The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-01-13

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tions have been made for improved
arms to the, amenpt of $44,320. These
arms have. been distributed among the
military companies Of the State, and
will place them. as far as equipment is
concerned, in an excellent condition.
All the State war claims that were
supposed TO be collcctible under the
laws Of Congress were presented to
the United States previous to the year
1874. The total amount OF those
claims was So, ,325, 1873 81, all Of which
were presented i az nvalidg accounts
against the United States. OF this
sum the United States has paid ST.
1855, ,l94 So lea wing balance eutstaud-
ing. November 16. 1915, ofaS275. .964 80
on which there was paid December
81, 1875, the sum OF So 1918 %, on spec
ials settle m ent a warded bvl the Adja-
tant General, February q, 1876, leay-
ing balance yet unpaid of $27O, ,4OS 30
This amount consists Of claims that
are disallowed or suspended tor want
of proper. evidence, which it is impos-
sible for the State TO obtain. 1t is not
probable that any additional number
of these claims can be collected, unless
there is further Legislation by, Con-
ess.insudsiiote a.il shaasiHIeas4
; = We have now entered upon the Cen
tennial year Of our national existence.
The efforts which have been made to
insure A proper celebration Of the inn
portant event at the city Of the Ma
tion's birth have been crowned with
success. The principal nations Of the
world have signified their intention to
participate, through their representa-
tiyes at the national capital, and the
President Of the United States. in his
recent message, has recommended to
congress that it more fully invest it
with national significance. The diff
ferent States of the Union are vieing
with each other in friendly and patri-
otic rivalry, jim the effort to make q
cred1tabie exhibition of their growth
and resources; and Ohio. the third In
population, aud wealth, aud the equal
Of any in its natural resources, should
not lack in appreciation of the inter-
esting event, or lag in its efforts to
make such an exhibition "a will give
it itslproper placein the rank of States.
Our. efficient, Board of Centennial
Managers have. been laboring with
great energy, and are cheered by tile
belief that their efforts have boen
successful in creating an interest
which will insure such representa-
tion as will be I matter of pride to
every citizen of the State. i respect
.fnliy that you grant them
s,nt III 81 II
quire, to complete their arrangements
and secure the success of their iabefs.
In this connection it may be a mat
ter worthy of consideration whether
\ just Appreciation of the benefits Sc
cured to us by the Declafation Of In-
itlepenaeilce, and the innumerabla
blessings which have followed in their
train, will not Justify celebration
under State auspices at the State Cap
itai on the coming Fourth Of July. 1t
seems to me that the memorable epoch
our Centennial Anniversary, is worthy
of State as well as National fecoEnl-
'tioii, especially as the Declaration Of
Independence was O. Declarationrof OF
States. .fsfu. .,..z-s .r
The matter Of professional vsgrancy
is one worthy of your attention.
am we'll aware that, owing to the par
afyzation of business . great many
honest and industrious men are ont Of
employment, aud in their efforts to
lind remunefative labor go from place
to place with honest purpose. But
within q, few, years class of vagrants
have grown up, in our midst, who
seize the duilness of business as q pre-
text to roam over the country with no
purpose except to secure . living by
begging or Illicit means. The evil
should be arrestedat once. The ques-
ton is difficult and delicate one.
Honest search for employment must
act be branded as crime, but vagran-
CIV ls q misdemeanor i'll itself, " hich
the law should suppress. / commend
the matter to your wisdom, believing
you will find its solution. s.-.5.-5...
/ earnestly recommend that you
pursue stsadfastly the path of re-
and that you heed not the
influences which will attempt, to lure
you into extravagant enterprises. Tho
State needs no new buildings or addi-
tionaT lands at this time. Our unfer-
Inmates are ahumanely treated. and,
after the completion OF the. Central
Hospital for the Insane, will be amply
provided for. In this season Of busi-
ness prostration, the people have a
right TO demand that public expenses
he cut down and the taxes reduced te
the last dollar possible to secure q
proper administration of the functions
of the State Government.
.fe / conclude, hoping that your session
may be fraught with great good to the
people Of the State. w. ALLEN.
Governor.
Columbus, January 3, 1876. ''i'.r'