Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-30

EEy- Having given in our last the Platform
Of Principles adopted by the late American
Convention at Greensboro, we also give be-
low the Democratic Platform adopted at their
recent Convention. Taking no sides in poll
ties oursclf, we give the issues as presented
by both parties, that our readers may see and
choose for themselves:
We, the delegates Of the Democracy of
North-Carolina in Convention assembled,
deeming the present occasion n suitable one
to rs-ahfrm the well defined principles upon
which our organization, AS n party, is based,
do
Resolce, That we cordially approve and re-
affirm the Resolutions Of the Democratic Ma
tional Conventions Of 1874, and 1852, as far
as they arc applicable to the present condi-
ton OF the country.
Rssolrcd, That the public lands, being the
common property Of the Uuited States, any
disposition Of them for the sole and exclusive
benefit Of any one or more OF the States, or
the squandering of them in donations to pau.
pers and %convicts, whether of native or for.
eign extraction, would be unconstitu tional
and unjust.
Resoired, That we heartily approve of the
Kansas-Nebraska act, by which the Missouri
restriction was repealed, and the people of
the S,uth let in with their property, equally
with those Of the Union. That in our opin-
ion the doctrine Of popular sovereignty is the
true doctrine; that the people Of the Terrific
ries, when they como to form their State Con-
situations and apply for admission into the
Union as States, have the right to determine
for themselves the character OF their domestic
institutions.
Resolred, That we have viewed with admi-
ration and gratitude the noble and manly
stand taken by the great body Of the Demo
Gratis ofthe non.slavchulding States, in behalf
ofthe constitutional rights Of the South, and
we will checriuIly unite with them, as here.
tofore. in general Convention, to nominate
candidates for the Presidency and Vice Pres
ideucy Of he United States, and to proclaim
once more to the world the great principle:
Of the Democratic party and we pledge GU
jealous and united support to the nominees
Of said Convention.
ReSoirei. That We regard the know-Noth
ing organization as corrupting and dangerou
in it's influences and tendencies. We con
graduate the country upon its rapid decay
The contest for the Presidency, it is apparent
must be between the Democratic Nationa
marty and the Black Republicans that
third party oaunot strengthen, but must weak
en- the South in this contest and that in
crisis like the present it is alike the interes
and the duty Of all Southern men to unit
with that party which gives the stronges
assurance, by It's unity, lis numbers, and 1t
nationality, that it will triumph over the er
emies u our constitual rights, by whatsoeve
name callrd.
Resolred, That we are opposed to all secre
oathbourd political associations, and to into
eranco and prescription ON account OF rehi
ious opinion, either by Catholics or Prote'
tants, by legal enactment or at the ballot-bo'
Resolrci, That President Pierce, by his Ii
augural address and subsequent State papers
and especially bythe noble vindication of tn
constitutional rights Of TIE States, c~ontaine
IN his last annual message to Congress, q
well rs Ivy his uniform devotion to the const
tuition and his faithful enforcement of its oil
hgations, has endeared himselfto all true lo'
sra OF the country and while we freely a
knowledge, and proudly recognize, the abil
TIES the patriotism, and the sound principle
OF many other distinguished members of on
party, and will give a cordial and unite
support to whomesoeyer may receive the non
lhat'on OF the Cincinnati Convention, we v,
deem Il due to FRANKLIN PIERCE, an
20 ourselves, to declare that he is our fir
choice for the Presidency, aud that we shouI
nail his nomination with the ~liyeliest sati
faction. $50
bs'o'sed, That we are proud Of JANE