The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-30
Governor Simpson g Message.

"t't slalcslilahllko document, briefly
torcshadowing the course that, in his
opinion, the Legislature should fol
low. Hc first aludes to the accident
that prevents Governor Hampton
from exercising the duties Of his office
lie next refers to the full and care.
fully prepared reports Of the different
State officers, referring their recon-
mendations to the careful attention OF
the General Assembly. In the matter
Of taxation he believes that some i'm
provcment can be effected in the man
ncr of choosing the State Board of
Equalization, SO rs to secure the rights
both of the State and Of the taxpayers
The condition Of education in the
State is encouraging. The State
Superintendent reports the attend
ance Of 1929 pupils, All increase of
$4,000 over last year. Some plan
should be devised for paying more
promptly the salaries Of teachers, Us
much embarrassment has resulted
from delayed payments heretofore.
The rc-cstablishmcnt Of the State
Military Academy is much to be
desired. In regard to the vexcd
question Of the University, the Gov
crnor says:
The early opening Of the State
University is, in my judgment, Of the
greatest, Importance. The Constitu-
ton of the State, Article *, Section 8,
makes it the duty Of the General
Assembly to provide for the main-
tenancc of this institution. The faith
tul discharge Of the duty thus imposed
is rendered more binding by con-
sidcrations Of the highest policy.
There can be no doubt that the unity
OF our people IN the past and the
commanding position which for SO
many years South Carolina held in
the councils of the nation were due in
some measure to the influence of the
College. Nothing will contribute
more to the material prosperity of the
State than the restoration of this i'll
stltution to its former condition Of
usefulness. -: -.
do not underestimate the denomi-
national colleges which now exist III
this State. They are contributing
largely to the education Of our people,
and they we'll deserve the patronage
which they receive, and more. But,
IN order to complete our educational
fabric, we should have State insti-
tuition not only worthy Of the past,
but fitted for the increasing wants of
the future. This matter, however, is
solely for you. You are better in
formed Of the wants and wishes Of the
people and Of their necessities, tinan-
cial and otherwise, than myself, and
with you, to whom this subject prop
erly belongs, | rcspe ctfully leave it.
The State can now point with pride
to the condition of hor militia, a.
though great embarrassment exists
from want Of arms. Governor Scott
during his administration drew ten
thousand stand Of arms from the
Federal government, mostly worth
loss; and it is now claimed that the
states quota for many years to come
has been exhaustch. 1t is believed,
however, that Congress may be in
duced to do what is right in the
premises.
Tho ponal and charitable institu-
tions Of the State are in satisfactory
condition, though some additional
funds are required for desired i'm
provcmcnts in the lunatic asylum.
Steps should bc taken to secure the
material dcvelopcmcnt Of tho State
Without making other suggestions on
this point, the Governor advocates a
change in the fence law as follows:
will, however, venture to suggest,
In reference agriculture, one meas
urc which, in my judgment, is greatly
needed, at lcastin much the larger
portion Of the upper country. refer
10 what is usually known as the stock
law. This law has bcon tried in
several cQuntios in this State and in
other States, and from my informa-
ton, wherever tried it has invariably
worked well, and ultimately gives
satisfaction even to those who were
opposed toit at tho outset. 1t greatly
reduces tho expenses Of fSrming
operations, improves tho stock, more
cftcctnally protects" growing drops,
brings thousands OF. acres of good land
undor cultivation, ~ ahd,t what ,is sot
great Importance Iii some sections Of Of