The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-03
which havo boen nursed by the President

which have boen nursed by the President
inso pernicous activity.
From the two nominations and two plat
forms come to the supporters OF the candi-
stely about them, and, seocndly, At the popu-
lar support behind. Horace Greeley has
among his immediate supporters, in all parts
Of the country, devoted and consistent Re-
publicans, always earnest for reform and pu-
rity in Government, on whose lives there is NO
shadow OF suspicion-being g. contrast in
character to those rings which play such
part in the present Administration. The
country knows too we'll the military ring, the
senatorial ring, and the custom house ring,
through which tho President acts. Such sup
porters are very poor recommendation.
advantage is atiil with Horace Greeley. Pre-
sident Grant has at his back the diversified
army Of ofioe-bolders, drilled to obey the
word OF command. The speeches praising
him are by ofice-holdors and members OF
rings. Horace Greeley finds aocking to his
support large numbers OF Republicans unwill-
ing to continue the existing misrule, and as
allies with them reYenerated 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 Republioans, e1-
cept that he Was rewarded at once with high
Office. The change 10 open. Adopting the
Republican platform, which places the equal
rights Of all under the safeguard OF irrevrrsi-
BILE guarantees and at the aame time accept
ing tho nomination OF = lifetime Abolitionist,
who represents pre-eminently tho sentiment
OF duty to the oolored race, they have set their
corporate seal to the sacred covenant. They
may continue Democrats in name, but thoy
arc in reality Republicans, by the same title
that those who sustain Republican principles
are Republicans, or rather they are Demo-
Gratis, according to the original Specification
OF that word, dedicated to the rights OF the
people. It is idle to say that Horace Greeley
and the Republicans that nominated him are
any less Republican because Democrats unite
with them in support Of cherished principles
and the candidate who represents them. Con-
versions are always welcome, and not less 80
because the change is in multitude rather
than an individual. political party cannot,
ii it would, and should not, II it could, shut
the door against converts, whether counted
by the score, the hundred or the thousand; ;
and so we find that the supporters OF Presl-
dent Grant announce with partisan triumph
the adhesion OF a single Democratic polltioian
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 aEo idle to say that the election OF
Horace Greeley as President, with Gratz
Brown as Vice President, both interchangeable
Republicans, will be the return OF the Demo
cratic party to power. On the contrary, it
will be the inauguration Of Republican prin-
ciples. under the safeguard Of Republican
President and Republican Vice-Pre.ident,
with Democrats as avowed supporters. In
the organization OF his administr alton 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 Ii Democrats
are taken, it will be as Republicans in heart.
recognizing the associate terms Of the settle
mont as an irreversible fnality The hardi-
hood Of political falsehood reaches it's ex-
treme point, when it ia asserted that under
Horace Greeley the freedmen will be re-on-
slayed, or that coorod 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, 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 ,s
without foundation or reason, according to
my Judgment. They are attempts to avoid
what you recognize az the true issue, being
the question between the two candidates. or
perhaps, they may be considered as scare.
crows to deter the timid Nobody who votes
for Horace Greeley will go to the Democr ats,
nor do believe that when elected Horace
Greeley Will be under any influence except
that enlightened conscienae which will keep
him ever true TO the principles he represents.
It is none the less idle to suppose that Demo-
Gratis supporting Horace Greeley expect or
desire that he should depart from those prin-
oiples which arc the glory OF his character.
They have accepted the Cincinnati platform
with it's two-fold promises, and ii:tend in
good faith to maintain it. Democrats cannot
turn back who, at the Convention adopting
this pla' 'orm, 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 himaelf.
Gentlemen, in thus answering your two in
quiries, have shown why YOU, as colored
tellow-citizens. and also all who would uphold
your rights and save the colored race from
indignity, should refuse to sanction tho 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 as
most determined Abolitionist. The two to.
gether will carry into the National Govern
ment an unswerving devotion to your rights.
not to be disturbed by partisan dictation or
sectional prejudice. Besides all this. which
may fifty guide you in determining between
the two candidates. it is my duty to remind
you that, as citizons Of the United States, and
part OF the country, your welfare is indisso-
lubly associated with that OF the whole coun.
try. Where all arc prosperous you will be
gamers. Therefore, while justly careful OF
your own rights, you cannot be Indifferent. to
the blessings Of good government. It is for
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