Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-10-17
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Gentlemen Of the Senate and Hotte Of Repre-
'entdtires:-ln the present august and momentous
crisis in the affairs Of country, the strength,
the wisdom, aud forecast Of man are wholly mad
equatc to save and our institutions; and how
fitting therefore, that we seek direction from the
eternal Mind. the source Of all power and know
ledge, imploring His counscls to enlighten, and
His providence to guide Us, Let us remember
that while the Almighty may permit the spirit OF
dscord suddcnly 60 enter, and scourge whole
Nation with cruel war, it is lie, ALSO who after
correcting a people, restores their wasted land
bringing peace and prosperity out OF war ana de-
Vastation.
Viewing the condition of Vermont during the
mast sad wear we perceive that we have occasion
for profound gratitude to Almighty God, for pre-
serving us from the blight Of war within our own
erritory, for the general prevalence OF health,
the bountful haryests and the prosperity of cur
industrial interests for the absence OF all tenden
cies TO disorder in the popular mind, and for that
prevalent spirit OF patriotism and self-sscrihce
which has so universally characterized our peo-
pie, and led them cheerfully to bear every burden
which il has been necessary for them to assume,
on behalf of their country and the rights OF man
kind.
1t is gratifying to realize that at each and ey
ery call of our country, in her hour Of peril thou
sands Of the young men Of our State have willing
~ and eagerly seized arms and have gone, or are
going forth TO battle for the Union, and to drive
cry field, and in every situation in which they
have been placed. rivals that of the early heroes
Of Vermont iustfes 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. Amy language can employ Is too
feeble 10 speak their praise but may say that II
has been demonstrated, and is in high quarters adj
United, that. for steadness, reliability, courage
and endurance, the Vermont troops are not eX-
cclled by those of any other State or country.
We should gratefully remember the patriotic
devotion manifested by those who unable TO bear
arms and endure the hardships and iatigucs Of the
soldier, have nobly aided and encouraged others
TO do So contributing literally of their means to
provide for the brave volunteers. The lasting
thanks of every patriot due 10 the women OF
Vermont for their devotion TO country in so free
~ giving up their husbands brothers and sons,
for the struggle, and their sympathy and zeal in
furnishing, in such variety and abundance. the ar
tcles Of their handiwork and the delicacies indis
pcnsable to the comfort of camps and hospitals,
and to the alienation of the sufierings Of sick and
wounded soldiers, lonely and far from kindred
and home.
Thu, will it ever be with Vermont, to the end
Of the war; she will never faltcr nor look back,
but will press forward until, if need be, her last
dollar is expended and her last son falls, uphold
ing in his diving grasp " the flag of our Union,
and with his latest breath calculating benedic-
ton upon his country.
Of the many questions Of public interest which
require the attention of the Legislature, none are
more important, in the present crisis, than those
relating to the finances Of the State. refer
you, gentlemen, to the Report of the State Treas
urer, for the full details OF the financial transac-
tons of the past year, and OF the standing OF the
State Finances generally. From this Report, /
gather the material to make the following state
ment:
The receipts for the fiscal year ending Sept. |,
Balance IN treasury, sept /. 1851. sS6,5l7,3o
Received State bonds Of
1861 issued since Sept ], 1861, ftOli 90 90
Received on State tax 63s,022 a.
Received on taH on Foreign
Bank Stock. 1850
Re eivedfom suudry State and
County officers Judges Of
Probate, &c, Il .a45,i5
Balances remaining in Treas
ury. due for allotment and
credits Of officers and sol
dets in service, H,z1I,Bl
Received Of J. W. Stewart, Pr
nAacial agent, from the u
nited States Treasury, in part
payment for advances by the
State 10 raising and furnish
ing troops for the service SlfSV oO,0e
X, csiyed of Military Claims
Cumni..onsrs FROM United
rnent for said advances, sl5lOoo, Oo--2s5 600 90
Credits from all other sources ITO 9.O3
Making in all the sum Of sl,i42,5J9,H
The disbursements for the fiscal year ending
sept. !, 1862, have been N follows
Fur Military expenses incurred by my pre-
deerssor s25s.SOo 81
Of censor., 2o,I2s.so
Salaries. state officers. Judges Probate.
states Attorneys. s27s7.40
Court and Auditors orDers 1903 1884,
scrvier, 1885, 20
ON ORDERS or PRESENT EXECUTIVE VIZ;
For Recruiting Equipment. nc Of new heg
ments, and various supplies for old itegi-
ments, such a. Rubber Blankets Tents,
Medical aid. Nc, lOi b23.4
State pay Of 81 per month to soldiers
from date Of enlistment To muster. 81 ,203 SO
on claims outstanding, 25O46s7
-lS6 s74 |.
Aid ID Families Of Soldiers, rs 500 ~
Z. $. Surplus Fund, sundry Towns, A529 O.
Payment u interest on various Loans, 6d, $50 2,
Payment on Loan Of 1850. 1900 OF
Payment IN Agricultural Societies LISP u
Board Of Education 3,2Il4
81 eciAl appropriations Of Legislature. 1884 I
Hiram Harlow. in State Bonds 5000
sundry purposes, 2S7lO
Making in all the sum of 81 as 25o 8
Balance in Treasury, s22i ,25O4
The Treasurer informs me that "a large portion
of this balance stands 10 the credit of the State
(say Sl75,000.00) in the forty-onc Banks in til
state. and the Suffolk Bank Boston, the re
mainder being cash on hand and that a consider
able portion of this balance will be drawn for b
the opening of the Legislature
The action of the Legislature Of last year,
providing for the payment of the extraordinar
expenses incurred for war purposes, partly b
direct taxation and partly by issuing State Bond'
appears to have been wise in principle. 1t woul
seem desirable to place considerable portion q
the appropriations necessary to be made for wa
expenses in the form of a funded debt. Tn
people should not now be overburdened wit
taxation, as in many Ways they have large sacrif
ces to make for the support Of the Governmer
and the defence of the Country; and our presei
sacrifices being even more for posterity than 70
ourselves, we cannot doubt that those who com
after us will be able and willing to share with Il
the pecuniary burdens now involved.
The whole amount Of military expenditures
for which orders have been drawn the
State Treasurer by the present Execu-1
tive up TO Sept l. 1862 as stated by the
Treasurer, ia SIG s7l !
since tha date and prior TO Oct. |, 1882,
osders have been drawn for additional
military expenses, amounting to 6ll4O
Making in all the sum OF Slei ,9Ss /
This amount is composed, in general terms, d
the following classes of payments
l. State pay to soldiers Of 81 per month
from date Of enlistment 10 date Of mus
ter into the United States service also
pay Of Officers from date Of commission