The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-17

sonal experience teaches how futile is the
charge, that because Horace Greeley receives
Democratic votes, therefore he becomes u
Democrat. or lapses under Democratic con-
troll. was first chosen to tho Senate by q
coalition Of Free Soiers and Democrats. De-
mocrati: votes helped make mic Senator from
Massachusetts, as they also helped make nv
excellent friend. Mr.. Chase, Senator from
Ohio. and will help make Horace Greeley Pre-
sldent. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
was ON this account less faithful as Free
never became Democrat or lapsed under
Democratic control. l do not doubt that Ho-
race Greeley will be equally consistent. The
charge TO the contrary, 80 vehemently repeat
who make it, except that they may repeat it
by rote. There is common saying, "Princi-
pies, not men, and on this ground an appeal
is mace Tor PRESIDENT Grant, feeling justly
Greeley. he must fail. But better saying is,
principles and men," l am for the prihci-
ples Of tho Republican party in contradiction
represents them. By these principles sh ali
stand, for them shall la Dor, and in their tri-
umph shall always rejoice. II any valued
friend scr aratcs from me now. 1t will be be-
i'll public life. declared my little heed for
party, aud my Indifference to the name by
which l am called; and now l confess my
want OF sympathy with those who would cling
to the form after it's epirit has fled.
Allow me to call attention to another and
controlling consideration. which cannot be
neglected by the good citizen. Watching the
remarkable movement, that has endod in the
double nomination of Horace Greeley, it ie
easy to see that it did not proceed from poll
ticians, whether at Cincinna / or Baltimore.
Evidently 1t was the heart OF the people sore
ly wrung by war and the controversies it en-
gendered, which found this expression. sir
Philip Sidney said OF the uprising in the Ne
therlands, "1t is the spirit Of the Lord, and is
irresistible" and such spirit is manifest
now. Notwithstanding the counteracting
influence Of politicians Republican and De-
mocratic-in the face OF persistent ridicule-
and against the e1travagance Of interruptions
opposition-the nomination at Cincinnati was
triumphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpl ecedented victory. without concert or
propulsion or any lind, can be explained only
by supposing that it is in harmony with po-
pular longing. That Democrats, and espe-
cially those OF tho South, should adopt life
time Abolitionist 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 early repre-
sentative. In standing by Jefferson Davis at
his trial, and signing his bail-bond. he showed
the same sentiment of humanity he so con-
stantIy displayed in standing by the colored
race throughout their prolonged trial, 20 that
the two discordant races find kindred hospi.
tality in him, end he thus becomes q tie Of
union.
The nomination has been adopted by the
Democrats, in convention assembled. This
was an event which the supporters OF Presi-
how it can be regarded otherwise than al q
peace-offering AZ such, it is of infiuite
value. 1t ID revolution, and its success in
pscifying the country will be in proportion to
it's acceptance by ne. dare not neglect the
great opportunity. nor can / stand aloof. 1t
is in harmony with my life, which places
peace above all things except the rights OF
colored race, have sincerely sought the
good OF all, which was enre would be best
obtained in fulfilling the promises Of the De-
claration OF INDEPENDENCE, making all equal
in rights. The spirit in which acted appears
in an early speech, where l said: Nothing in
hate: nothing in vengeance" Never have
asked for punishment. Most anHously 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 eec-
tions and the two races may be lifted from
the rute and grooves III which they are now
fastened, and instea OF irritating ant1qonism
without end, there shall be sympathetic CO.
operation.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There is time for all things, and we are ad-
ing. bursting the bonds Of party, that the
time has como for estrangement TO cease be.
tween peaple who, by the ordinance OF God,
must live together. Gladly do welcome the
gret, the colored people. in organized masses,
resisting the friendly overtures, even to the
extent nf intimidating those who are the other
way. 1t ia for them to consider carefully
whether they should not take advantage OF
the unexpected opening and recognize the
bail bond given at Baltimore as the assurance
of peace, holding the parties to the full per.
forinunce 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 hostile camp, provoking antagonism and
keeping alive the separation OF races. Above
all there must he no intimidation, but every
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league or lodge. Much better will it be when
votes each anxious for YOUR support. Only
then will that citizenship, by which you are
entitled to the equal rights OF al have it's ma.
turai fruits. Oily then will there be that
harmony which is essential to "a true civiliza-
iirn. The present position ot the coIortd
citizen is periious. He Is exposed to injurious
pressure When bc needs support. But zee
nu early extrication except i'll the way pro-
posed Let him cut aGrift from managers
who would WELD him merely ae g. political
f.rce, with little regard to his OWL good, and
bravc!y stand by the candidate who has stood
by him. If Democrats unite with him. 20
much the better. The association once begun
must naturally riprn in common friendship
and trust.
ain tor peace in realty as il, name. From
the bottom of my heart'l am f,r peace, and
welcome all that makes Tor peace. With
de+p-ftlt Subtraction, l remember that no
citizen who drew his sword against US has
suffered by the hand OF tie cXtcutioner. In
just association with this humanity will be
the triumph OF equal rights when the pro
mises OF the great declaration are all fulfilled,
- n Ia n NIT fot hafn IN,