Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-09-21

Denocratic state Convention OF Massachusetts,.
+ The Boston Post of Thursday morning last which
only reached this city yesterday afternoon contains
full report of the proceedings OF the Democratic
State convention of Massachusetts,. held at Worces-
ter on the preceding day. We have merely room
this morning for the excellent resolutions adopted by
the convention
RESOLVED, That the present crisis in our country
calls up on the democratic party for renewed ex-
nression of their adherence to the great doctrines
promulgated by Jefferson, developed, sustained. and
fxed nv Jackson and n st triumphantly indicated
bv the American people in the election of Franklin
Pierce, upon the Baltimore platform of 1852
ssResolved, That the constitution OF the United
States, while it promises common oonu LOT our
Union, guarantees to each State and TO the people
their Inherent and reserved rights; that strict 90
seryance of It's obligations and compromises is the
only means of preventing that national STRIFE winch
DESTROYS the sovereignty of the people, and reduces
State and territorial immu mites to struggle De-
tween rartizans and agandists, in which all the
rights Of citizenship set al naught; and nat we
will sustain that Interpretation of the constitution
which has already rendered party illustrous and
which establishes that entire equality and that mutu-
al confidence throughout confederation winch
are the only foundations of genuine constitutional
reform of whatever evils may exist among u.s.
sResolUcd, That the present national admnlstra.
ton has been governed in it's policy at home anu
abroad, by true democratic principles and that Tor
its enlarged and patriotic foreign policy for its skill
ful MANAGEMENT of the national finances, and lis de-
votion to the dignity and integrity of our common
country is entitled to and receives our earnest and
hearty support.
| "Resolped, That the know nothing organization
with its arisocratic elements of birth and religious
prescriptions and it's anti -republican elements OF Sc
cret political action, the most dangerous tactlon
that has arison IN our country; and regarding II
but an artfu device to advance the same principles
that were incorporated into the alien laws and no.
bly, combatted BY the democratic party under Je6er
son, we earnestly invoke all honest democrats who
have become ensnared into its secret membership 10
repudiate; as thousands have already done, the at
Tempt TO control their sufrages, and openly enrol
themselves under the glorious old banner of the
! tional democracy.
| .sResoEUed That the thanks of tue democracy of
| the Union are due to the Hou. Henry A. Wise, for
! his fearless and successful effort il stemmng the
tide of know-nothing successes, and achieving go
rious victory over those principles which threatened
to subvert free institutions.
'Res0EUed That we are opposed to all ilberal laws,
and pledge ourselves to an Immediate repeal Of the
disgraceful enactmens of the last legislature, which
are blot and disgrace to the old commonwealth.
"Resoived That we arc in favor of the great doc
trine of popular sovereignty for Territory and for
State and opposed TO all violations OF it, whether
! by the unjust action Of aboonlsts OF the free
States, or by border aggresslo.s from the slave
States
be cast in the next National Democratic Convention
by the delegates to be selected from this State
unit, and in accordance with the preference of
iority of the delegates,
/ "Resoired, That in Erasmus d Beach and Caleb
StetsOn, nominees for governor and lieut. COVER
nor we recognise long tried and true democrats, WHO
have stood and now stand by the liberal and compre-
hensive principles sustained by the emocratic party;
and hereby pledge ourselves to every honora-
BILE effort to elevate them to The Offices for which
! they are nominated"
The Post thus notices the nominations made by the
convention.
THE democracy of this State had a splendid con-
venton yesterday at Worcester Ii large in
numbers. strong in character, conclatory in action
and ITS proceedings we're characterized by great
thusasm. Its PRESIDENT DR.. George B. Loring, dis
charged his duties with urbanity dignity, aud firm
ness
THE convention passed, amidst cheer upon cheer,
resolutions sustaining the national administration.
These, also strongly condemn the recent Stale legis
laton, the know nothing heresy, the prevalent abo
onism, while they as decidedly declare in behalf of
those Stale rights principles which distinguish the
measures OF the present administration. as they have
distinguished lis democratic predecessors.
The nominee for governor Erasmus D. Beach. is
DID, wel-tried, and true democrat, who always has
been firm and decided in his political principles, al
ways opposed to the sns of the day. and is an honor
to the democratic party. To fidelity to principle he
adds high personal character And, above ALL he
will be true the constitution of his country Ca
leb StetsOn the candidate for lieutenant governor,
gentleman of like fidelity to democratic principles,
the candidate for this office last year. and is well
and favorably known to the democracy.
! 'The other gentlemen put in nomination for Sec
rotary, treasurer attorney general and auditor,
intelligent and well-tried democrats, and, as such,
for character and rmness, deserve the hearty sup
port OF the party We regret that two of the gentle
men declined, but the State committee are authorized
! TO fill the vacancies
$50 large, spirited, and patriotic convention au-
gurs we'll for this campaign the part of the democ-
racy. Let the meetings of the counties and towns
exhibit similar spirit; let The party perfect it's or
ganization let democrats prepare for the day of
election with zeal and thoroughness, then do their
duty manfuly. And the prospect is that the demo-
cracy will do its whole duty to prevent Massachu.
setts from being longer dsgraced by the combination
of fanatcism, bgotry and disunionism"