Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-25

JOHN FORSYTH,
w. PRESTON,
j. RANDOLPH TUCKER.
HURATIO SEYMOUR.
WHEArLAND, NEAR LANCASTER, |
June IL, 1886.
c-,rvrs:-I have the honor to acknowledge the re-
cn Il vour communication OF the 18th lnst informing
WI tcaIy of NV nomination by the Democratic ,tionai
Tnyrut;on recently held al Cincinnati, the Democr tic
iae for the office of President of the United States.
Li nat attempt express the grateful feelings which
,orIain towards my Democratic ieow-czcns having
e NE worthy Of thisthe highest political honor on
honor such as the people of no other country
rcd responsibility attached the station especially at
M present crisis affairs have carefully rerained
from seeking the nomination either by word by deed.
Now that il has been offered by the Democratic party,
accept with dtdence i'll my own abilities but with an
humble trust, that IN the event OF my election may be
domestic peace and friendship with foreign
uaions and promote the best interests of the Republic
In accepting The nomination, Iced scarcely say that
accept The spirit the resolutions constituting the
Platform of principles erected by the Convention. To this
a.f,rsn intend TO conine myself throughout the
w believing that have no right, as the candidate OF
Inc party by answering inerrogatories to
snt new and different issues before the people.
II will not be expected that in this answer, should
iir refer 10 the subject of each of the resolutions;
AID shall therefore conne myself to the two topics now
ncs prcmnently before the people.
r expressed by the Convention the subject of civil
AMI religious liberty. No party founded religious
intolerance TOWARDS one Glass OF American
vhther born in own or in foreign land, can long
continue in this country We all equal before
G and Constitution and the dark spirit of despot
ism and biory which would create Cdlous distinctions
a,ga. our tellowc will be speedily rebuked by
f.e and enlightened public opinion.
The agitation the question of Domestic Slavery has
too long distracted and divided the people of this Union
and aenaed their affections from each other. This agl-
has assumed many forms since its commencement,
be directed chiefly the Territories
and Judging from its present character, l think
sey anticipate that rapidly approaching 6nality"
Tie legislation of Congress- respecting domestic
saverg derived has been from the original and pure
unan OF legitimate political power the will of the ma
r promises long to aay the dangerous excitement
This legislation is founded upon principles ancient
free government ITSELF and in accordance with them, has
simply declared that the people ola Territory like those
Of State shalt decide for themselves whether slavery
shall or shall exist within their limits.
The Nebraskakansas act does no more than give the
force Of law 10 this elementary principle of segovern
Gert; declaring it to be the intent and meaning of
this not 10 egisiae slavery into any Territory State
to exclude it herefrom but to leave the people there
d perfectly free 10 form and regulate their domestic ns
Glons IN their own way subject only to the Constitution
Of the United States This principle will surely be
BY any individual Of any party de-
asry would any other principle prove in practice in
gard TO the Territories This is apparent from the fact
admitted by ALL that after Territory shall have entered
The lion aud become State, Constitutional power
would then exist which could from either abolish
10 its sovereign will and pleasure
Most happy would 1t be Tor the country if this long az
taon were at an end During its whole progress It has
as been the OF great and dangerous evils 1t has
aenaed and estranged portion the Union from the
e and has even seriously threatened its very existence.
10 my own personal knowledge, it has produced the in-
among foreign nations that great and glorious
eeeacy Is In constant danger of dissolution This does
US serious Injury because acknowledged power and stability
Always conahd respect among nations and among the
@ securities against unjust aggression and favor Of the
maintenance OF honorable peace.
May not hope that it is the mission of tho
pai no" Inc only surviving conservative ,arty OF the
country ere long to overthrow all sectional parties and
oe inc peace, friendship and mutual confidence which
s OF the conederacy Its character is strictly national
F therefore asserts no principle for the guidance of thu
saeal Government which not adopted and sustained b,
members In each and every State For this reason it il
Inc same determined foe of all geographical par
e 50 much and justly dreaded by the Father of hi
sonhfy rom its very nature it continue to exs
long as there Constitution and Union to preserve
Conviction of these truths has induced many nf +b
paes The ables and most independent of former CD
FehiS who have differed from in times gone by upo
anu extinct party issues, to into ranks and de
@ themselves with us to the cause of the Constitution
sa The Union. Under these circumstances most cheer
@ pledge myself should the nomination of the Conven
@ pe ratified by the people, that all the power and nu
S eonstltutionay possessed by the Executive shall
t IN firm but conciliatory spirit, during the sing
ann snail remain in office, to restore the same harmon
Of Az Inc sister States which prevailed before this app
n eod IN the form of slavery agitation, had been
@ mel midst Let the members of the family abstai
81 h lntermedlng with the exclusive domestic concern
e other, and cordially unite the basis of pertet
sl Is among hense YES in promoting the great nation
viii Se us OF common interest to all, and the good wor
led gard to our foreign policy, to which you have ree
man communication, it is quite impossible for any b,
knowledge to prescribe positive rules in advanc
The conduct of future administration in all tt
r rI which may arise in various and chan,
mut " with freign powers. The Federal Cover
inc w,h OF necessity exercise sound discretion in dea
tbs Win International questions they may occur; b,
nus. as strict responsibility which the Executi,
% feel to the people of the United States and ii
l an Of poserity You WILL therefore, excuse me Il
You in I INTO particulars whilst heartily wi,
e general sentiment that foreign affairs ougl
Tie n with such wisdom and irmness to
aud OF the people at home whilst the interes
ab our country wisely but infexiby maintain
nri Our foreign policy oug hit to be based upt
& OF doing justice to all nations and reguiriI
-tser depart A1N A''D' .''s p''Ns'pe eA'
best d be placed in the Executive Chair shall use
lions Iaons to cultivate peace and friendship with all
host ;neiieVng this to be highest policy as well as o.
frs ,es duty but at the same time shall new
nj n NAT In case the necessity should arise which
Must Nv apprehend our national rights and national hon
F,Dei preserved at all hazards and at any sacrifice
Affair." convinced that special Providence governs
VI nations, let us hnby implore His continued ble
punp upon our country, and that He may avert from us
'''ueht we justly deserve for being discontinued a