The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1865-09-15
The Democratic Convcntion-Its Platform
md Candidates.
tFrom Nte Albany Argus, Sepiember 81


Tho proceedings of the Democratic Convent ton
arc before the people. We believe that thcy will
command tho approval of the masses, as they GER
tainly represent the opinions and reflect tho views
of the Democrats of the State. No convention was
ever held III the State more harmonious or united;
none eyer adjourned with such enthusiastic conf
dencC in victory.
The platform, rcitcrating the pledge Of the party
to lts tnme-honored principles, confronts tho I'M
mediate and pressing questions of the day with
spirit and courage: and lays hold of them with n
comprehensive and statesman-ko grasp. There
was no surrender OF any principle or policy of tho
past; but the Immediate work Of the convention
toraton of the aiicnatcd States State control over
the question Of suffrage, the subordinaton of tho
military to the civil rule the recognition Of the
obligation of the national debt, coupled with the
assertion of the principle Of equality in taxation,
continued adherence to the Monroe doctrine and
congratulation to the South OH the spirit in
civil war, including the abandonment OF slavery.
These are the subjects with which the resolutions
deal, and in regard to which they express the sem
| timents Of the Democracy of New York. The en-
dorscment Of the policy of President Johnson, in
regard to the restoration Of State authority, ia
strong without scryilty, and all the forcible
Tor its discrimination and reserve. Let our po-
Gtical opponents contest these positions, before
the people, i'll frank discussion, and VIC content
to abide the verdict
Three candidates upon the ticket are taken from
the ranks or the army. Major General Slocum
entered public life as Republican, having in q
contest with Alvord, of Syracuse, then protesscd
ton with the army, he became 4 warm supporter
of General Mcclellan, and his nomination was not
made until after very frank expression by him
OF concurrence i'll the Democratic policy (commu-
nicatcd i'll letter to General Green, Of 0nondaga)
and 4 declaration that it nominated he would re-
sign his command i'll the army, to meet, if neces
sary, the cxiscnGies of the canvass.
General Patrick, an officer in the regular army
has been little involved in tho politics of tho day;
but he voted for Douglas i'll 1860, and was devout
friend OF Mcclellan, and an ardent supporter of
the Democratic cause, despite of all adverse influ-
ence and "pressure." Colonel McNett represented
Erie in the Assembly of 1858, served with great
gallantry during the war, was wounded, losing an
arm, and should have been honored with ighcr
rank by the Government. Tho Democracy Of the
State will give him what reward s in their power.
The remaining seven nominations are taken
from civil life. Judges Brown and Grover are now
on the bcneh-uprisht and able men. Mr.. Robin
son, the present. comptroller, was nominated by
the convention he is able and honest
officer i'll place most difficult to fill; because his
views OF State policy are entirely Democratic; aud
because the points Of difference between him and
Democrats, upon national topics, have ceased to
exist John Van Burens brilliant talents arc too
well known to require alusion. The Office for
which he is designated is iii the line of his pro-
fcssion, and he will restore its auciont rcputn-
ton.
MIR. Armstrong; for canal commissioner, is n
merchant of this citv, interested i'll the traffic of
the canals, snd convcrsaEt with their wants. His
integrity and capacity are alike nnuucstoncd.
Mr.. Sweet stands high in his profession as an
engineer, and as an accomplished gentleman.
Mr.. Pcrrins nomination was tho reward of ardtl-
GUS labors rendered in past years to the Demo-
cratic cause.
This is Il representative ticket It embraces the
whole scope of the Dcmocracy--od men and
young. soldier and civilian, some who have at
times departed from the organization, and those
who have at all times adhered to it. But it is Il
single ticket, and represents single nterest-thc
Democracy of the future. It's election (by q ma
ofity numbered in tens of thousands) will inaugu-
rate new era, auspicous, we believe, of good
government, wise progress, and the permanent
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