The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-06-04

platform to suit the purpose of the individual
didate for whom he may entertain a prediction
And in this struggle anu great of opinion see
but an abyss for the dignity and harmony Of the
Democratic party.
want to warn you of tho dangers of that abyss
When you come TO conclusion as to the harmony
OF the Democratic party-when you shall have
heard OF the burnings created by the troubles OF
connecting interests then, and then alone shall
this convention be prepared TO act for the good OF
Inc country and the good OF the party [Applause.
The struggle no longer will be between individual
and individual. The object will be no longer 10
promote the views of this or the ambition O.
the other; but the object hope, will be TO promote
the stability OF our Institutions and the triumph of
the Democratic party. [Applause.I
Ioppose, with all the strength of my heart, the
adoption of the resolution now pending.
Mr.. Hooker, of Mississippi, said that the resolu-
ton offered by Mr. Nabers, proposing to construc
| platform before the candidates are named. met
not the sanction Of the delegation from that State
lie believed that the majority of the delegation
were violently opposed to it. They have appointed
spokesman, who will express their views by au
thority
Mr. Nabers said he was not aware that, In be-
coming member of the convention he lost bia
individuality. Before the gentleman from Loulsi-
ana auares'eo the convention, he (Nabers) pro-
posed TO move postponement of the consideration
OF 'he resolution IN order that the Mississippi dele
sa.ioh ihigh' nave time to consult. The distn-
guished gentleman deprecated the introduction of
the resolution, and for what reason? He claims
SAID Mr. Nabers, and it is true claim, that he
wishes 10 see the Democratic party united pros
porous, and victorious ip the coming contest.
IL ATTIC
been proud to be predcated upon9 Principles, and
nothing else. What is the proud and high claim
which has always distinguished the Democratic
party, and to sustain which they have been pre-
pared to make sacrifices? every thing for prin
cipies, nothing for men," Applause The diff
ference between the views of the gentleman and
mine Is this: he desires to make q candidate and
platform through the candidate ] desire To ma he
hrSt platform, and put the candidate upon it
we are obliged to make platform. Renewed
applausc,l
Erect your platform before you get your candi-
ua'e. VIII therefore simply say, in conclusion,
mat SO lar as any rallying point in Mississippi is
concerned the minds of her delegates are made
up. There Is not particle of difference bet ween
the members from my own State. ILong. coptir
ued applause.1 We were divided in Mississippi.
but are now merged in one, and hence have no.
thing to accomplish further than this. and trnst
every gentleman will hear the remark. II ia mi,
WINK 'ne time mas now come when both of the
great parties of this nation ought to be purified or
annihilated. l do not care where the resolution
comes irom-North, East South or West-but I
wish to go before my people with clean hands.
In conclusion, he asked leave tempora riIv In
withdraw the resolution, in order that the Missis
sippi delegation may have time to reflect. Tbis
was agreed to-
MIR. wise asked whether the question on the
ADOPTION OF the resolution proposing the cree ton of
platform was now pending?
The President replied in the nogative
Mr.. Wise renewed the resolution.
The President informed him that il was moi A.
batable under the rules
MIR. Wise said he had no sneecb 20 , IT,
however regretted very deeply that he wa, not
able to concur with the distinguished oon,l.,,a.
from Louisiana.
Inc PRESIDENT again reminded the gentleman
that the proposition was not debatabe
There were cries of go on, ;" "leave ,, .de,yo >,
Ego on"
Mr. Wise proceeded concur not with tbe No.
stlons of the gentleman from Louisiana. and much
less win the reasons which he assigns What ia
Inc test oil principles Principles of the different
delegations OF the different States have preceded
tue NOMINATION for delegates Of every State Ia il
80 cir, that II we undertake to establish platf,rm
OF principles that the Democratic party will suffer-
God forbid it. [Applausel
uissent from the conclusion that we cannot de-
pate and cannot conclude on platform of pripci |
ples Are they not established and known her.,
Are there not already cardinal principles Of tho
Democratic party? And permit me here 70 s,v
there Ia more likely to be mischief in not laving
down the principles frat, than by adoptino Won,
candidate first. Before the nomination il ,o,do
differences may be reconciled, in order 10 ,n,Lo
the various preferences Of the delegations form
to the various principles Of the delegations. hint on
the contrary, the moment you get our votes. then
away with the principles. I ask, then is IL not |
better at once to declare the PLATFORM The men |
'houid be made TO conform to the principles TAp-
pause The faith of the Democratic party ia -.
aolished, not only in detail, but in the aggregate
Virginia has no difficulty in establishing and re.
mrming her faith, and rcaffrming il to the world.
9ne PROUD 70 say 1t Is the faith of the ancien re-
'"t' 'ne iaith oi Madison and Jeferson-the adj.
policy of strict construction and econ.
'my In the public expenditures. Until know
What is the standard Of faith and that the nominee
will be conformed to that standard. will n,vcr
give him my vote
Governor Floyd remarked: trust il m,vb. n.
pleasure Of this convention 10 rcic-, IN .o..1.
ions. concur heartily with the gentleman from
LOUISIANA, (hr. Soule) We came here not In
construct platform, but to nominate a Pres,dcn,
o md welcome in every Democratic bosom
wen without platform. We want man ubo.c
lie IL guaranty that he is true 10 Democratic
principles.
we should beware how we construct platCorms
'hiSh may make the Word Of God Of non. effect >,
Is Did OF old the Scribes and Pharisees Let n.
make platform after the candidate is selected
The gentleman from Louisiana has shown. tho.
, nile ili.will como from the course suggested in
he resolution, none can occur by following the
ia beaten path. am glad to avow that nv scn.
nents are those entertained generally by the yir-
yinia delegation.
Mr.. Thompson Of Mississippi, after saying that
majority has always controlled the order of busi.
loss' and never proclaimed in advance what t.
sndidste should or should not do, moved 10 Law
he resolution upon the table.
Mr.. soule expressed tho hope that the gentleman
would withdraw his motion for a moment
MIR. Thompson Withdrew his motion