Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-08-31
Resolutions Of the Virginia De-
mOcracy.

KNeSOAUtAOnS Oh the vErSAMAH DC"
mOcracy.
The following are the resolutions report
ed by Col. J. b. Dorniar, cEaiFhah Of the
committee of fifteen appointed fof that pbr-
pose by the Democratic ConyentiGn asseth-
bled in Stauttoh, and Which we're uhahi-
mously adopted: o,r
o;nia. in State Convention assembled, re-
affirm their unalterable Purpose to maiitaii
the principles, plotfdtth and organization of
the National Demactatie party, and to give
a resolute ard hnwaverlHg SUPPORT to its
nominees ID arco'rdance witt Tie aetisioh
of the Natiohal Cohvettion.
Resolved, That we heartily approve and
endorse the platform of principles adopted
by the adiourDed National Convention at
Baltimore in June, 1850. ~, J. < i,
Resolred, That the coiirse IF the Presi-
dent of the United States In prescribing Ma
t;oual Democrats for no other offence than
that of supporting tie regular nominees of
the party, on the platfo5rriih Oh Ahich he him
selF was elected, and in Offering bounties to
those Nho desert the National organization
and through his officials, dependents and
expectauts, giving aid aha So;nfort to the
Black Republican enemies Of the Southern
people, will, Id the opinion of the Detiocta-
cy of Virginia, make him justly RESPONSE
ble for the unhatpy consequences growing
out Of the election Of Abraham Lincoln,
should that sad calamity befal the people
of the Union.
Re:oIyea, That Stephen A. Douglas and
Herschel v. Johnson are the regular nom.
inees of the Natiohal DeMoStary, according
10 the time hohored usaess Of Tie party and
are as such entitled to tfs pniteg SUPPORT Of
all men who desire to maintain Tile hatlthal
Organization of the party and thereby de-
feat the election of Black Republican to
the Presidency.
Resolved, That independent Of ana be-
You'd the fact that Stephen A: Douglas ID
The regular nominee Of our party for the
Presidency, his faithful, steadfast ana pre-
emit.eht services to The Democracy aid to
the cointry; his superior Sb!lsty. Us q states
man: tls long and varied experiehse in the
public councils; his unshrinking courage
and determination in unfolding tho consti-
tutional rights Of the South Fl, sts pfsoense
of abolition riots his firm and uhhssitaI
ting support Of matters of practical !Sgis-
lation which have Injured to our especial
benefit, as in the admission of Texas His
enlarged and catholic spirit Of natiahs.ity.
regarding with lust snd impartial eye TIE
sights and interests IF every section Of the
confcderacy; and his devotion to the union
of the States, as Indispensable To TIE pease.
prosperity and welfare of tie whole country,
commend him in an especial manner to the
euffrages Of the people to the highest office
in their gift.
Resoice&, That in Herschel v. johnson
we recognize statesman of triea capacity,
"a true son of the South, loyal hleha to
rhe Union, and a worthy associate Of Our
distinguished candidate for President on
our national ticket
Resssccd, That the delegates froul yir-
ginia who remained in the National C6h-
vention at Baltimore aud maintained The
establishes usagcs and principles of our par
ty, are etfnfsled to the thanks of the National
Democracy, aud in their name we give them
thc piaudft 'ef '4well done, good and faith-
ful servants"