Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-09-06
IVnv Breck,nrldge should be Supported.

G conform to its letter and spirit in the discharge
his duties.
Because he is not ofce-seeker, and has not invol
! himself in the entanglements consequent upon ten
,ro' chase for the Presidency
because he is one of those generousheared and pa
tic Kentuckians who volunteered, at the call oil his
urv to hazard his life in defence OF her rights and
o1,se in every position to which he has been as
J hv his country he has fulfilled every duty devol
vi rnon him with ability and fidelity unexceled by
any Of bis predecessors
,pcause in his personal intercourse he deports him
al. with dignity and grace BETTING his position, but
tb mild gentleness Indicating benevoence of dis
sitjon and the characteristics of the true gentleman
Because the record Of his past life is without bem-
b or stain, and Iozwhich his friends can point with
r,oud satisfaction.
Because his past Is Tree from changing purpo
,s and stutifying Inconsistencies.
Because he rides political hobbies but walks
f,Iv in the straight line OF duty
Because be has had agency in schemes OF personal
Jrandizement, which have had such fatal effect upon
t5 Democratic party, and especially in the Northwest
Because he has not two political theories, one for the
North aud West, and another for the South.
Because he is not ashamed of principles, and afraid
~ avow Them so as to permit his countrymen knowing
bat they are-but frankly and clearly makes them
growD in a suitable and proper way, that they may
bo received or rejected by the people.
Because he is a sound unflnching Democrat, as bis
na4stos from the Revolution down, have ever been
0t
net and author Of the celebrated Kentucky Resolutions
Of 1857.
Because, be is q national, and not sectional Demo-
crat whose sympathes and judgment go hand in hand
in sustaining the constitutional rights of the people in
every section OF the Union.
Because, like good and true citizen, he receives and
,pecs as law the determinations of our enlightened u-
5cary and believes it the duty of all to acqueSce in
Because he is devoted to tie equality rights of each
1ofa ondh hot oOb C4a%o
should manage its affairs in its own way.
Because he believes that citizens of each State have
ae01a right to settle in Territories with such pro-
y the Constitution of the United States recUgni
KS and that all such property is equally entitled to pro-
faction from aggression or destruction.
Because he believes in general laws, protecting all
kinds OF property, and that one kind shall have no pre-
runrnCe any other kind
Because he believes that Congress cannot make laws
Odnye property, lawfully IN Territory, out, any
nErc7 it to come in, but feels bound to respect the
aual rights OF all.
Because he holds that the Territories in all branches
their Government, have such powers only as Con.
gress authorizes them to exercise, and no more.
Because he believes that the Territories have no SOW
qegnly while they remain such, and receive their Gov
fuoS Judges Marshals, District Attorneys &C., from
t1e Federal Government, and legisate under special
charter conferred by Congress, limiting the sphere of
to and expressly reserVng the right to dissent from
laws that may be there enacted.
Because he holds that what cannot be done directly
cannot be done by indIreCtOn, and consequently that
"uDlrrudy legislation cannot be resorted to in order
OdesrOy any kind OF property, when 1t cannot be d-
eCtIy done.
Because he does not believe that in this country there
any law higher than the Constitution, and the laws
enacted il Pursuance thereof
Because like ancestors, at the revolution he be-
ey tit rights of all to be equal and that deprving the
people any Of them, is just Of complaint and
resistance
Because like them be believes the Constitution is ev-
rywLcTe within borders, the same and that one
lawfully SET up rights above ii, without being guilty
0iHIgraht wrong.
Because, he is opposed to disunion in all its FORMS
and will iuexibly sustain our Constitution and laws at
all times and on all occasions, at any and every hazard,
and by all possible means.
Because he is opposed to slave codes by Congress, Or
10 demanding anything for the security of slave
property than for any other but is opposed to any ag-
gressve law upon it, to authorize its destruction.
Because he believes that when Territory is prepar-
ing Constitution preparatory to admission as State,
they may rghttuIly provide for permitting rejecting
slavery, and that State sovereignty commences the
adoption OF the Constitution and admission as State
Of tie UnOn and that then it will have the rights
GWuaity as other States.
Because he is opposed to that phase of sectionaism
Which claims that the fifteen slave States have not the
slmerghs the remaining ones, but that they must
submit to an inequality through untriendly legislation.
Because he believes this form of seconaism, arrayed
now in the Northern and Western States against
LeC0unry and happiness of the people, when urged
openly aud frankly in Black Republican form.
Because, in principle and effect he sees no difference
between Mr. Stewards higher law and the squatter
sovereignty higher law claimed to have been derived
from " God Almighty
Because he has such entire confidence that he is right
principles, that be cOnfdes in the intelligence of the
people to understand them, and he therefore, remains
quietly at home, attending to his private affairs, instead
OF travelling over the country making electiOneering
speeches tor the Presidency. He leaves to Others the
business OF thus blowing their own trumpets.
Because he is opposed to slavery agitation, come from
whence it may, or however disguised, and is decidedly
against making it political issue, when there is pro
liability oil Its becoming practical question during th
HE Of the present generation, and he consents to NEE
much OF IT as is aimed at the destruction Of the equa
rights OF the fifteen States.
Because he is no demagOgue and does not seek pc
aarty by resortng to the tricks of some, but leave
ue people to choose between him and his competitors
without pulling himself or disparaging others.
because, he has qualifications for the office superio
10 either OF his competitors and will enter upon tn
dQl1 untrammeled by those promises or expectation
which years of struggling for nomination and election
arc sure to occasion, and which are known to exist
lle case OF some of his competitors.
Because, if elected he will be Free in the organiza
vn Of bis Administration, to select the best men OF tn
nation for places for which they are qualified instea
o. being compelled to reward all sorts of men for thei
C0yls IN securing nomination, not voluntarily accorC
"a LOT personal fitness and qualifications, well as pc
huca merit.
Because he would make President of whom the M
Hoa would be justly proud; who would preserve on
nigh standing abroad, and command the respect an
confidence Of our own citizens everywhere who wou
Ever prefer the union and prosperity of the country I
Oils own interests, or that of any clique formed for
purpose whatever who could be the President of Il
whole couury-the East West, North and South
aud not OF section of band of parzans one WI
worthy to walk in the footsteps OF his most ilustrio
pIveccssors one whose page in history will be brig
ald unspotld devoid of selfish traits, and strong
mIAd by patriotism and love of our glorious Unio
au OF the great and endurinC DrnciDes of equal right