The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-15

character to those rings which play such
part in the present Administr alton. The
country knows too we'll the military ring, the
senatorial ring, and the custom house ring,
through which the President acts. Such sup
porters are very poor recommendation.
Looking at the popular support behind, the
advantage iB still with Horace Greeley. Pre-
sident Grant has at his back the diversified
word Of command. The speeches prsisine
him are by ofice-holders and members Of
rings. Horace Greeley finds fooking to his
support large numbers OF Republicans unwill-
allies with them regenerated party which
comes forward to unite in this Liberal move
ment. Democrats. in joining Horace Greeley,
have changed simply as President Grant
cePt that he was rewarded at once with high
office. The change is open. Adopting tile
Republican platform, which places tho equal
rights OF all under the safeguard OF irrevrrsi-
bic guarantees aud at thu same time accept
ing the nomination Of a lifetime Aboli,i0nist.
who represe ats pre-eminently tho 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
arc in reality Republicans, by the same title
that tEose who sustain Republican principles
are Republicans, or rather they are Demo-
Gratis, according to the original signi6cation
people. 1t is idle to say that Horace Greeley
and the Republicans that nomin ted him are
any lees Republican because Democrats unite
with them in support Of cherished principles
versions are always welcome, and not ltRs 80
because the change is in q multitude rather
than an individual. A politics al party cannot,
X it would, and should not. if it could, shut
the door against converts. whether counted
by the score, the hundred or the thousand; !;
and 80 wo find that the supporters Of Presi-
don't Grant announce with partisan triumph
the adhesion OF single Democratic politician
CrS oSy % nnrHn ia ,,1
reason, and with higher pride, may the sup
porters of Horace Greeley announce tho ad
hesiOn OF the Democratic party, which, turn
ing from the things that are bt hind presses
on to those that are before.
It is also idle to say that the election Of
Horace Greeley as President, with Gratz
Brown as Vice. President, both unchapgeable
Republicans, will be the return OF the Demo
will be the Inauguration OF Republican prin-
ciples. under the safeguard of Republican
President and Republican Vice-President,
with Democrats as avowed supporters. In
Inc ORG anzation OF his administration and
in the conduct OF affairs, Horace Greeley will
naturally lean upon thoae who represent best
the great promises made OF equal rights and
reconciliation at Cincinnati. If Democrats
are taken, it will be rs Republicans in heart,
recogn' zing the associate terms Of the settle
ment an irreversible fnality. The hardi-
hood of political falsehood reaches is ex-
treme point, whom it is asserted that under
shaved, or that colorod 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 tho 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
life. is an insult to reason. Therefore. put
aeido the partisan allegations that Horace
Greeley has gone to the Democrats, or that
he will be controlled by Democrats. Each III
without i0undatl0n or rcnsou, according tn
my Judgment. They arc attempts to avoid
what you recognize as the true issne, being
the question between the two candidates, or,
perhaps, they may be considered as scare.
crows. to deter the timid. Nobody who votes
for Horace Greeley will go to the Democrats.
nor do believe that when elected Horace
Greeley will be under any influence except
that enlightened conscience which will keep
him ever true to the principles he represents
1t is none the less idle to suppose that Demo-
desire that he should depart II ON those prin-
ciples which are the glory of his character
They have accepted the Cincinnati platform
with it's two-foid promises, and intend i'll
go cd faith to maintain it. Democrats cannot
turn back who, ut tho Convention adopting
this platform, sang Greeley songs to the tune
of "Old John Brown, his soul is marching
on" Seeking especially the establishment
of character in the National Government.
true to himself.
Gentlemen, in thus answering your two in
Quiries, have shown why you, as coOrcd
fellow citizens and also all who would uphold
your rights and save the colored 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 ansociated as Vice-Pretid. mt
GratZ Brown, whom have known for year. as
q most determined Abolitionist The tw. 10.
gether will carry into the National Govern-
ment All unswerving devotion to your rights,
not to be disturbed by partisan dictation or
sectional prejudice. Besides all this, which
may fitly guide you in determining between
the two candidates. it is nv duty to remind
you that, as citiZenn Of the United States. and
part OF the country, your welfare is indisso-
Iubly asRociated 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 De Indifferent to
the blessings OF good government II is for
you to consider whether the time has not
come for something better than the sword,
and whether character like Horace Greeley
does not give stronger assurance Of good GO
vernment than can be found i'll the insuitcr of
the colored race, already famous from the
rings about him and his plain inaptitude for
civil life. The supporters OF President Grant
compel Us to observe lis offt nces aud short
comings The comparison they challenge
caEnot be declined. 1t will be I0r others in
the present canvass to hold it before the