Washington sentinel., 1856-04-05

of the Democratic party, to which we should at
all times firmly adhere; more especially do we
regard this usage vital in respect to the Office
of Chief Magistrate of the Union, whose over
grown official patronage may at times be used
to defeat the will and wish of the people; there.
fore we do respectfully request our delegates in
said convention to use their influence to pro
cure the recognition Of the one term principle
as fundamental in the articles of our political
faith
Resolped, That in the distinguished states
men whose names have been and are now men,
toned in connection with the Presidency, we
recognize eminent fitness for the office, and we
sincerely hope that no candidate will be select
ed whose claims and qualifications have not
been canvassed by the people, and whose name
was not distinctly announced as a candidate
before said convention at or before the ballot
ting shall have commenced.
Resoleed, That we earnestly hope that the
proceedings of said convention III all things
may be characterized by harmony and paternal
feeling, and that their measures may be SO
taken as to meet hearty response from, and
the cordial appreciation of the Democracy OF
the Union; especially that they nominate a
candidate for the Presidency whose sound ma
tional and commanding reputation for states
manship will induce united effort to maintain
the ancient glory of the party.
Resoleed, That while we pledge ourselves to
becoming zeal in the support Of the nominee
of the convention, whomsoever he may be, and
come from what section of the Union he may,
yet deeply impressed with the eminent fitness
Of the Hon. James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania,
and believing that the certain triumph OF the
party and the best interests OF the country
would alike be promoted by his nomination, to
secure which we do respectfully request our
delegates in said convention to exert their
efforts.
w. G. Mcdowell was then called on to ad
dress the meeting He said no name would
receive from the Democratic heart the same re-
sponsc as that Of James Buchanan-a man not
taken from the mountains because he had no
antecedents, and started as candidate because
no one could say aught against him, but man
who lived in the time of Jackson, and who
stood by that great old apostle of Democracy
in the times that tried the great party in Jack
sons day-a man whose integrity OF heart, If
he should be elected to the Office, would frown
down political vultures who go to Washington
to fill their cormorant maws with government
contracts. Politicians might prefer some other
! man, but the Democratic people over the coun,
try are in favor of Buchanan; and if their
wishes are represented in the convention soon
to assemble in this city, James Buchanan
elected, his administration would stand out as
did that of Jackson--pronounce by all men
as model administration. Enthusiastic ap,
plause.
Judge Caldwell moved that following the
last of the resolutions, the words should be
added:
And that they be instructed to vote for him
the first and last, without wavering.
He moved that the resolutions be referred
back to the committee, with the amendment.
Mr. Long moved the adoption of the pream-
BILE and resolutions as reported.
Mr.. Horn was opposed to their being tied
down to the one-term principle. He voted for
Jackson three times and he wished he had an
opportunity 10 vote fer him again. Cheers.
Mr.. Quinn took a similar view with the last
speaker, and remarked that if they got Buch-
anan he would not like to be bound by saying
that he should not vote for him again. They
should not cucumber their action with side
issues, and he moved, therefore, that so much
of the report as recommended the one term
principle be stricken out.
Judge Hart said the one-term principle was
one to which he should firmly adhere. 1t was
true that Washington and Jefferson held their
offices for two terms; but they also knew that
Jackson recognized this very doctrine as a fun
| damental article of his political creed, and how
did it happen he departed from the principle
| Simply the exigencies of the times He Judge
Hart) would not trust any man on the face Of
the earth with the privilege of running two,
three four or five times, using the enormous
patronage Of his office to corrupt the fountain.
head of political power. He desired to init.
mate that the resolution was not aimed at Gen.
| Pierce.
| Mr.. Jonas was in favor of the resolutions as
reported.
Gen. Mccormick favored the motion for the
amendment, under the peculiar circumstances
offered for however true the principle in the
resolution might be rs Democratic theory, its
application was not now proper. He appre-
hended there was niger in the wood pe,"'
and that il Buchanan was not nominated, these
delegates might be required to turn their atten-
ton to Stephen A. Douglas. But he did not
believe that the Democracy of Hamilton county
had fallen so low that Douglas would be their
choice. Kissing. The resolution excludes
all but two persons-Buchanan and Douglas.
Judge Hart did not admire the effort Of the
gentleman in endeavoring to bring into con-
tempt man like Stephen A. Douglas [Cheers
| The gentleman talked about being brought
down to the level Of Stephen A. Douglas il
would be fortunate for General Mccormick or
himself if they could ascend to his level [Vo.
cferous cheering. His opinion was, that Mr..
DougIas Woulu not permit MS name 10 De used
for the Presidency and that he would be con-
tent to run his Senatorial career.
Mr.. Mccormick was satisfied, whatever might
be the briliancy of the Little Giant to follow
the emanations Of those at least equally bright
lights of the political hemisphere--Jefferson
and Jackson. Cheers. Talking of rotation
in Office, by the way, was not Judge Hart City
Solicitor once? Laughter. If they were to
have Douglas nominated, then they would have
two parties-the party Of freedom and the party
OF slavery. Renewed Kissing.
Judge Hart-Then, with what party would
you go3
Mr.. McCormick-Always for freedom, sir.
The Chair here interposed, and there being
cries "Question," the chairman put the oues.
tion on the amendment, which was rejected,
and the resolutions, as reported were adopted.
Judge CaldwelPs amendment being referred
| TO the committee. and they not having taken