The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-22

FrsEoe and Germany, and then, in personal
relations, quarreled generally. by own per-
sonal experience teaches how futile is the
charge, that because Horace Greeley receives
Democratic votes, therefore he becomes q
Democrat. or lapses under Democratic con-
troll was first chosen to tho senate by
mocratic votes helped make me Senator from
Massachusetts, as they also helped make my |
excellent friond. Mr.. Chase, Senator from
Ohio. and will help make Horace Greeley Pre-:
sident. But neither Mr. Chase nor myself
was on this account less faithful as Free
Soiltrs, and, answering Tor myself, know that |
Democratic control. do not doubt that Ho- |
race Greeley will be equally consistent. The
charge to the contrary, 30 vehemently repeat |
ed. seems to reflect the character OF those
by rote. There is common saying, "Princi-
pies, not men," and on this ground an appeal
is made for President Grant, feeling Justly
that, in any personal comparison with Horace
Greeley, lie mustfai But better saying is,
"Prlnciples and men," / am for the princi-
piles Of the Republican party in contradiction
represents them. BY these principles shall
stand, for them shall labor, and Ill their tri.
umph I shall always rejoice. II any valued
friend separates from me now, 1t will be be-
cause he places q man dt0re principles. Early
| in public life, declared my little heed for
party, and my indifference to the name by
which am called; and now l confess my
want OF sympathy with thoee who @ould cling
to the form after it's spirit has fled.
| Allow me to call attention to another and
controlling consideration. which cannpt be
neglected by tho good citizen. Watching the
remarkable movement, that has ended III the
double nomination OF Horace Greeley, it is
easy to see that it did not proceed from poll
| ticians, whether at Cincinnati or Baltimore.
| Evidently it was the heart OF the people, sore
ly wrung by war and the controversies it en-
eendored which found this expression. Sir
Philip Sidney said Of the uprising in the Ne
therlands, ut is the spirit Of the Lord, and is
.,.,ft IN ~ nd t1nH M n
now. Notwithstanding the counteracting
influence of politicians-Republican and De-
mocratic-in the face of persistent ridicule-
and against tho extravaganza OF interruptions
opposition-the nomination at Cincinnati was
triun,phantly 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 eepe-
cialy those Of tho South, should adopt life
timo Abolitioniet for PRESIDENT is an assurance
OF Willingness to associate the rights Of their
colored fellow-citizens with that reconciliation
Of which Horace Greeley was an carly repre-
sentative. In standing by Jefferson Davis at
his trial, and signing his bail-bond, he showed
stanty displayed in standing by the colored
race throughout their prolonged trial, 60 that
the two diecordant races find kindred hospi-
: taIity in him, snd he thus becomes tic OF
union.
The nomination has been adopted by the
Democrats, in convention assembled. This
was all event which the supporters Of Presi-
dent Grant declared impossible. do not see
how it can be regarded otherwise than as a
pesc Offering. AS such, it is of infinite
, value. 1t ia a revolution, and its success in
! pacifying the country will be in proportion to
it's acceptance by us. I dare not neglect the
great opportunity, nor can l stand aloof. 1t
is in harmony with my life, which places
/ peace above all things except tho rights OF
} colorcd race. have sincerely sought the
good Of all, which l WAS suro would be beet
, obtained in fulfilling tho promises OF the De:
claration Of independence, making all equal
in rights. The spirit in which acted appears
) in All early speech, where l said: Nothing in
hate: nothing in vengeance" Never have
Q asked for punishment. Most anxiouely have
t | looked for the time, which seems now at
. not only between the North and South, but
: between the two races, 80 that tho two sec-
r tions and the two races may be lifted from
: the ruts and grooves in which they are now
). | fastened and instead of Irritating dnta1oniSn
Il without end. there shall be sympathetic co.
a operthion.
t The existing differences ought to be ended
Z There is Il time for all things, and we are adj
g monished, by wide spread, popular upris
!, ing, bursting the bonds Of party, that the
t time has come for cstrangcment to cease be
:, tween people who, by the ordinance of God
5 must live together. Gladly do welcome the
happy signs; nor can I observe, without ro
: gret, tho colored people. in organized masses
d resisting the friendly overtures, even to tht
u
II way It ia for them to consider carefully
y whether they should not take advantage o
It the unexpected opening and recognize tht
h bail-bond given at Baltimore as the assurance
t of peace, holding the parties to the full per
q forInance OF it's conditions. Provided always
= that their rights are fixed, am sure it canno
/ be best for the colored people to band together
J., in hostile camp, provoking antagonism an(
r keeping alive the separation Of races. Above
II all there must be no intimidation, but ever,
n voter must act freely. without constraint from
d league or lodge. Much better will 1t be wheI
4 tho two political parties compete for you
J. votes, each anxious for your support. Onl!
l. then will that citizenship, by which you ar
o entitled to the equal rights Of all, have it's ma
# tural fruits. Only then will there be tina
o harmony which is essential to true civiliza
r ton. The present position Of the coloret
It citizen il perilous He is exposed to injuriou
|, pressure when he needs support. But se'
y no early extrication except in the way pro
J. posed. Let him cut adrift from manager
II who would WELD him merely as politica
@ force, with little regard to his owR good, ait
n bravely stand by the candidate who has stoot
It by him. II Democrats unite with him, 9,
l. much the better. The association once begun
Q must naturally ripen in common friendship
n and trust.
o lam for peace in reality as in name. From
f, the bottom Of my heart am for peace, and
n welcome all that makes for peace. Will