Rensselaer Union, Volume 7, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1875 — Page 2

RENSSELAER UNION. , , „ JAMS A HRAUET, Ttjpttotor*. RENSSELAER, J - INDIANA.

THE NEWS.

The Frctich Ministry Tender Their Resignations. Actton of Germany 01 Specie Resumption in the United States. Tike KeMCe Finiace Bill Paused tojr the House. ■A Full iury Secured in the TiltonBeeeher Suit at Madison of the Wisconsin State Grange. flrgaiization of the Louisiana Legislature ---Tumultuous Proceedings. -tisr. Sheridan Assumes Command of the Department or the Goff. Other Interesting News Items. FOREIGN. A Madrid telegram of the 4th says a-docree nas been issued suspending the jury system. The marriage of King Alphonso Awitli the daughter of the Duke de Montpoasier is favored by the Regency. Madriddispatches of the sth say the Bank of Spain had advanced the Government treasury 40,000,000 reals. All the great powers had authorised 'their representatives to enter into semi-official relations with the new Government. An explosion of fire-damp in a coal mine at Rotherham, England, on the morning of the sth killed eighty persons. In consequence of a defeat upon-a favorite measure the French Ministry tendered their resignations to President MacMahon on the 6th. The President refused to accept the tender until he could form a new Cabinet out of the majority in the Assembly. A special from Berlin of the Sth says the German Bank Commission has passed a resolution that the Imperial Bank buy gold in lots at 1,393 marks 50 pfennigs par pound, in order to compete successfully with the American Government and attract gold to Germany. This action Is taken in view of the contemplated resumption of specie payments by the United States. King Alphonso arrived at the pert of Bdrcalona, in the Province of Catalonia, Spain, from Paris on the 9th, and left on the 10th for Valencia and Madrid. Queen Isabella, who has been residing in Paris, has received an invitation to take up her residence in Catalonia, Spain. DOMESTIC. The Wisconsin State Grange met at Madison on the sth, John Cochrane, Master, presiding. There were about 150 delegates present. The Master's address was well received. He commended, in warmrienns, the efforts making to improve the navigation of the Mississippi, Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, as tending toward cheaper transportation. The position taken by the Order in regard to railroad transportation he thought should be maintained. He urged the sending of help to the brethren in Kansas and Nebraska, and the formation of a permanent fund for the purpose of engaging in the manufacture of agricultural implements. Much excitement was manifested in New • Orleans on the sth over the dispatch of Gen. Sheridan to Secretary Belknap, representing < the State of Louisiana to be in a state of, or bordering on, anarchy. At meetingr of the Cotton Exchange, the Merchants’ Exchange and other gatherings resolutions were adopted denouncing the statements of Gen. Sheridan as false in point of fact and calculated to convey a wrong impression to the people in other sections. John McEnery sent a protest to President Grant against the acts of the United States forces in the StateHouse on the sth. Some talk was had of a compromise of some sort In regard tc the Legislature. Gen. Sheridan had sent another Aelegram to the Secretary of War, in which he expressed the opinion that ‘ the ■terrorism now existing in Louisiana, Miseisippi and] Arkansas could be entirely reend confidence and fair-dealing established by the arrest and trial of the ringleaders of’ the armed White Leagues."’ He suggest* that if Congress would pass a bill declaring them banditti they could be tried by a military commission. Amone the witnesses before the Congressional Investigation Committee on the sth were ex-Gov. Hahn and Gov. Kellogg. In the course of his statement the latter said he did not think the State •Government could support itself without the (United States forces, he . claiming that the great bulk of das supporters are in the country, while a laege element opposed to his administration recide in the city. Secretary Beß. nap sent a telegram to Gen. fiberidan on thetfth that “ the President and all.Of us have full confidence in and approve your course.” A Washington dispatch of the same date says there was no probability that the .President would issue such a proclamation as Gen. Sheridan had suggested in his telegram of the sth. A card was published at Little Rock, Ark., oc the 7th, signed by Bishop Fitzgerald, Presiding -Eider Winfield, and four other clergymen, protesting againsbGen. Sheridan’s statement that terrorism existed in that State, alaiming that no such terrorism had existence there, and that there was no repression •f public opinion or private action except that imposed by an ordinary code Of laws. Representative Seliumaker made a statement on the 9th, before the Pacific Mail Investigating Couunktec, of the disposition of the $275,900 check. He says he had the check broke* up is to smaller amounts at the request of Mr. Irwin, and distributed all ’but $16,000 of it to other parties, on I the assurance of Mr. Btoc]?«celi that It was nut. intended for any improper pv pose. He gave the greater part

of the amount to a railroad attorney, Lyman Klinore, and to Gen. Morgan L. Smith, lately jlccoascd. _Mr. Stliumakcr had iqfor> (nation to which he. could *Wear positively that,’ any portion of the $375,000. went or Was directed to go to any number or officer of the Forty-re coil d Congress and had no information that any clerk or other employe of the House received money. Representative Randall stated before the committee that Representative Storm, of Pennsylvania, was offered SI,OOO to vote in favor of the subsidy, which he refused. PERSONAE. A full jury was secured on (he 7th in the Tilton. Beecher ease before the Brooklyn City Court, Judge Noilson presiding. According to the Master's report to the Wisconsin State Grange there are nov, 508 Granges in the SJ,alc, as against 304 last year. Dr. lieightou Coleman, of Toledo. Ohio, lias been elected Jlishop of the newlytormed Episeepal Diocese in Wisconsin. Rumors were in circulation in Washington on the 10th of dissensions in the Cabinet on accty.int of. the policy of the Administration* in regard to the Louisiana troubles, and there were said to be indications Unit at least three Cabinet officers were not thoroughly in accord with the President on the question «rd bed intimated,to him that they would resign. POLITICAL. ir Under date of the 4th at 9 p. m. Ue.ii. Sheridan issued an order at New Orleans stating that, under instructions from the President, he assumed control of the Department of the Gulf, consisting of the States of Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi, and the Gulf posts as far eastward ana embracing Fort Jefferson and Key - West, Fla., excluding the posts in Mobile Bay, which would hereafter constitute one of the departments of the Miltary Division of the Missouri. The General also sent a dispatch to Secretary Belknap at Washington, announcing “the existence in this State of a spirit of defiance to all lawful authority, and an uncertainty of life which is hardly realized by the General Government or the country at large. The lives of citizens have become so jeopardized that, unless something is done to give protection to the people, all security usually afforded by law will be overridden. Defiance to the laws and the murder of individuals seem to be looked upon by the community here from a standpoint which gives impunity to all who choose to indulge in either, and the civil government appears powerless to punish or even arrest.” At the Cabinet meeting on the sth the condition of affairs in Louisiana was discussed. A protest against the action of the United States troops, received by the President from Mr. Wlltz, was read at the meeting. The Associated Press dispatch says ‘‘the Administration is well satisfied that Gen. Sheridan is in every way competent to •arry out the ideas es the General Government respecting whatever participation it may be thought necessary to take regarding afiairs in Louisiana. These, as now understood, constitute-, an indorsement of the report of the Returning Board and the maintaining of the authority of the Legislature reported elected by that Board.” The New Hampshire Democratic Btate Convention met at Concord on the sth, and nominated IRram R- Roberts, of Rollinsford, for Governor. The New York Assembly organized on the sth by the selection of Jeremiah McGuire, for Speaker and Hiram Calkins for Clerk—both Tammany Hall nominees. Gov. Tilden’s message was read. Balance in the State Treasury, nearly $7,000,000; funded State debt, $36,000,000; reductiou of debt last year, $6,000,000. The Minnesota Legislature organized on the sth. Charles W. Johnson was chosen Chief Cledv of the Senate and W. R. Kiuyon Speaker of the House. Gen. Sheridan sent a dispatch to Secretary Belknap on the 6th to the effect that the city of New Orleans was very quiet. Idle threats had been made to assassinate him (Sheridan) but he was not afraid and would not be stopped from enforcing the Government orders. The Chairman of the Committee of Seventy had issued a card calling on his fel-low-citiaens to avoid by all means the troops sent into their midst, as their deliverance from political bondage depended on their prudence aud forbearance, and a contiictovith the soldiers or authorities would Bring ruin to their hopes and the riveting of their chains. Gov. Gaston, of Massachusetts, was inaugurated on the 7th. The Indiana Legislature organized on the 7th. John Overmeyer (Republican) wis elected Clerk of the Senate. David Turpie (Democrat) was chosen Speaker of the House. The Michigau Legislature organized on the 6th. John P. Hoyt is the Speaker of the House. Gov, Allen on the 7th sent a special message to the Ohio Legislature pro testing against the action of the troops in connection with the organization of the Louisiana Legislature. The Nebraska Legislature assembled on the 7th. N. K. Griggs was elected Speaker of the Senate and E. Towle Speaker of the House. B. G. Boone has been chostn Speaker of the Missouri House of Repre•sentatives. A New Orleans dispatch oT the Ttli says •both houses of the State Legislature were in session proceeding with business. The. Conservatives remained together in caucus, E. M. Haines, Independent, of Lake County, was, on the 7th, elected Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives by the combined Democratic and Independent vote. The ballot stood eighty-one for Haines to sixty-eight for Cullom (Republican). A Washington dispatch of the Stli says that,at the Cabinet meeting on that day all the several official dispatches and other* ; containing instructions to Gen. Sheridan j for his guidance in New Orleans were read, ! and, in addition thereto, the press I reports of the day were the subject of attention. The official dispatches from Gen. Sheridan were also reviewed. The Administration was awaiting official information prior to the time at w hich Gen. Sheridan took command of the department before deciding definitely upon a report to Congress. T The following are the yeas and nays on the final passage in the House of the Senate Finance bill: Tent— Albert Avert!!. Barber. Barrere. Barry. BaSs. Begole, ftqrrv. Bradley, Burchard. Burleigh. Burrows, Bailer (Teao Cain. Carpenter. Casson. Cessna, Chittenden. Clayton, Clements, Cobh (Kan.s. C-orwin. Cotton. Crooke. Crocnse. Curtis, Dan ford, Dobbins. DoLnan, Dnell. Tames. , Parwell. - Freeman, Frye. Garfield, Gunckel. Hale (Me,). Harper. Harrison. HathWn. Hawley (III,). Hate. Bazeiton (Wis.u Hazel UM (N. J.).llendee. Hodge*. Hooper, Haskin«, Hoaghton. Howe. Banter. Hines. Kas- \ sen, JteUogg. Kellt»f*r. Lamport. Lansing. !

Lawrence Louehridg6, Lowe, Lowndes. Lynch, Martin. Maynard. McCrary, MoDlll i Wis ). McDiil (lowai Melton calk McKee, M* Nultif. Mercia*. -Mou**.—Mvofe,- -rjSegtev. (FNcill. <*rr. Orth. P.e iJMM. irick-f, r*ce, ' Piir-nfist ■ Pci hatv. IV vi diet on. l'ike. I’latt (S. Y.\ Po’and, Pratt, Furman, Kay. Richmond. Robert-. K. H . Robinson (Ohio). Rank. Buwj*r. ■Saylsrtlnd.b Seoficiri, Reuddor (N- J.j, Belter, Session*. Shank*. Sheet*. Slue-maker. Small, Smart, Smith iPn.K Smith iN. Y.V smith (Va.>, ’ Smith i,0,). Sprs.-uc, Stauard, starkweather. St.. John. Sin.wbridge, Taylor. Thoma* (N. C-), Thomas ( VThompson. Thornburg. Todd. Tremain.Tvner. Waldron. Wallace. Ward.(lll.), Ward (N. j;). Wise tier. White. Whiteiey. Wilbur. Will*rd (jBWtA. '.Villiam* )Mass.). William* and.),, William* >.Mich.). Wilson (Iowa). Wilson (Ind.)— 136.* .V«l-'*-AAam*. Archer. Arthur, Ashe, Atkins. Bantiritr. Beck. Bell: Perrv. Blotmt. Bowen. Bright Bromberg. Brown, Ilufliuton, Caldwell. Clark (Mo.). Clark <N Y.), Clymer, Comines, t'ook. Cox. Crittenden. Crossland. CiWkfield. Datve*. De Witt. Eldridge. Ftetdr Finck. Welding#',"' Glover,’ Gooch, Gunter. Hagan*. Hamilton. Hancock. Harris (Mr*s l. Harris. tGa.\Harris (Yu-1. Hatcher. Haven*. Haw lev (Conn.:, Hereford. Herndon. Hoar. K. R . Hoar. G. F.. Holman. Hunter, Kelley, Knapp, Lamar. fcarntsem. Lawson. Leach. Magee. Marshall. McLean. Milliken. Mills, Morrison, Neal. Nesmith. Niblack. Nile*. Parker (N. II ). ParkeriMo.), Pern. Pierce.-Randal!, Read, ItobIjiiis. Slivler (Oil. Sotiefl. ‘Scudder tN. Y.l, Slier wood. Sins*. Smith (S. < . . Southard. Stephen*,' Stone, Storm, Swann. Townsend, \auce, Waddell, Walls. Whitehead. WhilehoUse. Whitthorn. Willard (Yt.). Wiilic. Wii*on (Md.),'Wolf. Ward. Woodworth. Voting (Ky ). Young tGa.)—9B. In the Illinois Senate, on the sth, Mr. Glenn (Democrat), of Brown County, was chosen President of that body on the twenty-ninth ballot by a vote of twenty-six to twenty-three for Mr. Early, of Winnebago County. Gen. Sheridan has made an official report concerning the troubl.es in New Orleans on the organization of the State Legislature, in which he insists that the course taken by the military authorities was justifiable and necessary to prevent violence and bloodshed, and that the Conservatives first called on Gen. de Trobriand Tor Lis interference. L. A. Wiltz, the Conservative Speaker, has also made a statement, in which he says he did not call on the General for his interference further than to request him to address a few words to parties seeking to create a disturbance at the time of his attempting to perfect an organization. The City Council of New Orleans, on the 9th, at the suggestion of the Mayor, adopted a resolution to the effect that the statements of Gen. Sheridan in regard to the condition of society in that city and State, and the insecurity of life and property, were unfounded in fact and an unjustifiable libel. CONGRESSIONAL. Congress reassembled on the Sth. In the Senate, a memorial of 10.000 soldiers was presented .asking for the passage of the bill reported by the Committee on Military Affairs to equalize bounties ...A resolution was offered by Mr. Thurman that the President of the United States be requested to inform the Senate “ whether auv portion of the army of the United States, or’auv officer, officers, soldier, or soldiers of such army, dul in any manner interfere or intermeddle with, ' control or seek to control the organization of the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana, or either branch thereof, on the 4th inst., and especially whether auv person or persons .claiming seats in-either-branch of said Legislature have been deprived thereof, or prevented from taking the same, by any such military force, officer or soldier; and. if such has been the case, that the President inform the Senate by what authority snch military intervention and interference have taken place.” Considerable debate ensued on an amendment offered by Mr. Conkliug to insert, after the word “ requested,” the words “if in his judgment not incompatible with public interest," and pending, the debate the Senate adjourned. In the House, on the sth, John M. Thompson, of Pennsylvania, elected to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of McJunkin, was sworn in... .On a renewal of the motion to proceed to the business on the Speaker's table for the purpose of getting at the Civil Rights bill, several dilatory motions were made and considerable filibustering was indulged in by Democratic members to defeat toe present consideration of the measure, and after a colloquial debate, in which the course of the military in connection with Louisiana afiairs was discussed, objection was made and sustained to further debate, and the House adjourned. In the Senate, on the 6th, a memorial was presented of the citizens of Wisconsin for, the improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers.... The resolution of Mr. Thurman in regard to the Louisiana troubles, the pending question being on the motion of Mr. Conkliug to insert the words "if not incompatible with the public interests,’ - was taken up and a lengthy discussion followed, but without coming to a vote on the question the Senate adjourned. In the House, on the 6th, a bill was passed giving ten heavy guns and equipments to the Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home of Illinois.... The Fortification Appropriation hill t$850.000) was considered in Committee of the Whole, reported to the House aud passed.... A bill to provide for a temporary government of the Territory of Oklahanta was introduced and referred... A resolution providing for a new election, in Louisiana gave rise to a lengthy denotice was given of a motion on the 11th to suspend the rules and adopt a resolution instructing the Judiciary Committee to reporta bill providing for such an election, under such guarantees as will insure a full aud fair vote and count ...The contumacious witness, R. B. Irwin, was brought to the bar of the House, and said he was not ready to answer the questions which he had refused to answer before the Investigating Committee. He claimed that he was not in contempt of the House, because the House had not ordered the investigation. By direction of the House the Speaker asked the witness to give the names of persons employed by him ,to aid in procuring the subsidy from Congress In 1872 for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. This the witness refused to do. To the question as to what was the largest sum paid by him to any one person to aid in procuring such subsidy, he replied S2i.VOtO. A resolution was then adopted remanding Mr. Irwin to the custody of the Sergeaut-at-Arms to abide further orders of the House... .Adjourned. In the Senate, on the 7th, a bill was passed to remove the limitation to restrict the circulation of banking associations issuing notes payable in g01d.... 4 very spirited discussion was had on Mr. Thurman’s resolution of inquiry regarding Louisiana affaits. in the course ot which speakers on both sides were applauded by occupants of the galleries, and the Sergeant-at-Arins was instructed to station a sufficient police force there to preserve order.... w ithout reaching a vote on the resolution the Senate, went into executive session and soon after"adjourned. In the House, on the 7th, a resolution was offered and objected to thanking the “ President for the prompt and efficient measures adopted by him for the prevention .of violence and for the maintenance of law and.order in Louisiana, and pledging him the hearty co-operation of the House in sustaining his efforts in that behalf.. The Benue bill to provide for the resumption of specie payment was taken up. the previous question was moved and seconded—loo to tt)— and the bill wasqiassed—yeasJS). nays 99... .The resolutions of impeachment against Judge Durell. of Louisiana, were on motion laid on the table—l2B to 68—the House having received official information of his reeigaa'ion. The same action was had in the case of Judge Busteed. of Alabama.... Adionrned. In the Senate, on the Sth, Mr. Thurman’s resolution of inquiry was farther debated, ant) Mr. Conkling's amendment to insert the words "if net incompatible with the public in- ' tercet” was agreed to—33 to 21—anti she resolution was further amended and finally passed in ; the following shape: "EftolreJ. That the Pcesij dent of the United States is hereby requested to i inform the Senate, if not incotnpatihle with pub- : lie interest, whether any portion of the army of 1 the United States, or any officer or officers, soldier or soldiers of such army, did in any manner . la! erf ere or intermeddle with the control, or seek : to control., the organization of the Genefal Assembly of the Bt*tw of Louisiana, or either! 1 *Ke branches thereof, on the 4th iast.. and especially whether any person or persons j claiming seats iii either branch of said Legisla- ! tore hare been deprive*] thereof or prevented | from taking the same b> any such military force, officer, or soldier, and. if such has been the case, , then that the President Inform the Senate under ! wMt circumstance* and by what authority each military intervention and interference have taken place, and whether he ha* any information in ro- ! gard to the existence in the State of Louisiana of Mi armed organization hostile jv Ike Government

of the State and Intent upon overturning such State Government by force' ...., A bili was Introduced and referred to aid the Washington & Ohio Hidlroad < onrt);,ny in the construction otits ■ ;id to the tKio.Rfver... .A u udiertie report wn* made "U the bill to repeal the law allowing Pension 'Agents thirtycc.nt* for each vouch' f prepared and paid by them... .Adjourned to the tlth. Tn the House, on the Sth, a bill was introduced and referred to provide for a legal aud fair, election in the State of Louisiana, and to guarantee to that State a republican form of got eminent V bill was passed providing that Sec 19 of the. act of the 23d of June. 1874. repealing moiette*. shall not be construed to a(sect any authority, powpr or right that might thereunder have been lawfullv exercised by anv ronrt. Judge or Disrriet-Attsracy of the United States to obtain the testimony of aa accoaiplice in any crime against, or fraud upon, the custom* revenue laws bvtbe discontinuance or disinis-al of any proceedings against such accomplice . Bills of a private nature were considered. . Adjourn edr

GOV. HENDRICKS’ MESSAGE.

Gentlkmkx or the’ Senate and Hocsk or RKrnEsEVTATivzs: During the two years since the last meeting of the Legislature the people of . Indiana have been blessed in a special degree with general health and bountiful harvests, and ! again invoke the continuance of a kind Providence over them. REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS. The assessed value of the taxable property of the State in 1874 was which was an increase of more than three hundred million dollars since 1872. That increase in the assessment was attributable in part to the increase of values in the State, hut it was largely caused by the Operation of the Revenue act passed at the special session of the lust Legislature. That act reouired that taxable property should he assessed at its value “ estimated at the fair price it would bring at a fair, voluntary sale.’’ Prior laws had reouired assessments to be made upon cash values,Tint long administrative construction and usage had allowed a much lower valuation. By the exercise of a diligent supervision the Auditor of State w as able to advance the valuations in (he spirit as well as in accordance with the. letter of the law. The appraisement at the fair value fixes a plain rule, which is easily understood and which excludes all discretion, defeats favoritism and partialitv. and promotes equality and justice toward all. The law also constituted the Governor, 1 -Lieu tenant Governor, Secretary of State. Auditor of State, and Treasurer of State a Board of Equalization, with power to assess the property and stock of corporations, including railroad companies. With care and great labor the Board sought to make the valuations so that the assessments should be just to the people ana lair toward the railroads. The action of the Board increased the assessment of railroad property in the State from about $11,000,000 in 1872 to nearly $10,000,000 in 7874. There are 285,0* 0 persons in the State who are subject to a personal or poll tax of 50 cents each. The assessments of property, amounting to nearly $955,000,000. and the personal or poll tax constitute our Important sources of revenue. In estimating what may be realized at any proposed rate of levy, experience has toown that a deduc • tion must he made of 20™cr cent, for delinquencies. When you shall have decided what appropriations of the public moneys you will niakeforeachdfthetwoyearsitwill.be of easy calcnlation what tax levy mustbqmade to supply the State Treasury. A low levy must he preceded by economy in the appropriations. This I urge respectfully, but very earnestly-. The appropriations must be sufficient to enable each department of the State Government to exercise its functions without hindrance or delay. Thus far there is no question of discretion. So. also, the cgmmon schools, the benevolent institutions and the public safety must be sufficiently provided for. But the expenditures for these purposes should be made with ririd economy and with a view to substantial and permanent benefits. Will vou allow me to suggest that it would be appreciated by the people should vour reforms commence with a reduction in legislative expenditures 1 It would be an assurance to them which would promote public confidence and give your proceedings an additional moral weight. At the session of 1871 the miscellaneous expenditures exceeded the pay of the members; and at the last special and regnlar sessions that class of expenditures was still greater, being about s96ft per day. though it did not exceed the pay of the members, which had been increased for the regnlar session. I suggest the propriety of a revision of the act of Dec. 2.1, 1872, which prescribes the number and classification of your employes, with a view to a further reducttoa, • • • RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES. There was in the Treasury March 1. 1873 $169,633 92 From that day until the close of the year ending-Oct. 31.1873. there was received for State purposes from all sources 438,191 14 During the year ending Oct. 31,1874, there was received for State pur- «» poses . .t. . 893,091 97 During the last session of the Legislature it became apparent that the revenue would be inadequate to meet the ordinary expenses of the State. Provision had also to be made for 191 old bonds, as required by the act of Dec. 12, 1872. In that condition of the finances, the act of March 10, 1873, was passed, authorizing the Governor, Auditor and Treasurer of State to make temporary loans to meet the appropriations. Pursuant to that act, temporary loans were made as follows: At 8 per cent., dne March 12, 1875.... $200,000 00 At 7 per cent., dne April 15. 1876 510,000 00 At 8 per cent., dne Dec. 1, 1876 200,000 00 Total revenue for State purposes received during the two years ending Oct. 31, 1874. including temporary loans and the amount in the Treasury March 1, 1873 2,410,917 01 During the same period there was received on account of benevolent institutions J 68.584 69. This sum was realized front the labor of the inmates and from individuals and counties pursuant to law. „ At the close of the year ending Oct. 31, 1874, there was in the Treasury $244,203 78 The pavments from the treasury during the two years ending Oct. 31.1874, for revenue refunded, for ordinary expenditures and for the benevolent institutions, amounted to $1,544,316.43. ■' By the act of Dec. 12,1872. the Governor. At-torney-General. Secretary of State, and Treasurer of State were authorized to “ take up and redeem 191 old bonds issued by authority of the State prior to the year 1841. which had not been surrendered under the adjustment made by the State with her creditors. Pursuant to that act ninetyseven ofthe bonds, with theircoupons. have been surrendered and paid, amounting to $495,487.30. Ninetv-four are vet outstanding, a part not having become due. and the residue not having been presented for payment. For a more particular description of the bonds and coupons which have been paid, I refer you to the detailed lists thereof which accompany the report* of the Auditor of State for the years 1873 and 1874. For a statement of the receipts and expenditures on aocount of the college, saline, bank tax. surplus revenue and miscellaneous funds I refer you to the same reports. STATE DEBT. The State is indebted as follows: Five percent, certificate. State stock. $26,469 99 Two and one-half per cent, certificates, State stock 3,285 13 War loan bonds, 6 pef cent., dne 1881 139.000 00 Temporary loan made under act of March 10. 1873. which I have before mentioned more in detail 910,000 00 Ninety-four old bonds required to be paid by the act of Dec. 12.1872 94.000 00 Total . $1,172,755 13 The accumulated interest upon tlie ninety four old bonds should be added, but 1 have no means of ascertaining the amount, bat the same will not be large. The indebtedness of the State to the school fund is evidenced by five noti-negotiable bonds at 6 per cent., and amonntsko $3,904,783.22. That is known as the domestic debt. COMMON SCHOOLS. The permanent school fund of the State is guarded' by the provision of the Constitution, which declares that it shall be perpetnal—that' it may be increased but shall never be diminished —and that the income thereof shall be inviolably appropriated to the,support of common schools and to no other purpose whatever. The fund is made up as follows: Ist. The amonht which the State owes it. and which is evidenced bv her nou-neeotiable bonds bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent... $3,904,783 30 Additions from fines and other sources 68.197 25 Athonnt hdld in the counties, and loaned by the Auditors on mortgage security at 8 percent., and for the preservation of which the Constitution makes the counties liable 2,841.367 10 2d. Congressional township fund, be- r ing the proceeds of the sales df the school sections 2.295.773 64 Estimated value of 18.453 acres of unsold school 1and5........... 102.2T3 00 Total permanent fund $8,711,319 69 The interest realized npon, the general fund above mentioned is annually apportioned among tke counties according to the enniheratiou of J school children: but the interest upon the Congreesional township fnnd is uot so apportioned. It belongs to the Congressional townships because the grant of that sixteenth section in each township was made hr the act of Congress pro Tiding for the organization of the State government co the “inhabitants ofthe township for the use of schools.” , —v*Duringzhe year 1873 the fund was increased, including tke proceeds of a portion of the lands.

bat not including the portion of the sinking fund which was distributed. $64,946.96, and during the rear 1874 it was increased from Ihc tame sources Tfirertme rddizvd daring' theyrurrendlnf" Nov. 15. 1*74. to I>e used in tin- suppoet ofichopla was as follows: Interest on permanent fund. * 437,839 17 Derived from school tax... ... ... 1.018,463 t 4 Unclaimed-witness fee* and other sources. 72.304 96 j T0ta1........... $1,193.597 57 To this sum i* to be added the interest on the Congressional township fund..., 1?2,299,82 And the amount received from local taxation 551.785 72 Six thousand two hundred and sixtv-ftve dollars aad-fonr cents was not distributed, but remains in the Treasury. There has been received And distributed during the year for the support of sehool*. $2,211,328.13. The enumeration of 1874 of children between the age* of six and twenty-one years shows the number of 654,364: the number enrolled in the schools is 489,044; and the average attendance upon the schools has been 311.272. Twelve thousand six hundred and flftv-five teachers have been employed: - The reports of the County Superintendents show a general and rapid improvement in almost every respect affecting the efficiency of the schools. The houses and grounds, fixtures and apparatus are being improved and made more attractive and convenient, and greater skill and success in the art of teaching and governing the children are being promoted. The township and county institutes are increasing the efficiency of our school system. Improvement is the natural result of professional association in the institutes. The opinions, practice, and experience of the teachers are brought under examination, aud into comparison. The art of teaching is improved and the profession ofthe teacher, as t should be. is ennobled and dignified. I ask your attention to the carefully-prepared report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. You will find the view#* expressed and the information given important for your careful consideration in your relation to the schools ofthe State— — There is no subject to which I could call vour attention in respect to whicli your responsibility i* greater than any measure materially affecting the success and influence of the schools. Your responsibility and mine are too great to allow any important action upon hastily-formed or indigested opinions. The guiding sentiment should be economy in expenditure and efficiency in the system. Neither should be sacrificed to the other. The school fund is sacred to a cause of the highest importance, and its waste or extravagant use would be a crime against society. All extra compensation and discretionary allowances should be prohibited. If .upon careful consideration and the test of experience you find that the distinguished man who was the late Superintendent of Public Instruction, and whose recent death the country monrns, made a mistake in respect to the machinery of our system, you will correct the mistake, but in your examination you will find the great weight of his opinion in the scales. He was an economist, a friend of the people, and ah able champion of common-school education. As representatives of the people we have occasion to be proud of the high character which our educational svstem maintains, and the people will approve the sentiment if yon give it expression in legislation, that, in respect to the cause of common-school ed ucation, we will take no Step backward. THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. By the act of March 5, 1873, $15,000 per annum of tlie school revenue was permanently set apart as the Normal-School fund and appropriated to the support of the Normal School. The Board of Trustees have contracted an obligation 0f*513,290 to provide for suitably heating the huilding. They ask that you will appropriate funds for its payment. The improvement was important to the institution, and I recommend that the appropriation be made. I think the school has been under good management, and that its success has been eqnal to the expectation that induced its establishment. In entering the institution the students assume an obligation to make a return for the advantages which they enjoy by teaching in the common schools. They have thus far been faithful to that duty. The object of the school is to cultivate teachers in the art and science of their profession. The beneficial results are already being felt over the State. The trained teachers influence and improve others with whom they come in contact in the schools and in the teachers' institutes. That influence will he gradually increasing as the graduating classes grow larger. As an important auxiliary to our common schools it merits your fostering care. Your attention is called to the report of the Board of Trustees and oj the President of the faculty, which give a clear and full statement of the condition and management of the institution, the condition of its finances, and the reason for the recommendations made by the Board. THE STATE UNIVERSITY. During the collegiate years from Jnne 28. 1872, to June 28, 1874, the State University has received the following revenues: Endowment fund $13,560 00 Under the act of March 8, 1867 16,000 00 Appropriated Feb. 6, 1873 22,500 00 Appropriated March 10, 1873.. 24,000 00 Appropriated March 10, 1873, for buildfag 20.600 00 Appropriated Dec. 14,1872, deficiency. 8,000 00 From counties, interest on lands sold.. 2,120 09 From other sources ......... "3,457 62 Amount m treasury June 28, 1872 222 75 Total $109,800 46 Of this sum $90,500 was appropriated and paid from the State Treasury.— During the same period the expenditures were $108,613.21, of which $40,473.46 was for the addition to the college buildings; aud $7,541.16 was for the Owen and Ward cabinets, and $4,800 on the expenses of the medical department ; and $4,780 in payment upon loans; and $1,665 for additions to the library, making $58,806, and leaving $49,807, the expense of the institution for two years, independent of the medical department, or $24,903 per annum. The number of students in attendance in 1874 was 371. Of these 108 were connected with the medical department in thin city, whichteost the university nothing beyond the $4,800 which I halve mentioned. The entire number of students in the literary and law departments, including 12 1 in the preparatory schools and select course, is 266. The expense of mantainfng the institution is at the rate of $93.62 for each student. The coaree of study has been so arranged as to promote the convenience and success of students Fassing from the high schools into the university. t is an improvement which will make tixe university of much greater advantage to the common and high schools of the State. For a description ofthe new college building and a statement of its uses, and for a statement of the mode in which tjie institution is conducted, I refer you-4p the President’s report. THE UNIVERSITY. By the act of Congress of July 2, 1862, the State of Indiana became entitled to land scrip equal to 30.000 acres for each of her Senators and Representatives lh Congress, for the support and maintenance of a college, the leading object of which should be the teaching, of such ” branches of learning as are related to agriculture and the mechanic arts.” The college was located in Tippecanoe County, near the city of Lafayette, and on the west bank of the Wabash. In consideration of a large donation made to the college by John Purdue, Esq., the Legislature gave it the name and style of “The Purdue Universitr.” The land scrip was sold and the proceeds invested by the Treasurer of the university in United States 6 per cent, bonds. He has also invested the accumulating interest. He now holds 300 bonds and $4,690.42 in currency. The Treasurer’s report shows that in 1867 the fund was of the value in currency of $212,238.50. and that it is row of the value of $356.502.92, showing an increase of $144,264,42. That constitutes the permanent fund, the proceeds of which only can be used in support of the university, and the State is liable for its loss or diminution. By Hie act of March 6. 1865, the Treasurer is chosen fly the Board of Trustees, and is required to give bond in a sum not less than s2oo.ootk with sureties to be approved by the Board. Because of the State's guaranty of the fund the Treasurer's bond should be required iu a sum equal to the fund, including its accumulations, and subject also to the approval of the Governor. For a statement of the improvements and expenditures that have been made I refer you to the Treasurer's report. The buildings are substantial and the improvement of the grounds and the farm have been tastefully aud economically made. A.. C. Shortridge, Esq., a man’of ability and good acquirements aud for many years Superintendent of the schools of Indianapolis, was chosen President. The professors aud teachers were chosen after careful investigation of their qualifications for their respective positions. The university was opened for the reception of students on the 16th of last September. Forty-six students were admitted. Some were rejected because they lacked preparatorv education. _ ' For a full statement of the course of study, and , the proposed management of the university, I refer vou to the President’s report. I have taken much interest in this institution, and have ffiveij) to its management alt the attention I could bestow. Good faith and policy reqnire that it.be made successful, aud to accomplish the beneficent purpose of the grant. In {he langnauc ofthe grant it is intended to ” promote theliberal aud practical education of the industrial classes in the several pursuits and professions of life.” It is the people's university, and I commend it to your watchful and fostering care.SECRETARY OF STATE. ' The executive service of the State properly connected with toe office of the Secretary of State has been -administered with fidelity and

ability by that officer. Inf, the discharge of my duties I have received valuable .■is-Istauce fruni him. His report* git-c a full and interest ing, statfitnentof tgt transactions sis his SBice. THE ATTORNEY-OENEHAL’S I.'FTICE. The Attorney-General’s renort gives a statement ofthe transactions of his office apd Of the sums collected bv him during the two years ending Nov. 6, 1874. and payments made into the State Treasury and into the treasuries of the counties. He adjusted claims against the United States amounting to $182,736.78. Of that snm $52,869.44 wag retained in the United States Treasury for prior overpavments. His entire •lUections wero $299,884.70. ’ THE SOLDIERS’ ORPHANS’ HOME. The Soldiers’ Home was located in Rush County, near the town of Knightstown. and for several vears was the home for the disabled soldiers of Indiana. When the United States had made ample provision for them it was converted into an for the orphan children of deceased soldiers, and became known as the Soldiers’ Orphans Home. The children are provided l'ar and educated, and on the 31st day of October, 18:4, they numbered 290. The expenditure fro lll !. treasury during the venr ending Oct. 31.18i3, was $33,977.98, and for the year ending Oct. 31. 1874. was $35,308.36. , Til B INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIN D. The.lnsUtuteforthe Blind is “an educatisnal cshill(*nt, having for it?* object the moral, intellectual aud physical training of tile blind of b«th sexes.’ Pnpils are received between the age* of nine and twenty-one years, who are of sound mind and good moral character. Their boarding and instruction are without charge, but if clothing is furnished to the indigent the institute is reimbursed by the counties. Durin" the year ending Oct. 31, 1874, 113 pupils word in attendance. and during the year the expenditures were $38,235.55, and during the year previous $33,674.29. For a full statement of the management and condition of the institute I refer you to the care-fully-prepared reports of the Board of Trustees and of the Superintendent and the detailed state-np-nt ofthe expenditures. Y’our attention is also called to their estimates, and the reasons given for increased appropriations for repairs, improvements and enlarging the building. THE INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB. The institute for educating the deaf and dumb is located at Indianapolis, its object is to educate persons of that class between the ages of ten and twenty-one years, and to make them proficient in some useful occupation or trade, so as to enable them to provide for their own support. The number of pupils in' attendance during the year 1874 was 354. The expenditure for the year ending Oct. 31, 1873. was $70,584.57, and for the year following $68,960.88. The report of the Superintendent calls your attention to the important fact that the increase of deaf mutes in the State is in a ratio exceeding that of the increase of the population. His statement of the causes and his array of facts in support thereof are of special interest; Yon will find it important to consider with care his suggestions for adequate provision for the large number who cannot now be provided for at the institute. Considerations of policy, as well as of humanity and the requirement of the Constitution demand that they be so educated and instructed iu useful employments as to render them self-supporting. Society thereby, in a large degree, will be relieved of their maintenance, and they will be made happy in the consciousness of honorable independence. THE HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE. The—Hospital- for -the Insane is-located two miles west of Indianapolis, npon a tract of land of 160 acres. Its object is the treatment of theinsane with a view to their restoration, and none are received who are supposed to be incurable. On the 31st, day of October, 187.3, there were iq the hospital 474 patients, and during the follow* ing year 373 were admitted and 365 were discharged. Of those dischar ;ed 194 were considered cured. 45 improved, and 2 unimproved and incurable. The expenditures for the year ending Oct. 31, 1873, were $209,339.47, and for the year ending Oct. 31,1874, $195,702.52. Substantial and valuable improvements and repairs have been made during the last two ; years. I ask your careful attention to the reports of the Trustees and of the Superintendent. They show the gratifying fact that the per cerft. of recoveries has been unusually large during the last year, and the general' health of the inmates improved. This result gives assurance that the ■expenditures for improvements suggested by experience have been wisely made. Pure water, fresh and pure air, careful attention, and eminent skill give the result, of more than 50 per cent, of cures. Bnt a large portion of this most unfortunate class remain unprovided for. They cannot be properly taken care of in the poor-houses. In hundreds of instances they are a terrible burthen npon families—the objects of ceaseless anxiety. It seems there is no place for them in private life. They become hopeless objects of commiseration, and sometimes of disgust. Without toe capacity in many instances to preserve decency, they bring shame and humiliation to friends and neighbors. They cannot speak to you. The do not know you, nor do they know that you, the people’s representatives, aretlieir guardian. They cannot read the constitutional provision in their behalf, but vou and I can. The honor of the State and the humanity of the people will not allow these poor unfortunates to be longer neglected. I believe Indiana is to-day the most prosperous State of the Union. Her people are liberal and generous in a cause like that for which I plead. Everybody else has a home. These poor, starless, hopeless wrecks’ of humanity must also have a home. They must be cared for, that they may live, and die, and be buried, like our brothers and sister*. The grounds upon which the present institution stands are sufficient for another, entirely separate, and of equal or greater capacity, f concur in the recommendation of the Superintendent, to which I call your special attention, that the new hospital be located thereon. His suggestion of the economy aud advantage of one general management is very important. I recommend a special tax for the work, to be known as the tax for the insane. A small levy will provide for its commencement and its prosecution from year to year until completed. When completed it will be your beet and most enduring monumeat. THE STATE PRISON NORTH. On the 15th day of December, 1874, there were 455 convicts in the northern prison, which was an increase of eighty-seven during the year. The government of the prisoners has been rigid but just; their food has been abundant and wholesonic, and their clothing comfortable. There has been but little sickness in the prison, and but four deaths during the last two years. During the two years ending Dec. 15,1874, there was received from the income of the prison $123,200.40, aud expended for current and ordinary expenses $104,034.26. No part of the appropriation of $20,000 made March 10,1873, for the current expenses of the _ prison has been required or used. There has been expended during the two years for permanent improvements $14,060.96, and a small sum upon the library. The improvements incinde an abundant supply of water, a new shop and a new roof upon the cell-house. The old roof was destroyed by fire. The defect which probably caused the loss and the manner in which it has been remedied are stated in the report of the Board of Directors. The labor of the prisoners used in making-the improvements is not included in the estimate of the cost. / Additional shop-room is required for the advantageous employment of the convicts and an additional cell-house should be built. There are but 385 cells in the prison, whilst there are 455 prisoners to be provided for and the number is rapidly increasing. It is hurtful to health aud discipline to confine more than one prisoner iu a single cell. The favorable financial conditiorf of the prison is attributable to the promptness and fidelity of the contractors as well as to the diligence and efficiency of the Warden and hiß assistants. I have not been able to execute the act of March 10,1873, authorizing the exchange of certain ofthe prison lands for other lands owned by Peter Donnelly, for the reason that there are er rors of description in the act. It is important that the exchange be made. The proposed acquisition is necessary for proper drainage. I recommend that the act be amended so as to. properly describe the.lands. THE STATE PRISON SOOTH. During the year 1873 the average number of convicts in the’ prison south was 3u.\ and on the 15th day of December. 1874, the number was 417. Much and severe sickness prevailed daring the two years. It became almost epidemic. There were thirty-six deaths. The report of the Directors for IW3 showed repairs amounting to $17,802.05. They stated that the work done had pat the prison in good repair. But the report of 1874 shows an expenditure for additional repairs of $21,577.21, making in the tw o rears $39,379.26. No new structures appear to have been erected. The description 'of the, work done, requiring so large an ex peuditure. is not sufficiently fall to enable you or the Executive tojudge of its extent and propriety. I understand that some of the prisoners were employed npon improvements about the prison, and that their labor was charged at sixty cents per day to the repairs, aud thereby the expenses upon that account appear larger than they really were. The Warden's reports show tha ordinary expenses for the two years to have Doen $119.743.2 . and the proceeds oi prison labor $136,314.73. btit in this statement is Included an expenditure for repairs, and also a portion of the $19,000 received from the State Treasury, and also the labor of a portion of the convicts employed upon prison work. „ There are constantly insane convicts in both prions. They should not be kept with the other prisoners. I concur in the recommendation of the Wardens that provisions should he made for their separate' cqhtinement. During the last three years the greater portion of the convicts in the southern prison have been emploved bv the Southwestern Car Company. Pior to that use of the prison labor the Ohio Falls Car and Locomotive Company had erccted.exten