The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-12-05

.",c Hes s,ecpeu " put one dollar at my q s 20
sal; independent Of $4,000, for the purchase
ana distribution of arms, and 5000, the
amount that was IN the treasury, to the cred
it ofthe fund, for the same object, under tho
act OF ~, have expended, aud contracted to
pay for muskets, rifles, swords, and musket
accoutrcments, $4,000 of the appropriatou
for "milItary contingencies"
Having received from the War Department
the quota OF this State for ~ '4S and the
present year, there have been deposited in
tue Arsennls, acquired from that source, and
oy purchase, since the commencement ofmy
administration, the number and character OF
arms specified in exhibit A.
ne Cleaned muskets, of which the mum.
Der is, ProPortiohally very large, and those
That have always been in good order. show
'h9 aggregate that you will find in exhibit b.
Deducting the repaired guns, which arc
sui.aoic s 'or distribution, there will cxista de-
lclency OF arms in :he Arscnals, absolutely
te9u'Fea ior the public service, which, TRUST
VIII readily he supplied. or other military
weapons and materials, the number needed .
detailed in exhibit G, to which refer Won.
10 what extent it is advisable to distribute
the public arms among the people, is n oucs.
t'on submit for your decision. The repair
ca lnuskets and rifles are the only guns that
nave consented should be withdrawn from
the Arsenals, and to this rule, unless other
w'ue directed by the Legislature shall gen.
orally adhere.
In TO ascertain the opinion Of the Mi
mary nsoVeral points of deep public inter-
EST, l addressed circular To Major Generals
| OF the State, requesting to convene a board
| OF officers, IN their respective divisions, for
| the purpose Of answering certain questions.
| The replies of the Boards herewith forwar
dcd. Of such of their recommendations as
approve, and to which ask your notice, n
statement you will find in the paper marked
Nj. especially advise the adoption OF the fol-
lowing measures, viz:
lst The rc-cstablisIimcnt Of Baradc en-
campmcn,s, under such guards and restric
TONS as Will materially modify, if not pre-
vent, the supposed immoral tendency of such
asscmbagcs.
"a: That one Company Of Cavalry in each
luuic'ai district, to rendezvous at the Court
House. and one o! Infantry in each Rcpi.
ment' both armed and equipped for actna,
service, be organized into division, and
paced under the command Of a Moior Gen
era!, and officers OF their own selection; and
that to each regiment there be attached one
| company OF Artillery, in addition to the COM
Piny OF Flying Artillery in Charleston. The
DIVISION would cmbody over 600O men, The
IaVairy iorce is designed for 4 police guard
always ready for duty.
;}l. That with the consent Of The Civ
Council, the Magazine be removed from It's
prescn, site to tho Citadel square, with in the
corporate limits of Charleston.
4th. The City Council of Charleston nav.
ing onc-third OF the purchase money, that The
lot, The property ofDr. Waring, on the South
side Of the Guard House square, be bought
al a tar valuation, and that there be erected
thereon gun carriage rooms, and suitable
building Tor fixed ammunition.
ON. lhat, tor the purchase of arms NUM-
tsons OF war and to meet extraordinary eXpcn-
aiturcs' @oo,uUO be appropriated, and $780,
uoo Tor the contingent fund, subject 10 the
draft OF the governor.
AGRICULTURAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
In Stale so strictly devoted to
the culture of the earth as South Carolina, it
is surprising that no inquiry by the Constitu-
ted Authorities has ever been instituted TO as
certain her agricultural resources, and indi
rcctiy her capacity for commercial and manu-
featuring enterprise. OF this knowledge,
easily acquired, and important, If its true in
terest be consulted, to every class in society,
proo"nIy not one member is accurately pos
sessed 1t is from this cause mainly, thar
only about 2,o9O,0OG of near 20,OOO,OOO of
acres OF our arabic grounds, are annually i'm
t'lth; that TO the best soils the plough is a
stranger; that the intrinsic value Of the pine
lands comprchcndng, over {, 600, 600 of acres.
Is unapprccated; and that the swamp region,
OF !ooo square miles, generally we'll adapted
!" .iic l'iost valuable crops, continues unsub-
lcc!ed 10 'ria' OF Its productive powers Is
II therefore, Wonderiullhat the spirit of emf
a
sections o! The State should retrorade. or re-
main stationary in population; and that feel
lhg o disqu'etness has been generated, which
time, unless the circumstances that cvis, ;s
incapable OF subduingi If full and authentic
information, for their guidance, were in posses.
SION OF the people, The prominent motive b ,inr
wthdrawn, but would elect to dissolve the
tie tiat connects them with home, kindred
and friends.
IL IS personally known to me, that there
are millions OF acres OF fertile highland, suita
DC 10 ilie richest crop OF the world, still I'm =
stalc oi nature; that were, from cXhas,iou, ey
tehsVc tracts have been aba ndoned, the means
OF rcsuscIiation are at hand; and that an i'm.
mense area OF swamp and low ground, value
less IN It's present condition, is ready 10 re-
ward The efforts OF ordinary industry. Nv
late tour through the Northern districts had
convinced me, that whilst the railways and
other roads, in the progress of construction,
VIII effect a radical change in our agricultural
habits and PRACTICES, they will introduce the
people OF the middle and lower countries 10 n
region unsurpassed for the mangle d beauty
and grandeur OF its mountain scenery, pur,y
OF water. nVigoratIng atmosphere, and for the
various purposes of extensive and profitable
farming. and other industrial occupations.
TO ascertain with correctness lhe resources
OF country winch a hencticent Beng has SO
prodigaIly endowed, is among the paramount,
duties OF the representatives of tie people.
Their development and improvement, when
asceralned. might properly be entrusted TO the
people themselves.
AS inseparablc from the enterprise, should
the wisdom of the Legislature determine 10
prosecute ill., recommend the careful colcc-
toh OF statistical information on all the branch
es OF industry. by the possession of facts and
materials. lucluly arranUed and