The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-01-12
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BDpEroRD, NE, JAN. u, 1865
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

THE G0VERNOR'S MESSAGE,
Governor Cony delivered his third annual
message to q convention OF both branches Of
the L. ;islasuro on Thursday Of last week. 4,
is an admirable document, showing thorough
knowledge Of State Affairs, and is sntssmanlike
in tona. Its intolerahle length preclnde- the
possibility Of our Publishing it in full. and We
therefore give an extended synopsis OF It, ia'
Governor commenced by congratuiatins ."'
Legislature upon the happy auspices a''s"a Is
the Inauguration Of the government
the bappy deliyerance OF our nation '1om w
immiusnt peril. aod 'peaks IN most .u'0k's.0
term, Of the late President Inc military ms
,,,v or the State is dwslt upon At length. Dur.
,n; ON. war Maine sent into the service. up to
an,;I 20. 1865. Il ,55S men, being moro than
ons.tsnth Of the population OF the State; and
there was deficiency OF only 669 men upon
all cal, for troops. There still remain in the
service Eve regiments and one battalion OF in
f.ntry. He expresses hope that full history
Of each Of the different military organizations
from the State may be written. OF the soldiers
furnished, SAG persisted, including large
number Of staff and line officers. Their gallantry
is noticed 10 tho highest terms. 10 addition to
those, 6,642 soldiers have been mustered out OF
the service for disability. The war being end
ed, the government recommends some testimo.
NAL to their memory. and urges the State to
iuterpn.e and ameliorste the condition Of the
mailn-l and suffering. The agencies TOR the
care Of our soldiers have been discontinued and
the various organizations maintained for their
relief, have also closed their labors. The re.
port Of the Adjutant General is alluded to, rs
embracing the operations OF his Office for the
p,st two years, constituting q foil compendium
of valuable facts. Attention ], invited to the
financial condition Of the State as il was at the
outbreak Of the rebellion and rs il Is at the
close of 1865. On the first day OF January.
1851. the funded debt 81 the State was $685.
son. At the commencement OF the present
wear. II il -, l64. 500. The difference between
these sums does not exhibit the amount OF
State expenditure made directly in aid OF gov.
srum mt in the prosecution OF the war. Tor the
d.bt Existing at its commencement has been re-
ducvj Sl97 500, and very large amount adj
ded tp the current revenues OF the treasury IRON
the increased taxation which has been imposed
upon the citizens Of the State from year TO year,
during the continuation Of the struggle. The
expenditure for war purposes, embracing the
Quitting Of the first ten regiments, bountics,
aid ID families Of soldiers, for sick and wounded
and other objects, including interest on war
debt, reaches the sum OF S7,357 ,5I2 %. OF
these sums there has been paid Tor bounties
alone, including script issued to soldiers since
the 18th Of February last, S4,57S,536. The
amount advanced BY cities and towns for aid to
families Of soldiers to January LIST, 1865, was
81, J99, $50. &C, which has been refunded by
the State or provision made therefor. To this
il tn be added the estimated sum Of Sl0O, 900,
bling advances tor the Same purpose in 1865.
which has been already provided for by the
tax Tor that year. These large debts the Gov
ern ,r says will be met with unflinching intes-
ritz. For the year 1865 the total expenditures
OF the State have been S2,S72, OSO.S9, OF which
the sum Of $685.. 1888 represents the entire
cost of its civil administration, including appro-
pri,tions for the enlargement and Improvement
OF our public institutions. The amount OF
sctipt for soldiers bounties. issued under resolve
OF February X, 1865, is 1856 900, which will
b. payable at the Ofhcs ct tho Treasurer OF the
State, February l, 1867. with interest. IL is
recommended that its payment he provided Tor
by the State tax OF the present year. In regard
10 the assumption Of State debts by the general
government. Gov. Cony repeats his consdera-
tons Of last year. and strongly urges that as
sumption, on the ground that the contest which
called them into existence was purely and sim
NV for national existence, and TO preserve in
p rpetuity republican institutions In the United
States. The imitation of the currency and its
INJURIOUS effects upon the business of the coun
try 10 treated in a statesmanliks manner. The
,olicy indicated by the Secretary OF tho Treas
ury he says. deserves the support OF all men
who desire to return Ia q stable basis. The
States can do but little to effect this matter.
In tho matter Of bounties, IL is recommended
that the legislature cause thorough inyesti-
cation to DO made into the financial manage.
inent Of the State, and into all other depart
inents OF the public service. that the people
may learn whether they have been properly
and faithfully served OF not. This is due to
all concerned. The public institutions Of the
State appear to be progressing satisfactory, and
in reference 10 the European and North Amer |
lean Railway, the Governor reviews its history
and progress. and hopes that the local jealous.
les and animosites hanging around II should
bs cast aside in the promotion OF this important
enterprise. The Reciprocity Treaty which is
90 expire on the 18th day Of March next, Is al
luded To with pleasurable feelings. This treaty
has effected the general interests OF Maine, es-
pecially in the products Of the 6cld and forest,
and he is happy to perceive that the PROJECT OF
its renewal receives no favor ut the hands of the
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Upon national affairs the remarks OF the
Governor arc cmncntly wise and statesmanlike.
lie believes that the Government being conquer
or OF armed enemies. has the right and author
ity to demand and exact every condition IRON
lately revoi,cd States necessary to tho nations
s,curity. lie argues that the negro should
have the right Of suffrage. The time for cxcr.
oisins that right may be dePcnden. upon condi'
tons, Us indeed il ought, but the conditions
should apply equally to both black and white,
IIo concludes by thanking tho people for their
expressed confidence in him, and announces his
retirement from tho gubcrnatorial chair alter
the present term.
The Secretary Of War, in compliance with
n resolution OF the House Of Representatives,
has furnished statement OF tho number OF