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

t.. Rambling Thoughts.
Mr.. EcIToR:-When, few weeks since, the
State Executive Committee issued o circular re-
commanding primary elections, nearly every
person took to the idea ut once, and many of
eur people who had become disgusted with nom
mating conventions hailed the primary plan rs
wonderful improvement on the old and
obnoxious one, which bad sent SO many in
thought they saw in tho new scheme safe,
certain and sure way of preventing the cg-roll-
ing and wire working which had become both
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, it 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
the clubs, which the dear people had rIght to
expect from the "best set of Officers in tho
State" They had the good of the Country too
much at heart to commit themselves to any now
tangled notions about running the political ma
chine, however so much recommended, and
wisely waited until tn cir sober second thoughts
CAME u their hid to help them out of the 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 come down from the fence, and
bracing their feet firmly once moro on terra fir
ma, make q formal declaration of their princi-
pies, purposes and aims, during the coming
| campaign.
We NIL know they are candidates foh rc-elee-
tion but VIC desire to know how they have fixed
up the State-whether they intend to hold on to
their present Offices, or ho,o ? 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 il
is said that Col. Duncan aspires to a "higher
place" believing he can induce the legislature
to make some law to enforce the road overscers
to work tho ronds. There was some talk of the
Cross Key member retiring to private life, but
1t is believed he has reconsdered the matter
and means TO try it another term which he is
earnestly advised 10 do, insomuch as tho kind
ness Of his colleagues has relieved him from
the burdcnsome duties which usually dsvolve on
. Commissioner. If lie does hold on, there will
be but one competent man" to supply, as the
other desires reelection and, of course,
will be nominated. It is suggested here that
"Scattorbrain" might DO 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 lengthy
session next winter and desire ta-sspe IA q. Gew
more 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 rs suggestion to the interested
| ones. OF course the County will acquicsce in
anything which the ring may recommend
few "soreheads" and Office seekers may grum-
BILE and ondeavor to create dissensions in the
party but they are so few in numbernnd of such
little influence that no ono will heed their NUT
terings. MORE ANON,