Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-12-22

supervision of the INSTITUTIONS y. -:.i.iha. i,
and the command and inspection of militia,
his most responsible duty is the discreet ex.
erris. of his interposition, in tempering any
undue rigor, in the enforcement Of the penal
Inv.
1t is scarcely necessary to advert to the
Importance of proper attention to those
institutions which the State has established
for the Improvement Of education. shall
regard it as one of my most pleasing func-
,ions, to do my part in the discharge of this,
our common duty. And if can contribute,
in any degree, to raise the standard, or en-
tend the benefits of these wise establishments,
shall regard myself as richly rewarded for
the most anxious efforts.
\ proper attention to the organization OF
the Militia is also an Indispensable part OF
my public duty; and if we cannot expect to
render our citizen soldery equal to those
trained in the severe school of military life,
we may yet do most important service in
keeping up such a system, as will at once
| remind our couhtrymen that they may ono
dav have to take their place in the field, and
will keep us acquainted with the resources
OF the State.
The Constitution requires Of me to take
care that tie laws be executed in mercy;
and to this end clothes me with the power
of pardon and repricvc. In my view, this
by no means permits me TO indulge my own
feelings in the general administration Of
Justice. The cxpcdicncy OF any law is en-
cusively a qucs1sn for the Legislature.
The correctness of the conviction must rest
with the tribunals of the country. In un-
dertaking, therefore, TO arrest the course of
the law, the responsibility Of intcrpcsng re.
mains entirely viii, myself 1t is only in
those rare instances, in which, consistently
with the efficiency Of the general law, aud
without lmpairing its sanction, pardon
may be extended, that this power ought, as
| conceive, to be exercised; and to these
will strictly confine myself.
For two years, gentlemen. the authority
is delegated to us, to administer the affairs
of this commonwealth. 1t is noblc trust,
and one which is attended with gravest re-
sponsibilities. Possessing myself, neither the
rare gift of great abilities, nor d large politi'
cal experience, shall rely with confidence
upon that prudence, wisdom, and patriotism
which have always characterized your re
spcctivc bodies. We live in a period Of ou'
history, free from cabal and faction at home
and are blessed with institutions honorcd fol
their antiquity, and made sacred by the ap
proval Of generations ofw wise and good men
Except those gradual notifications Of law
which time and change Of circumstance al
ways render necessary, your action, by every
dictate of wisdom, should be Of character
purely conservative.
Happily for us, we live under consttu
tion, in which every local interest is blende,
and harmonized by judicious adjustment
and whilst it allows to every ciizeii TIL
largest liberty compatible with order, all
gives all due effect to popular conviction
: also affords an adequate representation t
the refinement, Intelligence, and property @
the country. II to these advantages, yo
add higher standard of popular educatio,
il so as to extend proper encouragement t
Z those liberal pursuits, which elevate the n;
t lional character; and to apply science t
. Agriculture and the useful Arts, and as