The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-07

through which the President acts. Such sup.
porters are very poor recommendation.
Looking at the popular support behind, the
advantage is still with Horace Greeley. Pre-.
sident Grant has at his back the diversified
army OF office-ho holders, drilled to obey tho
word Of command. The speeches praising
rings. Horace Greeley finds hocking to his
support largo numbers OF Republicans unwilt
ing to continue the existing misrule, and as
allies with them rogenorated party which
comes forward to unite in this Liberal move
ment. Democrats. in joining Horace Greeley
havo changed simply as President Grant
changed when he joined the Republicans, e1
cept that he was rewarded at once with high
Republican platform, which places the equal
rights OF all under tho safeguard OF irrevers-
bio guarantees and at the Same time accept.
ing the nomination OF q lifetime Abolitionfst,
VINO represents Pre-eminently the sentiment
OF duty to the colored race, they have set their
corporate seal to the sacred covenant. They
may continue Democrats in name, but they
are IN reality Republicans, by the came title
that those who sustain Republican principles
are Republicans. or rather they are Demo
Gratis, according to the original Specification
OF that word, dedicated to tile rights OF the
people. 1t is idle to say that Horace Greeley
and the Republicans that nominated him are
any less Republican because Democrats unite
with them IN support of cherished principles
and the candidate who represents them. Con-
versions arc always welcome, and not less so
because the change is in multitude rather
than an individual. A political party cannot,
II it would, and should not, if it could, shut
the door against converts, whether counted
by the score, the hundred or the thousand;
and 30 We find that the supporters of Presi.
dent Grant announce with partisan triumph
the adhesion OF single Democratic politician
or single Dcmocratio newspaper. On equal
reason, and with higher pride, may the sup.
Porters Of Horace Greeley announce the ad.
hesion Of the Democratic party, which, turn.
ing from the things that are behind, presses
on to those that are before.
1t is also idle to say that the election OF
Horace Greeley as President, with Gratz
republicans, will be the return of the Demo.
cratic party to power. On the contrary, IL
will be the inauguration Of Republican prin.
ciples. under the safeguard Of Republican
President and Republican Vice-President,
with Democrats as avowed supporters. In
the organization OF his administration and
in the conduct OF affairs, Horace Greeley will
naturally lean upon those who represent best
the great promises made Of equal rights and
reconciliation at Cincinnati. II Democrats
arc taken, it will be as Republicans in heart,
recognizing the associate terms OF the settle.
ment as an irreversible 1nality. The hardi.
treme point, when it is asserted that under
Horace Greeley tho freedmen will be re- en-.
slaved, or that colorod people will in any way
suffer in their equal rights. On the contrary,
they have in his election not only tho pro:
example for full generation, during which
he has never wavered in the assertion of their
rights. To suppose that Horace Greeley,
when placed where he can do them the most
good, will depart from the rule Of his honest
life, is an insult to reason. Therefore, put
aside the partisan allegations that Horace
Greeley has gone to the Democrats, or that
ho will be controlled by Democrats. Each IS
my Judgment. They are attempts to avoid
what you recognize as tho true Issue, being
the question between tho two candidates. or
perhaps, they may be considered as scare.
crows. to deter the timid. Nobody who votes
for Horace Greeley will go to the Democrats,
nor do believe that when elected Horace
Greeley will be under any influence except
that enlightened Coincidence which will keep
nlm h. ever true TO the principles he represents.
1t is none the less idle to suppose that Demo.
Gratis supporting Horace Greeley expect or
desire that he should depart from those prin.
ciplos, which are the glory OF his character
They have accepted tho Cincinnati platform
good faith to maintain it. Democrats cannot
turn back who. at the Convention adopting
this platform, sang Greeley songs to the tune
Of "Old John Brown. his soul is marching
on" Seeking especially the establishment
Of character in the National Government,
they will expect their President to bo ALWAYS
true to himself.
Gentlemen, in thus answering your two in
quirios, have shown why you, as colored
tellow-citizens, and also all who would uphold
your rights and save tho colored race from
ndignity, should refuse to sanction the re.
election OF the President, and put your trust
in Horace Greeley. l ought to add that with
him will be associated as Vice President
GratZ Brown, whom have known for wears az
II most determined Abolitionist. The two TO.
gcther will carry into tho National Govern.
ment an unswerving devotion to your rights.
not to be disturbed by partisan dictation or
sectional prejudice. Besides all this, which
may fifty guide you in determining between
the two candidates. it is my duty to remind
you that, as citizens OF the United States and
part OF the country, your welfare is indisso.
lubly associated with that OF the whole coun.
try. Where ell aro prosperous you will bo
gamers. Therefore, while justly careful of
your own rights, you cannot be Indifferent. to
the blessings Of good government. It ID for
you to consider whether the time has not
como for something better than the sword,
and whether character like Horace Greeiey
does not give stronger assurance Of good 20.
vernment than can be found i'll the insulter of
the colOrod race, already famous from tho
rings about him and his plain insptitude for
civil life. The supporters OF President Grant
compel Us to observe his offences and short.
comings. The comparison they challenge
Cannot be declined. It will be tor othors in
tho present canvass to hold it before tho
American people. Speaking now for myself,
have to say that my voto will be given for
Horace Greeley; but in giving it dc not 70 to
tho Democratic party, nor am any less q
Republican,. On tho contrary, am 20 much