The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-06-04

ever before, that TIE government is admins.
tered with tie most extreme economy; are,
certainly, awe-ipspiring, and must excite great
admiration for the mathematical talent, dis-
played, and for the ingenuity shown, in "nak-
ing tho .teorse, appear the better reason. But
we remember the old addage, "Nothing lies
like facts, but figures - which exactly applies
in these cases; and We draw long breath of
relief, at being rid Of the cumbersome falsehood.
But the whole thing becomes huge joke; when,
at the end Of one Of these heavy financial ar-
ticles, the word Farmer" as signature, con-
spicuously appears. And we ask ourselves,
musirgly; what sort Of farmer lis he q
lawyer, or doctor, or q merchant what is
his real occupation 2" Such a signature, at tine
end Of such an article, deceives nobody. The
prctense is transparent The writer who thus
signs himself, may own land, but his right to
call himself farmer" goes no farther.
As to the charge that Mr.. d. r. Tillmau, is
endeavoring to hoist himself, or his brother,
the Hon. George Tillman, into the Gubernato-
rial Chair, by means of this Farmers Rights
Movement" We think il is extre mcly far fetched
Nothing is comparable to it, in our estimation,
but the child pceping about in the dark for q
"bogie." 1t is, simply, one of those absurd,
silly stories, which always pursue, and fasten
their gnat-like stings, upon any leader in re-
form movement. Where nothing tangible can
be gotten hold of, by his enemies, to pull him
down with these petty falsehoods are propa-
gated, to neutralizc, rs far as possible, his
efforts. Although we have not the slightest
belief in the allegation !; we may ask, on the
other hand, why should not Mr.. Tillman, or his
brother, be Governor? Certainly, we have rea-
SON to suppose, that either of the two gentle
men are quito as capable of discharging the
duties Of the Office, as many wac have already
filed it, or are now doing so.
Mr.. Tillman did not create this movement, he
simply gave voice, at an opportune moment, TO
conclusions which had already been reached, by
thousands oil over the State. When the tall
grass over the hundreds Of miles, of rolling
prairie, is dry spark from passing railroad
engine will set it on fire, and cause widespread
conHagration. Accidentally, so-to-speak Mr..
Tilman became the leader Of the movement .
he could not have foreseen it, aud ther. fore
could have formed no plans to profit by it.
Il.
Tillman, he will hold it an honor, to resemble,
ever 30 slightly, either in character or career
the great Hebrew Leader and Lawgiver. The
world, wc do not think has ever seen, greater
wiser, or better man. His condition in life, was
Of the highest. Brought up rs Prince, as the
SON Of Phara obs daughter, in the palace of the
King of Egypt, at that time, the greatest and
most powerful monarch in the world, 'learned
in all the learning of the Egyptians = ut that
earth Moses was undergoing special training
at the hand Of God, himself, to st him for the
mighty task before him: He was courageous,
resolute, a man of indomtable will energy,
industry and perseverance. At the appointed
time, he assumed, at the command of God; the
leadership of his own people; braved the mon
arch upon his throne, in the cause of his OPP
pressed brethren, led them trumphantly, out of
Egypt, and finally to the Promised Land.
We hope the name prognosticates good to the
cause Of the farmers, under Mr.. Tillman' 8
leadership. He will deserve the gratitude Of
the farmers, throughout the State, if he shall
have done no more than given voice to their
| grievances.
The farmers have been patient so long, so like
"Dumb, driven CATTLE
under the Calling yoke which has pressed upon
| their necks, for so many years, that it hos come
| to be thought, that "they had no rights, which
anybody was bound to respect" And when
they meet quietly. TO discuss their grievances
and to consult as to remedy, they are pelted
with hail-storm Of small advice, petty sneers,
and puerle warnings
But we have no fears, Mr.. Editor, as to the
result of the present movement of the farmers.
Sooner or later, it will certainly be successful.
a FARMER.