XVI REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY.

ducted the financial affairs of the State, it is a source of
pleasing reflection to them, in which I know your Excellency
partakes, and of congratulation to ber people—that the
general appropriation bills conform to the Fiscal Years-
1878, 1879 and 1880—that no money has remained idle in the
Treasury or her Depositories—that every proper and just de-
mand upon her has been promptly met—that one-half of the
Treasury Relief Loan is available for future uses as exigea-
cies may require—and that the State's Bonds and Certificates
of Stock sta'nd among the highest in the market.

I bear testimony to the long and faithful, efficient and
valuable services rendered to the State by my Predecessor,
and to his continued devotion to her interests in another
Branch of this Department. I am largely indebted to the
State Treasurer for the assistance of his valuable experience
and thorough, acquaintance with and hearty co-operation in
the direction and management of this Department. My
thanks are also due to the experienced Chief Clerk in this-
Office, and to the venerable Chief Clerk who has had forty-
three years service in the Treasurer's Office, and to all the
Clerks, old and new, for the faithful and indefatigable dis-
charge of their respective duties.

With the highest respect, I am

Your obed't servant,

THOS. J. KEATING,

Comptroller.