The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-27

Furnishing offences, when crimes multi
ply fearfuily, aud enormities nre perpe-
trated against the dignity Of the law,
nnd no means found to correct them,
when these enormities are perpetrated
by class Of officials illegally elected,
aud, III no way, the representatives Of
those whom they rule; and when all the
ends OF justice are defeated by the inca
pacity Of the law and tho imbecility and
dishonesty Of the rulers, it becomes ne
cessary for the people thus oppressed to
associate themselves together and fall
back upon the universal law of self-de.
fence for protection.
We are, therefore, among you, fellow
citizens, not as enemies, but friends.
Our purpose is to protect and defend the
honest citizen, to punish the eyil-doer,
and to correct the evils which threaten
ns with political ruin. This alone is our
purpose. It must-it shall be accom-
plished. Il
We would assure our colored citizens
tlnt they need feel no apprehensions of
danger. We live in the Same country;
our interests are identical; and the rule
that oppresses the white must oppress
the colored citizen. We will abridge no
right, or disturb you in the enjoyment
of single privilege. Go on with your
peaceful labors in the pursuit of pros
perity aud happiness. Help us to re-
deem the country. We are your pro-
tectors.
To carpet-bag ofice-holders. we say,
wind up your affairs. Your "ring" must
break, and your Radical roguery must
end. Be warned.
1tinerant carpet-baggcrs and politi-
mir
sowing seeds of strife among honest citi-
1t would be healthier and safetier for
you. Be warned.
Dishonest merchants who deal in seed
the whipping is your remedy. De-
sist, ii-doers; crimes must end; enor-
mites must cease.
Honest citizens, white and colored. go
on in the pursuit of happiness. We nro
yonr protectors and defenders.
All orders from these Headquarters
shall be obeyed.
BY command OF G. G. K. X. X. Q. c.
Ia. 81
HeadanaIters. orangeburg. S. c.,
August 21, 1871.
correspondent of the Charleston
Courier says:
The above is correct copy of nm
order posted in the village Of Orange
burg, on the Dight of the 2lst instant,
by the Ku Ktux. Their numbers are
variously estimated from 100 to $50, but
there was probably only about 100.
They seemed to approach the town from
all directions, and left in the samo man
ner. The quiet of the place was not
disturbed in the least. They we're seen
by only ten or twelve persons who hap.
pencd to be nwake at tho timo, which
was about o'clock. The citizens gone
rally seem to pay littlo attention to the
affair, except those mentioned. One Of
these, IL member of the Legislatures says
ho never intends having anything more
to do with politics. or to attend the Le.
gislature again. Another says he never
was II Radical, and if the X. KS. call II
meeting and give him an opportunity,
ho will join ut once. Another says he has
~. 900 worth Of property, but will take
81, 900 for it ind leave ut once. Others
nre congratnlating themselves Though it
is not their fault) that they hold no
Office. and therefore they will not be
hurt
The seed-cotton buyers are humming
a very different tune from tho one they
have recently been singing so loud. Upon
the whole, in certain circles, ''the goose
DOESN'T look 80 lovely" The effect will
DO salutary, it is to be hoped.
We have had strong Winds with rather
cool rains every day for about week,
ana the cotton crop is looking wretched-
~. The yield is greatly cub off.
AUGUST 24, 1871. NOUVELLE.