The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-02-12

~COLUJMBIA, S. G.
ThqfsdayMorning Februaar.yyl yl2 ,''74.
FlatterInx Unotion.

Flattorlng Unotion.
We are conscious that We have sale
enough on the re-assembling of tht
Tax-Payers' Convention. We have an
swered certain objections to it on th'
score Of the expected introduction into
its councils OF topics which had better
be left alone for the present. We have
also, in the discharge of the duty which
devolved upon us as journalists, noticed
certain statements advanced By sc ue O
our friends, touching the prop.iety o.
the convention assembling at the pre-
sent time. A difference of opinion
upon this point, coming from respon.
sible and reputable source, challenged
our attention. We treated it with cen.
dor, and our comments, we are pleased
to know, were properly appreciated
There is no substantial difference OF
view entertained upon the grave matters
which force themselves upon the con-
servative public opinion. This very
discussion OF differences, moro apparent
than real, as to tho best mode, time and
manner of seeking relief and redress.
will be OF benefit and give additional
efficacy to the remedies, when they shall
have at lass been agreed upon. Whe-
ther, the convention meets now or in
October, after the elections, the only
point of difference between some of the
Conservative members of the Legisla-
ture and the general public Of the State,
ls really matter of small consequence.
There is no difference in fundamentals,
none as to the necessity of earnest
action On the part Of those who clearly
see the downward tendency OF all just
principles of government here, and the
danger of tho Widespread corruption
now existing, sweeping with uncon-
trolled force aud demoralizing current
through the length and breadth of the
State.
tn the Uaion- Herald, of Tuesday, up
psared q lender with tho sacrilegious
heading of 1.-The Coming Messiah. +"
We are not, therefore, surprised to find
1T destitute OF regard for the truth Of
facts, devoid Of ingenious spirit, and
utterly wanting in true manliness OF
thonght. Whether designed or not, the
article evinces miserable misconcep-
tion OF the true question, and an evil
dent ,nis-statement of the whole issue.
The Herald hears the tramp of those
who will hold its party to stern account
ability for their deeds Of folly and
crime. In its alarm, like q drowning
man, it catches at the merest straws.
The natural difference of opinion which
may prevail in the ranks of the Conser.
vatives as to uon- essential points, is
magnified into threatening separation
upon vits! principles. And because,
forsooth, q few of onr members charita.
bly, attribute to squad of those who
=.1 ;z.o - no i;opu1iiuune ou.uu purpuse
of amendment, because they SEQ and
zsoosRize i: o..e:s .sasful locking fcs
OF troubles ahead, and consequently g
little better behavior, because they
think (weakly, In our judgment, bu
honestly, we doubt not,) the approach
Of the campaign will mend their man
ners, il it do not reform their morals
because some Conservatives are heard te
say, "We are thankful it is no worse.
the Herald pretends to rejoice in disco
very OF mares nest of supposed dis
crepancy of opinion and divisions ir
Conservative quarters. Men who seel
only the right-those who are animated
only by patriotic motives-can afford t.
be indulgent and gentle, at the yer,
time they are preparing to insist upol
the sternest accountability. Because o
this leniency, due in part to persona
association, the Radical organ is not en-
titled to infer or assert that any Conser
vatives OF influence or character arc op
posed to the most decisive action, an.
much less to represent them, even indi
rectly, as knowing "that the whole cur
rent OF the Legislature is directed t,
economy and retrenchment." Tho,
know no such thing. and have justifie,
no such statement.
Be 40 good Mr. Hero,,, os ,ot 90 -,