Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-17
POLITICAL.
GEORGIA.
(From our Correspondent. }


MuLEDeEvrLLE, Nov 3, 1885
Propositions have been laid before the Legislature
reduce the fees the grants in the Gold Land
teres; abolish the circulation of bank bills under the
denomination of dollars TO alter change the ex-
listing laws concerning slaves and free persons of color
Another proposition has been made, which in view
the disposition Of the bank stock owned by the State
and the proceeds be deposited in the Central Bank the
division OF the State into six bank Districts in each of
which, branch of the Central Bank is be located
and authority given to the Bank issue bills the
amount of 80 per cent. on the capital.
Immediately after the reading of the Message in the
Senate, Mr. Nj Aliste gave notice that he would
for the appointment of select committee Ia 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 doubt, receive the consideration they de-
The present legislature will have to do some
thing if wishes TO meet the appreciation of people
spirit oil enterprise has arisen in Georgia; which, if
properly and prudeny directed, will produce most
beneficial results. II is high time that should i'm
Georgia, begin to initiate our brethren of other States,
who far advanced in internal improvement while
we have remained passive spectators of their progress
population, wealth, and influence in the Union. sim
cerely hope that feow-citizens of Augusta will ex-
er themselves in the contemplated scheme of the great
Railroad from Cincinnati TO Charleston and thg.alI
will be used make Augusta one of the prinuipal
places through which that Rail Road will have to
would therefore the attention of our citizens that
part of Governor Lumpkins message which relates TO
the Cincinnati Railroad.
In the House, on the motion of Gen. Bates, com
mtee appointed to take into consideration much
OF the Governor message relates the
of the abotionsts This committee is consist Of two
members from each judicial circuit: that
question which at present agitaes the country,
which the South is deeply interested, has been taken
uPby our Legislature, and WILL doubt, be fairly and
deliberately examined and acted | certain that
the Legislature will do the subject Justice and of
our friends in sister States will be dissatisfied with
the proceedings OF that body have coxgersod with
ny Of the members, and have found hattheir ideas on
that delicate subject just and proper, and that they
have taken a correct view of the matter do NOT hest
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 orpaniza-
If The hat nj Of Nil
not candidate for the Presidency of that branch of the
General Assembly. Finding that there would be oppo-
sition to him from the Union ranks he did hesitate
party They speak very highly of the conduct of this
gentleman this occasion.
AT 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 appeared that Judge Schey re.
ceived 81 votes and Judge Doughery Is CO. giving
majority 10 Judge Schley of 2527 votes Tomorrow
this gentleman will be inaugurated
[4ugasta Constitutionalist.
MmLEDoEvILLE, Nov. 4, 1895.
Not much business was done in either branch of the
General Assembly except the Inauguration of Governor
sehley which took place this day at ~ o'clock The
following is the Inaugural Address Of Gov Schley
Feitoto Citizens Of he Senate and
House Of Representatives:
appear before you, the Representatives the People
topledge myself By the solemn of all sanctions TO
the faithful performance of the duties Of the station to
which have been called consideration of the ardu-
nature of,hose duties and Of my mperf ctons
it will readily be supposed exciies in my the live
Hest soicitude. Nothing could allaY but
that, whatever may be the event, shall least
not have been wanting honest devotion of my best
faculties to the good OF my country.
The appreciation of my conduct heretofore as public
servant implied by the suffrage of fellow in
raising me TO the highest and most responsible office in
the State; to Of great consolation and will
increase my exertions TO fulfil their expectations
tain their confidence. And avail myself of the coca
sion presented to declare the deep of graft
tude feel for the honor conferred proceeding as does
from the deliberate and tranquil act of reend
people.
In this as in every Democratic Republic the deega-
ton of political power necessarily determined by the
prePonderance Of parties but office bestowed the
incumbent Is the uncuonary, not Of part but of the
whole community. TO all my fellow citizens, owe an
impartial exercise Of authority with which have been
entrusted; and especially those by whose par
tal confidence have been chosen. They have made
the Governor not OF party, but Of State; aud
should dshonor them not less than myself by being
thing else.
In the administration of the powers and duties con-
fded to me- shall anxiously endeayor 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 our guidance,
and which, fairly and nieigenuy illustrated, and no.
nesy observed, cannot fail to the Just end of all
government, the FREEDoM and PRosPERlrY Of the peo-
The desire comprehend and fulfil these obligations
is the common feeling Of cogntry; but the vague
of language and the diversity Of human intellect
and sectional interests them at times to be differ
emily understood and lead to the formation Of parties Of
both principle and policy. Political parties bseeS on
institutions, are sautary in Republic. They have
tendency 10 insure faithful administration Of the 90
vernment, because honest collisions Of opinion teupe
Fately urged awaken interest and excite an inte
gence, conducive 20 tle general welfare.
lhe people Of Georgia united or nearly So in op
position to that doctrine offree consirucon,oi the Fede-
fal Constitution, from which have sprung ntefnal ion.
provementa moneyed corporations and protective tariffs,
but they differ, and the great Of them honestly and
petrioteally, 70 the mode Of redress. That portion
whose opinions do not represent BlaiDian, under
Stand them that the several States composing the Fede
gal Union, have never parted from atom Of their
ysgny and that any Of them may by virtue Of such
goyereigpty arrest the execution Of any Jaw Of Con-
gress, deemed, by such States unconstit6tiopsl
To these opinions another portion our
known as the Union Republican Party, Of which pro
fess to be member, object They ibnk there are no
remedies kRo'on 10 do C0nstion but cbanQe Of MON
Of change Of representatives, and believe that remon
STRANGE and the bailobox oaqnot long be unaysliog
whore discussion is free suffrage general the right
INSTRUCTION cherished, apd The republican doctrine
Of maoritiea so universal
10 tie wide range Of human contingencies and mfr.
mites, y s possible, though trust barely co. that the
General Government jmagnifyipg ts powers, and for.