Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-01-15
NEW SERIES-VOL. 24-NO 4s.

allowed the sum Of s33, 800 80. By the provi.
slons OF the fth section Of the Act, the power.
OF the Board ceased on the 5lh day of Decem.
ber last. To avoid special legislation, I re-
spectiully recommend that further time be given
the Commissioners TO adjust these claims.
The members Of the State Board Of Agricul.
tpre have faithfully discharged the important
duties committed to them. Their report, here
with presented, is n document Of interest. aud
shouid receive great consideration Mt your
hands You will be glad to learn, that through
out the State, the husbandman has received
rich rewards for his labor.
Your attention il invited to the report of the
Board oil Commissioners Of The State Library,
now presented. The Librarian, bv strict a,ten-
tion to duty ahd eenilpmanly depori rnent to
visitors, has won for himself the profound re-
spect Of all who know him.
IL WIZ be seen that there has been added 10
the Library. during the past year. | .32G vol.
umes, making the total number 25 423.
The condition Of the several Canals of the
state, viii be shown by the report Of the Board
OF Public Works, herewith presented AL
though these Important avenues of trade and
commerce have passed from the immediate Gus.
tosy and control Of State agents, you should
not lose sIVht Of theni-fpr they are liable at
any time 10 revert to the State. and thew nre
certain to do 50 at the expiration of the lease,
under which thev are now held. Your delib-
c''c a'eHtIoh II therefore invited 10 this re-
port.
The several railroads within the State are
in good working condition. You will be glad
70 know, that The eBterprisIug citizens Of our
stale, who perilled 80 much in the construction
Of these important aud now indispe nsable
means Of transit, are receiving n fair renunera-
ton Tor their outlay. 1t is due to The several
managers OF these roads. that bear testimony
to the zeal, fidelity and prompiness manifested
% hp Taaf in . sbav
OF troops and supplies for the army. They
have at all times been ready tn second the efforts
oil the Government 10 the frll extent Of the ca
paciiy OF their respective roads. Early in the
year, with a single exception. they cheerfully
nssenied to deduction Of fifty per cent. from
their ordinary fare, TO all soldiers travelling to
and from their homes, and also to the friends
travelling for the purpose OF minsiering TO the
wants Of sick and wounded soldiers.
The act pissed at your last session. providing
the mode of assessing and taxing this species Of
property, has not been operation sufficient
length OF time 10 test its wisdom. 1t is be.
Ieved, however, that its provisions are Just and
reasonable; and it should therefore be permit.
ted TO remain.
An account of the expenditures from he civil
contingent fund Of the Executive. is herewith
presented. 1t will he seen that the sum of
S656 26 has been drawn from this fund.
Allow me 10 request, that you direct this nc
count. and also that of the extraordinary con-
iingen' fund, 10 he thoroughly examined by an
appropriate committee. Such an examination
Is alike due t. our constituents and to myself
Believing that have now complied with
that provision Of our Constitution, which re.
qnires the Governor to "cpmmunicate to the
General Assembly the condition of the State,
and recommend such measures as he may deem
expedient." have hut 10 express the hope. that
you may have a harmonious session, and that
Gods richest blessing NAV rest upon US all.
DAVID TOD, Governor.
Executive CHAMBER, Columbus, Jan 5, 1868