Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-20
ICON INUNDATED

The success of the democratic party for
number of years back, has caused its pro.
ceedings to be invested and observed with
national and universal interest The unu.
sual solctnde evinced in reference to the
Baltimore Convention, is, therefore, excusa-
BILE. 1t is at present difficult to divine the
result of the deliberations of that body
The national democracy have long and loud.
ly boosted their devotion to principle, and
expressed willingness to sacrifice personal
interest and political promotion, for the sue
cess Of their doctrines and the good Of the
country. The time has at length arrived
when their patriotism will be tested, and
their consistency tried. The democratic
party has claimed to be the guardian and
protector Of Southern rights, and the South
has looked to the democratic party for pro-
lection; but 10 in the Charleston Conyen-
ton we find a majority Of the delegates de-
sirous Of yielding up the rights of the South
rs sacrifice to appease the unjust demands
of the North, and to crafty the ambition Of
ton of the party "knew their rights, and
knowing, dared maintain them -rebelled
against the unconstitutional ottering--,hey
have been tlouted by journals of their own
party, as an organization Of dsunionsts.
Mr.. Douglas, by indie fatigablc exertons,
has succeeded in creating Il mistaken idea
in regard to his strength. Some newspapers
and politicians Selling the bait and thinking
his chances for the presidency the best, have
turned to his support, and are anxI0usly wait
ing their turn to have nibble at the public
crib. 1t certainly must be evident to every
observant mind that the doctrines of Doug.
las are not only directly antagonistic to
Southern rights but are opposed TO the prin-
clples OF the constitution as interpreted by
the Supreme Court. The constitution Of the
United States recognizes the right Of every
citizen to migrate to the federal territories
with every species of legaized property,
and the very idea of property in all civil.
lied governments, implies for it the right OF
protection. Hence, slaves being recognized
as property by the Constitution, backed by
the decision Of the Supreme judicial trbu
nal of the land, are entitled to the fullest pro-
tec'ion of the national legislature and the
laws. The Constitution is formidable bar
rier which prevents the strong from preyng
upon the weak, and when the South suffers
that to be invaded, the great bulwark Of her
liberties is gone:
The present is an era in the history OF
this country which most earnestly demands
the attention of every person interested IN
the fate of the American Republic. We see
on every side the sad and pernicious effects
of agitation, and a growing sectional hatred.
The inevitable result of these continual Jars
is patent to ALL Hence the Importance OF
adopting some plan by which this violent
and unpatriotic agitation can be crushed out,
before the hydra headed monster has con-
summated the destruction of our political
Union. The dire consequences of disunIon'
should it be followed by civil war, presents
a spectacle from which the Imagination re-
coils with horror. How is the calamity 20
be avoided? The South has repudlatea
Douglas and taken position from when
she cannot with credit recede. The dele
gates to the Baltimore Convention may yet
redeem themselves in the eyes of the people.
by presenting for their support the name s, o.
the great and gallant Henry a. Wise. llis
prominence and popularity over the "@"s
country would awaken an enthusiasm, Inc
result Of which would be the elevation oil
that eminent patriot and statesman to t'o
highest official position within the gilt OF t!.0
people, and which lie is so well qualified %
adorn, &. 7. \.
Salem, Fauauier, Va, June lG.