The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-03-29
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.

lUe DeWOCTntlC NutlOuuI OOusShIony W w
held at Cincinnati, in June next is already
claiming much attention, and Its action is an
ticipated dy the Democracy with confidence
and hope No where is apprehension enter
tanned save by the disaffected, and some few
who care more for men than for the great prin-
ciples Of the party. The Convention will be
composed Of men, and will take position,
worthy Of the great mission Of the party, yield
lug nothing to the clamor Of over-zealous favor
ties on the one hand, or what some people coll
'justicc" to this section or that section; or on
the other, permitting any coucealment for
policy-sake; but regarding our whole country
as whole, and the true Democracy as unit,
it will present platform Of solidlty and
strength based upon the universally Of Demo
cratic principles, and recognizing in their full
est sense and most comprehensive view all tho
great purposes in the attainment Of which the
measures Of the National Democracy Of to-day
are but a means.
To use the language Of contemporary wheth-
er the nominee shall be General Pierce, Mr..
Buchanan, Mr. Douglas, Mr.. Hunter, Mr..
Bright, or any other good Democrat whose
name is likely to be brought before the Con-
yention, certainly mo one will be nominated
who is not q sound national man, resolutely in
favor Of the Nebraska Bill, and who will not
carry out its principles to oil future Territories
that may be acquired. He will be man who
will adhere to the general governmental policy
Of the present Administration, which we do
not hesitate to say has received the approba-
ton of all sound and orthodox Democrats; he
will be man who is known to possess the re-
quisite firmness and backbone to resist aud
frown upon sectional Abolition agitation in
any of its form; he will be man of approved
political fidelity, who can be relied upon in
every crisis; he will be man who will have no
sympathy with those week-knced and tender
footed Democrats whose policy always lead
them to give principles the go-by, aud who for
the last few years have not met inanfnliy and
squarcy important political issues. "Expe-
diency' gentlemen may rest assured that the
convention will be especially particular in look
ing to this last qualification"
These are manly and patriotic views, and the
Democracy of the whole country will heartily
endorse them. Moreover, we believe they
truthfully forcsladow what will be the scnti-
ment and controlling purpose Of the Convention;
and its nomination once made in this spirit,
will meet most enthusiastic and cordial re-
Spouse from every section Of the Union. 1t
will be only necessary for the ConyU ion to
plant itself fairly and squarely upon the princi-
pies of the party; to give heed to the plainest
requirements OF reason and good faith; to up
hold the hands of those who have with signal
gallantry and disinterestcdness enuncated and
maintained the great principles Of our creed
to defend at once the measures of the party
and those whom fanaticsm and bigotry have
assaled because Of these principles emblazoned
upon the banner they have borne so fdarlcssly,
to ensure the confidence of the people in the
patriotism of its purposes and guarantee sue
cess. "PRlNcIpLEs Nor MEN" is the watch.
word now; and the Democracy are shouting
one to the other to be cautious and careful to
select as standard bearer man Of tried In.
tegrity, gallantry and deyotion--whDm they
care aot--but let our principles be emblazoned
in the brightest light upon the Banner he is 10
bear
The nominee will be one whose past life is q
guarantee of what will be the character of his
future administration, and whose name itscl
would do even without a platform. Even the
bogus Democrats in general do not, we suppose
have any doubt that the latter article will con
sist Of the best materials II will be n nationa
platform, broad and extensive as the Union
and durable and strong as the Constitution
No piece Of timber will be admitted into il
that will not bear the closest scrutiny Whose
soundneSs will not be proof against flaws ant
latent defects. Everything will be judged b.
the constitutional standard, and If il does no
come up to that, it will be rejected Ther'
will be no Saddle bag" resolutions or equiyo
cal phases whatever, that are capable of NOR
than one construction for the convenience G
supple and unprincipled demaeoures. In pla