The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-06

senatorial ring, and the custom house ring,
through which the President acts. Such sup
Loohng at the populsr support behind, the
advantageis is still with Horace Greeley. Pre-
sldent Grant has at his back the diversifed
army q Office. holders, drilled to oboy. the
him are by oNlce-holdera and members 81
rings. Horace Greeley finds docking to his
support large numbers of Republicans unwill-
inK TO continue the existing. misrule. and as
allies with them regenerated party which
cpmes forward to unite In this Liberal move
ment. Democrats, In joining Horace Greeley,
nave changed simply as President Grant
cept that he was rewarded at once with high
office. The change il open. Adopting the
hepublican platform, which places the equal
rights OF all under the safeguard OF irreversi-
pie guarantees; and at tbs! same time accept
ing the nomination OF o Nfert time Aboli'ionist,
who represe ats pre-eeminently 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
are IN reality Republicans, by the same title
that those who sustain Republican principles
are Republicans. or rather they are Demo
OF that word dedicated to the rights Of the
people. 1t is idle to say that Horace Greeley
anu the Republicans that nominated him are
any less Republican because Democrats unite
WIN them In support Of Cherished principles
and tho candidate who represents them. Con
Ferslons are always welcome, and not less 80
because the change is in multitude rather
than an individual. political party cannot,
II IL would, and should not, il it could, shut
the door against converts, whether counted
by the score, tho hundred or the thousand;
ana 40 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, aud 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 also idle to say that the election OF
Horace horace Greeley ae President, with dratz
brown as Vice-President, both Interchangeable
HePuDlcans, will be the return Of the Demo-
cratic party to power, On the contrary, it
WILD %iii DC the Inauguration OF Republican prin-
fipies; pIae under the ,safegnard ola Republican
with Democrats as avowed supporters, In
the organization of his adminIstr alton and
IN the conduct or anairs, Horace Greeley will
the great promises made OF equal rights and
reconciliation at Cincinnati IL Democrats
are taken, it will be as Republicans in heart.
recognizing tho associate terms OF the Settle
ment as an irreyersible flnality. The hardi-
hood OF political faleehood reaches its ex-
treme point, when it lie asserted that under
Horace Greeley the freedmen will be re- en-
slayed. or that colored people willin any way
euffer in their equal 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
ne has never wayered 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
me- is ar an insult to reason. Therefore. I put
asio9 the partisan allegations that Horace
Greeley has gone to the Democrats or that
he will be controlled by Democrats. Each "a
without foundation or reason, according to
my Judgment. They are attempts to avoid
what you recognize as the true issue, being
the question between the two candidates. or.
perhaps. they may be considered "a scare.
crows. to deter the timd. Nobody who votes
for Horace Greeley will so to the Democrats,
nor do believe that whom elected Horace
Greeley will be under any influence except
that enlightened conscience which will keep
him ever true to the principles he represents.
LIS IL rs none = the less ldie to suppose that Demo
desire that he should depart from those prn-
ciples which are the glory Of his character.
They have accepted the Cincinnati platform
good faith to maintain it. Democrats cannot
turn back who. at the Convention adopting
this platform, sang Greeley songs to the tune
ot "Old John Brown, his soul is marching
Of character in the National Government.
they will expect their President to be ALWAYS
true to himself.
Gentlemen, In thus answering your two in
fellow citizens, and also all who would uphold
your rights and save the coiored 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 Vlce-President
dratz Brown, whom have known for years as
II 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
sections al prejudice. Besides all this, which
may htly guido you in determining between
the two candidates. 1t is my duty to remind
you that, as citizens OF the United States. and
part Of the country, your welfare is indisso-
iubly 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. to
the blessings Of good government. 1t iy for
you to consider whether the time has not
come for something better than the sword.
and whether a character like Horace Greeiey
does not give stronger assurance OF good go
vernment than can be found Ill the insuiter of
the colored raco, already famous from the
rings about him and his plaiu in nsptitude for
civil life. The supporters OF President Grant
compel u6 to observe his offences and short
comings. The comparison they challenge
cacnot be declined. It will be tor others 10
tho present canvass to hold it before tho
American people. Speaking now for myself,
have to say that my vote will be given for
HORACE Greeley; but in giving it do not go to
the Democratic party. nor am any less
Republican On tho contrary. I am 80 much