The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-20
WHOLE NO. $50.
SPEECH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS.

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WASHINGTON, May 15th.-The special ofder,
Davis Territorial resolutions. came up to-day.
Douglas said he had no taste for discussions
as TO the personal or political position of any
Senator. lie had no assault to make on any
one, and no impeachment OF any ones record.
He did, however, complain OF so much Of the
speech of the Senator from Mississippi as ar
raigned his conduct. II would be necessary to
refer to that Senator's course in order to ex-
plain his own, aud he would take his text
certain extracts from the speech Of Mr.. Davis,
which he caused TO be read Mr.. Douglas said
The extracts had eonolusively showed that the
doctrine of Popular Sovereignty did not Origi-
nate with him. II was presented in lS4s with
General Cass as the nominee on the ground OF
non Intervention. 1t entered into the Com
promise Measures OF 1885, was reaiiirmed in the
! platform 1852, aud IN the Nebraska Bill OF 1854
Douglas then showed that II was in Gen. CASE
Nicholson letter, which, prior to its publication
was shown around among Southern aud North
western Senator's aud was indorsed by South
ern aud other Senators who are now opposed
TO him. He read Mr. Dickinson's resolutions
offered during the peadency Of this question, to
show that he recognized the doctrine. He was
not aware that either Dickinson or Cass bad
manifested their views, yet his record was held
up as though he stood alone, hereto then,
hereto now, and unworthy OF recognition Ia
the Democratic family. He cited resolutions
OF the Legislature of Florida Of lS47, TO show
that the doctrine of non-intervention was not
then deemed political heresy also, resolutions
adopted at MiIledgevile, Georgia, in lS47, aud
afterwards adopted by several Southern Con
ventons, opposing all legislation by Congress
on the subject of slavery in he Territories
lie remarked that many gentlemen who then
approved of these resolutions were now con-
scien tiously opposed to them. Ii be could for
give them for their change, they ought to be
willing to forgive him for adherence TO his own
principles. General Cass on the fourth ballot
had ninety -four Southern votes. Even South
Carolina, when she found she could not elect
her own favoriie, yialded TO the voice of the
majority, aud gave her adherence TO the cham
pon of Squaiter Sovereignty. The next day
the platform was adopted, declaring against
Congressional Intervention, aBd that interfer-
ence by Abotionists or 0thers was dangerous.
What othersf Why those who now want
slave code. They were then classed by tho
Democratic Convention, bad as Abolitionists.
On the succeeding day Mr.. Yancey brought 10
report protesting against the action OF the Con
vention for recognizing the power OF the Terri
tories on the subject of slavery, which was
identical with the views which caused his with
drawa from the Charleston Convention. He
meant no disrespect to Mr.. Yancey their per-
soual relations were Of the kndest character.
He admired the candor and consistency with
which he expressed bis views but shrunk with
horror from the results likely 10 fellow their
adoption. Mr.. Yancey's report was rejected
Ayes SO; noes. PIG. Among the noes we're
Delaware, 3; Maryland, 6; Virginia. IL; North
Carolina, IL; Mississippi 6; Louisiana, 6; Texas.
| 4; Tennessee, IL; Kentucky. IL; many of which
have now Withdrawn from Charleston because
this doctrine was not Incorporated in the plat
form. He left the people to decide who had
changed. lie thought he had proved that the
Democrats proclaimed the doctrine of non-ln-
tervention in lS4s The Senator from Misss.
sippi was one OF the few who refused acquies-
cence. He opposed the doctrines but support.
ed the Squatter Sovereignty nominee.
Mr.. Douglas next showed that the principles
was incorporated in the Compromise Measures
of 1850, and that Clay and Cass asserted the
power Of the people Of the Territories over the
question of slavery. He also read from bis
own speeches to show his position was the same
then as now. The Senator from Mississippi ap-
pealed to the people, aud was unsuccessful.
Mississippi elected Foote Governor. In Ala
bama the result was the same, and Yancey aud
his colleagues were told that the State had re-
spect for the laws Georgia sustained the doc
trine of non-interventlOn by I'll 900 majority.
The secessonsts we're obliged to become sub.
missionists, and in South Carolina your Rhetts
* Co. were put down by the Union lnen.
Mr.. Douglas said the Democracy pardoned
Mr.. Davis on the ground Of his acquiescence 10
the Compromise Measures, and he granted him
quarter.
Mr.. Davis with intense feeling) scorn your
quarter.
Mr. DougIas-Yes. as seorned yours tho
other day lie thought il strange that those
who had been forgiven should now undertake
to prescribe the Democracy who bad no inten-
tIon to prescribe those who entered into their or
ganization and were willing to support the reg
ular nominee.
Mr. Douglas then gave way to adjournment.
WAsHNGTON. May lGth.--Mr. Douglas con-
cluded his speech. Yesterdays abstract gives
a fair idea oft. The Charleston Convention
decided he was ts choice as candidate for the
Presidency. lie had 10 desire for that office.
lie preferred seat In the Senate His name
never would have been presented at Charleston
but for an attempt to proscribe him he was
forced to allow it to be used ln self defense.
| He bad no such lust for Office as would induce
| him to accept the nomination when be found
himself not the choice Of the majority. He
wonld seOrn TO accept the nomination under
any such circumstances He was glad the
Democratic party had determined TO preserve
its organization. 1t was the only conservative
party Of the country numerous enough to save
the Union.
He was bound to be among the upholders.
against those who aim to destroy IL because II
would not change its platform. The attempt
to destroy the party has been entrusted to wor-
thy hands, and Mr.. Yancy bad reason TO b.
proud Of his achievement there. In ls4s he
proclaimed the same doctrine aud could not get
his State to decide with him. Mr.. Douglas then
denounced dissolution IN eloquent terms. aud
again argued in favor Of non-intervention. uu-
der which the South bad got slave territory up
to latitude 80, when in '48 aud 80 they only
claimed up TO 3G degrees 80 minutes II VAS
not susceptible Of two constructions. The only
difference was as to the Judicial question which
would be settled by the Courts. The Tennessee
Platform was liable TO two constructions. He
wanted no double dealing, but wanted them to
stand on the Cincinnati Platform, as all bad
understood II. If the doctrine of Intervention
prevail, the "irrepressible conflict would con-
tiuue until one section was subdued by the 9th
er, or until they were Obliged to separate IN or