Red Wing sentinel., 1860-05-23

sure OF private business prevents the editor
from treating on several important subjects
this week. ...ls ~..
THE CHARLESTON CONVENTION.
It may seem now too late to say any
thing in regard to this Convention-which
in tho progress Of events has already become
apart Of the history Of the coun.ry-and
new questions and topics by the action Of
+, the Chicago Convention forced upon the
public attention. But in some Of its as.
pscts, this National Democratic Convention
At Charleston was the most important ever
held in this Union. Upon its action, and
upon the results Of its adjourned meeting
At baltimore, in our judgment, the exist
ence Of this Union in great measure de-
ponds. ...l.,. ...r ....r...f..
The Democratic party is the last politi-
cal link now binding tho North and South,
which, il broken, the political elements Of
the country must Of necessity be arrayed
against each other upon purely sectional
basis, speedily resulting in such bitter ami
mosities as must inevitably precipitate q
dissolution. II dissolved VIC trus.
may be forever avcrted--it is impossible 70
anticpateto what extent these divisions and
separations will extend. 1t certainly will
not stop with Northern and Southern
confsderacy, but result in Pacific, and in
oil probability central or Western division;
for naturally tho valley Of the Mississippi
should have common government, as they
have common interest.
1t may seem unwise to allude to con-
tingency which while all hope to be remote
may be nearer than any can fully realize.
This grave consideration was forced upon
the people by the action of certain Southern
men at Charleston, and Northern men to.
gesher with portion Of the South. rssolv-
ing "that the Union must and should be
preserved" resisted any Interpolation Of
new political crceds. 1t was determined to
prevent in future, if possible, the annual re-
currence Of the slavery agitation, which,
while it Injuries the peace and prosperity Of
the country, accomplishes no practical good.
This great question could not be ignored,
and with view to the good Of the nation
could only 10 squarely met by rcafirming
the doctrine Of Congressional non-interven.
ton. which deprives the ae:tators in and
ont Of Congress, Of any pretext Of t.:::aturb-
ing the country by their reckless quarrels
and contentious. t. ......
The Charleston Convention taught the
c)untry that the Northern Democracy, here.
tofore accused Of subseryiency to the South
were determined, bold and consistent. They
stood by their principles, anl the man of
their choice, with a will and devotion never
before equaled in the history Of conventions.
1t was done not in anger, but with dignity,
with argument and quiet determination,
that challenged the respect o: Southern del
egntcs. Northern Democrats felt that a
fearful responsibility WAS cast upon them,
that the southern position was wrong and
must not be yielded to, and that upon their
caution and courage depended alike the fate
Of the Democratic party and perhaps the
Union itself Men We might yield, but
principles never. "
It will be 50 at Baltimore. The adjourn
meat to that city was wise movement
The people will now correct the errors Of
tho delegates at Charleston. The seceders
will be forced to return, or the people will
supply their places with men who will obey
the impcrious popular voice that calls for
the nomination Of Judge Douglas, or Of
some man representing the principles which
he advocates, and which are the principles
Of the party. Since the adoption Of noa-
intervention as political principle, it has
year BY year grown in strength and impor.
tanee, until conservative men see no other
mode TO- settle the grave slavery difficulty
and give quiet to the country.
In this contest conservatism will decide
the victory. There is no safety in eithe,
political extreme. Congressional intervcn
ton to prohibit or protect is equally OBJ
jectionable; but the path Of safety is in ad
hereing to the old policy Of the Democrats
party. and letting vcxed question alone
leaving it to tho people to be affected thereby
T%4E,SLAUGHrER HOUSE AT CHI
CAGOs ...
The Republican Convention met at Chi.
cago on the 18th inst, and on the third day
of its session deliberately and malisiously
killed VIM. IL. Seward and nominated long
Abe Lincoln, Of Illinois, for President, and
Senator Hamlin, Of Maine for Vice-Presi
dent. The slaughter Of Seward was th,
work Of tho politicians. Although hi