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1777 AD (search for this): article 1
rhaps hired a substitute, who, for a pecuniary consideration, agreed to be shot at in his place. Such men are found everywhere throughout the Confederacy, and it is time something were done to put an end to their money making business. I have been investigating this subject in the hope that I would be able to make some practical recommendation that would check if it did not eradicate this evil. In the first volume of the Revised Code of 1819, page 551, I find an act which was passed in 1777, entitled "an act to prevent forestalling, regrafting, engrossing, and public vendues," which, with very slight amendments, would, if re-enacted, check in a great measure this growing evil. I invite your attention to it, and recommend that some similar act be passed at this session. The finances of the State are in a highly prosperous condition — much more prosperous indeed than could have been anticipated under the circumstances which surround us. The enormous demands made upon the tre
1862 AD (search for this): article 1
retary of War for 5,340 slaves, to work upon the fortifications around Richmond. Copies of the papers are herewith submitted to your consideration, and I particularly invite your attention to the draft made upon the several counties. The apportionment upon the counties seems to be entirely arbitrary, and bears very unequally. In some cases five per cent. of the slaves is called for, and in other cases less than one per cent. Thus, Amelia, with upwards of 7,000 slaves assessed with taxes in 1862, is required to furnish 50, while Alleghany, with less than 700, is required to furnish 30. The county of Albemarle, with 12,681, is called upon for 200, while Brunswick, with 9,212, is called upon for 250. The county of Augusta, with 4,460 is called upon for 80, while the county of Rockingham, with 2,164 is called upon for 100. Hanover, with 8,621, is called upon for 80, while Prince Edward, with 6,998, is called upon for 150. These examples will suffice to show how unequally this burden
250 AD (search for this): article 1
ce the redundancy of the currency. Besides, the convicts are increasing, and the experience of the last six months warrants the conclusion that the number will be uncommonly large before the close of the year. The legitimate offspring of a state of war are lawlessness and crime, and during its continuance, therefore, we may reasonably calculate upon an unusual increase of convicts. There are now nearly three hundred and fifty confined in a prison intended originally to accommodate two hundred and fifty. In previous messages I have earnestly invited the attention of the Legislature to the affairs of the Penitentiary, and the management of the institution and the convicts. I have always believed, and still think, that with prudent, judicious, and energetic management, the labor of the convicts would support the institution, and pay a handsome revenue into the Treasury annually. I take pleasure in saying that under the present Superintendent the discipline and management is gre
1819 AD (search for this): article 1
ships — he suffers none of its dangers. He has perhaps hired a substitute, who, for a pecuniary consideration, agreed to be shot at in his place. Such men are found everywhere throughout the Confederacy, and it is time something were done to put an end to their money making business. I have been investigating this subject in the hope that I would be able to make some practical recommendation that would check if it did not eradicate this evil. In the first volume of the Revised Code of 1819, page 551, I find an act which was passed in 1777, entitled "an act to prevent forestalling, regrafting, engrossing, and public vendues," which, with very slight amendments, would, if re-enacted, check in a great measure this growing evil. I invite your attention to it, and recommend that some similar act be passed at this session. The finances of the State are in a highly prosperous condition — much more prosperous indeed than could have been anticipated under the circumstances which s
August 1st, 1863 AD (search for this): article 1
funding, passed an act which provides that all notes of issues previous to December 1st, 1862, should be fundable in eight per cent bonds, if presented by the 22d day of April, 1863, if not presented by that day, but presented before the 1st of August, 1863, they were then fundable in seven per cent bonds; and these issues are not fundable at all after the 1st of August. Notes issued after December 1st, 1862, are fundable in seven per cent bonds until August 1st, 1863, and after that date in fAugust 1st, 1863, and after that date in four per cent bonds. Notes issued after April 1st, 1863, are fundable in six per cent. bonds if presented in twelve months from their is she; but if not so presented, they are fundable in four per cent. bonds. This looks to me very much like a repudiation to some extent of the obligations assumed by the Government; and it is not, therefore, surprising that such legislation should have created uneasiness in the public mind, and aided in bringing about depreciation, and a want of confidence in t
August 29th (search for this): article 1
war best attest his merits. He was equal to every position to which he was called — as Delegate in the General Assembly, as Governor of this State, as Secretary of War under the old Government, as Brigadier General commanding the Confederate troops, or as Major. General commanding the State Line. When the news of his death reached this city I caused the State flag to be displayed at half must, and the offices to be closed for the day, in taken of respect for his memory. On the 29th day of August last a requisition was made upon me by the Secretary of War for 5,340 slaves, to work upon the fortifications around Richmond. Copies of the papers are herewith submitted to your consideration, and I particularly invite your attention to the draft made upon the several counties. The apportionment upon the counties seems to be entirely arbitrary, and bears very unequally. In some cases five per cent. of the slaves is called for, and in other cases less than one per cent. Thus, Amelia
April 6th, 1863 AD (search for this): article 1
nqualified recognition of the independence of the Southern Confederacy. The report of the Adjutant General, accompanied by a bill, is herewith submitted, and to it your attention is respectfully invited. General Richardson's intelligence and experience in all military matters entitle his views to great respect, and I confidently commend them to your favorable consideration. The General Assembly, at its last session, prescribed that no Confederate issues of a date anterior to April 6th, 1863 should be received in payment of State taxes. I am unable to comprehend either the wisdom or policy of this legislation. It is calculated to impair confidence in the currency of the Confederate Government, and, indeed, in almost the only currency in circulation in the greater portion of the State. If these issues are not to be receivable in payment of State taxes it is inferable, at least by those who are not fully informed in regard to such questions, that it is because those issues
John Letcher (search for this): article 1
nation of law2,662,694 38 20,806,097 31 To pay which, we have available bank stocks belonging to the Library fund, railroad and other stocks belonging to the internal improvement land, worth in the market, and from which can be realized at any time the State may direct, the sum of16,613,065 24 3,963,042 00 in addition, the Commonwealth owns $2,340 600 worth of bank stock, which will readily command in the market the sum of3,019,125 00 leaving only to by ..$943,917 00 This statement with great care, after with our Auditors, and will, I believe, be found accurate and reliable. I have thus brought to your attention such matters as are deserving of consideration at this session of the General Assembly. I have only to add, in conclusion, that I hope harmony and unity will attend your deliberations; that wisdom will dictate your measures, and that they will promote the honor, interests and prosperity of the Commonwealth and the Confederacy. Respectfully, John Letcher
Floyd (search for this): article 1
, six hundred and eight thousand four hundred and eighty two dollars and eight cents. Other property now being collected, and which will be turned over to the Confederate Government, will further reduce the cost. No report has been received from the Paymaster General's department. In this connection it is appropriate and becoming that should refers to the distinguished commander of the State Line, whose race is run, whose labors are ended, and who now quietly sleeps with the dead. General Floyd was no ordinary man. He was blessed with rare intellectual endowments. He possessed uncommon energy and great physical endurance. His information was varied, extensive, and valuable. As an orator, he had few superiors — as a statesman, he was equal to any of the men of his day — and as a patriot, devoted to his country and his country's cause, his services in this war best attest his merits. He was equal to every position to which he was called — as Delegate in the General Assembly, <
Campbell (search for this): article 1
present Superintendent the discipline and management is greatly improved. I have heretofore submitted various recommendations in my communications to the two Houses; and without repeating those recommendation I will content myself with calling attention to them. They are accessible to all having been published in the documents of the past three years. In this connection, I also invite your attention to the very able report on this subject prepared by Commissioners Haymond, Johnston, and Campbell. This report contains recommendations and suggestions of much value and importance, and I commend them to your favorable consideration. This is a matter of practical importance, and requires early attention. The interests of the State demand that the reforming hand of the Legislature should be applied to it.--With a regular supply of raw material, so as to keep the convicts constantly employed, and with an intelligent and judicious application of their labor, we may reasonably that
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