The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-28


Political Intelligence.
rFNoCRA1IC STATE CONVENTION OF TEXAS.
This body sssenbled in the city of Houston the ID
inst and continued in session four days. Hardin X
Runnes the present executive, was nominated for Gov
ernor and f. r. Lubbock for Lieutenant Governor A
platform adopted which simply reAsserted tho old
principles OF the party, with the following additions
Resolved That the democracy of Texas recognise n the
Supreme Court Of the United States, in the bred Scott
case, true and just exposition OF the constitutional
power and duties Of the federal government the Ter
iores and The limitations thereupon, and that nothing
less than the uniform execution OF those powers and
duties and the Continued observance OF the limitations
beteupon do justice 70 all Of the States and preserve
their equality.
Resolved That we deny the possibility Of the existence
Of the power the Legislature Of any Territory whilst
the constitution prevails, by unfriendly legislation
otherwise TO defeat the rights Of property Ill slaves
practically refuse adequate protection thereto.
Resolved That States ought be admitted in
The Union vn II has been duly taned by lawful
coune, that lib Territory contains the number OF nhaoi
an,s requisite for one upon the federal basis
Resolved THAT n. demo acy Of Texas are in favor OF
the acquisition Of Cuba and that We regard its consamma
ton which self protection mpsratively de-
mAnds and should be procured at the earliest possible
time compatible with our national honor.
very animated discussion took place on the Sd, on
The subject of the slave trade which elected by the
presentation of the following preamble and resolution
in view OF the fact question as to the cons,u
tionay Of he federal prohibiting the introduction of
African slaves INTO lois country bfOoght before the
las egk asIe for ts aot0n and In Of fact that
u ia The ouiy Of The 70 guard with jealous
tbe coOpxcts OF the constitution in resistance any
traction Of The law be u, therefore,
Resolved That approve The action OF the legislative
committee upon subject, recommend to the de-
mocracy Of the State full and fair discussion Of the said
question, with a view TO speedy action thereupon.
Colonel CmIloN followed the resolution In a speech OF
some length advocating it, ae said that il embodied the
sentiment Of the party and thought the convention ought
10 have the Inanness 10 say co. was proposed in the
onhor nf fhn
that committee fifteen found favor of the
proposition, though not sufficiently before the peo
Eastern Texas and said that the true demo ,racy there
be sustained He diesected Judge Reagans circular
and read from speech of his delivered in August last
sentiments upon the slave trade which were altogether
Of opposite compile 10 those presented in his
lar. He said that while Judge breathing the pure
Of Texas and fresh from the people, sound
and reliable, but now his breath had been poisoned by
the ccrrupons OF the Capitol and having spent another
winter there, ne bad back with greater love for
the Union than for the people that sent him there.
Chons speech characterised by earneBtncss
and was received with great appreciation,
Capt. 9 o. HERBERr, OF Colorado, followed in a brief
speech lie took the ground that the law prohibiting
slave trade constitutional though ne in favor Of
that trade being reopened II IL could be done.
Col A. p WILEY Of Walker spoke ia favor of the pro-
position, giving clear and we'll considered EXPOSITION of
the doctrine OF strict constr ucton and history of its
progress from 1859. BE showed that all the
which government has fallen have been by for
getting ibis great principle. lie held that The constitution
worth preservi1g coT Wiley evden,y Understood bis
subject, and spoke much IL the point
BIRtM WALLER, Esq Of Fort Bend, asserted in short
but Vigorous speech the ion oranoe of the reopsnng Of
the African slave tf1e and OF the democracy Inserting
The proposition in their platform. He said, whether con-
stitulionai not must have more saFee and
ought to encourage The trade by all in power.
Dr. ~ P KTrnEII, OF Walker took the floor. He asked
he SAID for information what the opinion OF Madison
upon the subect under consideratop renarking that
customary in al doubts of this kind to LOOK back to
what was thought by the fathers of the democracy He
requested some gentlemen 70 answcr.
Mr. WILEY replied, giving the views OF Mr. Madison AMI
added that he considered himself more bound b, Mr.
Madison g than by the opinions Of any other man.
Dr. KrI1REL then went on 70 say tina. all the resolu.
tons against African trade in Congress in early
days were introduced and supported by southern men
and he thought they ought be looked upon with that
understanding by those who denounced them. But he
regsreei The las masg the ElsSe trade piracy as an in
reflection upon the ipstsltion of slavery itself
The slave trade was question OF policy which ought 10
be left TO the States themselves The Congress had
busness to inter fe-e with il.
Mr. CONE was loudly called for and took the stand He
oepseGs o th.s oscusscn, was 1seorand whSh
object Of the Convention was harmony. 1t not time
TO make the issue He stood upon the constitution and
while citizen OF the United States would stand by IT.
but when the time arrived for the introduction Of African
Slaves when necessities should require it, he should
be foremost in the demand and # that should lead TO
dissolution Of the Upion he still there. to the
bitter end. His speech characterized by great fer
vor and as has always been the case With himrca elo
quence.
DR.. THOMSON Of Walker was in favor Of the resolu
ton II was not hrebrapd He did not consider it
sucn, DUB II was q proposition which 1t was now high
time should be brought before the people its merits
Gen MCLEOD took the stand and discussed the reso'u
ton, taking steal view Of the subject Of which
Cur reporter has been able to give US no good idea
Mr. AYoocE, Of Falls thought tina. the Democratic Con
venon not an African Slave Trade Convention and
hoped that enthusiasm would nslead it, bat
IT'D action should be COOL calm and deliberate The dele
gates were there in representative capacity 70 nominate
candidates and promugate the creed Of the democracy
authority. He could go no further Every member was
at liberty to entertain any opinion AS question of po
Icy he contended that this resolution should be
adopted.
Mr.. SHEPHERD, Of Washington though, the right time to
meet the question was when came up BE believed the
laws declaring the eave trade piracy unconsttu
tona but opposed 70 the opening Of the African slave
trade from policy He thought interests would
follow it. Tue whole Character of the institution would be
Major scorT of Harris argued the proceeding was out
Of character. Nominati,ns had been made the nominees
had been informed OF the fact The platform had been
adopted and 1t was no time 10 bring in planks
upon it, The Cincinnati Convention deprecated agitation
They bad adopted that platform, and this
was III Greet opposition to that action He Was opposed
10
Colonel sTEI, Of Leon though. that the discussion had
gone far enough. The great thing TO MAJ rnonze
The party must be united, and would perch upon
its banners He offered resolution the pirpert Of which
that Texas has unbouuded confidence in the United
States Supreme Court and will observe in go,d faith the
law until repealed by Congress declared upconsttu
tiona by the Supreme Court. he afterwards withdrew
the resolution.
F. S STocKDAIE believed slavery was the manifest deg
Sny Of tie negro and would So and the ns
uesCenuoDH
Africans VINO would be imported in apiLa Of all laws and
ucs be peheved the democracy would have q contest
from policy Vs.
pr. PALMER then offered the following resolution %
substitute for those OF Chiffon
Kesoved Ihas 70 make the revival Of the African slave
uade party rest at tins time, would 10 establish
ard present sectional issue calculated 10 produce disco
luton of the Uniou and that while the democracy are
ready and determined 70 resist sny aggression on the
stitutoDa rights Of the States or people vet thew arc
oppceed to the adoption Of tesla measures
to produce diseension ia their mde lead \, dsunon
lie hoped they would both be tabled aide by side
Some explanations were made, when Mr. Pam.r,s
amendment laid the table by ltion aud Mr.
Chtons resolution was also tabled by vote by counties
Of PCS eyes 10 81 paye.
when the Convention adjourned Col Natl Ward, United
States senator made few general remarks and spoke Of
the importance Of harmony the democratic party, Is
sustain s principles, the only means Of psrpsuatng
Tue tDion Re sai he had feeo the people North T1ey
were am, slavery by education rnere faraiics
omoig h"in, but !, rot the desfe Of the Torih
dsfpse The Union. ~ ssii nc 10 Phltephia Ia Lhs
can "a "a o ls5G While there, acqulin ,aoces OF
DIP, out IN politics black cpub clDs vefo ia conytrs.
ton, etfp ore or 'Aer oc1e1tsy remarked that they