The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1886-04-07

the intellect of the State, time and again, and
yet the public mind Is unsettled az to Its utili-
M ms y s 1rsn has
Its usefulness Is somewhat hampered by the
enactment Of the latest amendment II Is q
good law, has no evil In Its heart II 1t could
extortion that nre heaped upon 1t, see no
reason why 1t Is not great medium OF dls.
seminating much good to the generality OF
the population.
THE HOMESTEAD LAW
has outlived its day of usefulness and fur
nishes an impregnnble fortifcation, IN the
rear Of which, much rascality takes refuge.
think 1t would not, by any means. rob hon
eSty OF i's laarels to expunge It's existence
from the list Of laws.
THE TEN PER CENT. LEGALITY
should meet a similar fate. I am partial to
the opinion that our Legislature and state Of
ficers should be elected for four years ana the
former to hold sessions bennially, and the
LEGISLATORS NOT TO RECEIVE MORE THAN
FOUR DOLLARS PER DAY
or fixed salary for the work per session.
The honor Of Legislator. and not the entire-
ment of "filthy lucre" should come IN lor the
largest share Of patronage.
Much public sentiment is evoked on
THE BLAIR BILL,
pro and con, which is, at present, undergoing
agitation In Congress. My sightedness
of the Comprehension of the bill convinces
me that its intrinsic value would outweigh
nll objections urged, In supplying woeful de.
ficiency that Is prevailing in the publ school
advancement of pucrile education. More Pc
cuniary means are evidently needed to run
the schools longer period and say, SIT, II
Uncle Sam will open his heart and proposes
to contribute a munificent donation for that
specific purpose, accept of 1t and render him u
vote of thanks.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN EVERYBODY ED.
UCATED HIS OWN CHILDREN.
II more money cannot he procured to sup
port this public system, 1t is farce, partake
more of 4 curse than blessing and l would
sanction It's abolition and welcome the return
of the good old ante-bellum system, "every-
body schooled his own children" and am
not sure, sir, hut that is the most satisfactory
and equitable way. I see no reason why this
cdcntional bill should not come within the
province of our consideration and its merits
discussed. Iarprehend no evil results would
accrue to the South in It's enactment. AS to
AN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE,
am not sure, but what it would be produc-
tive Of much good In advancing the science OF
agriculture in our State. The appropriations
of our honorable calling should absorb much
of our undivided attention.
THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
And last, but rot least, Mr.. President, polit'
ically, I would PROFOUND the question 10 this
intelligent body OF ycomanry, might say, Is
not that principle q flew to rule the many
which Yields potent sway nowadays at our
primary elections, antagOnisLic to the true
sense OF Democracy? The open and free ex.
ercise of suffrage has too much of that unjust
and dinboIic power ('rigism'Dt to encounter at
the polls. And, 1 predict. Il persisted IN, IT
ff,. al trpY ~ n
Democracy. Admitting
THE f;EG1sTRATIoN SINE QUA NON,
which bears upon IT'S face pcrcep,ibe doubt
of genuine justice, do not the integrity Of the
solidity Of the Democratic party demand pro-
lection at the ballot box against such an un.
Just pressure as that domineeling influence Of
'bosslsm" which, rs 1t prevails at our primal
ries, is u stigma of reproach TO the glorious
PRINCIPLES oi Democracy. o. p. IL.