Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-07-02

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truction. Applause
say whatever be the views they take of the manner
in which that power might eventually be exerted frou
the moment that the power is recognized existing IL
Congress- from that moment there is not Southern
heart which docs beat 10 the conviction that slavery
is gone. And il that should be the ultimatum Of the
ISSUE is the South ready for ty Have they prepar
ed their armorY Arc they ready for the battleg Sir
they rot and the reason very obviors The gen
tlemen who have seeded from this Convention know
that the masses Of their people at home will not re-
spond to the call which they have made upon them
Aud the best proof Of il is that in State whose dele
cations have seceders did the seceders call fair Con-
venton Of the people put to the test the innovation
which they have attempted. Applause.
Iperceiye that have detained the Convention longer
than had intended, ferries of "go on" "go on, aud
my strength is nearly exhausted. Mr.. President,
though Louisiana Is mindful Of what she owes TO her
sisters of the South d is ready act in
with them when actual oppression shall call for actual
resistance stilLouisana is unwilling to risk her future
and the future OF this Union upon mpractcabe issues
aud purely theoretical distractions. Applause. She
be far obvous oh past aud his recent services
to dsowu that fearless and indomabe champion Of
popular rights and Of State equaty-him who in that
great and memorable struggle which in his own State
initiated that which has been waged against him
unrelendngly-him who has vindicated the rights Of
the South vctoriou>y against infriated opponents
him, who will vet enable to triumph over the enc
mics Of the South, the Black republicans who array
/
phen A. Douglas, of Illinois, YOciierous cheers and
applause.
When the State Of Arkansas was called
Mr.. Strman Of Arkansas said-1t is known that fol-
lowed this Convention through all its vcisSitudes.
ganized With IT, and came from Charleston to Baltimore
to take part in its proceedings. instructed vote
for particular character Of paiform-that called the
majority platform. When that failed still remained in
this convention when all the rest Of my delegation but
one eit hoping that something might yet transPire to
unite and harmonze the Democratic party Of the United
States. had hoped the platform would be modified
Such has not been the case, and though in sorrow in
justice to myself shall be compelled to part from this
convention regret sincerely to part with my friends
here especially the from my State who has gone
through this convention with me. But my position is
different from his; il known in Arkansas that he
Douglas man before he appointed. But am posi-.
lively instructed TO vote for certain platform and
OF certain set of men that PLATFORM and therefore,
failing in that, must retire from this convention.
Mr. Flournoy, Of Arkansas-It was not my purpose
knowing the impatence Of this body to have made any
thing like speech this occasion; but the hearty well
come you give me inclnes to believe that you will
hear me patiently for a few minutes.
First, let me explain my position connected with
this Convention, for il is rather delicate one. was
nominated delegate for the Charleston Convention
when it was known that called the head aud front
Of the Douglas party in my State. It personal
compliment, for believed that was in a minority in
that Convention. But sir, il not hopeless minor
y-it was strong one for they afraid to make
issue before the Convention which strong enough
have voted down any Douglas resolutions. / will ex-
plain how those resolutions passed upon US. We
had kept boat thirty six hours waiting the
only means by which we could get home, waiting for
the Convention TO close. When got through with
the appointment OF delegates and other business took
our leave Before got to the boat those instructions
passed
Though did not feel bound to follow those instruc-
tons still did respect them at Charleston and carried
them out TO the leter--though il frequeny brought
Flournoy the individual in conflict with Flournoy the
delegate Laughter l am at this moment peculiarly
circumstanCed in regard to that matter. When
here this morning expected to follow out my convic
tons and 70 vote for Douglas on the first blot. was
instructed before went to Charleston TO vote for Mr.
Beckinridge amongst others; but have exhausted the
instructions, pit that have not had opportunity
TO vote for Mr.. Brecknrdgg. and as wish TO have
record without impeachment, propose TO cast my own
vote for him.
If be INDUCED a moment longer | desire to say
that am SOnhern man. born aud reared amid the in-
suion OF slavery FIRST learned 70 whirl the top and
bounce the ball with the young African Everything
own on earth Is the result OF slave labor The bread
that feeds my wife aud little s produced 10y the la
bor of slaves. They live my plantation with every
feeling of kindness between and slave. Sir il
could that there is anything intended in our plat
form uufrendly to the institution Of slay5ry--G could
that did not get every constitutional right
entitled would be the last earth submit in this
Union. | would myself apply the torch to the maya
zine and blow it into atoms before would submit 70
wrong. Applause. But feel that in the doctrine OF
nOnnteryention and popular sovereignty enough TO
protect the interests OF the South. would
erain the belief that this heart could embrace the
whole Of this mighty Union-that it narrow and
contracted to recognize only the flag of section in
the and the stripes. Sir it the flag OF the whole
country. Applause.
Mr. Stuart responded-Michigan will not detain this
Convention long in giving arguments in favor of her de-
votion TO th ~ariy aud tie Ugion. She will manifest il
by cOhlorult to the "sages OF the Democratic party
nd abiding , th' -"'7,li 'c1gentions in which she
'akes part 81 Dougls.
8 At the cal Of ae stats OF Iowa
Mr. Dodge sA,l--Mr President, knowing as | do, the
mpatieuce OF his convention will not at this stage
the proceedings drain you long My colleagues ha;
expressed wish that l. as a Northwestern man. should
make somt reply to the remarks Of the gentlemen from
Alabama Mr. Parsons) and Louisiana Mr. Sc ale Their
language that of true Democrats and patriots and has
impaired JOY and gadness TO the hearts of every mem.
Der Of this convention and to than the DEL
egation from Iowa.
1t was my fortune to have served in the Senate With
my eloquent friend from Louisiana at the time OF the
passage of the measures which he has referred NV
votes given sustain what deemed to
be sound constitutional principle aud perhaps true
reflex Of the sentiments of the Democracy Of my section
Of the Unou and Of our distinguished candidate for the
Presidency. How strange and unnatural that Stephen
A. Douglas covered with wounds inflicted by fanatica
aboitionst should not be esteemed true friend Of the
South or that the gallant old warrior and veteran Of
Democracy (Co Rchardsonthe indefatigable and self
sacrificing friend ofJudge Douglas on this foOr should
be regarded with feelings Of opposition if hos
tity, by Southern men.
In war he has periled his life in defence of Southern
State. In the House Of Representatives he fought the
most memorable legislative battle record to relieve
the South from the odious and unconstituon Missouri
restriction To Douglas in the Senate and Richardson
in fla dn tha unOr m fbar
two living men, that great measure Of deiverance aud
ustce-the repeal OF the called Missouri COmpro-
mise. Sir the Democracy OF the Northwest have been
alike true and loyal to the whole country. We have
risei everything to do justice to our brethern of the
South and think that the time has arrived when
they should be willing hazard something for sake
We know that the candidate whom we present is man
in whom all sections can safely confde. Applause
Judge Douglas has earned for himself by his
querable energy, untrng industry, aud extraordinary
talents united to undying attachment to the Union
a reputation and name which will adorn the brightest
pages Of our countrys history. Applause.
Never since the days Of General jackson, we're the
people the Democratic yotersso overwhelmingly in favor
81 any man for the Presidency Applause. His sup.
porters in the Northwest the whose pride and
glary il was aud is to have voted glns the Wmo Pro-
viso in all its shp9es aud phasestO have voted for all
the Compromise Measures OF 1850, the Fugitive Slave
Law ncuded-and for the Kansas and Nebraska bill Of
1851. The NAL administration OF affairs in Kansas and
the audacous interference Of the people of Massachu
and Missouri in the affairs Of that Territory caused
the overthrow Of the Democratic party in the Northwest
While only gained Kentucky and Tennessee in the South
Surely States which owe their redemption from the oppo
ston selfmmolaton for them should be slow to
join in forming issues such prove disastrous
both TO party and country.
Allow me to say pdSsaRt that Delaware was for the
"Wmot provso' when Iowa was helping to fight the
battles of the South against it. Our fathers defeat
el for voting with your fathers for the Missouri restre
ton Of ls20 their sons have been overwhelmed with