The true Democrat., 1856-07-08

Ject of investigation, with view to repreSs the aggressive power in every constitutional way''
 | CIRCULAR OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE AP-
 POINTED AT PITTSBURGH, ON THE 2STH OF
 FEBRUARY, 1856.
 We solicit your attention to the call which has preceded this paper. It is not only to re- commend to the people the immediate selection of delegates from the several States, equal in number to three times the representatives in Congress to which each State is entitled, to meet on the 17th of June at Philadelphia, to present such individuals as they may think best suited to uphold the cause to which they are devoted, as candidates for the presidency and vice presidency, but also to invite the mem- bers of all parties who feel it to be the domi- nant issue which should control the election, to meet at the same time and place, to confer with the convention as to the best course to crown their common wishes with success One of the parties which will be represented at Phllade phla has taken the name of republican, because it was g ven to that founded by Mr. Jefferson to embrace all who love the republic There is no democrat who does not love the republic There is no whig who does not love the republic. And we iondly hope there is no naturalized citizen who does not love the re- public.
 The circumstances which induced the appeal to all patriotic cit;zeus on the 18th of March, have been greatly augmented by aggressons since perpetrated in Kansas and in the Senate of the United States.
 | The central power at Cincinnati having de- cided to elongate substantially the present ad- mlnlstratlon, and to propltate its policy, We can only hope to arrest these aggressionS, and to avenge these outrages, by installing new and ust administration.
 Nor can this object be accomplished unless all who agree in sentiment can be brought to act for a common object Impressed deeply with a sense of our responsibility, in regard to the approaching election, 1 have deemed it pro- per at the earliest moment after its permanent organization to invite the attention of the Ame- rican convention to the sentiments and objects of the national committee, as expressed in their circular at the period of their calling q peoples convention, the wisdom and impor- tance of which being in no sense diminished at this time.
 Very respectfully, your obt servant,
 F. D. MORGAN,
 Chairman national executive committee.
 MT. Covode, of Pennsylvania-I move that 1t be referred to committee of one from each State.
 MT. Jones' of New York, said, that while the document should be received respectfully, 1t had no business with a committee. He thought he spoke the sentiments of the Ame- rlcan party when he said 1t would be true to the interest of Kansas. He represented dis trct which was freesoi in the broadest sense, yetit was welded to American principles. We meet the issue of slavery as native Americans Cheers and confusion.
 Mir. Palmer, of New York, said it must be well known to every one, that as North Ame- rIcan party, we have no hope of success except m unlon with the opponents of slavery ex- tension. Our friends will see that republicans make important concessions even in presenting that paper Loud applause. It IS the ini- tlatory step towards great and harmonious party that shall resist the expressions of the slave power, and maintain constitutional li- berty.
 We know that if the north is divided, she will be spit upon, and her rights trampled un- der foot. Within the last two years events have tranSpired which have changed the great issues of political parties. The rights of the ballot box have been violated, foreign invaders have assalIed the rights of freemen in Kansas. We are not only on the verge of civil war, but we in the midst of civil war
 The glory of the democratic party has passed away. It was once glorious party, with great men at its head; but times have changed, and what was democratic once is autocratc now We must meet this democratic party upon the issue it raises. It is the champion of sa- very extension, and we must settle this ques ton. l hope this paper will be respectfully re- eel we'd
 Gov Colby said he presented the commu- nlcauon and he did not regret it. l stand here as a free State man and an American, and there are three things which Iabomnably hate The first is Popery, the second Is slavery and the last is rum. Voci'erous applause Against these g, and am willing to unite against this administration which las rolled in these three things, which make d perfect hell upon earth. Nociferons applause Now go for breaking up that whole concern. Dea;ening applause.
 Whatever we may think of the republican party, 1t IS honorable in them to present that paper. lwanu to see at the helm of our govern ment either all upright northern man or all up- right southern man.
 don't want any more of your two penny bu- siness. Laughter and applause There is no hope for preserving the liberties of our coun- try, unless cease to be led by demagogues | JS in a brick. Cries of "good.' and applause As for Mr. Buchanan, there is one class which will not go with him. The ladies will not sus- tain man who will not sustain woman.- ! Deafening laughter and applause. l Mir Fillmore of Massachusetts, sad that there was one object which must be effected This 1 oligarchy of Popery and slavery must be put down. Applause. The people cannot stand it any longer. If it is our honest purpose to resist the attempts of tyrants to overthrow our liberties, it is our right and duty to take the government from the hands of party that is doing this and, God hel ping us, we will do it. l Applause. 1 have no fears for the American party-ts virtue will sustain it. There never was time when victory was as easy as now, If we do not allow our prejudices to control us. II we do not intend to unite with the friends of liberty and stop southern expressions, what are we here for? What rights have not been clo- ven down by this dynasty?
 Lieutenant-G Governor Ford, of Ohio, said he would say to his friend from New Jersey that he was as good an American as he dared to be- l am SIX feet three, and American all Over.- But l am American forthe right. Applause This is the first attempt to hitch up practical team in the cause of freedom. We are all l friends of liberty. The republicans are friends of liberty, and know the Americans are friends of liberty. They invite us to cooperate with them as compatriots in the cause of freedom. Shall we refuse? [Cries of "No! no!"] We have fearful responsibility upon us
 The rights of our brothers and sons are be- ing stricken down in Kansas, and the most in- famous laws are being enforced by the bowie knife and the bayonet. The work we have to accomplish is to overthrow the present dynas- ty. Let us go at it then, and do it. The re- publicans have held out to us the olive branch of peace, and the responsibility is upon us- Let us come up like men and say to that con- vention, we are ready to cooperate with you and every body else.
 The crisis is upon us, and we must meet it. heard man tell about skunk that annoyed the neighborhood. He said: {" I made up my mind, after thinking long upon the subject, that something must be done; l watched him till he went into his hole, and then covered 1t over with stones and let him stay there and