Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-09-16
The Platform of the Republicans.

the El1IAOrm OF Inc hepuDllCGnss
While the Opposition ct the South are humbling
themselves at the feet Of the Black Republicans
and begging their aid and cooperation in the next
Presidential canvass, that party is nsOlently fling
ing back insult and contnmely in the faces Of the
Southern people. We read column after column in
Southern Opposition journsls intended to convince
their readers that the Republicans have been sian
dered by the Democracy AMI that they are really
sufficiently sound and conservative in their views
for all tse purposes of national organization
Organs in the interest of presidential aspiranis at
the South particularly kind and conciliating in
their tone towards these Northern fanatics They
regard them every day with increasing favor and
affection until Of late their fondlng and fattery
has become intolerably disgusting. 1t is ptiful to
winsss the persevering ObsequOusness and serviliiy
with which they seek the support and cOuntenanoe
Of the sewsrdses in spite of the derision
with which their advances are received. These
Southern doughfaces insist on licking the foot that
sPurRs them, and give back only praises for re-
proaehes.
We republish their sentiments as aulhoritatively
announced by the nstioRsl Committee of the par
ty with which the Southern Opposition crave an al
lance. The Republican National Commiute, at
their meeting recently held in Albany N. Y, issued
the following circular to their Republican friends
through ut the Union:
ain the judgement Of the undersigned members of
the Republican National Committee, the time has
arrived for consultation and preliminary action in re-
gard to the approaching struggle for the Presdtn-
cy, and the beg, therefore, call your attention 10
the suggestions which follow. The Republican par
~ had its origin in the obvious necessity for resist
snce to the aggressiOns of the slave power and
maintaining for the States respectively their
ed rights aud sovereignies. In the contest Of 1885,
by the presentation and advocacy Of the true science
of government, il laid the foundation Of perma-
nent political organization, although il did net get
possession Of the power to enforce its principles
When the result adverse to its efforts and its hopes
was declared, il unsffecedly acquiesced, giving 10
the victor for the sake Of the country, its best
wishes for honest and fair administration Of the
GJVrnment.
'.h0W far Mr.. Buchanan's administration has re-
alized these wishes is now patent 10 the world.
With the executive power of the Government in his
hands, his administration has failed in every re-
speet to meet the expectations If the people, and
has presented the most hUmitsting spectacle Of
corruption extravaganza imbeeiliiy, reeklessness,
aud broken faith. So apparent is this, even 10 our
opponents, that the so-cslled Democratic organza-
tion, always distinguished for lis discipline and
parry ielity, is utterly demoraized and distracted
without any recognized or accepted party principle
and threatened with disruption By the rival aspira-
tons and struggles of its leading partsans. While
the administration has been thus fsithless to the
interest of the country and has thus disorgaGized
the party which placed il in power, the Republic
can party has been constantly mindful Of the great
public necessity which called it into existence,
and faithful 10 the fundamental principle upon
which it erected. Experience has only served
to strengthen the conviction Of its absolute Dece5-
siry, in the reformation of the National Govern
ment aud Of the wisdom and justice Of its purposes
and aims.
"Although some OF the exciting incidents Of the
election of 1856 have been partially disposed Of by
the energy, enterprise and valOr of free people,
the duty Of Republicans to adhere to their princi
pies, euuncated of Philadelphia, and TO labor for
their establishment, never more pressing than |
at this moment. The altitude Of the slave power |
is persi5tenty ins0lent aud aggressive 1t demands
Of the country much more than il has demanded |
hitherto. 1t is not content with the absolute con-
troll Of The National Government; not content with
the dispensati9n Of the honors and emoluments Of
the National Administration; not content with Us
well known inhuence-alWsys pernicious over the
Legislation at the national capitsl-but it demands
trssb noessons from free people for the purp1se
Of extending and strengthening institution local
IN its character, the creature Of State legislation
watch tHe Federal Government is not authorized TO
establish or extend BY, any grant Of delegated pow
ers. II demands, by sn unauthorized assumption
Of power-after having, as occasion required
adopted and repudistsd all the crude theories fer
the extension Of slavery Of the ambitious politicians
who sought is fayor-ihe establishment and pro-
Ieoton OF slavery IN the lerrtOrleS by act OF Con-
gress and The revivs Of the African slave trade.
upon no organiza ion except that Of the Re-
publican party eau the country rely Tor successful
resistance TO these monstrous propositions and for
the correction of the gross abuses which have char
acterized the present National Administration. 1t /
is the duty then, Of all patriotic men Who wish for
she establishment of Republican principles and
MEASURES In the administration of the National
Government, to aid in perfec;ing and strengthen
ing this organization for the coming struggle
Thara il Fl, had dana inn /
and the expenditure of time and money. There
should be:
90 First thorough understanding and inter
change o. Sc tments and views between the Repup- !
hcans Of every section Of the country.
Second. An elective organization of the Repub-
hean vot rs Of eacn State, county and town so that
our party may know itSstrength and its defcien
c.es its power and its needs, before We can engage
In the Presidential struggle.
"IhHd: The circulation Of well considered doou-
ments, making clear the position of the Republican
party, and exposing the dangerous character OF tae
prin ,iples and policy of abe Administration
Fourth Public addresses in localities where
they are de fred aud needed, by able champions of
the Republican cause.
"Fth: A large and general increase of the cir
culatiOn of Republican journals throughout the
country.
$40 give practical efectto these suggestions, an
adequate amount Of money will be required for the
legal and faithful expenditure of which the under
signed will hold themselves responsible The vast
patronage Of the Federal Government will be WELD
ed against "a, to which we can oppose nothing but
earnest and efficient devotion to the Republican
cause and the voluntary pecuniary offerings Of our
Republican friends.
'In conclusion, the undersigned may be permit I
ted to express their opinion that the sgus of the
times are suspicious for the Republican party, and
that, in their judgment discreet and patriotic &C.
ton throughout the C0nfederaoy promises to secure
8 Republican victory in 1860 UrWilling, however, I
to encourage hopes which may be disappointed and i
10 place their appeal for aid aud cooperation upon
the assurance Of success in the contest that is ap-
proschng, the undersigned are constrained 20 say
That they rely most confidently upon the patriotism
and zeal Of their Republican brethren for such aid
ADd cooperation meanwhile we have the honor TO >
be. very RESPECTFULLY, your obedipnt servants,
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Republican National Committee" OF
This is an authoritative sanuncison of the priu g
iples upon which the Black Republicans will 20 2,
sfore the country in the canvis, of 1860 It's the ~
Olicy which the Southern Opposition will help | (,
hem to establish, for whether it be the dselared Ii