Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-08-09

longed trial, so that the two discordant
races find kindred hospitality in him,
and he thus becomes tic of union.
The nomination has been adopted by
the democrats in convention assembled.
This was an event which the supporters of
President Grant declared impossible. I do
not see how it can be regarded otherwise
than as peace offering. As such il is of
great value. It is a revolution, and its
success in pacifying the country will be in
proportion to its acceptance by us.
1 dare not miss the great opportunity,
nor can I stand alooE II is in harmony
with my life, which places peace above all
things except the 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 declaration
of independence, makingall equal in rights.
The spirit in which I acted appears in an
early speech in which said, "Nothing in
hate, nothing in vengeance y never have
asked for punishment; most anxiously
/ have looked for the time which seems
now at hand, when there shall be reconcil-
iation, not only between the North and
South, but between the two races, so that
the two sections and the two races may be
lifted from the ruts and grooves, in which
they are now fastened, and, instead of ir-
ritating antagonsm without end, there
shall be sympathetic cooperation. The
existing differences ought to be ended.
There is time for all things, and we are
admonished by a wide spread popular up
rising, bursting the bonds of party, that
the time has come for estrangement to
cease between people who by the ordinance
of God must live together.
Gladly do / welcome the happy signs.
Nor can observe without regret the color
ed people in organized masses resisting the
friendly overtures, even to the extent of
intimidatng those who are the other way,
1t is for them to consider carefully wheth-
er they should not take advantage of the
unexpected opening, and recognize the
bond given at Baltimore as assurance
Of peace, holding the parties to the full per-
| formance of its conditions. Provided al
ways that their rights are fixed, 1 am sure
| ii cannot be best for the colored people to
band together in hostile camp, provoke
antagonsm, and keeping alive the separa-
ton of races. Above all there must be no
intimidation, but they must act freely
without constraint from league or lodge.
Much better will it be, when the two po-
litical parties compete for your votes, each
anxious for your support. Only then will
that citizenship, by which you are entitled
to the equal ri hts of all, have its full fruits;
only thea will there be that harmony
which is essential to true civilization.
The present position of the colored citi-
zen is in peril. He is exposed 10 injurious
pressure where he needs support but
see no early extraction except in the way
now proposed. Let him cut adrit from
those who would WELD him merely as a
political force, with little regard TO his own
good, and bravely stand by the candidate
who has stood by him. If democrats unite
with him, so much the letter. The asso-
citation once bugun must naturally ripen
in common friendship and trust.
am for peace in reality as in name
From the bottom of my heart am fol
peace, and / welcome all which makes fol
peace. With deep felt satisfaction 1 re-
,o,,hor tbot no ci,izan ubo drev hi,
sword AGAINST us has spffered nv the hand
or tho executioner In inst association
with tbis humanity will he the triumpb o
oouol riohts whom tbe promises Of tbe
great declaration are fulfilled. and our peo.
nlo arc unitod nc never before in the on.
duripo follovsbin of common citizcnshin
m, ,i,;s o,d .boro r,rs, ho ,oooroiIio,;or
Nor oon withheld INV hand freely no.
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a,oins, tho ,,lic,, Of ho,e an, ogoips
tanning ancient flames into continued life
a,,, o,oinst r,,,irg in tbe ashes of IN,
nost for oools Of 6re yot burning pile II,
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