Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1877-05-12

not aware. The use Of these founds
has been cnjoincd by the courts, aud
the officials i'll whose charge they are
will, doubtless, account to the Legis-
laturc for them. IN addition to the
funds named, the phosphate royalty
should yield from thirty to forty
forty thousand dollars, and there will
then be quite large amount at the
command Of the Legislature, suffi-
cient, hope, to meet tic demands of
tho State untin portion of the taxes
is collected. While OH the subject of
The finances, | beg to call your notice
to the Bills Of the Bank Of the State,
for this question presents difficult
problem. There is Il widespread belief
that a considerable amount of these
bills will be found missing from the
treasury, having been rcissued in
place Of being cancelled or DESTROYED.
1t is we'll therefore at this juncture to
consider whether, or not, these bills
should be receivable in payment of
taxes. Before receiving them for the
taxes, the most rigid investigation
should be had, with the view Of as
ccrtaining the amount for which the
State is clearly liable and what por
ton is tainted with fraud, in order
that suitable provision may be
made, Mt the next session OF The
Legislature for the redemption Of the
former, and for the protection Of the
State against the latter.
he penal, charitable and educa-
tional institutions Of the State de-
mand, and doubtless will receive your
careful consideration and your foster
ing care. Livery dictate of enlighten-
cd humanity, every prccept ofsound
policy, require that these institutions
should be well regulated, properly
supportc and ably managed. But
this should be done with strict re
gard to economy. They should be
made self,snppolting, us fur as poss-
zible, and a trust that some system
ninrE -e:iis ,tl IL,
which, viii lc placing the public instis
tutions Of the State Oh q secure basis,
will relieve the people ofn l;rge por
ton Of the heavy expense their main
tenancc now demands. With proper
legislation, the labor of the convicts
III tho icnitcntiary could be made
profitable, and I ask your a attention
to- this subject. The management of
this institution under the present
superintendent seems to me to be
judicious, and he can, without doubt,
give such valuable information rs
would tend to work out much needed
reforms. The charitable institutions
will Likewise, | hapc, receive at your
hands the attention to which they are
entitled. Reforms looking to IL reduc-
ton Of the expenses of supporting
these charities can be made without
inparng their usefulness, and with
out forgetting the claims that The un-
fortunate inmates Of these institutions
have upon The charity Of tho State.
In reference to the Lunatic Asy-
lum, recommended the election or
| appointment of board Of regents,
conposcd Of citizens of this county,
the members Of which are not to re-
ccivc any compensation for their SER
vices. Motives Of humanity will
prompt worthy and competent men
TO undertake this praiseworthy duty,
and they will find an ample reward
i'll its discharge. The expenses ofthis
institutions as Of the Penitentiary
have been materially reduced within
the last few months, and, in accom-
plishing this end, the superintendent
has given me his ready and efficient
assistance. The two or three chari-
table institutions which have been
supported since December by the
funds placed in my hands are the
institute for the deaf and dumb, and
the orphan home for colored children.
AS the latter is State charity, I felt
it to be my duty to supply its wants