several States and Territories and the District of Columbia all moneys collected under the direct tax levied by Act of Congress, approved August fifth, eighteen hundred and sixty-one, a sum of money was appropriated to the several States for the purpose set forth in said Act; and WHEREAS, Said Act contains the following provisions: 66 But no money shall be paid to any State or Territory until the Legislature thereof shall have accepted, by resolution, the sum herein appropriated, and the trusts imposed, in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States, on account of the levy and collection of said tax, and shall have authorized the Governor to receive said money for the use and purposes aforesaid. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the General Assembly of Legislature of the said State of-------- --hereby accepts the amount found to be due said State, under the provisions of said Act, and the trusts and conditions imposed in and by said Act, in full satisfaction of all claims which said State of. that the may have against the United States, on the account of the levy and collection of said tax. And be it further resolved, That the Governor of the State of--. is hereby authorized to receive and receipt in full for said moneys in accordance with the foregoing resolution. APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES. In compliance with Section 1,682, page 468, General Statutes of Nevada, I have the honor to report the following appointments, made to fill vacancies occuring during the past two years: January 27, 1891-A. Peterson, H. F. Dangberg and J. R. Bradley as members of the State Board of Agriculture to fill existing vacancies. February 25, 1891-J. Landon Smith, appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W. J. Smith, County Commissioner of Eureka county. April 3, 1891-J. W. Adams, J. D. Kersey, J. S. Ullrick and J. D. Torreyson members of Board of Agriculture, District No. 1, to fill existing vacancies. May 14, 1891-Alex. Wise, Chas. A. La Grave, G. W. Summerfield, A. W. Lindsay, J. Sibbald and Jos. Marzen, members of Board of Agriculture, District No. 3, to fill vacancies that occurred December 1, 1890. May 6, 1891-M. D. Murphy and E. L. Hubbard, members Board of Agriculture, District No. 6, to fill vacancies that accurred December 1, 1890. May 7, 1891-Geo. E. Spencer, member Board of Agriculture, District No. 6, to fill vacancy caused by death of John Spencer. May 11, 1891-John Simpson, appointed to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of C. B. Ball, County Commissioner, Lincoln county. June 2, 1891-R. M. King, appointed to fill vacancy caused by resignation of James Cardwell, County Commissioner, Esmeralda county. August 17, 1891-Chas. Henningsen, member Board of Agriculture, District No. 1, to fill an existing vacancy. August 17, 1991-W. R. Lee, member Board of Agriculture, District No. 5, to fill an existing vacancy. November 25, 1891-C. D. Van Duzer, appointed to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Isaac Frohman, Attorney and Agent before the General Land Office and the Department of the Interior at Washington, D. C., for the State of Nevada. February 1, 1892-M. D. Foley, Jos. Marzen and C. C. Powning, members of State Board of Agriculture, to fill existing vacancies. February 18, 1892-Charles Scheel and A. G. Greenhalgh, members Board of Agriculture, District No. 6, to fill existing vacancies. March 8, 1892-James Shaw and Charles Ross, members Board of Agriculture, District No. 5, to fill existing vacancies. March 10, 1882-George C. Bryson, Jr., as a member of Board of Agriculture, District No. 1, to fill an existing vacancy. September 19, 1892-Gilbert Briggs, as a member of Board of Agriculture, District No. 1, to fill existing vacancy. EXTRADITION. Demands for extradition of fugitives from justice have been honored by the Executive Department as follows: March 12, 1891-From Governor Markham of California for the return of one Charles Harlow, charged with the crime of grand larceny, alleged to have been committed in San Joaquin county, California. October 23, 1891-From Acting-Governor Murphy of Arizona for the return of one Charles Walker, charged with the crime of embezzlement, alleged to have been committed in Cochise county, Arizona. November 21, 1891-From Governor Markham of California for the return of one John B. Sutton, charged with the crime of embezzlement, alleged to have been committed in Plumas county, California. December 1, 1891-From Governor Markham of California for the return of one Thomas Buckley, charged with the crime of seducing, under promise of marriage, an unmarried female of previous chaste character, alleged to have been committed in Solano county, California. December 22, 1891-From Governor Markham of California for the return of one George M. Osgoodby, Jr., charged with the crime of extortion, alleged to have been committed in Santa Clara county, California. August 15, 1892-From Governor Markham of California for the return of one Herman Berta, charged with the crime of embezzlement, alleged to have been committed in Sonoma county, Califor nia. October 26, 1892-From Governor Ferry of Washington for the return of one John Ross, Jr., charged with the crime of interfering with and changing and altering samples of ore produced for sampling with intent to cheat, wrong and defraud, alleged to have been committed in Okanogan county, Washington. December 6, 1892-From Governor Markham of California for the return of one James A. Scott, charged with the crime of grand larceny, alleged to have been committed in Sacramento county, California. REQUISITIONS. The following have been issued out of the Executive Department: March 17, 1891-On Governor Markham of California for the return of one Amaziah Davis, charged with. the crime of an attempt to commit rape, alleged to have been committed in Ormsby county, Nevada. April 9, 1891-On Governor Fifer of Illinois for the return of one L. F. Minzenheimer, charged with the crime of perjury, alleged to have been committed in Lander county, Nevada. October 26, 1891-On Governor Markham of California for the return of one Charles Bush, charged with the crime of forgery, alleged to have been committed in Washoe county, Nevada. January 16, 1892-On Governor Markham of California for the return of one Thomas Murphy, charged with the crime of mayhem, alleged to have been committed in Storey county, Nevada. February 20, 1892-On Governor Markham of California for the return of one W. D. Campbell, charged with the crime of grand larceny, alleged to have been committed in White Pine county, Nevada. November 10, 1892-On Governor Markham of California for the return of one W. C. Laird, charged with the crime of grand larceny, alleged to have been committed in Washoe county, Nevada. December 3, 1892-On Governor Hogg of Texas for the return of one E. H. S. Mulder, charged with the crime of obtaining money under false pretenses, alleged to have been committed in Ormsby county, Nevada. SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MOUNMENT. In compliance with the provisions of an Act, approved March 19, 1891, I submit herewith the report of acceptance of the Governor, and the detailed report and financial statement of the Commander of Custer Post, No. 5, G. A. R., Department of California, in whose charge the management was placed. Both the The amount appropriated by the State of Nevada was $1,000, which amount was paid and proper vouchers are on file. work and the report have my cordial approval. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, CARSON CITY, Nevada, June, 1, 1891. To the State Board of Examiners: } GENTLEMEN: In accordance with the statute I respectfully submit herewith my report regarding the purchase and erection of a monument to the deceased soldiers and sailors, for which the Legislature appropriated $1,000. I carefully examined the foundation and the work as it progressed, and am pleased to say that the structure is now completed. It has been erected in a thorough and workmanlike manner, and is a very substantial and excellent work of art. I have accepted the same on the part of the State, and recommend that your Board authorize a warrant for the full amount of the appropriation, which is considerably less than the total cost, to be issued to the Commander of Custer Post, No. 5, G. A. R. R. K. COLCORD, Governor. CARSON CITY, Nevada, January 10, 1893. To His Excellency, R. K. Colcord, Governor of the State of Nevada: SIR: I have the honor to report as Post Commander of Custer Post, G. A. R., the receipts and disbursements of said Post in the matter of the monument in part donated to the memory of the soldiers and sailors of the late war by the State of Nevada. In making this report, as Post Commander at the time of the liberal donation by the State to the old veterans, permit me in behalf of the Post and of the old veterans who have not accepted formally the advantages which would result to them by becoming members of the G. A. R., our heartfelt thanks to you individually, to the Senators and Assemblymen of the Legislature of 1891, for the grandest tribute through your instrumentality that could be bestowed upon the "old boys,” and rest assured that you, Governor, and each and every one who by their well wishes or vote to furnish a lasting nonument to mark the resting place of the comrades of the army and navy of the war, 1861-1865, will be held in grateful remembrance with the hope and prayer that no member of your family or offspring will have to undergo the hardships and privations as did your ever true and devoted friends-the "old boys" of the G. A. R. May 14, 1891-Cash received from Custer Corps, No. 5, benefit entertainment in behalf of Monument Fund June 3-From the State of Nevada Telegrams and postage_ $349 35 $1,000 00 $1,349 35 $130 50 787 90 150 00 8.40 150 17 50 J. Savage, labor H. E. Martin, hauling C. E. Bray, hauling M. Fellows, raising monument. Tribune printing for dedication Opera House (on account of storm)- Expenses of Department Post Chaplain, A. T. return Postage stamps. J. M. Benton, carriages (dedication) 10 00 3 00 12 00 12 70 3 00 28 00 4 00 16 00 14 50 Arlington House, expenses Department officers 8 25 4 00 J. H. Crockwell, photos of monument_. 3.00 25 00 Cash returned to Custer Corps No. 15, W. R. C. P. P. Commander, Custer Post No. 5, G. A. R. Department of Cal. ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE. In referring to our Insane Asylum I cannot too highly commend its management under the present Superintendent, Dr. G. H. Thoma, and his able and efficient assistant, N. W. Roff. Not only |