Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-09-20

m thareS h ttnts to mt us of the track By sriv-
ing to prove or dSprove Judge Douglas cohsls,eney-
The Constitution OF the United States, py winch We
stand is better platform than any OF Juuge
Gov Reid said he did not mean the Constitution as 1t
had been taken by the friends of Mr. Bell without III
and leaving it open for any constructor
that contending factions may choose to put upon IT, oo
the Constitution as it had been expounded oy tne gea
statesmen of the past and present. whose herP'e'aU
has been acknowledged as correct by the Democratic
party.
The Bell men know very we'll that their candioate
stands no chance for succt S. and their only hope IS to
divide and distract the Democracy 1t Is Tor TINS rea
son they now cheering MIR. Douglas ana abusing
Mr. Breckenridge 1t is for this reason their presses
TEEN with articles yndicatng MI Douglas and heappg
upon our own candidate all that is vile. 1t is Tor tins
reason their leaders now hand ID glove WIZ Tue
Douglas leaders. But let it be remembered that THIS al
vision is not tor Democrat but Tor an opponent Inc
Bell men are now sowing that they may reap success
full harvest for themselves They the ones who nope
to Gain the benefit not the friends of Mr.. Douglas Ii
Mr. Douglas could by any manner or means oe nlaue
the candidate Of the Democratic party tomorrow, there
would be at once wondrous change IN the tone OF the
Onposition Their batteries would be directed against
Mr. Douglas with ten times the vigor they are now oil
rected against Mr. Breckenridge, and why! Because
the record of the former is not pure and they Wouo
have solid grounds upon which to base their charges ana
assaults. Mr.. Breckenridge is the nominee, however
But to return to the Douglas men. All what great
bunder the Democratic party committed in not nomlnat-
ing the same John G. Breckenridge they nominated tour
years ago. If it had only nominated the same Brock
inridge we would have had the Presidency nicely
Well he is the same man, and those very who now
denounce him as a disunionist who abuse him worse
than ever the Van Burens the Pierces the Buchanans
we're abused, and who have set up Stephen Arnold
Douglas in their political temple as their political god
these very men going about four years ago and
begging you to vote for him. They now say we 60 Tor
party blndIy it is untrue, we go for principle.
the talk about the SeceSSODlStS OF the South Is
sheer humbug. James Buchanan beat Fremont IN 1856
and it by the kicking up OF tue hre-eaters IN the
South. 1t only necessary to allude to the great
State of Pennsylvania in support OF the assertion The
State election had taken place month or so PRIOR TO
the Presidential election and gave majority OF but
few hundred for the Democratic ticket The people at
that by determined effort the State could be
carried for Buchanan. The mere hants at Philadelphia
became alarmed at the movements in the South they
saw their trade in imminent danger, and there is
gument that will convince Northern man so quickly
the which touches his pocket So the merchants
and large manufacturers either voted the Democratic
ticket permitted the election to 60 by DEFAULT and
the result that Buchanan became the President.
Gov. Reid beseeched all the true Southern to be
careful how they avoWed sentiments whose tendencies
to impugn the courage of the South and degrade
her in the eyes of the North The abolition leaders,
taking their from the Opposition press OF the South
say to their tools, Go ahead the South is not going to
dissolve the Union" All the North is not a nation
OF fools they consult their own interests each man
looks out for number one and if they only be in-
pressed with the idea that the South will secede tramp
led upon and her rights ignored they will yield to our
just demands.
The Douglas men probably forget that they assisted
in the adoption of the State platform in which it unan
m0usy declared that neither Congress nor Territorial
Legislature had right to impair the rights OF saveh0
ders i'll the Territories No doubt ell this will be re-
pudiated by them.
Mr. Douglas may be a Napoleon, but his Waterloo is
not tar off Had he remained steadas to the principles
of the Democratic party he might have been President
but he flew the track, ne Jumped off,, and no jumping
be do in the future will to reesablish him in
the hearts Of his countymen the firm basis he
once could boast.
Mr. Lincoln AMI Mr.. Douglas are both champions OF
principles which anti-Democratc and do not suit
the South Mr.. Breckenridge defends principle which
purely Democratic and which the South ever has
and will cling 50 long as she has true son living
within her borders MIR. Douglas is opposed to Con-
gresslona intervention and we opposed to all other
kinds Of Intervention. MIR. Lincoln declares that Con
gress has power interfere for the prohibition OF Sla
very in the Territories. Mr. Douglas declares that Con-
gress interfere but that Territorial Legislature
may interfere. BY his creed the has superior
powers to those of the creator. Mr. Breckenridge de-
cares that nothing interfere with Slavery in the
Territories Congress- Territorial Legislature anything
or anybody else.
| In conclusion Gov Reid invoked every man to ex-
anime the subject for himself aud go tor the true
doctrine. Be not blinded by party personal preud
ces. support the man who will carry out the principles
OF nineteen tWeDtieths OF the Democratic masses in the
entire South and those Breckenridge and Lane
Frown down all disorean.zers; let them rot influence
you with specous arguments and pleas, but cling to the
banner unturied by the Cd time Democracy and which
Is Heating proudly In every State from Maine to Cali
forna. Fight the good fight as you have fought
il before and if you must fall, fall with your principles
gtOrously
The Governors remarks, which are imperfecty given
above, were frequently interrupted by applause, and
when ne resumed his seat he was loudly cheered.
The committee of five appointed to prepare the bust
ness of the Convention had by this time returned and
reported the following resolutions:
Res0oed That stand by the Federal Constitution with
an uhnching determination to preserve the Union
ding to its provisions, and that regard infinitely
perior to all party creeds and political platforms.
Resooed, That the preservation of the Union depends
upon the maintenance of the integrity of the Federal Con-
suton and that have faith in the profession any
party that proposes to the Union the sacrifice
the Constitution, and the rights of the States.
ResoOed That cordially endorse the action of
ory of the North Carolina delegation the members
of the late National Democratic Convention Baltimore
which nominated John c. Brecknrdge for the Presidency
and Joseph Lane for the Vice Presidency.
esoped That in John c. Brecknrdge of Kentucky, and
Joseph Lane of Oregon recognize statesmen of
paotism and Democrats of broad and nation
al sentiments, and we hereby pledge to them hearty sup
port.
Resoved That entirely approve the platform of the
National Democratic Convention embodyng as it does prn
cpes not only national themselves but which have been
emphatlcaily affirmed and endorsed by the Democratic
Resoeed Thai the attempt fasten upon the National
Democracy the purpose of Forwarding scheme dsunion
but trick of designing politicians and an Infamous Sian
der intended only to divert the attention of the people from
their own departure from national principles.
ResotUed, That the principle avowed by the Supreme
Court of the United State and unanimously by our
late State Convention that neither Congress nor Terrific
rial Legislature possesses the power impair the
rights OF citizen of the United States take his slave
property into the Territories there hold and
enjoy the same, while the Territorial condition remains
meets cordial approval the true construction of the
Conttution of the United States
Resoved That Stephen A. Douglas is ignoring the prn-
cpe expounded by the Supreme in the bred Scott
case by which he was pledged to abide has only
ed false to his promises but his persistent advocacy of
law higher than the Constitution interpreted by that
gust has caused the unhappy divisions which
distract the Democratic party and the country.
ReSOred. That We recommend ] (leunent