Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-14

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mt H0Ec NJ Representatives,
In the present august and crisis III the affairs OF
our country the strength the wisdom and forecast OF man are
wholly Inadequate to save and Institutions and how fitting
therefore, that We seek direction from the eternal Mind the
source Of all power and knowledge mporng lbs couses TO
cnghtG and His providence guide us. Let us remember
that while thc Almighty may permit the spirit Of dsola su
denly to enter and comgc whole Nation with cruel war Is
He also who after correcting people restores Their wasted
land bringing peace and prosperity out of wan and devastation
Viewing the condition Of Vermont during the past sad year.
perceive that have occasion for profound gratitude 70 At
lightly God for preserving from the blight Of war within our
own territory for the general prevalence Of health the bounuu
hryest and the prosperity Of our industrial Interests Tor the
absence Of all tendencies to disorder IN the popular mind ana of
that prevalent spirit Of patriotism and sclscce winch has 50
universally characterized people and led them chceruy to
bear every burden which it has been necessary for them to as
sumo behalf Of their country and the rights Of mankind
1t gratifying realize that at each and every call OF our
country her hour Of peril thousands Of the young men Of our
State have willingly and eagerly seized and have gone or
going forth battle for the Union and to drive back the
surgcs Of rebellion Their yalor every field and IN every
situation in which they have been placed rivals that Of the early
heroes Of Vermont jufe their noble origin and proves that
the race has dcgencad but now Of DID, capable OF
the most heroic and manly deeds ndmay relied upon every
emergency Any language can employ too feeble to speak
hcir praise but that it has been demonstrated and
in high quarters admitted that for eadncss reliability,
aye and endurance tie Vermont troops cXcccd by those
of any other state or country.
We should gratefully remember the patriotic devotion mani
tested by those who unable bear and endure the hard
ships and fues Of the soldier have no5y aided and ecour-
aged others do contributing literally of their means to
provide for the brave volunteers Tie lasting thanks Of every
patriot due to tie Of Vermont for their devotion to
country freely giving up their husbands brothers and sons,
tor the struggle and their sympathy and zeal furnishing
such variety and abundance the articles Of their mdino and
the dcacies indispensable to the comfort II camps and hos
pta and to the alienation tie uGrngs os'ck and wounded
soldiers lonely and FIR from kindred and home.
Thus will DC with Vermont to die end d the war she
viii never tler1or look lac bu. viii press forward until
need be- her last dollar expended and her last alis up
holding in lis dying grasp the dag Of our mon. and with
his latest breath circulating bcnclcon upon his country
OF the many questions Of public interest which require the
attention Of the Legislature none more important in the
present crisis, tm those relating the finances OF the State
refer Yon. eoneuen the Report Of the State Treasurer for
The fall details Of the financial transactions Of the past year and
OF the standing Of the State Finances generally From this Re
port gather the material to make the following statement:
The receipts for the fiscal year ending Sept 1862 have
been as follows
balance in Treasury, Sept l, 1861, S3G51730
Received on State bonds Of 1861, issued since
Sept l. 1861, l0l 10000
Received o State tax, OBS 022 II
Received on tax Foreign Bank Stock 2SS7j2
Received from sundry State and County Off
GERS Judges Of Probate &C., 214454S
Balances remaining in Treasury, due for allot-
mcnts and credits Of officers and soldiers in
service, 5l277W
cm agent from the L 5. Treasury
N part payment for advances by
the State in raising and furnishing
troops or the service Sl23000G0
Received oil Military Claims Commis-
soucrs from L. ). Treasury in
part payment tor said advances 1J2000O0-2750 100000
Credits from all other sources ll085QO3
Making in all the sum Of Sl4l2509Tl
The disbursements for the fiscal year ending Sept l. 1862
have been as follows:
mMitry expenses mcuucdby my predecessor S273306S1
DcLenutcs General Assembly and Council Of
Ccnsols, 29723q0
Salaries State coccr Judges Probate States
Attorneys, 3273749
Court and Auditors orders 1032627 40
State pay of 81, pcrmonh to soldiers mseryco 4lG9 %
OK ORDERS PRESENT EXECUTIVE VIZ:
For Recruiting, Equipment &c, of
Regiments and various sup
plies for old Regiments, such as
Rubber Blankets, Tents, Medical
aid &c. 1O46a341
State pay of S. per month to sol
dicrs, from date Of enlistment to
muster 57203S3
Claims allowed by Commissioners, on
Claims outstanding, 250l687-1S667411
Alta Families Of soldiers, rs $3.50 3S
L. s Surplus Fund sundry Towns, 3452Q54
Payment of Interest various Loans 81 go Is
Payment of Loan Of 1860 5000 90
Payment to Agricultural Societies. 1232 80
Board of Education, 32l14
Special appropriations of Legislature, 1854 70
Hiram Harlow, in State Bonds 100000
Sundry purposes 2S7l or