The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1888-12-07

~ S<oeSosco VI SOVefUOr hlcn9ruS0n,
which was presented to the General As
sembly yesterday, is an elaborate pa
pers but not two full, by any means, for
the subjects which it describes and dig
cusses.
The Governor shows that the Defcien-
.cy bonds of the State have been refund
ed, the now Al per cent bonds having
been sold at par or premium, and rec
comends that immediate steps be taken
to refund the Consolidation bonds and
stock which mature in 1898. 1t is rec
omniended also that the Legislature
take steps to compel the holders of out
standing Consolidation bonds of the
original issue to exchange them for
Brown bonds under the laws now of force.
The Governor thinks that he forfeited
.laud Jaw of 1887 is PRACTICAL and effec-
ttye end drecommepdthatitb be DOT amend
ed dNexcept SO far as to require the
kaQunty sheriff to sell on some regular
salesday.
Turning to the public schools, the
Governor finds an Increase of 1S,417
pupils and larger expenditure of money
for school houses than ever before. The
number and quality Of the school houses
in tho country have greatly advanced.
The facilities for the training of teachers
baye also been enlarged. The Winthrop
Training School is pleasantly praised
and the continuance ofthe State scholar
ships is heartily recommended. 1t is
esaggested also that tho practicablity of
teaching photography, tclegraphy and
photography be considered. The Tcpub-
llcation of the school law is advised, SO
that every officer may know his duty.
The Governor aptly says that the only
way to oreach and elevate tho masses is
through system of free public schools
The Governor describes likewise the
reorganization ofthe University of South
Carolina. This includes now College
of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, with
twenty-three teachers, eleven carefully
formulated courses for degrees and GER
tihcates, we'll equipped laboratories and
shops, and its farm and provision for
practical training. The Governor as
serts that the University is one of which
any State might be proud, and stands
second to none in the South There are
now 221 students in attendance. OF
the 100 students entering this year, tie
large majority are pursuing scientific
courses.
Regarding the Agricultural College the
position ofthe Governor that if the agri-
! cultural class the State desire high class
institution oflearning devoted exclusive
ly to instruction, in the sciences pertain
ipg to agriculture, such college should
{ ssiishsd.-ln,ss.. :! ;s - c..l4 ho dnrc
me Governor says, without The least di.
turbance of the organization of single
Institution now existing. Nor should i,
| depend upon tho acceptance ofthe Glenn
SON or any other bequcst The State
will be amply able to build and support
such college without any Increase of
taxation, as the saving by refunding the
debt will amount to 100000 a year
at least. AS regards the Clemson be-
quest, the Governor holds that it would
not compart with the interest of dignity
OF the State to accept it before it is as
l certained that the institution shall for
| ever remain under the supreme and con-
troll of the State
The Governor describes very care
| fully the condition and prospects Of the
State Military Academy, and recon-
NEEDS that the entire amourt received
from the general Government for rent
and Tor damages, amounting to S77,25O:
] less the sum due for collection,) shall
oe applied to rebuilding the west wing
of the Citadel, and to the better equip
mcnt and general improvement of the
school. The reasoning of the Go.er-
nor on this point is particularly clear
and strong.
Clatln College for the colored people
has made good showing, and tha CON
'lnuance OF of the special appropriation
is recommended, Us is the usual appro-
| priation for the Deaf aud Dumb and
Blind institution, with special appropria
lions for building for colorcd pupils
and for water supply.
lhe Governor reviews the operations
| ot the department of agriculture and re-
marks that 'its good work is apparent
and IS more appreciated the more
| 1t Is investigated and understood ,
] The experimental Ssatious arc at Col
umbla, Spartanburg and Darlington.
Their work has been extensive. In
soItant lines Of Investigation have been
entered npon and much valuable exper
'enco has been acquired.
The condition OF the State Peniten-
tlary is moro satisfactory than it has
oeen Tor some years, as the income from
all sources has been slightly in excess of
'ho expenses. 1t appears in their asri-
cultural operations the Penitentary
BOARD have lost S125,00O by floods in
"o years. Without this they would
Aow have a surplus of 100000. The
| outlook Tor next year is considered salts
factory, and it is believed that the insli-
tuition will be self-supportipg. Tho
Governor commends the Suggestion Of
;hc Board that provision be- made for
Rctormatory for youthful criminals.