Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-07-21

In no eveBt DiH noe abandon the doctrine Of
non-tnterrentiouli" How then in the name of all
that is RATIONAL the Editor of the STANDARD at
the bidding of Democratic authority here at
nome, or anywhere else on the face of the wide
earth, support for the Presidency the nominee Of
Interventionists g'-Register.
Our course in this matter is certainly consistent
1t does not follow that because some of those who
like Mr.. Yancey support Mr.. Breckenridge are in
terventionsts that Mr.. B. is an interventionist or
that the great body of his supporters are. If we
are to judge Mr.. B. by his platform as under
stand it. by his speeches in 1854 and 1856, and by
his letter of acceptance, he is no interventionst
Like Judge Douglas he holds that the whole ques-
ton of slavery has been removed from the halls of
Congress, and left with the people of the Terrific
RIGS to be decided by them, subject to the Consti-
tuition of the United States" as expounded by the
Supreme Court Like Judge Douglas, he says if
the President should lack the means to carry out
the DEGREES of the Court Congress should vote him
the means Therefore, if we have correctly con-
strued or interpreted the platform on which Mr..
Breckenridge stands, and his speeches and letter,
there is material difference between his position
and that of Judge Douglas the great author of nom
intervention.
We tell the Register that we are laboring in our
humble sphere to defeat the election of Abram
Lincoln. The elevation OF either Breckenridge
or Douglas, Bell to the Presidency is question
Of minor Importance compared with the defeat Of
the black Republicans, and the prevention thereby
of a struggle which would shake the government to
its foundations. WeUere willing and we are willing
to do any thing which honorable Southern citi-
10 70 n W.
to see all conservative men in the North and all con-
sentative men in the South so unite and so vote
to defeat Lincoln. There are sos Electoral votes
The result of the election will be known in Novem-
ber and the Electoral Colleges will meet in Decem
Der. If Lincoln is in a minority in the Electoral
vote, we trust the majority of the Electors of all
shades Of opinions will unite to elect conservative
man over him. We have our preferences, but we
would not urge them for a moment against such
ton as might think would save the Republic The
intention of the Constitution is that the Electors shall
choose the President and in doing so shall reflect
fully as possible the popular will. But while one
portion of the people desire the election of man,
and another portion another, it may become the
high duty of the Electors themselves to unite on
man. in order to avert most serious evils from the
country. An election by the House at this time,
even if conservative should in the end be
chosen, would be fraught with much more excite
ment and danger than in 1924.
We learn from friend in New York who is we'll
posted that the Bell and Houston men of that State
will vote for Douglas Mayor Wood, whose influ-
ence will command at least ten thousand votes is
also out for Douglas. The thirty-five votes of New
York may thus be regarded as in all probability safe
for the conservative ticket.
The Douglas ticket will also carry several Of the
Northwestern States, and several of the Northern
States, Pennsylvania included by union with the
Breckenridge men, such that recommended in
Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A union in the
South between the Douglas and Breckenridge men,
recommended under the Editorial head of our pa
per- would carry at least 100 Electoral votes With
even ordinary Cancellation and prudence, we think
we are sure of North Carolina and Virginia In
deed there are several other States more in doubt
than the two States named Here then, is a foun-
daton for grand union Of the Electors chosen by
conservative voters in all portions Of the country
No other plan will succeed. Double tickets for
Douglas and Breckenridge, with ticket for Bell,
will hopelessly divide the conservative forces and
give to Lincoln an easy victory. We opposed d.
vision at Charleston and Baltimore, and we oppose
it still As with the Union of the States so in this
contest with the foes of the Union, headed by Lin
coin" united we stand; divided we fall"