The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-09-12
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Public Political Discussions,

The 4orkville Is. C) Enquirer Of re.
cent date, after noticing public discussion
which lately occurred at Yorkville between
the opposing candidates for the Senate, goes
on to make the following truthful and SEN
slole remarks on the general subject of publ
lie discussions
We might here very properly bring our
comment to close. But we have a mind
to add word or two in view of the opin-
ION which we have of late heard expressed.
dcprecating these public discussions rs pro-
ductivc Of unmiXcd evil to the communitv.
Such, We think, is not tic effect, when thew
are properly conducted. In u country like
ours, to the end that the masses of tho peo-
PIC may exercise the elective franchise intel
''gentIy and For the general good, it is i'm
portant that they be well and thoroughly in
formed upon political questions of tho day:
and to the end that they may rightly yalHo
aud employ the inestnablc privileges pecu
l'ar to representative government, it is
necessary that the opinions and the mental
ca',orc OF those who seek position be known
a''d appreciated. In what manner, better
than public discussions before the people.
can these paramount ends be accomplished Z
Ihe people need and require to be taught,
and it's impossible to afford better incen,
tive than that arising from the excitement
OF our election canvass, to induce them to
learn. Their will, too, is and should be tho
law but how can this be, when they arc
utterly ignorant Of the opinions, the designs
and the merit of those who seek to make
the law Talk of a Representative, whose
political creed is unknown to the people.
and who, in his turn, is as ignorant rs a
child unborn Of the opinions and the will
OF the people Such all one may represent
his own, and, because their interests are
common, may happen to carry out the
views OF his constituents but in no sense
is he the truthful representative. .,
1t has been too long the case, that aspi-
rants TO political distinction amongst us
have achieved success solely by reason of
personal considerations. Too long have
personal popularity, the Establishments Of
manner, family influences, and the areu-
mcnt Of the purse, tuled tho day. And
much too long have our people, in South
Carolina especially, neglected to consider
those higher and better influences, which
result from an appreciation of the political
professions Of their candidates, and the tai
ent with which they are able to maintain
them. Let us have frequent public discus
sIons, conducted fairly, candidly and~ with
view to the public good. Let men who
aspire to lie the exponcnts of the popular
will, prove their right to the position. Tins
"ione will public men f4dtheir proper
pace l s. thus only caa,gsssaA % %9,en be made
to receive their reward pab this proc
ess solely can the ppla iSa,be cleared
of those wishy-wasiiy milk sxl6id d.yater char
acters who far, too olfeE stuadkle their wav
headlong into theconnc bf thasState.
as..ss 80 =. g ssssSs7A
A Coon WiSeIa aatm ftomnrtb
year of his age, pe Gafxth 5lRrote Of
his wife : "My domest i5 5sKents have
been, perhaps, as near perfection as the hu-
man condition permits. She made nv
home the plcasantcst spot on earth. And
now that she is gone, my worldly loss is
perfect"
How many poor fellow would be saved
from suicide, from the penitentiary, and ti.e
gaIows every year, had he been blessed
with such wife. r",4tt
"She made home the pleasantest spot to
me on earth" What grand tribute to
that woman's love, and piety, and cornHson
sense! Rather different was the testimony
of an old man some three years ago, iuss
before he was hung in tho Tomb's yard Of
this city. ~ did not intend to kill my wife.
but she was very aggravating woman"
Let each wife inquire, (which am sn.iy
Moro STEALING.-The Winnsboro IS.
CO. Register states: Some few days ago {,
young man by the name Of BufcrA 1iho' was,
acting as clerk for , Mr.. Gamble, sefr rfhe
Winnsboro Hotel, disappeared, and at the
same time also negro boy. Suspjcsons,
were aroused that there was some conceFt
Of action between them. Mr.. 0aaibie
wrote Immediately to some of his frtsnR
in Greensboro, N. c.. requesting. them to hs
on the look out, A day OF, two ago be re.
ceived letter informing him Of the .appse-
hepsioh Of both Buford andsthes sees6 ai
Greensboro. They have beth been beouphs
back and lodged in the Jail, where BufSsa
will await trial for life. T. r..E.a
Winnsb0ro Rsasssittlrs ittlrsos.
AS theJose.tree IT, scomposed OF the sweet