The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1864-01-08

rave bdNanced, dhti Z ne past year, iol
he General G~olr,0turnj, ia the care Of
sick and wounded soldiers, aud in the
payment Of troops called out 10 aid in the
capture of Morgan and his band, the sum
Of Sl53 456 %, and nave reduced our
pebble debt, by payment from the Treas
ury, the sun of $676, 7j2, 90, there still
remained in the Treasury, TO the credit OF
General Revenue Fund, on the 18Th OF
November last, the sum Of $I23, SO 81.
All taxes have been promptly and cheer
fully paid. exhibiting really a smaller de-
linqurnt lis, than ever before 10 the his.
tory o the State. The Reports Of the
Auditor and Treasurer Of State, which
w,ll be laid uron your table, exhibit in
iu.l, and 10 detail, our financial condition.
Under the provisions Of the statue, !
caused a thorough special examination Of
the Treasury TO he made by The Hon. S
). Osborn, Of Lake county, n highly com
pe'ent and suitable man tor this duty
His report, bearing date the IOth day OF
June, y. ID. 1868. which was duly pub.
Iished according 10 Jaw, was highly com
pIimentory to the Treasurer and his as.
sistauts,
The Reports Of the Directors Of the
several Benevolent Institutions of the
State are herewith submitted. These 10.
su'utions ale all in a most prosperous con.
Gltlcn ; the same care aud llberalily here.
toiore extended are recommended. Your
attention is particularly invited TO the
buildings for the accommodation Of the
Deaf and Dumb. | fear that entire new
structures will be found 10 be necessary.
The present main building is lily adapted
TO the purpose, is in n diiapidated condi.
lion, aud entirely too small TO acconmo-
date this unfortunate class Of the chill
drea OF our State. Workshops should
also be provided, 30 that the boys may
have facilities for learning trades.
The Reports Of the Directors Of the
OHIO Penitentiary herewith, presents that
institution in a highly favorable condition.
The report of Private Secretary Hoffman
herewith, shows that tie number of ap-
pIicallons for pardons during he year end.
ing, November Is h, were 81, OF which
Al were granted, 80 refused, and II con.
tlnued. This report also shows, in brief,
Tho reasons or grounds upon which the
several pardoDs were granted.
Upon the application Of the military
authorities of the National Government, !
requested the Directors and Warden Of
tho PenItenIiary to receive for safe keeping
certain rcJoi officers, taken in arms against
tho Govornmount within our State. They
we're received on the eth day of July, A..
u. 1908, and tho greater portion OF them
a;o yet thOrp Ooniued. | regret 10 DO com
police to ANNOUNCE, however, that, for tho
want OF proper vigilance on tho part Of
those entrusted with tho custody of these
prisoners, tho leader of tho band, tho no..
rloas Jobn Morgan. and six others. made
their escape. 1t is proper TO odd, that this
negligence arose entirely from a misuudor.
standing between tho United States military
authorities at this post and tho officers 10
charge OF tho institution. Full particulars.
oil tho confinement and escape of these pris.
oners, will DO found in Document No. 6
herewith.
/ had tho satisfaction of visiting during
tho fall the State Reform Farm, near Ian.
caster, and tako great pleasure in bearing
testimony to the fidelity and economy of It's
management. Tho institution has proved a
profound s]uccCss. aud should receive the
fostering caro- of tho Legislature. Tho Ro.
port OF The Acting Commissioner aud his as
socIatos herewith presented, cannot fail to
proso highly interesting to you.
Their several recommendations gro an
proved.
Your attention is invited 10 the Report of
tho State ConmissioDer OF Common Schools.
l. al gl Htl t-aE, 90 ...-.-- l. -. -
Commissioners has submitted u report full
OF Information upon tho important interests
committed to his care.
| invite yonr attention to the Report Of
the superintendent of the State House
herewith. He has, in addition to comply.
ing with the dnties imposed upon him
by law, given a full history of the con.
slruction OF our magnificent State House,
the perusal OF which history cannot fail
10 prove highly interesting. The recon-
mendations Of this faithful officer are lul.
Iy approved.
The organization OF the Stale Board OF
Agriculture was a wise pleasure, and
should continue 10 receive your fostering
Care. In this connection, allow me to re.
fer you to that portion of my message Of
last year. relating to the Act Of Congress,
passed April Q. 1869, entitled "An acl
donating public lands TO the several States
and Territories which may provide Col
lcges for the benefit of Agriculture and
the Mechanic Arts" ! have seen no
reason TO change my views as then ex.
pressed, and | therefore respectfully re-
new the recommendation then made.
The several Canals Of the State, now
under the control of Leasees, are, ! be.
iieve. kept in q reasonable state o frepairs,
| have no means OF knowing whether they
prove remunerative 10 the l~.essees or not.
The %sevcra! Railroads within the State
are kept and maintained in good running
order. TIE managers OF the several
roads have evinced a disposition durin.
the past years to facilitate The movement
OF troops TO the full extent OF their abil.
ity so TO do. The law recently passed ion
the taxation Of this species of property, il
faithfully and discreelly administered, is
perhaps the best that can be devised: |
therefore recommend is continuance.
The recent Legislation of Congress, on
the subject of Banks and the Currency,
seems 10 have overshadowed all State leg.
~islation On these subjects. Without in
tending to approve or ~disapprove of The
plan uInntah hu Iouurauy IN l., an, a.