Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-17
POLITICAL.
GEORGIA
(From our Correspondent.
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GEORGIA.
(FTom Correspondent
MILLEDGErILLE, Nov. 3, 1885
Prooos,ions have been laid before the Legislature to
reduce the fees the grants in the Gold ana Lana t
teres; to abolish the circulation OF bank olls uae oe
denomination of ten dollars TO alter or change ne
stinp laws concerning slaves and free persons OF Color
annber nropostion has been made, which has in view
the DISPOSITION Of the bank stock owned by the Stae
and the proceeds 10 be deposited IN the M
division of the State into six bank DISTRICTS In each OF
which a branch Of the Central Bank Is to be located,
and authority given to the Bank TO issue oS 70 the
amount of so per cent on the capital
Immediately after the reading OF the Message, IN the
Senate Mr. Allister gave notice that he would move
for the appointment of select committee to take into
consideration that part Of the Governors Message which
relates to the abolitionists
have read with pleasure the Governors message
His views respecting internal improvements and Rail
Roads, WILL no doubt receive the consideration they de-
serve. The present Legislature Will have TO do some
thing if it wishes meet the appreciation OF The people
spirit of enterprise has arisen in Georgia; which, If
PROPERLY and prudcntly directed will produce the most
beneficial results. It is high time that we should, in
Georgia. begin 10 initiate brethren of other States,
who are far advanced in internal Improvements, while
we have remained passive spectators of their progress in
population wealth, and influence in the Union sim
cerey hope that elowcitizens of Augusta will
et themselves in the contemplated scheme of the great
Railroad from Cincinnati 10 Charleston, and THAT all
means will be used to make Augusta Of the principal
places through which tina, Railroad will have to pass
would therefore call the attention of citizens TO that
the Cincinnati Railroad.
In the House, ON the motion Of Gen. Bates, COM
ttee appointed to take into consideration so much
of the Governors message as relates to the Vaccinations
of the abotonsts. This committee is to consist Of two
members from each judicial circuit that the great
question which at present agtates the country, and in
which the South is deeply interested, has been taken
I'D by our Legislature and WILL doubt, be fairly and
deliberately examined and acted | am certain that
the Legislature will do the subject justice and Of
friends in our sister States will be dissatisfied with
the proceedings that body have conversed with ma
ny Of the MEMBERS and Ihave found that their ideas
that delicate subject just and proper, and that they
have taken correct view of the matter. do not hesi-
tate to say, that the people of Georgia will approve the
proceedings of their Legislature upon that question.
forgot to mention in the statement of the organiza
ton of the Senate, that Maj. Wood, of Mcintosh, was
not candidate for the Presidency of that branch OF the
General Assembly. Finding that there would be oPPo'
son to him from the Union ranks, he did not hesitate
to decline once, order to avoid division OF the
party. They speak very highly Of the conduct OF this
gentleman on this occasion.
Ats o'clock this afternoon, both branches Of the Ge-
neral Assembly met, according to adjournment this
morning, to open the returns given in at the late
election for Governor All the returns were opened
and counted by which tapPeared that Judge sehley re-
ceved 81 I97 votes and Judge Dougherty 67O giving
majority to Judge Schley Of 2227 votes Tomorrow
this gentleman will be inaug urated.
augusta Constitutionalist.
MlLLEDGEvrLLE, Nov. 4, 1885.
Not much business done in either branch Of the
General Assembly, except the Inauguration of Governor
Sehley which took place this day at IL o'clock. The
following is the Inaugural Address Of Gov Schley
Fello,c- Citizens of the Senate and
House of Representatives.
appear before you, the Representatives Of the People,
to pledge myself by the most solemn OF all sanctions, 10
the faithful performance Of The duties Of the station
which have been called. consideration of the ardu
Gus of those duties and my impcrf ctions
it will readily be supposed exces in my bosom the live
Hest soicitude Nothing could alay but the conscious
that, whatever may be the event: SHALL at least,
not have been wanting honest devotion of my best
faculties to the good OF my country.
The appreciation Of my conduct heretofore public
servant, implied by the suffrage Of Citizens in
raising 10 the highest aud most responsible Office in
the State; is to of great consolation and will
increase my exerons to fulfil their expectations and
tain their confidence And | avail myself Of the
sion now presented to declare the deep Of graft
tude feel for the honor conferred proceeding does
from the deliberate and tranquil OF free and viruous
people.
In this, MS in every Democratic Republic, the delega
ton of political power is necessarily determined by the
prepondeance of parties but office once bestowed the
incumbent is the functonary, not of part but Of the
whole community. To all my fcliow-czens, owe an
impartial exercise of authority with which have been
entrusted and especially owe ii 10 those by whose par
tial confidence have been chosen. They have made
me the Governor not Of party, but of State; and
should dshonor them. not less than myself by being any
thing else.
In the administration Of the powers and duties con-
fded TO me, shall anxously endenvor to cooperate
with the other departments of the government in
tanning the great principles of LIBERTY and JUSTICE
which the patriot fathers of the Constitutions both
State and National have established for guidance
and which, fairly and inellgenty illustrated, and ho
nes!y observed cannot fail TO the just end Of all
government tho FREEDOM and PRosrERITY of the peo-
pie.
The desire to comprehend and fulfil these obligations
is the common feeling Of country but the vague
Of language and the diversity Of human intellect
and sectional interests them at times to be differ
emily understood and lead the formation of PARTIES of
both principle and policy. Political parties, baecd on
principles compatible with the genius and spirit of free
Institutions, salutary in Republic. They have
tendency insure faithful administration Of the ro-
vernment because honest collisions Of opinion tempe
rately urged awaken interest and excite ntei-
gence, conducive to the general welfare
The people Of Georgia united, nearly SO, in op
position TO that doctrine free construction of the Fedc
raj Constitution, from which have sprung internal in
pSovements moneyed corporations and protective tariffs
out they differ and the great mass Of them honestly and
patroucay, as to the mode of redress That portion
whose opinions do not represent, maintain, as under
stand them, that the several States composing the Fede
raj Union, have never parted from of their
Tegnty and that Of them may by virtue of such
sovereignty arrest the execution of any law Of Con.
gress, deemed by such States unconstitutional
10 these opinions another portion
known as the Union Republican Party, of which pro-
tess to be member, object. They .Ank there are no
remedies k0'en to tic ConSttusn but change of opinon
change Of and believe that remon.
STRANGE and the ballot-box canuot long be unavang
where discussion is free, suffrage SO general the rgbt
obstruction cherished and the republican doctrine
OF malorites so universal.
In the wide range of human contingencies and mfr
mites is possible, though trust barely so, that the
General Government magnifying its powers. and for.