appoint
ments mad, at the earliest practical moment after
The authority given aud although rome bad appoint
msnts made, (some Of witch have been rsmoved)
the result has shown great efficiency 10 al these DEPART
ments The P.ymaster's department has also been Or
ganized anc WILL believe, prove efficient as the 9TH
When the war commenced, / was greatly embsrrass-
ed not only from my want Of knowledge in military
matters but also from my waut Of experienced military
advisers, commanders aud Organized staff corps Un.
der these circumstance was called at once to make
provision for commands at the important points OF Nor
folk, Harper's Ferry, Alexandra and Fredercksburg.
Until Gen Lee appointed without the aid and
advice Of experienced military man. II have, uD-
der these circumstances made blunde il Ia not bs
wondered atthe only wonder is that have not com.
milted many more.
The State has paid out uider the direction Of the
ding board from the 3l,t day Of April to the l4h day
Fof the Army sl,7s7,s5o 4s
Navy lO074S ~
l,sSs,6sS 20
Outstanding allowances not yet presented the Trea
sury, will add 100000 to this sum. (App,ndir J.
the first Of July will be required to raise 81 $780,
900 to pay our troops in tho ied.
Besides all these Gihues to encounter and overcome,
the Executive by law and by ordinance of the Oonven
ton has been compelled provide the necessary
10 meet the expenditures Incident to such important
movements and to the exer,on OF such extraordinary
power. At the time when the ordinance Of seces ion
passed there in the treasury to the credit Of the
Tue sum Ol COOS QUO 70, IudL
p,roi to this the entire amount received from the
nue. Of the State Is about 1921 GIT 75mskng s706 22
to meet the ordinary expenses OF government and the
;raordinary expenses OF the The actual eIpend
ed for the war Alone has been nearly two millions and
the sum necessary meet the liabilities Incurred and
not Jet presented for payment, will be nearly two mil
lions Of dollars additional.
To meet these expenditures, the General Assembly
bsd aphorizedshe issuing Of treasury notes to the
amount Of one million ofdoArs. For this purpose the
Auditor Of Public Accounts had made arrangements
have the treasury notes engraved at the NORTH but when
the plates ready for delivery they seized by
the Goverrment of the United States. This occssoned
delay in the execution OF the notes and rendered
cessary to contract for engraving plates here 10 the
city Of Richmond which could not be executed until
within few days past.
Subsequently the Convention authorized the issue of
millions OF treasury notes. and both the law Of
the Legislature aud the ordinance Of the Convention
authorized the banks 10 receive these notes and 10 ds.
count upon them.
Under this authority there has been raised from the
banks by giving temporary notes, payable in July the
amount Of 1854 500 which, with the amount in the
treasury, has realized the sum Of 81 560723 and the
has been sbls to every engagement OF
the Commonwealth, SO far, with the currency Of the
Safe, prompty-no creditor having to wait longer than
necessary to audit and settle his accounts.
summary Of the operations Of ths Executive De-
partmeut since the 18th of April 1851 thoxs the fo
loving result:
l. The Navy Yard and H,rp,r's Ferry aren't, cs,.
tured without the loss Of single life, and securn to
the State property, estimated in It's intrinsic yau at
from s25 900 900 to $50 10000
Q. Upw,rds Of 10000 volunteers have been drawn
from their elceul pursuits and Of them from tho
most distant parts OF the Statehave been instructed In
the elementary exercises OF the soldier have been
armed equipped and supplied with every necessary for
active service in the field and are nov ready TO defend
the honor and maintain the Liberties Of the State.
g. A navy department, hitherto unknown to our State
orgauiz ltion has been thoroughly and effectively Or
glnized. Navy bi.teriGs, numbering upwards Of $50
pieces, and heavy ordnance varying In weight from
900 to 10 900 pounds have been esabshed tbs gun
carriages for the most par. made, and the ammunition
prepared, while upwrds Of l20 pieces Of heavy ordi-
have been forwarded to other States Of the South
ern Colfs6eracy.
The various staff corps embracing commissary,
quarternaster medical and engineer departments, have
organic ID under ordinances passed since the 10th
April 1861 aud their efficiency has not only contributed
to the promptness and completeness Of the preparation
which hss enabled to put large force from our
State into the field but 70 facilitate the movements
and efficiency OF of those who have come TO our
aid from the other Stites Of the Contederacy.
s. and f1ay, these results have been reached 10 due
regard to al economical expenditure of the public
meney The stores aHd other property, purchased for
the military operations have been paid for they we're
bought and thus the credit Of the State has been fly
sustained.
1t du. to truth and Justice tha, should here record
this sptulaoD my high appreciation OF the indus
try Judgement aud professional ekl which have marked
the conduc. of the distinguished officer who has been
lei BY me, With the unanimous approval Of the Con-
,nop conduct the military and naval operations of
Virginia.
From every principle OF duty and p,triotism hs Ex-
,cuise Department Of the State has felt called upon
10 operate cordially aud heartily with the Goverc-
nent of the Confederate States snd the policy which
has controlled my action heretofore will continue TO
regulate il. The greit interests at stake demand the
surrender Of all questions Of subordinate character in
vigorous and united effort maintain the common
rights Of the South Nothing will be eft undone to ad-
vance the interests Of all and the candor auknes, and
sincerity which have been exhibited by the President,
assure me that harmony ard concert Of action will DO
the result He duly appreciates the importance Of the
o,"as on, and bis courage pradsn,e aud military s1p.
rience will exerta salutaIy influence in directing and
controlling the military movements, now in progress
for the protection Of Virginia and the South.
And finally, communi.ate heres ita orders Issued to
Generals Carson, Tslaferro and Raymond and also q
letter acknowledging the receipt Of General Harpsrs
report of operatio1a AZ HaIpera Ferry. Genenl Har-