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

France and Germany. and then, in personal
relations, quarreled generally. My own per-
sonnl experience teaches how futile is the
charge. that because Horace Greeley receives
Democratic votes, therefore he becomes
Democrat. or lapses under Democratic con-
troll. was first chosen to tho Senate by
coalition of Free Sellers and Democrats. De-
mocratic votes helped make me Senator from
excellent friend. Mr.. Chase, Senator from
Ohio. and will help make Horace Greeley Pre-
eident. But neither Mr.. Chase nor myself
was on this account less faithful as Free
S0llers, and, answering for m yself, know that
mover became Democrat or lapHed under
Democratic control. do not doubt that Ho-
race Greeley will be equally consistent. The
charge to the contrary, 80 vehemently repeat
ed, seems to reflect tho character OF those
who make it, except that they may rcpca. it
by rote. There is a common saying, "Princi-
pies, not men" and ON this ground an appeal
il mHdo for President Grant, feeling Justly
Greeley, he must fail. But Il better saying is,
| "Principies and men," am for the princi-
ples OF the Republican party in contradiction
to Grantisn, ana am for the man who truly
represents them. By these principles shall
stand, for them shall labor, and in their tri-
umph 1 shall always rejoice. II any valued
TREND separates from mo now, 1t will be be-
causo he places man aboue principles. Early
Ill public life. declared my little heed for
party, and my indifference to tho name by
| which 1 am called; and now l confess ms
Will VI SyiupdL0y Will tnOB6 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 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 Cincinna or Baltimore.
Evidently 1t "ns the heart OF the people, sore
| ly wTung 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
irresist,ble," and such spirit is manifest
| influence OF politicians-Rcpublican and De-
mocratic-in the face OF persistent ridicule-
and against the extravaganza OF interruptions
oppositlon-the nomination at Cincinnati was
| triunlphantly adopted at Baltimore. Such an
unpf ecedented victory, without concert or
propulsion OF any kind, can be explained only
by supPosing that it ia 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 early repro.
sentative. In standing by j nerson Davis at
his trial, and signing his bail-bond, he showed
the same sentiment of humanity he so con-
| stantly displayed ill standing by the colored
race thrOuT Th0ut their prolonged trial 70 thai
the two discordaut races find kindred hot nj i.
taity Ill him, snd he thus becomes tic of
union.
The nomination has been adopted by the
Democrats, in convention assembled Thi.
was an event which tho supporters Of rresi-
dent Grant declared impossible. do not sec
how it can be regarded otherwise than as
pcace-oflerlnS. AS such, it il of infinite
value. 1t ID u revolution, and its success in
pacifying the county will be in proportion to
Its acceptance by us. dare not neglect the
great opportunity, nor can stand aloof. 1t
is i'll harmony, with my life, which places
peace abovo all things except the rights of
man. Thus far, il constant Efforts for the
colored race, have sincerely sought the
good Of all, which was sure would be best
obtained ill fulfilling the promises OF the De-
claration of Independence, making all equal
in rights. The spirit i'll which act ed appears
in an early speech, where said: NOTHING in
hate; nothing in vengeance" Never have
asked for punishment Most ahxously have
1 looked for the time, which seems now at
hand, when there should be reconciliation
not only between tho North and South bat
between the two races so that tho two sec
tions and tho two races may be lifted from
the ruts and grooves in which they are now
fastened, and instead of Irritating dnt01onism
without end, there shall be sympathetic CO.
operation.
The existing differences ought to be ended.
There is time for all things, and VIC are adj
monished, by u widespread, popular upIis-
ing, bursting tho 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 welcome the
happy signe; nor can l observe, without re-
gret, the colorcd people, in organized masses,
resisting the friendly overtufes, even to the
extent Of intimidating those who are the other
way. It 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.
forinance 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 ho 10 intimidation, but every
voter must act freely. without constraint 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 quail rights Of all have its ma
tural fruits. Ohly then will there be that
harmony which is essential to a true civilza-
tion. The present position OF the colorcd
citizen il perilous. He is exposed to Injurious
pressure when he needs support. But sec
no early extrication except in the way pro-
posed. Let him cut adrift from managers
who would WELD him merely u political
force, with little regard to his own good, and
bravely st and by the candidate who has stood
by him. If Democrats unto with him, so
much the better. The association once begun
must naturally riptn i'll common friendship
and trust.
am fur peace in reality As i'll name From