Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-07
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Franklin Pierce. 3I f ,fzS As
He commented on the progress Of the democracy
and its extended influence. He believed that the
occasional storms in the party were calculated to
purify the atmosphere and that the party was des-
tined to triumph despite temporary quarrels
He then introduced the Rev. Mr.. Nicholson of
Cninnatti, who offered prayer.
After some further speaking, the convention ad-
journed till ten o'clock tomorrow morning.
CINCINNATI, June 30 o'clock P. M-The Com
mittee on the permanent organization have agreed
on Gen. John E. Ward, of Georgia, for permanent
President.
The committee on resolutions are in session and
have not yet finished the platform.
The committee on credentials are endeavoring to
posed to compromise, but the Hards contend that
they the only representatives of the Democratic
party, and refuse the overtures.
The committee sat this afternoon with closed
doors to hear the of the Missouri contested seats
and finally decided to admit the anti Benton delegates
The New York case will be heard Tomorrow
The excitement is increasing. Mr.. Buchanan's
friends are becoming more confident The outside
pressure in his favor is immense, declaring that
Pennsylvania, Virginia. and Ohio cannot be carried
by any other candidate.
CINCINNATI, June 3.-The Mississippi delegation
held meeting this morning. and resolved to insist
on the adoption of platform before the nomination
of candidate. The contested of the delegates
from New York, was argued before the committee on
credentials this morning
The Conventon-was called to order at hs' past
10 o'clock. John L. Dawson fPa., reported on the
permanent organization of the Convention. For Pre-
sident, John Ward of Georgia. For Vice Presidents,
one from each State except New York. Thirty one
Secretaries were also recommended. The announce
ment was received with applause. The committee
also recommended the adoption of the rules of the
last Democratic National Convention.
The report was unanimously adopted. The Presi-
dent of the Convention, on taking the Chair, made
an appropriate and well-timed address.
The committee on credentials reported in favor of
admitting the anti Benton delegates from Missouri
motion to admit the delegates from the District of
Columbia to seats on the floor excited some debate
and was laid on the table. Several resolutions were
offered proposing the admission of outsiders but
they were laid on the table.
The Hall of the young Mems Democratic Associa-
ton of Cincinnati, offered for the use of the
Convention if it should be thought preferable the
hall now in The hall of the horticultural Society
was also offered. A motion to accept the offer Of
the Young Mems Association, was referred to the
committee of arrangements. The Convention then
took recess till o'clock.
At four o'clock the Convention re-assembled, and
after short session, the proceedings of which
unimportant, the Convention adjourned till 10 o.
clock tomorrow.
CINCINNATI, June 4.-The Convention met at
half past 10 o'clock The committee reported plat
form of resolutions:
The platform, after reafirming that of 1852, ad-
verts to the American party, stating that the De-
mocracy should clearly define their relations thereto.
Then follow resolutions stating, in substance, that
the foundation Of the Union having been built upon
entire freedom in matters of religion with no res
pect to persons regard to rank place Of birth,
no party can justly be deemed national, constitu-
tional in accordance with American principles,
opinions accidental birthplace 1t also reiterates
the declaration of former Conventions the subject
of slavery and the reserved rights of the States and
to more distinctly meet the issue with a sectional
party subsisting exclusively on slavery agitation,
Resoyed That the Democracy recognize and adopt the
territories of Nebraska and Kansas embodyng the only
sound and safe solution of the slavery question which
repose its determined conservatism of union and
interference by Congress with slavery in the States and
principle the Of the territories and the adnis
sion Of States with without slavery, they elect
original compacts of the Constitution maintained invioare
and the perpetuaon and of the Union insured
to its utmost capacity of embracing peace and harmony
| every future American State.
Rsoeed That recognize the right Of the people Of all
thor including Kans a and and acting
residents and whenever the number of their inhabitants
tic slavery, and to be admitted into the Union upon
| of perfect equality with the other States.
ResOLeed That of the condition of the popular
institutions the old world and the dangerous tendencies
of sectional agitation. combined with attempt enforce
civil and religious disabilities against the acquiring
citizenship land, high and sacred duty has de-
voved increased responsibility upon the Democratic party
of This country the party Of the Unon to uphold
the rights every Stale and thereby the union
the States and sustain and advance among cOnsttu
onal liberty by to resist all monopoes and
elusive legislation for the benefit of few at the expense
many and by vigant adherence to these principles
to the compromises of the constitution which broad
and strong enough to embrace and uphold the Union
was the Union it and the Union it shall be in thu
full expression of the energies and capacities Of this great
progressive people
part of the platform was adopted with perfect una
nimity. The committee did not have perfect una
nimity upon the foreign policy suggested, but re
commend it heartily.
The following are the resolutions appended to thu
platform:
1. Resolced That the questions connected with for
eign policy inferior to domestic question whatever
that the time has for the people of the United State
to declare themselves favor Of free seas and progress
fesations place their influence by the side
successful example
Resove That geographical and political postio,
in reference other States of this continent less thai
growing power requires that hold sacred the princi
Piles involved in the Monroe doctrine their bearing
import should admit of misconstrucon and should
| applied with unbending rigidity.
g. ResolUed That great highway of nature, well a
by the of States Immediately interested in it
maintenance has been marked out for free communication
between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and constitute
OF the most important achievements realized by tn
spirit of modern times and the unconquerabe energy
people, that this result should be secured by tme
and efficient exeAon of the control which have tn
right to claim it, and power earth should
suffered to clog its progress by any interference with tn
| establish tn