The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-01-16
The Governors Message.

an analysis of the message with only such
comments as may be demanded to show that
any particular recommendation is clearly and
palpably wrong. And before going further
we take occasion to say that it is wholly un-
necessary for the Governor OF State, un-
less for unworthy party reasons, to dwell so
fondly upon the power and glory OF the
Union. The United States is our country,
and President Grant is our President, but
we look to Governor Moses for information
regarding South Carolina alone. The affairs
OF the State are quite enough for one man
TO discuss. Nor is what Governor Moses
saws, especially upon the subject OF the Fede-
raj finances, borne out by the deliberate
opinions Of the abest dsinterested thinkers
in the land, who look upon Secretary Bout
we'll as bungler whose financial projects,
notwithstanding his bold disregard OF the
law, have utterly failed. We now pass to
those recommendations of Governor Moses
| which need no explanation, and commend
themselves at once to public approval.
These are: That the State <colored) Orphan
Asylum be literally supported; that State
Normal School (as required by the constitu-
tion) be established by act OF Assembly. to
take effect after the close OF the next fiscal
wear, and that the school be in connection
with ClaHin University; that farm OF one
hundred acres pc bought anu nttuohea TO
the State Penitentiary; that vaccination be
made compulsory; that persons interfering
with or obstructing the Inspector OF Phos-
pilates, in the discharge OF his duty, be guilty
OF a misdemeanor, and that all phosphate
companies be required to make sworn
monthly reports, to the Comptroller
General, of the quantity OF rock dug
and mined; that an appropriation be
made for the support OF the State
University; that the militia, being (although
armed only in part) sufficient to meet any
emergency, remain as it is; that the "anton
killing of insectiyorous birds be punished by
fine and Imprisonment; that the salary OF
the judges be increased; that the jury law
be amended 30 that jurors may be drawn
whenever necessary; that liberal support
be given to the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asy-
Ium; that O legal remedy be provided for
persons whose lands may be Injured by the
overflow Of water-ccarses consequent upon
the erection OF mill dams.
The remaining recommendations OF the
Governor require notice at greater length.
They are:
l. That attendance at school be made
compulsory, as provided by the constitution,
and that increased facilities be given to
popular education. We desire, as strongly
as Governor Moses can do, that the people,
one and all, have the opportunity OF obtain
ing plain education at the public expense,
and we do not object to compulsory attend
ance at school; but Governor Moses over
looks the fact that, in South Carolina, the
proportion OF non-taXpayers to taxpayers Is
80 large that tax equal in amount to that
levied in other States, OF equal population,
would be oppressive beyond endurance.
And the tax Is OF no value unless the teachers
be conscientious and well-instructed. We
still think that s3OO,0OO is as much as the
people can afford Tor schools this year, and
it would be we'll il Governor Moses Insisted
upon some legislation to compel the pay
ment OF the poll-tax levied for educational
purposes. 1t is the only tax which falls
upon blacks and whites alike, and the blacks
do not pay it. The poll-ta1 should produce
at least $4,000 a year; making school
fund Of s3SO,OOO
2. The Governor advises that an ample
tax be at once levied for the support of the
Lunatic Asylum. Why cannot that asylum
be supported out OF the fifteen mill State
and County tax now in course OF collection
Surely there is not to be fresh tax for each
claimant?
3. The Governor recommends, with the
view OF encouraging immigration from the
North, that persons who immigrate to the
State prior to March l., 1875, and go to work
UPON Luo sui, Sldl lSOCAfO loi WV COL o q
bonus equal to the State and county tax
| upon their lands and farm buildings; that a
Commissioners Of Immigration be appointed.
who shall travel and lecture in the North,
explaining the advantages OF South Caro-
lima as a home for the immigrant. The pro-
posal is good one, but it is difficult to be-
lieve that there is not "a nigger on the
"fence" somewhere.
4. The explanation given by Governor
Moses OF the errors, incongruties, uncon-
slitutionality and opr-esslveness OF the Code
Of Procedure and the Revised Statutes is
clear and conclusive. His recommendation
is that three persons be appointed to revise
and simplify the Code and the Statutes, at a
cost OF $4,000; provided that the work
shall be completed in one year.
s. The Governor recommends that all
cotton and woolien manufactures establish
ed before November /, 1876, be allowed, for