The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-21
Moses Again.

@oSou uAEoctiy Dy inspiration from on
high, we have the works called the Pen
tateuch, embodying, besides instructive
historical records, laws and regulations
admirably adapted to promote the en-
franchisement, civilization and progress
-of his race, and held inestimably dear
ana precious up to this hour. These
works are all that have been left us by
the inspired law-giver, unless we accept
the poetical book of Job as his likewise.
Few as they are, hundreds of volumes of
commentary have been made upon them,
and they will remain fruitful and suo.
,gestive themo of comment TO the end of
time. We have Moses, too, and law
'gver. And he has attempted to lead up
a chosen people out of this land of bond
age into promised land OF freedom and
plenty Ever and anon ho speaks to
ethem, trusting no Aaron with his mes.
saees, but himself delivering his oracles
I'm wellset and studied harangues. Now
1t is platform of principles, again q
carefully prepared address or letter.
These productions show many contor-
tions, twists and evasions, and but little
inspiration. 1t is our duty, if not our
pleasure, occasionally to dissect these
utterances, as we'll as to stigmatize their
authors political misdeeds and obiec-
tioIable personal misconduct; for our
Moses, though "meek" enough, is far
from being wise. or pure, or great, and,
we are sorry to say, bears Watching re-
uaarkab]y well. he acknowledges him
self under vast obligations to his trus ted
and dnsky followers. "All that have
got ell that am in South Carolina, the
black people. of the State gave me-" In
directly, perhaps, they did, in giving him
official position. But, once in, he has
been smart enough to help himself to
the best he could find. He "got" his
dne horses and carriages, his silver plate
and elegant clothes. his houses, lands,
stocks and ready money. according to
the 'igood old plan" OF Rob Roy Moore
gor. If he owes the black race 80 much
he should not chuck them such dry,
marrowless bones as he did last Monday
at Blue Run, near Newberry Court
House, when he told them that fifty
cents day and paying their own ex-
penses was great evil to which they
need submit no longer, as he and his
party would soon inaugurate new sys.
tenn which would give them lands and
mules free. and do away with house rent.
Our Moses, like Alexander the Great,
sighs for new worlds to conquer. Hav-
ing pulled down the United States flag
at Fort Sumter. and having luckily
escaped the enforcement of General
Dix's order, (''shoot him on the spot, ~
and having captured and conquered
Ethiopia. he now aspires to extend his
dominions over the regions round about.
Addressing himself to the white people
OF South Carolina, he begs. he coniures,
them ito take part. md help us (them)
to redeem our beloved State" Be-
loved! We think VIC have heard that
robber blast before from Governor Scott.
We will seek, he continues. "for credit
and respect in the hearts of our own
people, by showing them that the money
they pay into the Golfers of the State is
properly expended. We intend to have
the strictest system of economy in South
Carolina" Heaven help poor South
Carolina from such proper expenditure,
such strict system of economy, as Moses
and his associates promise.
Mr. Moses, We have consuming de-
sire to have the pay certificate matter
cleared up. Will you, while promising
SO much in the future, while asking the
white people, the people of intelligence,
character and property. those who have
stake III the country, to come to your
aid to redeem the State, do them, at the
eamo time. the favor of explaining how
it is that Messrs. Moyer. Enminger.
Sterge, Singer. Markle. Richardson,
Matthews, Haggerty, Ripple. Barnee,
Hoffman, Howell, Tibbet. and Lee. re.
ceived in pay certificates, signed by you
and countersigned by A. o. Jones. Clerk
OF the House Of Representatives,
amounts aggregating the sum of 800.