The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-03-14
10 TEE CoLoEED PEOPLE OF AHDEn.
g01 COUNTY,

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10 TIE C0LoEED PEOPLE OF ANDEE.
g0V COUNTY.
FKLLov CITIZENS: We promised you
when We we wrote our last letter of advice
concerning Gov. Hampton's administration,
which was then IN its infancy, that we
would, when opportunity presented itself,
and circumstances cad time demanded write
another letter Of advice informing you as to
the SUCCESS and general results of hisadmin-
istration. We think this Is an opportune
moment for such letter. You doubtloss
remember Of our having remarked that II
| Gen, Hampton carried out hi: pledges and
premises which he made on the hustings du.
ring the Hast campaign, and as he COM
mcnced to do when we wrote, that he ,geuld
be not only the wh!tc mans Governor, but also
the colored mans Governor-the Governor
ofthe epeople-regardless Of party or partizan
spirit. Well, we are pleased to make the as
aertion that he has translated his pledges
and promises into stern realities, 80 rs to
make them plain and visible to the most
eanguine and fastidious. He has not been
extreme in any measure which vitality con-
cerned the people; but on the contrary has
been liberal beyond measdre to that class of
men who were his strong opponents; and
has administered law and order with en-
even hand ofjustice. In short; we do not
think any, colored or white person could
have eny hard words for Gen, Hampton's
administration. He has certainly gone far
beyond our expectations. No Conscientious
and sane person can say that his atlminis-
tration has been intolerant. Nothing like
disregard &c ;i::::yy lss been indmlged in h4
him. There has been wonderful improve
ment upon previous administrations. TIE
General reminds one of noble and modern
solon supplanting o modern Draco, When
Athens WIS shakcned from centre to cir
cumference by the Outrageous laws of the
latter, whose statutes were SO severe that
they were said to be indeed the work of a
dragon, and to be written not with ink but
with blood, the former, one of the wi.est
s.i;i sas- men OF Athens, commanded the
confidence OF all classes of his fellow-citizens
by his great wisdom and integrity, and was
| chosen or made sole Archon for life, with
Unlimited power to alter the existing state
| of things. His first object was to improve
the condition of the poor classes and debtors,
isot merely by alternating pre- ent distress,
| but by removing its principal causes. To
this end Solou enacted many wholesome
and feasible laws, and abolished all the un-
| necessary and repugnant laws of Draco.
We believe thet the General, like Solon is
doing everything possible to please all
| classe~ of his fellow-cit;zens and to destroy
| all unnecessary laws and enact good ones.
There may beja few whom he has not
pleased or satisfied, both white end colore1 !;
br. we sincerely believe we are speaking the
sentiments of tile masses Of the colnre1 nao-
pie when we say that they are no,p unde-
ceiyed in the administration of Gov. Ha,np.
ton. There are very few that would not
| agree that the administration has been mild
and conciiiatory in its various forms. Yes,
any class of people can enjoy life, liberty
and prosperity with such q man as Gen.
Hampton for their leader. We think he is
nnchangeable. 1t seems that peace stalks
abroad in our land. The midnight mnrau-
des and assassinator are heard and felt no
more. All banished as by magic from our
land. Now, these things aro due to some
cause brought about recently, and it does
not take great deal of common sense to
discover tho cause. 1t appears to us that
We have not met with any serious disad-
vanteges in the present stai9 of affairs; on
the contrary we have been benefited, where.
in many of us fail to see Just now, but fu-
ture day will reveal it moro plainly to us.
or course, according to h!ss..orJy al political
chRugas are accompanied with many EN-.
5arrnssnAenta which necessarily cause many
to dislike political changes while they really
benefit the masses. tits wholesome to Com
monwealth to have frequent changes A
perpetual political party would be the re-
suit OF untold and unknown misery, confu-
sion and bloodshed to any people. Men,
who are permanently entrusted with the
financial affairs of our Commonwealth, and
have unlimited official powar, are most
likely TO forget and disregard the vital
| and immediate wants and interests of the
people whom they represent. Consequently
the common people suffer many inconve.
niences. Hence the great necessity of po-
litical changes. 1t Is o historical Eact that
no one marty avar axisle.l .....;-
Leaders would get careless, and thereby me-
cessitate q chnnga.
Now, fellow-citizens in the face of all
these facts and changes which, as we have
already observed. have resulted in lasting
benefits to opr Commonwealth, are We 10
array ourselves In opposition to the Demo
cratic party in the coming canvass, or unite
with them in electing good and true men to
office? II we are to pursue tho former
proposition, we venture tho assertion that
every single affilrt male e. s-=...;, In
strength and union of the Republican party
viii failto the surface and avail us moth
ingi but If the latter, We certainly will show
the true spirit of our isanhood, and we will
not beget that bitter spirit which Is the nat
urai outgrowth Of contending and opposing
elements. We have no true grounds upon
which we can oppose the. Democratic party
ct present. nor cannot hope for amy in the
| future, just SO long as tho Democrats keep
in high places sucii men at they y,ow have.
We cannot ds1csay that thesHampton nd
nlinistration is rcproseh or impeschahle
concern. X We were to, we would be utter
ing falsehood. Many speak Of re-organ-
izing the Republican party Immediately in
this State. Why, you might as well talk
about exbuming and re-organiziiig into
army array the soldiers OF Alexander the
Great who have long since died. 1--WE