The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-06
THE RUTLAND DAILY GLOBE FRIDAY MORNING.
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Gcntien,n Of The Senate aud House Of Reprcscntd-
tires:
In entering upon the legislative duties and
responsibilities imposed by tho constitution,
1t Is 0t and proper, especially in this centen-
NAL year OF our national existence and nearly
completed century OF the existence OF our
state under constitutional government, that
our hearts should be filled with thankfulnes3
and gratitude to the Author OF all blessings,
not only for the general health, peace and
prosperity which he has graclously youchsafed
during the past Two years, but also for the In
Vulnerable blessings which have attended our
entire existence as state. And especially Is
tude and thankfulness at this time, the mer-
cies and goodness OF that Providence which
led our fathers safely through those peculiar
and trying circumstances which envlfoned
them In the memorable year OF I'LL, and which
scarcely have their parallel in the worlds his.
tory-when, though claimed on the east by
New npshire-claimed and menaced on
the west by New Yorlt-opprossed and varied
against on the north by Great Brtain-un-
recognized and unsupported by the sister
men, stood manfully and Independently for the
right; framed and adopted q constitution
which for the most part remains unchanged,
and under which they and their posterity nave
been protected in the enjoyment OF life, lib
orty and property" and have been led TO that
"lrm adherence to Justice, moderation, tenn
perance, Industry and frugality," which has
made them and us an intelligent, VlrtuOus and
happy people. May the sane Infinite wisdom
guide us In ali legislative deliberations, that
mental structure reared by our fathers, but en-.
Joy and transmit 1t improved, adorned and EN-.
bellished, to those who may come after us.
standing on the dividing line Of the centur-
| les, IL Is the part of wisdom to consider not
| alone the present, Its comforts and privileges,
| but as well the past, that we may learn their
| costs, It's lessons, AID take warning IRON any
| mistakes by the way, and that we may plan
broadly intelligently and Wisely for the future.
Tho biennial reports OF the state officers hav-
ing in charge particular departments OF the
| public service, win fully inform you OF the
| present condition Of the important affairs OF
| the state. The suggestions and recommends
| lions Of these officers who have become ia.
millar with the necessities and workings OF
| tneIr respective departments, deserve. and no
| doubt will receive, your careful consideration.
| FINANCES.
| II a matter for mutual cOngratulation that
| by wise legislation, and careful and honest
| management, the finances of the state are in a
| aCst satisfactory and prosperous condition.
| When we call to Mad that ten years ago, after
| having cheerfuly met the enormous taxation
| n cessary for the support OF the war, the state
| was found TO have funded deot or &l,65,5O0,
| II is not little remarkable, and certainly very
gratifying, TO ind That at the close Of the pres.
| ent financial year the treasurer had In hand
assets, mostly In ready money, to the amount
OF s72,0 H. In excess OF all existing liabilities
| Although portion OF the state debt does not
| fall due for several years, and is really due
| from the state to the state. and n considerable
| needed to deyay the expenses which will &C
| crue before another state tax can be collected
we have the proud satisfaction of having en-
tered upon the second century substantial,
free from debt, and with 10 state financla
burdens for posterlty TO bear,
The treasurers report, to which you are re
ferred, will furnish clear, definite and de
tailed statement OF the financial transaction
OF the state for the past two yeara.
From the report IL appears that during tn
financial year ending August /, 1873 beside
meeting the current eXpsn ses, the funded deb
was diminished $4,000. and there was adde'
to the sinking fund $4,000. At the close 9
thnt l.n in q a an nm tot
was as follows:
LIABILITIES.
Due towns, L. s. safety fund ......... sll,5ta 9
Due on soldiers accounts. 12,1TS :
| Due on outstanding checks........... 1855 {
Due on funded debt:
coupon bonds, lsl6.......slo2 Geo
Coupon bonds, lS1s........ $1,000
| Registered lean, lSIS....u 31,;O0
| --.-sl67 800
Due Agricultural college fund. ...... is5,5OO
ss25,,s4
, Due on tax OF 1874. 5G3 45
Cash in treasury and on de-
p0st in banks. ....32o.sI6 81
Excess OF liabilities. .............s s.64s
During the year ending August /, 1876, IL
treasurer has purchased $1,000 of the bono
due December ], 1916, and $4,000 OF the regl
tered bonds, due December /, 1875
The balance sheet for The present fiscal yea
| represents;
LIABILITIES.
| Due towns, U. s. safety fund....... =. $3.50
| Due ON soldiers ACCOMPLISHMENTS. IL Ar
i Due on outstanding checks. ........... 1,s38
: Due on bonds, December l. 1s,j....... 100000
Due on bonds December !, 1sIs...... rs 800
Due Agricultural college fund. 1856, 800
Due on over due coupons. ............ i.6O5
Y Due Vermont Asylum for the Insane. 2i,333
. Due Perkins institute for the blind. 2l25
. s323.ss9
Due on tax Of 1873. ...".... $500 q
S Cash in treasury and on de-
a posit In bank. .... Ct. 2il 90
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