The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-01

they made the war, ana their ideas are mar
| roWcd by their connection with the war, and
also of the Democrats, for their doctrine of
State sovereignty was the occasion Of the war,
and they seem incapable of leaving the old
rut, and of presenting measures of wisdom in
such way as to captlvate the popular mind
and command the popular vote. The country,
in others words, is ripe for another great
national party Of "lndustrial Activity and
Political Reform"
WHERE TO STRIKE.
From the Columbia Guardian.
Manifestly the vulnerable point Of The Rcpub-
lican party in South Carolina Is the corrupt
character Of the greater part of the officials
who represent the party. 1t is here that the
opposition must strike and, striking here,
there is ample hope of victory. Our citizens,
black as we'll as white, have had enough of
ofliciIl rascalty, oppressive taxation and bare
faced prostitution OF power; and they arc be-
ginning TO see it, AS soon as they do sec it,
ment, has counted its last days AS soon
as the poor laborer finds that all the
voting and freedom goes to him and
all the money goes to his imported law
makers, he will begin to consider where TO
cast his vote. This consideration has never
yet entered into the colored mans mind but
as soon as he sees that the fruits of all his toll
actly the same way to his carpet-bag masters,
he will begin to see that he is not yet realizing
tine best fruits Of his freedom. The time for
him TO see this is rapidly coming. A short
time more Of land commissions, and cndillca-
tions, and labor conventions, and heavy taxes;
will show him that his present hrzZas and
votes could he more prolitaGiy given to his
natural allies and cO-laborcrs-thc native
whites of the Statc-lcho haze an equal interest
,cith him in making the State prosperous, and
in making the taxes as light as possible.
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME.
From the Grecnville Entcrprisc.l
The constitution and position of this State
are now fixed. The press and public opinion
can do little or nothing to change the funda-
mental laws established; but they may strive
to do something 10 influence the internal af-
fairs of the State. We think too little aiten-
tentlon has been bestowed upon our local and
State interests, and therefore, for the present,
it would be wise to agitatc party less and 10
discuss more the particular affairs Of the State.
We can say nothing to affect the great parties
in the North, Democratic or Republican.
When the next general election approaches, it
will be q proper time TO determine on the
course to be pursued.
So far rs the members of tile Legislature arc
concerned, we should feel disposed TO dscrl-
inmate between those of the Republican party
who have shown proper regard and respect for
the interest orthe State in resisting attacks
upon the treasury and reckless expenditures
and who have advocated these laws that are
intended for the good of the people, without
respect To party or race, anu those VINO nave
shown themselves TO be mere spltctGl parll-
sans and the advocates of schemes 10 benefit
the few at the expense Of the many. We can
never applaud or approve Radical principles
ard policy; but, in refusing TO do this, we
think il specially important now TO look to the
local interests OF our State and the immaculate
section where our lot is cast. At present the
railroad interests OF this section demand vigil
lance and energy on the part of the citizens.
TIE COMING CAMPAIGN.
From the Chcraw Dcmocrat.l
ThE uApI.ESroN NEWS has sounded the first
note on the bugc which is to gather the De-
mocracy of South Carolina, for the political
conflict in the TALL; and whether we are ;s con-
hdrnt of success rs our brethren of the press
all about us seem TO be. or not, it is yet the
uart of wisdom and of patriotism to consider
the suggestions which are made, and prepare
for an earnest effort TO cast of the now donii-
nant party. All that we value in The present.
and all We can hope for in the future, depends
upon the issue of Il wise and harmonious action
on the part of the good and true men OF the
State, and we have one great clement OF sue
cess TO start ont with in The conviction which
must have taken hold upon every candid mind,
that the men and measures now in the ascen-
dancy are hurrying us on to certain and spec
dy destruction.
Whether such platform will secure us a
majority of votes or not, it certainly is the true
ground upon which all good citizens should
stand. that this State must bc delivered from
the control OF those who care nothing for lis
honor or its prosperity, but are managing It's
aillifs TO promote their own selfish c!dS; and
tbaf its cbDnl1 III
bv the wisest policy. IL Should also De con-
Quoted upon the principles Of strict and impair
tial Justice TO all classes of persons over whom
it is established. No true CUrOlnitm crIicc,S,
OF has ercT desired, to deprive single person. IN
the State Of dRy political righ! he notr hts;!ty
enjoys. Every Intelligent patriot recognizes
vested rights, and will seek 10 protect each
other in the proper exercise OF them, ana one
of the very sllrcst means Of guaranteeing these
rights is To place the government Which grants
them under control of Intelligent and patriotic
citizens who themselves have ali interest in
them.
We agree, therefore, with THE NEWS, that
the very first doctrine 10 bc laid down by the
Democracy is "a bold, straightforward and
manly opposition to the rulin. party" an un-
compromising rejection Of its measures, and
then sincere and persistent advocacy Of JUS
tice TO all, and q faithful, honest and economi-
cal administration. We do not know that any
thing else is or can be necessary. ihls lli-
cludcs all that any good man of any Class can
desire. and much more than any have hoped
for under the prescntrulc.
1t is time that with some such declaration of
our objects and purposes, the Democratic par
ty should begin more thorough organization,
aud infilsc into its ranks II great deal more
energy and resolution than heretofore. We
may learn q great deal from our opponents in
the way of giving efficiency TO our clubs and
other societies, and it is time to begin the
work. Men who really believe the cause to be
a good one. should work for it heartily. They
may be mistaken in sllpposing that we are not
strong enough yet to throw of the present
ruling party, and others who think differently
may be right. 1t is worth trying at all events.
1t cannot be done without all effort. Let the or
ganization be complete at once, and let there