The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-05
Our T'nernopylrc.

Our TnermopyIrc.
In view of the combinations which
have been formed to strengthen and
sustain the Radical newspaper organ
at this place, word rs to ourselves
may not be amiss to our readers and
the pubic. Without referring, in n
notice of this kind, to the supposed
and probable sources of supply which
have been laid under contribution to
revive that failing journal, We mny
justly take the statements as they a,-
pear in it, and draw from them use
ful and valuable lesson. It says that it
"has been rerGntly purchased by scvc-
raj Influential Republicans, who have
contributed their means to it's support.
The paper was on the eve of suspcn.
sion, when they stepped forward to
save it, and to nail the Republican
colors to its masthead" Here is d
combination of men, who unite their
means, talents, experience, influence
and labors to uphold their party Jour
nal. That journal is specially devoted
to maintenance of it's party organi.
zntion. 1t has rallied every available
eloment and brought it into line for
this purpose. 1t has no thought of the
great interests or violnted rights of the
people. 1t moves wholly upon the
plane OF party prejudice. party passion
and party ascendaDoy. It seeks to per-
pctuate its domination as of the most
vital necessity and ct all hazards.
With tho wrecks Of tho ruin aud dis
grace it has wrought lying round on
all hands; with tho condemnation of
the American people ringing in its
ears every day; with tho terrible de-
nunciations Of decent Republican
journals MI over this country; with the
frantic desperation of madness it seeks
to prolong it's wretched existence. 1t
Graves that it may continue to govern
tbs fortunes OF the State Of South
Carolina, not uppreciating the fact
that it has, by it's Ignorance, corrup.
tion aud indecency, by its crimes
against the people. agninst their lber.
ties, against civilization itself, for.
feited the right to exist, end much
more, tho honor to govern. 1t gives
notice that it will make !. desperate
struggle for q new lensc of power. and
1t puts forth efforts corresponding to
the Importance of tho stake and tue
magnitude of the issue. Having np-
propriated a fund, and mado their
journal strong in means; having en-
listed the services and interest of sevo.
raj writer's; having made pool, SO to
speak, of the political fortanes Of IL
number of aspiring men aud 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 SEQ just before
us gigantic issues, and it is our effort to
enlighten and prepare the country for
them. AS va have frequently said,
there is much to be done. If Wa were
to-day enlightened upon the matters
which so nearly concern us; if our peo-
pie fully aad rightly appreciated the
situation in which they are; if they
only saw and felt tho momentous
events which are fastening on; if they
were both informed of 1end sternly
united upon the duties of the hour, the
Radical power would melt away before
their stern determination. Will our
friends think of the great cause which
they. as we'll es we, ought to have ut
heart? Will they strengthen our hands
by their sympathy, encouragement and
support? Our means are moderate,
our resources small. We arc unit
against multitude. Wu 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.
mcnts. These We want, and it is no,
too much for us to say. these VIC are
entitled to have. Wo ought to-day to
number ut least 5000 subscribers in
this State That would bring us ad-
vertising. That would make ns pecu-
niarily independent. That would
enable us 10 employ and pay for talent
in employees and writer's in number
and force sufficient to mako strong
impression on tho side we csponse and
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