The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-01-11
omic geology and one on zoology and


omic geology and one on zoology and
botany. ,,sts,ae..sa.l .lsts....., f,ses
It was at first supposed that all the
really important results of of the sur
vey could be embodied in such re-
port, but it has been found impossible
to include within these limits satisfac-
tory reports on all of the eighty-eight
counties of the State. 1t therefore be-
came necessary to prepare third vol
ume on geology, and another on pal
@ontology, or to leave unpublished a
large part of the most valuable mater
ials which had been gathered. The
publication of these volumes will give
a symmetry and completeness to the
report which both the interests of the
people and the credit of the State de.
mand.
1t has also been thought advisable
to add to the general Geological Map
of the State detailed maps of the most
important mining districts, made on
80 large a scale as to permit all mines,
mining properties, furnaces and roll
ing-mills to be clearly represented,
These maps will form six sheets, three
OF which are finished the other three
are now in course of preparation.
In the appropriation asked for and
granted two years since, for the COM
plstion of the report and map, no es-
Inmates were made for this additional
work, and to provide for its accom-
plishment during the coming year
further appropriation of $4,000 will
be required. Should this sum be
granted by the General Assembly
the entire report and all the maps
specified will be finished and ready
for publication before the close OF
1877.
My attention has been called by the
Executive Committee of the State
Board of Agriculture, to the embar.
raised financial condition of the Board
by reason of loss sustained by the
failure OF the ltichland County Bank,
aud by the unfayorable weather dur
ing the wenk of the last State Fair
The Board has been unable to pay the
premiums awarded, and its ability to
do the important work for which it
was established is seriously impaired.
The aid OF the Legislature will be in
voked, and it is hoped that such re-
lief will be afforded as, after lnvesti-
CATION, may be required by the inn
pOrtant interests involved.
l respectfully recommend to your
attention the suggestions of the In
spector of Mines on the subject of es-
tablishing department. in the Agri
cultural College for instruction in
mining engineering. and as to the
required 10 increase the
efficiency of the laws relating to his
office.
In my message to the General As
sembly in the year 1868, spoke of the
prevention of frauds upon the elective
ss the most important sub
ject then requiring the attention Of
the General Assembly. This subject
has lost none of its importance. The
extent of the evil in Ohio has proba-
bly, been somewhat overestimated, bu,
The fact that it exists at all tends to |
weaken public confidence in the, bal
ot-box, aud is serious evil. The
must, in that event, pass
into the hands of inscriptions men.
submit to your judgment the pro-
oriety of such amendments of the ell &C.
ion laws as will provide for the reg
prior to the election, of the
awful voters in each ward or election
precinct Of all the cities of the State.
In order to save unnecessary ex-
pense, and for the greater convenience
of voters. would also recommend the |
propriety of submitting to the people
IN amendment of the State Constitu.
lion providing for holding the State
in the years in which the
presidential election occurs, on the day
Of the Presidential election.
In conclusion, desire to assure you
that in all your endeavors to foster
md protect the interests and rights of
The people of Ohio, you may rely on
my earnest cooperation, and my sin-
;erest wishes will be accomplished if,
under the Divine Provideace, your
legislation shall be directed to that
md. II. 3. HAYES.
Columbus, Jan. 2. 1877.