The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-21


charge, that because Horace Greeley receives
Democratic votes, therefore be becomes |
Democrat. or lapses under Democratic con-
troll. WAS first chosen to tho Senate by |
coalition of Free Soilers and Democrats. De- |
mocratic votes helped make me Senator from
Massac achusetts, as they also helped make my
excellent friend. Mr.. Chase, Senator from
Ohio. and will help make Horace Greeley Pre- |
eidcnt. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
on this account less faithful as FREQ |
Soiers. and, answering for myself, know that
never became Democrat or lapsed undcr
Democratic control. do not doubt that Ho-
race Greeley will be equally consistent. The
charge to the contrary, 80 vchemently repeat
ed, seems to reflect tho character OF those
who make it, except that they may repeat 1t
by roto. There is common saying, "Princi-
pcs, not mon, and on this ground an appeal
is mado for President Grant, feeling Justly
that, in any personal comparison with Horace
Greeley, hc must fail. But u better saying is,
principles and men," AM for tho princi-
ples of the Republican party i'll contradiction
to Grantism. ana am for the man who truly
represents them. BY these principles shall
stand, for them 1 shall labor, aud in their tri.
umph shall always rejoice. II any valued
friend separates from me now, 1T will be be-
cause he places u man dGere principles. Early
in public life, declared my little heed for
party, and my indifference to the name by
which I am called; and now confess my
want OF sympathy with those who would cling
, to tho form alter it's spirit has fled.
Allow mo to call attention to another and
| controlling consideration, which cannot be
neg glectcd by the good citizen. Watching the
| remarkable movement, that has ended III the
| easy to see that it did not proceed from poll
| ticians, whether mt Cincinnati or Baltimore.
Evidently it was the heart Of the people, sore
| " wrung by war and tho controversies it en-
Gcndercd, which found this expression. Sir
| Philip Sidney said OF tho uprising in the Me-
therlands, ut is the spirit Of the Lord, and is
irresistible" and such spirit is manifest
now. Notwithstanding the counteracting
influence of politicians-Republioan and De-
| mocratic-n the face Of persistent ridicule-
| and az ainst the extravaganza of unecrupulous
opposition-tho nomination at Cincinnati was
triunphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpI ccedented 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-
cially those OF the South, should adopt life
time Abolitionst for President ia assurance
OF Willingness to associate the rights of their
colored fcilow-citizcns with that reconciliation
| OF which Horace Greeley was an early repre-
sentative. In standing by Jefferson Davis at
his trial, and signin, his bail-bond, he showed
the same sentiment of humanity he 30 con-
stantly Gieplayed in standing by tho colored
race throughout their prolonged trial. go that
tho two discordant races find kindred hospi-
tality in him, end he thus becomes Il tic of
union.
Tho nomination has been adopted by the
Democrats, in convention assembled. This
was an event which the supporters of Prcsi-
dent Grant declared impossible. do not see
how it can be regarded otherwise than as
peace-offering As such, it is of infinite
value. 1t is a revolution, and ite success in
pacfying the country will be in proportion to
its acceptance by US. dare not neglect the
is in harmony with my life, which places
peace above all things except tho rights OF
man. Thus far, in constant efforts for the
colored race, have sincerely sought the
| good OF all, which was sure would be best
obtained in fulfilling the promises OF the De-
| cIaration of Independence, making all equal
in rights. Tho spirit in which acted appears
in an early speech, where said: Nothing in
hate; nothing i'll vengeance" Never have
asked for punishment. Most anXiously have
looked for the time, which seems now at
hand, when there should be reconciliation
not only between the North and South, but
between the two races, 80 that the two Sec
tions and tho two races may be lifted from
the ruts and grooves in which they are now
fastened, and instead of Irritating dntdgOniSnl
without end, there shall be sympathetic CO.
The existing differences ought to be ended
There is time for all things, and we are ad-
ing, bursting tho bonds OF party, that the
time has come for enlargement to cease be-
tween people who, by the ordinance OF God,
must 1.-Two together. Gladly do welcome the
happy signs; nor can l observe, without re-.
gret. the colored people, in organized masses,
resisting the friendly ovcrtures, even to the
extent OF intimdating those who are the other
way. 1t is for them to consider carefully
whether they should not take advantage of
the unexpected opening and recognize the
bail-bo given at Baltimore "a the assurance
of peace, holding tho parties to tho full per.
forinance of its conditions. Provided always
that their rights are fixed, I am sure it cannot
be best for the colored people to band together
in a hostile camp, provoking antagonism and
keeping alive the separation OF races. Above
all there must 10 no intimidation, but every
vol er 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 which you are
entitled to the equal rights Of all have it's ma
: tural fruits. Only then will there be that
harmony which is essential to a true civiliza-
ton. The present position OF the colored
citiZen is perilous. BE is exposed to injurious
pressure when he needs support. But see
no early extrication except in tho way pro-
posed. Let him cut adritt from managers
: who would WELD him merely as political
force, with little regard to his own good, and
bravely stand by the candidate who has stood
by him. II Democrats unto with him, 30
much the better. The association once begun
must naturally ripen in common friendship
and trust.
am for peace in reality as in name. from
the bottom of my heart am for peace, and
welcome all that makes tor peace. With
dcep-fclt satisfaction, remember that no
citizen who drew his sword against us has
suffered by the hand OF the executioner. In
lust association with this humanity will be
the triumph OF equal rights when the pro.
mises of the great declaration are all fulfilled.
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