New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-05

Isz0 after deductug the unapplied
balances OF the 9lH'ne fuaur $3.50 1876 30
On D the 59o G % s7 7O50574 20
Showing net contribution to Sinking goo a., 90
The ' aetG 1 reduction Of the debt during
the same period by cancellation oelns'. F7000 W
TAXATION.
For the current fiscal year the tax levy Is AT INC
rate of go mills which is expected to produce the
sum Of SO o32. 54o 80, while that of the previous
vsor being at the rate Of 2563lOOO mills, produced
NJ 600 41G 81 The increase in tho tax levy for the
current year became necessary so meet the appro.
nriotion Of 81 800. 900 for the New Capitol.
The laws for the assessment of property as basis
for taxation have long been cause OF dissatlslac-
ton TO the people In my inst annual message the ne
cossty of a revision OF these laws was presented, and
the last Legislature devoted much attention to the
subject; but unfortunately. adequate measure OF
relief was perfected.
single fact will demonstrate the importance of
this subject In 1869 real estate contributed - per
cent If the publio revenue, and personal property
paid 20 per cent; while IN 1879 the real estate was
made 20 pay $3.50 per cent, and personal property
only 1870 por cent of the whole tax. II would be
difficult to show that the value Of personal property
has not increased to larger extent in the past ten
years than real estate Indeed, it is claimed by per
sonal property at the present time is quite equal
a fair valuation of the real estate
Taxes should be fairly and imparially assessed,
in order That tho expenses Of government b. equt-
ably arportoncd among all citizens 1t is notori-
GUS fact that the present laws are 50 defective in
their operations that portion OF the tax layers
permitted to escape thsir just proportion Of the
public charges while Oncrous and Unfair burdens
are laid upon others.
The subject Is one which directly affects the inter
ests OF all classes and deserve, promp, conSidera-
ton ii is hoped that you will brStow upon It such
attention ~ its Importance dcma .ds. and that you
may succeed in removing all causr of complaint
Several measures were enacted hv the last LcSS-
laturo dee gued To tc s"drrrs of revenue by
lcyyIug specific taxes upon c0rruIGtpnS. iht5c
laws have not yet into iul eiic &, bat they have
already BEGUN 70 make their contributions to the
State Treasury. The RECEIPT rom these sources up
70 tho close Of the las fiscal year, September 80.
amounted TO Sli1f27 Oh. The Controller ca".
mates That when IA entire operation a io'e""e ~
~. 900, 900 per annulu nay be expect. J.
,olue amendment, are required 20 "'ri"ct '.e-'
laws and secure their c0mpir.r eniotc'm"nt 'e
Controller viii pi-pt ia ul. aAnud report lhc d.
,a,is % such clang', as the experience 50 the
finance Department. renders de,rdoir.
CANALS.
The canals nave hatol q. general pro, pcrty, and
CARED ar-cly increased tonnage; g''aicr tnAn
in auy prvoa, year. save only 1871 and lN52.
The revenue, Of tac canals for Tie yc1r c.l'ng
september -. 1850. WIRE as follow;
Tol...... ....., 2-
i;,ni ~ s''.p u b" II 1i ~
Total ,yu'i,s,. r.. or,.l'ir t,rlir-. -.i..r-
Iattu icIcc and co. tCttu ui tplia....- e'3Nl' sd
Surplus revenues Of the canal ior t,- a..
..tr .i.f..t -. tf4uu d IL q
\ coupari IN with tine pIe'ioa, year shows .he
following results:
A gain "a revenue ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. r-t-2}
lClctse ~ cAp-n 'ca....-...-- i''.- 81 ~
Gam ia net @1II.Gio 80
The amount nee, ,sii, 90 meet ire constitutional
requirements III regard To th"c"Aa geo, Tor the year
J.. rs follows:
For interest on caua dct............... $1- 90, 90
o: tAc a4u..i- Ipnp w
rnf l.......... ....... sl-- Hr2 90
su plus REVENUES Iral ..--.-.-.-...-.- 81 ll5 -
Deficiency for wear sept 2ol-so. e5-7 - =
| AGd for interest 600 thr-- Ocdr,.irI. uutl
the saint can b" realized FIONA t'A s..-... '6 = %
Toal amount to De supplied by 'a,.... 711s 81 30
The canals were sudlcn.v closed b. ico ~ Noy,m-
bcr and more than one thOu,.ua ais Wrr- arrr-tcd
in their pass e.. OF these 40 were loaded with
gram for tIde water, containing, DAn1tc!t SIX
~ lions ol busurl-.
thc near complexion Of the enlargement Of O.,
Canadian tenders TIE iEiuff o iIr ilt-
q subject Of much concern, ANA wen W"lt| 90 h"ui
intelligent consideration. J. t"e culrtiIl-. ( orr
ucgibors IA Improved Ufvi@1i4uu Is liable 10 place
liz ri "A dSad lantarc in COMPLETING for li' Carrying
trade O tnu west, % D. 30 A tim" that arcmcuy
be sought to avert poa,.Jlr ui ..oruu".
The State Eagnecr cnt~rtains tine OPINION that tie
capacity Of ia" kue canal eau rc argcly INCREASED
~ comparatively small cost u, TaIsih1 the banks
TINS providing for an additional ior. NJ water. tir
VIII pTescnt he question IL detail ~ las annual lr-
port. TO which your careful attention Is respectfully
directed.
The condition Of tine abandoned canals has become
detrimental 10 tine health a. tine people residing
near them, and IS the cause Of ,cIIous complaint.
Numerous cases 81 malarai fever hayo occurred,
many OF winch proved fatal. sumo lrglSi1tluu %
necessary to a'.thoilz- an abatement of the cSil.
PUBLIC EDUCATION.
The interests Of public education made cradf,i ing
pr, gress during the past wear. The attendance al
school was largely increased more teachers were
employed, and tho character OF instruction was
especially improved and all at relatively less eX-
pense than for the Previous year. These hopeful
indications for the growth OF intelligence and the
welfare Of society. he maintenance 81 "a we'll
ordered System of education. free 20 all who desire
to enjoy its advantages must c,i-aInly provo Of
calcnlabie benefit 10 The future Interests OF tie
State.
Tho liberal education Of the children who are to
be the men and women OI the next generation wIli
moro than all else, insure the iuiuic greatness aud
continued prc-emIncncc Of tho Empire state. Pubic
education Is also "a measure Of pubilc economy for
as intelligence ~ tho best antid0to for wee and
crIne, the expenditures for education viii lessen
the demands for charity and correction.
The last Legislature enacted law making women
eligible to vote 1t school meetings and to serve az
school officers. In many localities women have
already participated III school meetings, and IN
numerous Instances they hayo been elected trustees
/ he measure has greatly increased the interest III
school management, and must inure largely to tho
welfare of the schools Some confusion exists IN
regard to the qualification OF voters at school meet
mRs, growing out Of conflicting laws. TINS should
10 remedied by the enactment OF comprehensive
defining the rights Of all participants IN school
matters.
The following statement, furnished by tho Super
intendrnt Of Pubic Instr ctOn, contains iuterest-
lug statistical Information in regard to the public
schools:
COMMON SCHOOL STATInTICs.