Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-12-06

in attending the cncampments, and will
initiate the soldier into department Of
military affairs which it is somewhat inn
portant he should understand. |, will al
SO tend TO the better ordering Of the camp,
aud will facilitate theseniorcins of disci-
pline. Estimates are herewith submitted
Of the probable expense of this provision
which is, in my opinion, too small 10 be
weighed against its many advantages. 1t is
also very desirable for the perfccing Of
our military system; that digest should be
made of the Militia Laws, suited rather
for the instruction of officers than the refer
ence of lawyers. The Adjutant aud In
spector General presents "A combination of
education aud talent, especially well adap-
ted to such service. For this purpose
the Adjutant General might without ma
tcria prejudice to his other duties, be re
| lievcd for one year from attendance on the
reviews.
In regard to our fire arms and other mu-
niti0ns of war, circumstances have induced
me to institute ii thorough examination.
which has resulted in the conviction, that
| we should depend as far us possible Tor our
| supply of these articles on ourselves or on
sources within our control. I have the hon
or to submit 10 you report of u Board Of
Inspectors. appointed TO examine the arms
and ammunition belonging To the State, in
the Arsenal at Charleston. [, appears that
the ammunition obtained generally from a
broad is not to he trusted in,frcquenty con-
| tanning peas and corn, instead ofbuIl & buck
shot land the like frauds. The Muskets
-as well us those imported from England
and the North, as from the United States
tactories-are, for most part, good for uo,ll-
IN and fnnUaro,,o rNhn .ll ,l,,
have by my order been all broken up, and
full supply ofvcry superior quality has
been prepared by MIR. Charles Parker, of
| the Magazine Guard of Charleston; in re-
| gard 10 the arms, have been able to do no
thing more than exercise extreme vigilance
! in purchasing. 1t is due to the u. States
government to acknowledge that the OBJ
iectionable arms received from their lacto-
rles were promptly exchanged for Others.
These last have not yet been thoroughly
inspected, but there is reason to fear that
they are not much better than those re-
| turned.
The affairs Of the College are in a cou-
dilion TO fulfil the bes, wishcs of its friends.
This institution has exercised vast inllu-
cnce over the character of the Slate, and |
believe is destined TO be its palladium OIL
safety, amidst the popular con,motlous
which SO frequently agitatc all free States.
The knowledge acquired and the friend
ships contracted here. will be stronger thau
popular violence. Those who have form
ed good opinion of each other when thew
were associated together in the Intimacy of
uurcserved commune alton, will retain and
Cultivate spirit of libcraIity and forgive
ness, even in the heats of political hostili-
ty. Our wise and prudent ancestors could
not have devised IL more noble and cfiec-
tual means OF perpetuating their glorious
Influences over the destiuics Of their conn
try, than by the establishment of all insti-
tuition oi literature and science under the
fostering care of the State, in which their
plecepts would be valued, and their exam
piles appreciated. This institution should
he a primary object OF Stale policy and
popular pride. Ii is the institution of the
people, and for people. is there thew
must acquire "a. intelligence TO govern
themselves. The Legislature should nor
hesitate TO make any appropriation which
the Interests of the College NAV REQUIRE,
The number Of Students is rapidly ncrcas-
ing, and is now far beyond any precedent.
The present number is about I7U-aud il
will probably be necessary, before long, TO
make still further addition to the build
ings, for their comfortable accommodation.
The Library, though respectable, cunuo,
oe compared with several attached TO other
Universities in the United States Great
scholars and erudite writers must have ac-
cess TO lull Libraries, to make their labors
useful, aud their productions accuratc.-.
Inc state should take pride in atlordinu
this iaciiiiy TO them, by having library
winch Will give It an interest in the esrima-
ton OF posterity. aud in the eyes of inleli-
gent foreigners: with view of a,tainin~
this end. beg leave to recommend to the
Legislature an annual appropriation, for
the purchase of Books for the College Ii.
brary.
The Free School system, as at present
conducted, does not appear to fulfil the
benevolent purposes Intended to be effect
ted ny lis establishment. 1 would recon-
mend The appointment Of Board of
Commissioners TO inquire into this subject,
and report to the next Legislature.
1t Is the privilege Of an intelligent and
rirtuous people, that the force of ITS Ieeis-
lation may he diverted from the mere de-
fence Of the life and liberty ofthe citizen. ,o
the improvement of his property, and the
enlarsinS OF his means Of enjoying ltc.-
Amongst the noblest examples of This ex.
ercise of Legislative wisdom, stands the
splendid project of communication with the
west. Overlapping the barrier of the Blue
Ridge. Cost what it may, South Carolina
must achieve this work. Socially. com-
mercially, politically interesled as she is
in the concentration of southern interests
she bctrays herself if. she allows doubt IN
lang over Its success, or lags irresoIitc
while the prize is snalchcd by more viz
orous and cnterprizing hand. Her pros
perty is involved in it; her honor is boupd