Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-06-06
THE CINCINNATI CONvENTlON-THE PLAT
FORM.

By adopting platform in advance OF the nom,na
lion of candidates. the Cincinnati Convention WORTH
" attests the supreme regard for principle, which
postpones and subordinaes all suggestions OF e1pe
disney, in the deliberations of the Democratic party
If the Convention had been controlled by motives Of
purely selfish policy, it might have seen some advan
tsye in selecting q candidate and afterwards con-
structing platform In accordance with his peculiar
position before the country. Choosing rather the
more manly aud the more honest course, the Conven
ton arst propounded the principles Of the party, and
thus prevented the possibility Of the nomination of all
obnoxious candidate.
Every Democrat must respond with proud satsfac.
ton to the direct and manly spirit with which the
Convention has grapped the great issue before the
country. These resolutions, Incorporated in the
Platform By the unanimous cote Of the Convention be-
tray hestancy equivocation in avowing the
opinions of the Democratic party on the paramount
issues Of the day
Resolved, That the Democracy recognize ana
adopt the principles contained the organic laws
taolishng the territories of Nebraska and Kansas, as
enhodyug the only sound and safe solution of the
slavery question upon which the great national idea
OF the people of this country can repose in its deter
miued conservatism Of union and uon-intefereuce by
Congress with slavery in the States or territories
lust. by uniform application o. this Democratic
principle the organization Of the territories, and the
admission Of neU States, ,cnh or wHhom slarery, az
they elect, the equal rights Of the States will be pre-
served intact the original compacts of the Constitu.
ton maintained nviolate, and the perpetuation end
expansion of the Union insured to its utmost capac
ty Of embracing in peace and harmony, every future
American State.
Resolved, That we recognize the right Of tho
people OF all the territories including Kansas and Ne
b.aska acting through the fairly expressed will Of the
majority OF actual residents, and phenerer the mum
Der If their Iaaabaaat; Justfcs IT, to form constuu-
ton ruth hcth0ut domestic slavery. and TO be ad
m,t.ed into the Un.oa upon terms IF perfect equality
atik TIE other States.
Resolved, That in view of the condition of the
popular institutions of the old world and the danger
oas tendencies of sectional agitation, combined with
az a. ut 70 enforce civil and religious disabilities
Against the right Of acquiring citizenship in our own
land. high and sacred duty has devolyed increased
responsibility upon the Democratic party of this
country, H. the party of the Onion, 20 Hptoid aad
np1ntasa the rights Of egery STATE, and M,re6y me
Uq,on of the Stairs, and to sustain and advance
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benefit of few at the expense of many, and bya
vigant adherence to these principles and TO the com.
promises Of the constitution. which are broad aud
strong enough to embrace and uphold the Union a.
i. wa. the Union is, and the Onion as it shall be
in the full expansion of the energies and capacities OF
this great and progressive people"
With the utmost possible precision and emphasis OF
language these Resolutions affirm the great vital prin
cipleS, hrst, OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL GUARANTEES
OF SLAVERY; and. secondly, OF THE EQUALITY OF
THE STATES. N RESPECT OF THEIR sovEnEIGH
DIGNITY AND POLITICAL RIGHTS In equally clear
and conclusive terms the doctrine of SYuatter S0rs-
re,gn.yts repud.aied by the Platform Of the Demo.
cratic party.
The Cincinnati Convention has accomplished its
most important work with brilliant success, and to the
satisfaction Of every patriot. From the counsels
which control its action, may infer with absolute
certainty. that the Convention will nominate candl
date whom the South support not only without
scruple, but with the utmost enthusiasm Of feeling
aud couf Ieucs Of conviction.