Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-26

Mr. Hall, from the committee on resolu-
lions, reported motion for the adoption OF
The Cincinnati Platform published last
week in this paper
And the same being read by the Secre-
iary, it was unanimously adopted-wi,h
the following in addition thereto:
Resolped-That the Democratic party
recognizes the great importance, in po-
litical and commercial point of view, of a
safe and speedy communication by militia
ry and postal roads, through our own ter
ritory. between the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts of this Union, and hat il is the du
ty of the Federal Government to exercise
promptly all its constitutional power fol
the attainment of that object.
Mr. Rrownfeld, of ST. Joseph, submit
ted letter from the Hon. Norman Eddy
which was read by the Secretary, and is
as follows:
ToMe President of the Democratic Conven-
ton at Bradford, Indiana.
SIR:-It has been intimated to me, that
possibly contingency might arise, that
would in the judgment of the Convention
render it advisable to place my name again
in nomination for Congress-
have availed myself Of all proper oc-
casions, since the election of 1854, to say
to friends who have written or spoken to
me in reference to such q nomination, that
under no circumstances likely to occur,
would be a candidate.
With this declaration, early and persist
emily before the Democratic party of the
District, l can hardly imagine state Of
facts, that would bring my name into the
Convention; but in order to remove all doubt,
it is due, as well To the delegates composing
it as to myself. to say in advance, that |
am constrained by consi lerati ms that leave
me no choice, to adhere to my former dec
laration.
NY more intimate friends will understand
the grounds of this decision, and will APP
preciate the motives that dictate it. At
least they can say if occasion should make
it proper to say anything, that no unmanly
fear--no distrust of party friendship dim
mutton Of zeal for principles, in the success
OF which, l solemnly believe the country
and Its constitution can only find refuge
and safety--and no other unworthy feeling,
unbecoming them or me, has influenced
my determination.
AS an old friend and comrade, who has
stood with them in sunshine and storm,
and marked heir consistency and devotion
TO our common faith--who has been hon.
ored by them; and more honored when he
fell with them; may not ask in all your
deliberations harmony, concord; nay sacri-
fce II need be; remembering the cause, and
that our blessed Unicn is the mighty stake
FOR which we battle. have no right to
fear their prudence or patriotism, yet they
will pardon me if my desire for their sue
cess, betrays me into over anxiety.
He, in whose ilustrious life there is every
guarantee that love of country, or doating
confidence can ask, and whose noble vir-
tues have embelished a public sacrifice OF
more than 30 years including periods OF
deep peril to our republican system; he up
on whom leaned the strong arm of Jackson
and found support; the able Senator and
Compeer of Grundy, Forsyth, Wright and
Benton, the eminent and accomplished
Secretary and Minister, James Buchanan,
our Standard bearer, will lead us to vic
tory as glorious as it will be imperishable.