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

Dart 10 the present AuministI alton. The
country knows too we'll the military ring, the
senatorial ring. and tho custom house ling,
through which tho President acts. Such sup
por'ers arc very poor Recommendation.
Looking at tho popular support behind, the
advantage is still with Horace Greeley. Pre-
sidcnt Grant has ut his back the diversified
army OF Office holders, drilled to obey the
word Of command Tho speeches praising
him are by o1ict-holders and members OF
rings. Hcraco Greeley finds I0cking to his
support largo numbers of Republicans unwill-
ing To continue the cXinting mlsrule, and as
allies with them re.encratod party which
comes forward to unite in this Liberal move
ment. Democrats in joining Horace Greeley,
have changed simply an President Grant
changed wh.n he joined the Republicans, ex-
cept that he was rewarded at once with high
oflce Tho change is open. Adopting tho
Republican platform, which places tho equal
rights of all under tho safeguard OF irrevtrsi-
bio guarantees and at thu sanlo time accept.
Ing tho nomination of q lifetime Aboli iOhst,
VINO represent prc-emincnt!y the sentiment
OF duty to the colured race, they have set their
corporate seal to the sacred covenant. They
may continue Democrats in name, but they
are in reality Nepubcane, by the same title
that those who sustain Republican principles
are Republicans. or rather they arc Demo-
Gratis, according to the original Specification
OF that word, dedicated to the rights uf the
people. II ID idle to ray that Horace Greeley
and the Republicans that nominated him are
any lees Republican bccausr Democrats unite
With them Id support Cf cherished principles
aud tho candidate who rerrca.u.s them. Con
versions are always welcome, and not less 20
because the change IL III multitude rather
than an Individual 4 political party cannot,
II it would, and should not, if it could, SHUT
the door aBainrt converts, whether counted
by the score. the hundred or the thousaud;
and 80 we find that the supporters of Freel-
dent Grant announce with partisan triumph
the adhesion OF II single Democratic politician
or single Democratic 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
Brown as Vice President bUth uncha ngea BILE
Republicans, will be the return Of the Demo
cratic party to power. On the contrary, it
will be the inauguration Of Rel publican prin-
ciples. under the safeguard oi q 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 rcpi eeent best
the great promises made Of equal rights and
reconciliation at Cincinnati. II Democrats
are taken, it will be as Republicans i'll heart,
recognizing tho associate terms Of the settle
ment as all irrcvcreibln iiualiiy. The hurdi-
hood Of political ialechoud reaches it. ex-
treme point, when it is assorted that under
Horace Greeley the irccdm, II will be rccn
shaved, or thut colurcd people will in any way
suffer in their equal rights. On the contrary,
they have in his election not only the pro-
miscs OF the platform, but also the splendid
example for full genera ton, during which
he has ne yer wavtred 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 lis honest
life is all insult TO reason. Therefore. put
aside the partisan allegations that Horace
Greeley haa gone to the Democrats, or that
he will be controlled by Democrats. Each 10
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my Judgment. They attempts to avoid
what yOu recognize as the true Issue, 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 20 to the Democrats,
nor do believe that when elected Horace
Greeley will be under any influence except
that enlightened Coincidence which will keep
1t is none the less idle to suppose that Demo-
Gratis supporting Horace Greeley expect or
desire that he should depart from, those prin-
ciples which are the glory OF his character.
They have accepted the Cincinnati platform
with it's two-fold promises, and intend i'll
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 the establishment
of character in the National Government.
they will expect their Preside mt to be always
true to himself.
Gentlemen. in thus answering your two in
qniries, l have shown why you, as coiored
fellow citizens, and also all who would uphold
YOUR rights and save the colored race from
indirnity, 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 bo associated as Vlcc-Preeident
Gratz Bi own, whom have known for years as
a most determined Abolitiunist. The two 10
gctlIer will carry into the National Govern
ment an answering devotion to your rights, =,
not to be disturbed by partisan tlictation or
sectional pr. ju,ilco. Besides all this. which
may titly ynide you in determining between
the two candidates. it is my duty to remind
you that, as citizens of the United State &. and
part of the country, your welfare is intissO-
lubly associated with that OF the whole cuun-
try. Where all are prosperous you will DO
gamers. Therefore, while justly careful uf
your own rights, you cannot DO intlItfercn. tc
the blessings OF good government. II is for
come for something better than the sword,
and whether character like liorac. Greeley
does not give stronger assurance of good go
vcrnmc ut than can DO found IL, the nruitcl Of
the coinred race, already famous from the
rings about him and his plain inapti.ude for
civil life. The supporters Of President Grant
compel rs to observe his uff nces and short
cOmingB. Tho comparison they challenge
cannot be declined. II will be- ior others in
the present canvass to hold it. before tho
American people. Speaking now for m myself,
l have to say that my Nuto will be given for
Horace Greeley; but Ill giving 1t do not go to
tho Democratic party, nor ain any less u
Republican. On The contrary, am 80 much
Of Republican that ! cannot support 3 can
didste wloHe conduct in civil lie shows an
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