The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-12-12
bring relief to our entire peo-

ostooo'0'y o'4oS .S'ASs w w, r.
pie.
II desire to call your attention to the
State Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety, better known as our State Fair
Association. This organization has re-
ceived aid from the State until few
years past. when its management made
the mistake of introducing politics into
it. on this account the Society has Ian
leaished aud almost died. You must
rescue]it.
"A email appropriation is all that is
needed to rescue the society from death.
| would suggest that the society be iu-
corporased and that the Governor and
State officers be made ex-oHicio direc-
tors. 80 that it may become a quasi State
institution.
Il congratulate the people apoa the
fact that q constitutional convention is
at las, TO be called sin-response to their
desires expressed at che ballot box.
It2s6ould be called at time most
convenient for our farmers. Limit
the number Of delegates to the number
of the General assembly. Two dollars
,day and the same mileage as allowed
members of the General Assembly is
sufficient.
We spend more money to-day for
pubiic education in proportion to our
wealth than any State of the Union.
Oar higher institutions of learning
are equal to those of any State. and in
Clemson College and the Winthrop
Normai and industrial College for girts
the system will be completed.
The South Carolina College, which
is our higher classical institution, should
| be opened to young women from the
freshman to the senior class
We have performed our duty to the
negroes. possibly too literally as study
Of the reports will show. There are
nearly $4,000 more negro children
than whites now enjoying the public
school funds.
Fam thoroughly satisfied after an ac-
curate canvass Of the entire State that
the 1dispensary law is now written 90
the hearts Of the people. Fully eighty.
Eve per sent of our people uphold and
respect the Law.
Is she State, to stand aside and say
tina. ne are paralgzed because forsoo.h
our agents are corrupt?" Shall the su.
bordioate power dictate to and rule its
creator What encouragementis is given
the honest law-abiding citizens of the
country who risk their lives to enforce
the law when Law breakers in the city 60
anpuuished BY the failure Of police to
arrest, and Of oity grand juries even to
6nd true bills. This has been the
greatest factor to create a sentiment. if
any there be. of country against town
You are the doctors, the remedy is SIM
pie.
These young offenders should at least
be isolated, furnished with different
earb and given good aud wholesome in
ssruction uptil our State is able to build
suitable reformatories for them,
The practice Of leasing convic's to
private parties is repulsive to our insti-
tutions. results in cruelty and should
not be allowed by law
In assuming the duties of the Office
of Governor | cannot expect to fill it
with the brilliant ability which has
characterized my predecessor. | am
conscious of the heavy responsibilities
resting upon me and of my human
weaknesses, but | am reassured BY
knowing myself sufficiently we'll to
enable me offer my people 3 heart
uhich beats alone for their happines
and hand ever ready to strike for their
interest and liberty.
I am powerless as an executive with
out your cooperation. and | fell assdr-
cd that it you will freely give me.
Your responsibility it as great as mine
and all ask is that 10 your deiloera-
tious you shall be governed by those
principles which will cause you to enact
such laws as will secure the happiness
Of the greatest number Of our people.
now take my commission, thanking
the people for the confidence reposed in
me. In doing so | pray that the God
Of nations will be with you and sustain
you, and when [ shall have returned
nv commission to those who gave 1t TO
me may it be as pure aud spotless as
when | received it, If | can then say,
Behold A happy people in peace,
love and unity, my reward will be
indeed grea, and sufficient. Asking
the support of my friends, the charity
of my enemies and the help of God, |
now dedicate my head, my hand and
my heart to the service of my State.
Mr.. R. j. Can't has been appointed
private secretary to Senator j. l.. NJ.
r. W.. M q T;,ha rosi0ned