Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1892-08-25

tanned that it shall become too powerful
to be controlled by the people. Herein
lies our danger and the weak place we
have got TO watch and guard against.
Now, as regards the right OF the farm
ing class to demand representation IN
proportion to their numbers, there is
nothing wrong, and if they have not
enjoyed this in this State since 10 l have
been wrongly informed. There has not
been single time, to my knowledge,
since then. by uniting in the Legislature,
the agricultural class could not have car,
ried any measure they desired against all
other classes combined.
The government is intended for all
classes and equal and exact justice
shorld be accerded to all. If anything
is wrong an2one section or class feels op-
pressed ga should be made to the
whole, :f,551e and not to any particular
closel5Then any profession or occupa-
combines to battle against all others,
with the avowed purpose of getting pos
session OF the government to legislate IN
their favor, they may expect to be fought
by the other classes that live in the same
country, "for self-preservation IS the
first law of nature" We need all the
help we can get to right our wrongs in
politics, let them be real or imaginary.
The reforms effected are just as potent
and lasting by the combination OF all
classes as they are if secured by any par
ticular one, and more likely to be accom-
plished.
What have Just said think answers
the question propounded relative to doc
tors and lawyers. As regards the Ma
sons. Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor,
being of promiscuous classes, this is IN
their favor. so far as politics are con-
cerned. for all classes would be repre-
sented, and what they would do if they
did anything in that matter would not be
illegal, but it would eventually disrupt
their society, consequently is never prac-
ticed or INDUCED in more than at church,
which amounts to only talk on the out
side.
No good will be accomplished until the
factions within our own ranks are recon
c:led, the warning elements quoted, and
q State ticket elected that will rule over
the whole people impartially and a Leg
islature that will legislate in the interest
of all.
We are banded together, and, to great
extent. are mutually dependent upon
each other. and every citizen III the land.
no matter how humble he may be, or
what profession he may follow, is entl-
tied to the full and equal encouragement
granted to others.
The "howling down" of any public
speaker should be ediscouraged. 1t is the
prelude to something worse, for evil is
fikelv to follow the interfering with po-
litical liberty and opinion. No man or
combination of men should be permitted
to practice what they themselves know 10
be wrong.
The debasingof any profession or occu-
patton. which is honorable, should not
be tolerated, no matter from what source
it NAV come, nor should any corporation
be allowed to practice anything that
would injure or bring discredit to any
individual.
The generality of mankind is about
the same when acted upon by or under
similar circumstances; when operated on
in noble, patriotic way, will invariably.
show generous impulses and vice vera.
1T is best, then. even taking worldly
view OF things. to always appeal tc his
better nature: get him to aim for
grandcr and more glorious life. Whe-
thcr we ever attain ii or not, the pursuit
will give us great deal of pleasure, for
it is vet question of debate If there is
not more pleasure in pursuit than IN
possession. ,,.,,
Now. in conclusion, Gov. Tillman
should have all the credit that is due
him. He should likewise be responsible
for his misdeeds. The way public dis
cussions have been conducted. and II ]
am not mistaken he has been the agSres-
sive party. the prejudice that has been
engendered, connected with the bitter
ness of feeling encouraged, will not be
put down as praiseworthy by those VINO
will write the annals of this memorable
campaign. when the excitement and pas
sions OF the present have died or passed
away. He has everywhere branded those
who oppose him as "Haskellites' and
Boilers" when he knows that they are
as true and faithful Democrats as the
state contains He openly proclaims
4',e white population of the state IS
seen two factions, Demo
.ristocrats, and he charges
;. him Of being of the latter
10y % "re the poorest