The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-12-04

For the details Of the expenditures for the
past fiscal year and for estimates for the
work proposed 70 be done in 1890, respect
TO the State House Commission.
Economy and the proper preservation OF
the building alike demand that the work
entire completion. especially that Of The two
grand stairways and remaining Committee
rooms. By finishing the interior at once.
which will require q smaller appropriation
than has been made in soff1e years for carry
Ing on the work. there would result q large
saving OF expenditures for temporary con-
structi ons that have only to be taken down
again 0n recommending the regular perma-
nent completion OF the building.
It, Is equally important for considerations
of health and comfort that the work should
be carried to the entire completion of the in
terior as expeditiously as possible, and thus
render this splendid State building, as soon
as practicable. fully available for the public
purposes for which 1t is Intended. Comforta.
be provided for the satisfactory transaction of
the business of the General Assembly in its
present unfinished and nnsightly condition.
be- aken
speedy, successful and economical prosecu-
ton OF the work.
The fireproofing of all the ommittee rooms.
offices Of the Secretary OF State and Supreme
Court Library, the last named offices being
Immediately over the boilers used in heating
the building, has been completed in the most
substantial star, and satisfactory manner With
known In the art OF construction.
The matter Of removing the coal bins from
their present position to compartments under
mentioned In the Report Of the Architect.
The fresh air which supplies the heating
ducts is taken from the corridor in which
these bins are now situated, and much of the
dust caused by the handling Of the coal is car
ried Immediately into the House and Senate
chambers. to be inhaled into the lungs Of
their occupants. All the unpleasant conse.
quences resulting from the present pernicious
arrangement will be wholly obviated by the
removal and proper location Of the bins.
For these reasons, presenting themselves as
they do most forcibly to my mind, I earnestly
recommend that ample appropriation be
made for the speedy com pletion OF the entire
interior OF the building, careful and detailed
estimates for which have been submitted by
the Architect.
The greatly improved condition of 4he
State House grounds cannot fail 10 strike the
most casugl observer, and has been effected
defatisable exertions OF the Secretary Of
State, who has utilized to most excellent pur-
pose the force OF convicts placed at his dis
posal by your honorable bodies at the last
session. This most Desirable improvement
was accomplished by these convicts only at
suth times as they could not be employed In
such work In the building as they were COM
ment in this work is in the line Of economy
and should be continued.
Much credit is due this officer for the time
and attention he has given to the accomplish
ment Of a Transformation 80 necessary and
agreeable.
CONCLUSION.
IT becomes my duty before closinf this COM
munication to officially announe to your hon
orabIe bodies the sudden and much lamented
death during the past Summer Of the Hon. I.
S. Bamberg. late State Treasurer.
will not enter here upon any eulogy OF
this q eatly beloved and esteemed citizen, for
his eminent virtues are too widely and uni
versally recognized to need the words Of pass
Ing praise.
Beautiful in the simplicity Of his character,
grand In the faithful perfor nance Of evey du-
ty, able In the administration OF the high
functions that had been entrusted to him
and with blessed Christian charity temper
Ing and sweetening every act, thought and
deed of his useful life, his memory rests safely
and enduringly:in the hearts OF his loving
friends and grateful countymen.
Iappoin ted TO I'LL the vacancy thus created
the Hon. E. r. McIver, Of Darlington /; but as
under the law this appointment only holds
until the next ensuing sesiop OF the General
Assembly, 1t now becomes necessary that you
shall electa permanent successor to this i'm
portant office. .--.
May the guidance Of infipite wisdom direct
your deliberations to the lasting honor. well
fare and happiness of the people OF our below
ed State.
J.P. RICHARDSON, Governor.