The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-07-31
Our Thernlopylm.

ONA AAci AsopSiOs
In view of the combinations which
have been formed 10 strengthen and
sustain the Radical newspaper organ
at this place. word MS to ourselves
mny not be amiss to our readers and
tho public. Without referring, in O
notice of this kind, TO tho supposed
and probable sources of supply which
have been laid under contribution to
revive that failing journal, we may
may take the statements as they ap-
pear in it, and draw from them q USE
ful and valuable lesson. 1t says that it
"has been recently purchased by sevc-
raj influential Republicans, who have
contributed their means to it's support.
The paper was on the eve of suspen-
sion, when they stepped forward 10
save it, aud to nail the Kepublicac
colors to lis mast head" Here is IL
combination Of men, who unite their
means, tulents, experience, influence
aud labors to uphold their party jour
nal. That journal is specially devoted
to 4 maintenance OF its party organi-
cation. It has rallied every available
element and brought it into line for
this purpose. It has no thought of the
great interests or violated rights Of the
people. It moves wholly upon the
plane OF party prejudice, purity passion
and party ascendancy. It seeks To per.
petuatc it's domination as of the most
vital necessity aud ut all hazards.
| With the wrecks of the ruin and dis
grace it has wrought lying round on
oil hands; with the condemnation of
the American people ringing in it's
cars every day; with the terrible de-
| nunciations of decent Republican
journals all over this country; with the
frantic desperation of madness it seeks
to prolong its wretched existence. It
Graves that it may continue to govern
tho fortunes Of the State of South
Carolina, not apprcc:ating tho fact
that it has, by its Ignorance, corrup-
ton and indecency, by its crimes
ngalnst the people, against their liber-
ties, against civilization itself, for.
fcitcd the right to exist, und much
more, the honor to govern. II gives
notice that it will make desperate
struggle for new lease Of power, and
it puts forth efforts corresponding to
the importance of the stake and the
magnitude of tho issue. Having ap.
propriated fund, and made their
journal strong in means; having en-
listed the services and interest of seve-
rnl writer's; having made pool. SO to
speak, Of the political fortunes of o
number of aspiring men and candi-
dates, they are ready to exert its power
for evil; they mean to disseminate it's
oorrupting doctrines, and, if possible,
make its sophistries popular and pre-
valent.
We shall not speak Of ourselves,
further than to say that we occupy in
this contest no doubtful attitude. We
have certnin clearly defined views and
objects which we seek to impress upon
the public mind. We SEQ just before
US gigantic issues, and it is our effort to
enlighten and prepare the country for
them. AS we have frequently said.
there is much to be done. If We were
to-day enlightened u pom the matters
which so nearly concern us; If our peo.
pie fully aod rightly appreciated the
situation in which they are; il they
only saw and felt the momentous
events which nre hastening on; il they
were both informed of and sternIy
united upon the duties OF the hour, the
Radical power would mols away before
their stern determination. Will our
friends think Of tho gteat cause which
they, as we'll as We. ought to have al
heart? Will they strengthen our hands
by their sympathy. encouragement and
support? Our means are moderate,
our resources small. We are q uni,
against multitude. We nre alone in
the midst of strong combinations. We
depend entirely upon legitimate bu
sinets. We have nothing to rely
upon but subscriptions and advertise
ments. These we want, and it is no,
too much for us to say, these we are
entitled to have. We ought to-day tc
number at least 5000 subscribers in
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