The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-01-14

ure - bear testimony to the fathfolness of this
officer. He Is ever At his post " duty, and dis
burses the fund placed at his disposal, with strict
integrity and economy. His Recommendations are
fully endorsed, aud merit your approval
The report of l.. l.. Rice ESD, Supervisor of
Public Printing, herewith, should not escape your
special attention. Mr.. r. is by trade printer,
aud hence well educated to the performance of the
duties Of his office; and il is hut simple act Of
justice 10 faithful public officer, that bear tcst
mouy TO his industry aud attention ~ duty. A
faithful discharge vt the duties committed tn his
hands, standing as he does between the treas
ury aud the several contractors is certain to bring
down upon him severe pressure. His rport will
demonstrate the wisdom OF the law under which
he acts, whcn as it has been, faithfully admins
tered.
The report of the Commissioners created bv the
act Of Nav |. 1862, entitled 4" An Act t. provide
Board of Commissioners TO examine certain mill
tary claims and make an appropriation for their
payment" herewith submitted, should command
your respectful attention. The total amour, nf
claims submitted to this Boarl, was SlS6Q72 81 81
of which sum, the Commissioners allowed the sum
ofSJS,93O 9S. fy the provision Of the 9TH section
of the Act. the powers of the Board ceased On the
18th day of December last. To avoid special egis-
lation, | respectfully recommend that further
time be given to the Commissioners to adjust these
claims. ....
The members of the State Board Of Agriculture
have faithfully discharged the important duty com.
mited to them. Their report, herewith presented,
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consideration at YOUR hands. You will be glad to
learn, that throughout the State, the husbandman
has received rich rewards for his labor.
Your attention is invited to the report of the
Board OF Commissioners vt the State Library, now
presented. The Librarian. by strict attention to
duty and gcntlcmanly dcportuent to visitors, has
won for himself the profound respect OF all who
know him.
1t will he seen that there has been added to the
Library, during the past wear, ,326 volumes, max
ing the total number 25,42S.
The condition OF the several Canals of the State,
will be shown by the report Ot the Board oF Public
Works, herewith presented, Although these mpor
taut avenues Of trade and commerce, have passed
from the immediate custody and control of State
agents, YOU should not lose sight Of them-tor they
are liable st any time to revert to the state and they
are certain to do at the expiration Of the lease,
under which they are now held. Your deliberate
attention is, therefore, invited to this report.
The several Railroads within the State are in
good working condition. You will be glad to know,
that the entcrprsing citizens of our state, who
pcrillod much in the construction of these import
ant aud now Indispensable means of transit are re
ceiying fair remuneration for their outlay. IL is
due to the several managers of these roads, that
bear testimony to the zeal, fidelity aud promptness
manifested bv them during the past year, in the
movement of troops aud supplies for the army.
They have at all times been ready to second the
efforts of the Government, to the full extent OF the
capacity of their respective roads. Early III the
year, with single exception, they chccrfully
assented 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 ministcrng to the wants of sick and
wounded soldiers.
The act passed at your last session providing the
mode of assessing and taxing this species of prop
erty, has not been in operation sufficient length
of time to tcstit wisdom. Ii is believed however
that its provisions are just and rcasonable and it
should therefore he permitted to remain. H..
| An account Of the expenditures from the civil
contingent fund of the Executive, is herewith pre-
sened, 1t will be that the sum of S65B 20 has
/ been drawn from tins fund.
! Allow me to request, that you direct this account
and also that of the extraordinary contingent fund
to be thoroughly examined by an appropriate com
mittcc. Such an examination is alike due to our
constituents and to myself
/ Believing that have now complied with that
! provision of our Constitution, which requires the
Governor to communicate to the General Assem-
bly, the condition of the State aud recommend such
measures rs he may deem cxpedieut," have but
to express the hope that YOU may have harmoni-
Gus session, and that Gods richest blessings may
rest upon us all DAVID TOD.
EXECUTvE CHAMBER,
Columbus, o.. January s, 1868.