Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-05-09

repugnant to the Constitution and that it is the
duty of the Federal Government, whenever such
rights are violated to afford the necessary, proper
and constitutional remedies for such violations :,
Rssolred, That the Platform Of Principles adopted
by the Convention held in Cincinnati, in 1856 ana
the foregoing resolution, hereby declared 10 DC
the Platform of the Democratic party.
Mr. Whitney, Of Mass, gave notice that ne woua
call for vote on each Of the majority reSo'u''ohs
separately. -
The platform and the proposed amendments being
now before the Convention,
Mr.. Avery said On behalf of the majority OF the
Committee on Resolutions. am instructed to say
that it is with profound regret we have appeared be-
fore this Convention to present report that mas not
met the sanction of the entire committee whom
have the honor to represent upon this occasion.
But, Mr.. President the report which have pre-
of the majority of the Committee | stand mere
representing the great banner States of the Democ-
racy of this Union. stand here representing what
is regarded by seventeen of the Democratic States
of this Union, as a great vital and iundamentai
principle That principle Is the perfect, unquallhed
equality of every State and Of the citizens OF every
State, in the Territories which have been acquired
BY the blood an. treasure Of the whole people Of
the United State. [Applausc.]
Here the speaker was interrupted ny ourst OF
applause, which was speedily checked by the preSi-
dent pro tenn (Mr. Scott, of Ala
Mr.. Avery. have stated to the Convention that
the difference in the Committee has been soul &c
of regret with me. would state that We have no
apology to make for the report We present. because
We represent majority Of the States Of this Union
representing 1877 electoral votes, every one OF which
will be cast for the nominee of the Democratic par
ty.. We plant ourselves upon this principle, and we
appeal to that devotion of principle which has ever
characterized the party whom we represented IN ire
Committee to stand by its eternal and lmpershaoie
principles Seventeen States of this Union have re-
commended the adoption of that report II was re-
marked, that in the adoption of that report there
were fifteen slaves States represented to two North
ern States Mr. President, know that the gentle
man from Ohio intended to make no sectional allus-
ion for so far as know the feeling and sentiments
which animated the bosoms of those whom repre-
sent here there existed no sectional feeling in the
bosom of any one man who endorsed that majority
report But we come here, representing, as | re-
marked great principle. We come here backed
by the Democratic State of Virginia, that has never
fltercd in the hour Of her darkest peril. Applause
We come here backed by the Southwestern States,
that never cast, in any instance, where principle
was involved-a great and vital Democratic truth
any other than Democratic vote. We come here
representing the central Southern States, from
whose political lives the deluson of years have been
removed and who come here and have taken their
position within the fold Of Democracy, there to re-
main forever.
Here Mr.. Avery was interrupted by Mr.. Clark, of
Missouri to make an explanation.
Mr.. Avery. | was remarking at the time of the
interruption of the gentleman from Missouri, that
the principles embodied in this report sustained
by the Southwestern States that had always stood
firm and mistaken against the hosts of the common
enemy, and which had never cast any other but
Democratic vote. was proceeding to say that the
Central States that have now taken their position
beneath the Democratic banner have rallied around
the principles embodied in that report. was about
to state that the r-distant State Of California that
was baptized at the font of Democracy at her birth,
and which, in her growing manhood, has still ad-
hered with mistaken frnDess to the principles
which marked her baptism. stands now upon the
principles embodied in this report Aye, and the
faroff Oregon, still younger, but not less pure in
the principles she processes, sanctions this report
All these States combined can give l27 electoral
votes for the Democratic capdidate for the Presden
cy and ask if those who represent great and
cherished principle to which 1877 electoral votes are
devoted should not and ought not to receive at the
hands Of this Convention, respectful consideration?
l say to those who represent the States whose
names are affixed to the minority report to bear
midland l say it in no sectional or invldious
sense-hat the States they represent, according to
the votes last taken upon political questions between
the Opposition and the Democracy represent not
one single Democratic electoral vote. l appeal to
Them then, if respectful consideration should not
be paid to those who represent the effective voting
Democracy Of the United States. say, then, Mr.
President and Gentlemen of the Convention, that
this report embodes great principle of the equality
IF Tho IF fha mir
tories of the United States. say that the commit
tee regarding this principle of vital importance
to the States which they represent-regarding it
great and cherished principle which no way effect
ed the rights of the Free States of this Union;
whose material interests were not to be effected by
having this principle carried out-thought, if this
Convention was to settle the questions upon which
the party in the Convention was divided thai the
settlement should be made favorable to those most
deeply interested in the preservation and perpetual
ton of that principle.
Mr.. Lowrie, of Ind. desired to make an enquiry
for information. (Cres of no, no.
Mr.. Avery. l cannot surrender the floor for am
speaking not for myself but, imperfecty it may be,
| am speaking in behalf of others who have right
to be heard without interruption have stated
that We demand at the hands of our Northern breth.
rem upon this floor that the great principle which
we cherish should be recognized and in that view |
speak the common sentiments of our constituents at
home; and intend no reflection upon those who
entertain different opinion, when say that the re-
suits and ultimate consequences to the Southern
States of this confederacy, if the Popular Sovereign
ty doctrine be adopted as the doctrine of the Demo
cratic party, would be dangerous and subversive
Of their rights as the adoption of the principle o.
Congressional intervention or prohibition. We say
that in contest for the occupation of the Territories
of the United States, the Southern men encountered
with slaves cannot compete with the Emigrant Ait
Society at the North. We say that the Emigran
Aid Society can send voter 10 one of the territories
Of the United States to determine question relating
to slavery, for the sum of $780, while it would cos
the Southern man $500. Wesay, then that wher
ever there is competition between the South ant
North, that the North can and will, at less expens
and difficulty, secure power, control, and dominion
over the Territories of the Federal Government
and if, then, you establish the doctrine that Terri
torial Legislature which may be established by Con
gress in any Territory has the right, directly in
directly, to affect the institution Of slavery then yo
can that the Legislature by its action. either d
. rpctlv Indirectly finally eYc1udo ovarv mn