The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1882-12-15

tnel acity. Federal aid, if granted literally
anu nptly, would enable the Southern States
tos the means of education for the large
nun of their population who are growing
up norance, and who, in fow years,
VIII oil the rights and upon whom will
dew the duties of American citizens
apr lions from the Federal :rcasnry should
be = the basis of illiterary, and the ex-
psnQ of such appropriations should be
ears narded, but all aid granted should bo
useq antainng the public school systems
alr operation.
arnes.ly recommend that such action
'oe tho present session of the General
will bring to the attention of Con-
gress tue necd Tor prompt and liberal appropri-
attons in aid of education in this State. The re-
lations of education TO other public interests.
at oil times fundamental, are especially i'm prtant
in our present condition. BY no other mean,
than 6y promoting the general diffusion of
knowledge can we avert the evils with which
illiterate suffrage threatens free institutions.
The annual message of Governor Eagood gives
you fitl information Of our public affairs
do not deem it necessary at this time TO
make specific recommendations on subjects Of
II ulu not state my vie VS. in regard 10 a matter
OF vital Importance to our welfare in the present
and TO our prosperity in the future refer to
the management of the finances Of the State
and especially to the necessity for making prom.
er provision for the payment Of the interest on
the State debt. AS you are aware, the debt of
the State is SG,57l ,S25, bearing interest nj G
per cent. The inter st is promptly met as i, be-
comes due and is paid in Columbia, Charleston
and New York.
Before the war the financial standing Of South
Carolina was the just pride ofthe State Under
tie admirable management Of our public finan-
Cos Tor the last six years the credit of the State
has been restored, and her securities now sell
ABOVE par. IL is matter of sound policy as
we'll as of public duty to maintain the ere lit of
the State This can be in way better done
than by providing for the prompt and regular
payment of the interest on the State debt as il
becomes due. Proper provision for the payment
OF the interest So as to relieve it from all un-
certainty will facilitate greatly the refunding
on favorable terms of the State debt, when the
debt natures, as it soon will do. | feel assured
that my views on this subject will meet with
your hearty concurrence
There is perhaps no subject Of general legisla-
tion demanding your attention which more con
Germs the prosperity Of our people than the
regulation of railroads so as to prevent unjust
discrimination. Tbe railroads are the high ways
Of trade And Of travel, and both directly and in-
directly they bring to the State much of the
capital which is essential to the full develop
ment of our resources. All legislation which
would impair their usefulness or obstruct their
development should be avoided, while at the
same time care should be taken to prevent dis
ordinations which are unjust t. any portion of
our people, or which tend to hinder progress by
diverting trade from our mmercal centres.
Efhiss4aexflou 10 ouc OF great importance TO the
interests OF the State. ain sure it will receive
us II deserves, your careful consideration. The
protection Of the rights of the people on the one
hand, aud Of the railr- ads on the other will re.
quire the exercise of wi Sc s,a,esmanship and of
oroad, liberal and just policy.
lhe improved condition of our public affairs
furnishes the strongest proof that the pledges
OF reform made during the memorable political
campaign of 1876 have been fulfilled, and that
the promises then given have been kept. These
results have been accom- plishcd through the
restoratin OF the State government to the hands
OF that class OF our citizens who by experience,
knowledge and training were fitted for the reg
ponsi6ilitiea of self government. The mlintc.
nance Of good government and the preserva-
lion OF the liberties of our people depend
upon the continuance in power of the political
party which wres,ed the control of public affairs
from those who through u long period Of misrule
had brought our State to the verge of ruin and
OF anarchy. But while we congratulate our
selves upon the evidences of progress and pros
perity which stand in mark cd contrast to the
condition OF the State during the era of recon
struc'ion, IL is nevertheless .rue that some of
the laws now upon our Statute books have caused
much dissats. action among certain classes Of our
ciazens. That the dissatisfaction does not extend
10 majority OF our people is no reason why the
obnoxious legislation 81 ould not be modified, if
such modification can be made without injury to
the general welfare ofthc State. We have pledged
TO oil the people the just and impartial admin
md ola,
the wishes Of all classes far as it can be done
without injury to the State at large
Inc people of the State rely upon your pa
triotsm to give calm, o careful and respectful
consideration to all proper complaints which may
De brought before you, and upon your wisdom
70 PROVIDE remedies for any grievances which
may exist.
l enter upon the discharge of the duties Of
Governor Of South Carolina with no feeling of
exuitation, but with u profound sense of the
heavy responsibilities which assume Tho nomi-
nation for this Office came to mo as a call to duty
In TINS spirit accepted it, and in this spirit |
snail execute the high trust committed to me- In
making appointments to public Offices and in the
discharge ofthe other duties which by law will dc
VoiVe upon me, shall stand squarely upon the
Platform adopted by the Convention which nom
'""'"a mo, believing th~t by 90 doingI can
oest contribute to the good of the public service
although have been elected as the repre-
sentative of political party in the performan ice
OF my duty L shall be the Governor of the whole
people OF the State. have no friends to re.
ward no enemies to punish. no partisan schemes
70 ADVANCE no priva:e ends to accomplish.
he'yiug confidently upon your cooperation,
and invoking. as humbly and fervently do, the
guidance of an All-wise Providence, | shall 10
the utmost Of my ability maintain the honor and
promote the welfare of South Caroline.
Just as Governor Thompson said bis ,as, vords