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


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 diversified
word of command. The speeches praisine
him are by ofhce-holders and members Of
rings. Hcrace Greeley finds tocking to his
support large numbers OF Republicans unwill-
allies with them regenerated party which
comes forward to unite in this Libersl move
ment. Democrats. in joining Horace Greeley,
have changed simply as President Grant
changed when he joined the Republicans, e!-
cept that he was rewarded at once with high
oflico. The change il open. Adopting tile
Republican platform, which places the equal
rights OF all under the safeguard OF irrcversi-
bic guarantees and at the same time accept
ing tho nomination OF q lifetime Aboliionist,
who represe ats Pre-eminently the sentiment
OF duty to the colored race they have set their
corporate seal to the sacred covenant. They
may continue Democrats in name, but they
arc in reality Republicans, by the pnme title
that those who sustain Republican principles
arc Republicans. or rather they are Demo
Gratis, according to tho original signifcation
OF that word, dedicated to the rights Of the
people. 1t is idle to say that Horace Greeley
and the Repuhlicans that nomin nated him are
any less Republican because Democrats unite
with them in support Of cherished principles
aDd the candidate who represents them. Con-
versions are always welcome, and not less so
because tho change is in u multitude rather
than an individual. A political party cannot,
II it would, and should not, if it could, shut
tho door against converts. whether counted
by the score, the hundred or tho thousand; {;
and 30 we find that the supporters Of Prosi-
dent Grant announce with partisan triumph
the adhesion OF a single Democratic politician
or single Democratic newspaper. On equal
reason and with higher pride, may the sup
porters of Horace Greeley announce tho 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 idle to say that tho 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-
President and Republican Vice-Preeidcnt,
with Democrats as avowed supporters. In
the organization OF his administration and
in the conduct OF affairs, Horace Greeley will
the 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 irreyersible finality. The hardi-
hood OF political faleehood reaches its ex-
treme point, when it is asserted that under
Horace Greeley the freedmen will be re.cn-
shaved, or that colored people will in any way
suffer in their equal rights. On the contrary,
they have in hia election not only the pro-
misses OF the platform, but also the splendid
example for full generation, during which
he has never wavcred 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 as tho 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 20 to the Democrats,
nor do l believe that when elected Horace
Greeley will be under any influence except
that enlightened Coincidence which will keep
him ever true TO th1 principles he represents.
II is none the loss idle to suppose that Demo-
Gratis supporting Horace Greeley expect or
desire that he should depart from those prin-
ciples which are the glory OF his character.
They have accepted tho Cincinnati platform
with its two-fold promises. and in end in
good faith to maintain it. Democrats cannot
turn back who, at tho Convention adopting
this platform, sang Greeley songs to the tune
of "Old john Brown, his soul is marching e
on" Seeking csrccially the establishment
af character in tho National Government,
they will expect their President to be alway q
true to himself.
Gentlemen, in thus answering your two in
quires, have shown why you, as colored
your rights and save the colored race from
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 Vice-President
Gratz Brown, whom have known for years az
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
scctionAl prejudice. Besides all this, which
may titly guide you in determining between
the two candidates. it is nv duty to remintl
you that, as citizens Of the United States and
part Of tho country, your welfare is ndissu.
lubly associated with that OF the whole coun.
try. Where all are prosperous You will bo
gamers. Therefore, while justly careful oi
your own rights, yon cannot be Indifferent to
the blessings OF good government. 1t is for
you to consider whether the time has not
come for something better than the sword
and whether q character like Horace Greeley
does not give stronger assurance of good GO
vcrnment than can be found il, the Inc utter ni
the colored race, already famous from the
rings about him and his plain inaptitude for
civil life The supporters 0f President Grant
compel ~ to observe his off, nccs and short
comm rs. The comparison they challenge
carn0t be declined. 1t will bn Tor others il
the present Canvass to hold it tcfure the
American people Speaking now for myeeif
l have TO sny that my vote will be given toi
Horace Greeley; but III giving i. do not go tc
the Democratic party, nor am aiy less q
Republican On tho contrary, am 80 much
of a. K,nublicau that I cannot nunnOrt cun