Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-09
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.


REPRESENTATIVES
By orr State constitution, the legisla
tive power is vested in "A House ct
Representatives and a Senate, each to
have negative on the other, and both to
O., STYLED the Legislature OF Maine. D."
The constitution also makes 1t the duty
@, the Executive to give the Legislature
information of the condition OF the State
and recommend to their consideration
smell measures as he may Judge eXpedi-
cuf We have been called by the voice
O. tho people TO the discharge OF the dn
lies incumbent on these two departments
ii oar State government.
Earnestly desiring to discharge faith
fully and well all the duties aud obliga'
ti0as leyolving upon rs, and lnVoNlng
the wisdom and guidance OF the Supreme
Law Giycr. let rs address ourselves 10
the work before us.
NATIONAL CONDITION.
Ne have occasion Tor mutual congraIu-
la.iou in the general prosperity OF the
country, and the peace and iriendsh'p
tia, Chl0ctcTizc our relations with all
other nations. The questions that threat
cve.l the peace ct this country and Great
Br..ail one year ago are being settled IN
"a manner entirely honorable, andwe trust
Srr.fcili 90 both nations These two
u3,io97litfcs have found "a more excel
I.r.t .v7v" for the settlement of national
differences, and one more in accordance
with the spirit OF our advancing civiliza-
lion than through the bloody ordeal of
war This is one of the greatest tri-
umuh- ct modern progress. Ii establish
as fundamental principles for the settle
mla, ot disputed questions between ma
tiaas. consistent with the progressive IN
telI-eacc Of The age, and cannot fail To
eNer. a powerful influence toward main
tanning ,uc peace of al civilized nations.
The long continued but questionable
O.. .lad- hy which subordinate officers OF
t5e Government have been appointed are
giving place 90 a system better calculated
io aclre honesty and efficiency 20 the
civ.. service.
Whio taxes are being reduced, the
public debt Is rapidly diminishing. Our
ua.ioua, taxes are now chiefly levied on
Spirits. tobacco. railroads and banks; and
soon ffe tariff will only be collected on
sl.i ,uNuIies rs the masses ol the peo
pie, easily forego, and on such articles
IN .ae industries OF our own people and
the protection ol our own laborerS re-
guic Us 90 produce or manufacture at
home
FINANCIAL.
t.e .eu5gt ot tie state Treasurer make i1v-
o.elle exhibit %, our dDauccs
Ihe receipt, ca the past wear h2'e ....,
D. .s5aH-emeuts 2ll5.Sll q
Itt pu..., deb. Jan. i. ISL, wa, >,o6,,vOOo
pa. during Che year NO''V'"
pehtI. uuarvl l,-s %, 500 %
SINKING 'ruJ iu The Treasury 1880"
U.t. f,.,r,t.r- sinking fund 6.t29,e5 800
t.a. .u Treasury in excess of im-
mediate liabilities I'''--'VV
T.... '.Il-t.u. cash .u Treasury fet3loot
Trust i.rj- lclI 10y The state. CV-
elusive o, taking iuud >''''~!'
The Treasurer suggests that in conse-
queu.c al The large reduction OF the
deb, during The year 1871, thereby re-
UevmE the State from the payment OF
S.U.Jl0.OO interest annually, the Stale
TAX .or 'ae YEAR 1872 can be reduced 10
Goa. and ,hrec-lourthS mills per dollar OF
,Lc State valuation.
The Governor and Council have en-
duavorci 20 exercise in such expenditures
a- asye come under their jurisdiction,
tac ~Gic,c>t economy consistent with the
public interest and Justice TO the parties
having claims against the State,
I.. whole amount 90 appropriations
s the Lass Lesi-la,uie wa 800. $50
t~-.at . v'uau,- drawn lt05,hi- =
D. -..-. remaining ia ,lc Treasury SsoGl -
The Treasurer hiss not been obliged 10
avail. himself of the authority granted 10y
Tie les; Legislature - borrow money for
temporary purposes.
cannot uge too strongly the closest
-.--'1y and the most rigid economy in
81. youra appropriations. The payment OF
O.. interest on our State debt. and the
p..o.. ual SIS 81 becomes due, must be pro-
ST. ,e.i .ev. Ouy expenditures Tor educ2-
toya, purposes for the insane. deaf.
dumb, blind. for the care and reformation
90 iIyJu.Ic offenders, for our destitute
soldiers auj The widows and orphans OF
~cch a- died iH the service. COunot be dis
veasej With Upon his class OF cN-
NeuU-Ure> Wc have only 10 see that no
portion mi-lppHej. and that all : used
o. Che best possible advantage Beyond
tl.-uW expenditures should be confined
10 tac closes, limits consistent with the dis
change nt ou. just obligations and wise
auG economical care for our important in
forrest
WAR CLAIM.
Through ,hc efficient aid of the Al.
iuua. General, and my personal a,tea.
zion SO the Treasury Department, S3,9SS,-
...ot oG, way claims have been collected
ana paid into the State treasury. This is
believed Oh be al. that can be allowed Of
this claim until Congress shall Iegisiate
further on the subject.
MILITARY.
Tie report OF the Adiutaui General
viii furnish q statement OF The condition
yl aUg military organizations and the eX.
pgad.,ura for military purposes, during
the veal
The lsga., % the Inspector General,
WHO .a~ C.rylu..y Inspected nine Of the
t.u companies, represents them u be in
- condition, eviuciug a thogoughue>S
o., --...EIiia3 and accuracy OF drill
h.gay gedi,ah.e 90 themselves and the
-E.tu
Our State troops are composed Of men
% u.'ei-y @. whom have seen active SER
sire .H ,ac field, with officers distinguish.
eI .oI ga.auiry, high soldierly stain
u-a,-, aud, many IT them, tor high rank
iu ..- lace Ear. Their s)ldierly bearing
arl remarkable accuracy of movement
ana dIl.l ON the occasion of the opening
oi tae European x North American Rail-
way, and the visit OF the President TO the
State. elected the warmest commenda.
ton from high military officers from
abroad, 0ad expressions OF Just pride
from the citizens Of the State.
STATE PENSIONS.
The sun Of $50 S4l.ZS has been allow
cd Tor Pensions. This has been diS,ribut-