The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-04-05
The South and the Presidency.

the Charleston Convention ia to he B Northern
man. The horizon of their presidential candi-
dates scarcely reaches below Mason g. Dixon's
line. This is very natural, perhaps but 1t is
neither just nor generous, Charity, while it
should begin at home, rcnuiins there at tbe.per-
alty of inevitable death. Not such has been
the course of The South. She has shown for
bearancc aud n,agnanimity in this whole mat
ter worthy of all praise and imitation. For
years the chief office, with the great prcpon-
derance Of national patronage, has been readily
and cheerfully given up to the north. The
south has certainly acted in almost liberal man.
ncr towards her brethren hey the line. Her
own claims have been postponed to those Of her
associates. But it Is time now for a reciproc,.-
ton. The Southern Democracy begins to feel
that the National Convention should turn to
this part Of the Union for our next presi-
Dental candidate. AS the south has so often
and SO generously extended the nomination to
the north, she begins to feel that the north
should now extend it to her. This is certainly
reasonable. The north should concede the
nomination to the south.
We repeat IL: the north should conccde the
Charleston nomination to the south. There car
be no want ofwell-tried and competent men, tllal
we should again have northern leader. We dc
not wish to be invilious. We prospect and admire
the Spartan band Of Patriots who have nobly
withstood the sweeping hosts around them We
take each true National Democrat by the hand
and call him brother, come he from whatever
section. We are proud of our northern friends,
and feel that their glory is our glory, that we
arc'all Of one great family. We confess and
honor their ability. their trustiness and disin-
terestcd devotion TO The great principles Of
National Democracy. But surely if it comes to
n comparison ofability, faithfulness, patriotism
and Craftsmanship, the south need not for one
moment dread the result. OF the great names
which this day cover our country's roll of fame,
we are proud to know that the south claims no
contemplate moiety. There is, therefore, no
reason among the men why the north, rather
than the south, should have the next nomna-
ton. '- .
But for thtslast twelve years the Demo-
cratic candidate for President has been selected
from the Northern Democracy. In 1913, 1852
and 1856, the south took a secondary position.
Buchanan, Pierce and Cass have successfully,
If not all successfully, borne the Democratic
STANDARD in the presidential contest They
were worthy leaders. all Of them. No better
could be found: no better can possibly be de-
sired. But it surely is not immodest in the
south to ask some consideration for her noble
SONS, worthy compecrs Of these great men; nor
would it be sclfsacrifcc for the north to yield
this consideration. If twelve years of ouict
yielding do not earn the right to urge ou,
claims--if Twelve years Of unqucstoncd leader
ship do not entail the duty of ready concession,
what, in the name Of reason and fairness, ever
can accomplish either!
Furthermore. The Democratic victories Of
these past twelve years have beef gained on.
Southern soil. Both Pierce and Buchanan were
placed in the "Wu1rE House." by Southern
votes The Dcmscracy Of the north would
have been overwhelmed, had not the Southern
wing turned the encmy's flank. And is no re-
gard to be paid to those who have won the bat
ties? Must they who haec turned back The
tide fdefeat and made it n flood victory, wear
none Of the trophies! Ii the "TENrm LIZ
GIoN" never 10 name Caesar? Is the "OLD
GuARn" never to proclaim M Emperor? Let
the laurcls be equally distributed. Let the
good Democratic principle of " ROTATION have
a National, rs well as local and individual ap-
plication. 1t will be for the benefit Of all. II
will avoid Capitalization twill avoid jealousy
and bitterness 1t will foster fraternity and
kindliness. 1t will tend to confirm and conso-
lidate our great party, and will give an impetus
to our whole country. Noscction can hold the
rcins OF power for u long series of years without
detriment to the entire Nation. Interchange,
rotation, alienation, should be sought.
Not only have the late victories ofDrmocra
cy been gained by the south, but here also must
be achieved the victory ofls6O. This constitutes
another reason why the Charleston nomination
should be conceded to the south. Gallant and
patriotic rs our allies arc, and hravely as they
have fought and will continue to fight the bat
ties of Democracy, there is no Disgusting the
fact that, for the present ut least, the north is
hopclcssly H1ek Republican. Until reaction
shall occur, this sable party must reign SUI
premc. That reaction is working. We believe !;
and will, ere many years have passed away, be
radical and complete. But it will not much
affect the coMing struggle. If the Democracy
come out of it successful, it must again be by
the prowess of the Southern Wing. Let our
friends Of the north think of these considera-
tions. and we ore sure their sense of justice and
The fitness Of things will ut once lead them to
meet our demands. They will conccdc the no.
mination to the Southern Democracy.
And. in fine, there Is need just now that the
moderate men ofthe north shall rebuke in a mar
kcd manner, the mad lanatcism of many among
them who haye gone to 80 great lengths Of autla-
city and treason. The Harper's Ferry atrocity
and the consequent outrages perpctrated by in
dividuafs and communities need some counter
vailing influence. These acts need to be prac-
tically disavowed. A natural and pardonable
suspicion has been produced throughout the
whole south. This feeling must be allayed
And, certainly, so far as the Northern Democra-
cy is concerned, no more direct and cficacious
mode could be suggested whereby M oncr In