Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-06-29
r,,. D.,,.cratic Convention.


On Monday next delegates from the different par
ishes throughout the State, will assemble In Baton
Rouge, to nominate State officers for election IN NO.
vember next, on democratic principles
The questions that have hitherto divided the coun'
try into two great parties having been forever dspo
sed of by the triumph of those supported by citizens
who embraced what called the democratic policy,
and an almost universal acquiescence in their WIS.
dom and necessity by the whole country having fol-
lowed at present there cannot be said to be any IN
separable barrier the hearty cooperation OF the
members of the old and respected Wing party with
the democratic organization as 1t now exists
There is no longer a national bank or a tariff to
sQuabble over, or dispute about, and among the new
issues which have recently arsen 1t rather ques-
ton of preserving the Constitution OF our country
than measures of political expediency which Will
henceforth engage the attention OF the people A
new party composed of all the dstempered and dis,
jonted factions of the nation, has arlsen the avoweo
object of which is the overthrow of the Constitution
of the country, both respects the lnalenaDe ana
indestructible rights of persons and OF property
This party is avowedly formed deprive native born
citizens of their religious liberty, naturallzed czens
of the rights privileges and immunities OF American
citizenship, and the inhabitants of the South OF their
property guaranteed to them in the most solemn
compacts. made in good faith, by the laws OF the Re-
public, and bv the Federal Constitution
Already larger number of persons than have ever
before been in the Senate of the United states
protesting anti constitutional sentiments, have been
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contain clear majority, collectively considered, OF
men bound together by solemn pledges and secret
oaths to violate the constitution they have sworn to
uphold. Is this then time for good citizens to re-
member old feuds extinct questions, to revive
musty distinctions contend about abstract ques.
TONS wholly unconnected with the practical business
of the day the perillous state of affairs
On the contrary; all minor distinctions and past Diff
ferences should be permitted to pass into oblivion Tor
the question to-day is not involving national pros
stitution, under which this nation has become great
glorious and frec shall remain the fathers of the
Republic made it, be surrendered TO the mutla-
ton oil the fanatics of Massachusetts, and other ia
natics in those States, whose sympathes are IN UNI
son with them Viewing the real issue thus truly
put we cannot believe that past differences will in
the least, influence the enlightened, liberal, and jus
people of Louisiana, be permitted to restrain them
from supporting those citizens, however much they
may have heretofore disagreed, who will come before
them for their suffrages on constitutional grounds
provided their character and past conduct have beer
such as TO inspire confidence and give assurance that
if elected they will neither abandon their supporters
prove renegade TO their principles That ciizen
worthy of popular support, by their talents integrity
and department, will be nominated on Monday next
we confidently hope; and should they be, there is
in opinion, more doubt of their complete ant
most triumphant success in November next, thar
there is that the will rise in his usual maJest.
over the building in which the delegates will assem-
BILE to put them in nomination.
The Convention itself WILL doubt, act its par
with dignity, circumspecon and proprlety. and 8
believing, are not called upon to offer advice
suggestion We may, however, be permitted to say
> that we think the noble example set by Presiden
Piece in vetoing four measures of the most danger
Gus tendency, thrust most improperly before him. i
worthy of special commentator, and the most cor
dial endorsement and that his resoute determination
10 pursue with the utmost vigor of the laws, all thos
whoabuse their public trusts, or peculate upon tn
public treasury, demands and receives the unquali6e
thanks and approval of the people of Louisiana II
connection with these important matters, the conduc
of Fr,nkln Pierce has challenged the admiration AM
{ that account we hope to the Democratic Conven
ton, Monday next, give full expression to thi
universal sentiment of respect which peryades tn
. country.-N o. True Delta.