Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-09


in the public expenditures. Until 1 know what is
the standard of faith, and that the nominee will be
conformed to that standard, will never give him my
vote. PEI
Governor FLOYD remarked: trust it may be the
pleasure of this Convention reject the resolutions.
concur heartily with the gentleman from Louisiana
(Mr. Soue.) We came here not to construct a pratt
form, but to nominate President TO find welcome
in every democratic bosom even without platform.
We want man whose life is guarantee that ne Is
true to democratic principles. ErtE.... ~ T.
We should beware how we construct platforms,
which may make the word of God of non efect,"
as did of old tina Scrbes and Pharsees Let US make
platform after the candidate is selected. -,..
The gentleman from Louisiana has shown that
while i'll will come from the suggested in the
resolution, occur by following the old beat
en- path. l am glad to avow that my sentiments are
hose entertained, generally, by the Virginia deega-
ton.
Nh. Thompson of Mississippi, after saying that a
majority has always controlled the order of business,
and never proclaimed in advance what candidate
should should not do moved to lay the resolution
upon the table.
Mr.. Soule expressed the hope that the gentleman
would withdraw his motion for moment.
MIR. Thompson Withdrew his motion.
Mr.. J. L. Robinson then said, the speeches having
been side, he, delegate from Indiana. felt
that if he to remain SILENT he should be reckless
to duty. That State is about to unur her banner to
the breeze, so that he who runsmay read. Applause
He astonshed beyond measure to hear an OBJ
and from the gentleman from Louisiana, to laying
down platform in the great Democratic National
Convention.
In the name of God if we don't lay down plat
form now, when and where will we do 1t. APP
plause.] In Washington some of the politicians
wished to say nothing about the matter, and those
who opposed expression of opinion made 1t pre-
text that the Senate and House of Representatives
were not the proper place for it, but that 1t should
come from the National Convention. With what
face, then, could they 60 before the people when the
democracy had been char ing the wings with the
fault of not declaring their measures, and yet they
themselves were disposed to pursue similar course
of conduct :! If the democracy shall nominate
candidate without first laying down their principles,
they would be utterly and rrerievably dsgraced, and
defeated in the ensuing contest, as they deserved to
be.
Mr.. Thompson, of Mississippi said that while he
opposed the resolution he did not wish to be under
stood as opposing platform.
Mr.. Soue again arose, and by permission OF the
Convention was permitted to speak. He said 1t
would seem from the remarks of the gentleman who
last addressed the Convention at length, that he was
opposed to platform. This not (Applause. }
We want, he said, platform, but not one composed
fempty and insignificant words, but platform plain
to the dulles intellect, that will remind the country
of the principles which have fought the nobest
battles of the democracy. (Applause.)
Why, sir, has not the gentleman from Virginia,
(Mr. Wise,) who, lam proud to say, has my high
est respect, told you platform was laid down by the
fathers of our ins uons and if his position be true,
it will not require considerable ingenuity to erect it
again, if faithful the teachings of those who
framed the government, and placed it upon sound
foundation.
There can be no difference between the gentleman
from Virginia and myself We belong not to that
class of politicians who, under any circumstances,
shrink from declaration of principles. We shall be
found bold men when the question of the platform
reached too bold, perhaps. l am afraid we shall be
tainted with delaying defeating the erection of
TllSt mill ho
rather to high to the skies. But let do away with
rhetoric and the articles of language and come to the
tangible question before And my question goes
to the conscences of every man in this convention.
Are you prepared, are you ready now 70 speak on
that all-imporant question without prejudice and
preconceived opinions, without something be OBJ
tanned, ambition to be ffatered and purpose TO
be advanced Is this the moment to decide on the
great principle of platform which the next Presi-
dental battle is to be Fought All, sir, delude
ourselves least if we think in proper posi-
ton to erect such platform.
While different elements at war; while there
are variegated parsans in the arena this is not
the moment when can indulge in wise counses.
1t has been said, and this seems TO be the most
specious argument, that we should erect platform
before selecting nominee. because it may be too
late afterwards, and that the nominee will have your
SANCTION and will but very little for your plat
form.
Has it come to this that in the great democratic
party there is be found bold enough to pre-
himself for the highest Office in the country S
gift who will belle your decision! cannot and will
not believe it, If you erect your platform beforehand
where the candidates to give their assent to it.
You might be at loss were you to call ;hem to the
table, for il is mystery who shall be selected.
After further remarks, he said he was for having
respect for the usages of the past. 1t had been
the uniform rule for the democratic convention lay
down the platform after the nomination of the candi-
date.
The resolution of Mr.. Nabers was then laid upon
the table by the following
Yeas-Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey,
Delaware. Maryland. Mississippi, Louisiana, Michi-
gan Florada, Iowa, Wisconsin, Tennessee and Illi-
nos.
Nays-Pennsylvanis Virginia, North Carolina,
Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas,
Texas and California; Georgia not voting.
The following States were divided : N ew York, "a
yeas, IL nays; Ohio, II yeas S nays. Result-yeas,
l55; nays, 123. So Nabers' resolution was laid up
on the table.
debate then followed upon the report of the Com
mittee on Credentials; in regard to the two SETS of
delegates from Georgia, the contested seats of Ten
nessee delegates the exclusion of Rantoul of Massa-
after which the Convention ad ourned.
THIRD DAY.
THURSDAY. June 8, 1852.
The convention was called to order at half past 9
o'clock.
Prayer was offered by Rev. ]. Campbell White.
The journal of proceeding was read and approved.
Major B. B. French, the former excellent clerk of
the House of Representatives volunteered his
sonal services the convention for the relief of
Secretaries, in reading, and his fine voice gave every