The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-02-16
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The following well-timed article is from the
Caddo Gazette, to which we call the especial
attention of orr readers: S9@ Sc

Oau0O Oazette, 10 WHICH We caH the especial
attention Of our readers: #
A NOVEL PROPOSITION.
We publish in another column recommen-
dation Of several gentlemen, who occupy a
prominent place in our party, addressed to the
| people irrespective of former political differ
ences to meet together in cordial determine
! ton 10 support the nominee of the Charleston
Convention and appoint their delegates to meet
| in the Democratic State Convention, at Baton
Rouge, for the purpose Of appointing delegates
to represent Louisiana in the approaching Ma
tional Convention at Charleston. S. c." At
the first blush the proposition appears most
wise and judcious; indeed we have devoted
several years to the task and have resorted to
argument and entreaty to induce our readers
to vote the Democratic ticket. When we ana
lizc the question more closely. we perceive
that the Interior designs of ambitious men are
yelled under the captivating catch-word, ga
united South"
Committee, to be considered patriotic exhOr-
tation to the people to rally around the Demo-
cratic standard; or shall we construe the move
ment into an attempt to disorganize the DEM
ocratic party, in defiance Of all precedents, and
to build up new party composed of oil the
discontinued elements in the State :? Shall we
pronounce this invitation us q masterly cleo
pioneering trick on the part Of tactious Demo-
cratic leaders, to enlist the sympatbies of the
Opposition party, and create an irreconcilable
breach in our own party? We are not pre-
gular proceeding, yet we arc satisfied that it is
not intended TO add to the strength and the
unity of the party. ~
With what proprety or consistency can we
permit our opponents to elect "thcir delegates
to attend the Democratic Convention: to ad-
| init the right would be u virtual disorganiza-
ton OF our glorious party. If our former en-
emles see the error of their ways and are will
ling to support the Democratic nominee for the
Presidency. well aud good. We would be
pleased to sec them unite with us in opposing
the aggressons Of the Black Republican party.
We shall stand by the time-honored usages of
the party, and combat measures and men, in
and out OF the party, in strict conformity to
the rules and regulations Of our organization
The gentlemen should rccollect that the
Democratic party meet in Convention. They
should remember that deadly hatred to our
principles actuate many men in their opposi-
ton: 10 such an extent was this feeling of
hostility carried, that they selected the name
Opposition Party" as peculiarly suitable to
their views and their feelings. We grant that
there exists no State or federal issues OF a
political character, to distract or divide the
people of Louisiana" Time and again have
We reiterated that selfcvident proposition;
yet the State of Louisiana has been divided
into two great parties for years, warning
against each other, There is no necessity for
this state of things al present, and gradually
The elements Of opposition to the Democratic
party have been reduced to almost nothing
Our friends Of the Opposition Party' must
not think that we would spurn them from us
in these troublous times. They are conscicn-
ously opposed to the principles and the policy
Of our party on many questions, yet they are
with US to man in defence Of State Rights
and State Equality. They would vote for our
nominee, ill preference to Black Republican
candidate, on the ground that of 1.-Two evils
they would choose the least" If they re-
nounced their opposition too suddenly, and
promised TO support our nOminecat Charleston.
we might seriously doubt the sincerity of their
devotion, or the strength Of their principles
Selfrespect, dccency aud propriety forbid them
from appearing as delegates in u Democratic
Convention. Such rude and vulgar attempts
to figure before the people, would render such
vacillating men ridiculous. There are factious
elements enough in the Democratic party to
be reconc'led- without adding iuel to tho fire.
Of all parties, from Louisiana.
We qisapproye IN toto, both the apparent in
tention and the Interior design of this recon-
mendation, and shall in future issues defend
the regular organization of the Democratic
party.
We have 70 doubt that there are good and
true men enlisted in this disorganizlng move
mrnt, who are mislcl by false palriotsm.--
We Lring no railing accusation against them:
but express our unqualified disapproval OF
their recommendation. II evils exist the will
Of the people provides all cntctual remedy
a fearless advocacy of right, commends those
who battle for it, and we are willing to grant
me largest liberty to Democrats, to differ as
well on measures as men. The advancement
OF TINS or that man to power or place, is task
which we scorn and hold in sovcign contempt
believing that the success of our principles rise
paramount to The claims Of all aspirants Dis
cardlng all new tangled tests of party lcalty,
we stand npoa the Cincinnati Platform and
acqnicsce in the decisions of the Supreme
Court as the final arbitcr, upon all questions
IN controversy, touching the rights Of. the
States