The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-01-18

IS now IN progress under the charge OF Col
Todd, whom oppoined Inspector General
A draft by the Uuued State was then m
progress, and il was not thougnt advisable
TO harrass our people by a con emporaneous
State draft, even if a draft had been practi-
cable under the present law. Volunteers
could not be obtained there being no
bonniies and the men not being exempted
by their enlistment 1T that corps from draii
BY he United States. Fortunately the U.
( y. placed an army, nnder Gen. Sheridan,
between us and the enemy, and thus provl.
ded ehectually Tor our defence. With such
adequate protection proved by the brill
lant campaign OF that army, did not .hIuk
i II rIghtt 10 incur the expenss to the State OF
| an independent army, and withdrawal OF
/ so many OF our people from their homes
and pursuits. Meanwhil5 arrange nents
have been made with the snihorl'ies at
/ Washington :or armiug, clothing subsI-tlng
and supplying the corps at the expense of
the u. s. and order has been given by
the authorities Of The Uniled STATES TO fur
Tough such volunteers in the corps as may
be drafted by the United Sales. Fhe corps
so privileged not to exceed 5 000 men. II
Is my intention 10 raise 5000 men during
The winter, and | have already adopted
measures to that end. There may occur ir
ruptIons OF irregular bodies o. the rebels
and IT is well to be provided against them.
i he number proposed 10 De raised aud put
into actual service, will in my judgment oe
sufficient and regard to due economy re-
quIres that no more than are sdttlc:eni
shonld be placed on paw. The remaining
10 900 will be organized, and ready Tor SER
vice in case of necessity. invite yonr i'm
mediate attention. to tle very able report OF
the Inspector General, which set forth the
dsfa IN ho l.,tv tChioh hon ma dlseOvGrpI
in his preparation tor Carrying II into prdct
cal effect
The Siais>sgencies al w 4shingtoH and in
the South west, are in active and successful
operation. ! communicate herewith the re
ports OF Col. Jordan, a: Washing gton aud
, Col ChamherlIn, agent tor the South wesi
The provisions of the law requiring the
agents to collect moneys due oy ;ne United
States TO soldiers, have been beneficleut.
reference 10 their reports will show the
I m gniiude and usefulness OF thIs branch oi
their service. | desire TO IuvI,e the auen-
ton of all our volunteers. officers soldiers
and their famlies 10 the tact tina; the State
agents will collect all their claims on the
Government, gratutouslS, ash have reason
10 believe that many are still ignorant OF that
fact. are greatly IMPOSED upon ~ the ex
orhitant commissions charged BY private
claim agents
Under ths act Of the 9th of May. 1864, |
appointed Hon Thomas H. Burrowes to
take charge of the arrangements Tor the ed
ucaiioR OF the orphans ot soldiers ! com
munIcate herewith copy OF his report Gn
the sub!ect He has discharged his uu'i.s
with commeudable zeal, h.elhy and eth
cheney ! earnestly recommend that per
naneni and liberal appropriation be made
TO support TINS Just aud worthy scheme OF
benehceuce.
| recommend that an appropriation be
made for pensions to the volunteer militia
men, (or their amilies,J who were KILLED
or hurt IN service in the years 1862 and 1863
As soldiers som. .timss arrive here whO
are insane. ant who should be protected
aud cared for ! recommend that provision
&c made tor their being placed IN the State
Asylum for the Insane, at this place, snj
kept until notice can be given 10 he author
lues of the.r respective counties, who should
be required 10 remove and care for them.
feel il TO be my duty to invite your seri
Gus attention To the evils growing ont OF The
system OF passing acts OF Incorporation, for
purposes WHICH are provided for by general
laws. We have passed acts authorizing
charters To be drained without special lec
islaiion. These acis have been generally
prepared with some care, and contain the
pfONiNlbHS 'H'"-N
necessary 10 protect The Commonwealth
aud her ciizsns. Ii these general laws are
not fonnd 10 answer such purposes, they
should be amended aud perteced II any
company desires to be Incorporated with
greater privileges than are coulerred. or to
be relieved from any ol the conditions I'M
posed by these acts IL appears o me thar
Il should be required first 10 obaIn a char
Ter under the general laws, and then apply
TO the Legislature for an act making the
changes which are desired The alIentlon
OF The Legislature will thus be drawn 10 the
specific ohjecI, and Judgment can be form
ed OF its proprie:y. ! would also observe
that great evil resHlis from the habit ol gran
ting privileges 10 corporation by mere
reference 20 some former private act rela~
Ting 10 other corporations, sometimes with
oat even giving the date oi these acts, All
these practices are bad and although they
may sometimes he pursued oy Dariies haV-
ing no bad intention yet they certainly orig
mated in The design OF surprising the Com
monwealth INTO grants OF privileges which
il was known could not be obtained il their
extent were underwood, and they are often
followed now tor The same fraudulent pur-
pose.
strongly recommend The repeal OF The
act passed the 18th day OF July, A. 1868.
entitled An act relating 10 corporations tor
mechanical, manufacturing mIEiu3, and
quarryIn2 purposes"
Its provisions a re found to be practically
so inconsistent with The due protection OF
the ciizen@ and with the Just policy of the
Commonwealth, that il ought not TO be all
lowed TO stand longer on our statute book.
| approved the act in question with great
reIucIance, and subsequent reflection aud
Observation bave satisfied me OF lis mis-
chIevous character.
also recommend the repeal Of an act
passed The 22d day OF July, A.. D. 1863, enti-
lied "a iuriher supplement 10 an act 10 en-
able joint tenants and tenants IN common,
and adjoining owners OF mineral lands in
this Commonweallh, 10 manage aud devel-