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congress, Territorial Legislature or anything

anime into the subject FOR himself and go for the
true doctrine. Be not blinded by party or personal
prejudices Support the man who will carry out
the principles of nineteen twentieths Of the Demo-
cratic masses in the entire South and those men
Breckenridge and Lane. Frown down all disorgan-
izers; let them not influence you with specious ar
guments and pleas but cling to the banner unfurl-
ed by the old time Democracy and which is floating
proudly in every State from Maine to California
Fight the good fight even you have fought it be-
FORE and if sou must FALL fall with your principles
gloriously
The Governors remarks, which imperfectly
given above, were frequently interrupted by ap-
plause and when he resumed his seat he was loudly
cheered
The Committee of five appointed to prepare the
business of the Convention had by this time return
ed and reported the following resolutions:
Resolred, That we stand by the Federal Consti-
tuition with an unhinching determination to pre-
serve the Union according to its provisions, and
that we regard it infinitely superior 10 all party
creeds ard political platforms.
Resolred That the preservation of the Union de-
pends upon the maintenance of the integrity of the
Federal Constitution, and that we have no faith in
the profession of any party that proposes to preserve
the Union at the sacrifice Of Constitution, and the
rights of the States.
Resolred, That we cordially endorse the action of
the majority of the North Carolina delegation and of
vcntion at Baltimore. which nominated John G.
Breckenridge, for the Presidency, and Joseph Lane
for the Vice Presidency
Resolre1, That in John c. Breckenridge of Ken
lucky, and Joseph Lane of Oregon. We recognize
statemen of approved patriotism, and Democrats OF
broad conservative and national sentiments, and we
hereby pledge to them hearty support.
Rssolred, That we entirely approve the platform
of the National Democratic Convention embodying
as it does principles not only national in themselves
but which have been emphatically affirmed and en-
dorsed nv the Democratic masses in this State.
Resolred, That the attempt to fasten upon the
National Democracy the purpose of forwarding
scheme of disunion, is but trick of desi signing poll
tcians, and an Infamous SANDER intended only to
divert the attention Of the people from their own de-
partuTe from national principles
Resolred. That the princip pie avowed by the Su.
prcme Court of the United States. and unanimously
endorsed by late State Convention. that neither
Congress Territorial Legislature possesses the
power to annul impair the rights of any citizen
of the United States to take his slave property into
the common Territories, and there hold and enjoy
the same while the Territorial condition remains
meets our cordial approval the true construction
of the Constitution of the United States.
Resolred That Stephen A. Douglas in ignoring
the principle expcunded by the Supreme Court in
the bred Scott case. by which he was pledged to
abide has not only proved false to his promises, but
by his persistent advocacy of law higher than the
Constitution interpreted by that august Tribunal
has caused the unhappy divisions which now dis
tract the Democratic party and the country.
Resoired That we recommend j. NJ. Clement,
ESQ, of Dave, gentleman of tried integrity and
ability. first choice to the full position Of Elec
tor for President and Vice President in the Sixth
Congressional District.
Reso1red That the Chairman of this Convention
appoint an executive Committee of five members
with power to fill vacancies and appoint assistant
electors.
On motion of Jos. Masten. Esq, and seconded by
delegate from Rockingham, the resolutions were
adopted.
On motion of Hon. A. NJ Scales of Rockingham,
the Chairman requested to appoint commit
tee of five to inform Mr.. Clement of his nomination
The following gentlemen appointed:
Hon. D. S. Reid, Hon. A. NJ. Scales, Jesse A.
Waugh, J. W. Alspaugh and J. II. Thompson.
Hon. A. NJ. Scales now being called for, arose and
delivered chastc and impressive address, in which
he defended the candidates of the Democratic party
from the ISLANDERS which had been remorselessly
hurled against them by the combined forces of the
Opposition He regretted as deeply as man could
regret that division had taken place in the hther-
to unbroken ranks of the Democracy lie regretted
that that division had been caused by whom he
had esteemed Democrat, patriot and States
man, and whom he was now compelled to forsake,
because that had forsaken the of the South
of the Constitution, of Democratic principles, and
proved recreant to all the bright hopes which had
been built upon him.. Mr.. Scales had not forsaken
Mr.. Douglas as man, nor was he supporting Mr.
Breckenridge man, but was battling for prnci-
ple He was determined to exert all his hubble en-
deavorS to protect the Constitution from the assaults
of reckless political schemers. and keep it nvioate
This government was formed to protect property,
and Congress was created by the Sovereign States.
with power to maintain the government. Congress
has the control Of the common Territories under the
| Constitution. and call Territorial Legislatures
into existence bnt cannot clothe those Legislatures
with powers which it does not itself possess. Con-
gross has no power to establish Or prohibit slavery
anywhere, and Territorial Legislature has pow
| or that is denied to Congress.
MIR. Scales read an extract from Mr.. Douglas
Freeport speech in which the latter gentleman en-
phatically declared that Territorial Legislature had
powers superior to those of Congress; MIR. S. de-
manded Of the Douglas leaders if such position
in accordance with the Constitution and the rights
of the sovereign States, each one of which had an
! equal interest in the common Territories
| The speaker was very severe upon Mr.. Douglas
for deserving the old party land marks and for now
fraternizing with the Opposition party which is the
hereditary foe of Democracy. He reminded his au-
ditors how the Opposition press South condemned
/ Mr.. Douglas when he first preached his Squatter
Sovereignty doctrine. With what wild burst Of
indignation was his heresy received throughout
every Southern State and now these very Opposi.
ton presses and leaders declaring for Bell first
! and Douglas next.
Mr. Scales here alluded to the fact that because
we are contending for our rights are called dis
unionists. Il it disunion to demand that South
ern men should be acknowledged the equals of North
IN men, then he was disunonist If it was dis
union to demand that Southern property should be
protected as well as Northern property then he was
a disunionst. If it was disunion to love the soil
that gave him birth, then he dsunionist Il
it was disunion to stand by the home of his child
hood and defend it from the malignant SANDERS o
fanatics and madmen, then he was disunionist
it was disunon to stand up for the affairs and fire
sides Of his own sunny Southern land, then he wa.
disunionist. If it was dsunion to cherish anc
defend all that was just sacred and holy then h,
was disunionist,-and only then.
Mr.. Scales asked the object of the Douglas men II
endeavoring to get up ticket in North Carolina