Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-08-01
Conclusion of his Excellent Let
ter to the Representa-
tive Negroes.
The Present is a Movement Of the
People, and Cannot be De-
feated by Politicians.
Greeley VS. Nomination by theDem-
Oerats a Peace-0ffering,
and as such to be
Supported.

which cannot be neglected by good citi-
Zens watching the remarkable move
! ment which has ended in the double
nomination of Horace Greeley, 1t is
easy to see it did not proceed from poll
ticians, whether at Cincinnati or Balti-
more. Evidently it was the heart of the
people, sOrely WTung by the war and the
controversies it engendered, which found
expression. Sir Philip Sidney said Of
the uprising in the Netherlands, Il" it is
the spirit of the Lord, and it is irresisti-
, bic, +" and such a spirit is manifest now,
, Notwithstanding the cOunteractlnS in
fiuence af politicians. The Republicans
and Democrats, in the face of persistent
ridicule, and against the extravaganza and
INSCRIPTIONS opposition to the nomina-
ton at Cincinnati, triumphantly adopted
il at Baltimore. Such an unprecedented
victory, without concert or propulsion,
of any kind can be explained only by
suppOsing it is in harmony with the
popular longing that Democrats, and
especially those of the South, should
adopt q lifetime abOlitionist for Presi-
dent. is an assurance of willingness TO
respect the rights of their cOloTed fellow
citizens. With characterization which
to Greeley was the early representative
in standing by Jefferson Davis at his
trial, and signing his bail bond, he
showed the same sentiment of human-
ity he constantly displayed in standing
by the cOlOred race throughout their
prolonged trial, so that the discordant
races find kindred hospitality in him,
and he thus becomes the tie of the
! Union. His nomination has been adopted
by the Democrats in Convention assem-
bIed: this was an event which the sup
I ,f DpogaIavnH nj f2nn1as.aI
impossible / do not see how it can be
regarded otherwise than as a peace
offering As such, it is of infinite
value. Il is a revolution, and its
success in pacifying the country
will be in proportion to its acceptance by
the United States. | dare not neglect
the great opportunity, nor can l stand
aloOf. 1t is in harmony with my life,
which places peace above all things eX-
cept the rights Of men. Thus far in con-
slant efforts for the cOlored race, have
sincerely sought the good of all, which /
was sure would be best obtained in full
! filling the promises of the Declaration of
! Independence, making all equal in right. !
! The spirit in which acted appears in an |
early speech, when / said nothing in |
/ hate, nothing in vengeance, nor have l
asked for punishment. Most anXiously /
! / have looked for the time, which low
seems at hand, when there shall be /
/ reconciliation, not only between the /
North and South, but between the two |
races; SO that the two sections and two |
races may be lifted from the ruts and 4
grooves in which they are now fastened, /
and instead of irritating antagOnism, /
there shall be sympathetic cO-Opera-
ton. The existing differences ought I
TO be ended. There is a time for
all things, and they are admOnished
by widespread popular uprising, burst
ing the bonds of party, that the time
has come for the estrangement to cease
between the people, who, by the holy
ordinance of God, must live together.
Gladly do / welcome the happy signs.
Nor can observe, without regret, that
the cOlored people, in organized masses,
are resisting the friendly oveTtures even
to the extent of intimidating those who
are the other way. II is them TO con-
slider carefully whether they should not
take advantage of theiunexpected open
ing, and recognize the bail-bOnd given
at Baltimore as an assurance OF peace,
holding parties to the full performance
of its conditions; provided, always, that
their rights are fixed. | am sure it can
not be best for the cOlOred people to
band together, in a hostile camp, pro-
voking antagOnism and keeping alive a
separation of the races. Above all,
there must be no intimidation, but every
voter must act freely together, without
cOnstraint, from league or lodge, and
much Letter will it be when the two pO-
litical parties compete for your YOIes,
each anxious for your support. Only
then will that citizenship 10y which you
are entitled have its full fruits.
Only then will there he harmony
which is essential 10 true civilization.
The present position of the colOred citi-
zen is in peril, he is exposed to injurious
pressure where he needs support, but there
is no early eXtricatiOn except in this
way, nor do they propose to let him east
adrift from the manager who would
WELD him merely a. political force with
little regard for his own good, and
bravely stand by the candidate who has
stood by him. If the Democracy must
work them, so much the better; the as
sOciatiOn once begun must naturally
ripen in common friendship and trust. |
am for peace in reality as in name; from
the bottom Of my heart l am for peace,
and welcome all the workers for peace
with deep felt satisfaction, and Temem-
Der that no citizen that drew his sword
against us has suffered by our hand as
eXecutioner. Inthis Just association with
this humanity, will be the triumph of
equal rights when our promises and
declarations are all fulfilled and our peO-
ple are united as never before in endur-
ing fellowship Of common citizen
ship. To this end there must be
reconciliation, nor can / withhold my
hand freely. ! accept the hand that is I
offered and reach forth my own in I
friendly grasp. I am against policy,
hate and tanning ancient flames into ,
continued life. ] am against raking in ,
the ashes Of the past for Goals for the ,
fire that is yet burning. Pile up the !
ashes, extinguish the flames, abolish I
hate. Such is my creed; and now,
turning to the Democratic party, l hold
it TO all that the covenant solemnly I
given in the adoption of the Republican {
platform, with Horace Greeley as the
candidate, there can be no backward !
strides, with no common sympathy. / {
have observed that Mr.. Hendricks, a J
leading Democrat, known and esteemed {
in the Senate, has recently announced '
his acceptance Of the constitutional q
amendments with their logical results. I
He propose :, as the proper keynote TO
the extraordinary movement now swell s
ing, to assure the triumph of lust laws :
and public virtues. This is a worthy !
aspiration, entirely fit on this occasion.
My Kentucky note is the unity of the '
Republic and the equal rights of all,
with reconciliation. As such is my cry,
and wherever my voice can reach, there
do l insist upon all those humbly in y
voking the blessing Of Divine Provi- (
dence, which l believe must rest upon :
such q cause. Accept my best wishes !
for yourselves, personally, and for the 1
people you represent, and believe me, a
gentlemen, TO be your faithful friend.
8 LsirnnaI CHARLES SUMNER.