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competence over the subject bis been seriously doubted or authoritatively denied* In 1841 the legislature conferred upon the Superior Court* of this State »‘autbority to change the names of individuals* -In accordance with these precedents I sanctioned the bill of the last JUcgisla* tore, and now recommend that its provisions may be so ,altered, that that tight belong exclusively to the SuperiorCourts- * * ’’M*.On the eve of the adjournment of the lost Legislators % several bills were presented for my approval, which were in my opinion defective as to their captions or imperfecta* to meaning (doubtless the result of engrossing) or irregular as to the periods when read in both branches of theGeneral Assembly. Otherwise they presented no objection,hnd are herewith returned to the respective branch* es of the Legislature in which they originated* - , »-.*The several resolutions of the last Legislature which imposed duties on this Department* have been carried in* to effect or are in‘progress of fulfilment In several cases the -required 'aervkos . have been performed , but which have not been compensated on the groundthat-tn^ney cannot be appropriated!)/ resolution*. These will require legislative attention. ^ ‘A change of plan in the education of the indigent deaf and dumbof the State was contemplated by resolution of ihe last Legislature. The commissioner of the State for that unfortunate class, has reported favorably to the Cedar Valley Academy in Paulding county* His report on this f) subject, with accompanying documents, are in this De-partment subject to the command of the Legislature.Several reports of public officers sre herewith submitted, as well as abstracts of the Executive warrants drawn du* ring the fiscal year just terminated.The Arsenal on the Capitol Square is not well adapted to the purpose for which itwas constructed, and isinse* cure by reason of its decaying condition. I* should be re* moved to some spot near the Penitentiary,’ rebuilt on an economical plan, and placed under the guard of that institution. In that event the office of Military Store Keeper at this place, may be abolished. powder in the magazines of the State has becctne useless from age. I re* commend that a fresh supply may be purchased.A number of resolutions from different States of the Union have been forwarded to; this Department, copies of which ore herewith transmitted* I cannot fail to remark in relation to those pertaining to the controversy between Massachusetts and South Carolina and ‘Louisians, that the two latter States ore defending their own reserved and sovereign rights*-tliat their cause is oar cause and their destiny our destiny. .They * deserve /our sympathy andshould have our aid. ■* ’ . t .* * *In closing a message embracing the local events of two years, and perhaps tedious in detail, I wtuld invoke tun* ion ofcounsel and action, as constituting our safety andstrength. GEO. W. CRAWFORD*
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Athens Southern Whig
Athens, Georgia, US
Thu, Nov 13, 1845
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