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

France and Germany, and then, in personal
relations, quarreled generally. My own per-
sonai experience teaches how futile il the
charge, that because Horace Greeley receives
Democratic votes, therefore he becomes a
Democrat, or lapses under Democratic con-
troll. was first chosen to tho Senate by q
coalition OF FREQ Soilers and Democrats. De-
mocratic votes helped make me Senator from
hlassa chusetts. as they also helped mako my
excellent friend. Mr.. Chase, Seuator from
Ohio. and will help make Horace Greeley Pre-
sident. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
was on this account less faithful as FREQ
So1lers. and, answering tor m yself, know that
l nover became Democrat or lapsed under
Democratic control do not doubt that Ho
race Greeley will bo equally consistent. The
charge to the contrary, 30 vehe mently repeat
ed, seems to reflect the character OF those
who make it, except that they may repeat it
Dy rote. There is common saying, "Prlnci.
pies, not men," and on this ground an appeal
is made for President Grant, feeling Justly
that, in any personal comparison with Horace
Greeley. he must fail. But a better saying is,
Principles and men," am for the princi.
to Grantem, ana l am for the man who truly
represents them. BY these principles sh all
stand, for them l shall labor, and in their tri.
nmph shall always rejoice. II any valued
friend separates from ME now, 1t will be be-
causo he places q man d6ere principles. Early
i'll public life, declared my little heed for
party, and my Indifference to tho name by
want OF sympathy with those who would cling
to the form after it's apirit has fled.
Allow me to call attention to another and
controlling consideration, which cannot be
| neg lected by tho good citizen. Watching tho
remarkable movement, that has ended in the
double nomination Of Horace Greeley, it is
easy TO see that it did not proceed from poll
ticians, whether at Cincinna' i or Baltimore.
Evidently it 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 tho counteractine
influence Of politicians-Republican and De-
mocratic-in the face OF persistent ridcule--
opposition-the nomination at Cincinnati was
triunphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpf ecedcnted victory, without concert or
propulsion OF any kind, can be explained only
by supposing that it is in harmony with q po-
pular longing. That Democrats, and espe.
cially those OF the South, should adopt life
| time AbolitioDist 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 came sentiment OF humanity he 80 con-
race throughout their prolonged trial, go that
! the two discordant races find kindred hoe ri
tality in him, snd lie thus becomes q tie of
union.
Democrats, in convention assembled. This
was all event which the supporters Of Presi-
dent Grant declared impossible. 1 do not see
how it can bo regarded otherwise than az q
pcace-Uffciing. AS such, it ia of infinite
value. 1t ID II revolution, and its sucrss in
pacifying the country will be in proportion to
| It's acceptance by us. dare not neglect the
great opportunity, nor can etand aloof. 1t
is i'll harmony with my life, which places
peace above all things except tile rights Of
| man. Thus fer. IN conttant lffJrts tor the
! colorcd race, l have sincerely eought the
good oi all, which was sure would be best
obtained III fuihlln. the promises OF the De-
claration OF Independence, making all equal
| i'll rights. The spirit in which actcd appears
in an early speech, where said: "NothinG in
hate, nothing in vengeance" Never have 1
asked for punishment. Most anxiously have
l looked for the time, which seems now Mt
| hand, when there shonld be reconciliation
| not only between the North and South, but
between the two races. 30 that the two sec
| tions and the two races may be lifted from
| the ruts and grooves in which they are now
| fastened, and instead of Irritating ni.tngonisn,
| without end. there shall be sympathetic CO.
| operation.
! The existing differences ought to be ended
There ia time for all things, and We are ad-
monished, by wide spread, popular upris-
ing, bursting the bonds OF party, that the
time has come for estrangement to cease be-
must live together. Gladly do Welcome the
happy signs; nor can I observe, without re.
gret the colOred people, in organized masses,
resisting the friendly overtures, even to the
extent Of intimidating thoae who are tho other
way. 1t is for them to consider carefully
whether they should not tako advantage Of
tho unexpected opening and recognize the
bail. bond given at Baltimore as the assurance
OF peace, holding the parties TO the full per.
| forInance OF its conditions. Provided always
that their rights arc 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 be no intimidation. but every
voter 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.
tura. fruits. Oily then will there be that
harmony which is essential to II true civilian
tinn. Tho present position OF the coiored
citizen il perilous. He is exposed 10 I'M furious
| pressure when he needs support Gut seu
no early eXtrication except in the way pro-
posed. Let him cut adrift from managers
who would WELD him merely as a political
force, with little regard to his own ,ood. and
bravciy stand by the candidate who has stood
| by linn. II Democrats unite with him, so
much the better. The associations once begun
must naturally ripen i'll cUniiaon friendship
| and trust.
| am tor peace in realty ss in name. From
| b. hot tnm nf my h,.urt | AM for upace and 7