New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-05
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STATE OF NEW YORK EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.
ALBANY. Jan. H. ISL,
TO the legislature: AS the representatives OF the
people, intristed with the import ant duty of max
ing laws for their government. you arc cordially
welcomed to the halls Of legislation. The crcum-
stances under which you NEE. are extremely au-
spiclous. The exceptional prosperity which under
the favor of Divine Providence has attended our
people during the past year. q cause Of especial
Generalization. Never, perhaps, in tue history OF
the State has a single year been fruitful in bene-
Gcent results. Almost every material intcres, has
prospcred in a remarkable degree, Agriculture,
commerce and the manufacturer have alike enjOyc Il
the advantages of renewed activity. Labor has
been in ready demand, and has received increased
reward while comfort and contentment have found
abode in many hitherto cherries homes
The Influences which have thus contributed 20 the
individual well-beng of our citizens have also been
conducive to q favorable condition OF public Affairs.
The peace and good order Of the State have been
preserved without interruption while we have
passed through political contest of moro than
usual interest and excitement
In entering upon the duties and responsibilities Of
a new year, it is proper that we should reyerently
acknowledge or obligations to the Supreme Being
for the manifold blessings so generously bestowed
upon US in the past, and humbly invoke Ilis con-
tinued protection and guidance.
FINANCES.
1t is gratifying 10 be enabled to inform yOu that
the financial condition of the State is emInenly sat
isfactory. The revenues have been sufficient 20
meet all current liabilities besides contributing
5000 900 to the Sinking Fund and leaving the sur
plus on hand $3.50. 900 larger than at the close Of
the previous fiscal year. The following statement
exhibits the transactions Of the financial department
for the past fiscal year. and the general condition Of
the State Treasury on the 30th of September, 1880
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
Aggregate balances in the Treasury OF all
the FUNDS October /, 1879 $451S,3J6 Al
Aggregate receipts during thc fiscal year ~. ,o
ending September 80, lS9O............ 11e3357O 90
sIG,353,927 "a
Deduct payments during the yeaT...... 1200J,7ll 90
Balance In the Treasury September 80,
T6e Snoani OF rcccipt: into the Treasury
account Of the general fund rev
enue. during the year ending September - o-o roo 40
80. f1'oS9C'2,uO -
Inc payments O'N''io %
Apparent deficiency September 80, 1880 $430,S52 II
SUPPLEMENTARY STATEMENT
Ralanee due from County Treasurers,
September 80 1850, on state tax OF 800 49,. 80
ADD amount paid on acCount Of 1880 a6.
preparations. included IN tax levy, pay.
able into the State Treasury IN April
and May. 1891. OF which 100000 are 49,.
for New Capitol. .......-'...'.'.... l'oo9'Ooo %
1921 .672 ~
Deduct apparent deficiency
Of the revenue, September
80, 1880, as shown IN pre-
oeding statement ..... S43Os52 IL
Carried forward ....... S43o,s59 II Sl,291,G72 81
Aso balances OF 1879 appr1-
priatOns unpaid and In
force September 80 1880. POS. O59 30
63s.912 20
Actual surplus September 80, 1880. S652,759 81
DEBT.
On the 30th September. 1879, the total
funded debt so, ] 22, 054 81. classi-
fed US follows: General Funu trepre-
senting Indian annuities) ........... 1922 694 81
Canal. 6,9SS, 800 90
bounty OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1l,00O 90
S9.122, o54 81
On the 3Oth September. 1890. the total
funded debt was So, 1l4.0t4 81. CLASH
fed az follows; General Fund (repFe-
sentlng Indian annuitesl .-..-......., 122.G94 81
Canal Observation-Disclosures. S,08S,360 90
Bounty NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5000 90
$9,i14,054 81
The General Fund State debt ia all paid, and the
item of 1922 694 ST. included above. represents the
amount required to yield at the rate Of per cent
the sum necessary to pay the Indian annnities The
balance of So. 900. Bounty Debt, for which funds
are provided had not been presented for redemption
at the close OF tho fiscal year. A balance OF
On y l.. Q,obf Euu Laos