The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-22

character to those rings which play such 3
part in the present Administration. The
country knows too we'll the military ring, the
through whics the h presdent I ss acts Such sup SUP.
porters are very poor recommendation.
Looking at the popular support behind, the |
advantage is still with Horace Greeley. Pre-,
army Of ofice-holders, drilled to obey the
word OF command. The speeches praising |
him are by ofiice-holders and members OF
support largo numbers OF Republicans unwill-
ing to continue the existing misrule, and az
allies with them regenerated party which
comes forward to unite in this Liberal move
have changed simply as President Grant
changed when ho joined the Republicans, ex-
cept that he was rewarded at once with high
Office: Tho change il open. Adopting the
rights of all under the safeguard OF irrevrrsi-
BILE guarantees. and at the same time accept
ing the nomination of a lifetime Abolitionist,
who represents pre-eminsntly the sentiment
OF duty to the colored race, they have sct their
corporate seal to the sacred covenant. They
may continue Democrats in name, but they
arc in reality Republicans, by tho same title
that those who sustain Republican principles
are Republicans, or rather they are Demo-
Gratis, according to the original sgnifcation
OF that word, dedicated to the rights OF tho
people. 1t is idle to cay that Horace Greeley
and the Republicans that nominated him arc
any less Republican because Democrats unite
with them in support Of cherished principles
| and tho candidate who represents them. Con-
versions arc always welcome, and not less 30
because the 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, tho hundred or tho thoueand;
| and go we find that the supporters OF Preti-
dent Grant announce with partiean triumph
tho adhesion OF single Democratic politician
or o single Democratic newspaper. On equal
rfl n6 wi n o. M n
porters of Horace Greeley announce the ad-
hesion of the Democratic party, which, turn
ing from the things that are behind, presses
OH to those that are before.
| 1t is also 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 tho Demo
cratic party to power. On the contrary. 1t
will be tho inauguration Of Republican prin-
| cples, under the safeguard of q Republican
President and Republican Vice-President,
with Democrats as svowed supporters. N
the organization OF his administration and
in the conduct Of affairs, Horace Greeley will
naturally lean upon thoso who represent best
the great promises made of equal rights and
reconciliation at Cincinnati If Democrats
are taken, it will be as Republicans in heart,
recognizing the ase ociate terms of the settle
ment as an irrcyereible fnality. Tho hardi-
hood of political faleehood reaches its ex-
treme point when it is asserted that under
Horace Greeley the freedmen will be re-cn-
elavcd, or that colored people will in any way
suffer in their equal rights. On the contrary,
they have in his election not only tho 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,
when placed where he can do them tho most
good, will depart from the rule of his honest
life, is an insult to reason. Therefore. put
aside tho partisan allegations that Horace
Greeley has gone to the Democrats, or that
ho will be controlled by Democrats. Each is
| Il
my Judgment. They are attempts to avoid
what you recognize az tho true issue, being
tho question between the two candidates, or
} perhaps they may be considered scare
crows to deter the tinid. Nobody who votes
for GRACE Greeley will go to the Democrats
nor do believe that when elected Horace
Greeley will be under any influence except
that enlightened Coincidence which will keel
him ever truo to the principles he represents
II is none tho less idle to suppose that Demo
} Gratis supporting Horace Greeley expect ol
) desire that ho should depart from those prin
! ciples which arc tho glory of his character
They have accepted the Cincinnati platform
, with it's twofoil promises. and intend il
rood fait;. - maintain it. Democrats cannot
: Turn bx.a who, ut the Convention adopting
this platform, sang Greeley songs to the tune
Of "Old John Brown, his soul is marching
on" Seeking esrecally the establishment
, Of character in the National Government
, they will expect their president 10 Dc alway'
true to himself.
Gentlemen, in thus answering your two i'll
: ouiries, I have shown why You, as coloret
t fellow citizens, and also all who would upholt
YOUR rights and save the colorcd race from
indignity, should refuse to sanction the re
election OF the President, and put your trus
| in Horace Greeley. l ought to add that will
him will be associated as VIcc-Presiden
t Graft Brown, whom have known for years a.
. q most determined Abolitionist. The two to
T gether will carry into the National Govern
! ment an answering devotion to your rights
, not to be disturbed by partisan dictation O.
sectional prejudice. Besides all this, which
8 may fitly guide you in determining betwee,
. the two candidates. it is my duty to remint
7 you that as citizens OF the United States, ant
part Of the country, your welfare is indisso
fubly associated with that OF the whole coun
/. try. Where all are prosperous you will b.
l gamers Therefore, while Justly careful o
. your own rights, you cannot be Indifferent t.
the blessings of good government. It is TO
0 you to consider whether the time has no
como for something better than the sword
: and whether a character like Horace Greele
D does not give stronger assurance OF good go
: vernment than can be found In the insulter o
9 the coiored race, already famous from tn
: rings about him and his plain inaptitude 70
0 civil life The supporters Of President Gran
I compel Us to observe his offences and short
t cornings The comparison they challeng
: carnot be declined. 1t will be for others il
! the present canvass to hold it before tn
q American people. Speaking now for myself
: have to say that my voto will be given TO