The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-01-15

tempt to define. / say wisely, for it
is not in the province of any one ma
ton on earth to define the authority
of the Commander-in-C Chief of its ar
my and navy; this is the combined
work of all the civilized nations; we
must therefore study the laws of ma
tions to find out the limit and extent
of this officers authority. Thus view
ing this question, and believing as
did, that the several military orders
issued by the President. or under his
authority, which in any affected our
State or its citizens, were clearly with
in his power and discretion, and were
highly necessary and proper to main
tain our good government, | most
cheerf'uliy gave to the duly constitu-
ted authorities of the National Gov
ernment assigned to duty within our
borders, my aid and assistance as Ex-
ccutive Of the State 1t is extremely
Gratifying to be able to believe that
in this exercise of official duty, | have
but met the wishes Of very large
majority of the people of Ohio.
The financial affairs Of the State
were never in better condition. Al
though we have advanced, during the
past year, for the General Govern
ment, in the care of sick and wounded
soldiers, and in the payment Of troops
called out to aid in the capture of
Morgan and his band, the sum of
S153, ,436, ,03, and have reduced our
public debt, by payment from the
Treasury, the sum of S676,152,63,
there still remained in the Treasury.
to- the credit of General Revenue
Fund. on the 18th November last, the
sum Of Si2f. 1861.
All taxes have been promptly and
chcerfully paid, exhibiting really a
smaller delinquent list than ever be
fore in the history Of the State. The
Reports of the Auditor and Treasurer
of State, which will be laid upon your
tables. exhibit in full, and in detail,
our financial condition.
Under the provisions OF the statute,
| caused a thorough special examina-
tion Of the Treasury TO he made by
the Hon. 5. S. Osborn, of Lake coun-
ty, highly competent and suitable
man for this duty. His report, bear.
ing date the 10th day Of June, 4. d.
1858, which was duly published ac-
oording to law, was highly compli-
mentary to the Treasurer and his as
sistants.
The Reports Of the Directors Of the
several Benevolent Institutions of the
State are herewith submitted. These
institutions are all in a most prosper
Ous condition; the same care and lib
erality heretofore extended are re-
commended. Your attention is par
ticularly invited to the buildings for
the accommodation of the Deaf and
Dumb. l fear that entire new struct-
urcs will he found to be necessary
The present main building is lily
adapted to the purpose--is in n di-
lapidatcd condition, and entirely too
small to accommodate this unfortu-
nate class Of the children Of our State.
Workshops should also he provided.
so that the boys may have facilities
for learning trades.
The Report of the Directors Of the
Ohio Penitentiary herewith, presents
that Institution III a,highly favorable
condition. The report Of Private
Secretary Hotiinsn herewith. shows
that the number OF applications for
pardons during the year ending No.
vember 18th, were 81, Of which Il
were granted, 80 refused, and II con.
tinued. This report also shows. in
brief, the reasons or grounds upon
which the several pardons were grant.
ed.
Upon the application of the militia.
ry authorities OF the National Govern,
ment, | requested the Directors and
Warden of the Penitentiary to receive,
Tor safe keeping, certain rebel offers
taken in arms against the Government
within our State. They were receiv.
ed on the 9th day of july, A. ID.
1868, and the greater portion Of them
are yet there confined. | regret to
be compelled 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 notorious
John Morgan, and six others, made
their escape. 1t is proper to add.
that this negligence arose entirely
flom misunderstanding between the
United States military authorities at
this post and the officers in charge OF
the institution Full particulars, as
to the confinement and escape of these
prisoners, will he found on Document
No. 6 herewith,
had the satisfaction Of visiting
during the fall the State Reform Farm.
near Lancaster, and take great pleas
ure in bearing testimony to the ildel-
ity and economy of its arrangement.
The institution has proved profound
guccess, and should receive the fos.
tering care of the Legislature. The
report OF the Acting Commissioner
and his associates herewith presented.
cannot fail to prove interesting to
you. Their several recommendations
are approved.
Your attention is invited to the Re.
poit of the State Commissioner ol
Common Schools. Brief as his term
of service has been, the Commission.