The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-04
COLUMBIA S. G., TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 4 1874
Our 1'l,erlnopylec.

Our Thermopylsc.
In view of the combinations which
have been formed to strengthen and
sustain the Radical newspaper organ
at this place, word as to ourselves
may not be nmiss to our readers and
the public. Without referring, in q
notice Of this kind, 10 the supposed
and probable sources of supply which
have been laid under CONTRIBUTION TO
revive that failing journal, we may
justly take the statoments rs they ap-
pear in it, and draw from them nac.
ful and valuable lesson. It snys thut it
"has been recently purchased by scyc-
ral influential Republicans, who have
contributed their means to it's support.
The paper was on the evo of sospen-
sion, when they stepped forward to
save it, and to nail the Republican
colors to its masthead" Here is a
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. 1t 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 tho
people. 1t moves wholly upon the
plane of party prejudice, party passion
and party ascendancy. It seeks to per.
petunte its domination as of tue most
vital necessity and ut oil hazards.
With the wrecks Of tho ruin and dis
grace it has wrought lying round on
all hands; with the condemnation OF
the American people ringing in its
ears every day; with the terrible de-
nunciations 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
tho fortunes Of the State OF South
Carolina. not appreciating the fact
that it has, by its ignorance. oorrup.
ton and indecency, by its. crimes
against the people, against their liber.
ties, against civilization itself, for
fsited the right to exist, and much
more. the honor to govern. It gives
notice that it will make desperate
struggle for q new loase 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 made their
journal strong in means; having en-
listed the servicee and interest OF seve-
ral writer's; having made pool, 30 to
speak, of the political fortunes of q
number of aspiring men and candi-
dates, they are ready to exert its power
for evil; they mean to disseminate its
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 npon
the public mind. We SEQ Just before
us gigantic issues. and it is our effort to
enlighten and prepare the country for
them. AS we have frequently snij,
there is much to be done. If W, were
to-day enlightened upon tue matters
which 80 nearly concern us; il our pco-
pie fully aad rightly appreciated the
situntion in which they are; if they
only saw and felt the momentous
events which are Fastening on; If they
were both informed of aud sternly
united upOu the duties of the hour, the
Radical power wonid melt away before
their stern determination. Will our
friends think of the great cause which
they. as we'll as 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 are unit
against multitude. We are ulouo in
the midst Of strong combinations. We
depend entirely upon legitimate bn-
siness. We have nothing to rely
upon but subscriptions and advertise.
ments. These We want, and it is mol
too much for ns to say, these we ure
entitled to have. We ought to-day to
number ut least 5000 subscribers in
this State. That would bring US ad-
vertising. That would make us pecu-
ninrily independent. That would
enable ns to employ aud pay for talent
in employees and writer's in number
and force. sufficient to make strong
impression on the side we espouse and
| defend. We should like to send forth