The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-04

porters are a very poor rooomm mendation.
Looking at the .popularl support behind, the
aen gns s h 5ossss sssl ahsssSy hs RIs
army OF offios-holders, drilled to obey the
rword of comtnand. The speeches praisine
him are. by Office holders and members OF
support large numbers Of Republicans unwill-
ing TO continue the existing misrule. and as
allies with them aregenerated party which
oomes forward to unite in this Liberal move
ss III Joining gpesss essssS sasS
changed when he joined the Republicans, ex.
cept that he was rewarded at once with high
office; The change To- open. Adopting the
rights Of all under the safeguard OF irrevarsi-
Bile 'gukfantees and at thu sAnie' timo accept.
ing the nomination Of alife.time Abolitionist,
who represaats pre-emipently the sentiment
corporate seal to the saSfed covenant. They
may continue Democrats in name, but they
are in reality Republicans, by the same title
that those who sustain Republican principles
orats, according to the original signification
of that word, dedicated to the rights Of the
people. 1t Ia idle to say that Horace Greeley
and the Republicans that nominsted him are
with them in support Of cherished principles
and the candidate who represents them. Con-
versions are always welcome, and not less 30
because the change is in multitude rather
il it would, and should not. il it could, shut
the door against converts, whether counted
by the score, the hundred or the thousand; ;
and no we find that the supporters OF Presi-
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 ad-
ing from the things that are behind, presses
on to those that are before.
It is also idlo to say that the election Of
Horace Greeley as President, with Graatz
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 o Republican
with Democrats as avowed supporters. In
the organization Of his administration and
in the conduct OF affairs, Horace Greeley will
naturally lean upon those who represent best
reconciliation at Cincinnati. If Democrats
are taken, it will be as Republicans in heart,
recognizing the seociate terms OF the sette-
ment as an irteversible finality. The hardi-
treme point, when it is asserted that under
Horace Greeley the freedmen will be re.en-
slaved, or that colored people will In any way
suffer in their equa! rights. On the contrary,
they have In his election not only the pro-
misses OF the platform, but also the splendid
example for full generation, during which
he has never wavered in the assertion of their
rights. To suppose that Horace Greeley,
good, will depart from the rule OF his honest
life, is an insult to reason. Therefore, put
asido the partisan allegations that Horace
Greeley has gone to the Democrats, or that
be will be controlled by Democrats. Each is
without foundation or reason, according to
my Judgment. They arc 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.
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 true to the principles he representa-
1t is none the less 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 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 to the tune
bf,"O John Brown. his soul is marching
on" Seeking especially the establishment
ct character in the National Government,
they will expect their President to be always
true to himaelf. 4sf
Gentlemen, in thus answering your two in
qnlries, have shown why you, as polored
tel low citizens, and also all who would uphold
your rights and save the colored race from
lndfgntCy, 6nOGtu reruS6- TO sanction the re-.
elecfion 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 as
q most determined Abolitionist. The two 10.
gether will carry. into the National Govern
ment IN unswerving devotion, to your rights,
not to be disturbed by partisan dictation or
sectional prejudice. Besides all this, which
may fitly guide you in determining between
the two candidates. it is my duty to remind
you that, es citizens Of the United States, and
part OF tho country, your welfare Is indisso-
lubly associated with that OF the whole coun-
try. Where all are prosperous you will bo
gamers. Therefore, while justly careful of
your own rights, you cannot be Indifferent. te
the blessings Of good government. It Is for
you 20 consider whether tho time has not
come for something better than the sword,
and whether q character like Horace Greeley
does not give stronger assurance OF good 60.
vernment than can be found Ill the insulter OF
the colored race, already famous from tho
rings about him and his plaiu inaptitude for
civil life. The supporters OF President Grant
compel us to observe his offences and short
oomings. The comparison they challenge
carnot be declined. 1t will be ior others in
the present canvass to hold it before the
American people. Speaking now for myself,
I have to ssy that my vote will be given for
Horace Greeley; but in giving it I do not 20 to
the Democratic party, nor am any less a
Republican. On the contrary, am so much