The New York herald., 1872-07-31
ErTEn I'noM COLoRED CITIZENS.


coioreoeiu q Ems OF the United States:-
ETTER FROM coLoRED CITIZENS.
ON W.. n .i'a WASHINGTON, ID. O.. July IL, 1872
ara,n Slnmws the undersigned citizens Of color, re-
9ardne Al as the purest and best friend OF our
rae aSp iring your consistent course in the United
ana as
az ths Atca uncture in the period OF our citizen
san e yented e reoaes aes pa
opini3 as to- what action the colorcd voters
en conss no% s@SuS Sendns is II The the soce Crest d
our our; ; .op.e Is now narrowed down to General
win 10Th and your observation have enabled you
10 az Ave at direct conclusion to which OF the
cam hSates, Judging from their antecedents as well
~ ieir present position, WILL IL elected enforce
the requirements OF the constitution and the laws
res pecting our civil and political rights with the
" e hope and trust you VIII ravor us with such
n ply as will serve to enighten our minds upon this
ubiect and impe our people to 90 forward in the
!! light direction: Our confidence In your Judgment
30 firm that in opinion thousands Of the intel
I In their action by your statement and advice.
Hoping to receive reply soon, we have the honor
r. Augusta n Be- David fsSer sr Jon H.
Smith, Edward Cruiser, William II. A. wormey,
Henry Lacy, ". II. Eel, j.: L. Il. Bowen NJ. D.; ia,
cob DeWtier, samuel Proctor, J. u Ketchunl,
Thurs,an J. shadd, George d. Johnson Christopher
A. Fleetwood. Charles =. Brnce, David Fisher, Jr.;
David. King, William Polkeny.
Summers Reply.
WASHINGTON, July ~ 1872.
GENTLE, ZEN AND FELLOW CirIzENs-Ii have de-
iayed ans wering your communication OF July II,
mittee it was not because the proper course for
you seemed doubtful. but because ! wished to re-
fleet upon and be aided by the Information which
time might upply. Siace then have carefully con-
sidered the i 1qniries, you have addressed me and
listened to III uch on both sides, but nv best judg
ment is In ha rmony with my early conclusion. |
am touched b; the appeal you make. It is true I
am the fiit ND OF your race, and am
glad 10 be assured that IN your opin-
ion hav, held constant course
in the Senate md elsewhere as the special alvo.
cate your rig hts. That course by the blessing OF
God. mean 10 lold as long as life lasts. IknOw
your infinite wrt mes, and ieel for them as my own.
You only do me simple justice when. you add.a be-
ei that my sci ~ this critical iuncture Oyour
citizenship would he iree from personal feelings
and partisan prej Mce. In answering your inquiries
can have no fee ling except for our good, which
most anXioulyi week; nor eau any prejudice Of
any kind he above to interfere
ryrg IMPORTANT POINTS.
The occasion s too solemn. Especially lis
there roof lOr peIsonei ieenng 'er
ior partisan l're Judice. No man, or party
expect power e kcept for the general welfare
Therefore they mn st DE brought the standard OF
trutn.,hat they ma ,e seen in le.and act. You
right in Saying that the choice for the Presi
dencyis now Inarr eel down" TO President Grant
and, assuming my acquaintance ~itn both and
my observation or theiT lives, you invite my judg
ment between th, VI y ashng me especially wnicn
OF the two judgin, rom iheii antecelents well
as present pOsiiion :, would enforce the constitution
rights with INC mo heartfelt sympathy and great
esi viyor Here IA eLiark, that Ina this inquiry YOU
naturally put your 4sts ~ tne ioregrouns- 80 90
most NtGercly the best iptercstS
OF The whole country are associated with ;he CON-
pietest recouuition OF 'llr rights that tw
shall live together in 'spbroken harmony. ] also
remark that YOU call Intention 10 IwO tMDgs--the
'ANTECEprSrsr @, F,TuE TwO CANDIDATES;
and secondly their 20, ssent POSITION" iou wish
10 know nom these WI ic1 glves assuranoe OF the
most heartfelt sympathy thd greatest vig0r IN the
maintenance of your righ Il. In other words which,
Judging rom the past. Nlpn be your ruest friend.
The communication wth which you have
b0norcd me Is not ,ttIhP. Coorcd 1cfiow-
1es sar IL IN ueas osGst rre Of he s no coas sny
made similar request. and <line complain that
have thus Gar kept s.s'nt a." not nsensble 10
fhis appeal; hut II ny opinion - given II must oe
caBdidIy according ~ my 'whrslehcc. In this
sns apsseF % s Hcaf fw usc,Gad Candid WI" '
Horace Greeley was orn to p"pperiy pSt" "1d rs eag
saluu aIe e eari m rs, onage scamc cadet al
Wcst Point. ana was cu tIcated u, The public ex-
pense. one started with y,ota&ng & tH,, mnvsry ana
mission. one was trained asa cNmani tte other
soldier. Horace greeley stooa iornn I'LL as y re
as a pro.slayrry demeerat sh at the election of
jsnes Buchaan iortlfled 10y .ts vote an ,hS pI.en-
sions Of slavery, including JAZZ Dreo Seo''fe'
HORACE GREELEY FRO, EA.Ly LIFE o,u
was earnest and constant aga vis, siaas.y i1" r
sympathy With the colored rae ana ALWAYS pres
most in the gieat battle FOR G,r rNn.s. rreSSs
dent Grant except as sokier vs" a,sg ys,u % w..
slavery, nor has he at any tine sh cYn any syhpii.
thy with the colored race. Horace G.eeley esinesty
desired that the colored citizens sapald vote; and
ably championed impartial snutas., but Pres
dent Grant was on tue Other side Be-
o"e eannet lnese be e0nsasi Dsoien Sa cs Gee
ley is q person Of large heart aga aNs under |
standing. trained to the support q bnn'W rights,
always beneDcent with the poor, elwsys Rad, for I
any good Cause and never deterret Ny opppsippn |
or rcproach, as when Tor iong years he brtr.ended
In his life untiriDg Industry whicn leaves no mo-
sn without It's fruit aSgnda@ ,arg hs posa os,uc 9no% and
grasp OF sttcgmanship an amiable nature, q m
lsDjIDOps soul and. above all ~ lonesV wNs1 40