The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-12-02
THE GOyERNoR,s MEssSeE.

either, IN whole or in part to our readers, and
in the meantime, will give q brief synopsis Of
Its leading suggestions. 1t is we'll written
State Paper, presenting a clear and concise
statement of the views of the Executive, upon
the various subjects of State and Federal poll
cy, and offering many valuable suggestions.
The Governor announces certain carliIa,
principles, which in his opinion should govern.
the action of the Legislature, to wit-to collect
no more taxes than are necessary for tho eco.
nomical admin nistration of the government, and
to provideeas soon as possible for the OK.
tinguishment Of the public debt 80 that the
people may be forced to leave the State, to
avoid the burdens Of taxation. Though our
taxes are less than in many Of the new States,
it should be remembered. that their ability to
mako better crops enable them to sustnin heavier
taxation.
The Banks are reported to be in sound and
healthy condition. AS remedy against the sus.
pension of specie payments, the Governor re
commende, in that event. that the best ;lan
be, to put them Immediately into liqui
dation, and compel them to close business until
new charters are obtained, open 10 oil who NAV
choose to subscribe, as when the Banks were
nFss ST., chartered. -
The work OH the new State House is repre-
sentcd, as progressing with as much rapiLity
as practicable, and the beauty. elegance and
durability ofthe structure Is commended. The
disbursements of the past year amount to s34s,-
O44.27 and'an appropriation Of S40O, 900 is re-
comnender for the present year.
In reviewing the militia during the past sum-
mer the Governor found great disinclnation
to perform militia duty,-so much so in some
places that it was difficult to organize Court
Martial TO try defaulters. AS the whole sub
Ject has received the exarninat ion of q m ilitarv
Commission, who will report to the present
session of the Legislature, the Gov ernor makes
no recommendation on,the subject.
The Governor thinks that the existing law,
OF the State. are generally wise and salutary
and require fewalterations or amendments. lie
suggests however that a breach of trust. should
receive heavy punishment-as great if not
greater than larceny.
1he substitution of a small tax in the place
OF days work on the road is recommended aa
a means Of keeping the roads in better order,
and as In all respects preferable to the present
system.
Some uniform rule for the treatment and
management of prisoners is suggested. There
should be distinction made between imnrison
ment for crime and Imprisonment for safe keep-
ing.
An alteration in the law is recommended. so
A to require every one who owns farm, with
any number of negroes to reside thereon. the
the whole year round, or to keep some white
person constantly on the place.
The GovsEhor recommends, some modifica-
tion Of the law in relation to the Normal School
for the instruction of female teachers. He sup.
gests that provision be made for the pavment
in whole or in part of the board of small mum.
Der Of girls from each District to be selected
by the delegation or in some other satisfactory
way.
The Lupatis:Asylum is represented to be in
. honrishing condition and a further appro.
prlation OF $50, 900 is recommended to complete
new Centre Building.
The South Carolina College and the Military
Academies receive favorable mention. and are
recommended to the liberal patronage of the
Legislature.
on Me3sgRject of Federal Relations the Gov
ern9rstransmits the resolutions of the State of
Vermont, affirming. the right of Congress to
exclude Slavery from the Territories, and to
exclude it in the District of Columbia These
RESOLUTIONS embody not only the sentiments
OF Vermont. but all the non -slaveholdinp
stateH! andclearl y indicate an approaching cri-
SIS in the destin les of the South. South Caro-
lima 81 ould commit herself TO no Ptesident;al
:. ssspir ant. but she should use every exer-
''on to secure the united action, and cordial co.
operation of the South. lin the case of the tri
umph of Black RepublicSaism. If we cannot
OBTAIN equality in the Union we are we'll aba
70 maintai our independence out of it and to
LAY the foundations of glorious southern Con
federacy. w.