The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-17
FLORIDA.

GOVERNOR sTEARNs' MESSAGE TO THE LEaIsLA-
TURE-FINANc1AL CONDITION OF THE STATE
THE WORK OF IMMIGRATION.
TALLAHASSEE, jan. 16, 1875.
Governor Stesrns' Message was read in both
Houses Of the Legislature in Joint session to-day
nc twelve O'Clock NJ, ana was received with gen.
eral satisfaction by all parties. He eulogzes the
late Governor Hart In an appropriate manner and
congratulates the Legislature on the prosperous
and peaceful condition OF the State. He says that
crime has diminished, that equal privileges ana
rights are accorded to all, that slavery and
sion are things Of the past. He thinks that the
returning patriotism throughout the South Is
nowhere so conspicuous as In Florida. He ex-
presses the hope that an able and upright man
may be secured to represent the State in the
United States Senate, but hopes that the home
government win not be neglected by the interest
In this matter. He advises the adoption OF the
proposed amendments to the constitution
as prudent and wise measure and
calculated to reduce the expenses OF the
State government ny $4,000 tie also recon-.
abollshing the otices OF Adjutans General, Com
missioner Ol Lands and immigration and Supern-
and making the duties OF these officers dcvolve
upon the Attorney General Comptroller and Sec
rotary OF state He says the cost OF printing last
year was enormous. lie hopes that legislators
VIII be on their guard against the seductive wies
OF the printer, aud recommends careful revision
OF all laws Oh tins subject, with view OF emnat.
Ing oil unnecessary expenditures on TINS account.
He refers with satisfaction to the work OF imml-
grafton and the large accessons that
ton OF the State. lie thinks tnat II they
increase according 10 the present ratio the dawn
OF the twentieth century WILL witness million
Inhabitants III the State ana 81 900 IN wealth.
lie speaks In very auoaDle terms oil the Efforts OF
the commissioner Of Immigration IN this cOnncc
ton. lie recommends that the terms OF the
Supreme Court be changed. He bewalls the apathy
manifested by the people OF the State toward the
Centennial, and recommends the confirmation OF
the following gentlemen as the Board Of state Com
mlssloners:-D. 5. Walker. 1. w. Osborne George
III referring 10 the financial condition OF the
State he says tnat The DEBT mas been reduced
$2l, 00o and that the total debt OF the state is
$l,599,47S ~. lie refers with satisfaction TO the
TACT that Tor the last TWO years the interest on all
elias 'es OF Indebtedness has been promptly paid.
He recommends that the pay of witnesses and
Jurors be transferred to the counties from the
State. He hopes that the iath OF the STATE VIII
be kept sacred with regard TO the payment OF all
obligations. The cause OF the Cubans comes In
for large share ofsympathy, and nc urges that the
voice oI the representatives OF the state be again
raised 10 persuade Congress to accede them That
recognition they nave sought. He saws the gov.
ernment OF the United States should be RESPONSE
BILE to the depositors OF the Frcedman's Bank and
should assume the liabilities OF the bank and
make good to Its depostors the iull amount OF
deposits, and recommends the Legislature
to memorabilia Congress to DO this as
an act OF justice, and instructs the Sena-
tors and Represen tatlves to urge the measure
He concludes with expressing firm reliance on
the patriotism and loyalty OF the people and their
Jealous care Tor the honor ana integrity OF the
State and determined purpose to raise ner 70
the highest point Of moral ana material develop
ment. Let us be true to ourselves and posserty
he says, and use with wisdom the munlfcenG gifts
bestowed upon us by klnd Providence, and We
IN the prosperity and happiness OF our people and
the greatness and glory OF Florida.