Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-05


class Of the childeen Of our State. Work.
shops should also be provided, 90 that the
boys msy have facilities for learning
trades.
The Reports OF the Directors Of the Ohio
Penitentisry herewith, presents that Insti-
tuition in q highly favorable condition.
The report of Private Secretary Hoffman
herewith, showr that the number Of sp-
plications for pardons during the year
ending, November 18th, were 81, Of which
Al were granted, 80 refused, and II con-
tinued. This report also shows, in brief,
the reasons or grounds upon which the
several pardons were granted.
Upon the application of the military su-
thOrities of the National Government, Ire
quested the Directors and Warden Of the
Penitentiary to receive for safekesping
certain rebel officers, taken in arms against
the Government within our State. They
were received on the 9th day Of July, A.
D. 1868, and the greater portion Of them
are yet there confined. regret to be com
PEELED TO announce, however, that, for the
want Of proper vigilance on the part Of
those entrusted with the custody Of these
prisoners, the leader Of the band, the noto-
rious John Morgan, and six others, made
their escape. 1t is proper to add, that
this ne negligence arose entirely from mis-
understanding between the United States
military authorities at this post and the
officers in charge Of the institution. Full
particulars, Of the confinement and escape
Of these prisoners, will be found in Doou-
ment No. herewith.
Ihsd the satisfaction Of visiting during
| the fall the State Reform Farm, near Ian
caster, and take great pleasure in bearing
testimony to the fidelity and economy Of
its management. The institution has
| proved q profound success, and should re-
ceiVo the fostering care of the Legislature.
The Report Of the Acting Commissioner
and his associates herewith presented, can
not fail to prove highly interesting to you.
Thoir several recommendations are sp-
proved.
Your attention is invited to the Report
of the State Commissioner of Common
schools. Brief az his term Of service has
been, the Commissioner has submitted a
report full of information upon the impor-
/ tant interests committed to his care.
l invite your attention to the Report Of
the Superintendent Of the State Houee
herewith. Hehss, in addition to comply
ing with the duties imposed upon him by
law, given full history of the construc.
ton of our magnificent State House, the
perusal of which history can not fail to
prove highly interesting. The reeommen-
dations Of this faithful officer are fully
approved.
The organization of the State Board Of
Agriculture was wise mes sure, and should
continue to receive your fostering care.
In this connection, altow me to refer you to
| that portion Of my message Of last year,
relating to the Act Of Congress, passed
April 2, 1852, entitled, "An act donating
public lands to the several States and Ter
ritories which may provide Colleges for
| the benefit of Agriculture and the MechRn-
ic Arts" have seen no reason to change
my views as then expressed, and there
/ fore respectfully renew the recommenda-
ten then made.
The several Canals of the State, now
under the control of Lessees, are, l be-
! lieve, kept in a reasonable state Of repairs.
[ have no means Of ofknoWing whether they
prove remunerstive to the Lessees or not.
The several Railroads within the State
are kept and maintained in good running
order. The managers Of the several roads
have evinced disposition during the past
year to facilitate the movement Of troops
to the full extent of their ability So to do.
The law recently passed for the taxation Of
this species of property, if faithfully and
discreetely administered, is perhaps the
best that can be devised therefore rec
ommend its continuance.
The recent legislation of Congress, on
IL Al.
seems to have oVershsdoWed all State leg
islstion on these subjects. Without intend
ing to approve or disspproVe of the plan
adopted by Congress, It is idle to suppose
that the capitalists Of our State would
be willing TO engage in the business of
banking under any system that you could
adopt; hence recommend that you sim
ply give the several banking corporations
now existing nnder State authority all
reasonable facilities for closing the busi-
ness of their institutions.
The Militia system adopted by the legis-
lation Of last winter has proved q pro-
found success. The reports Of Adjutant
General Hill and Qusrtermaster General
Wright herewith submitted, will furnish
you all the statistics, as to the militia Of
the State, deemed necessary to advise you
fully on the subject. The amendments to
'he law, suggested by these officers, as also
the appropriations asked for to render the
system fully efficient, are commended to
your favorable consideration. These
faithful officers snd their several employ
ees cannot be too highly commended to
you.
Benno Spsyer, Esq, Commissioner OF
immigration, whose appointment was re-
ported to your predecessors, has proved
himself to be highly competent and suit
able person for the position. His Reports
herewith fully demonstrate the importance
of our State of the organization Of this
Department, and it is hoped that it will be
msintained and fostersd by the Legisla-
ture.
The Board for the examination Of claims
against the State, growing out Of the war,
created by the "Act to provide a Board of
Commissioners to examine certain military
claims, and making an appropriation for
their payment" has, for want Of time, but
partially performed his work. By the Re.
port of said Board herewith, it will be
seen that claims to the amount Of SlS6, ,0I4-
Is were presented, Of which the Poard
passed Tpon SIS, 1918, leaving S47, ,S52, As
undisposed Of. The aggregate sum al
lowed, being S38, 1850 should be provi.
ded for by appropriation.
In addition to the several claims pre-
sented, and not Investigated for want of
time-claims to large amount, growing
out Of the Morgan raid and other causes
are certain to be presented to you for
liquidation, unless relief in some other
shape shall be provided for by the several
claimants. For full particulars in rela-
tion to this new class of claims, 1 refer you
to documents herewith, marked number 4.
1t will be seen from these papers, that the
estimated amount Of pay proper, for the
militia who responded to my proclamation,
is about $3.50, ,000-that the damages com.