The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-12-18

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statutory of nee against til. law OF the lind
To impart even the rudments uf q common
!orsooth, lie Was tl.cE. whit the recon-
!struc.td government ha. made it statutory
loil'hce to hinder or prevent any child in the
State. OF whatever color. from obtaining
common school educaii II. Nay, ne huvc
ven gone ful thtr. and demanded, by our
tconstitution, that tctir attendance ut school
b c)mpulso;y.
) The Superintendent of Education reports
that the pruRress aud SUCCESS u the school
systena has been greatly retarded by tho un-
satl :fIctory condition Of the inancus "f the
state, ana recommends that proper legisla-
tive action be taken Ito secure such appro.
priations as viii! cover past indebte dncss.
1t Is due to the State Treasurer that
should cay, that the entire proceeds OF the
saoredIy applied to the appropriation fol
common schools, as required by law q do
"a. sa,ien statement of which will bo fund i'll
Iillson does. that the school funds be appor-
TONED according to school attendance, az
tho CONSTITUTION directs. aud not according
10 scm"'aIti" sen, pop9tasion. as now apportioned
mon school eystem would be vastly i'm proved
and strengthened. were the Superinte ndent
OF Education given by law q more general
tanning TO his department in the various
Counties Of tho State. Tho devotion TO duty
and unrcmitting energy which have marked
his whole term OF Office in tho Inauguration
and successful development OF hitherto un-
tried experiment &n South Carolina, ci..itle
him to the gratitude and esteem OF all the
people or tie State.
MILITIA.
For the operation OF the Adjutant aud In
pectator-GencraPs department., refer YOU
to the interesting and maeterly report of that
officer, and invite your attention to tho great
Importance OF his suggestions and recon-
'mcndations. In clear, concise and logical
argument, he sets forth tho lack of apprecia-
iion Tor, and tho partial failure OF, our militia
system, and points out the amendments,
changes and notifications Of the law neces.
sary to perfect that system.
In most OF the Northern States, tho militia
o'rganizatiops org ere th' ''r'''e and the boaet Of
pletcly equipped. we'll disciplined, thoroughly
:onvereant With military tactics, and under
the command OF experienced officers, their
vaiue and importance as an ally Iof the Ma
the late "war between the States."
! In the organization Of the militia under
the new regime, there were many obstacles
ties to surmount. aud many untried pro-
b.ems to solve, which required time and
liberal outlay Of the public funds. It is un-
difficulties and problems to which refer. II
hae been the. .'oid, old story. told again." Of
unseemly pref judice, and hate and jealousy
towards tho newly enfra nohissd citizen by
G.
tho unreatrained growth Of the:e feelings
which begat and nurtured that common eeii-
timent among this class Of our citizens which
made hu kiuxism possible-screened from
justice the instigators and perpetrators of
inhuman crimes. and even apoloSized for
criminals on the ecore Of patriotism. ~ The
founders Of the organization above referred
20, evidently had for their object, in NAL
! treating and numbering the members of the
state militia. the ultimate overthrow Of q
political party which represents both the
state and National Governments, and the
dislntegration OF the elements OF which
would ave no protection for the weak and
the poor against the old. time encroachments
OF tho powerful and the wealthy.
lgests that proper legislative action be had
Iltully to uniform, arm and equip the regi-
nlents OF the National Guard in the cities Of
Charleston, Beaufort and Columbia.
may receive your attention. Favorable m on
ton is made by the .AGjutant and Inspector
General OF the integrity. diligence aid skill
nedy. take great pleasure in Joining in
thls commendation, by reason OF my personal
acquaintance with the constant aud arduous
iabors he is called upon to perform. truet
that the necessary appropriation will be
promptly made to insure the SUCCESS and
steady development OF our military system.
STATE HOUSE KEEPER AND STATE LIBRARIAN.
have the honor to transmit herewith the
annual report Of the State Librarian and
Keeper OF the State House and Grounds.
7 That valuable assistant OF the General AS
sembly, the State Library. is steadily i'm.
proving and growing larger yesp by year,
under the careful management a nd indcf fati.
gable energy and in dustry or Air. Feiuinger,
the officer III charge. l would suggest that,
as soon NJ the condition Of the finances of
The ST etc Will warraEt. d small appropria ton
be annually made for the purchase CT stand
AID worKs for this library. Your attention
Is respectfully directed to the condition Of
the 100! and lower II ,,i If the State House
AMI of he fence which once surrounded the
grounds. Their dllapidated condition and
nnseemly appearance daily meet .oureye.
trust that this sim pie reference may be suf.
icient to secure tie appropriation cf sma II
amount of money with which 10 place the III
It l.ast in partial repair.
STATE UNIVERSITY
Tie report OF the Board Of Trust OF the
State University has not yet rcsclied me, nor
have l received the reports Uf the various
members of ;lic Faculty ot the said institu.
non. Doubtless these reports will b., here
alter transmit cd to your honuraU.c bodies
and from them you will he able 10 ascertain
the status and condition of the several ce-
partments and OF the preparatory schun..
During the present ycur seyt raj ut tho
professors connected With tho Univ rsiiy
deemed it proper to resign tn, i. positions in
.hat institution Of learning. aud Tho ir rcsig-
nations were promptly acceptt d by the Board