The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-06-21
For tho Times.
Rambling Thoughts.

For the Times.
Rambling Thoughts.
Mr.. EDIroR:-when, few weeks since, the
State Executive Committee issued circular re-
commencing primary elections, nearly every
person took to the idea at once, and many of
eur people who had become disgusted with nom-
mating conventions hailed the primary plan MS
wonderful improvement on tho old and
obnoxious one, which bad sent SO many in
competent men before the people. They
thought they saw in tho new scheme n safe,
certain and sure way of preventing the log-roll-
ing and wire working which had become both
o curse and disgrace to the County and while
our present County officers and Legislators were
too wise to advocate it with the earncstness of
the convert, 1t is understood that they, too gave
in their adhesion to tho new doctrine which was
to work out our political salvation.
They did not, however, manifest the zeal in
its favor, nor the anxiety to have it adopted by
the clubs, which the dear people had right to
expect from the "bcst set of Officers in the
State" They had the good of the Country too
much at heart to commit themselves to any new
tangled notions about running the political ma
chine, however so much recommended, and
wisely waited until tn cir sober second thoughts
CAME to their aid to help them out ofth dilemma.
AS the County Executive Committee has kind
ly severed the gordon knot and thereby re-
leased them from the uncomfortable position
| which they have so long occupied, it is to be
hoped they will conc down from the fence, and
bracing their feet firmly once moro on terra fir
ma, make formal declaration OF their princi-
-
campaign.
We nll know they are candidates for rc-clee-
ton, but VIC desire to know how they have fixed
up the State-wheher they intend TO hold on to
| their present offices, or how 1t is understood
here in the back woods there are to be several
changes, but it is hardly probable they would do
anything to disturb the sweet harmony which
at present exists amongst the party, though it
is said that Col. Duncan aspircs to "higher
place" believing he can induce the legislature
to make some law to enforce the road overscers
to work the roads. There was some talk of the
Cross Key member retiring to private life, but
it is believed he has reconsdered the matter
and means 10 try it another term which he is
earnestly advised 10 do, nsomuch as the kind
ness of his colleagues has relieved him from
the burdcnsome duties which usually deyolve on
| q Commissioner. If lie does hold on, there will
be but one competent man" to supply, as the
other desires q reelection and, of course,
will be ominated. 1t is suggested here that
"Scattorbrain" might be coaxcd into accepting
the vacancy which he has made in the board OF
County Commissioners, and instead of sending
the COL to the house let him give our friend o
good shove and land him in the Senate.
The members to the house anticipate n lengthy
| session next winter and desro ta.ssRe in q .Gw
moro VS. before the RAIDS get there again and
steal all the funds and the plan mentioned is
much the easiest and cheapest. 1t is merely
thrown cut as suggestion to the interested
ones. OF course the County will acquicscc in
anything which the "ring' may recommend -
A few "soreheads' and office seekers may grum.
bic and cndcavor to create lisscnsous in the
| party but they are 40 few in numhcrand of such
little influence that no ono will heed their nut
tcrings MORE ANON.