The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-17

country knows too we'll tho military ring, tho
senatorial ring, and the custom house ring,
through which the President acts. Such sup
porters are very pour recommendation.
Looking at the popular support boblnd, the
advantage lie still with Horace Greeley. Pre-
sident Grant has at his back the divereifed
word Of command. The speeches praising
him are by Oflice-holders aud members Of
rings. Hcraco Greeley finds hncking to his
support large numbers OF Republicans unwill-
allies with thom regenerated party which
comes forward to unite in this Liberal movo-
ment. Democrats. in joining Horace Greeley,
have Changed simply as President Grant
cept that he WAS rewarded at once with high
office. The change is open. Adopting tho
Republican platform, which places tho equal
rights OF Ill under the safeguard OF irrtvrrsi-
pie guarantees. and at the same time accept
ing the nomination OF a lifo-time Aboli,ionist,
who represents pre-oninently the sentiment
OF duty to tho colored race, they hnve set their
corporate seal to the sacred covenant. They
are in reality Republicans, by the same title
that those who austaiu Republican principles
are Republicans. or rather they are Demo
Gratis, according to the original Specification
of that word, dedicated to tho rights Of the
people. 1t is idle to cay that Horace Greeley
aud the Republicans that nominated him are
ary less Republican because Democrats unite
With them IN support Cf cherished principles
versions are always welcome, aud not l'ss 30
because the change iH III multitude rather
than an individual. a political party cannot,
X 1t would, and should not, il it could, shut
the door against converts, whether counted
by the score, the hundred or the thousand; !;
and 80 We find that the supporters OF Prcsi-
dent Grant announce with partisan triumph
the adhesion OF single Democratic politician
reason, and with higher pride, may the sup
porters OF Horace Greeley announce the nd
hesion OF the Democratic party, which, turD-
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
Brown as Vice-President. both Interchangeable
Republicans, will be the return Of the Demo.
will be the Inauguration of Republican prin-
ciples, under the safeguard of Republican
President and Republican President,
with Democrats as avowed supporters. In
in the conduct of affairs, Horace Greeley will
naturally lean upon thoee who represent best
the great promises made of equal rights and
reconciliation at Cincinnati. II Democrats
recognizing the associate terms of the settle
ment as an irreyersible fbality. The hardi-
hood Of political talsehood reaches its ex-
trcme point. when it is asserted that under
Horace Greeley the freedmen will be re- en-
shaved, or that oolorod people will in any way
suffer in their equal rights. On the contrary,
they have in his election not only the pro-
misses OF the platform, but also the splendid
example for full generation, during which
he has never wavered in the assertion Of their
righte. To suppose that Horace Greeley,
when placed where he can do them the most
good, will depart from the rule Of his honest
aside the partisan allegations that Horace
Greeley has gone to the Democrats, or that
he will be controlled by Democrats. Each is
without foundation or reason, according to
my Judgment. They are attempts to avoid
what you recognize as the true iesue, being
the question between the 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 conscience which will keep
him ever true to the principles he represents.
1t is none the less idle to suppose that Demo
detire that he should depart from those prin-
ciples which are the glory OF his character.
They have accepted the Cincinnati platform
with its two-fold promises. and intend in
good faith to maintain it. Democrats cannot
turn back who, at the Convention adopting
this platform, sang Greeley songs to the tune
ot "Old John Brown. his soul is marching
on" Seeking especially tho establishment
Of character in tho National Government,
they will expect their presidt Mt to Lc always
true to himself.
Gentlemen, in thus answering your two in
QuirieB, I have shown why you, az coiore6
fellow-citizene, and also all who would uphold
your rights and save the colored race from
ndignity, should refuse to sanction the re-
election OF the President, and put your trust
in Horace Gseeley. l ought to add that with
Gratz Brown, wLom have known for years as
most determined Abolitionist The two to-
sether will carry into the National Govern
ment an unswerving devotion to yonr rights,
not to be disturbed by partisan dictA.ion Or
sections al prejudice. Besides ell this, wAi.ll
may fitly guide you in determining between
the two candidates.. it il nv du:y TO remind
you that, as citizens Of the United States. and
part Of tho country, vour welfare is iutissu-
lubly associated with thnt Ut the wlinle cuun-
try. Where all are prosperous yuu Will bn
gamers. Therefore, while justly careful If
your own rights, you cahnOt be iudiiicrrn. t.
the blessings Of good government. 1t is for
you to consider whether the time iHs not
and whether character like HCIac. Greeley
does not give stronger assurance Of good gU-
vernment than can be found il. tho luAu,ter Of
the coiured race, already famous from tho
rings about him and his plain inaptitude for
civil life. The supporters Of Preeldent Grant
compel Us to observe his of. nccs and short
comings. The comparison they challenge
carnot be declined. il will bc Tor others in
the present CANVASS TO hold ii before the
American people. Speaking now for myself,
/ have to SAY that my vote will he given tor
Horace Greeley; but i'll giving it do no, 10 10
tho Democratic party, nor am any less II
Republican. On the contrary, am 30 much
OF a Republican that cannot support can
incapacity to appreciate Republican princi-
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