The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-04-01
For the TINES.

Nix. EDITOR: intended to let my pen
rest awhile and devote more time to my lit
tie farm, but the stir in political circles,
County meetings, and big convention at
the State capitol, all in 4uarch, too, have
brought on another spell Of that Old disease,
cderethes seriGendi. How is it, two years ago
it was considered by some, Il serious offense
t? hold political convention in March.
Mars, from which our third month derives its
name, was the Roman God of war; hence, as
there is warfare being waged against Gov
Tillman, it is supposed 10 be legitimate 10
hold conventions, invoke tho aid of the
Roman deity, or do onything else that will
contribute 10 his overthrow.
Two yeirs ago the convention in Colum-
bia was the result Of a popular uprising Of
the farmers and other laboring classes, to
consult as to the matter of reform in the
State government. We claimed then aud
still claim the right TO assemble pcaceably to
consult upon matters pertaining to our inter-
est and welfare. The only error committed
WAS the nomination of Governor and Lieut..
Governor, which you know l opposed and
voted against. Now it would be inconsistent
iu me not TO grant the slme right to those
composing the late convention. Is this not
sauce for the gander, friend Stokes! But,
Alas, have just been Informed that the
.etiug in Columbia has nominated full
iate ticket, thereby committing a more
grievous error than that of two years ago.
But ns Tilman is the fly in the ointment
just now, want to say something about him
and his administration. l wish 10 state iu
the outset, Clest / be charged with being
prejuiiced in his favor that had no pecu-
liar attachment for III lman voted for him
because he was the representative Of princi-
pies lhatiI cherishci would have as freely
voted for Earle hal lie been in Tillmau's
place. Again, | voted for him because he
was the choice of majority of the people
I snp'Cse no uue will deny our Governor
thakhSht to the benefit Of the old adage
"GiSe the devil his due"
8 Tillman did wrong in urging the nomination
of state officers in the convention. But %
moro criminal than those who voted for
State officers in the late convention. lie has
committed errors, no doubt, during his
adminisira ration. But l ask, who could fill
the governors office two years without doing
something wrong, confronted by the press of
the State, charged with malice afore-
thought, and in his rear thousand blood
hounds thirsting for his blood. In fact
would it not have been more manly and
magnanimous in his political enemies, after
he was dnly elected by the people to have
extenueu 10 MIN thelr alu anu sympathy,
than to have combined to make his ad-
hinisttation e "a lure. All tho governors
South Carolina ever had combined, never
had to carry such load of abuse, ridcue
and Misrepresentation as he has borne.
Nothing has been left undone that mali
gnant spirit, prejudice aud hatred could
GENT to accomplish this purpose. His
ks have been magnified, his language
Mf5construcd, and his motives impugned
The beautiful mautle of charity has not been
cast about his shoulders, but is trailing 10
the dust n. the feet of his enemies.
G. Is. BoBo.