Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-05-06


he recognition Of that constitutional principle The
anne viii be- therefore, suggestive Of an historical
act We are, and no man will deny It, the Constr
uti0nal Democracy We have gone cut Of that
convention because the convention would not act
he part Of the Constitutional Democracy. We have
zone out on q plank that IS consdtutionally Demo-
ratic and the name Of the Constitutional Democs
'scy is suggestive Of all the facts Of the case.
The words Secession Democracy would not be
uggestive Of the facts and principles for which we
contend On the contrary, it would be suggestive Of
prejudice weighing upon us as Individuals, and fore
Sailing the Judgment 81 the large masses with
whom names are significant Of principles.
We NAV be called Dsunion Democrats. We are
not Disunionists. We have put nothing upon the
record to Justify the assertion; yet it win be easy
to attach to the name the weight Of the dsuniOn
We do not as yet know how this action will be
received bv our Constituents but if our action is
valid in support of the constitutional rights Of the
South let US leave the result TO Sod.
Then Tsav we sought to do nothing that will either
rightfuly give US, but, possible prevent our en-
emies giving us that Appreciation. Ihere IS some
feeling as 10 whether we should take the name of 4
Constitrtional Democracy. l address myself to the /
patriotism of gentlemen. 1t Is but name, and
while it does not involve any principle, It does IN
volve policy deserving the most serious consldera-
ton We can differ without feeling. II the con- /
vention choose to adopt or reject this report shall
make no objection, but viii bow most cheefuly 70
But beg YOU to supply the public with distinct
appellation, by which, when they are asked what
Democracy, we may answer. the "Consu'uaonai
Democracy"
Let ms supply it before our enemies misrepresent
our object and make US in some quarters unpop-
ular.
have learned, in the different positions I have
oecuDied that there is something in policy. IneFer
was very polite man do allow me that, for once
in my life / may be said to be politician
Mr.. PEARSON said he cordially endorsed the pro-
posed name. He merely objected to striking out
the words "United States" because it was their
wish to make this the Constitutional Democracy OF
the United States.
Mr.. WINSTON of Alabama, said he differed with
the conclusion of his colleague. He came. to that
meeting and enrolled his name as delegate OF Ala
bama, and Democratic citizen, nothing more,
nothing less He understood they had assembled
here those who had withdrawn, to take advice
/ among themselves as to what was necessary and
/ proper for them to do. Under existing cireum-
stances he did not consider himself, IN acting here,
any less Democratic than he did before he left the
/ convention He did not intend TO leave any such
/ impression He did not consider his principles de-
fective by the detection Of other Democrats. When
James Buchanan violated Democratic principles, he
was more censured than when he made Douglas as
ssrt unsound principles and go OUT OF the party
| Douglas NAV be uusOuEd but all Democrats are
called constitutional All Christian Churches claim
! to be the Church. He, however, Judged men by
their acts not by their profession The people are
! not to be carried by beautiful narles All true De-
| uocrats are Constitutional Democrats. They were
precipitating matters to attempt to take away the
name of the Democracy.
The Democracy of Alabama are almost unit at
home upon constitutional principles, and do not IN
tend to be turned out OF the party. They do not
claim to be secession constitutional or anything else
but the same old Democracy they ever have been.
They are Democrats upon principle. lie was Ut
terlv opposed to attaching so much importance o
what other people say about them. He was Op-
posed 10 the formation Of new party, and dld hot
intend to belong to any other
Mr.. YANCEY rose to correct what appeared to be
a misapprehension il regard to his proposition lie
had not proposed to change the name Of the Demo
cratic party He nor they had any power to do II
The name of the Democratic party had been chang
ed since the meeting of the National Convention
The majority proposed to change its name by strlk
ing out the word National. They have struck Out
, the word National He did not propose to change
the name. There are now two wings Of the Demoe
racy. Is not that so? Is there not a remaining
/ body and retiring body? They claim TO be true
, Democrats, and you denounce as factOnists. You
claim to be true Democrats and denounce them as th'
Squatter Sovereignty Democracy. is not that SO
His proposition was to recognize the the Isct INA
there were now two wings Of the party, and he pro
posed simply to say that this is the Constitutions
wing They were the representatives OF but pOr
tion Of the United States That would Include
, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and ONO,
well as Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida
y The sentiment appeared against him. His only de
sire had been to have this the Constitutional wing
= Not one man had arisen here but he speaks Of tn
\ Constitutional Democracy. He inquired if he ha
understood the Delegate from Georgia 70 say that
: adopted they would withdraw
Mr.. JONES' of Georgia, answered in the atfirma
tive.
Mr.YANCEY said he exceedingly regretted to hea
his friend say that He would not allow the gentle
. men to have that small excuse and would WITHDRAW
> his amendments.
4 Mr.. BENNING, of Georgia, moved the previOu
i question.
= Mr.. LAMAR, of Georgia, said although he differe
I from the gentleman from Alabama, yet he woul
q ! not leave the Convention on that account
n Mr. HOOKER called for the previous question 0
the adoption of the resolutions and called for Il
n vote by States, and also moved for division 5
as to bring the Convention to vote on the third res
y y Mr.. WINSTON, of Alabama, rose to make pc
\ \ On motion of Mr. URNETT, Mr. Winston was pc
mitted to proceed by unanimous vote Of the Co
;s vention.
= Mr.. WINSTON then spoke in favor of the ado
ton of the report Mr.. Winston in an eloquent a
- dress, reviewed his course in the Democratic part
1t seemed to him that this fuss about Squater Sow
~ reignty protection was intended to kill on SON
y prominent men at the North and to wiring men
= WHO were not a bit more sound. He would was
= his hands of any such proceeding as that. lie ma
come to the conclusion that if they could get q
honest man, they would take him regardless of Il
% Platform.
After some further debate the main question W;
- ordered, and the platform adopted unan
= mOusly.
+ Mr.. FISHER. of Virginia. and Mr.. TYSON. of Mi
y sissippi entered their protest against the PacIh
10 Railroad bill.
le Mr. LUBBOCK, of Texas, moved to recOnside
the vote Just taken, and to lay the motion on tn
y table, which was carried
II Mr. JACKSON, of Georgia, moved that the NEE
Y. ing now proceed to express their preference fC
| no of he State
e He asked gentlemen to contemplate for one momel
the present posture of affairs. He had left the Den
- ocratc Convention upon what was understood to |
y an issue of principle. Last among the return
States was the State which he had the honor IN pa
to represent-the State Of Georgia.
le He asked to direct their attention to very 81
81 | nlfcant point Upon what does the Democrat
Us party of this country rest upon men or prlnclpl
U He cited case of a number of judges IN Phllade
phla where a majority Of the judges came IN col
II tact with the minority. a question arose whlC
II was the judge? The case went before the court
Justice and the decision was decided IN favor OF tl
nc minority for having adhered TO the fundament
p law. Itwas decided that that judge was entitled
- the property and judgeship.
~ He claimed to stand principles. All had agree
~ that the convention they hau left has not come up
the platform Of true principles. They are no Ion
&c er the Democratic party Of the country. They hs
e assumed the name and stand upon its principle
y and were therefore. the Democratic party Of Il
y country. Why should they wait to take their pos
le ton? They should begin at it like men, Why q
- lay? Is it love for the South! be would ask Il
- question and pause for an answer.
~ ~ How stands the South in that Convention!
A. tenuated weakened, her blood let out of her vel
DC by Southern lance; and they stood there waitI
~ the action of the Convention. Had they respect
'u the South or conferred upon Platform which tn
g could abide? No. They have gone on to make t
Vi nomination themselves. We're they prepared
'e take 1.-THE gallant men Of the South, who ha
"; taken upon themselves the responsibility Of Il
he issue! Who controls that Convention, in all prob
J., biity? We are dealing with reality. Who contrC
g that Convention.
% He did rot wish to mention names, but for {
a. course of an eminent statesman of the North the
nc difficulties would never have been encountered.
'l is Judge Douglas Of Illinois, who has produced Il
- state of things. 1t is true under the existing sta
nc of things they cannot nominate Judge Douglas,
se they stand and hold out the temptation to a
VI recreant son Of the South 1t may no. be the non
~ nation Of Judge Douglas, butt will be nominate
Oh dictated by him and his friends He would say tn
IS no Southern man accepting the nomination trC
Sc that convention is entitled TO support 1t IS t