The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-11-17
Gov. Johnson's Inaugural Address.
Senator's aud Representatives..

Senators aud Representatives.:
In assuming the duties of the executive office. trust
duly appreciate the high and solemn responsibilities
which they impose Ny profound gratitude for this dis
unguished evidence OF the popular confidence is equaed
only by unieigned distrus OF my ability redeem them
Both thank funess and dtiience consplre TO make
humble and cautious. bring to the TASK however, the
zeal Of earnest patriotism, and the faith OF confident
lance upon Divine assistance to direct in path OF
WELDON, JUSTICE and mode alton"
Self representation is the first great law Of our nature
Government is lis out birh-ihe organic form which il
Celebrates for itself as the instrument of its power for
the protection OF communities The object OF such pro-
lection. both for the individual and the social man is 10
live that he may be ee and be free that he NAV pur-
sue happiness Happiness is 10 be found in the unfold
ing and cultivation OF moral and intellectual being in
connexion with the rational enjoyment of all the sources
OF comfort, refinement and luxury with which the
bouni.ial Creator has enSowed the Kingdoms of Nature
Its perfection Is the attainment OF The best and purcst
state OF civilization. This, then is The proper ultimate
end OF govefamen.-to elevate man 10 the highest civil
lZaiOn OF when he is susceptible Hence il is the i'm
peralive duty OF those 10 whom admnis,ra alton is con-
hded 70 ascertain The means within their CONTROL and
how they are TO be employed in order 10 promote the de-
Ia monarchy. where the will of one man is supreme
the machinery OF government may be kept in motion
without calling into requsition the popular mind and
heart The sovereign thinks and acts for the ration If
ne De wise and viruous, The people well governed
and Tor the mere purposes of government they need
be educated But system rests upon an entirely df-
Iereni principle II assumes that The people capable
OF sefgoveinmen. each man a portion of the SOW
ere'gny, and, 10 The extent OF his individual influence
this assumption is not based upon any Inherent capacity
for government, attribute OF man IL presupposes
intelligence TO understand his rights and virtue TO give
tna intelligence proper direction Hence public educa-
uon and morality, enlightened intellect and cultivated
heart. are indispensable to the our pol,ca
system. They are the main pillars on which the siruc-
lure 70 Dnt let them be substituted by ignorance and
vice, and the fabric will tumble ruins.
~ THIS consideration add The reflection that edu-
caiiA The most potent means for the rapid develop
neats high cviiizasion-ihe proper end of govern
meD.-- no. obvious aud imperative is the obligation 10
IoNef It's diffusion among The people with iiberaty
c. Lme nsuTae with ils importance and lbe unn
--sDes which II procnes The cause of public eduea
Won Is emphAfcaiiy The OF State Ii address.
lss 70 every noble iseiing OF our hearts IT, PATRIOTS
We desire The perpetuy If free iBsa,ions-if a.
poIanthropisis would gladden. The children OF power
" with The s0nbsams OF science, elevate them 10 useful
citizenship, and piess 10 Their lips The cup intellectual
happiness, n pleads with urgency and paihos th a,
should awaken every generous impulse.
The natural Resources of Georgia are almost bound
iees NO spot upon toe globe embracing equal area
OF territory affords richer field stronger incentives
TO enterprise every branch OF labor and in every pur
SUIT Reaching from the southern spur of the AIegha
mes nearly ts The oamy verge OF perpetual spring she
possestes almost every variety OF soil and climate aud
thus invited TO the cultivation OF every product req
BY the necessities craved by the luxury OF mankind
Hence agriculture should be losiered II ia the support
oil every other art, feeds and clothes the worId and en-
srgizes ~ commerce with the blood OF life. Fertile val
ley and barren mills alike demand the highest
OF ito skill to preserve the from exhaustion and fer
n1e the Other 80 That both shal yield the greatest pos
sibe reward TO well-difecied industry
In endless variety and exbaustess supply the orea
slumoer In The bosoms OF hills and mountains All
that required enlightened enter prise 10 NAL them
available or The mulufom uses Of human life. In their
dormancy they worthless but roused by the magic
touch OF industry, they will bring to the State wealth.
prosperity, and power
But who does perceive that the successful dey,op
ment oil these natural educated mind
ensIeuc enterprise directed by The skill of science and
philosophy What but science shall anayze our soils,
point out the mode OF their fertilization, and test their
capacity for production What but science shall de-
eot me location OF ores and minerals and explain the
oest metnod OF approprang them TO the wants OF soce
yf What but science shall measure the motive power
Oh the waterfall 10 propel machinery Ii is the lamp 10
gu,oe 10 every department OF labor and art, Without
,nausiy .ois and gIoPes IN Cimmerian darkness and
scacey gains is daily bread by the sweat of its brow
10 II not then, mistaken economy that Georgia has 40
long dispensed with State geoiogs, and agricultural
CHEMIST charged with the duty TO investigate her re-
and TO direct The energies and capital OF our neo
pie 10 their Development =.
We have just reason to be proud of our advancement,
IN achues Tor rapid transport and travel Their success
has removed the pejudIces which for time impeded
tne,r consuuclon, and gives auguy of the prosperity
and glory with which they are destined to crown our
State Whilst, therefore, we should not lose sisb, Of
wise economy. we should be prompted BY liberal fore
cas-! 70 ioser our system Of internal improvements in
every legitimate way II will hasten the development OF
our resources augment the value OF our lands hx our
population, and strengthen our social bonds
Inc western and Atlanta railroad is a magnificent
monumen OF me wisdom OF its projectors and The pa,r-
Otto libera OF the people, who have cbeeTloIv horne
tne expense OF It's construction II 10 an honor to the
S.a's. ano under proper MANAGEMENT it is destined to
empty INTO her lap The riches OF the great western val
leys II has cosl five millions OF doars Ii is the com
mon property OF the peopethe result OF their common
adventure and enerpfse-aDd, therefore, neither poi.
cal party should assume its exclusive control Ali have
the right TO demand that il shall be so managed AZ To
yield the and afford the cheapest and most
equitable facilities Tor the transport OF their earnings 10
market II 10 as unjust IL mpolltic that te fortunes
shall be compelled TO abide the fluctuations of par,v II
IL the duty OF the legislature. in its wsdom 10 adopt
some plan which will place it's administration beyond The
reach Of this Ackle influence
WIN these subjects are intimately connected the me
enane arts With us, they have Jagged far behind all
o.net branches Of industry. Compara tiveIy how little
Oh nVehuve genius have we exhibited How few Of
wi 1872 sous engage IN their pursuit How little do
App.o,." skii All taste in their exscaton WHY'S
NV = ~ because, with us, they are 30 seldom con
ns.'tu "l suuessd mind; and tins again s the result
isse sentiment, winch assigns the mechanic rank
IN the social scale, inferior To ,hose tho enga-. in
industrial pursuits This subject ia sc.rcsi, s.oaJ !;
Importance 10 any other Can no,hipy 10 A. =, 49,.
the mechanic ffom obscur,,y and laa
their msriied dignity l-nohng 10 render the s,,r.,.
TO genIss and educAlonl III This be accomnlshd !,
Will reveal inventive genus and open new chann.l. ~,
labor and capital. II will fiji towns and v,iIasss
with the sound OF the hsmmtr and The mos,c OF MACH
merry, and substitute for dapdaon aud decay comiorta
Die dwellings. tbrlft and prosperity
IN resms, therefore, that the establishment of we'll
dsss.sd sy.,em OF public educston he development OF
our oonndiess agricultural aud mineral RESOURCES the
complexion OF our schemes OF internal the
prorsT administration OF the Western and Atlanta rail-
rosn, ana Tue encouragement OF the mechanic arts de-
mahd ,ne immediate and earnest but judlcous coosdera
pon on the guardians OF the Common ealth They are
subjects which require wisdom council and prudence