The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-23


charge, that because Horace Greeley receives |
Democratic votes, therefore he becomes a
Democrat, or lapses under Democratic con-
troll. was first chosen to tho Senate by |
coalition Of Free Soilers and Democrats. De- |
mocratic votes helped make me Senator from |
Massachusetts, as they also helped make my
excellent friend. MIR. Chase, Senator from
Ohio. and will help mako Horace Greeley Pre-
sident. But neither MIR. Chase nor myself
was ON this account less faithful as Free
Soiers, and, answering for my self, know that
Democratic control. do not doubt that Ho
race Greeley will be equally consistent. The
charge to the contrary, 80 vehemently repeat
ed, scems to reflect the character of those
who make it, except that they may repeat it
by rote. There is q common saying, "Pr:nci-
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 a better saying is,
''Prinoiples and men." am for the princi-
Piles OF the Republican party in contradiction
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 mo now, 1t will be be-
caueo 10 places q man dbere principles. Early
i'll public life, declared my little heed for
party, and my indifference to the name by
which am callod; and now I confess my
want OF sympathy with those WHO 6ould cling
to the form after it's spirit has He'd.
Allow NE 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
| ticans, whether at Cincinnati or Baltir:ore.
| Evidently it was the heart Of the people, sore
ly wrung by war and tho controversies it en-
gendered, which found this expression. Sir
Philip Sidney said OF the uprising in tho Ne
therlands, ut is the spirit of the Lord, and is
| irresiHtible," and euch spirit is manifest
now. Notwithstanding the countcracting
influence of pohticians-Republican and De-
mocratic-in the face Of persistent ridicule-
and against the extravaganza of interruptions
| opposition-tho nomination at Cincinnati was
triunlphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpl ecedcnted victory, without concert or
propulsion of any kind, can be explained only
by supposing that it is in harmony with po-
pular 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 carly repre-
sentative. In standing by Jefferson Davis at
his trial, and signing his bail-bond, he showed
stantly displayed III standing by the colored
race throughout their prolonged trial, go that
| the two discordant races find kindred hospi-
tality in him, snd 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. do not see
how it can be regarded otherwise than as q
peace. Offering. AS such, it is OF infinite
value. 1t is q 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 stand aloof. 1t
ia in harmony with my life, which places
peace above all things except the rights OF
man. Thus far, in constant efforts tor the
colorcd race, have sincerely sought the
good OF all, which was sure would be beat
obtained in fulfilling the promises OF the De-
claration of Independence, making all equal
],rsk Ia okal Il
in al early speech, where 1 said: Nothing in
hate; nothing in vengeance" Never have 1
asked for punishment. Most anxiously have
1 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, 30 that the two eec-
tions and tho two races may be lifted from
the ruts and grooves in which they arc now
fastened, and inst cad of Irritating dntagoniSn,
without end, there shall be sympathetic CO.
operation.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There is a time for all things, and We are ad-
monished, by wide spread, popular upris-
ing, bursting tho bonds OF party, that the
time has come for estrangement to cease be-
must live together. Gladly do welcome the
happy signe; nor can observe, without re.
gret, tho colored people, in organized masses
resisting the friendly overtures, even to the
way. It is for them to consider carefully
whether they should not take advantage o
the unexpected opening and recognize the
bail-bond given at Baltimore as the assurance
of peace, holding the parties to the full per.
formance OF its conditions. Provided always
that their rights are fixed, am sure it cannot
be best for the colored people to band together
in hostile camp, provoking antagonism and
keeping alive the separation OF races. Above
all there must be no intimidation, but every
voter must act freely, without constraint from
| league or lodge. Much better will it be wher
| tho two political parties compete for youl
votes, each anxious for your support. Only
then will that citizenship, by which you are
entitled to tho equal rights Of all, have it's ma
f tural fruits. Only then will there be that
harmony which il essential to q true civiliza:
ton. The present position OF tho colored
citizen is perilous. He is exposed to injurious
pressure when ho needs support. But see
no early c1trication except in tho way pro
posed. Let him cut adrift from managers
( who would WELD him merely as a politica
force, with little regard to his own good, and
brayely stand by the candidate who has stood
by him. Ii Democrats unto with him, &C
much the better. The association once begun
, must naturally ripen in common friendship
l and trust.
am for peace in reality as in name. From
, the bottom of my heart am for peace, and
welcome all that makes for peace. With
deep felt sats faction, / remember that nc
citizen who drew his sword against us has
/ suffcrcd by tho hand Of tho executioner. In
inst association with this humanity will be
, tho triumph OF equal rights when the pro
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