The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1862-10-17
Governors Message.

las the Governors address is unusually
lengthy we have room for only copius ex-
tract from it ::
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatireS In the present august and mo-
mentous crisis in the affairs of orr country.
tie strength, the wisdom. and forecast of man
are wholly inadequate to save US and our
institutions: and how fitting, therefore, that
We seek direction from the eternal Mind, the
source OF all power and knowledge, implor-
ing His counsels to enlighten, and His prov
idence to guide US. Let US remember that
while the Almighty may permit the spirit Of
discord suddenly TO enter, and scourge whole
Nation with cruel War, it is He. also. who,
after correcting people. restores their vast
ed land, bringing peace and prosperity out
of war and devastation.
Viewing the condition OF Vermont during
the past sad year. We perceive that We have
occasion for profound gratitude to Almighty
Co.! for preserving Us from the blight of war
within our own territory, for the general prev
aence of health, the bountiful harves,s and
prosperity of our industrial interests, for the
absence Of all tendencies to disorder in the
popular mind, and for that prevalent spirit
of patriotism and self sacrifice which has so
universally chacterized our people. and led
tenn cheerfully to bear every burden which
il has been necessary for them to assume. Ton
behalf of their country AMI the rights of
mankind.
1t is gratifying to realize that at each and
every call of our country. in her hour of PET
il, thousands of the young men of our STATE
have willingly and eagerly seized arms and
have gone, OF are going forth to battle for
the Union, and to drive back the surges of
rebellion. Their valor on every field, and
in every situation in which they have been
placed rivals that of the early heroes of Yer
mont justifes their noble origin, and proves
that the race has not degenerated, but is
now, as of old, capable of the most heroic
and manly deeds, and may be relied upon
in every emergency. Any language l can
employ is too feeble to speak their praise;
but | may say that il has been demonstrated.
and is in high quarters admitted. that. for
steadiness, reliability. courage and endu, ance.
the Vermont troops are not excelled by those
Of any other State or country.
Of the many questions of public interest
which require the attention of the Legislature,
none are more important. in the present cri-
sis, than those relating to the finances of the
State. refer you, gentlemen, TO the Re
port Of the State Treasurer, for the full de-
tails of the financial transactions of the
past year. and of the standing of the State
Finances generally. From this report, l
gather the material 10 make the following
statement:
The receipts for the fiscal year ending Sept
l, 1862. have been as follows:
Balance in Treasury. Sept. |. 81, S36.511, so
Reed on State bonds of 1861,
issued since Sept !, 1861, Si0l 10000
Reed on State tax. SIS, 022,i "A
Reed on tax on Foreign
Bank Stock. 2,sS6.52
Reed from sundry State and
County officers, Judges of
Probate, &C., 2l.445.iS
Balances remaining in Treas
ury, due for allotments
and credits of officers
and soldiers in service, 51,2..,9l
Reed of J. W. Stewart,
Financial agent, from
the United States Treas
ury, in part payment for
advances BY the State in
raising and furnishing
troops for the service, Sl23OOOOO
Reed of military claims
Commissioners, from I'm
tied States Treasury, in
part payment for said
advances, Sl52,0OO,O 900. OO
Credits from all other sources. llO.359. O3
Making in all the sum Of S1.442. 500. Il
The disbursements for the fiscal year end
ing Sept. 1, go Lave been as follows:
For Military expenses in
Cured by my predecessor, 1878 BOG, 81
Debentures. General As
sembly and Council of
Censors, 29,123. 90
Salaries, State officers, Judges
Probate, States Attorneys, 32.131.49
Court and Auditors orders, 1O3,262,7O
State pay Of s., per month to
soldiers in service, 1886, 90
ON ORDERS OF PRESENT EXECUTIVE, VIZ:
For recruiting, Equipments, &c of
new Regiments, and various
supplies for old Regiments,
such as Rubber Blankets, Tents,
Medical aid, &c, 104,623.4l
State pay of s. per month to SOL
diers from date of enlistment
to muster, 51,203.S3
Claims allowed by Commissioners
on claims outstanding, 25,O46.S7
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