The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-01-11

unpaid Of S270,4o6 IS. This amount
consists III claims that are disallowed or
suspended for want Of proper evidence
which if is impossible for the State to
obtain. 1t is not probable that any I'D.
ditional number of these claims can be
collected, unless there is further legisla-
ton BY Congress. aa.Es
We have now entered upon the Gen.
tennia year Of our National existence
The efforts which have been made to
insure proper celebration of the i'm
portant event at the city of the Naticn's
birth have been crowned with greatssuc.
cess The principal Nations Gof the
world have signiied their intention to-
participate, through their represents
ptives at the National Capital, and the
President. Of the United States, in his
recent message, has recommended To-
Congress that II more fully invest it
with National significance. The differ.
Eent, States Of the Union are vieing with
each other in friendly and patriotic ri
valry in the effort to makeia Ecreditable
exhibition of their growth and rssour.
ces land Ohio, the third in population
and wealth, and the equal Of iany in it's
natural resources, should not lack in
of the interesting event, or
lag in its efforts TO make such an exhi-
ibition as will give it iis proper 4placeii in
the rank of States. Our efficient Board
Of State Centennial Managers have been
laboring with great energy and Zare
eheered by the belief that their efforts
have been successful in creating an in
terest.wbich will insure such represen
tation as will be matter Of pride to
every citizen eof the State. "a respect
fully recommend that you grant them
sach reasonable aid as they may require
to complete their arrangements and se
cure1the success of theft labors.
' In this connection it may be d matter
worthy of consideration whether ia Just
appreciation of the benefits secured to
us by the Declaration ofIndependence,
and the oinnumerable blessings which
have followed in their train will not
justify acelebration under State auspis
ces at the State Capitol on the coming
Fourth day Of July. 1t seems tou me
that the memorable epoch, our sCentenEl
NAL Anniversary, is worthy of Stateas
well as National recognition; especially
as the Declaration of Independence was
b Declaration of States.
The matter of, professional 'svagrancy
is one worthySof your attention. z / am
we'll aware that, Sowing to the general
paraly yzation OF business, great many,
Honest and Industrious men are outaof
employment, ,dand in their efforts ito end
labor go from 4placei to
place with honest purpose. But swithin
q few years class 0of Migrants have
grown up in our midst, whoi seize the
idullness Of Business as apfetext to
roam over the country witha nos purpo-l
les except tolsecure living bylbegging
or Illicit meahs. The evil should besr-i
rested at oncss The question is aadiai
Icuit and delicate sone. Honest search
for employment must not be branded Has
,crine, but vagrancy is misdemeanor
in itself, which t6elaw should suppress
4 commend the matter to yoprwisdom.i
believing yoawill find It's solution. xlIn'
Iearnestly recommend that you pur-
sue steadfsstlv the path of5retrench.'
fnent, and that you heed notuthe infu
ences which will attempt to hire you
into extravagaht enterprises. The State
needs no new buildings or additional
lands at. this, time. Our unfortunstes
are humaAely treated, and, AFTER the
completion Of the Central Hospital for
the Insane, will be amply provided for,
In this season OF business prostralion,
the people have a right to. demand that
the public expenses be cut down and the
taxes reduced to the last dollar possible
TO- seeure proper administration Of the
functions of the State Government.
- conclude by hoping that your sess.
ion may be frought with great good to
the people Of the State. n,ioi ysl,sssa !
X de "a . W. ALLEN, Governor
Columbus, January 3, 1876. smas