The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1860-05-23
TTT SLACK RTPTTIICiS CONVENTION

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The telegraph informs Us that the
Black Republican Convention at Chicago.
have nominated AnE LrscoLN, Of Illinois,
A. their candidate for the Presidency.
The party was afraid 10 risk their ablest
and greatest leader before the people. sim
ply because he had acquired too great =
prominence in enunoiating and defend
ing their principles, and pointing out their
logical consequences. In this they made a
virtual concession 10 the Union sentiment
Of the country. and an acknowledgment
that the extreme views Of the Seward
wingo their party was in advance Of the
present tone Of public sentiment in the
Northern States, where alone they expect
any support for their ticket. But il is
not 70 BE- supposed that in throwing aside
Seward, the managers Of the party intend
any abandonment Of the principles and
purposes Of which he Is the greatest and
ablest advocate. and which lie at the
foundation ortheir organization. Il Is q
mere dodge 10 catch votes. The party re-.
mains a. sectional and A. hostile 10 the
rights Of the South aud a. dangerous "a
the existence Of the Union, with Lincoln
a. its candidate, as though Seward him.
self had been chosen 10 carry is standard
u Is based upon the simple ground Of hos
tiliiy 10 the South-the idea Of an ''irre.
prcssiblo conflict" between Northern and
southern social institutions. and deter.
mination 70 place that which most dis.
tinguishes the latter under the ban Of the
Federal Government, aud finally to de.
s,roy Il. The success Of a party seeking
the control Of the Federal Government
with such purpose, would render Il no
longer fitting Government for the
southern States 10 live under. and We for
one would advo-ate an immediate dissolu-
ton Of the Union.
n is in this view Of the case that We
have constantly thought the South ought
70 adopt a moderate and conservative
course. TO raise no useless questions, put
Firth no extreme pretentions even though
fbiuded in justice. which could be used to
ltt e. advantage Of the Black Republicans,
ADD ought to be willing 10 60 as far as
possible in ahording her friends at the
North grounds upon which to stand.
They have 10 fight the Abolitionists-
the weight Of the battle is upon them
and they are better prepared than we to
judge the terms upon which they can
achieve success. The South ought to
yield to their suggestions in all things not
affecting her honor or her essential. prac-
tical rights.
These views we sincerely trust will find
favor with the State Convention Of the
Democracy TO assemble at Jackson this
day week, and we hope will also form the
guiding principle Of the Convention Of
Southern States at Richmond, II such an
one is held, and produce that reconcilia-
ton. harmony and unity in the democra-
tic party upon which depends the result
Of the Presidential contest. the prospect
Of defeating the Black Republicans and
the preservation Of the Union upon the
principles Of the Constitution.
Mr.. Lincoln. the nominee Of the Chica-
go Convention was for many years prom.
iuent Wing, Of the anti-slavery school,
and upon the disintegration Of the Wing
party he went over TO the Black Republi.
cans lie has been getting blacker and
blscker. until now the only difference be
tween him and Seward Is that he has new.
or had the ability 10 make himself 80
much felt and observed as the advocate
Of its doctrines. and has not incurred the
odium that attaches in the minds Of con.
sentative men At the North to the name
Of the great ''irepressiblc.' Ills party
will have better chance 10 dodge with
him than with Seward. Mr. Lincoln.
chief notoriety has been derived from the
celebrated contest between himself and
NJ Douglas Tor the United States Sena
torship from Illinois, in is5S when they
stumped the State together. Nd Lincoln
came out second best not only in discus
SONS before the people but in IN,
election by the legislature. lie Is mar
Of medium ability. bat Of considerable,
popularity in the Northwestern States
and the fact Of his being Northwestern
man. no doubt had a great deal 10 DO will
his nomination. His party probably
thought that his nomination would giyD
th@s, = hsitar chance 10 carry Illinois, In
diana and other Of the Northwestern
states. which have been counted on 70
the democratic candidate. Il j. not al
unlikely that he will be able 10 get IN
votes Of those States, a. against any othe
man but Douglas.
u IL perfectly apparent, that Il viii 70
/ guirc the utmost unity and harmony, an,
the most cordial and vigorous co operation
ofthe democracy Of the whole country 4
carry tho election before the people o
even 70 prevent the Republicans frou
: carrying u. or 10 create such divcrsiot
~ will throw the choice Of President int
the House Of Representatives. l. il not
then. a time iorbearance and cancellation
amongst the democracy Of the diiieren
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