The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-07

Democratic votes, therefore he becomes a
democrat. or lapses under Democratic con-
troll. was first chosen to tho Senate by
co@lition OF FREQ Sellers and Democrats. De-
mocratio votes helped make me Senator from
Massachusetts,, as they also helped make my
excellent friend. Mr. Chase, Senator from
Ohio. and will help make Horace Greeley Pre-
sident. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
was on this account loss faithful as Free
Soilers. and, answering for myself, know that
mover became Democrat or lapsed under
Democratic control. do not doubt that Ho-
race Greeley will be equally consistent. The
charge to the contrary, so vehemently repeat
ed, seems to reflect the character OF those
who make It, except that they may repeat it
by rote.. There is . common saying, "Prlnci-
ples, not men" and on this ground an appeal
is made for President Grant, feeling, Justly
Greeley. ho must fail. But better saying is,
PRINCIPLES and men," am for the prinoi-
ples OF tho Republican party in contradiction
to arantism, ana am for the man who truly
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-
in public life, 1 declared my little heed for
party, and my indifference to the name by
which l am called; and now I confess my
want Of sympathy with those who would cling
to the form after it's spirit has fled.
Allow mo to call attention to another and
controlling consideration. which cannot be-
neglected by the good citizen. Watching the
Temarkabl ,n,s1a movement, that has ended in the
easy to see that it did not proceed from poll
ticians, whether at Cincinnati or Baltimore.
Evidently it wac the heart Of the people, sore
~ wrunE by war and the controversies it en-
gendered, which found this expression. Sir
Philip Sidney said OF the uprising in the Ne
therlands, 1T is the spirit OF the Lord, and is
Irresistible" and such spirit is manifest
influence Of politicians-Republi and De-
mocratic-in the face OF persistent ridicule-
and against the extravaganceof Of unscrupuIous
opposition.,the nomination at Cincinnati was
truniphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpI ecedented victory, without concert or
propulsion OF any kind, can be explained only
by supposing that ii it is in harmony with po.
cially those Of the South, should adopt a life
time Abolitionist for Presidentis 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 his bail bond, he showed
the same sentiment OF humanity he 30 con-
stantly displayed in standing by the colored
race throughout their prolonged trial, so that
the two discordant races find kindred hoepi.
tality in him, end he thus becomes tie of
union.
The nomination has been adopted by the
Democrats, in convention assembled. This
was an event which the supporters of Presi.
dent Grant declared impossible. l do not see
how 1t can be regarded otherwise than as a
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value. 1t id a revolution, and its success in
pacifying the country will be in proportion to
it's acceptance by us. dare not neglect the
great opportunity, nor can I stand aloof. 1t
peace above all things except the rights Of
man. Thus far, in constant forts for the
colored race, ! have sincerely sought the
good OF all, which l was sure would be best
obtained Ill fulfilling the promises Of tho De-
claration OF independence, making all equal
i'll rights: The spirit in which acte appears
in an early speech, where said: Nothing in
asked for punishment. Most an1iouely have
l looked for the time, which seems now at
hand, when there should be reconciliation
not only between the North and South, but
between tho two races, 80 that the two SEQ
tions and the two races may be lifted from
the ruts and grooves in which they are now
fastened, and instead Of irritating d1,tdgonisn,
without end. there shall be sympathetic CO.
operation.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There il time for all things, and we are ad-
monished, By wide spread, popular upris-
time has come for estrangement TO cease be-
tween people who, by the ordinance Of God,
must live together. Gladly do welcome the
happy signs; nor can observe, without re-.
resisting the friendly overtures, even to the
extent OF intimdating those who are tn @ other
way. It is for them to consider carefully
whether they should not take advantage Of
ail-bond given at Baltimore as the assurance
Of peace, holding the parties to the full per.
forInance OF its conditions. Provided always
that their rights are fixed, I am sure it cannot
DO best for the colored people to band together
in hostile camp, provoking antsgonisIn and
keeping alive the separation OF races. Above
all there must be no intimidation, but every
voter must act freely, without conetraint from
league or lodge. Much better will it bo when
the two political parties compete for your
votes, each anxious for your support. Only
then will that citizenship. by which you are
entitled to the equal rights Of all have it's ma.
tural fruits. Oily then will there be that
harmony which ia essential to q true cviliza-
tion. Tho present position OF the colored
citizen il perlous. He ia exposed to Injurious
pressure when he needs support. But zee
no early e1trication except in tho way pro-
pOsod. Lot him cut adrift from managers
who would wield him merely as political
force, with little regard to his own good, and
bravely stand by the candidate who has stood
by him. If Democrats unite with him, 80
much the better. The association once begun
must naturally ripen in common fIiondship
and trust.
am for peace in reality ss in nnme. From
the bottom of my heart am for peace, and
welcome all that makes tor peace. With
dssp-felt satisfaction. 1 remember that no
citizen who drew his sword againet US has
suffered by the hand OF the executioner. In