The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-10-19
DaM0 CRAIIC PLAT
FORM.

iteSott6d, 1hat the democracy OF the State oil
Louisiana, while renewing their adherence to the
principles ana declarations SCI forth in the platform
adopted by the National Democratic Convention at
Cincinnati, in the yer 1856, repudiate and de-.
nounee the false aud heretcaG construction OF those
principles by Which the rights OF the South in the
TERRITORIES OF the Union would be sacrificed TO, the
hosss.sty OF local and territorial majority; and
that, while denying to the Federal Government the
power to destroy those rights for the protection
OF which governments are established, and laws
should be administered; they more str,snaously
protest against the usurpation oi'any such power,
either directly OF inireetIy, tbfongtl express pro-
hi0iiion, uniIendly legislation or legislative mac
ton hyany subordinate agency.
ReSotyc4, That ia the decision Of the Supreme
Court OF the United States, in the case OF fred
Scott, we are glad to recognize emphatic en-
dossenent OF our highest JUDICIAL tribunal, OF the
correctness OF those doctrines Tor which the
Democratic party has always contendcd, and CT
the justice OF the position occupieiby the Southern
States during the long course OF sectional con-
tropersE.
Resolucd, That all Strtes ard sections Of the
Union are entitled equally, within the limits OF the
Constitution, to the yigiaBt socltude and foster
ing care OF the Fedetal Government; that, con-
sisieatly With the reGnisements af.se Constitution,
every part OF the country should be left alike free
and unifnpcaad in Its commercial and material
development, and that territorial, expansion is a
legitimate expression OF the healthy energies and
growing capacities OF the people.
Reso!sed, Ihat the acquisition Of Cuba. by the
United States is a measure demanded by the In
;torests and essential to the prosperity OF both
countries, and that we consider it the duty of
Congress to lend an effective aid to the policy
! II Al
Resoipcd, That in the application of the Presi-
dent to Congress- at its late session. for power and
means to use the ARMY and Navy torthe protection
OF the rights OF American citizens on the different
transit routes in Central America and Mexico, we
wishes of the Democracy, and disposition to ini-
tate vigorous and patriotic foreign policy.
Rosolue1, That the whole foreign policy of the
Administration gives warrant to anticipate a com
plete iuGlment OF the Just expectations of the
country, and that it has therefore, been charac-
terlzed by moderation, a dignity and, at tie same
time, a determined vigor, which we welcome az the
opening OF a new era IN cur relations with foreign
nations.
Aesolpea, That we hold those Democratic men1-
bers OF the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States, who in spirit of opposition,
united with the Black Republicans and Abo,ionists
to oppose and defeat the wise and eminently pa
riotic policy OF President Buchanan on the Kansas
question, as justly responsible before the country
for the revival of dangerous sectona! question,
and Tor all the angry and injurious agtatation
which has since prevailed on that subject.
Resolaed, That in James Buchanan the Democ-
racy Of Louisiana recognize the pure patriot, the
wise statesman and honest Chief Magistrate; that
the Democratic measures conceived and suggested
under his guidance and counsel meet our most
cordial approval; and that in regard TO his terrific
rial policy, the people Of the Southern States par
ticularly have jut reason to extend to him the
highest confidence and appreciation.
Resolrsl, That in the opinion the Convention
it is no less duty than an ardent desire OF the
Democracy Of Louisiana to give an earnest and
hearty support to the present administration OF the
general government, which they assisted in placing
in power, except in case Of palpable departure IRON
the doctrines and policies OF the Democratic
party.