The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-06-02
A Word to Democrats.

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nomination of Mr.. Greeley by the Gin
cinnati Convention took the Democracy,
as it did everybody else, by surprise. but
it turns out to have been the most popu-
lar that could have been made. It was a
fortunate accident, or, looking at it from
an orthodox standpoint, 1t seems to have
been special interposition of Provi-
dence-an interrosition for the salvation
of the country.
While it is almost, If not quite, certain
that our convention will endorse the
Liberal candidates, and recommend
them to tho cordial support OF Demo
Gratis throughout the nation, we regret
to observe there are here and there De-
mocrats bitterly opposed to Greeley,
who insist that straight ticket shall be
put into the field. Even some Demo
cratic newspapers are strenuously urging
that course. AS it is manifestly of the
greatest consequence to the friends of
Gen. Grant that such course shall be
pursued. it may possibly be true, as has
been charged, that in some instances the
conduct of politicians and papers is at
tributable to improper influences, but in
the great majority of such cases we are
satisfied it is only the judgment that is
In fault. The Democrat who opposes
the policy Of oonourring in the action of
the Cincinnati Convention, is very likely
to get right between now and the time
for the assembling of the Baltimore
Convention. Such Democrats, we have
reason to hope, will, except perhaps in
rare and exceptional cases, become con-
vinced OF the error into which they have
fallen. It must be 80, when the interests
OF the party and the country, and more
especially Of the South, come to be
calmly and deliberately considered.
Nearly all the opposition comes fro M
the North. for there is little difference
OF opinion among Southern Democrats.
We do not pretend to say Mr.. Voorhees,
and those who have taken position with
him are not Democrats. We do know
that their course is, to say the least, ex-
ceedingly injudicious, but not until we
see what action they take on the 9Th of
July and thereafter, can we render our
verdict with justice. If they acquiesce
with good grace in whnt is done, all
will be we'll; if not, they can no longer
lay claim to the character or the name of
Democrats.
Much will depend on the unanimity
and harmony OF the proceedings at Balti-
more. If those proceedings go off as
they ought to do, General Grants defeat
may be looked on as settled thing. It
is almost certain that in the event of
Greeley's nomination an effort will be
made to get up bolt. The fact is noto-
rious that a number of Radical ennis
saries we're at the Cincinnati Convention,
and it can hardly be doubted that the
power Of the Administration is sufficient
to secure some representation at Balti
more. We may expect that few wolves
in sleeps clothing will be there. Se-
nator Chandler not long ago declared
that he would willingly contribute
S25. 900 out of his own pocket towards
straight nomination; and President
Grant. possessing even deeper interest,
and having free access to the public
purse, will not sornple to avail him
self of every means of influencing such
result, or something as near it as pos
sible.
The reliance for organizing SUCCESS.
full bolt, in the event of Greeley's nomi-
nation at Baltimore, is mainly on mem
bers OF the party from the Northern
States, for the Radical leaders compre-
bend thoroughly that the insane ooun-
sells OF such Southern men as Stephens
and Forsyth are estimated by the South
ern Democracy precisely at what they
are worth. We cannot and do not be-
lieve that our Northern friends will give
the aid and comfort to the Radicals
which they hope for, for We are per-
suaded that the great majority of North
ern Democrats comprehend the situa-
tien. All who are worthy of the name
desire that suoh action shall be taken as
will rebound to the welfare of the party
and the country.
We ask Northern Democrats who op-
pose Mr.. Greeley to divest themselves of
prejudice and dispassionately consider
the case. The unanimity of the South
ern people should go for something with
them. The absolute necessity of pre-
venting Gen. Grants re- e-eleotion, and
the continued domination OF the Radi.
cal party. have been brought home to
the people of the South. Greeley pre-
sents the opportunity. and they are pro-
foundly anxious that the opportunity
shall not be neglected. 1t is q matter OF
life and death to the South. Mr.. Gree
ley. as the representative OF the conserv-
alive and sound principles enunciated in
the resolutions Of the Cincinnati Con-
vention. and his letter accepting the no.