Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-06-05

offered by Mr. NABEHs met not the sanction of the dele
CATION Of his State Applause On the contrary, the
delegation were violently opposed to IT, They had APP
pointed spokesman who would express the views Of the
delegation whenever it became necessary.
Mr. NABERs was not aware that in becoming member
of this Convention he lost his individuality He
thought Of asking his delegation any other dele
cation whether not he had right introduce his
solution.
The distinguished gentleman from Louisiana (Mr.
SoULE deprecated the introduction Of the resolution and
what grounds He claims, and IL true and just
claim that he wishes the Democratic party united
prosperous, and victorious in the coming contest Now
what constituted the Democratic party! What hasit
been proud to be psedcated upon PrisciPiss snd no
always distinguished the Democratic party, and to sustain
which they have been prepared to make sacrifices !?
Every thing for principles nothing for men" ZAP
pause The only difference between the views Of the
gentleman and mine is this he desires to make candi
date and platorm through the candidate desire to-
make rst platform, and then put the candidate upon IT,
We obliged make platform, be it before after
have nominated candidate for President. TAppause
will simply say, in soncuson that the delegation
from Mississippi have agreed that there is not particle
of difference as to any cardinal point amongst them.
Loud and long continued applause. There has been
division in the State Of Mississippi among the Democratic
party but they merged into have nothing
further to accomplish than say and trust that every
gentleman will hear this remark that think the time has
come when both of the great parties Of the Unon
need say the Wing and Democratic parties fought to
be purified annhilated do not from whatquar-
ter the resolution comes but do wish to go before my
people with clean hands: do not wish patform,with
much elasticity that it be construed according to
every mans opinions but desire strict plain unam-
biguous platform upon which to in the approsch
ing election.
In conclusion he asked leave temporarily to withdraw
the resolution, in order that the Mississippi delegation
may have time to reflect sS'
Leave granted, and the resolution accordingly
withdrawn.
Mr. WISE inquired if the question On the adoption Of
the resolution proposing the erection Of platform
rhr PRESIDENT replied in the negative
Mr. WISE renewed the resolution.
The PRESIDENT informed him that it was not debatable
under the rules.
Mr. WISE said he had no speech to make but he wish
ed to say that he regretted very deeply that he not
Louisiana.
The PRESIDENT again reminded the gentlemen the pro-
position was not debatable.
There being loud cries of 81 Leave" sleave -
Mr.. WISE proceeded must say, with great Difference
to the gentleman from louisiana that not with
his positions, and much less do with the
he has assigned for them What the test of nomina
ton? Principles and principles Of the different deega-
tons of the different States have preceded the nomination
for delegates Of every State Is So sir that if we
derake to establish platform Of principles the Demo-
cratic party will suffer? God forbid it, sir Great ap
plause.
dissent from the conclusion that cannot debate and
cannot conclude platform of principles Are they
not established and known here Are there not already
cardinal principles of the Democratic party at least
corded in? There are, and by the nation And permit
here to say, there is likely be mischief in not
laying down standard of principles first than by adopt
ing your candidate first Before the nomination is made
differences may be reconced in order to make the va
preferences of the delegations conform to the various
principles Of the delegations but the moment you get
our votes the moment the nomination is made then away
with the principles And ask, what regard will then be
fhavyaY ~
principles for men, instead of men for principles
Now, shall principles be made to conform men, shall
men be made TO conform to principess say shall
be made to conform to principles. [Applause.] The
faith of the Democratic party is established not only in
detail but in the aggregate The Convention of the State
of Virginia had difficulty in establishing her faith in
re-ahrmng it. She has proclaimed it to the world, and
proud say that is the faith of the ancient re-
gime 1t is the faith of Madison and Jeferson-the ad
policy of strict construction and economy in
administration. Until know what is the standard of
faith and that the nominee will be conformed to that
standard, viii never give him my vote
Gov FLOYD, Of Virginia, remarked trust II may be
the pleasure of this Convention reject the resolution of
the gentleman from Mississippi. [Applause.l concur
most cordially and fully with the sentiments of the gen.
teman from Louisiana. We came here not to construct
platform; we came here to nominate President who
will find welcome in the bosom of the Democratic party
Of the United States even without platform TAP
plause We want a man whose life is a guaranty that
he will be true TO Democratic principles and these prn
cpes understood in every nook and corner of this
widespread Republic. Applause. What platform do
we desre The only platform needed is the platform of
the Constitution, [appause; platform which the
ddate when he takes the oath Of Office is sworn to sup
port We should beware how construct this platform
We may make the word Of God of effect they did
in the times Of the Pharsees Let have the Constu
ton IL is and above all let have a platform made
after the candidate shall be nominated
In concluding, Mr.. f. stated that he was glad to say
that the sentiments he had avowed those Of the Vr
ginia delegation. Applause.
Mr.. THOMPSON Of Mississippi, after saying that ma
jory has always controlled the order Of business and
never proclaimed In advance what candidate should or
should not do moved lay the resolution upon the table
Mr. SouLE expressed the hope that the gentleman would
withdraw his motion for moment.
Mr.. THOMPSON withdrew his motion
Mr. ROBINSON Of Indiana then said that speeches hav
ing been side, he delegate from Indiana felt
that he to remain silent he should be reckless to
duty The State of Indiana in the habit Of unfurng
her banner to the breeze upon all occasions so that he
who runs may read [Applause He astonished
beyond measure to hear objection from any quarter
especially from the South and from the gentleman from
Louisiana to laying down platform in the great Demo
cratic National Convention.
In the name Of God Che said) IL we don't lay down q
platform now, when and where will we do Il? TAP
pause In Washington Of the politicians wished to
say nothing about the matter and those who opposed
expression Of opinion made tia pretext that the Senate
and House Of Representatives not the proper places
for It, but that 1t should come from the National Conven
ton. Now are here and are told that we did not
come here to make platform, but to nominate Presi
dent III we nominate candidate and 90 home without
platform, with what face we 20 before the people
when the Democracy has been charging the Wings with
the fault Of not declaring their measures and yet
selves are disposed to pursue similar Of conducts
the Democracy nominate candidate without first lay