A Change — Mr. Miles ELLIOTT, of Edenton, has accepted the position of assistant postmaster at this place, vice Mr. Clarence LATHAM, resigned.  We hope the Republican will now be satisfied, that is, the few who have been trying to get Mr. LATHAM out.  The only charge that could be brought against Mr. LATHAM was that he is a Democrat.  The majority of the Republicans were satisfied with Mr. LATHAM, for they appreciated his ability to run the office, but as will always be the case, there were a few who kicked hence the change.

Mr. ELLIOTT, being a Republican, may give that party some satisfaction, but if his ability should fail, then what?  Why we will see a clean sweep made, and the office go, perhaps into the hands of a negro.

Some people say the office has not been run right, well, maybe it has not, but is Mr. LATHAM to blame? We think not, and as a change has been made we will see.  If a Democrat must “git” for discharging his duty, the Republicans must stick to the rack, fodder or no fodder.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 29 August 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.