The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-07-04

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instant, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted. Let it
be distinctly understood, however,
that this is merely dissolution of q
temporary arrangement, entered into
after the destruction of the city, on
the 18th of February, 1865-when
there was but one complete fire ap-
paratus in Columbia. The Phoenix
Hook and Ladder Company ten
dered the use of their house to their
unfortunate comrades, and the Pal
mettoes and Independents joined
and "run the machine" together.
The apparatus of the two companies
being now in complete working Or
der,' and the engine house of the
Palmettoes having advanced near
enough to completion to warrant its
occupation, the old organizations
have been resumed, and hereafter the
same generous rivalry which existed
several years ago will be renewed,
and the "frst water" be the all-im-
portant matter. With the fervent
hope that the machines and members
will "weary of doing nothing" in the
extinguishing line, and that the good
feeling which has all along existed
may be maintained, we bid adieu to
the Columbia Fire Department.
ReSoiretl, That the Columbia Fire
Department now be dissolved, and
that the thanks of the department be
rendered to the Phoenix Hook and
Ladder Company for the use of their
house and hall; also, to Capt. W. B.
Stanley, Chief, and Capt. John Nc
kenzie, Assistant Chief, and the
other officers of the department, for
the faithful and efficient manner in
which they have discharged their
arduous and trying duties during the
period of the existence Of our de-
partment.
ReSoicecl, That n copy of the fore
going resolution be sent to Messrs.
Stanley and Mckenzie AMI the Of
ficcrs of the Phoenix Hook and Lad
der Company.
EDITING a NEWSPAPER. Many of
the readers of newspaper have
little idea of the trials and difficulties
an editor has to contend with. One
who knows them by experience
writes
Everybody finds fault with the
editor. He is common property, so
far as abusing him is concerned. Ii
he publishes strong political edi-
torials, he displcascs tho conservative
members of his party; but if he lags
III interest, he is pronounced fail
ure. If he gives his readers a little
soft sawder, he is put down for n
fool. If lie discusses gave matters,
he is sentimentalist. If he dives
into dry subjects, he is called Il boor,
and so, between his readers, land
particularly those who borrow their
paper,) he gets a dig or two on all
sides.
Do these very intelligent critics
know what it is to edit newspaper?
Some DO. We met gentleman
the other day, who said he had often
written for his County paper when
the editor was absent or unwell He
knew all about it, and thought it was
fun. He is happy, knows good
deal, but not enough about what he
was talking.
The difference between writing oc-
casionally for weekly newspaper
and editing daily, may not be much
in the estimation Of these critics; but
it is something, rs we shall suggest.
TO edit daily newspaper requires u
tireless brain and body. Every day
the same routine of work is to be
done; there are the exchanges to look
over, and perhaps an average of ten
columns therein to read each day.
Then the clippings are to be made
ready Tor the printer-a little for
fools, and something for wise men.
This over, there are the editorials to
prepare, which, at times, require n
little reflection. If the paper is to
be made attractive or lively, an ave-
rage Of ut least five columns of this
sort of stuff is absolutely necessary.
This Will take Il couple of hours or
more. Then there are letters and
communications to read and prepare
for the type, or to answer. Then the
Rev. Mr.. So-and-so drops in to have
word with you on something Of in
terest to his flock and the Kingdom