Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-08-08

the pretensions of slavery, including
the bred Scott Decision. Hor'ce
Greeley from cary life was earnest
and constant against slavery full Of
sympathy with the colored race, and
always foremost. in the great battle
for their rights. President Grant,
except as soldier summoned by the
terrible accident Of war, never did
anything against slavery, nor has he
at any time shown any sympathy with
the colored race. Horace Greeley
earnestly desired that the colored
citizens; should VOTE. and ably cham
pioned impartial suffrage; but Presi-
dent Grant Yas on the other side.
Beyond these contrasts, which are
marked, it cannot be forgotten that
Horace Greeley is person OF large
heart. and large understanding, train
ed to the support Of human rights,
always benefcent with the poor, al
ways ready for any good cause, and
never deferred by opposition or re-
proach, as when forleng years he be-
friended your people. Add to these
qualities conspicuous in his life un-
tiring industry, which leaves no mo-
ment without its fruit; abundant po-
litical knowledge, acquaintance with
history, the instinct and grasp. Of
craftsmanship, an amiable nature, a
magnanimous soul, and above all an
honesty which no surpicion has touch
ed, and you have brief portraiture.
These are the antecedents of Horace
Greeley. Fw of these things ap-
pear in the President. Hisgreat sue
cess in war and the honors he has
won cannot change the record of his
conduct towards your people, espe'
cially in contrast with the lifetime
fidelity of his competitor; while there
are unhappy antecedents showingthat
in the prosecution of his plans he
cares nothing for the colored race.
The story is painful, but it must be
told.
TIE OUTRAGE ON HAYTI.
refer to the outrage he perpetra-
ted upon Hayti, with its 100000
blacks engaged in the great expert
ment of self-government. Here IS a
most instructive antecedent, reveal
ing beyond question his true nature,
and the whole is attested by docu-
mentary evidence. Conceiving the
idea of annexing Dominica, which is
the Spanish part Of the island, and
shrinking at nothing, he began by
seizing the war powers Of the Gov
ernment, in fragrant violation OF the
Constitution, and then at great expen-
diture Of money sent several armed
ships of the navy, including monitors,
to maintain the usurper Baez in pow
er, that through him he might obtain
the coveted prize. Not content with
this audacious dictatorship he pro-
ceeded to strike at the independence
of the black republic in open menace
of war, and all without the sanction
of Congress, to which is committed
the war-making power. Sailing into
the harbor Of Port ausPrince with
our most powerful monitor, the Die
tator, properly manned for this ser,
vice, also the frigate Severn as coll
sort, and other monitors in their train,
the Admiral acting under Instructions
from Washington, proceeded to the
Executive Mansion, accompanied by
the officers of his squadron, and then,
pointing to the great war ships in
sight from the windows, dealt his
menace Of war, threatening to sink
or capture Haytien ships. The Presi-
dent was black, not white. The Ad-
miral would have done no such thing
to any white ruler nor would our
country have tolerated such menace
from any government in the world.
Here was indignity, not only to the
Black Republic, with its population
of 100000, but to the African race
everywhere, and especially in our own
country. Nor did it end here. For
months the navy Of the United States
was lowering on the coast, keeping
that insulted people i'll constant anx-
iety, while President Grant was to
them like hawk sailing in the air
and ready to swoop upon his prey.
This heartless, cruel proceeding found
a victim among our white fellow-citi-
zens. An excellent merchant Of Con-
necticut, praised by all who knew him,
was plunged into prison by Baez,
where he was immured because it was
feared he would write against the
treaty of annexation. and this cap
tivity was prolonged with the conni-
vance of two agents of the President.
one of whom is found constantly with
him, and is part of the military ring
Immediately about him. That such
an outrage could go unpunished shows
the little regard Of the President for
human rights, whether in white or
black. confess my trials as was
called to witness these things: AL
ways a supporter of the Administra-
tion and desiring to labor with it, !
had ever uttered word with regard
toit except in kindness. My early
opposition to the treaty of annexa-
ton was reserved, so that for some
time my opinions were unknown. 1t
was only when saw the breach of
all law-human and divine-that I
was aroused; and then began the
anger of the President and OF his
rings-military and Senatorial. De-
voted to the African race, felt for
them, besides being humble'l, that
the great republic, acting through its
President, could get such an example,
where the national constitution, in
ternational law, and humanity were
all sacrificed. Especially was l NOV
ed when I saw the indignity to the
colored race which was accomplished
by trampling upon fundamental
principle of International law, declar-