Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-04-09

men from different States have concurred in fra
ming. 1t is the June platform, with some modfca-
tions reduced to propositions. 1t is plain, distinct
specific; it needs no interpreter. We would fain
hope that our brothers in the South may approve it.
But, at all events, stand upon it, and mean to
stand upon it, now and hereafter. 1t will Mt least
elicit discussion and bring out elaboration, and Gc
ton perhaps; and that is all which we at present
purpose to effect. A. P.
From the Cleaveland Times.
MEssRs. ED1ToRs: In looking over a late issue of
your paper, discover my name in the list of dele
cratic party, held at Shelby, to District Conven-
ton to be held at Rutherfordton the 14th day of
April next, to nominate candidate to represent the
citizens of Rutherford, cleveland and Polk in the
Senate branch Of the State Legislature
Now inasmuch as my previous political course,
(humblc as it may have been) has been considered
antagonistc to the policy and measures of the De-
mocratc party, acting ana voting as generally did,
with the Wing party, in their elections, it may,
therefore, occasion some surprise amongst my old
party friends at seeing placed in the ranks as it
were of the Democratic party one of their dele
liar political sentiments indeed, already is the
quiry being made, rs Saul amongst the Prophets?"
In view of all these things, word two, in the
way of explanation, might not be amiss; and my
old party friends may consider it due them.
That acted and voted with the late Wing party,
W d
torous; but when by the communicating influence of
various isms" ofthe anti-savery men at the North
made to bear against the institutions of the South
its nationality could longer be maintained, what
were the Wings ofthe South to do ? Could the ad-
mirers of Henry Clay, the great champion of the
Wing party, ally themselves with Northern aboli-
toniss and frcesoilers? Certainly not. What then,
had they as an alternative? Could they take re.
fuge in the ranks of the new "great American par
ty," called "a party it is thought, that is emit
tied to the term "great, for its hum6uggery; great"
for its religious intolerance and anti-aliensm, be-
sides multiplicity of other fanatica isms peculiar
to certain ocalites-a party, too, formed in secret
conclares, and held together by solemn, but sacri
legous oaths-a party destined, ere long, as were
the Jacobin Clubs, to infamy and scorn. Already
is the hand writing to be seen on the wall, ",nsne
:ekel"
The manner of forming and equippinq the new
party is sufficient objection to my mind, even if
the platform of the principles were sound.
1t s contrary to the genius of our free republican
institutions the farewell address of the father of
his country, General Washington, and, even to COM
mon sense propriety. can never act with secret
political party that will wage war upon any reli-
gious denomination of Christians. Religion is an
individual matter between man and his Creator.
The revealed will of Cod contained in the Bible au-
thorzcs every man to adore and worship his Crea-
tor according to the sacred chart and the dictates of
his conscience; and no man. or set of men, be they
"Know-Nothings or Understandings, have any
natural, CIVIL political right, under republic
can system, to interfere, only, the authority
given to the Herads of the Cross of Christ to ex-
plain and inform by "moral suason," the true max
inns and prccepts of the Bible If there be corrup-
ton in the Roman Catholic Church, land who for a
moment doubts but that there is p let it be exposed
by an orthodox religious ministry but by all means,
keep Church and State separate and distinct.
Were to go on to notice the entire platform of
the party, (which, however, is impracticable in
this letter. l could point out many objections to
joining it, that have not even limited at am free
to admit however, that there arc some good things
in it but, upon the whole, view it as bitter pill
notwithstanding it is coated with little sugar,
vt is very wormwood and gall within. can't swal
low i'll can't.
Under the circumstances, therefore, I accept
place in the ranks of the old time-honored Demo-
cratic party. That party alone, amidst all the mu.
tatons and changes and political manoeverings that
have agitatcd and distracted the country from time
to time, has preserved its principles and nationality
up to the present time; and even now, it shines
brighter than it did, or it has not been entire
y without its faults heretofore) 1t can now boast
of an honorable and sound bearing upon every ques-
ton, whether at home or abroad, that concerns u.s.
1t can boast of sound patriotic and conservative ex-
ecutive, in the person Of Franklin PIERCE taken from
its ranks one that has liberal and enlightened
patriotism which knows no North no South, but the
whole confederacy of States, as our country-our
natiue land; one that will execute the laws in every
secon OK the Union, protect the rights OF the South
slave holder and punish the rebellious and ruth
less attempts of the Northern abolitionsts to thwart
the execution of the laws. May such an executive
be sustained And the South, if true to her duty
and interests, will rally in solid column to hi, sup
port abandoning everything like sectional party pre-
ferences, and be united as one man; to give the
greater unity ndttrength to his administration.
The Slavery question is now the great issue. Let
the South then, be united the subject and support
only those who will prove true to the constitution
and to Southern rights. Can any Southern man
hesitate which side to choose?
have now said all / can in aletter. and hope
every mind is satisfied. Therefore close expecting
the adherents of true republican principles and reg
ious liberation, (he latter being inseparable from
the former to do their duty on all occasions to foster
and perpetnatc the same, through all time AS !
rich boon of inheritance from patriotic and no.
Bile ancestry, let it be properly appreciated by an
and in cause noble and praise worthy you NAV
expect the humble cooperation your fellow citizen,
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