The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-12-07

+ ,rdcnt spirits, and for stamp tax, and an
.nualfzation of the assessments of real
state be made. aud the adoption of the
economical reforms suggested. am conf.
don't that we shall he able to meet the cur
vent expenses Of the Government and pay
inc interest OF our public debt promptly as
y falls due as well as TO afford reasonable
.,,ouut &c AID 10 our school system. The
treasurer reports a balance on hand the LIST
instant 10 the credit Of the Commonwealth
Of l,a2l, 634 Is, and this sum will probably
,o increased to 81 500 600; and if the pas!
nm. taxes from corporations should he paid
IN This VII lie increased 10 81 600 600 on
thr If ct January, 1872. On that dav
ihrrc will probably, AZ before stated,
=. interest due on about $50 DOC, 900 oil
t.a,.,d dch,. requiring 5000, 900 to meet
- After this payment there will still
b, q haiaucc In the treasury Of from
II 100000 10 81, 2e0, 900, with which TO
meet cWrcnt expenses. Is Well us the
l,r,!sry interest on bonds yet to be funded
md The interest due July I, 1872. While !
ay,ayc chat oar affairs can be SO managed
.-in%Nuid The necessity Of any Temporary
Inns, nevertheless l deem tho Auditors
suggestion prudent and wise to authorize
tHs woprr cthccrS 10 make temporary loans,
u aly shouid be required, plcdgtng, If need
.r.;a" bonds held 10y The commissioners OF
t,, sinking Mnd. In the estimates and CAL
,.:.uns have made ] have allowed six
- cent. interest on the whole sum,
...,I,.a- . considerable amount tho ster-
. tuui>) draws but five per cent;
I'D wh!c | have not sought to he
49,. civ correct, It will be found on in.
E,-.-atluH that my estimates and culcula-
.....- Vary but little If at MI from strict ac-
.Ur..v. | am much cratited al being able
sv ~ before Won so favorable an exposition
III financial condition, and with being
..a, 10 congfalulate you upon our I'M
,rrNrd and improving prospects. | think
* worthy OF serious consideration whether
u &, ,uJaGNjsnhlc, sitter the lSt of July next,
discontinue the Office of second auditor
p, consolidating il with that of first audi
i.G. ~ ty.t ilmc all. or nearly all, of the
Iu&lG dcht will have been funded. and the
rarG dat cS nov Geyolyed by law upon
,..,. ,ihcr viii he extremely light, and
ga l,v readily and satisfactorily performed
D. lie i>rt clerk OF the frs. auditor with
10" a!d Of one clerk. \ saving of very
considerable euIn will then be effected and
lac pUhitc service receive no detriment
desire also 10 suggest for your con-
IL, ration the suhiccJ OF an entire change
e eur system for the levy and collecting of
&",. The assessments or valuations OF
rorcity in all cases should be made by the
-'.'t, hut why not make use OF the county
sf,.. municipal authorities for the collection
e IA" taxes: Require The Auditor TO sub
3...' 10 the General Assembly at the begin
r'G,. q each session All estimate Of the
~, ans necessary 10 be raised by taxation
.@i.iC purposes, and when these amounts
.@.i. have been determined by legislative
.,..aH, require the Auditor to apportion
sac >gInC among the several counties and
municipalities OF the State on the basis Of
j!I.. assessed valuations Of each, and trans
~; - tie proper authorities of each county
and municipality, on or before the 1st of
February IL each Year, the several amounts
aui Total Of all the taxes required to be
l'l!,t and collected tbercfrom. Authorize
lie counties and municipalities to levy and
collect along with thei! local levy, and by
thci- local officers. the amount of State
.rN'- Illus required, and hold each respon.
.jr Tor the amount thereof, TO be paid into
The state treasury ut such time or times as
ataT lie required hy law. BY the adoption
&" THIS t!strm you would avoid I'LL del;n.
.Wvut--Would dispense with considerable
IHruIugry End many officers, anu save Il
ICY large item Of expense 10 the State,
ih:s p!u i in operation i'll some OF the
ujA"G states, aud # il can be adopted under
III Constitution should certainly be its
C'ruCs. advocate.
| pom the subject of the assumption and
;ptH.ut ty West Virginia of her lust pro-
i"rtnn o; the public debt contracted prior
- ter organ Zaiiun | respectfully refer
~
Wynl ot The facts a. 10 its then condition,
tr'; my own views and recommendations
- - III" PROPER course TO be pursued.
%iiat his trauSpired since that time has but
'".N"u 10 confirm my Impressions and views
tH"H entertained.
In accordance with my accommodation
SIR General Assembly adopted a joint reso-
i.t!ou entitled Joint resolution rendering
to West Virginia an arbitration for the ap-
iDr,i0nmcut Of the public debt" which
v.ar approved on the l1th Of February,
l>-l.
un the 18Th Of the same mouth 7 trans
-uv.-i i tender Of arbitration, as author
r.,d, With III authenticated copy Of the
.t>oiu'ioR, 10 toe Governor Of West Viz
..a.a. accompanied by rcQueFt that h.
s..sud suhlnlL the same to the Legislature
II Ms tate.
Soinr day- thereafter received from the
Naycruor OK West Virginia a letter dated
y the 18th of February, 1871, enclosing Il
10y: 81 i Joint resolution adopted by the
i'-i-latjlrc Of West Virginia " authorizing
"a. appointment Of commits toner's to treat
Fth Tie state OF Virginia on the subject
a.. 'Nr state debt" Subsequent 10 this
'l'ay | received another communication
l.vIJ he Governor OF West Virginia, dated
Re Ssh OF February. 1871, enclosing Il
~ ut resolution adopted by the Legs
.JHre OF that State entitled ''iont reso-
'.ti"n providing ior the settlement Of the
"":'. between Virginia aud West Nir-
,."!a."
5oIDe time in August last l received Il
Communication signcd by Messrs. j. j.
jackson, j. Vi. Benuctt, and II. w. Camp
l".l, dated the = II OF August, 1871, notify
~ lno Of their appointment as commits
rl0HeE- under the last aforementioned
solution. 70 this letter | replied on the
n Of September following. To this letter
81 mine l received Il reply from Governor
Jacob Of the same date. Copies Of all this
.rie~poudeuce are herewith submitted
g.. yuur consideration. They comprise all
q. jn, official COMMUNICATIONS upon this
,s.uiact Of date since my last annual mes
=, and trust that they viii receive your
"a.,!Ul prru>al.
~" objections 10 commission such ms
go. action Of the Legislature Of West Flr-
,aua a,tnOriZcs are very evident, for 1t
.- :."i empowered TO make a final settle
'u,l,, OF Inc questions at issue. The COM
H'..lru.rS could investigate and discuss,
st determine nothing. unless to disagree
eth ANY commissions We might appoint.
to:t. II The authorities Of West ftrg nia
entertained an earnest desire to make q
-..Gr and final settlement OF this matter,
las cid they not accept our tender OF an
arbitration "a mode OF settlement of such
eatr0vcrsies universally recognized by
lr.tl uaIion aud individual a. right and up
l.aprlate. Suppose M equal number OF
r.,t:i .s!Oncrs appointed by each State,
aa! that they should meet and disagree
upnu any one or all points involved, who Is
l., decide between them: Aud yet beyond
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