The student's history of GeorgiaFrom the earliest discoveries and settlements to the end of the year 1883Adapted for general reading and the use of schools . produced. He was born at Mcintosh Bluff on i823.] ADMINISTRATION OF TROUP. 185 the Tombigby River, in what was then the territory of Geor-gia, now Alabama, in September, 1780. He was educatedat Long Island, and upon graduating studied law in Savan-nah. In 1800, before he was twenty-one years of age, he wasinvited to represent Chatham County in the legislature. Thishe declined on account of his minority. One year later hewas elected a repr
The student's history of GeorgiaFrom the earliest discoveries and settlements to the end of the year 1883Adapted for general reading and the use of schools . produced. He was born at Mcintosh Bluff on i823.] ADMINISTRATION OF TROUP. 185 the Tombigby River, in what was then the territory of Geor-gia, now Alabama, in September, 1780. He was educatedat Long Island, and upon graduating studied law in Savan-nah. In 1800, before he was twenty-one years of age, he wasinvited to represent Chatham County in the legislature. Thishe declined on account of his minority. One year later hewas elected a representative of that county, and held a highposition in the legislature. In 1806 he was sent to Congress,where he remained until1815. He supported theadministration of Jeffer-son and Madison, andwas a confidential friendof both. In i8i6hewaselected United StatesSenator over Dr. Bibb,where he remained buttwo years. In 1823 hewas raised to the chiefmagistracy of was a fervid, impas-sioned debater. Heroicin spirit, thoroughly hon-est and brave in follow-ing his convictions ofduty. As a man of geniusand patriotism, his equalhas seldom been Governor Troup. 3. November 7, 1823, the governor was inaugurated, andin delivering his address he said, I have nothing to prom-ise but good intention, save only that I will endeavor thatthe laws be executed. The public functionaries as far as de-pends upon me, held to a strict accountability, and the Stateaccording to its means defended against its enemies. Hesummoned the people to peace and progress in the following 186 STUDENTS HISTORY OF GEORGIA. [1823. patriotic manner: Fellow citizens, let us cease our our divisions be at an end. The march of science is sosteady, the progress of its illumination is so irresistible in thisgreat and growing country, that the generation to come maylook back upon our foibles with pity. Let us discard ourselfishness; therefore, let our motto be, God and our COUNTRY. 4. The State at th
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