The Washington union., 1857-09-19
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION OF MAS
SACHUTBETTS.


SACHUsErS
The democratic State convention of Massachusetts
adjourned on Wednesday last after brief session,
but full Of glorious promise. OF the convention
itself the Boston Post says "The democrats never
had finer convention than was the one that assem-
bled yesterday in this city. Every county was not
only well represented to numbers but as TO apiii-
ty and character and the appearance OF such pody
of men from the cities and the country was truly no
BILE. 1t would not be proper to term this young
mems convention, for many the respected vet
Grams of the party who were present; but there
seemed to be an unusual number Of young demo
Gratis, who will do good service to the cause. IL
cold, lifeess body, but one full of enthusi-
asm and of devotion to the good old cause" VI the
nominees Of the convention the same paper says
The denominations of Hon Erasmas ID. Beach and of
Hon. Albert Currier were made by aoclamation. IL is
customary aoats in q selection of candidates TO be
our to resort to the sound and excellent
way of the ballot and some of the members OF this con
yenton in favor of adherng to this sterling method
but the popular feeling could not be restrained there
was not an opposing voice to denomination OF both
and so il was done by general uprising OF the members
and amidst the heartiest of cheering The thing was
unanimous. Worthy, too, are the gentlemen OF the
honor that thus handsomely conferred. Ihey are
sterling men trusted leaders, and may be relied ON to
hold up firmly the time honored flag of democracy
The resolutions, which were adopted with enthu-
siastic unanmty by the convention are of the true
oldfashioned democratic stamp. We make room for
such of them as have national bearing and interest:
Resolved That the democracy of Massachusetts, assem-
bled for deiberaon and the selection of their standard
bearers for the approaching political campaign, deem the
occasion fitting to renew their declaration OF at
achment to the principles of the democratic party,
tba;r lotar in tn
ascendency in the government of the country The
principles of the democracy are the same IN all parts OF
the Union-the North and the South the East and the
West they recognise sectional divisions, seek no IN
reference with the rights of individuals of communi
ties and look to the administration OF the government IN
manner most conducive to State rights, and to ndivd-
ual liberty and happiness.
Resolved That the platform of principles enunciated
and established by the National Democratic Convention at
Cincinnati meets entire approval it is chart which
may safely be followed by democrats in every section OF
the Uniononc which has already carried us safely
through bosterous political empests and which, If care
fully observed will glide the ship OF State onward through
every danger and peril.
Resoced That the doctrines upon which territorial
policy is now conducted calculated in the highest de-
gree to realize the idea of government by the people
The principle involved in the Kansas Nebraska act under
which those Territories will come into the unon with
constitution the choice of their citizens formed with
reference to their wishes and adapted to their ccum
stances, commands approval, and we believe is last
becoming the settled policy of the country.
Resolved That the administration of James Buchanan
commands unqualified approval. His distinguished
abilities ripe experience and extensive knowledge OF pub
lie affairs emnenty tit him for the exalted position to
which he has been called by the surages of his country
In his unyieldng integrity, singleness OF purpose
and lofty patriotism have the surest guaranty Of an
administration which shall promote the welfare and hap
pness of citizens and elevate the character OF our
country abroad.
Resou That democrats of Massachusetts,, standing
by the administration of James Buchanan, we welcome to
his New England home the national statesman who for
four years stemmed the torrent of sectonasm and fana
cis affordng good example to all his successors and
furnishing the soundes political faith to all good citizens
rendering the of Franklin Pierce fit companion
for those of his democratic predecessors.
Resoud That democrats, acting in full faith as to
the soundness and correctness of the ebasa
BILL we reoiced to the popular endorsement Of
the Union upon that in the recent national cleo
tion but still reoced to find the correctness OF the
position taken by party upon that important ques
tion fully confirmed by the supreme judicial tribunal OF
the nation as good constitutional law in its recent
opinion in the of Dred Scott j. f. A. Sandford
The duty every good citizen to bow to the decision of
the United States Supreme Court cannot be lost sight OF
the purity and capacity of that august tribunal cannot be
questioned and hard will be the task of that party
which undertakes to win its way to the confidence and
support of intelligent people by assang the motives
mpugning the ability, denying the authority, or attack
ing the solemn decisions of the highest judicial authority
in the land and the bulwark of constitution Fools
may sneer and gbber at that which thwars their pru
dce and fanatics may rave at it in the pulpit and the
FORUM but wise will shrink from such acts OF mad
ness and folly.
Resolved That the recent reckless prostitution of the
religious office to the low purposes of partisan warfare
exhibited by many public teachers of the Gospel during
the late presidential campaign, merits the whitening
condemnation of every good citizen not only for its
dangerous tendency to bring about union of Church
and State and its lamentable illustration of the folly Of
the blind leading the blind but ALSO and far more
for its deleterious effect upon the of religion
ing the seeds of strife and dsension in parishes and
churches degrading the proper influence of the sacred
teacher and paving the way to religious nfdclity The
signal example Of this indecent proraon Of cler
ica influence the part of the reverend doctors of New
Haven in their pharsacl letter to the President of the
United States has met with signal rebuke from him
in the courteous truthful and cogent reply which he has
condescended to make to them and many humble
Christian throughout the land will thank the President
for this timely check upon clerical assumption which
threatens long to make political slave of every low
ly church member Danish him from the sacred fold
WINE MOVEMENTS IN FRANCE.