The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1859-11-01
LOUISIANA DEMOCRATIC PLAT.
IORM.

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 1855, repudiate and de-
nource the false and heretical construction OF those
principles by which the rights of the South in the
Territories OF the Union would be sacrificed to the
hostility 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 strenuousy
protest against the usurpation ofany such power,
either directly or indirectly, through express pro-
hbtion, unfriendly legislation or legislative mac
ton hyany subordinate agency.
Resolyed, That in the decision of the Supreme
Court Of the United States, in the case OF bred
Scott, we are glad to recognize an emphatic en-
dorsement of our highest judicial tribunal, of the
correctness of those doctrines for which the
Democratic party has always contendcd, and Ioi
the Justice OF the position occupied by the Southern
States during the long course of sectional con-
troversy.
Reso!ved, That all Strtes and sections of the
Union are emitted equally, within the limits OF the
Constitution, to the vigilant soicItude and foster
ing care of the Fedetal Government; that, con-
sistent'y with the requirements OF the Constitution,
every part Of the country should be left alike flet
and unimpedcd in Its commercial and material
development, and that territorial expansion is u
legitimate expression of the healthy energies and
growing capacities OF the people.
ResolueI, That the acquisition of Cuba by the
! United States is measure demanded by the in
tercsts aud essential to the prosperity OF bot
corntries and that we consider il the duty o.
Congress to lend an effective aid to the policy
which the President has initiated for that PURPOSE.
Reso5ped, That IN The application Of the Pfesi,
dent 10 Congress- al its late session, for power and
me ms to use the Army and Navy for the protection
OF the rights Of American citizens on the different
transit routes IN Central America and Mexico, We
perceive desire TO realize the aspirations and
wishes OF the Democracy, ard a disposition to I'M
tiate vigorous and patriotic foreign policy.
RosoIued, That the whole foreign policy OF thc
Administration gives warrant TO anticipate cor
pete iultilment OF the just expectations of tbs
country, and that it has, therefore, been charac
terized by moderation, dignity and, at the same
time, a determined yigor which we welcome as the
fopening of new era in our relations with foreign
nations.
f.csoiped, That we hold those Democratic mem
bers Of the Senate and House of Representatives o.
the United States, who in spirit of opposition
united with the Black Republicans and Aboli,ionist;
to oppose and defeat the wise and emineniy pa
rotc policy OF President Buchanan OF the Kansa.
CUES ion, as justly responsible before the coantr,
or the revival OF dangerous sectional question
and for aft the angry and Injurious agitatatioI
which has since prevailed on that subject.
| RESOLVED, That in James Buchanan the Democ
racy of Louisiana recognize the pure patriot, thu
wise statesman and honest Chief Magistrate; tina
the Democratic measures conceived and sugeeste.
under his guidance and counsel meet our mos
cordial APPROVAL aud that in regard to his terrific
rial policy the people of the Southern States par
.icuiariy have just reason to extend to him tht
highest confidence and appreciation.
Rcsolped, That in the opinion ofthe Convention
it is no less duty than IN ardent desire of Il
Democracy OF Louisiana to give an earnest ans
hearty support to the present administration Of tht
general government, which they assisted in p!acins
in power, except in case OF paIpabe departure from
the doctrines and policies Of the Democratic
party.