The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-03-27
s. C.
Sunday Morning, March 81. 1870.
Spirit ofSthe state Press.

what favor the resolutions OF the late
press conference, have been received,
we append a, report from many of
the State papers. We have given the
approval Of other journals in previous
issues of the PHOENIX. IT. will be seen
that 80 far as the papers Of the State are
concerned, there is q very general ap-
proval of the subject matter of those re-
solutions. We are pleased to see the
anti-radical programme thus sustained:
The Keowee Courier approves of the
conference resolutions
The Edgefeld Advertiser, in reference
to the press conference, says:
GAS regards the proposed convention,
we think it of; the highest importance
that State Convention, representing oil
the elements ofopposition to the present
corrupt radical administration, should
be held in time to organize and prepare
for the summer and fall campaign. AS
to the time of holding the convention,
We think it would perhaps be better to
defer action until after the assembling
of the radical convention. In this mat
ter, however, we cheerfully defer to the
voice of the majority.
'And when our convention is authori
tatively called, let 10 be called by the
united voice Of all South Oarolinians who
are opposed to the party now in power
in our State, whether they term them
selves liberals, conservatives, Democrats,
Republicans, or citizens.
''Let us go into the next fight to win;
not to discuss sby-gone issues, empty
platitudes or meaningless generalities.
The Anderson IateNigencer approves of
the resolutions Of the press conference,
except as respects the holding of con-
vention as early as June. This it re-
CARDS premature.
The Yorkville Enquirer approves OF
the matter of the said resolutions. but
takes the ground that the convention
called ought not perhaps to assemble be-
fore August 8. The Enquirer says:
$50 far as the matter of the resolutions
is concerned, we see nothing objectiona-
BILE in them. They make intelligence
and integrity the only tests of political
preference. Ey eschewing all complica-
ton with national questions. Che cam
paign is narrowed down to local con-
test. This is probably the best basis
which the convention, when it meets,
can select on which to rally the people
of South Carolina. The great desire of
our people, we believe, is not to build
up any party. Democratic, conservative,
or Republican. Nor are they immedi
ately concerned about female or Indian
suffrage, annexation of foreign territory,
the Alabama claims, or the national
debt. What they want is good, eco
nomical and honest State government
one that will be just to all classes of citi
zens, and will not squander the resources
of the State for private and party pur-
poses. They want officials who believe
that they were elected to promote the
general interests of the people, and not
to enrich themselves. This is our plat
form, aud it is on these grounds that we
oppose the Republican party of South
Carolina, as represented by those whom
it has put into Office"
The Chester Reporter regrets to see
what seems to be divergence of opinion
among those who attended the press con-
ference-said divergence inferred from
certain views expressed by the Orange
burg Ne,os and ourselves.
The Greenvillo Enterprise withholds
the expression of its opinion on the sub
jeot matter of the conference.
The Greenvill, Mountuineer says:
eve certainly need q good and honest
government, and we are willing to advo-
cate any measures which promises to give
US one. If the convention will promote
this end, let us by oil means have the
convention. And let all the people,
irrespective of party, who can forget
self-interest in their love for the State,
be represented"
The Marion Star and Adperfiser hearth
ly endorses the resolutions and the call
for convention. The Star says:
eve hope all our good citizens, white
and colored will respond to the call,
when it is made. Let honest men Of all
classes make one grand and united effort
to free our State from the CALLING shackles
of the corrupt party that is now in
power. We have duty--a sacred duty
to perform-the redeeming of our State
government from corruption and placing
it upon basis of honesty and justice.
And if our good and true citizens will
march up to the front in harmony, this