The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1878-08-23
WORDS OF WISDOM Ann w.pv1.o

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State in the elections of 1876 occovni;oI, =,
usfea. doal towards its dcliverance fro,
inc evils OF misgovcrnmcnt. BY this vi,
Tory inc State got rid of the radical lon,
erss' the heads of the vandal horde =
.nlevos and robbers, who had, during lon
years. fastened themselves upon its vital
ano nearly sucked out its life's blood 7
was hoped that this result and the bono,
administration of affairs which followed ~
wise and impartial legislation, and tho Cd
ministration of justice with even bond =
al the people, would convince the coIoro,
people that the future of the Stare h.
-nnnnH soomn6tted- nnbiio servants II.
would discharge their duties faitbfHIiv NM nnS
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70 them by The CONSTITUTION and H,s.. u ~
land. 1t was hoped that this change would
restore harmony and confidence between the
two races; that the bitterness of feeling
which had been engendered by the arts OF
politlcal adventures would pass away that
the voice of discord would be silenced. and
new era dawn upon the State, which would
revive Its industry, business and trade. and
restore 1t to wealth and prosperity. 1t was
hoped that the good and true men of the
State, the virtue and intelligence, would
90 allowed to remain at the helm, without fur
ther attempt to stir up strife and confusion.
until these great results were accomplished
But II the course of the Radical Conyen.
tlon lately held in Columbia, be a fair ex-
ponent OF the teeling$and purpose of that
party, itjs evident that the DESPERATE game
for power which convulsed the State in tho
past Is about to be rc-enactcd; that tie az.
tempt will again be made.to bring on col.
lslons between the two races, to provoke
acts OF violence and, perhaps. bloodshed,
tor the manufacture of political capital
Recent events show that the purpose of the
Radical leaders is to again use the deluded
negro to accomplish their ambitious and sell.
ish schemes; to glut their greed for Office
and the public plunder; and that he is ready
to play the part assigned him-to be viii,
ling instrument-the tool and dupe of vile
political gamblers, who would peril life and
property, the peace and good order of so.
clety, the welfare and prosperity-even the
satcty-of the State, upon the issue of this
contest. They know, that without their
colored allies they have no hope of success;
that they cannot form corporal's guard of
aEhite men in South Carolina. Their sole
fehance for success sNpona nathes stolored yo-.a
ters. Hence the desperate effort has been
renewed to inAame the minds of these peo.
pie against the white race by appeals to
their 'prejudices and passions. That this
attempt will signally fail we entertain no
doubt, if the Democracy will do their du.
ty. But if from undue confde nee in their
strength, if from Indifference or apathy,
they should fail to rally to the polls, in the
coming elections, all that was gained by
The victory of 1876 may be lost, and a still |
more deplorable fate bcfall them than thew
have heretofore been subjected to. Every
Democrat should feel that he has his psr.t-
70 perform in this contest, and begin the
work now, and continue it until the victory
s won. Let there be no laggards or strag. |
slers in the Democratic ranks. Let the
be sounded far and near, "Close
up close up! and when its line has been
formed, it will prove as invincible as the
Macedonian phalanx. We have evcrv
in the patriotism of the people |
II South Carolina, and we mistake their
,be .reat crisis now nnon he fqslly sBlX aroused by
lieve they vii! meet this last effort to de-
grade and ruin them, in proper manner
with firm and determined spirit, without
undue excitement, but with the high resolve
Of people "who know their rights, and
knowing, dare maintain them;" that while
they will not be seduc,d into acts of vio-
lence and revolution, they will defend their
rights under the constitution and the laws.
Nothing less can be expected Of brave
and gallant people, and their cause will be
sustained BY the lovers of constitutional
liberty eyefywhere throughout this broad
land Greenrtlc Nstcs.
HoRsEs RuNNINa AwxYff Z team
runs, do not be in too much hurry to leave
the wagon. Unless collision is imminent
it is generally best to stay on the wagon if
possible, as long as it holds together. But
judgment must be used in this respect
Whenever it seems necessary to leave the
wagon, it is best either to drop off behind
or jump from the side. In any and every
case when leaving runaway team, remem-
Der and face the way the horse is going
When this is done man has often times
left wagon in safety, when if he had
jumped in the opposite direction he would
have been killed or dangerously injured
The only possible safety is in continuing in
the same direction in which the motion has
been given until the ground is reached
When jumping is necessary, alwayStry 70