The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-07
Our TiaernlopyItc.

Our ThcrmopyIsc.
In view of the combinations which
have been formed to strengthen and
sustain the Radical newspaper organ
at this place, word 60 &c ourselves
may not be amiss to our readers and
the public. Without referring. in u
notice of this kind, to the supposed
and probable sources of supply which
have been laid under contribution to
revive that failing journal, we may
justly take the statements us they ap.
pear in it, and draw from them use-
full and valuable lesson. It says that it
"hGs been recently purchased by sevc-
ral influential Republicans, who have
contributed their means to it's support.
The paper was on the eve of suspen-
sion, when they stepped forward to
save it, and to nail the Republican
colors to its mast head" Here is Il
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 its party organi-
cation. It has rallied every available
element and brought it into limo for
this purpose. 1t has no thonght of the
great interests OK violated rights ci the
people. It moves wholly upon tho
plano Of party prejudice. party passion
and party asceudancy. 1t seeks to per.
petnate its domination ns of the most
vital necessity and at nl huzards.
With the wrecks of the ruin and dis
grace it bus wrought lying round on
all hands; with the condemnation of
the American people ringing in its
ears every day; with the terriblo de-
nunciations OF decent Republican
Journals all over this country; with tEe
frantic desperation of mnducss it seeks
to prolopS its wretched existence. 1t
Graves that it may continue to govern
tbs fortunes of tho State Of South
Carolina, not appreoiating The fact
ton and indecency, by its crimes
against the people, against their liber-
ties, against civilization itself, for.
feited tho right 10 exist, ana much
more, the honor to govern. It gives
notice that it will c,ake II desperate
struggle for new lease of power. ard
It pats forth efforts CORES pon,iing to
the Importance oi the sinl:e and the
magnitude OF the Issue Hn.!nG mp
propriated fund, arr: made their
journal strong il means; he1ing en-
listed the serviceE and interest of seye
ral writer's; having made pool. so to
spenk, of the political fortunes Of n
number of aspiring men and candi-
dates, they are ready to exert it's power
for evil; they mean to disseminate its
corrupting doctrines, and, if possible,
make its sophistrics 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 j. is our effort to
enlighten and prepare the country for
them. AS we have frequently said,
thero is much to be done. If we were
to-day enlightened upon tho matters
which 80 nearly concern ns; if our peo.
ple fully aod rightly npprecinted the
situation in Which they are; il they
only saw and felt the momentous
events which are fastening on; il they
we're both informed of aud sterniy
nnited 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. ns well rs we, ought to have ut
henrt? Will they strengthen our hands
by their sympathy, encouragement and
support? Our means are moderate,
our resources small. We are unit
against multitude. We IRE alone in
the midst OF strong combinations. W,
depend entirely upon Legitimate bu.
sincss. We have nothing to rely
upon but subscriptions and advertise
ments. These we want, and 1t is no!
too much for us to say, these vs.. .r"
entitled 20 have. We ought to-day Ia
number AZ lenat 5000 subscribers III
thia State. That would bring us adj
vertisiug. That would pnkc lie ,ccn
ninrily Independent. That would
enable us 10 employ anl pay for talent
in employees and writer's in number
and force sufficient to make strong
impression on the Hiae we espouso and
defend. We should like to send forll,
q strong and able Journal. the power.
fui advocate Of truth. the icfl"xible
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