The Nevada journal., 1858-07-16

Resolved, That the Kansas contro-
versy is now settled, and we deprecate
any issue between Democrats on that
subject.
Resolved, That to censure the Ad.
ministration in its Kansas policy would
be assisting the enemies of the Demo-
cratic party, and lending aid and com.
fort to Black Republicans and Know
Nothings.
Resolved, That James Buchanan and
Lewis Cass, tie tried, able, and faithful
leaders of the Democracy in times past
when our fathers sustained them, have
now our confidence and shall have our
support.
Resolved, That our delegates to the
State Convention are instructed to re-
feet the above wishes of the Democra-
cy of Nevada county, who in Conven-
ton now renew their endorsement of
the just, wise. and liberal principles of
the Democratic party, the harmony and
success of which we believe inseparable
from the permanence and prosperity of
our Union.
Resolved, That we pledge our sup
port TO the nominees of this Conven-
tion and of the State Convention.
DR.. Knox obtained the floor and sig
nified his desire to speak to the resolu-
tions. No, No, resounded from the Ad-
ministration side of the house. He said
he had an amendment to offer. but the
opposition appeared SO determined not
to listen, he said if they desired to apply
the gag and smother discussion it was
no more than might be expected from
Lecomptopites, and he had no argu-
ments for such a market. SO putting
up his amendment he submitted to the
demand for the roll which resulted in
ayes, AS; noes, "a; Thus the Lecomp-
ton resolutions were endorsed.
Kent put in nomination S. H. Chase,
Douglas for Senator. Watt nomina-
ted G. j. Lansing, Administration.
Meredith offered resolution pledg-
ing all candidates put in nomination to
support the Administration of the Dem
ocratic party against all the enemies of
Democracy. He said the resolution was
not intended for the past, it overlooked
all that, and had reference only to the
future. He defined the enemies of tie
Democracy to mean the Black Republi-
cans and the rump of the Know Moth
ing party.
Hanna moved an amendment substi.
tuting ''principles" instead of "adminiS-
tration," and gave his reasons for so do
ing. Hupp advocated the amendment
with force and effect As men were
{ fallihle and rs the author of the resolu-
tion bad said it had reference only to the
future No man could be expected to
pledge himself to support James Buch-
anan in the event of his swerving from
his principles after the manner of John
Tyler. To the principles of the party
he was willing to adhere in every emer-
gency, but he could not agree to follow
.he devious course of a man liable to err.
Hanna followed in the same strain.
Watt and Meredith replied. The latter
moved an amendment to the amendment
SO as to read administration and princi-
pies" but finally withdrew the resolu-
ton.
Preparations were male to take the
ballot for Senator.
Watt made an appeal for Grass Val
ley. Said she had never had Senator,
&C.
The vote was taxi en- and declara6-
Chase, AS; Lansing, 40. Cheers from
the Douglasites, and loud calls fol Chase.
Mr. Chase said he swore not on the
words of Henry Meredith or any other
man. He had always stood by the De
mocracy in good as well as evil report.
and had never like Meredith, been found
with its enemies. On the Kansas ques-
ton he believed Douglas was right. He
was endeavoring to carry out the true
principles of popular sovereignty He,
Chase had so declared and believed so
still, and believing those principles to be
true he was willing to cooperate, with
any body to carry them out. Defeat me
if you choose and if you can, but these
are my principles and l will stand by
them forever.
Lansing animadverted upon the course
of Douglas and Broderick in Congress,
and Chase and others in the State Sen
ate. When Know Nothing he Liam
sincl acted with them when with the