Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-07-04
Political.
morrow

the Richmond Enquirer OF yesterday, ana
will be read with interest. 1t will be seen
that Col. II. regards Mr.. Doug las rs the
lrl,uI4r nominee of the National Democracy,
and will support his election:
PETERSBURG. June %, 1860.
Gentlemen In your seih!-weekly issue OF inns
morning, | find the following announcement:
National Democratic Ticket.
For President Of the United States,
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE. OF hENTrcHY.
For Vice President Of the United States.
GEN. JOSEPH LANE, o. OREGON
And underneath YOU publish the names of tho
E,ector, composing the "NationaI Democratic
Ticket" Is my name appears in that conneXion
amongst them silence would imply my oc4"'cS-
GENRE in the announcements and :" produce 4
qrou, impression. | deem il duc 10 the friends
If these nguished candidates, therefore, 10
define my position, promptly ana candldIy.
was appointed the Elector Of the Second Electoral
District 10 support the nominees, a. | under
rand it, Of the National Democratic Convention,
yralryiy assembled according to the ns"geS OF tho
Democratic party. | cannot regard the "Scce"-
.ion Generation" that nominated NesSrs. Brock
iuridgo and Lane, rs a FcydiF Democratic Cph-
vcntuu, any mere than | would regard fra9-
ment Of the TWO Houses Of our Legislature seccd-
inc from the regular bodies, and organizing them
selves .isc"hsre to pass laws, fe3"la' ArJ'SE"-
tire.
II should be told the Constitution Of the
State requires a majority Of each House to form
a quorum for business so, reply, the prtactp%""
and a.Gq-s Of Democracy It's conSt'tWto"l con-
relcS to the apjorty the right TO rule III conven-
tons Nor can | comprehend how 1t Is that Such
n convention IL Hcrer before aS@cmbkcd IL ali the
history Of our National Conventions, can claim
a.oyr or even precedent for its validity. On the
contrary, regarding stephen A. Douglas a the
r.gui,,- nominee OF the reyVlor Democratic Ma
ti6ual Convention, shall support his nomination
most willingly and cordially. not only on that
ground but because Of his lifelong Democracy,
his ripe experience. his great abilities, aud the
large amount Of valuable public services he has
rendered his country. Indeed, since GOV. Wise
withdrew, he has been my choice for the Prcsl-
dcury.
It's my pride that have always been with my
party, in its dsjcots ~ we'll as It's rin"ph4. And
now thar it's difficulties and dangers greater
than ever. mean TO erince my devotion t" it,
principles aud its integrity, 10y the best services /
niu render It, whether be with mujDritg or a
altaoritg in tho end. | dislike TO diitcr with my
friends, end especially with you, MeSsrS. Editors,
but the path Of dnty is plain before me- and |
must pursue it firmly,
Every truly yours,
II. l.. HOPKINS.
4 meeting OF the Democracy of llenrico
county, held on Monday last, unanimously
endorsed Breckenridge and Lane as the
nominees Of The Democratic party. The
meeting clso passed the following reaoiu
u0ns, nan con:
Resolved That the Democrats Of Henrico have
.eeu therefore, with pride and pleasure, the hon
yrablc loyal and patriotic conduct and conch-
sion ii the National Democrats in separating
them7elves at Charleston and Baltimore from the
adyorntes Of sQuatter sovereignty, and thus do
4nvustratiug that they we're governed 10y prmclpio,
and were loyal to the South and the Constitution,
and were not ready to sacrifice both ct either 20
the love Of power and the hope OF plumber, ald
luost heartily 10 we cheer and applaud them
Resolved That tho administration 81 Mr.. Bu"h-
urau j. entitled to our hearty approval and the
C0yoie attacks upon il 10 our scorn ant contempt
and 10 each We render It's due.
4 Geographic despatch from Philadelphia
ravs:-A private meeting of the pennsylya-
MA democratic State executive committee,
have agreed to a series OF resolutions by Il
vote Of 4 to i, recommending the democracy
ot the State 10 unite IN support OF Il candidai"
tor Governor Also to unite IN support al
the electora! ticket appointed III Reading on
the bash that the electors. after the result
ia other States is aScertaned, II the whole
.ote will elect Douglas to cast it for him, "r
for nrcci,inridge if it will elect him, and if
neither. then the electors eau divide the
.osy. after their own Judgment. The Char
-ncn IT the committee is to obtain pldege
If the electors 10 act under this obligation. -
Prior to the compromise i'll the executive
committee many propositions were made
Among others. one declaring Mr. Doug las
;he nominee OF the Democratic party Tor
President WAS voted dowu-yea" -, nays Is.
The New York Mozart Hall Democracy on
Friday night. resolved that John c. Brerk
,nridge il a high-toned Democrat, eminent
u national" and that they respect the abi!i-
" and talents of Mr. Douglas" and, in
deciding between the two, they find no
remedy ugains. portending evil except that
ct a Goubl, ,hotted electoral ticket. II, how
ever, the elements are too antagonlStlcal Tor
a custom, then the Mozart Hall managers see
rl9 alternative except 10 20 Tor the strongest,
ana they decide this point IN favor OF Mr..
uoUgiaS.
The friends of Breckenridge and Lane, in
Philadelphia. held their ratification meeting
IN MonIay, nj which the Hon. Charles J.
tugcrSol! presided. Several addresses were
mad" aud y series o! resolutions Adopted
They reathrn the Cincinnati platform with
lie Explanatory resolution reported by the
:uaiority committee at the Charleston Con
.rn,iun, and declare that Front street Balti-
morel domination nudity, and that hrcrk'
iurdge and Lane are entitled 70 the support
az he Dcmoct acy. 1 letter from Hon. u N.