The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-08-08

whom we may expect peace and harmony in
seems to delight in strife. If he finds no enc
my, he falls upon his friends, as when he
struck at the Black Republic, insulted Russia
in his annual message, offended both France
and Germany, and then, in personal relations,
quarrelled generally.
My own personal experience teaches how
futile is the charge that because Horace Gree
ley receives Democratic votes, therefore ne be-
comes Democrat, or lapses under Democratic
control. I was first chosen to the Senate by
coalition of Free Soilers and Democrats
Democratic votes helped make me Senator
from Massachusetts,, as they also helped make
my excellent friend, Mr.. Chase, Senator from
Ohio, and will help make Horace Greeley
was on this account less faithful as Free Soiler,
and, answering for myself, know that never
became Democrat or lapsed under Democrat
ic control. do not doubt that Horace Gree
ley will be equally consistent, The charge to
the contrary, so vehemently repeated, seems to
reflect the character of those who make it, ex-
cept that many repeat it by rote.
There is q common saying, principles, not
men," and on this ground an appeal is made
for President Grant, feeling justly that, in any
personal comparison with Horace Greeley, he
must fall. But better saying is principles
and men," am for the principles of the Re-
publican party in contradistinction of Grantism,
and l am for the man who truly represents
them. By these principles I shall stand, for
them I shall labor, and in their triumph I
always rejoice If any valued friend separates
from me now, it will be because he places q
man above principles. Early in public life
declared very little heed for party, and my in
difference to the name by which I am called;
and now I confess my want of sympathy with
those who would cling to the form after its
spirit has fled.
Allow me to call attention to another and
controlling consideration, which cannot be
neglected by the good citizen. Watching the
remarkable movement that has ended in the
double nomination of Horace Greeley, it 10
easy to see that it did not proceed from politi-
Clans whether at Cincinnati or Baltimore. Ey-
| identity it was the heart of the people, sorely
| wrung by war and the controversies it engen-
dered, which found this expression. Sir Philip
Sidney said of the uprising in the Netherlands,
It is the spirit of the Lord, and is Irresistible,
and such spirit is manifest now. Notwith-
standing the counteractirg influence of politi-
clans, Republicans and Democrats-in the face
of persistent ridicule-and against the extray-
agance of unscrupulous opposition, the nomi-
nation at Cincinnati was triumphantly adop-
ted at Baltimore. Such an Unprecedented
victory without concert or propulsion of any
kind can be explained only by supposing that
| it is in harmony with popular longing. That
Democrats, and especially those of the South,
should adopt lifetime Abolitionist for Presi-
dent. is an assurance of willingness to associate
the rights of their colored fellow-citizens with
that reconciliation of which Horace Greeley
was an early representative. In standing by
Jefferson Davis at his trial and signing his
bail-bond, he showed the same sentiment OF
humanity he so constantly displayed in stand
ing by the colored race throughout their pro-
longed trial, SO that the two discordant races
find kindred hospitality in him, and ne thus
becomes tie of union.
The nomination has been adopted by the
Democrats in convention assembled. This was
an event which the supporters of President
Grant declared impossible. l do not see how
it can be regarded otherwise than as peace
Offering. AS such it is of infinite value. 1t is
a revolution, and its success in pacifyng the
country will be in proportion to its acceptance
by us. / dare not neglect the great opportunity,
nor can stand aloof. 1t is in harmony with
my life which places peace above all things
except the rights Of men. Thus far, in con-
stant efforts for the colored race, | have sim
cerely sought the good Of all, which was sure
would be best obtained in fulfilling the promises
of the Declaration of Independence, making
all equal in rights. The esprit in which acted
appears in an early speech where said I:
"Nothing in hate; nothing in vengeance"
Never have asked for punishment. Most
anxiously I have looked for the time, which
seems now at hand, when there should be re-
| conciliation, not only between the North and
South, but between the two races, so that the
two sections and the two races may be lifted
from the ruts and grooves in which they are
now fastened, and instead of irritating antago-
nisn, without end there shall be sympathetic CO.
operation.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There is q time for all things and we are ad-
monished by widespread popular uprising,
bursting the bonds of party, that the time has
come for estrangment to cease between people,
who, by the ordinance of God, must live to-
gether. Gladly do welcome the happy signs !;
nor can I observe without regret the colored
| people in organized masses resisting the friend
" overtures, even to the extent of intimidatipg
those who are the other way. 1t is tor them
to consider carefully whether they should not
take advantage of the unexpected opening and
recognize the bail-bond given at Baltimore as
the assurance of peace, holding the parties to
the full performance of its conditions. Proyi-
ded always that their rights are fixed, / am
sure it cannot be best for the colored people to
band together in hostile camp, provoking an.
tagonism and keeping alive the separation of
| races. Above all, there must be no intimida-
ton, but every voter must act freely, without
constraint from league or lodge. Much better
will it be when the two political parties COM
pete for your votes, each anxious for your sup
port. Only then will that citizenship, by
which you are entitled to the equal rights OF OF
all have its natural fruits. Only then will
there be that harmony which is essential to a
true civilization.
The present position of the colored citizen
is perilous. He is exposed to injurious pres
ure when he needs support. But see no early
extrication except in the way proposed. Let
him cut adrift from managers who would WELD
him merely as political force, with little re-