The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-01
Our TllcrlnOpyluc,

AaFo peeu IoEtucu u atrenBCucn ana
sustain the Radicnl newspaper organ
OF this place, Il word is to ourselves
may not be ar1iss to our readers and
tho public. Without referring, in a
notice of this kind, 10 tho supposed
and probable sources of supply which
havo bccn laid under contribution to
revive that failing Journal, wo may
may take the statements ns they ap-
pear in it, aud draw from them use-
full aud valuable lesson. It suya that it
''has been recently purchased by scvc-
ral Influential Republicans, who have
contributed their means to its support.
The paper was on the eve OF suspcn-
sion. when they stepped forward to
save it, and to nail ths Republican
colors to its mast.hcnd." Here is 4
combination of men, who unite their
means, tulents, experience, influence
and lnbors to uphold their party jour
nal. That journal is specially devoted
to q maintenance Of its party orEaui-
cation. 1t has rallied every available
element and brought it into line for
this purpose. 1t bus no thought Of the
great interests or violated rights of the
people. 1t moves wholly upon tine
plane OF party prejudice, party passion
and party asoendancy. It seeks to per.
pctuate it's dominntion as of the most
vital necessity and Mt all hazards.
With the wrecks of the ruin and dis
grace it has wrought lying ronnd on
all hands; with tho condemnation OF
the American people ringing in it's
ears every day; with the terrible de-
nunciations of decent Republican
journals all over this country; with tue
'rantic desperation of mndness it seeks
to prolong its wretched existence. It
Graves that it may continue to govern
the fortunes of the State of South
Carolina, not appreciating the fact
that it has. by it's ignorance. corrup-
tion and indecency, by its crimes
ngainst the people. against their liber.
ties, against civilization itself. for
feited the right to exist, and much
more. the honor TO govern. I, gives
potice that it will make q desperate
struggle for new leuse of power, and
1t puts forth efforts corresponding TO
the Importance of the stake and the
magnitude of the issue. Having ap.
propriated fund, and mado their
journal strong in means; having en-
listed the servicee and interest of eeve-
rnl writer's; having made n pool, so to
speak, Of the political fortanes of
number of aspiring men and candi-
dates, they are ready to exert its power
for evil; they mean to disseminate it's
corrupting 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 certain clearly defined views and
objects which we seek to impress upon
the public mind. We see just before
us gigantic issues. and it is our effort to
enlighten and prepare the country for
them. AS We have frequently snid.
there is much to be done. If We we're
today enlightened upon the matters
which 30 nearly concern us; if our pco.
pie fully aad rightly appreciated the
situation i'll which they are; if they
only saw and felt the momcntuus
events which nre fastening OH if .hcy
were both informed Of and stcrnly
united upon the duties of the hour, the
Radical power would melt away before
their stern determination. Will our
friends think of the greut cause which
they, Us we'll as we, ought to have ut
henrt? Will they strengthen our hands
ny their sympathy, encouragement and
support? Our means are moderate,
our resources small We are unit
against multitude. Wo are alone in
the midst Of strong combinations. We
depend entirely upon Legitimate bu.
siness. We have nothing to rely
upon but subscriptions and advertise
ments. These We want, and it is not
too much for us TO say, these we are
entitled to have. We ought to-day to
number at least 5000 subscribers in
this State. That would bring us ad-
vertising. That would make us peou.
niarily independent. That would
enable ns to employ and pay for talent