The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-12-22

! VI ou' "'"'S III Sohq"efIHB peace Win
the Republic of Mexico. But If we are
required 10 share only in the tolls and
suiieEngS, withou! leaping any of the
ady"S"ges or sharing III amy OF the glory
aud be treated as outside barbariaus, moi
worthy even OF a Christian nam,, we must
sever The connection peacefully, il we ma,
-forcibly, IT we must. This is all deem
1t necessary to say on this occasion in re.
gard 20 our federal relations.
The most important power couferre,!
upon the Executive, Is, Ia the language Of
! the Constitution, 10 grant repreves and
pardOms,' aud ii may be as well now to
indicates The course shall pursue in the
exercise Of this power. No petition for a
pardon will be considered unless it is ae
companied with the report OF the case bv
the presiding Judge and i'll EXAMINING
all tie circumstances, they must be of
such character as To satisfy my mind
that the ends of Justice will be better car.
RED out 10y Executive interpostIon, than
by the verdict Ui the jury. 1t is true. tba,
Tire Constitution directs that the Executive
shall take care that the laws be faithfully
executed III mercy, but he should re,nem-
bci that III being mcrciful to one, lie NAV
be cruel To many. The severity of a law
or Its dIsproporIIOn 80 the crime, is not a
valid Argument in favor Of Eyecu,iy
cIcmencv. 1t is the province OF the Lpris
iu'ure to make laws, and TO alter and
amen! them when thev arc cruel or de
irciNe, aud upon them rests the respou,i
"'i'y OF bad laws, and the court, Jury nor
executive have amy discretion in tic mat.
ter. 10 adopt any other principle. would
destroy al landmarks, and the iures of
the country would be virtually our law
mak,rs, To have their laws in turn set
aside 10y the Governor. Without detain
ny you any longer with details, it is sufii.
Gent 10 say that all lhe varied interests of
the State snail receive my undivided at
tent'on. On nil matters Of high pubic
Importance, | shall fortify my opinion and
action 10y the advice OF older aud wiser
men, and shall endcayor 10 remedy by dI'.
igence, Industry and zeal, nv defect OF
Judgment, ability and experience. Aud
IN conc1nH'"n, allow me 10 express my az
dent desire, tlat il oar generous rivalry,
during the present session Of the LeuisIa-
turr, no private friendship have been dis
tnrhcd no alienation of friends has taken
place but that like band OF brothers.
we shall AL unite in advancing the inter.
est, Promoting the welfare. and defending
the honor of our beloved South Carolina.
lis tNce!Isn:y was frequently interrup.
tel with exhibitions OF applause
Ihe Speaker Of the House, Hon. james
S'nons. deliscrl to the Governor elect
the usual oath:
l"n do so!emly swear, that you will
he faithful, and true allegiance bear, to
lac State of South Carolina, so Ionr As
YOU may continue n citizen thereof; that
YOU are duly qualified, according TO the
Constitution Of the State, to exercise the
office Of Goyernor, tha, YOU will, to the
best of your ability, discharge the duties
thereof, and that you will preserve, pro.
trct and defend the Constitution Of this
state and Of the United States
Mr.. Ieadon, as Chairman of the Com
mittee appointed 10 wait upon he Lieu
tenant Governor circt, then announced
that lac was present aud ready lo qualify.
Hon. Merr;ck +. Carn then took the
usual oath, which WAS administered to
Kim hy the Speaker, Hon. James Sinons.
The President of the Senate pro tenn,
Hon. + } Moses, taen called upon the
Senators To retire 10 their Chamber to re
celve the members of the House, and 10
deliver TO the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor tIeir commissions. The com
missions, signed 10y the President pro tenn.
OF the Senate, and tie Speaker Of the
House. were then delivered TO the respec-
tive officers in the Senate Chamber. -.
lligh Sheriff Dent, folIwed by the off.
GERS oi each House, and large concqnrse
"t citizens, proceeded to the balco,iy,
where the Governor aud Lieutenant Gov
ernor We're duly proclaimed. Three bear.
ty cheers were given, and the crowd
gradually dispersed.