Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-10-21
THE ELECTIONS,


Our Publisher has compiled statement OF the
elections for members of the Legislature, held,
last week, throughout the State.
1t is worthy of remark that, with but two or
three exceptions, the elections for Senator have
resulted in the choice of new men. While we re-
gret the defeat here and there of IN able legsla-
tor, we must rejoice at the general result. 1t in
dicates we think desire to modify, in e.sort'
the very conservative character of The Senate, and
render it an efficient coadjutor in the muchneeded
work of legislation. We are sadly in need OF
such change Heretofore the House of Repre-
sentatives has recognized the necessity Of reform
in many particulars, ard measures, prompted by
wisely progressive spirit, have passed that body
and gone to the Senate for concurrence. But
before that august assemblage, they have fallen
"amongst the rubbish Of the temples" and have
been heard of no more, until the House, e1pending
time and treasure, year after year, has searched
them out again and again, to undergo the same
farcical process. 1t is time that such things
should cease; and, therefore, we rejoice at the
infusion of portion Of the progressive element
into the essentially old.fogy constitution OF the
Senate. Our hopes are high for, our word for
it, the next winters legislation will produce at
least one law conducive to the well-being Of the
State.
Among the list, we must take the liberty of
pointing out the name of JOSHUA H. HUDSON, Esq,
of Marlborough District. He was Chester boy,
once-our friends down there know him; we
entered College together, both alike almost un-
friended, without guide, compass or star; room
mates, hand-in hand we ,crung the thing out paid
the fiddler after the frolck broke up; and-went
on the way rejoicing! But here's the difference:
He searched out "gude wife" instanter, while
we delayed this indispensable acquisition for an
age; hence, he is in the Legislature, and we are
'.iust common citizen" Much, very much good
fortune attend him. Marlboro has honored her
adopted SON. and in turn, we vouch for it, he will
reflect all the honor back in gathered, brighter
rays.
Perhaps we should keep such chitchat to our
sell. But, Wnen together Weuhfe Ell nu66'So "'0'o
uanpp-dana.t- aant af- q -uildapnaas, making our
pathway almost in common; and when, looking
forward and upward, we see our fellow-traveller
clanbering bravely up the height above the desert
and the forest and the storm where the sun shines
perennialy-haven't we the right to stop, though
knee-deep in mud and mire, pull off our hat, and
go to cheering as Justify as our lungs will let us
We shall do it, though our feet never touch spot
of dry ground on earth!
wemightmention other rnames-JAaEs FARRow,
Of spartanburg; CHRIS. Fl. SUBER, of Newberry;
J. HAMpDEN Brooks, of Edgefeld; f. srAEN
HAMMOND, of Barnwell; C. H. SIMoSToN, of
Charleston; CHARLEsP. TOWNSEND, Of Marlboro;
and several others, young men known to us Of
old, at whose good luck we have set up special
rejoicing Indeed, the result generally is crafty
ing. Several able men have been left out Of the
Charleston delegation-men who added greatly to
the character of the House; but, upon the whole,
We think the next Legislature will prove to be
working, efficient, talented body.