, 1856-08-01
The Presidency.

The Presidency.
In our news columns will be found the
result of the labors Of the Cincinnati con-
vention. We, though not allowed to par
ticipate in the coming contest, most hearth
ly endorse the platform and standard bear
ers, of the principles of our political faith.
This week, We cannot notice the result
of the del iberations Of this convention as
fully as we would wish. But those who
have read the entire proceedings, will be
struck with the spirit of harmony, the al
most entire absence Of conflicts in feeling,
and the unanimity displayed in the asSer-
tion of the principles of our party,-the
same for which We have always gone forth
to battle for,-exhibited in former conven-
tions. No convention was ever held where
delegates surrendered their private prefer
ences and local feelings with so much unan-
unity, neither was nomination ever hailed
with more enthusiasm.
The platform adopted fully demonstrates
that the great principles Of the democratic
party still live. They are founded on the
cock of liberty-the right and ability of
man TO govern himself-thc sovereignty of
the people, with a national government Of
limited powers-the disability Of the gen
cral government to exercise powers by i'm
plication-opposition to monopolies, and,
in short oil acts that would have tenden-
cy to interfere with the natural rights Of
nan.
The democratic party nov occupies the
proud position Of being the only national
party in existence. At one time it was
called upon to meet the old whig party,
but now intolerance, fanaticism, and bigotry
are to be conquered. The people OF our
glorious republic are called upon to act
TO determine whether the constitution that
has rendered MS great and happy is to be
sacrificed upon the alter Of virtual treason.
The great question now is, have the people
enough recuperative energy left to trample
the exponents Of such odious doctrines
down, and yet consider the Union and the
constitution as the chiefest Of our house
hold Gods We believe they have. We
cannot be made to think that the people Of
the United States do not properly estimate
the value Of The Union-that they do not
know the value Of their heritage until it is
lost, or some traitorous hands shall have
taken it away from them, but we still hope
that they retain the patriotism of the old
Roman, who, to drive from his integrity
were as easy as to stop the sun in the
heavens.
The democratic party have put forward
JAMES BUCHANAN, of Pennsylvania, and
JouN G. BREcKINRIDcE, of Kentucky, as
ft men to carry out these great principles,
and preserve the Union..
Mr.. BUCHANAN is too well known to the
people Of the Union for us to attempt to
say who or what he is. His name is inter-
woven with our national existence, as all
know who are at oil acquainted with our
political history.
Mr.. BREcKINRDeE is well known as one
Of the most accomplished men in Kentucky,
and as one who has not only rendered i'm
portant service as a statesman, but also in
the field as citizen soldier.
A more extended notice Of their public
acts and characters will he given hereafter.
Suffice it to say, that their nomination has
been received throughout the entire coun.
try with the greatest enthusiasm, and we
regard their election as certain.