Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-03-13

and measures In a broken and rapidly de-
caying condition among the archives, totally
useless 70 the State. l have taken the re-
sponsibility of having one of the transverse
halls of the capitol inclosed and prepared
for their reception, and have had them re-
moved there. They are now being re-
paired and placed in a serviceable condi-
ton. The salary designed by law for the
Keeper of Weights and Measures, is being
expended to meet these expenditures-that
officer not having been appointed by me,
because he could perform no duty until the
standards were repaired. All of which
hope will meet your appreciation There
is a large amount of property in the base
ment of the capitol, wholly useless and I'M
serviceable to the State, and of little value,
as well as large number Of acts and jour
nails of previous sessions, which recon-
mend shall be sold by the Superintendent
of the Capitol, or otherwise disposed of.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.
By the act of 18th of Decem Der, 1871,
chapter 143, cities of twenty tho usand in
habitants and upwards are auth, 1rized to
issue bonds for municipal purposes.
The authorities of many towns in the
State whose population falls below the
standard, desire the act amended so that
bonds can be issued by them in limited
amount, regardless of the population, pl o.
vided a constitutional vote is taken to an
thorize it. commend the subject to yoRl
consideration.
BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN VIRGINIA AND
TENNESSEE,
| The accompanying resolution of the Leg
! islature of Virginia together with com
municatiOn from His Excelleney, the Gov
! ernor of that commonwealth, are submitted
| fo- your consideration and action.
LOANS.
1t is believed that additional loans to meet
the balance of the debt against the State
prison and to save the warrants of the State,
| hypothetical for its payment, to sustain the
| charitable institutions of the State and to
| defray the current expenses of the govern
ment, will be necessary. Estimates will be
furnished by the proper officers and trans
mitted to You. The appropriation hereto
fore made fer the Hospital for the Insane,
and to the Blind and Deaf and Dumb
Schools, are supposed to be sufficient to
sustain these institutions through the cur
rent year, if the warrants could be promptly
paid at the Treasury.
That, however, cannot b. done, and IN
less provision is made by borrowing money
to pay the warrants as issued, they must be
sold at a sacrifice, and thus create def
cheney in the appropriation.
COMMON SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION.
Through memorials from the State i each
er's Association, and from other sources en-
titled to high consideration, was solicited
to call your attention specifically to the I'M
portance of providing for the creation Ofthe
office of Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton. No desire has been manifested in
communication with the Executive Office
to present the questions of schools and ed
ucation for your consideration, further than
to ask the creation of this Office and provide
for it proper salary.
need not say more than have hereto
fore done upon this subject. Its import
ance cannot be over-estimated, and [ hope
you will not fail to meet the questions at
once in such manner as to meet the just de-
mands of the country. A report will be
submitted to you on this subject.
Since your adjournment, Hon. William
r. Sewer resigned his seat in the Senate.
An election was ordered to fill the vacancy
and his successor has been elected and win
present his credentials. The Hon. J. W.
g. Jones, of the same House, resigned his
seat, but too late to order an election in
time to fill the vacancy before this session.
The Honorable William Moore, of the
House of Representatives, rendered his
resignation and the vacancy has been filled
In conclusion, beg TO suggest that in
such legislation as may require the expend-
iture of money, you keep constantly in view
the fact that the Treasury is exhausted and
the revenues assessed will be insufficient tC
meet the necessary demands Of the govern
ment.
/ herewith transmit my proclamation
converting you in extra session. | trus
your deliberations NAV be harmonious ant
reach speedy and satisfactory results.
JOHN G. Brown,
March u, 1872. Governor.