Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-09-12


dearest rights and therefore It is perfectly plain that
his platform Is not what we requ re for protec
ton; and it is also clear that whoever votes Tor
Douglas under these circumstances win vote for his
notions Of popular sovereignty, and against the
rights Of the people His construction OF the plat
form viii govern himself
But what are the effects and consequences to follow
the endorsements Of Douglass positiony j answer,
every result that could have been apprehended from
the :" Wilmot proviso." It will place the power
over the Territory in the hands Of the mob and the
agents Of the emgrant aid societies of the North;
and with Sharpe's rifles, bowie knives, and John
Browns pixies all Territories viii be abotionized
and overrun by the lawless miscreants sent out by
those societies This is the legitimate result Of the
popular sovereignty doctrine of Douglas. II is the
law OF the strong against the weak: 1t IS the law
Of the mob against constitutional right And it viii
eventuate in strife, contention, and civil war.
On the other hand the doctrine Of Breckenridge
will be one Of peace and quietude-protecting the
rights of all until they shall have sufficiently tested
the fitness and adaptation Of the Territory to slave Ia
Dor; and after that to leave it when the State is
formed, to determine the question as the people OF
the Territory desire.
The one is sectional, partial, and revolutionary;
the other is peaceful honorable and constitutional
In such contest when have with others the right
of choice, cannot and will not hesitate.
am satisfied that Breckenridge has not sought
his present position. 1t has been forced upon him
as the most suitable democrat for the emergency {;
and being unexceptionable in all respects. he was
compelled to accept it He has personal HOSTILE
ty towards Douglas, or any friends OF Douglas, but
he has firmness ability. experience, fidelity, and
kindness to fit him for the presidency.
| have briefly stated the foregoing facts, which
can be proved by the history and records of the
country, as justification for my own course, and
for the consideration of my friends who may choose
to reflect upon them. 1t is not my right to dictate
to any one, nor would do so if could; but as
interests are all the same hope the truth will have
the same effect upon all
But my friends, there is still another enemy
threatening us and we must concert means to beat
the worst of all enemies. Douglas is bad enough,
and will ultimately, without future resistance plunge
us in ruin and degradation. should his doctrine be
carried out but Breckenridge is sound and reliable
on every question affecting interests Lincoln
is worse than all and we should unite together on
true principle to prevent the election Of Lincoln.
OUT true principles are such as Breckenridge sus-
tains, and no other candidate sustains; and we
should support him TO prevent the domination Of
republicanism. l will not entertain a doubt Of the
people of Missouri They are true to the constitu-
ton Of the State. and the Union, and should and
will stand by those who stand by us All we desire
is the maintenance Of rights and constitutional
protection. These things we can get and defeat
the black republicans by supporting Breckenridge.
We must adhere to friends rather than enemies,
whether open covert and in this case, with full
right to choose candidate, repeat that on the
score of principle and availability there is but one
course and that to vote for John C. Breckenridge
do not complain Of others who think differently;
but beg of them to pause, reflect, and examine be-
, fore they take the fatal step.
/ am, very truly.
your friend and obedient servant,
JAMES S. GREEN.