The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-13

through which the President acts. Such sup
porters are very poor recommendation.
Looking at the popular support behind, the
advantage is still with Horace Greeley. Pre-
sident Grant has at his back the divereitied
army OF Office. holders, drilled tc obey the
word of command. The speech praising
him are by ohice-holders and members Of
rings. Horace Greeley finds locking to his
support large numbers Of Republicans unwill-
ing TO continue the existing msrule, and
allies with them regcnerated party which
comes forward to unite in this Liberal move
ment. Democrats. in joining Horace Greeley,
have changed simply as President Grant
changed when he joined tho Republicans ex-
ctPt that he was rewarded at once with high
office; The change is open. Adopting the
Republican platform, which places the equal
rights OF all under the safeguard OF irrevrrs-
ble guarantees and at tho same time accept
ing the nomination of Lifetime Aboli:ionist,
who reprcse ats Pre-emnently the sentiment
oil duty to the colored race, they have set their
corporate seal to tho sacred covenant. They
may continue Democrats in name, but they
are in reality Republicane, by the tamc title
that those who sustain Republican principles
are Republicans, or rather they are Demo
Gratis, according to the original Bignitication
OF that word, dedicated to tile rights of the
. people. II is idle to say that Horace Greeley
and the republicans that nominated him are
any less Republican because Democrats unite
With them Ill support Of cherished principles
| and tho candidate who represents them. Con-
versions arc always welcome, and not lcss so
than All individual. a political party cannot,
Il it would, and should not, if it could, slut
the door against converts, whether counted
by tho score, tho hundred OF the t.cusand;
and 30 We hnu that the supporters Of Presi-
dent Grant announce with partiean triumph
the adhesion ot single Democratic politician
or single Democratic newspaper. On equal
reason, and with higher pride, may the sup
hesion OF tho Democratic party, which, turn
ing from the things that are behind, presses
on to those that are before.
1t is also idle to say that the election of
Horace Greeley as President, with Gratz
Brown as Vice. President. both unchapgeable
Republicans, will be the return of the Demo-
cratic party to power. On the contrary, it
will be the inauguration Of Republican prin-
President and Republican Vice. President,
with Democrats as avowed supporters. In
the organization Of his administration and
in the conduct OF affairs, Horace Greeley will
naturally lean upon thoae who represent best
| tho great promises made of equal rights and
| reconciliation at Cincinnati. Ii Democrats
| are taken, it will be as Republicans in heart,
recognizing tho associate terms Of the settle
ment as an irreyereibe fnaity. The hardi-
hood Of political falsehood reaches it's ex-
tremc point, when it is asserted that under
Horace Greeley the freedmen will be rc-cn-
slaved, or that colorcd people will in any way
, suffer in their equal rights. On tho contrary,
| they have in his election not only the pro-
misses Of the platform, but also the splendid
| example for full generation, during which
hc has never wavered in the assertion IF their
rights. To suppose that Horace Greeley,
| when placed where he can Go them The n,ost
| good, will depart from the rule Of his honest
| life, is an insult to reason. Therefore. put
aside the partisan allegations that Horace
Greeley has gone to the Democrats, or that
| he will be controlled by Democrats. Each ~
without foundation or reason, according to
my Judgment. They are attempts to avoid
what yun recognize as the true issue, being
ftn tr-> Ill. 4
perhaps, they may be considered as scare
crows. to deter the timid. Nobody who votes
for Horace Greeley will go to the Democrats,
nor do believe that when elected Horace
| Greeley will be under any influence except
that enlightened Coincidence which will keep
him ever true to the principles he represents.
1t i'd none the less idle to suppose that Demo-
Gratis supporting Horace Greeley expect or
desire that he should depart from those prin-
ciples which arc tho glory of his charac ctei {.
They have accepted the Cincinnati platform
with its two-fold promises and intend in
good faith to maintain it. Democrats cannot
| turn back who, at the Convention adopting
this platform. sang Greeley songs to the tune
Of "Old John Brown, his soul is marching
on" Seeking especially the establishment
Of character in the National Government,
| they will expect their President to be always
true to himself.
Gentlemen, IN thus answering your two in
quiries, have shown why you, as colored
| fellow citizens, and also all who would upho old
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| indignity, should refuse to sanction the re.
election Of the President, and put your trust
| in Horace Greeley. ought to add that with
him will be associated as Vlce-President
Gratz Brown, whom have known for years b
| q most determined Abolitionist. The two to-
gcther will carry into the National Govera-
ment an unswerving devotion to your rights,
! not to be disturbed by partisan dictation or
sectional pri judice. Besides all this, which
may fitly guide you in determining between
the two candidates. it is my duty to remind
you that, as citizens OF the United States, and
part OF the country, your welfare il indissu-
lubly associated with that OF the whole coun-
| try. Where all are prosperous you will bo
gamers. Therefore, while justly careful If
your own rights, you cannot be Indifferent ic
tho blessings OF good government. 1t is for
you to consider whether the time Nas not
come for something better than the sword.
| and whether a character like Horace. Greeley
does not give stronger assurance of good go
vcrnmrnt than can be found iI the iLrr!tcI Of
the coiorcd race, already famous from the
rings abont him and h:s plain inartitnde for
civil lie. The supporters Of President Grant
| compel Is 10 observe his oil nces and Short.
| comincs. The comparison they challenge
! caLnot be decinel. 1t VIII b.. Tor others in
the present CANVASS 10 hold IL before th.
American people. Speaking now for myself
have to say that my vote will he given for
Horace Greeley; but i'll e,vinE it do not go To
the Democratic party, nor AIN Any less Il
Republican,. On tho contrary, am so much
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