Holly Springs gazette., 1850-01-18

short period since its formation, and the
limited Investigations which it,has made,
has nevertheless discovered in the imme-
diate vicinity, vast beds of mari, posses
sing highly fertiliz,ng properties and also
extensive mines of gypsum, known AS
plaster of Paris of the purest quality. Its
value as a plaster for buildings and as a
superior fertiizing agent, when applied,
to exhausted soils, is well known. While
we have, at great expense, been import
ing this article from the eastern States, il
is believed, an inexhaustible supply of
the same article was at nome. Extensive
mines of iron ore of the best quality
and an earth supposed to be porcel ain,
have been discovered in the northern
portions of the State. The Importance
of developing our resources, and of pro-
noting the interests Of science, demands,
as think the favorable consideration of
the legislature, and the prosperous state
of our finances indicate this as a propi
tious period for commencing work
that promises incalculable advantages to
the State. !.
The great cause Of. Education should,
as it doubtless will; receive due consd
citation by the legislature. | herewith
transmit the report.qf the Secretary OF
State, who is ex,oflcio General School
Commissioner, to which | invite your
particular attention. 1t will be perceiv-
ed that the results OF the common school
system adopted by the legislature in 1916,
If not a total failure, has fallen far short
OF the expectation of its friends. 1t is
apparent that more efficient system
must be adopted, or the permanent in
tere sts Of education must languish. 1t is
generally admitted, in this country, that
intelligence and virtue form the iounda,
ton on which alone we can rely for the
support and perpetuity of our tree nsti-
tutions. Our government, being the ex
ercise of the popular will, to preserve it
from anarchy and destruction, it must be
guided and controlled By an enlightened
public opinion. In this country, every
freeman is politically equal, and, so far
as the elective franchise is concerned in
the administration of the governmen: G.
qually shares the power and responsible
ties ofcontrolling the destiniesof his coun-
try! So long, therefore, as the masses
are ignorant or vicious, our institutions
are in danger. But while the, want oiintel;
ligence in the masses subjects us to dan
ger, BY an unwise exercise of the right o.
, suffrage all experience shows that liberty
: is equally exposed to peril by ambition,
and corrupt men, who, by means Of thei
, education, have obtained AN undue in
, dnepce over the ignorant multitude. II
, follows that general system of education
embracing all the children of the country
having for its object not only their in
structlon in literature and sciences, bu
f the inculcation of the principles of ,
pure morality ARE essential to the preser.
walton of our rights and liberty. In thi.
I view of the subject, every citizen is in
/ terested in the education not only OF hi;
{ own family, but in that of all the children
e of the state. The children of the poor
S as well as tho rich, the uneducated, a,
1 we'll as those who have enjoyed the
e lights of science, will soon be the severe
J, igns ofthis country, and the arbiters o
r its destiny Every citizen, therefore, a
f he regards the welfare OF his country, a
$ he desires the perpetuity of our invalua
If bic Institutions, and The elevation Of tn,
a human race in all that is valuable il
Il knowledge and exaulted in virtue, shou
# cheerfulIy submit 10 such contributions 70
these laudabe objects as may be requiredb b
wise and equitable legislation. If we intend t
perform our duty to ourseves,to our country
y and to posterity, we must abandon halfway
I, temporizng policy. and recommend, as i
: my Judgment the wisest policy after ascel
II tanning what available RESOURCES we pessesS
IS TO supply any deficit that may be required
o carry out general system oIcommon scho(
education, by tax upon the persons an
a property olall the ciiizeps ofthe state.
/ | have no official report, showing tn
! condition and prospects of the State Tn
e iversity, but am advised that its spcoes
d so far, is such as to inspire the hope tha
|. it will be an object ofjust pride to ou
% citizens, and merit the fostering care {
h the Legislature.
Y By the existing law, widows are allow
Z ed doweiin the real estate of their de
Is ceased husbands, and one years supper
S. from the effects OF their personal estate
c This benificent provision, in the case. {
IS nsovent estates, protects the helplps
rs widow and orphans from absolute penu
}. ry; but, if the wife die first, upon tn
IS death of the insolvent husband, the LAY
d makes no provision for the orphans o.
: of the estate. The creditors may stri
y them of everything, and turn them owe
,f to the cold charities Of the world. Ire
h comnend the passage of a law reservia
e portion of the estates Of decedents fc
it the support and education Of their orpha
l. children.
i The Surveyor Generals Office, atJac,
= son, being abolished, by an order OF tn
n Department at Washington, drecte
! the books and papers of the, Office to b
l. deposited with the Secretary Of Stat,
d | recommend the passage ola law desie
Z mating some officer totake charge of thel
"a .,Eo.n oo,t;Goatns nov kh rhrhivnI |