The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1869-08-21
How Shall We Redeem the State.


We lay before our readers an edito-
rial from the Charleston Daily Neps of
the 18th inst, which alludes 10 our lead
er Of last week, and is interesting as
speaking Of the new developments of
parties.
It speaks rather doubtfully of the
praoticability Of compromise between
the respectable men of the two parties.
Believe us, that such compromise is
practicable and has been accomplished
in Virginia and Tennessee it is the on
ly means to bring about the end SO much
desired by the Ncrcs and by ourselves,
the defeat of the corrupt, extreme party
that rules the State, and the redemption
of our country, into the hands of honest,
intelligent men. We note the charita-
BILE tone Of the Ne,cs' allusion to u.s.
These questions should be discussed by
the press with calmness and charity for
opposing views without descending to
abusive and commonplace epithets and
invective.
We believe the Ne,os desires the good
of our Carolina, so do We; let us dis
cuss the means of obtaining the desired
end with lenieney and good will:
Prudent men throughout the State are,
already canvassing the prospects of an
anti. Radical or Democratic success in
tn" elections which take place in South
Carolina in the fall of 1870. This is
looking long way ahead, but the Radi-
Gals are thoroughly organized, whatever
their internal discussions, and it is ad-
mitted that they cannot be thoroughly
defeated without ample preparation,
united action, aud steady and continuous
work. We do not, we believe, exaggerate
or misinterpret public sentiment, in
saying that there is general recognition
of the fact that a complete overthrow Of
the South Carolina Radicals in 1870 is
absolutely necessary for the peace and
prosperity of the State. Among respect
able men there is so far no difference Of
opinion, but there appears to be some
doubt as to what plan of battle will most
certainly be successful. It is agreed that
We must win the fight. The question is
how may we win it?
The Edgefeld Advertiser, staunch
Democratic newspaper, published in
Edgefeld County, is anxious that the
Democratic party should at once be put
upon war footing. Itsays, emphaticaal-
ly: ave must "triumph in 1870. We
must elect our men but "our saying SO
will not make it so. Our success do
pends upon the organization of "our
party, and the collection of men and
''matsrials for the great struggle at the
"ballOt box in 1870" The article from
which this passage Is taken concludes
with these words:
"Our adversaries are evidently wide
awake, and IN the last swenty days
numbers of their leaders from all parts
of the State have been seen at QUE capital.
Some important change is going on in
their ranks. 1t is thought by many that
the Union League is disappearing before
the Grand Army of the Republic. The
Radicals are undoubtedly making prepar-
atious for the campaign of 20. They are
In power, and like vulturcs are feasting
apoa the very vitals of our oppressed
State. What can we do9 Brave men,
honest men, want to know what can be
done to ward of the dangers which sur
round them. Everything is contained
in the one word, WORK. Leaders of the
Democracy must get to their work before
it is too late. Let our committees be
formed; let our banners float at every
cross-road; let the heavens ring with the
songs Of peace Democracy aud purity ;
let our documents be printed aud circu-
lated, and let tie roll of the Democrats
number thousands. IF the work of Or
ganization is thoroughly carried on, and
more action and less talk there will be
no doubt as to the triumph Of the Dem
Ocratic party in 1870"
This is one view Of the matter, and is
widely different from the position taken
hy tho Winnshoro' Newa h;tharto q Den-