Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-12-08

l. had no alternative but either to d. low the infection to extend and in- crease until the whole system should syield to the influence, or to proceed at once to use the unusual and the most severe measures, by proclaiming mar tial law in those localities where the strongest opposition to law and order prevailed. By the advice and coop eration of the leading Union men in the State, proceed to take this step, I have done SO calmly and deliberately and shall endeavor to execute it with all the resources at my command and all the energy l possess,
 The civil authorities must and will be maintained and the law enforced, no matter what the cost may be. Every citizen no matter whatever his color or political views, must be protected, and the rights and privileges of citizen- ship guaranteed to him, and treason, sedition, and anarchy must be subducd by the strong hand of military power, if it cannot be otherwise accomplished. The civil law must be restored and supported until it be placed upon q sure and permanent foundation.
 "The flag of our country waves for the protection of all. Every star upon it shines down with vital fire into every spot, however remote or solitary, to consume those who may resist the au- thority of the Government, or who op- press the dcfenceless and innocent" FINANCES.
 The healthful condition of our fnan- ces is subject of great qualification. Warrents upon the Public Treasury command a higher marketable value than any that have heretofore been is- sued by the State, and our resources are so great and our crops during the present year are so unprecedentIy large that with an equitable and mod crate taxation, all the necessities of the Government will be readily provided for without pressing heavily upon any business or profession.
 | One of the strongest bulwarks of any nation is a thorough, well-defined financial policy, founded on justice and equity, making the burden of tax stion rest equally upon all in propor- ton to the property they possess. The Tax law passed during the late session of the General Assembly, in accordance with the wise provisions of the Constitution, will go far toward accomplishing the desired object. There can be no doubt but under the present law, the aggregate value of the taxable property in the State will be largely increased, owing mainly to the following facts. ~
 Ist. An assessment and valuation made by disinterestcd party. 2d. The officials of the different counties, heretofore, have not been in possession of the necessary informa- tion to enable them to assess all the real estate of their respective counties, and thereby one-fourth to one-third of the realty has escaped taxation.
 3d. A large amount of personal prop erty. stock, bonds, libraries, &c., have been practically exempted.
 The advantages of the increased val nation will be apparent to every one. The taxes of the great mass of tax-pay- CTS will be reduced very nearly in the same ratio as the valuation ia increas- ed; and, although would not feel justified in recommending any change for the current year, considering the unsettled condition of the country, l am fully satisfied that you will he able to make large reductions from the present ratio hereafter.
 The time fixed by law for the collec- ton of the taxes is evidently too late in the year, and l. would respectfully recommend that the law be SO amend ed that all collections shall be made prior to the first day of April, annual ly; and, for the purpose of securing uniform assessment of real property throughout the State, according to it's true value, would further recommend the establishment of State Board of Equalization.
 It is of vital importance that econo- my be used in all the departments of the Government in every practicable manner, but not that foolish restriction policy that would prevent our growth and development and would dwarf and cripple us in all progress, on the pre- text of economy and retrenchment. To secure thorough system of re- trenchment and dininution of the expenses of the State, with propor- tionate decrease in the taxes, it is only required that the people shall fully and entirely do their part, yielding n prompt obedience to the laws, by aid- ing to bring to punishment all outlaws and villians, and by inaugurating order and law, and security. Such course would secure to us great reduction in our expenditure. and would, moreover, by increasing the value of property, our ability to pay, and thereby tighten our burdens still more.
 srArH DEBT.
 herewith refer the Report of Hon. James R. Berry, State Auditor, giving the amount of Public Debt, on account of the State and Real Estate Bank, State Of Arkansas; N Amount of Bonds issued by the
 State to the Real Estste Bank Of
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