The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-16

France and Germany, and then, in personal
relations, quarreled generally. My own per.
sonaI experience teaches how futile is the
charge, that because Horace Greeley receives
Democratic votes, therefore he becomes q
Democrat. or lapses under Democratic con.
troll: was first chosen to tho Senate by
coalition OF Free Soilcrs and Democrats De.
mocratic votes helped make me Senator from
hlassa chusetts, as they also helped make my
excellent friend, MIR Chase, Senator from
Ohio. and will help mako Horace Greeley Pre-.
sident. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
was on this account less faithful as Free
SoiitTo, anti, answering for myself, know that
mover becaEe Democrat or lapsed under
Democratic control. l do not doubt that Ho-
race Greeley will be equally consistent. Tho
| cf .rge to the contrary, so vehemently repeat.
ed, seems to reflect the character OF those
who make it, except that they may repeat it
by rotc., There is common saying, "Princi-
pies, not men," and on this ground an appeal
IL made for President Grant, feeling Justly
that, In any porsonal comparison with horace
Greeley. he must fail. But better saying is,
trinciples and men," am for the princi-
pies OF the Republican party in contradiction
TO Grantism and ain fur the man who truly
represents them. by these principles shall
stand, for them shall labor, und iu their tri.
rup nmph shall always rejoice. II any valued
friend separates from me now. 1t will be be-
cause he ptuceS man db9ue principles. Early
i'll public life, declared my little heed for
party, aud my indifference to the name by
i
want OF sympathy with those who would cling
to the form after it's spirit has fled.
Allow me to call attention to another and
controlling consideration. which cannot be
| neglected 10y the good citizen. Watching tho
remarkable movement, that has ended in the
double nomination Of Horace Greeley, it is
easy to see that it did not proceed from poll
ticlans, whether at Cincinna or Baltimore.
ly wTung by war and the controversies it en-
gcndered, which found this expression. Sir
Philip Sidney said OF the uprising in the Me-
therlands, 1T is the spirit of the Lord, and is
now. Notwithstanding the counteracting
influence OF politiciane-Republcan and De-
mocratic-in the face Of persistent ridicule-
and against the e1travagance OF interruptions
triuniphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpl ecetlented victory, without concert or
propulsion OF any kind, can be explained only
by supposing that it is in harmony with a po.
pular longing. That Democrats, and espe-
cially those OF the South. should adopt life
time Abolitionist for Preside nj is q n assurance
OF Willingness to associate the rights Of their
oo!ored fellow-citizens with that reconciliation
Uf which Horace Greeley was an early repre-
se entative. In standing by il fferson Davis at
bis trial. and signin, his bail bond, he showed
the same sentiment OF humanity he 80 con-
stantly displayed in standing by the coored
race throughout their prolonged trial, 20 that
the two dlscordant races find kindred hoepi
tali,y i'll him, snd lie thus becomes a tic Of
union.
The nomination has been adopted by tue
Democrats, i'll convention assembled. This
was an event which the supporters of Pret-
dent Grant declared impossible. ! do not src
how it can be regarded otherwise than IL
peace tlrring. AS such, it il of Infinite
value. 1t IL revolution, and its success i'll
pacifying the country will be in proportion to
its acceptance by us. dare not neglect the
great opportunity, nor can [ stand aloof. Ii
is in harmony with my life, which places
,aa In w.. thinOA hO rir u a
man. Thus far, in constant tHJtts for the
colored race, have sincerely sought the
good of MI, which was snre would be best
obtaired III fulfilling the proIniacs Uf tho De-
claration of Independence, making all equal
in rights. Tie slirit in which q actcd ppears
in an early speech, where said: Nothing III
hate: nothing in vengeance" Never have
asked Tor punishment Most anxiously 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 the two races. so that the two scc-
tious and tho two races may be lifted from
the ruts and grooves in which they are now
fastened, and instead VI Irritating antngonisnl
without eld, there shall be sympathetic CO.
operation.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There il time for aIl things, and We are ad-
moniehed, by u wide spread, popular upris-
ing, bursting the bonds OF party, that the
time has come for estrangement to cease be-
tween people who, by the ordinance of God,
must live together. Gladly do l welcome the
happy signs; nor can ! observe, without re
grct, the colored people, in organized masses,
resis ing the friendly ovcrtures, even to the
extent Of intimidating those who are tn @ other
way 1t il 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 10 lie full per.
forInance OF it's conditions. Provided always
that their rights are fixed, AMI sure it GA mot
be best for the colored people to band together
in hostile camp, provoking antagonism and
keeping alive tie separation OF races. Above
all there must be no intimidation, but every
vot er must act freely, without constrniDt from
league or lodge. Much better will it be when
the two political parties compete for your
votes, each anxious for your support. Only
then will that citizenship, by whioh sou are
entitled to tho quail rights Of all have it's na.
turHi fruits. OLly then will there be that
harmony which is essential to II true civiliza-
tion. The present position Of the coortd
citizen il perilous. He is exposed to INJURIOUS
pressure when he needs support. But ace
no early e1trication except III the way pro-
posed. Let him cut adritt from managers
who would wieid him merely political
force, with little regard to his own good, and
bravely 1T and by the candidate who has stood
by HIM. Ii Democrats unite with him, 30
much the better. The association once begun
must naturally ripen i'll common friendship
and trust.
am tor peace III realty hs in name. From
the bottom of my heart am for peace, and
welcome all that makes Tor peace. With