The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-20

relations, quarreled generally My own per-
sohal experience teaches how futile IL the
Democratic votes, therefore he becomes a
Democrat, or lapses under Democratic con-
troll. WAS first chosen to tho Senate by a
coalition OF Free Sellers and Democrats. De-
mocratlc votes helped make mo Senator from
MASSACHUSETTS,, as they also helped make my
excellent friend. MIR. Chase, Senator from
OHIO. and will help make Horace Greeley pre.
sident. But neither bIr. Chase nor myself
was ON this account less faithful as Free
Soilers, and, answering for myself, know that
never bccume Democrat or lapsei under
Democratic control. do not doubt that To-
race Greeley will be equally consistent. The
charge to the contrary, 80 veht mently repeat
ed, seems to reflect tho character OF those
who make 1t, except that they may repeat it
oy roto. There ID q 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. he must fail But a better saying is,
"frineiples aud men" am for the princi-
Piles of the Republican party in contradiction
to Grantiem. ana am tor the man who truly
represents them. BY these principles shall
stand, for them shall labor, and in their tri-
umph shall always rejoice. If any valued
friend separates from me now, 1t will be be.
cause he ptnctSu man dGore principles. Early
III public lite, d. clared my little heed for
party, and my indifference to the name by
which l ain called; and now l coEfess my
want OF sympathy with those who would cling
to the form utter it's spirit has fled
Allow me to call attention to another and
controlling consideration. which cannot be
neglected by the good citizen. Watching the
r,markab bic movement, that has ended III the
double nomination of Horace Greeley, it il
easy TO see that it did net proceed from poll
ticians, whether at Cincinna or Baltimore.
ly wIung by war and the controversies it en-
gendcrcd. which found this expression. Sir
Philip Sidney said OF the uprising in the Ne
therlands, ut is the epirit Of the Lord, and is
iutl n md oh, ntrk 70 fs.ot
now. notwithstanding the counteracting
influence of politicians-Republican and De-
mocratic-in the face Of persistent ridicule-
and against tho extravagance Of interruptions
oppOsition-the nomination at Cincinnati was
trumphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpi ece'iented 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-
cialiy those OF the South, should adopt life
time AbUlitionist for Presid. nj ls an assurance
OF Willingness to arhociate the rights Of their
co.orcd frllow-citizens with that reconciliat ton
IF which Horace Greeley was an early repre-
sentative. In standing by Jt ffereon Davis al
his trial, and signing his bail bond, he showed
The same sentiment OF humanity he 80 COLI
stantiy dieplnyed in standing by the colored
race throughout their prolonged trial, no that
the two diecordant races find kindred hoe pi.
ta'ity in him, tnd lac thus becomes a tie of
union.
The nomination has been adopted by the
Dt Morrats, in convention esembied. This
was an event which the supporters of pIesi-
dent Grant declared impossible. i dol SIC
how it can be regarded otherwise than as
pcace-t fitrinr. AS euch, it il of lniiuitc
value. 1t ID revolution, and lis success III
paclfyng the country will be i'll proportion To
its acceptance by us. l dare not neglect the
great opportunity, nor can stand aloof. II
is in harmony with my life, which places
peace above all things except the rights OF
man. Thus far, III constant Efforts Tor the
colored race, l have sincerely sought the
good Of all, which l was sure would be best
obtained i'll fulfilling the promises OF the De-
claration of lhtepenGen inaking all equal
in rights. The splrit in which acted appears
in AL early speech, where said: Nothing in
hate; nothing in vengeance" Never have
asked tor punishment. Most aLxiously have
looked for the time, which eecms now at
hand, when there should be reconciliation
not only between the North and South, but
between the two races. 30 that the two sec
tiuns and the two races may be lifted from
the ruts and grooves In which they are now
fastened, and instead Of irritating a ntogonisn,
without eDd, there shall be sympathetic CO.
Operution.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There is time for all things and we are adj
monished, by u wide spread, popular upris-
ing, bursting the bonds Of party, that the
tween pcsple who, by the ordinance OF God,
must live together. Gladly do welcome the
happy eigns; nor can l observe, without re
grct, the coiured people, in organized masses.
reSls ing the 1flcuulS eb, even 10 the
extent Of intimidating those who are he other
way. 1t is for them to consider carefully
whtth they should not take advantage Of
the unexpected opening and recognize the
bal. bond given at baltimore as the assurance
of peace, holding the parties 10 he tuil per.
fuIinance Of it's conditions Provided always
that their rights are fixed, am sure it cannot
be best for the colored people to band together
in hostile camp, provoking antagonsm aid
Keeping alive the separation OF races. Above
ail there must te no intimidation. but every
voter must act freely. without constraint from
league or lodge. Much better Will it be- when
the two political parties compete for Your
votes each anxious for Your support. Only
then will that citizenship, by witch you are
| entitled to the equal rights Of MI have it's ma.
turaI trnits. Otly then will there be that
harmony which il essential To true cviliza-
iiun. The present p"sitiuh Oi the colored
citizen is perilous. He i. exposed to in furious
pressure When he needs support. But see
no early extricatiDu exec pit in the way pro-
posed. Let him cut admit from managers
who would WELD him III, rely xs u political
fnrce, with little regard t" his own good, and
brave'y stand by the candidate who has TODD
by him. Ii Democrats nhite with him. 80
much the better. The association once begun
must naturally ripen in common friendship
| and trust.
am tor peace in reality NIB in nnme. From
tho bottom of my heart am tor peace, and
welcome all that makes for peace. With
detp.felt sati, faction, l remember that 10
citizen who drew his sword against US has
| suffered by the hand OF tie executioner. In
lust association with this humanity will be
the triumph OF equal rights when the pro.
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