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Editorial
June 7, 1868
The Daily Phoenix
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial attributes current difficulties to political apathy and urges Southern white conservatives to engage boldly in politics with resolution and energy, asserting their righteous cause will triumph and better days are dawning.
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The Apathies of the Hour.
Much of the difficulties that surround us may be attributed to the apathies of the hour, as they may be called. If the white men and all the true men of the South would boldly enter the arena of the political struggles of the day, all would be well. Resolution, activity, exertion, indomitable energy—these are what we need to make an impress upon the policy of the State. We must meet all the issues that spring up with wisdom and moderation, but with an iron will also. The cause of the conservatives of the South is a righteous one, and we must make it speedily triumphant. The brains, intellect and refinement of the country should control its affairs, and these will. Let men not despair. The triumph of our cause is as certain as that the sun shines. Even now may be discovered the beginning of better days. The dawn appears, and
This dawn
Will widen to a clear and boundless day;
And when it ripens to a sumptuous West
With a great sunset, 'twill be crowned and closed.
Much of the difficulties that surround us may be attributed to the apathies of the hour, as they may be called. If the white men and all the true men of the South would boldly enter the arena of the political struggles of the day, all would be well. Resolution, activity, exertion, indomitable energy—these are what we need to make an impress upon the policy of the State. We must meet all the issues that spring up with wisdom and moderation, but with an iron will also. The cause of the conservatives of the South is a righteous one, and we must make it speedily triumphant. The brains, intellect and refinement of the country should control its affairs, and these will. Let men not despair. The triumph of our cause is as certain as that the sun shines. Even now may be discovered the beginning of better days. The dawn appears, and
This dawn
Will widen to a clear and boundless day;
And when it ripens to a sumptuous West
With a great sunset, 'twill be crowned and closed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Political Apathy
Southern Conservatives
Political Engagement
Righteous Cause
Triumph Of The South
What entities or persons were involved?
White Men Of The South
Conservatives Of The South
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Overcoming Political Apathy In The South
Stance / Tone
Optimistic Exhortation To Conservative Action
Key Figures
White Men Of The South
Conservatives Of The South
Key Arguments
Difficulties Stem From Political Apathy
Southern Men Must Boldly Engage In Politics
Resolution And Energy Needed To Influence State Policy
Conservative Cause Is Righteous And Will Triumph
Better Days Are Beginning To Dawn