The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-11-05
L0uSsIAlgA DEA0CRAIIC PLAT.
ICRR,


heso5se& That the Democracy of the State OF
Loulslala, while renewing their adherence TO the
principles and declarations set forth in the platform
adopted by the National Democratic Convention Mt
Cincinnati, in the year 1856 repudate and de-
nonnce The is'se and heretcal 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
shat WA''e denying to the Federal Government the
power to destroy those rights, for the protection
OF when governments are established, aud laws
should be administered; ,iey more stren,,ously
protest against the usurpdton cf any such nower
eithci directly Or i'll recy, eh!o1g!, express pro-
hibit9n, nnsriendly legislation or legislative mac
ton byany subordinate agency.
Resolpcd, rhat Ia the decision of tie Supreme
CoaRt OF the United States, in the case OF bred
Scott, ne are glad to recognize an emphatic en-
dolsement OF on highest jntirial tribunal, oil the
correctness OF those doctrines Tor which the
Democratic party has always contended, and of
the justice OF the position occupiedby fne Southern
States during the long course OF sectional con-
troyerAy.
ReSot,sd, Thai ali Gtres aud section. of tic
Union sre entitled equally, within the lmiA OF the
Constitution, 10 the vigilani soicIude and totel-
ing care Of the Fedetai Government; thar, coz.
sistently with the requirements OF the Constellation
every part OF the country should be Left alike her
and puimpeded in Its commercial saa m;str-tsl
development, ana that territorial expansion il
legitimate expression of The healthy energies and
growing capacities OF the people.
Resolsed, That the acquisition Of Cuba by the
United States is q measure demanded by the IN
terests 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
which the President has Inflated Tor that purpose.
Resolved That in the APPLICATION Of tie Pros-
delt to Congress At its Iatesession for power and
me- MS to USE the Army and Navy for the protection
OF tie rights OF American citizens Oh tic different
transit routes in Central America and Mexico, ne
perceive a desire toqreaize the ASPIRATIONS and
wishes of the Democracy, ond i disposition TO I'M.
tiate vigorous and patriotic ofsfr poIict
Hosnlasd, That the ailote foreign Ip.iicy OF the
Administration gives variant to anticipate com.
pleie lulament Of the Just expectations Of tue
eonhIa, and that IL has, ncfe.oie, been cia'st-
tcrscd by u.e9eration, dignity and N the saac
time, desei mined yigol, which sc welcome NJ tie
opening ot new era il, oua relations with foreign
.ations.
f.eso5eed That we hold those Democratic nenl.
bees o. the Senate and House 0! Representatives o!
the United States. who in a spirit Of opposition,
united with the Black Republicans aud AbDironiss
to oppose and defeat the wise and emincn,Iy pa
triutic policy OF President buchanan on the Kansas
question, as justly responsible before the country
for the revival Of Il dangerous sreheua question,
and Ios a|l the angry and iniarinas agitatation
which has since prevailed on that subject.
heSo;,ed That ia Jslaes isse1aanan tie Dem Ne
Tacy OF Louisiana recognize the pure patriot, the
wise statesman and honest Chief Magistrate; that
the Democratic measures conceived and suggested |
altder his guidance and counsel meet our most !
cordial approval; and that in rcsard to his terrific.
ri''l policy, the people oftte southern States par.
ticudfly have jastreaso 10 extend 10 lin tho |
highest confidence and appreciation.
Ee@oteeb Thatin the opinion of the Geitrcntioa /
i is noless dur, than IN ardent desire OF the
Democracy OF Loaisial.a TO give IN, earnest aud
hearty support to the present administration of the
general govern cit, which they assisted in placing
IN power. cScei in case oipamsh!e depa tire from
the doctrines ard policies OF tie Democratic