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

Our Thermopylw.
In view Of the combinations which
have been formed 10 strengthen and
sustain the Radical newspaper organ
at this plaoe. word ns to ourselves
mny not be amiss TO our readers and
the public. Without referring, in O
notice Of this kind, to tho supposed
and probable sources OF supply which
have been laid under contribution to
revivo that failing journal, we may
may take the statements aa they up-
pear in it, and draw from them use
ful and valuable lesson. It says that it
"has been recently purchased by seve-
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 10
save it, and to nail the Republican
colors to its masthead. Here is u
combination of men, who unite their
mems, talents, experience, influence
aud labors to uphold their party jour
nal. That journal is specially devoted
to 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.. 1t seeks to per-
petuate it's domination as of the most
vital necessity and ut all hazards.
With ths wrecks of the ruin and dis
grace it has wrought lying round on
oil hands; with the condemnation of
the American people ringing in its
ears overy day; with the terrible de-
nunciatiops Of decent Republican
journals oil over this country; with the
frantic desperation of madness it seeks
to prolong its wretched existence. 1t
Graves that it may continue to govern
the fortunes Of the State of South
Carolina, not apprcc;ating the fact
that it has, by it's Ignorance, corrup-
ton and indecency, by its crimes
"S"Aaos eao GSUpic3 HBniuoI lueiE liD6F'
ties, against civilization itself, for.
feitcd the right to exist. and much
more. the honor to govern. II gives
notice that it will make a 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-
proprinted q fund, and made their
journal strong in means; having en-
listed tho services and interest of seve.
raj writer's; having made pool, SO to
speak, Of the political fortunes 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,
moke its sophistries popular nnd 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.defned views and
objects which we seek to impress upon
the public mind. We seq just before
usgigantio 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 upon the matters
which so nearly concern US; if our peo-
pie fully aad rightly appreciated the
situation in which they are; il they
only saw and felt the momentous
events which are fastening on il they
were both informed of and sternIy
united upon the duties OF the hour, the
Radical power would molt away before
their stern determination. Will our
friends think of tho great cause which
they. as we'll as We, ought to have at
heart? Will they strengthen our hands
by their sympathy, encouragement and
support? Our means are moderate,
our resources small. Wo are O unit
against multitude. We nre 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