The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-23

country knows TOO we'll the military ring, Cue
senatorial ring, and the custom house ring, |
through which the President acts. Such sup
porters are very poor recommendation.
Looking at the popular support behind the
sdent Grant has at his back the diversified
army OF Office eholders, drilled to obey. the
word of command. The speeches praising
him are by office-holders and members OF
rings. Horace Greeley finds hocking to his
support large numbers OF Republicans unwill-
ing to continue tho existing misrule, AND as
allies with them regenerated 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, eI-
cept 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 irrevrrsi-
BILE guarantees and at the same time accept
who represents pre-ominently the sentiment
of duty to the colored race, they have either
corporate seal to the sacred covenant. They
may continue Democrats in namo, but they
that those who sustain Republican principles
are Republicans. or rather they arc Demo-
Gratis, according to the original eignifcation
OF that word, dedicated to tile rights Of the
people. 1t il idlo to say that Horace Greeley
| and tho Republicans that nominated him are
any less Republican because Democrats unite
with them in support Of cherished prlnclrles
| and tho candidate who represents them. Con-
versions are always welcome, and not less 60
because tho change is in a multitude rather
than an individual. \ political party cannot,
If it would, and should not, il it could, shut
the door against converts, whether counted
by the score, the hundred or the thousand;
| and go we lind that tho supporters of Prcti-
dent Grant announce with partisan triumph
| the adhesion OF Il single Democratic politician
or single Democratic newspaper. On equal
| reason, and with higher pride, may the sup
porters Of Horace Greeley announce the ad-
hesion of the Democratic party, which, turn
ing from the things that are behind, presses
| on to those that are before.
1t is also idlo to say that tho election OF
Horace Greeley as President, with Gratz
Brown as Vico-Presdent, both Interchangeable
| Republicans, will be the return OF the Demo-
cratic party to power. On tho contrary, it
will be the Inauguration of Republican prin-
ciples, under tho safeguard Of 8 Republican
President and Republican Vice-President,
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
| tho great promises mado of equal rights and
reconciliation at Cincinnati. If Democrats
| arc taken, it will be as Republicans in heart,
| recognizing tho associate terms OF the settle
mcnt as an irreyereible fnalty. Tho hardi
hood of political falsehood reaches its cx-
tremc point, when it liz asserted that under
Horace Greeley the freedmen will be re-cn-
slaved, or that colorod people will in any way
suffer in their equal rights. On the contrary
they have in his election not only the pro,
misses OF the platform, but also tho splendid
example for q full generation, during which
he has never wavered in the assertion of their
rights. To suppose that Horace Greeley,
when placed where he can do them the most
good will depart from the rule of his honest
life, il an insult to reason. Therefore. put
aside the partisan allegations that Horace
he will be controlled by Democrats. Each is
without foundation or reason, according to
my Judgment. They are attempts to avoid
what YOU recognize AZ tho true issue, being
I.tz af bn nj; dot nr
perhaps, they may be considered 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
him ever truc to the principles he represents
1t is none the less idle to suppose that Demo-
Gratis supporting Horace Greeley expect OF
desire that he should depart from those prin-
ciples which are the glory of his character.
They have accepted tho Cincinnati platform,
with it's two-fold promises, and intend i'll
gooll 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 esreciaily the establishment
they will expect their President to be always
true to himself.
Gentlemen in thus answering your two in
quirics, have shown Why you, as coi1red
your rights and save the colorcd race from
indignity, should refuse to sanction tho re-
election OK the President, and put your trust
in Horace Greeley. ought to add that with
him will be associated as lce-Presidenl
Graft Brown, whom have known for years at
a most determined Abolitionist. The two to
eether will carry into the National Govern
ment an unswerving devotion to your rights
not to be disturbed by partisan dictation OF
section al prejudice. Besides all this, which
may fifty guide you in determining between
J the two candidates. it is my duty to remind
you that. az citizens OF the United States ant
part OF the country, your welfare is indisso
fubly associated with that OF the whole cOun
try. Where AL arc prosperous you will be
gamers Therefore, while justly careful o.
your own rights, you cannot be Indifferent Il
the blessings OF good government. 1t is fol
YOU to consider whether the time has moi
come for something better than the sword
and whether character like Horace Greeley
docs not give stronger assurance OF good go
yernment than can DO found i'll the insultcr o.
} the colored race, already famous from the
rings about him and his plain inaptitude fol
} civil life. The supporters Of President Gram
compel Us to observe his offences and short
comings. The comparison they challenge
carnot be declined. 1t will be tor others il
the present canvass to hold it before tho
/ American people. Speaking now for myself
have to say that my vote will DO given fol
, Horace Greeley; but i'll givinsit do not 80 tC
the Democratic party, nor am l any less :
Republican. On the contrary, am so mucl
of n Republican that cannot support can
! tlidate whose conduct in civil lite shows al
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