Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-12-02

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neareat neighbour, The sister Republic Of
! Mexico,-a war, forced upon US by her
utter disregard of national obligations,
commenced by herself, most unnecessari-
ly, and which has, thus far, been attended
with humilialing reverses 10 her arms, ac.
companied with The loss Of extensive States
aud Provinces, while it has been most sig
nalIy successful and glorious on our part.
Nevertheless, we cannot but lament the
continuance of a contest, which, Of necos
sity, compels US 10 inaicl The scourge Of
invasion on our enemy, the caIamities OF
which. however mildly conducted, must
always be- Distressing. and the very auc-
ceases Of which will infuse new and dam
gerous tendencies, inlo our people, end,
perhaps, hew and dangerous elements into
the administration of our governmonr,-
leading Us into wars aud conquesls. away
from that peaceful policy by which our
constitution is to DO preserved. and the
permanent prosperity and greatness of our
country most effecualIy secured. The ef-
forls made by our government to procure
peace, by rendering The olive branch 10
Mexico. at the very moment when our ar
mics. flushed with victory and elated with
The most glorious triumphs, were ready 10
he precipilaled upon her territories, were
wise, well timed. and in all respects, such
as became powerful aud magnanilnous ma
ton. The honor OF our country denands'
since Mexico has refused TO negotiate. lha,
she shall be n. '7 10 feel the fall force oil
our power. audi the war shnll be pro-
secuted with the utmost vigor. Ict, can
MOI bur indulge the nope, Ina, she may lie
awakened TO an early and just sense Of her
true condition. and tia, This unhappy con.
test, between sneishborins republics. br
broush! to speedy and honorable 'ermlu-
aliou.
1t il with pleasure and satisfaction that
turn from lhetconiemplalion Of so painful
a subject, and proceed TO The discharge Of
lhe duties incumbent upon me. OF making
such suggestions as / may deem important
to the nteres,s.of our beloved State, and
laying belores You such informolI"n, in
relation TO hef'idiernal affairs, her moral
aud physical co1dil on.--concernlns which
it becomes youaas the Representatives, oil
The people, strictly 10 enquire.
AS matter ofthe highest consequence,
permit me Ilers1o call your attention to
ihe all im portant subject of Educaliou.---
The srYsimSierfect. and, / might almost
Under St,icst our Ffeel
SStfioSIs ays a, pressuE cot darfed, caitss
loudly for legislative interference, aud 1
beg leave TO refer your honorable body TO
my annual communication Of The last
Session in relation to this subject. and, as
closely connected with il, 10 urge The APP
poirrment OF an officer. whose duty il shall
be 10 exercise direcr and visiant super
intendency over this department.
Subseuueur observation has tended 10
strengthen aud confirm the former lavo-
rable impressions which | expressed III
regard 10 the Military academies, both in
Charleston and Columbia, and earnestly
invoke for them your care and protection
as nurseries, in which not only lhe hahIls
and duties of The soldier are acquired, but
the substantial advantages of solid and
useful education. Toe much praise can.
no, be accorded to the Superintendent and
Professors, for the manner in which their
duties have been perfurmed, and the per-
feet order and decorun which have been
maintained in these institutions during the
past year
r am reioiced To have it in my power
IN s,atc That one of the fdyorite and cher
ished objects of the Lesisla'ure,-lhe
Sou,h Carolina College, which has sent
forth. into every portion Of the State. SO
many we'll insrrcled citizens, 10 add her
rcnown, and sustain her high reputation,
is in az hnurishlng condition as its
warmest friends could desire. The ad-
minis,ratop of It's accomplished President,
aided and sustained by the combined et-
forts of the very learned Faculty with
which he is associated, has been dlstln.
ouisbed BY The most gratifying results, and
we NAV well entertain the hope, that
few wears ouly will be necessary, with a
wise and judicious expenditure OH your
nar,, TO place it among the first class, in
the rank of those literary institutions w hlcil
enrich and adorn our country. The mu'
ni6cent liberalily of distinguished citizen
oropr State, has recently done much toI
this Institution, by the establishment oil
scholorsbip for the benefit of class o
young men, who might otherwise neVe
be able to obtain the advantages of col
tepiale education; and were anything, bu
the conciousness OF noble act, necessary
his reward will be fnund in the gratitude
Of those to be benefited by his generosity
and the thanks Of the whole Stale. Whil
upon the subjecl Of the College, | woul'
fespectfully suggest tina, new Professor
sbip-of Geology and AsrcuIture-b
created. as a most desirable and i,npor,aa
addition to those already established
thereby affording information on subject
closely connected with the industry an
pursuits Of large portion OF onr people.
would tnrn your attention likewise t
The gratifying fact, that the spirit of tn
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