Washington sentinel., 1856-04-05
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION ITS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

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THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION ITS
DUTIES AND REsPONsIBILITIEs.
This body assemblies in Cincinnati, early in
June, to nominate candidates for the Presi-
dency and Vice Presidency for the next Pre-.
sidential term, commencing March 4th, 1857.
Upon the result ofits deliberations depend the
gravest consequences. The great party which it
is to represent there, even now awakened to the
deepest solicitude respecting it. The whole
country, indeed are contemplating the action
Of that Convention with the proioundest inte
rest.
The duties Of the delegates are Of no light
or triaing character. Their responsibilities
are weighty and fearful. It is not so easy and
comfortable task, they will find, as in former
conventions, when harmony and Cancellation
distinguished their proceedings.
AT the Convention in Cincinnati, there will
be elements Of disagreement in the beginning
Indeed, even now, they are beginning to dis
play themselves. They will not only have the
common enemy n view, painting for the con-
test, aud buoyed with the hope Of victory from
their already av3wed calculation that we are
TO give them an easy fight. by placing on our
ticket our weakest man but they will have to
take the responsibility of tearing down the
present weak and corrupting dynasty, and
giving to tie American people in its place one
who will hold the helm Of State with steady
hand and will guide it once again within the
safe moorings OF the Constitution.
We say responsibility, because We are aware
that there is a feeling which prevails in the
Democratic party, that it is not wise to reflect
upon an Administration, which itself placed
Ill power. Indeed, so strong is this sentiment
that we have seen in the Democratic State aud
county conventions disposition to extend it TO
q most unjustifable length. Now, we conceive
ledge an error even TO our adversary. 1t is
more than this it is polite to do SO, because
the more intact you preserve your integrity,
the greater must be your ability TO reform
your error, and ultimately TO secure your sue
cess. The passage Of the resolutions by the
conventions, 10 which we refer, did no good, and
they were too palpsble even to deceive the
enemy. If We believed General Pierce aud
bis Administration TO be what they claim for
him, we would be for his denomination. II is
simply qualification to nominate his success
sor, when you SO well approve Of him. There
is but one way in which you could be relieved
Of this qualification and that is by the asser.
tion of the one term rinciple. But this is not
operative yet, for it las not been adopted into
the principles Of the party. Hence, such a
course is calculated rather to demoralize than
give strength to the party. 1t is against this
course, then, in the Cincinnati Convention,
that We enter, in advance, our earnest protest.
Let it unfurl its flag, without any such tangled
and unseemly patchwork to it. We want to
carry as little weight as possible in the next
race, and if Franklin Pierce is to ride upon
our horse, his back will be broke before he
gets half way around the course
We say, then, il is a responsibility, but one
which honest and brave men should look right
full in the face, and which, if disregarded, will
bring disaster upon the party.
There is another branch of the duties and
responsibilities Of the delegates 10 the Cincin.
matt Convention to which they should look well
and closely. 1t is this: that the individual
upon whom their selection falls should be
known not 70 have been in anywise connected
with The bumilisting Vaccinations that have
been employed by the President TO effect his
own denomination. A partner 10 the firm Of
Pierce Co i eUen, to our mind, more oJuOz.
ious than the present concern itself And let
Us respectfully, but earnestly, warn in time any
such misguided mortals who may be disposed
70 pot their heads in that trap, lest they find il
q desdfall 10 them and their heirs forever. A
fair and open rivalry We invite. We do not
object even 10 combinations being formed 10
defea; our candidate, IL they are honest parties,
but woe unto nat man who is found trading
with Franklin Pierce, for it we're far better for
him that milestone we're placed about his
neck and that he we're cast into the depths Of
the sea. The suns beams are not more clear
than the fact that the man whom, and his
friends, are farthest from the present Admins
tration are nearest the Presidential chair in
1851 We want no continuance, in whole or
in part, Of the present evil.
Let, then, the Cincinnati Convention pursue
an open and straightforward course, and, look
ing alike 70 the integrity and honor as well as
( 70 'he policy Of the party, give those who have
entrusted them with this great mission, stand.
ard-bearers q whom all can be proud to sup
port There are before you many such and
while We have publicly evinced our preference
Tor one o. Our statesmen, whose name stand.
at our masthead, W viii earnestly and cord.
ally give any such our support, should be ~,
be the choice of Tie convention. We a. ~.
much for the comfort of the little nab r..
Blanche and Sweetheart--who are b.rr;,-,
our heels because We refuse to lick As;, ~.
teTs hand. Our course in this respec, MAJ A.
objected to by some in our party and na,k..-