Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-09-17
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The Democrats Of Massachusetts, held their con-
vention at Springfield last week, and nominated
Hon. Erasmus DR. Beach for Governor, and Albert
Cuirer for Lieut. Governor-other State officers and
Electors at large were also chosen. The proceed
ings were harmonious, and much enthusiasm pre-.
vailed. The Boston Post says:
Around the sides of the hall contiguous the lower
noor were placed the of the counties and
from the balconies were banners bearing the
NO SEcr1oNAL1sM-No SEcrAR1AN1sn"
DEMOCRATIC UNION CLUB OF SPRINGFIELD"
The UNION AND THE CONSTITUTION FOREVER"
lBERrY WITHOUT LcENsE-FREkDoM WITHOUT FRE-
Buchanan. -
"THRrY-oNE INSTEAD OF SIXTEEN" +-tssaa
Some one procured flag ard hung it up in the
centre of the room without noticing that it con-
tanned only sixteen stars As soon as this fact was
discovered it was torn down amid storm of cheers.
This incident is pregnant with the patriotism of the
Northern Democracy. Shall disunion ever render
such patriots aliens to us Know Nothingism there
is swallowed up in abolitionism but the pure ma
tional Democracy stand firm as a rock, and indg-
nantly trample under foot the sectional banner Of
black republicanism. All honor to such men.
The same convention unanimouszy adopted the
following noble resolutions. Read and compare
them with the narrow, sectional and traitorous
solutions of the K. N. black republican meetings.
We do not hesitate to say they are more conserva-
tive and more patriotic than any K. N. resolutions
we have seen, either North or South:
Rsoued That the democratic platform adopted at Gin
cnnatiis sound and national and embodies the principles
illustrated by every democratic administration and which
are vital to Of the rights of the states ard
to continuance of the American Union.
democratic convention of ls this convention is oppos-
matter of slavery the territories but is in favor Of
ing to the people who nhab them the right to establish
ana regulate their own domestic institutions and relations
claim for them which cannot be disaowed by the
tlona democracy devoted as it to the liberty equality
and fraternity Of this great brotherhood Of states"
Resolred, That the formation of geographical party
the basis Of the slave institutions Of fifteen states
the republic dreaded and which Washington counseled
bis to Indignantly condemn and that the tr
umph OF such party in the nation would endanger her
very existence and perpetuity.
Resored That the conduct of the opposition factions in
ton of Kansas passed by the senae attaching
sttuonai pIovsos to bills approprating money for the
without passing them thereby necessatng stoppage of
the public works and the disbandng of the army afford
mper the cOndeacy by the triumph of sectional party
and the necessity of the rally of the friends of the Const
tuition and the Union, to save them from detrment.
esoced That the prompt action of President Pierce in
recalling congress back to its duty by his proclamation
extra session. is an illustration of ithfness in the dis
charge of duty in his high Office which entities him to the
thanks of every friend to the Constitution and the Union
Resotsed, That in JAMES BUCHANAN recognize the
able dplomast the sound and patriotic statesman, the
true democrat whose devotion to democratic principles will
insure to country and permanency Union
and that in supporting JOHN C. for the vice
presidency proud of his fearless ard eloquent de-
fence OF the right and of his vigorous and ardent
which he brings the service Of his countrythe peculiar
representative of young and gallant repubc and thai
we rally round these candidates the nominees of
states in opposition to party which, in its sectional
movements blos fifteen stars from the flag of Union
and excludes the homes and the ashes of Washington eff
fersOn and jackson from its sacred embrace
Resotped, That will labor for economy in our state
government for the repeal of sumptuary laws for the
guation Of powerful monopoie and for the restoration
Massachusetts standard of patriotism and devotion to
the Union worthy of the brotherhood of states to which
| she belongs
Resoyced That extending cordial hand to all who
defending the constitution against the fanatical assault:
made upon it, and pointing with pride to the distinguished
statesman who, regardless Of party ties have stepped for
ward to join the good cause We would to our coun
trymen that the democracy of Massachusetts, true
their hust citizens of this great confederacy.