Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1882-09-21
The Political Situation.

Z. Tho issue has been Joined in South Caro-
lima. The Democrats have put their ticket
in tho field and the canvass is we'll under
way. There is not much enthusiasm in the
race, but tho white people of tho State are as
much determined Us they ever were to suc-
ceed in tho contest Taxing the State ut
largo there is not much detection n the ranks
Of tho party and we can sec no reason for
doubt or anxiety. The contest is for good
government and with our experience from
1868 to 1876 we are willing to make many
saoriGces FOR success.
The Greenbacker. lso have thoir ticket in
tho field, endorsed and to be voted for by the
Republicans Of tho State. The issue thero-
fore hns been Joined and it is for the people to
coy who shall rule for tho future in South
Carolina. This bargain between the Greens
hackers and Republicans has produced as
corrupt q coalition as was ever formed.
The Greepbackers are q mers handful in tho
State and their only chance Of success lies in
tho vote of the negro. Tho Grecn6ack sky
has dark lining. The same party that
gavo US the Infamous government during
tho reconstruction period is at our political
doors knocking for admission through the
willing hands Of few deluded white men.
It ia unreasonable to expect that such trade
and transparent trick can succeed. To pre-"
vent success, however, on the part of the
oOaltionists, the Democrats must be up and
doing. Spirit and activity must be infused
into tho campaign and tho people taught
from tho stump, the frcsdo, &c., that there il
danger ahead. Our advcrsaries have the
numbers against us, unless we call to our
assistance the better class Of tho colored peo
pie. At every election from 1876 to tho
present more or less of these people have
voted tho Democratic ticket And why
should thoy not do so2 Tho Democratic
party is the party of progress and improve
ment, and this it has always been. In all
our contests the rights and liberties of tho
people have been protected and preserved by
this grand old party. 1t is also the party of
reform and low taxes. Compare tho present
with the Radical party and SEQ which party
is with tho people and for the people. True,
it may DO that tho Legislature or somo
oo-ordinate branch of tho government may
do something or omit to do something that
people. All cannot be pleased und oil
cannot be protected from wrong md injury.
In tho nature of things tho government bears
moro strongly on some than othors, but this
cannot last long. fcrrors creep in or wrongs
are committed they will be corrected. If
representatives of the people lose their bal :
anoe they can be sent to the rear for
any length of probation. The country be.
longs to tho people and they can govorn it as
they zee fit and we arc we'll satisfied they will
do 80.
In addition to the issue joined in tho State
canvass We have opposition organized in ou,
county contest. The lines will bo drawn ir
the county as woll ns in the State, and tn.
battle will rago from tho mountains to the
sea. We accept the gauge of battle thrown
down in our midst. From 1868 to the
present time we have had good governmon
In Oconee, except when Radical treasure,
fell short in his accounts. The people do no
propose to surrender their decont homes
local government for the Grecnbaok or Repub
lican coalitionists to experiment with. But
to retain this government an effort must bt
made-a united, determined effort of thu
Democracy of Oconce. Tho canvass is now
going on. When tho primary election 10 owe
the canvass should be commenced in earnest
and every man, black or whito, who is Will
us in this emergency. will range himsel
under tho Democratic banner to battle to th
ond for good government low taxes, pros
perity and general happiness.
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The largest animal on earth will postivel,
be scen with S. ii. Barrett & Co.'s now shov
at Walhalla, on Wednesday, October 4th.
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The Greenbackers do not eeem able to ever
bull dozo straight. w. Walker Russell
head Of tho party, recently wrote to Gen
James +. Izlar, Democratic Chairman, t
warn Democrats against demanding join
discussions. Tho lottor was directed t.
"Gen. w. +. Izlar" and referred him to SEQ
ton 8 ,220. Revised Statutes, and "78 Otto.'
Section 5,220 says: ''Any association may g
into liquidation and be closed by the vote o
ite shareholders owning two-thirds of it
stock" and there is no such law book al
"08 Otto" Whether the Greenbackers ar'
going into liquidation or net is not stated