The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-03

Abolitionist. also wish President sincerely
devoted to civil service reform, beginning
With the ''one-term principle" which Presi-
dent Grant oroo accepted. but. now disowns.
also wish President who seth the example
OF industry and unseIfsh dedication to the
public good. And wish to see President
through whom we may expect peace and har-
mony, instead Of disoord. Strangely. Presi-
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, quarreIed generally. MY own per.
sonal experience teaohes how futile is the
charge, that because Horace Greeley receives
Democratic votes, therefore he becomes a
Democrat, or lapseB under Democratic con-
troll. l WAS first chosen to tho Senate by q
coalition Of Free Soilers and Democrats. De.
mooratic votes helped make me Senator from
Massachusetts,. as they also helped make my
exoollent friend. Mr.. Chase, Senator from
Ohio. and will help mako Horace Greeley Pre-
sident. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
was on this account less faithful 40 Free
Soilere. and, answering for myself. know that
mover became Democrat or lapsed under
Democratic control. I do not doubt that Ho-
race Greeley will be equally consistent. The
charge 70 the contrary, so vehemently repeat
cd, seems to reflect the character OF those
who make it, except that they may repeat it
by rote. There is q common saying, "Prlnci.
pies, not men," and on this ground an appeal
Is made for President Grant. feeling justly
that, IN any personal comparison with Horace
Greeley, he must fail. But better saying ia,
Principles and men," am for the princi-
pies Of the Republican party in contradiction
to Grantism, ana am for the man who truly
represents them. BY these principles shall
stand, for them shall labor, and in their tri-
umph shall always rejoice II any valued
friend separates from me now, 1t will be be-
cause he places a man abeue principles. Early
IN public life, declared my little heed for
party, and my Indifference to the name by
which am called; and now I confess my
want OF sympathy with those who would cling
to tho form after it's spirit has He'd.
Allow me to call attention to another and
controlling consideration. which cannot be
neglected by the good citizen. Watching the
remarkable movement, that has ended in the
double nomination OF Horace Greeley, it is
easy to see that it did not proceed from poll
ttcians, whether at Cincinna'i or Baltimore.
Evidently it WAS the heart OF the people. sore-
~ wrung by war and the controversies it en-
gendered, which found this expression. si-
Philip Sidney said OF the uprising in the Ne
therlands. ut is the spirit OF the Lord, and is
irresistible," and such spirit is manifest
now. Notwithstanding the counteractine
influence Of politicians -Republican and De-
mocratlc-in the face Of persistent ridicule-
and against the extravaganza of unscrupulous
opposition-the nomination at Cincinnati WAS
triuniphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpi ocedented victory, without concert or
propulsion OF any kind, can be explained only
by supposing that it is in harmony with q DO
puiar longing. That Democrats, and espe.
cially those OF the South. should adopt life-
time Abolitionist for President is an assurance
OF Willingness to associate the rights Of their
colored fellow-citizens with that reconciliation
OF which Horace Greeley WAS an early repre-
sentative. In standing by Jefferson Davis at
his trial, and signing hls bail-bond, he showed
the same sentiment of humanity he so con-
stantly displayed in standing by the colored
race throughout their prolonged trial, so that
the two discordaut races find kindred hospi-
taiity In him, snd he thus becomes tie of
union.
Tho nomination has been adopted by tho
Democrats, in convention assembled. This
was an event which the supporters Of Presi-
dent Grant declared impossible. do not sec
how it can be regarded otherwise than as a
peac offering. AS such, it is OF infinite
vsl;ie. It is revolution, and it's success in
pacifying the country will be in proportion to
Its acceptance by US. dare not neglect the
great opportunity, nor can l stand aloof. It
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, l have sincerely sought the
good OF all, which was sure would be best
obtained in fulfilling the promises of the De.
claration Of Independence, making all equal
IN rights. The spirit in which acted appears
In All early speech, where ssid: Nothing in
hate; nothing in vengeance" Never have I
asked ior punishment. Most an1iously have
hand, when there should be reconciliation
not only between the North and South. but
between the two races, 80 that the two Sec
tions and the two races may be lifted from
the ruts and grooves in which they are now
fastened, and instead Of Irritating antaqonisn,
without end. there shall be sympathetic CO.
operation.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There is q time for all things, and we are ad-
monished, by a widespread, popular upris.
ing, bursting the bonds Of party, that the
time has como for estrangement to cease be-
tween. people who. by the ordinance OF God,
must live together. Gladly do welcome the
happy signs; nor can I observe, without re-.
gret, the colored people, in organized masses,
resisting. the friendly overtures, even to the
extent Of intimidating those who are the other
way. 1t is for them to consider carefully
whether they should not take advantage OF
the unexpected opening and recognize the
bail-bond given at Baltimore as the assurance
Of peace, holding the parties to the full per.
formanoe OF it's conditions. Provided always
that their rights are fixed, I am sure it cannot
be best for the colored people to band together
keeping alive the separation OF races. Above
all there must be no intimidation, but every
voter must act freely, without constrain from
league or lodge Much better will it be when
the two political parties compete fer your
votos, each anxious for your support. Only
then will that citizenship. by which you are
entitled to the equal rights OF all, have it's na.
tural fruits. Only then will there be that
harmony which is essential to q true civiliza.
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