Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-01-28
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PENNSYLVANIA BUCHANAN.


1t is now authori,atiyeIy announced at what time
the National Democratic Convention is TO assemble
from present appearances, may we'll believe that,
before the meeting of thai body, shall be enter
lained with vast display OF names candidates for
the Fresldencj-and that every will urge the
claims OF his particular favoTile in terms of
dalton, fully equal 10 the iruh-and sometimes, how
ever unconsciousiy. even exceeding it. AS far in
dlcatlons warrant conclusion, il seems 10 be con-
ceded that the States north of hiason's and Dixons
llne-commonly though improperly called the tree
States, are 10 become the field from which the selec-
ton is to be made. TO this there can be no sound
obJecIon-poiIcy certainly does not forbid ia
union OF the Democratic Party upon its ancient pfin-
cIples seems to call for it-and the success Of The
democratic cause obviously demands it. But il will
ne matter OF no little SURPRISE it, in the general de.
monstraiion, PennsyIvan shall be forgotten or over
looked The e lorous victory she nobIy achieved
by her Democracy at her general election October
last, did more than any other cause put down the
angry agitation which had long disturbed the peace
and harmony of the country, and had threaten
ed The safety of our beloved Union. The first great
battle for the Constitution and the Union was then
fought upon her soil and by her cZens-by northern
men for southern rights. The struggle was looked TO
by every patriot with fearful apPrehensons-many
not doubling that il involved the issue of Union or
disunicn. But, thank God her noble Democracy,
led by the fearless B1GLER-sustained by the con-
stl tuto nlovIng BUCHANAN, and other choice sons,
triumphed over the mad spirit of faction and disor
ganzatlon-and the Consution and the Union were
restored 10 with bright future gladden. the heart
of every American. Let remember not 10 forget
that in that struggle Pennsyivan turned no
er employed no artifce-dodged no question
evaded no lssue-and Stunned responsibility.
She called things by their right names; and visited
with merited odium and combaued with all her
gies freesoiHsna, hgherlaUisn, aboiiOnisn and DEM
agogueism and, prompted by fraternal affection for
her brethren everywhere, and love for the Consu-
ton and all its blessings, never failed to fearlessy
hold up and openly vndicate the just constitutional
rights of the South. In this view it may be said,
without the fear of contradiction thai the history of
furnishes inSfa hG
meRt of the Union, in which greater sum of good
has been accomplished by the action of any State.
SpCrnlpg the influence OF sectional feeling, and inSpl
ring by her noble example, confidence in the power
and efficacy of the baobox, she taught the uraists
OF the South that there other remedies for wrongs
than resort to mere force; and by the exhibition OF
moral and physical force equal, any time to their
easy and entire subugaton, taught the agltators of
the AOrh and their conploers that their schemes of
wickedness mpotent for mischief. And it is
rash belief, that it The storm whose clouds had
long lowered around and above US, had burst upon
heads, she would have been found in the front OF
the battle, contendlng tor the Constitution and The
equal rights Of The States. How much then do We
owe her! Should the overtures of such an ally in
Snch cause be rejected Should rather heed
the promptings of gratitude and the teachings Of a
wise policy, than fors let benetacor the search
after favors, or tor the petty qualification antcl-
pated from some darling something, only in the
distance!
Pennsylvania presents the name of one Of her no.
blest sons, whose worldwide fame assigns him a
place among the first and accomplished States
men of the age. She proudly points to JAMES BUc-
HANAN, and tells us, that up to the close of Mr..
Folks administration in l849-for nearly third OF
century-at most eventiul period in history
he connected with the Government of the Uni |
ted Sates-as Legislator for many years in both BRAN
ches of Congresses Dplomaist abroad-and as
Secretary of State and that the public archives will
bear ample testimony the signal ability and steady
fidelity which distinguished his career in all these
relations. With mind enriched by close culture
mellowed by many years. and matured by long ex-
perience-in,imateIy acquainted with the practical
workings of the machinery Of Government will
deny him the highest qualifications for the eminent
station which his great and honored State seeks
elevate him. Mr.. BIS. whole life attests his deep
and unal,erable devotion 10 the principles of Democ
racy, and his matured and Interchangeable convictions
that upon their maintenance depends the stability and
perpettiy of incomparaby excellent form of gov
eminent. The friend of Monroe-of Jackson-of
Pok-and the able supporter of their administrations,
he needs no labored euiogy.
The writer desires to add, though he may seem I'M
fashionable, that he regards it not the least of Mr.
Buchanan's merits, that he has not mingled in the
strife for the Presidency, but with modesty, be-
coming it is praiseworfy, sought in the quiet of
his Preside the repose and tranquility due the
consciousness of having long served his country with
all his heart and all his strength. !
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