New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-08
Message Of Gov. Yates to the Generei Az
sembly Of Illinois.

ately tc, discuss tho agricultural condition aud
progre sc of the State and estimates that withih ''e
last wo wears Illinois has sent away food enough 70
sup oily ten millions people. In this department
a, ID in manufactures and commerce there has oeeh'
notwithstanding the war, remarkable development
The total real and personal wealth Of the State ID
estimated at a thousand million Of dollars--tbe cen
sus of 1860 having placed 1t a. $s'l,e ~. in
noonlation Illinois bss increased from the rhnk Oh
seventh State in 1850 to fourth IN iebo, oeing 'nen
l.7ll,o5l In railroads it is really the hrst though
nomnally the secepd state IN tho onion' nhsns
now 5000 miles, against 70 miles ten years since
The cost of these roads was $lO4 SOL. They de.
liyered in 1862 at Chicago 7o,0OO,0OO bushels OF
grain more than 100000 hogs and over l10,oOO bead
Of beef cattle.
urged with tho earnestpees that characerzcs every
Western expression on this most important subject
The manufacturing facilities Of tue State are OK
interchangeable value of the coal bed underlying
the county Of Perry alone ia geviogicay estimated
at the price of 81 80 per un, to be S]259 600
Lead, iron and other mineral treasures are 30
abundant that Illinois eau never be merely an
agricultural State. Tho encouragement of manufac-
lures Id earnestly recommended. The manufacture
ing product of Chicago alone for 1861, wac
$I7 600 GOO. EMPLOYING IL 900 persons. Illinois is
now the seventh State in this respect IN the Union.
The completion of the geological survey of the
State is advised. On the subject OF Education, tho
Governor refers to the report Of the superintendent
OF Pablo Instruction as document OF great ahlty
and most gratifying in the character Of its state
ments Oh this important subject. lie calls attention
TO tue propriety of establishing colleges for the ben
eft of agriculture and the mechanic arts for when
Congress has donated public land.
Tie Illinois and Michigan Canal Enlargement-to
allow the passage Of steamers and vessels OF war
from the Missssippi to the Lskes-is discussed "a
military measure and as bond of union between
different sections, and 1t IL recommended that Con-
gress be earnestly memoralized to complete 1t as
national work.
prets 10 saw has failed to pay the State nsiaments
of the per cent proceeds due December, 1901 and
June. 1862. SUIT has been instituted, and IL now
pending. The road has been embarrassed by the
blockade of the Mississippi and other causes. There
is q dispute between the Company aud the State
arising out Of charge Of $ll6,7i9 o. for military
transportation, partly ordered by the State authori
tes. The Company does not claim TO set oil this
amount against It's debt TO the State but the State
regards 1t as properly wholly chargeable to the
United States. Other differences are in process of
settlement by friendly reference TO the Supreme
Court.
The bank note circulation Of the State at the out
break OF the Rebellion was over $l2 OOO,O 600, on
basis of securities which have since fallen greatly IN
value. The Auditor has promptly required the
banks to make up all deficiencies by depreciation,
and failure to do has placed the bank IN iqui-
dation and gold its assets. The circulation OF exist
ing banks is believed to be well secured but further
legislation is recommended in regard 10 the custody
OF bonds and great care In future for the regulation
and security oftho circulation.
The total debt of the State is $2 33 ,38I 81. The
revenue for two years ending Nov. So, lS'i2 was
81 1929 81. Ordinary and contingent expenses
In same period sS6i 007 OF. Special Appropriations
1851 ,27i SO. TOTAL including 1898 81 for redemp
zion of warrants, 8 ,4005i2 ~, leaving in the |
Treasury, Dec. I, 1852, 1874 697 ~. Dec. I, 1860,
the Treasury was empty. The Interest iand re-
ceiyed during the two years covered by the reports
Of che Auditor and Treasurer ia 81 ,l53,il9 SO. Add
$3.50 424 90 on hand Dec ], and I'D. 80 Is trang-
ferred from the Revenue fund for payment OF Inter
est the public debt, and the aggregate il 6l9-
1876 A. The Interest accruing on the funded debt
Of the State has been paid, and smounts to III JJ8
l53 81, and 1850, 9S3 remains in the Treasury. or
this, 1884, " will be wanted for interest due
Jan, 1863 ard "A fur her sum OF $flO,l6l ~ will
be required for interes. due July 1863. Recdpts
at present rstee VI taXatlon Will fall short Of the
required amount, and since prompt payment by the
Illinois Central cannot be depended on, TIE Gov
ernor recommends higher rate Of taxation, and Is
of opinion that not less than ) mills on the dollar OF
valuation will he sufficient. Taxes should be made
payable in the national currency, payment in coin
being ~ present impossible.
Ibe IL gslature at IT'S s,ecal session appropriated
50 $50 0O0 as war fund. Bonds 10 the amount Of
50 900 900 have been ssued, and sold for 81 ,7G7 395
The total receipts. including ii 81 ,l2y 0S reim-
buried By the United States Oh war account hsvc
Auditor. wsrrsnt. on hi, fund. aluminium. 9sssee %
1o.vIp, now IN tbe ,,c,mrv.............. sisIOl %
Amount Of warrants yet outstanding s3l3 GIG 81
TO meet which $779,995 are due from the United
States. Although the Legislature undoubtedly IN
tended TO increase the State debt 10 the amount OF
rs war appropriation, We. from the bonds sold "a
State debt to tie United States Of 81 l46,55l las
been Inundated, aud the whole cost of the war to
the State, outside of the general tax. up to this
time is less than half million Of dollars.
The State has assumed and paid It's quota Of the
direct tax and by this means has saved 10 tho State
sl7I 1885, as we'll AS expen,es II special session and
salaries Of host Of new ofiicers
Items of expenditure of the Executive Contingent
War Fund are submitted, and the Governor refers
rnodesy 70 his own incessant exertions in behalf of
the welfare of the Illinois soldiers, the wounded
especially and regrets only that he has not expended
money more literally in thoir behalf Tho total is
$49788 g..
A necessity for the reorganization Of the militia
exits tho present being inefficient except for peace
times. lie cites with approval the example Of Mas
sachuses, which sent into the field at short notice
5000 of the bes. disciplined and equipped troops ia
the world. Provision for drafting should also be
made. State military schools are strongly recon-
mend d. The Governor wants Illinois troops ,
brgaded together in service. lie advises that reg
iments and companies be permitted to elect their
own officers, being himself often unable 10 decide
on tho qualifications OF applicants, and being also
embarrassed by political considerations. provis-
lou Tor taking The votes OK Volunteers III the Held Is
deemed of especial importance, aud plan ia pro-
posed.
A summary Of Illinois contributions to the war is
given. During the year 1851 fifty regiments Of In
fantry ten of cavalry and one Of artillery
tered into service The whole number of three
years infantry regiments is lS. beside nnder first
call and under three mouths call Of May, 1862.
IA cavalry regiments and artillery make the ILL.,
ncis total li6. The State quota under the draft,
to 80 296, all raised for three years,
and without exclusion OF tune. Two more regi-
ments of cavalry are organizing four more batteries