The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1877-05-31
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reaoers can uenne the duties ofCounty
Commissioners, and then undertake
the more difficulty task of having
those duties properly carried out by
themen invested with the powers,
we would feel under lasting obligaa
tions. Anterior to the war, when
this country enjoyed the blessings Of
peace and prosperity, and had tho
benefit Of a wise, just, and economi--
cal government, this Office was filed
by men selected, because of real merit,
and by reason of their peculiar fitness
tor the positions They served without
compensation, and served to the sa-
tisfaction of the people generally.-
Such is not the case at this day and
tlme,'if we are permitted to Judge
from the wide spread dissatisfaction
! that exist in somo quarters touching
then management of public roads and
/ bridges. For ten months thero has
boon no bridge across Saludu, and
scarcely one worthy tho name across
Georges Creek. 1t seems hard for
these men TO realize the truth that
this belt of country have any wants,
or should receive any attention at
their hands. If they wilt in the ex-
ercse.of their arbitrary power relieve
us from the payment Of taxes to sup>
port the improvements, and Railroads
of the County, we will propose to
form an alliance other with Anderson
or Greenville. The latter stands with
open arms to receive us, and will
guarantee us our conceded rights, and
more fully recognize our claims to
citizenship.
Much has boon said about our ex~
IRENE poverty, and consequent ina
biiity to indnige in the luxury of
bridges? What has brought about
this state of things? and who is res
ponsible for our financial embarrass-
mont? Do we have within the limits
of the County public improvements Of
q nature to warrant lavish expens
dituro Of money? or can we boast of a
single enterprise which will demon
Strate to the people where our re-
sources have gone? The Air Line
Eoad passes through the County at
l,t,t 4
for this poverty stricken and oppressed
country? What q show lUg Pickcng.
How real estate would appreciate,
and property advance in value. Much
superhuous gas was expended, and
many cXtravagant statements were
made until It's passage was secured
and your money subscribed to aid in
its construction, and now behold the
result, and tell me farmers of Pickens,
you whose hard earned money helps
to build cities, railroads, schools, (and
in word) contributes to the general
prosperity Of the nation-are you
benefited? Have your expectations
been realized? Have their represen-
tations been carried out? and do YOU
this day rejoice in the delightful vi
sions of wealth, and in that perfect
freedom from taxation, it's advantages
enriched to your minds? Property
sold and sacrificed to advance private
corporations, and to enrich Yankee
capitalists. Homes endeared TO you
by the most sacred and glorious asso-
Citations, levied upon and advertised
to meet this unjust demand, ., and most
unrighteous claim said TO be held by
tr.s road of fair promises and unfaith>
ful performances. Tho voice of Pick
ems was in opposition to this measure,
and the sentiment of her people should
outweigh evory other consideration
even though the courts decide ad-
verscly upon tho question of liability.
And right here, Mr.. Editor, let us
say that if tho County proposes to be
governed by one man, instead of the
three Commissioners, elected for the
purpose of experimenting tho affairs
of tho County, then we are in favor of
abolishing the office of County Com
missloners, thereby saving much
expense, and put the whole matter in