The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-17

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. SeUATTER REIGNTY,--WHAT rs rr?-Itis
! the doctrine that the people of territory while
in territorial condition have the right to frame
such domestic institutions as they choose, and,
in the exercise of this right, to abolish or per-
S nit slavery. aaa ~a+-zs zl
a What democrats have said of this doctrine:
1t is incompatible with the constitution.
D Union and American.
= A doctrine of 'saH others" the ssmost odious
t to the south. Nashville Union and American
1.-The most monstrous doctrine ever advanced
f by an American statesman" John G. Calhoun.
Gas indefensbe in principle and dangerous
, in practice as Wilmot provisoisn1." EConven-
f ton of Alabama and Virginia, in l848.
''Wll never support any candidate for the
presidency or vice presidency who maintains
it. Same. ..'....
'Among the fair, but false and fatal theories
OF the day, none attracts so much homage az.
the "squatter sovereignty" courtcsan. There
are none SO radiant with meretricous charmss
none so ready with deceitful promises, and none
so sure to cover their victim with shame and
reproach. The sovereignty of the people is
noble principle, and should command universal
homage. "Squatter sovereignty" is an impos-
by mems hands-and should be kicked off the
pedestal where it sits in mock majesty and courts
the admiration Of fools and demagogues
Richmond Enquirer,
Mr.. Buchanan and squatter sovereignty:
Mr. Buchanan in his letter of acceptance OPEN
/ ly and boldly approves this doctrine Remem
Der that people of the south, and read the fol-
lowing: sa
! From the National Inelligencer June 1i
"But, while giving to his letter the acknowl-
edgement of admiration and respect, we refrain
from evoking any recollections which may seem
to mar the sincerity of our praise, and fora like
reason we forbear all comment upon the inter
probation which Mr.. Buchanan gives to GER
tain disputed point of democratic doctrine, re-
spectlng the power of a territory to establish OF
prohibit the institution of slavery. Mr.. Buch-
anan, it will be seen, gives in his adhesion to-
the principles of squatter sovereignty, as it is
popularity called, in terms most definite and ex-
press, understanding as he does that congress-,
by its recent legislation upon this subject, has
''simply declared that the people of a territory,
like those of State, shall decide for themselves
whether slavery shall or shall not exist within
her limits & Nashville Patriot.
The TRIo.-In the year of our Lord 1885,
the freesoil democracy met in convention at
Buffalo, New York, and nominated freesoI
candidate for the presidency, and adopted the
celebrated Buffalo freesoi platform. Benz F.
Haett, of this State, Massachusetts, J framed
and reported this freesoil platform, as will be
seen by referring to the official proceedings of
the convention published in the New York Her
aid, N. 7. Tribune, N. Y. Evening Post, Alba
ny Argus, Boston Post, and other leading Jour
mails, of that day-and also reported the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted by accla-
nation in the freesoil convention of 1852:
"Resolved, That we are opposed to slavery
in any form or color, and in favor of freedom and
freesoil wherever man lives throughout Gods
heritage"
This is not only freesoilism but rabid abo-
tionlsm. This very self-same BENZ. F. Hallett
a few weeks ago. in his capacity of chairman,
framed and reported the platform adopted by
the CINCINNATI democratic convention. Mr..
Buchanan, the democratic nominee, announces
that he stands upon that platform, and Martin
Van Buren, the father and expounder of free
soillsm, endorses both platform and nominee and
expresses the great admiration he entertains for
both. Halett builds the platform-Buchanan'
stands upon lt-Van Buren, endorses both can
didate and patfnrm Hallett, Buchanan &
lovers of the Union, trust them? Can the peo-
pie Of the pro slavery States place any reliance
in such firm? Boston Courier.
Gov. WRIGHT OF IND1ANA.-Ourrea readers will
remember that on the 18th of last month the
Buchanan party of Indiana held ratification
meeting in indianapolis. A number of Ken
tuckians happened to be in attendance, and from
one fthem, a man of unquestioncd veracity we
learn that the democratic party was not, as the
republicans charged, in favor of the extension
OF slavery, but was in reality the only true free
soil party in the country. Said gov Wright:
Elf the policy of the democratic party in refer
ence to slavery is adopted and carried out. not
another foot of slave territory will be added to
,he United States'
We dare the Kentucky friends Of governor
Wright to deny that he made this statement,
We can substantlate it by undoubted testimony.
lh1s position of governor Wright is stEikinglY
similar to that of Mr.. Groesbeck, of Cincinnati.
md old-ne democrat, who. in a recent speech
1t that place, used in substance this language:
eve all desire freedom for Kansas, and we
eel that she will be admitted into the Union as
| free State, whether the election falls to Buch-
IN or Fremont
The remarks of Mr.. Groesbeck were report
ID in the Cincinnati Enquirer of the 9TH Of Iuly.
DO not these positions of prominent northern
democrats sustain US in the charge we have
made that the principle of squatter sovercign-
y, which the northern democracy everywhere
nalntain, is practically the vilest species of alb
lltIonlsm? VIII southern men never open their
yes to the falslty and hypocrisy of the asser-
on Of southern democrats that their brethren
l the north are true friends of the south? We
'an southern men of the viper they are nur-
ing in their bosoms We warn them from af-
llation with men who advocate principle.
hlch John c. Calhoun and VIM R. King de-
ounced as worse than Wilmot provisoism
Louisville Journal
Two-HEADED CH1LD.-The birth of an
liant with two heads, has created much gos-
P in the locality Of Temple street, Bristol,
ngIand, and, indeed, wherever the intelli-
ence of the arrival of this little stranger has