The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1881-01-18

rs none of criminals capture The nyxuer uerr
having fled and the law relatinp thereto duly cemr
with acquisitions for the exrnon Of ves fom
justice in other States have been made and ten were ouqht
hack and either tried committed aon
courts In every instance pleased say the Exscutsea
OF other States have complied promptly with the request
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION g aAsss= fTaf7 fn
In accordance with the of the joint resolution 81
Legislature approved March 4th 1879 question Of Con
ttutiona Convention submitted to the people gem
era election held the I'd day of November last at which
time there cast according the official canvass OF the
State Canvassng Board l4l3 for convention and
2S2sl votes against convention would suggest that such
legislative taken as will be necessary to take the
ntiatory steps towards Kidding Constitution OF such a
lures Objectionable. 'aa 11' fs7s'f1 -ss
ras..,a~ E59It9-ttas
No of laws combination of statutes ON this subject
under existing circumstances be produced which would
operate well give perfect satisfaction to all
From many sections cries irregularities and fraud
and without stopping discuss the justice injustice of these
will say that every should thrown around him all
the protection possible his perfect independence
preparing and casting his ballot and that should
e to eectualy check every species Of fraud elections
LAWS
Notwithstanding the many changes made in the road
Of this State there still exist good grounds dissatisfaction
and complaint to the condition of the roads in of the
counties In the laws they noper-
ave in far correcting condition of the roads is
crned for in many instances they continue However
feel confident that the Legislature will fully realize the
Portance of this subject which forms part of the
advancement of the State essentially
To the convenience and advantage of all its citizens
CAPITOL GROUNDS.
The appropriation repairs and Improvement of the
Capitol and grounds has been entirely exhausted and there
small deficiency asked outstanding bills incur
red in necessary Improvements and repairs 1t is gratifying
to me, and am will be pleasing to all, the
decided improvement that has Adutant-
General in the udcous expenditure Of part the appropr
alton for the and substantial fence enclosing Capitol
grounds.
MANUFACTURING INTERESTS
close without calling especial attention the
manufacturing interest and industries of State While
Florida keeping pace with many respects
casual glance will show that she ag in this Something
should be done encourage and build midst such
manufacturing establishments industrial interests
put the ranks with Southern
and that will for people capital
and skill desirable for the rapid growth and development of
Florida And think constitutional amendment should
he made will exempt any such interest establish
from TAXATION for the first five years after its
commencement of operations
CONCLUSION.
In closing with Executive Department
the State desire express the people of the State,
thanks for the honor they conferred in electng
the office l am about deliver my honorable
ssor and thank them for the confidence and support
have received while ischargng the duties of Gov
1t affords pleasure be able to say that the
departments have been faithfully and economically adj
mnsered and has my constant
desire throw the weight of Executive influence the side
of economy The reins of assumed when
the State, with deprecated credit, groaned under heavy
debt and in restoring her. her condition. many
obstacles and difficulties had to be met and mastered.
retire from the Executive Chair with the consciousness of
having honestly prove admins
tered upon my Inauguration.
In the many arduous duties have had to perform, the Off
Cabinet have always yielded their teaas support
and counsel The harmony of intercourse has been
broken and for this they will he remembered by with
the most pleasant recocctions.
Very respectfully,
GEO F. DREW.
ask for this careful and respectful consid
eraton upon Of vital moment to the inter
of the State.
invite careful examination of the lucid and full
reports the several departments herewith transmitted
existing system of biennial legislative sessions
largely responsibility deoved upon you and
meetings deeply than before the prosperity of
beloved State In this of progress OF mac
upon the vital subjects of grafton inter
improvements and education well involve loss that
recalled If necessary shall take occasion at
later day to call other matters to your attention.
With the gentlemen, Of my hearty cooperation
with you in all appertaing to the welfare of the
State and wishing you agreeable harmonious and useful
session, am very respectfully
w. D. BLOXHAM, Governor.