The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-14

Democratic votes, therefore he becomes q
Democrat, or lapses under Democratic con-
troll. l was first chosen to tho Senate by a
coalition OF Free soilers and Democrats. De.
mocratio votes helped make me Senator from
Massachusetts,, as they also helped make my
excellent friend. Mr. Chase, Senator from
sident. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
was on this account less faithful as Free
Sollers. and, answering for myself know that
mover became Democrat or lapsed under
Democratic control. do not doubt that Ho-
race Greeley will be equally consistent. Tho
charge to the contrary, 30 vehe mcntly repeat
ed, seems to reflect the character OF those
who make it, except that they may repeat it
by rote. There Is common saying, "Prlnci-
pies, not men," and on this ground an appeal
is made for President Grant, feeling Justly
that, In any personal comparison with Horace
Greeley. ho must fail. But q better saying is,
Principles and men." / am for tho princi.
Piles OF the Republican party in contradiction
to Grantism, ana / am for the man WHO truly
represents them: BY these principles shall
stand, for them shall labor, and in their tr-
umph shall always rejoice. II any valued
friend separates from ME now, 1t will be be-
cause ne places man ddeue principles. Early
Ill public life, declared my littlo heed for
party, and my indifference to the name by
which l am called; and now confess my
want OF sympathy with those who would cling
to the form after it's pprit has fled.
Allow me to call attention to rnother and
| controlling consideration, which cannot be
| neglected by the good citizen. Watching the
remarkable movement, that has ended in the
double nomination Of Horace Greeley, it is
| easy to see that it did not proceed from poll
| ticans, whether at Cincinnati or Baltimore.
Evidently it was the heart OF the people, Sore
| ly wrung by war and the controversies it en-
| gcndered, which found this expression. Sir
Philip Sidney said Of the uprising in tho Ne
therlands, '1t is the spirit Of the Lord, and is
irresistible," and such q spirit is manifest
now. Notwithstanding the counteracting
| influence Of politicians Republican and De-
mOCrRtiC-ll the face OF nAr6i6faOt ri6iCUla-
and against the extravaganza Of interruptions
opposition-the nomination at Cincinnati WAS
| triumphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpl ecedented victory, without concert or
propulsion OF any kind, can be explained only
| by supposing that it is in harmony with po-
pular longing. That Democrats, and espe-
cially those OF the South. should adopt life.
| timo Aboltionist for President is an assurance
| OF Willingness to associate the rights Of their
coiored fellow -citiZene with that reconciliation
| Of which Horace Greeley was an carly repre-
sentative. In standing by j fferson Davis at
his trial, and signing his bail-bond he showed
the same sentiment Of humanity he SO con-
stantly displayed i'll standing by the colored
race throughout their prolonged trial, 20 that
the two dircordant races find kindred hoepi
taiity in him, snd he thus becomes a tie of
union.
The nomination has been adopted by the
u; mccrats, III convention assembled. This
was an event which the supporters OF Presi-
dent Grant declared impossible. do Z OF Gee
how it can be regarded otberwiee than az a
peace. Offering. Az such, it is of infinite
value. 1t Id Il revolution. and lis success in
lts acceptance by us. daro not neglect the
great opportunity, nor can stand aloof. 1t
is in harmony with my life, which places
peace above all things except tho rights of
colored lace. ! have sincerely sought the
| good Of all, which was eure would bo best
obtained i'll fulfilling the promises of the De-
claration of Independence, making all equal
| rif EyN1.
in ell early speech. where said: Nothing in
hate; nothing in vengeance" Never have l
asked for punishment. Most anxiouely have
l looked for the time, which seems pow at
hand, when there should be reconciliation
not only between the North and South, but
between the two races. 80 that the two sec
| tions and the Two races may be lifted from
the ruts and grooves in which they arc now
| fastened, aud instead Of Irritating antagonism
| without end. there shall be sympathetic CO.
operation.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There lis tiIne for all things, aud we are ad-
ing, bursting the bonds OF party, that the
| time has como for estrangement to cesae be-
tween people who. by the ordinance OF God,
must live together. Gladly do welcome the
gret, the colored people, in organized masees
resisting the friendly overtures, even to the
extent Of intimidating those who are the other
way It is for them to consider carefully
whether they should not take advantage Of
the unexpected opening and recognize the
bail. bond given at Baltimore as the assurance
Of peace, holding the parties to the full per.
forinance of its conditions. Provided always
that their rights are fixed, I am sure 1t cannot
be best for the colored people to band together
in hostile camp, provoking antagonism and
| keeping alive the separation OF races. Above
all there must be no intimidation. but every
voter must act freely, without eonstrAint from
league or lodge. Much better will 1t be whom
the two political parties compete for your
| votes, each anxious for your support. Only
then will that citizenship. by which you are
entitled to the equal rights Of all have it's ma
turai fruits Obly then will there be that
harmony which ia essential to u true civliza-
tion. The present position OF the coored
citizen il perious. He 10 exposed to pjurious
pressure when he needs support. But rec
no early extricatiou except in tho way pro-
posed Let him cut adrift from managers
who would WELD him merely az q political
fnrcc, with little regard to his own good, and
brave,y stand by the candidate who has stood
by him. II Democrats unite with him, 80
much the better. The association once legun
must naturally ripen in common friendship
and trust.
am tor peace III reality in name. from
the bottom Of my heart am for peace, and
welcome oil that makes tor peace. With
deep-felt satisfaction, remember that no
citizen who drew his svord against us has
suffered by tho hand OF the executioner. In