The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1877-06-22
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to any one possessing particle Of district pride
to read yeur appeals in behalf of district pa
per. We have had an opportunity Of reading,
from time to time, oil the country papers pub
lished in the State, and have no hesitation in
saying the TINES compares favorably with the
best Of them. If it is not as full Of local in
teligcnce, it is the fault Of the people. If the
citizens of the County do not feel interest enough
in its affairs 70 keep the County paper posted in
all matters which concern the people-either
within or without the County-it is certainly no
fault of the Editor.
The County paper could be made valuable
exponent of the wealth, resources and intelli-
gence Of the County. 1t is the interest of every
one not only to sustain it by subscription but to
contribute their mite to its columns regularly.
The South now, above all things, needs labor,
skilled labor and capital, to dcvelope its rescur
ces. We cannot draw labor or capital unless
we con attract the attention Of outsiders by n
"display of our wares"
We have lately conversed with several gentle
men from the North who have been prospecting
the State, who say they have been astonished at
most glorious climate, abundant water power,
gold and iron mines, limestone and granite rs
fne as the Quincy, inexhaustible forests of the
best lumber in the world, ell the fruits Of tho
temperate zone, we could be SO poor, they could
not understand. All true enough, gentlemen,
but if Paradise had been occupied by the same
gang of plundercrs who have rioted amongst us
for the last twelve years, it would have been o
desert. But now we have Hampton and Home
Rule, gentlemen, and you may rest assured if
you will cast your lot among US, as citizens, no
questions will be asked.
We hope, if the men won't come to your aid,
the women, like Horace Greely's old woman, will
put one hen to laying for tho TINES. Let us
have the egg statistics of the County, il we can
get nothing slse.
The Legislature has adjourned At last, and
certainly deserve credit for their efforts to in
augurate reform. Upon the whole, We take it
The legislation will prove satisfactory. With
The many difficulties In their way-the cleaning
off the debris Of radicalism and unearthing
rascalities-not much progress could be made.
If Taft, who is IN unmitigated scamp, and few
others, could be ousted, the Senate could DO put
in working order.
The fence law is one Of the most important
act. passed, and, a matter of course, will meet
with fierce opposition, from those who have
no fences. If its adoption can protect stock
from injury and induce planters to pay more
attention to stock raising and grass culture
which always, as o necessity, goes along with
st ok raisng-it will, in the end, prove source
of revenue to the farmer and great blessing to
the whole country.
The extravagant cost of fencing plantation,
he impossbility, almost, Of getting it done; and
the scarcity Of timber suitable for permanent
fencing, make it imperative to try some expedi-
ent. Hedging is too slow, too costly and not
n appreciated by the masses. Generations will
pass away before any other idea than the old
worm fence can be impressed upon the mind of
our people. Let US shorten the lines, contract
the area, and try the experiment in good faith.
1t is worth the trial. 1t is certain that we can
prosper under the present order Of things.
The Head lock on the subject Of paying the
interest Of the State debt, was damaging to the
credit of the State in inducing some to sacri-
fee while others filed their pockets by the
transaction. Capital is very timid, and the pop
ulsr morale is sonlow that whenever man-no
matter how high-toned or honest his previous
to talk of delay, Homestead,
You make up your mind at once
that he has come down to hard-pan-repudia-
ton. II is with States as it is with individuals.
Whenever the curators Of the public credit begin
to falter, there is danger-the world will think.
There need to be no fear, however, of South
repudistion. 1t is proper that thor
ough examination Of its Indebtedness should
be made. The finances Of the State have been
in very unsafe hands, and the. State should not
be held responsible for fraudulent bonds. 1t is
no excuse for bondholders to say we bought
these bonds in good faith. They were fully
aware of the risk and should take the cense.
quenccs
The Railroad Bill and usury law seem TO have
been laid upon the shelf-your Correspondent
"J' suspects under tho influence of the "Cham'
Der of Commerce" of this city. BY the way
your correspondent has expressed some very
sensible opinions on the usury law. We hope
it will be thoroughly discussed, in the press and
on the stump, during the recess. As the Cham.
Der of Commerce and the money lenders are on
ly interested for the sake of the farmer-the
borrower it may be as well to give the poor man
the chance Of the experiment. If he can stand
it the banker certainly can. "What is sauce fol
the goose should be sauce for the gander," eh
We regret to see that tho Fire Fiend' has