The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-10-26
LOUISIANA DEMocRATIC PLAT
T0nTI.

ResoIued, That the democracy of the State of
Louisiana, while renewing their adherence to the
principles and declarations set forth in the platform
adopted by the National Democratic Convention at
Cincinnati, in the year 1856, repudiate and de-
nounce the false and heTetcal construction OF those
principles by which the rights of the South in the
Territories of the Union would be sacrificed to the
Hostility of a 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 adininstered they more strenuously
protest against the usurpaton ofany such power,
either directly Or indirectly, through express pro-
hbilion, unt.iendly legislation or legislative mae
ton byany subordinate agency.
Rescued, That ia the decision of the Supreme
Court ofthe United States, in the case OF bred
Scott, we are glad to recognize an emphatic en-
doFsement Of our highest judicial tribunal, of the
correctness of those doctrines for which the
Democratic party has always contendcd, and Of
the justice Of the position occupied by the Southern
States during the long course OF sectional con-
troversy.
Rsaotrc1, That all Strtes and sections Of the
Union are entitled equally, within tic limits Of the
Constitution, to tie vigiiant soiieltude aud foster
ing care of the Fedeal Government; that con-
sistenty with the requirements of the Constitution,
every part OF the country should be left alike free
and unimpedcd in Its commercial and material
Development, and that territorial expansion is a
legitimate expression ofithe healthy energies and
gown. Capacities o: the people.
Resoi1e3, That the acquisition OF Cuba by TIE
United States is a measure demanded hy tie in
teres:s aud essential to the prosperity of both
countries, and that we consider it the duty of
Congress to lend an effective aid to the policy
which the President has initiated for that purpose
Reso5red That i'll the application Of the Pres.
dent 10 Congress, at its late session, for power and
means to Use the Army and Navy for the protection
Of the rights Of American citizens onthe different
transit routes in Central America and Mexico, wei
perceive desire to realize the aspirations and
wishes Of The Democracy, and disposition to I'M
tiate vigorous ana patriotic foreign policy.
Administration gives warrant to anticipate com.
plete fulflmcnt Of the just expectations of the /
eouGtry, AMI that it has, therefore, been charac
teTzed By moderation, dignity, and, at the same
dime, determined vigor, mhic'. VIC welcome as the
opening Of new era in cur relations With foreign
nations.
Rcsoiyea, That we hold those Democratic mem
bers Of the Senate and House Of Representatives o.
The United States, who in a spirit of opposition,
united with the Black Republicans and Aboli,ionists
to oppose and defeat the wise and eminently pa |
triotic policy OF President Buchanan on The Kansas
ques ion, as justly responsible before the country /
for the revival of dangerous sectional question:
and for all the angry and injurious agitasation
which has since prevailed on that subject.
Resolred That in James Buchanan the Democ-
racy of Louisiana recognize the pure patriot the Z
wise statesman and honest Chief Magistrate; that
the Democratic measures conceived and suggested !
under'his guidance and counsel meet our most |.
cordial approval an;l that in regard to his terrific
rial policy, the people of the Southern States par
tcularly have just reason to extend TO him the
highest confidence and approhation
Resoloed, That In the opinion of the Convention
Il is no less duty than an ardent desire of the
sHs??mocracy of Louisiana to give an earnest ard
hearty support to the present administration Of the
general government, witch they insisted in placing
Sp power except in ease of paipabe departure from
the doctrines snd policies Of the Democratic
party.