Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-08-11

in clear and forcible language the true issue be-
tween the two wings of the Democratic party, and
the reasons why Juoge Douglas should be sustained
by all who wish to perpetuate the nationality OF
that party, and preserve our Constitutional Union.
] ask In Justice TO the Democrats of NorthCarona,
who believe that Stephen A. Douglas is the regular
nominee of the Democratic party of the Union, that
you publish Mr.. Bouldn's address to his eonstitu-
ents In the language Of the Grecian patriot say
'' JUSTICE
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF CHARLOTTE
1t was through your Partially that was made
sub-elector for this county find that differ from
many of my political friends. Therefore, i avail
myself of the privilege enjoy, of expressing to you
my opinion frankly and freely l am very much IN
favor of Douglas and Johnson and greatly fear the
consequences of coun.enancng the Seceders.
am conscious that address myself TO men who
have the canlor to examine both sides of question,
and the ind spendence to express their opinions on
all subjects. know that you will give my opinions
a careful consideration, however much you may diff
fer with me about men. Some of you may be Sece-
ders, bnca Use you think We have suffered enough
already 10 dissolve the Union; nevertheless, you
will pardon me for the preference have of fighting
in the Union if indeed we called upon to fight.
am opposed to secession | am for driving the
Abolitionists ont il necessary. What, them is the
best way to fight in the Union? Not by driving oil
the Northern Democracy-those who have stood up
for us when the battle ragged hottest-those who
have opposed this very party headed by Lincoln,
and fought him to the death. protest against dri-
wing them off and pronouncing them unworthy
friends. To me it seems bad policy and the black
est lngratitude Many who advocate such a course
are for Southern Confederacy, and they desire to
precipitate the cotton States into revolution They
brought out Breckenridge to defeat Douglas IN the
South that all the South might unite on Breckin-
IL hot Tincnln Sh0nld hn elected
the cotton States would favor the plan of proclaim
ing Breckenridge the President of Southern Confed-
eracy. They will do it with the same uSurpation OF
authority, that the Seceders usurped when they
made nomination without further Instructions
from the people-without returning to their constit-
uents to know what to do. This is what is meant
by n united South for Breckenridge.
The administration has long entertained hostile
feelings towards Douglas and is using all its infiu
ence to defeat him. This is all the strength that
Breckenridge has at the North. No one is surprised
at this since Mr.. Buchanan threw all his influence
against Douglas and in favor Of Lincoln, during the
contest for the United States Senate. But must
confess that am surprised that the President con-
descends to make q stump speech II is alarming
to think of this step taken by the Executive. Let
return to the enquiry, how is the best way Of
fighting in the Uniony Surely, it is not by demand
ing intervention by Congress with slavery in the
territories. After the great battles of Democra-
cy have been fought and won upon the principles of
non-intervention how require our Democrat
ic friends at the North to turn right round and de-
mand intervention for the sake OF protection? How
could they face the people and tell them interven-
ton had become the true doctrneg We ought
not to demand intervention unless we are clearly
right We ought not to demand it, because there
is no territory requiring the intervention of Con-
gress; because it would be useless to demand pro-
lection of Abolition Congress- after failing to get
protection from the Supreme Court Those who
demand protection have doubtless made up their
minds to fight if Congress does not afford it They
know that Congress will refuse to egislate to pro-
tect slavery any more than it is now protected;
therefore, infer they disunionists IT. then,
desire to fight in the Union, do not need the
Northern Democracy to kill out the Abolitions.s !?
Do we not need those very supporters of Douglas
those brave warriors and eloquent orators. Surely
We do. And VIC have selected Douglas to lead his
solid phalanx against them-and a noble leader we
have. On him the Northern OppoScrs of Lincoln
have ned; they follow his lead with perfect en-
thusiasm. II war shoulfeome we would need our
Northern friends-let us hold on to them. They
now defending Us, and looking 20 us for our ap
proval. Shall VIC say, fight on brave Boys we are
with you! Or shall we say to them we have no
farther use for you, want all the South to go for
Breckenridge? Do you go and vote for your man
Douglas, he lives in the North. If we tell them this
then disunion is at hand there will be no fighting
in the Union then. But Southern confederacy
will be established the African slave trade reopen
ed, and our negroes be valueess. But in all human
probability, before that time comes, we shall be
drenched in blood and civil war rage with all its
violence. II however, Douglas is elected with a
powerful party North enthusiastic in his support
and strong party South, opposed to dIsunion, he
will have hackers to suppress outbreak from any
quarter If necessary. II he is not elected still the
nationality of the party will be preserved.
Stephen A. Douglas has always been favorite
with me. He is one Of the few men North, who has
uttered one single word against slavery never
said it was a moral political or social evil. lie has
made more speeches in favor Of the fugitive slave
law than any living man, and opposed with all his
ability the Wilmot Proviso In short he has stood
up for the South as no other Northern man has
lie has done nothing since the Convention. to merit
our displeasure. He has defended the institution of
slavery thousand times more than the Seceders'
candidate. He stands upon good PLATFORM if
not the same. Why then should any Union loving
man prefer the candidate of the Seceders? | have
been able to find out any excuse for the Sece-
ders, not even a color of excuse | prefer Douglas
to any man in the United States. l believe
him to be better friend to the South than even
observation-disclosures useful, more experienced can
face an Abolition mob with more boldness. l shall
stand up for the old National Democratic party to the
last, notwithstanding the seceders endeavored to
break it up I shall support the regular nominee
with all my humble ability-Stephen A. Douglas
the tried friend of the South and the Union.
P0WHATAN B0ULDIN.
n,scussroN Ellis addressed n LARGO nnrnher