The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-01-21
Gov. Stones Inaugural
Address.

Assuming the Executive Office, at a
momeutous period in public affairs, I
have taken the oath prescribed by the
Constitution, under full sense Of the
grave obligations imposed. Profoundly
grateful for the confidence of generous
and patriotic people, with humble reli-
ance on Him who has guided us through
many trials, shall endcavor to meet
their just expeditions, by an earnest and
faithful discharge of the duties assigned
me.
The duty of communicating to the
General Assembly the condition OF the
State, as required by the Constitution,
and recommending such measures as may
be deemed expedieut, for legislative ac
tion, more properly belongs to the out
going Executive, whose official connec-
ton with the affairs of government for
term of years has afforded to him the
benefit of that observation and expert.
ence necessary to proper understanding
of the various measures demanded by the
general welfare.
The recent message Of my predecessor
furnishes you the necessary information
concerning the condition and affairs of
the State, during his official term; and is
so specific in its recommendations that |
need do but little more. on this occa-
sion, than express my concurrence in the
suggestions therein contained, and ask
for them your favorable consideration.
Representing, as you do, the different
portions of the State, and being convcr-
SAINT with their wants and interests, your
aggregated Information and joint coun,
sells will enable you to perceive and read
lily comprehend every material subie
which may demand your action. In our
zeal to advance the public Interests,
however, we should bear in mind that
multiplicity Of legislation is neither wise
nor cxpcdient. Innovation is not always
reform. And experience has abundantly
demonstrated that the utility of laws, to
great extent, depends upon their GER
tainty; and that frequent changes, in es
tablished rules, are source of great in.
convenience, and productive Of less good
than mischief
The subject of finance and revenue,
common schools, militia. currency. the
practice Of the coarts, and county gov
eminent, arc Of primary Importance to
the State, and should receive liberal
share Of your attention. But the various
laws now in force upon these subjects
have been 50 looy 10 operation and so
thoroughly tested that their defects, if
any exist, will be readily perceived. l
would recommend extreme caution in
their consideration, and advise no change
IN any Of them, unless demanded by OBJ
'ious utility and sound experience
From various sources my attention
has been earnestly invited to what, in
nc opinion of many, are cogent reasons
FOR changing our present form of county
government. The Supervisor system,
created by act Of the Eighth General
assembly, hes failed to command that
general satisfaction which its advocates
predicted and desired. The objections
urged against it are quite numerous, and,
apparently. substantial in 'heir charac-
ter. Those who desire change, express
system, whica has prevailed so long and
operated successfully in many Of the
older States, and if after due investiea
ton, any charge may be deemed advisa-
bic, | would recommend this system to
your consideration, as being the most
simple and practical of any that could be
adopted ! canno. assume the RESPONSE
bllity Ct recommending a change; for
the reason that nay observation of the
present system ha. been too much limit
cd to Justify me in entertaining salts
factory opinion as to the soundness Of the
objections urged against it, and | there
fore commond the entire subject to your
earnest and consderatr attention.
Your attention is invited to the expc
dency Of abolishing the Board of Edu
cation, created by Article TX, Of the new
This Board, in the ses
slons already held, has accomplished /.
much valuable labor, and to it are we
mainly indebted for the frame work of
our present admirable system of Common
Schools, which needs but little additional
legislation, to render it sufficiently com. |
prehenslve to meet the demands of our
educational interests for many years to
come. 1t is now thought the period has
arrived when this Board is no longer re-
CURED; and, that it can be abolished
without detriment to the public service.
The trainers of the Constitution evidently
contemplated, that after it's labor, in ma
turing permanent and satisfactory sys-
'em OF schools, should be completed, its
lt''lty, as separate department, would
|ermlnate. In view of this contingency,
The 10th section of this Article confers
upon the General Assembly the power,
after the year 1868, to abolish or re- or.
,anlzc the Board, and to provide fer the
educational interests of the State. in anv
'ther manner that to them shall seem
oest and proper. Should you concur in
he cxpediency of this measure, it will
30 necessary to create the office of Super.