The true Democrat., 1856-02-05
From the Jackson Mississippian
FTOIH tne JaCkSOn MlsSISs pplan. Know Nottingham and Democracy in Maine-Mark the Contrast.

Know Nottingham and Democracy
 in Maine-Mark the Contrast.
 One of the earliest victories achieved by the l Know Nothing organization was won in the State of Maine. Nearly eighteen months ago the newspapers engaged in the advocacy of dark lanternism, sounded loud the notes of rejoicing over victory which had been accomplished by the followers of their Mute God, in that State. Morrill, renegade democrat, who had been bought up by the enemies of the demo- cratic party, by promises of office, was elected Governor on the dark lantern issue over A. K Paris, a.national democrat, and the devotees of Sam succeeded ill carrying the Legislature by large majority.
 And what was the result of this victory?
 Let us call to mind few of the acts which the Know Nothing Legislature of Maine passed, and which the Know Nothing Governor of Maine approved These are presented in the late message of Governor McRae, from which we quote as follows:
 "I transmit herewith, resolutions from the States of Connecticut Rhode Island Maine, Massachusetts, Michi gan and Pennsylvania, some on the slavery. and some on other ques- tons. To those from the State of Maine, l ask the especial attention of the Legislature. l of the Maine Legislature to their senators and representatives, to use all practical means to secure their passage in Congress, and are be- lieved to be the sentiments cherished by large majority of the members of that body, from the northern States which at present prevents the organization of the House of Representa- tives, on account of their hostility to the south on the slavery question.
 They are First, and act repeating all the laws of the United States authorizing slavery in the District of Coiumbia.'
 "'Second, an act repeating the statute of195O, known as the fugitive slave law
 "'Ihrd, an act forever prohibiting slavery or involuntary servtude, except for crime, with in the territories of the United States.
 Lastly, that Mear senators in Congress be Instructed, and representatives requested at all times hereafter, most strenuously to oppose in every justiiiable way, the admission of any new State into the Union, except upon the condi- tlon to be embraced in the act of admission that slavery or involuntary servitude, excepting for crime, of which the accused shall have been duly proved guilty, shall be forever prohibited therein.'
 They denounoe also the repeal of the Mis- souri compromise, by which they say slavery was forever prohibited in the territory north of the parallel of 36 deg. 80 min., as an uniust- fable violation of a solemn compact and fla grant breach of faith. And direct that copy of these resolutions be forwarded to each State, to be laid before the Legislature thereof objectionable as these resolutions are, I have had no hesitation as to the course to be pursued with them. They were the sovereign voice of the State, expressed through her Le- gslature, and whether faction or fanaticsm had temporarily the control, were for the time be- ing, to be considered as her sovereign will. It IS hoped they were not the voice, truly repre- sented, of her people, and 1t is believed better sentiment has control of her counsels now.- But 1t was my duty to present them to the Le Sislature, and let the sovereign voice of Maine O' met by the sovereign voice of Mississippi"
 "These resolutions of Maine are in direct conflict with the position of Mississippi and if her voice could control the legislation of Con- gress at the present session, or corresponding sentiment of the north could do so, the issue with Mississippi standing upon her constitution al rights, would be fairly met. It is not sup posed our State will depart from her position.
 "I therefore recommend to the Legislature. in response to the resolutions of Maine to re- GuiH GO uCl, lcSOlUtiUuS utldIUOuSlV rO-dlllrIn- ing the position of Mississippi with a calm, temperate and dignifed exposition of our rights and our determination to maintain them at all hazards If, then, Maine and our northern sis ters, shall make the issue of the Union with us upon the constitution, the resP sPonsbility will be with them, and the right with us. whatever may be the result"
 Such has been the infamous policy adopted and such the enormities threatened by the Know Nothing authorities of Maine By resort to the usual clap.trap of humbuggerv, falsehood and fanaticsm, their organization succeeded in obtaining temporary possession of the State government; and in electing a dele gation to Congress, with the single exception of T. D. Fuller, democrat, who votes with Quit man for Richardson, while his colleagues are en- deavoring to elevate the vile abolition knavc. Banks, to the Speakers chair.
 l But the democracy of Maine were not con- quered when the Know Nothings carried the day. They did not strike their colors nor abandon their glorious cause. They rallied once more in favor of the constitution, State Rights and the Union, and drove the Vandals from the capitol. In the recent election they obtained decisive maorities in the legislature. and dispatch informs us that JUDGE WELLS, sound national democrat, has been elected governor by the legislature, and that his first act has been to declare in favor of sustaining the Nebraska Kansas bill, or in other words of leaving the territory north of 36, 30, open to settlementfby the-fave- holders of the south as well as by the citizens of the north, placn Z both sections on an equality, and permitting each to enjoy the rights which belong to it un- der the constitution.~
 He has also recommended the repeal of the law of the Know Nothing abolitionsts of Maine, nulifying the fugitive slave bill. Thus have the democracy of Manine set themselves at once to work to avert the blow aimed at the southern States and we may say, at the Union, by the combined Know Nothing and abolition factions which obtained temporary ascendency in that State.
 Well done, gallant, ue-hearted unconquer- able democracy of Old Mane Mississippi sends greeting The two States standing in geographical extremes of the Union, are side by side in defence of the constitution and the laws