The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09
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Thursday 'korninR, january 3. 1873
Good OitIxens WeIcon,ed.

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In some articles upon the subject OF
the prosperity OF Columbia and the State,
and upon what either would retard or
advance il. published in our columns q
few days since, we showed with sufficient
olearness. we thought, that the citizens
OF this plane and Of the State had taken
every, step in their power, and evinoed
every proper disposition, to have new
settlers come smongst them. We have
not, 1t sis true; the means Of inducing
Immigrants, such "a ore used in the
North and Northwest, to turn their
steps in this direction. We have no ac.
tivsmoneyed agencies at work, no com.
missioners abroad in that interest, no
lines Of ships bringing them in at nomi-
nal,rates, no land to confer upon them
upon condition merely of occupation
and settlement. We make no exaggerat-
11 representation OF the advantages of
residence here. We have only cheap
lands for sale. an unrivaled climate to
live in. promising manufacturing inte.
rest to develop. and many other inviting
fields to be occupied and improved. We
are conscious OF our needs, and will cor-
daily Welcome all decent and industrious
persons who come amongst us in good
faith to work honestly. and take their
share in such fortunes as we enjoy our
selves. What more could we do? Never
theless, there seems an inclination in
some quarters to complain of the dispc-
aition Of onr people, as not friendly or
cordial, and as repugnant to such do.
sirable increase. There are persons who
seem to measure this important matter
by their own small and limited expert
enoe. Perhaps they have not been very
cordially received themselves, and are
sore because of distinctions made be-
tween them and others more favored.
Bqt one swallow does not make sum-
mer. Tnere are carpet-baggers here. as
everywhere else in the South, who are
not regarded with overwhelming favor.
But this is only because they are no
better than they should be. It is un-
reasonable to expect cordiality to be
shown By any community towards sus-
picious characters, especially where they
showa malignant ard abusive temper,
which inclines them to keep old wounds
open and constantly to irritate old sores.
Il Aman expects friendship let him show
himself friendly. There are good men
and bad men, there are acceptable visi-
tors, and there are some, and we are
sorry to say not. a few, whose room is
better than their company. II there is
anything more detestable and oppressive
than any 9th er in our unfortunate South
at present, it is the presence here, in po-
sitions of honor, profit and trust. which
they have acquired by the most odious
and dishonorable means, of men without
honesty Of character, truth or integrity,
deoency or humanity. How can We be
expected to like such perHons2 We shall
never be guilty Of the hypocrisy OF pro-
fessing either admiration or respect for
them. On the other hand, We have all
over the country, and right here in Co.
lumbia. many new citizens, who are
peaceable and quiet. active and manly,
orderly and friendly. They stir up no
strife. they indulge in no sneers. They
are rs conspicuous for their personal in
tegrity. and affable department., as for
theiriindnstry and success. No one in
quires what their political opinions may
be, no one questions their right to hold
what views they please. Men like Mr..
Irwin, Mr.. Wheeler and Mr.. Lowry, who
have gone to work, and are doing we'll
both for themselves and the community
in building and improving; or like Mr..
Evans and others. who are. investing
freely in real estate; or like Mr.. Wicks,
onthe Wateree, who is successfully ma
naging large planting interests, and hun
dreds Of others in town and country, who
have business large or small, and attend
to itSand let that Of others alone, are
valuable citizens. Not particle of pre-
judice exists. and not the slightest dis
elimination Is made sgs:as. .hs=:. They
have made their homes hara ard an 81,