New-York tribune., 1874-12-02
THE CARRYING OF PETROLEUM ON PAssEN-
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
INAUGURATION OF GOV. CHAMBERLAIN OF
SOUTH CAROLINA

SOUTH CAROLINA.
PAST ABUSES IN THE STATE ADMINISTRATION RE-
FERRED TO AND REFORMS PROMISED BY THE
NEW GovERNoR-TAXEs TO BE STRICTLY LINZ
TIED, THE PUBLIC DEBT PAID, AND ECONOMY
PRACTICED-THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS RECoG-
NIzED AS AN ABLE AND sTATEsMANLIKE D0CU-
MENT
CHARLESTON, Dec. Gov. Chamberlain was
inaugurated before the Legislature at Columbia to-day
with great <clat. The Hall of Representatives was
densey crowded with spectators including the Judges
ana officers OF the State and Federal Courts, army
officers prominent members of the Charleston Bar
Music was furnished by the 18th Infantry Band. After
the oath had been administered by the Chief Justice
the Governor greeted by salVo OF artillery
outside the State House. Gov. Chamberlain then deliv
cred inaugural address, foreshadowng his policy for
the reform of governmental abuses In South Carolina
lie calls attention 10 the fact that, in the late
canvass the two political parties which sought SUI
premacy equally emphatic in their demand FOR
the correction Of Ony two parties appeared at
the polls both OF which prOered to seek similar ends
by similar means. Gov. Chamberlain says that he WI T.
therefore, rely for support upon those members OF the
General Assembly who were opposed to him as conn.,
IDENTIFY as upon those who favored his election. The
paramount duty, he says, is the practice ana en-
forcemeut OF economy and honesty in the admin
istration OF the government. In his opinion our
evils are chiefly those OF tine administration and the
earliest and most attention should be directed
10 the subject OF the collection appropriation. and dis
bursement OF the public funds He admits that the
valuations OF property for taxation have been unjust
and oppressive but the total assessments have been
reduced thirty forty million dollars this year. and he
stands ready says TO cooperate with the General
Assembly in anv measure calculated to obtain Just
valuation Of all property for taxation according 10 IT'S
true money value ana so iar aS tue GIeItUn h %
no county shln have just canse ior complaint: . A.,
The taxes. he SAYS should be strictly imited 10 tne
ocual requirements the GOyernmcnf, ana me contn-
gent fund should be totally abolished The egslaye
expenses must be reduced he saws 10 an economicai
limit by reducing the length OF the session to 80
DAYS by avoiding the consideration OF special acts
rcdncioc the number Of subordinate officers
and attaches. and by cutting off the CONTINGENT or Or
Incidental lpgislatiVe which have been as
much 100000 session. with half million collars OF
legislative pay certificates st, unpaid ns ne ssnse pHTe
or excuse. In three years It's cost was slOSC2 lie
%TfSs o afS tSe 1s Ieeep The Issuing Of certificates Of in
debtedness and OF orders warrants when no money
aholishing unnecessary offices and reducing salaries
Gov. Chamberlain Will agree to any measure when the
Tn emphatic words lie declares the settlement Of
the public debt under the IT last Wuer must be re-
enee and action can make it so About 100000 of
bonds been funded under the act IN question ana
only s574O,Ol6 For the outstanding hills OF
the Bank Of the state GGS CnamSersin na aer,saa
thai Ihey I've declared receivable for all past due taxes
and be receivable in instruments for future taxes as was
trial justice system he looks upon as costly ueieent,
and Oppressive promises tha, ne will appoint a.
trial Justices only persons who Will know the law ana
who Will their powers TO preserve the rights ana
protect the interests of all and thus, ne promises, the
necosions will when he Will be JUSTIFIED In set
ting aside judgments OF courts and the verjcs OF
juTies
recommended matter OF obvious justice as well as
mandate the Constitution. The repeal Of the law
requiring insurance companies dong business IN the
Controller is strongly recommends lie prom
ises that the pardonlng power will DC no longer
abused. sIe advises that there De no re-
ductiOn of the sun appropriated Tor educatlOnal
purposes, but the General Assembly Is invited to see
IL the want of efficiency on the part OF the County
school Commissioners cannot be remedied. To these
measures OF reform Gov Chamberlain declares himself
10 be unaterably pledged.
Tie inaugural is universally recognized as an able
and address. and the taxpayers are hope
fuI that If Gov. Chamberlaiu's administration will en-
force I'm good faith. the policy marked out good gov
cTpInent aud prosperity will be restored to South Caro-
Ina.
GOV. HENDRICKS ON THE POLITICAL REACTION,
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-The Republican toner.
row will co4tain the following lett: written by Gov.
Hendricks Of lsiiana 10 friend III this city
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1s. 1874.
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