The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1870-04-13
For the Herald.
APRIL 5th 1870

APRIL 5th 1870.
MEssRs. EDITORS In noticing the prncti-
cal exhibitions of the Press on the present
situation Of governmental affairs, it would
appear thatan effort is making to bring the
popular mind 10 the essential principles Of
common platform, upon which to stand in
the coming canvass for the election Of
new Legislature. Various are the sugges-
tions as to the best mode Of procedure in
preparing the voting citizens for the ballot
box. desire to take part in making sug-
gestions, and propose tie following for con>
sidcration:
But first, what are The evils Of which we
complain, AMI for which we desire remedy :?
One of the greatest is the burthensome taxa
ton to which we are subjected; and the IN
! certainty and confusion, into which our laws
and code of rules Of procedure in our Courts
arethrown by cxtravagantlegislation; entail
ing loss Of time, and heavy expenses, iu con-
Quoting the litigation of the country.
In view Of this condition Of our situation,
the great desideratum with US is, how can
we put in motion remedy? l say put in
motion, because it cannot all be done ut
once.
Something can be done, in the right di-
rcction, if the voting citizens will unite and
heartily cndeaYor TO elect Legislature ca.
pable Of realizing our wcighty burthcns, and
filled with the spirit Of tiue reform and in
dustry to do the most useful work in the
shortest possible time. Such selection Of
men can and will effect wonders for the gems
eral welfare Of our oppressed people; but
not so much for the Millionaire spcculators.
Now, can such q selection be made? Not
with ease and apathy; but if the people
would unite and go to work properly, think
very much could be done.
will state my plan. Let each county
viewits own separate voting condition offxed
facts Of living issues. For example, county
having preponderancc of white voters, and
sending three members to the House Of Rep
resentativeS, nominate ticket Of two white
and one colored candidate, and upon condi-
ton, that they openly and publicly pledge
themselves to work tor the reform desired by
the native and adopted cifizens Of our State,
then give them united support ut the bal
lot box If 4 county have preponderance,
either way, and be entitled 70 four members,
let the citizens nominate IL ticker of two
white: and two co!ored, and upon the condi-
tions a'ready stated, tAcu rally !9. their sue
cess Z: IL" R.!llot boz. Aul SO let each
county act for it,ulf. Aud further, if there
should be i county entitled TO four Or more
members, and only two suitable men can be
found to take open ground for the needed re-
form, nominate but these two, one white and
one colorcd, and then all who are for reform,
support these and no others.
l write to be understood, use no meta
phors or hidden language indicating policies
for the future, but speak straight out In
selecting co!ored nominees, hesitate not to
advocate the appointment Of those, mainly,
who have been owned among US as slaves,
formerly-and of those too who are Of the
farming class. They feel more sharply the
burthcnS Of which We all complain.
Much car be said in favor Of this course of
procedure. but forbear argument. Tho rea-
sons arc very apparent. In this way they
will see that we are in earnest in recognizing
their legal rights, that we Gcsire to take them
along with us, in learning the business Of
law.making and in the execution of law
II will remove frnm their minis the 'hhS.
bears Of being reduced to slavery again, and
guard them against humb1ggev for the fu-
.u:c. They will more readily learn that they
have been guIled with shadows, whilst their
pre- ctcnde,l friends ran away with their sub
stance. VIC must get the workings Of the
State government in fair ordcr-and let na-
iionel politics and alliances be for the proper
time. We are not benz fitted just now. ! ap-
prchend by keeping Up merely party strug-
giles for party success and Office emouncr Is.
Fclow-crizens, We have much at stake, and
let MS think twice before we speak. and look
with both eyes before we leap. Send out
your orators and logical sbarp-shoo:crs, to
cnlighten the popular mind. The Press can
do much, but good stumping CAN do more in
this matter. SPES.