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cer has exhibited an untiring energy and industry that I have never seen surpassed, and has justly entitled himself to the thanks and the confidence of the people. Under the act of 1856 important and highly responsible duties were cast upon him, and although he was receiving a nominal compensation only, he devoted himself mentally and physically to their performance until the end had in view was accomplished. For these services he ought yet to be compensated. Under your act of the 23d of January last, appointing commissioners to audit and pay the expenses incurred by the Executive for the purchase of arms and munitions, and for the defense of the Commonwealth, you imposed upon the secretary of State, the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Adjutant General, a most onerous and responsible duty, in the discharge of which they were employed laboriously for weeks. For the performance of this duty they have received no compensation; and as it did not legitimately belong to either of