New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-07
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The financial affairs Of the State were never In better
condition. The Advances to the General Governmeni
amour, to elsa 1876 o. and of the public deb, $780,
tss g. have been paid yet there renamed IN the Treas
MY 10 the credit Of tie General Ecyouuc Fund On tie
l5ih of Nov. last S4s3 $50 o. Al taxes tnve been
promptly paid Reference is made 10 the reports Of
She Auditor and Treasurer OK Inc SAse tOI an t1AiUt
IN detail of the finances.
The benevolent institutions o.! The State are al In
most prosperous condition. New buildings are neces
eary for the Deaf and Dumb Asylum and Workshops
should be provided that the boys may learn trades The
Penitentisry is also in favorable condition. There
were ~ applications for pardon during the year. OF
which Il granted, By refused. and Il continued.
Concerning tho escape Of John Morgan the Governor
says due 10 the want Of proper vigilance on The
par, Of those entrusted with tie custody Of the pris-
oners and that this negligence arose entirely from
Misunderstanding between tie n.ted States Mltary
authorities of this post. and the officers In charge
Of the institution" Tie State Reform Farm hes
proved "a profound success. The Stale Board OF
Agriculture was wisely ganzet and should contnu 10
receive the fostering care OF the Legislature. The
canals Of the State are under the control OF essees nh
are kept the Governor believes In reasonable state Of
repair The railroads In good running order 1t .
Recommended thst the banks of the State be given all
reasonable facilities for closing the business OF their In
sti;utionswith reference To the National Banking ys'
TEN The militia system adopted last Winter has
"proyed profound success Tie Board for the ex.
snati6n {: claims against the State growing out OF
tho Wsr has partially performed 1t, work. Claims TO
the amount Of s360l4 e have beer presented ana ue
Board has passed upon sssl6l 73 and 6: ms amount
has allowed s;s. TAG 20.
Large claims wiz be presented growing out OF the
Morgan raid The estimated pay due 10 the militia
Who came out under the Governors Pprocamaton. Is
$4,000; damages committed by the enemy. si.5,oo;
siosses and damages by our own troops. ei52oV
About e200.O00 has been paid tie militia on the
Recommendation Of the Secretary 81 War ard is con-
sdered only advance to the General Government
special commission should be appointed ~ adjust tue
claims against the State. .
That everything Of interest relating 10 the gallant
men who have been OF may DC engaged III the m,s
betuated. the Governor recommends for thar purpose
The establishment Of a bureau. 10 be Known IS tne
Bureau OF Military Statistics These statistics shond
contain the name and Place oi residence OF every
officer and private who was In any wsy engaged In the
seryoe; tie date OF his ealistment tie company anu
regiment 10 which be beonged the term of service the
time AID reason for his discharge whether Killed OF
oupded bate and the time and place OF death ara
burial Of those who may die in service Tbs duty can
well be performed by the SurgeonGenera of the state
and as much Of the Information Will have 70 be gather
cd from the records OF the several hospitals can per
haps, better be performed by hun than 0y Al! o'nef
on the civil contingent fund 500 Go has been re-
funded; OF tie military fund. so9.s-l 3e ne pay
agents have received from soldiers IN fhe nea ana os
posted in the State Treasury tor distribution 10 thf
families s9o ef2 81, without est TO Their iIenos ne
tax for the support Of the families OF soldiers shono c
Increased from one TO two mills on The Gosi ana 'e
families Of colored soldiers should be Included ABOUT
80 90 families require relief and vii receive about seO
each. 80
Cemeteries have been selected for soldiers at Cincin
natl and at Columbus and with others the OoVefhot
Joined n securing the ground At Geys'1Ie .o,,.,.
Ohio has raised during the past year l5Op soldiers
making the total OF troops from the state 2Oo, when
have been promptly raised. and with comparave!. III
lie trouble and expense - the National Government.
For information on many points Of Importance the Gov
with farewell 10 the Legslaiurc-h!s term expiring IN
few days.