The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-18

part in the present Administr atiou. The
country Knows too well the military ring, tho
through which the President acts. Such sup.
porters arc very poor rccomm enda ton.
Looking at the popular support behind, the
advantage is stiil with Horace Greeley. Pre-:
army OF Office. holders. drilled to obey the
word of command. The speeches praising
him are by onice-holders and members OF
rings. Horace Greeley finds hocking to his
ing to continue the existing misrule, and as
allies with them rcgoncrated party which
comes forward to unite in this Liberal move
ment. Democrats, in joining Horace Greeley,
changed when he joined the Republicans, ex-
cept that he was rewarded at onco with high
Office: The change is open. Adopting the
Republican platform, which places the equal
rights OF all under the safeguard OF irreyersi-
bic guarantees and at the same time accept.
ing The nomination of lifetime Aboli,ionist,
who represents pre-eminently the sentiment
OF duty to the colorcd race, they have get their
corporate seal to tho sacred covenant. They
may continue Democrats in name, but they
are i'll reality Republicans, by the same title
that those who sustain Republican principles
arc republicans. or rather they arc Demo-
crate, according to the original signiiication
OF that word, dedicated to the rights CT the
people. 1t is idle to cay that Horace Greeley
and the Republicans that nominated him are
any lces Republican because Democrats unite
With them Ill support of cherished principles
and the candidate who represents them. CON
versions are always welcome, and not less TO
because the change is in II multitude rather
than an individual. A political party caunot,
Il 1t would, aud should not, If it could, shut
the door against converts, whether counted
by the score, the hundred or the thousand;
and 80 VIC find that the supporters of Preei-
dent Grant announce with partisan triumph
the adhesion OF single Democratic politician
or single Democratic newspaper. On equal
reason, and with higher pride, may the sup.
Porters Of Horace Greeley announce the adj
hosion OF tho Democratic party. which, turn
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 unchangeable
cratic party to power. On the contrary, it
will be the Inauguration of Republican prin-
ciples. under the safeguard Of a Republican
President and Republican Vice-Frcsident,
with Democrats as avowed supporters. In
tho organization OF his administration and
in the conduct OF affairs, Horace Greeley will
naturally lean upon those who represent best
the great promises made of equal rights and
reconciliation at Cincinnati If Democrats
are taken, it will be as Republicans in heart,
recognizing tho associate terms Of the settle
ment az an irreversible tinality. The hardi-
hood Of political talschood reaches it's ex.
treme point, when it is serted that under
Horace Greeley tho irccdm,n II will be re. en-.
slavcd, or that c0lored people will in any way
suffer III their equal rights. On the contrary,
they have in his election rot only the pro.
misses Of the platform, but also the splendid
example for full generation, during which
he has never wavered III the assertion Of their
rights. TO suppose that Horace Greeley,
when placed where he can do them the noet
gnod, will depart from the rulc 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 is
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my Judgment. They are attempts to avoid
what you recognize as the true issue, being
the question between the two candidates, or,
perhaps, they may bo 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 conscience which will keep
1t is none the less idle to suppose that Demo.
Gratis supporting Horace Greeley expect or
desire that he should depart from those prin-
ciplcs which are the ,glory. OF his charactcr
They have accepted the Cincinnati platform
with it's 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 o the tune
of "Old John Brown, his soul is marching
on" Seeking cereciaily the establishment
of character in the National Government,
they will expect their President to be always
true to himself.
tcnLlemeu, III tuub hESWeIlDS SOur TWO In
ouiriee, have shown why you, as colured
fellow citizens, and also all who would uphold
your rights and savo the colored race from
indicnity, should refuse to sanction the re.
election OF tho President and put your trust
in Horace Greeley. ought to add that with
him will be associated as Sice-Presidcnt
Gratz Brown, whom have known for years as
a most determined Abolitionist. The two TO-
gether will carry into the National Govern
mtnt an unswerying devotion to your rights,
not to bo disturbed 10y partisan dictation or
sectional pre- judirc BESIDES all this, whch
may titly guide you III determining between
tho two candidates. it is nv duty to remind
YOU that, as citizens Of the United States, and
part of the country, your welfare is indiaso.
lubly asRociated with that Ut the whole coun-
try. Where all arc prosperous yon WILL bo
gamers. Therefore, while justly careful IF
your own rights, you cannot be indiicren. tc
the blessings Of good government. 1t is for
you TO consider whether the tirne has not
come for something better than the sword,
and whether q character like Horace Greeley
does not give stronger assurance Of gouI go.
vernment than can be found i'll the ine u!t er Of
the colored race, already famous from the
rings about hiIl and his plain inaptitude tor
civil life. The supporters of President Grant
compel I'd to observe hs off, nce., and short
comings. The comparison they challenge
carnot be declined. It will br Tor others in
the present canvass to hold it before the
American people. Speaking now for myself,
I have to say that my vote will be given for
Horace tfreclcS but in giving il do not 20 10