The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-01

in the present canvass to hold it before the
American people.
Speaking for myself have to say that
my vote will be given for Horace Greeley,
but in giving it do not 60 to the Demo-
cratic party, nor am | any less a Republic
can. On the contrary am so much Of
Republican that cannot support cand-
date whose conduct in civil life shows an
incapaety to appreciate Republican princi-
Piles, and whose administration is marked
by acts of delinquency, especially toward
the cololed race, by the side of which the
allegations on the impeachment of Andrew
johnson were technical and trivial. I'M
questionably President Grant deserved inn
peachment for high crimes and misdemcan-
ors rather than a denomination, and on the
trial it would have been enough to exhibit
his seizure of the war-power and his indig-
nifty to the black Republic, with its popu-
lation of eight hundred thousand, in viola
ton of the National Constitution and of
the international law, and here contrast
arises between him and Abraham Lincoln.
The latter in his first annual message re-
commended the recognition of what he
called the independence and sovereignty of
Grant has struck. One of Abraham Lin
public on an equality with other powers;
one of President Grants was to degradeit,
/ am so much of Republican that /
time Abolitionist. also wish President
sincerely devoted to civil service reform,
beginning with the one term principle,
l,,t
now disowns. | also wish a President
who sets the example of industry and un.
selfish dedication to the public good and
wish to see President through whom we
may expect peace and harmony instead of
discord. Strangely, President Grant seems
to delight in strife. If he finds no enemy
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
quarreled generally.
My own personal experience teaches how
futile is the charge that because Horace
Greeley receives Democratic votes, there
fore, he becomes Democrat, OF lapses UNI
der Democratic control. was first chosen
to the Senate by coalition of Free Sellers
and Democrats. Democratic votes helped
to make one Senator from Massachusetts,
as, also, they helped to make my excellent
friend, Mr.. Chase, Senator from Ohio, and
will help to make Horace Greeley Presi-
dent. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
was on this account less faithful as Free
Sellers, and answering for myself know
that never became Democrat or lapsed
under Democratic control.
do not doubt that Horace Greeley will
be equally consistent. The charge to the
contrary, so vehementfy repeated, seems
to reflect the character of those who make
it, except that many repeat it by vote.
There is common saying, Principles,
not menu and on this ground an appeal is
made for President Grant, feeling justly
that in any personal comparison with Hor-
ace Greeley he must fail. But better
saying is, principles and men," | am for
the principles of the Republican party in
contradistinction to Grantsm, and am for
the man who truly represents them. By
these principles | shall stand, for them |
shall labor, and in their triumph shall al
ways rejoice. If any valued friend sepa-
rate from me now it will be because he
places man above principles.
Early in public life declared my little
heed for party and my indifference to the
name by which / am called, and now |
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 acted
in the double nomination of Horace
Greeley it is easy to see that it did not pro-
,h,kI -
natl or Baltimore. Evidently, it was the
heart of the people, sorely wrung by the
war and the controversies it engendercd
which found this expression. SIR Philip
Sidney said of the uprising in the Neither
lands: ut is the spirit of the Lord, and
is irresistible" and such spirit is manifest
now.
Notwithstanding the countcracting inhu-
ence of neutrality-suspicious. and Demo-
crats-in the face of persistent ridicule and
against the extravaganza of INSCRIPTIONS
opposition, the nomination at Cincinnati
was triumphantly adopted at Baltimore.
Such an unprecedented victory, without
concert or propulsion of any kind, can be
explained only by surprising that it is in
harmony with popular longing. That
Democrats, and especially those of the
DUutt, duOpI d lllt-tlult <1DUiitiOulSJ
for President is an assurance Of willingness
to associate the rights of their colored fell
low-citizens with that reconciliation of
which Horace Greeley was an early repre-
sentative. 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 standing by the
| colored race throughout their prolonged tri-
ial, so that the two discordant races find
kindred hospitality IN him, and be thus be-
comes tie of union.
The nomination has been adopted by the
Democrats in Convention assembled. This
was an event which the supporters of Pres
ident Grant declared as impossible. | do
not see how it can be regarded otherwise
than as peace offering. AS snch it is Of
| infinite value. 1t is revolution, and Is
success in pacifying 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 man. Thus far,
in constant efforts for the colored race,
have sincerely sought the good of all,
which was sure would be best obtained
in fulfilling the promises of the Declaration