The weekly clarion., 1872-09-12
The Louisiana Delegation with
draw and the body sasl iOurns
T4 IN A FOG.
THE PLArFoRM.

Whereas, A frequent recurrence to first
principles and eternal vigilance against
abuses are the wisest provisions tor liberty,
which is the source of progress and fidelity
60 our constitutional system-is the om.y
protection for either; therefore,
Resolved. That the original basis OF our
whole political structure i consent in every
part thereof. The people OF EACH state
voluntarily created their state, anu the
States voluntarily formed the Union. Each
State provided, by its written Constitution,
for everything "A State should do Tor the
protection of life, liberty and property
within it, and each State Jointly with the
Others provided a federal Union for foreign
and interstate relations.
Resolved, 2. That all government powers,
whether State or federal, are trust powers
coming from the people of each State, and
that they are limited TO the written letter
of the Constitution and the laws passed IN
pursuance of il, which powers must be eN-
ercised in the utmost good faith. the Con-
stitution itself providing in what manner
they may be altered and amended.
Resolved, 3. That the interests of labor
and capital should not be permitted to con-
fict, but should be hamonized by judicious
legislation. While such conflict continues,
labor which is the parent of wealth, is en-
titled TO paramount consideration.
Resolved, 4. That we proclaim to the
world that principle Is to be preferred 20
power; that the Democratic party Is held
together by the cohesion of time hOnored
principles, which they will never surrender
in exchange for all the offices which the
President can confer. The pangs OF minor
titles are doubtless eXcruciating, but we
banner inscribed with our principles rather
than an almighty and everlasting majority
purchased by their abandonment.
Resolved, ). That, having been betrayed
at Baltimore in false creed and false lead
ership by the convention, we repudiate both
and appeal TO the people to approve our
platform, and to rally to the polls, support
the true platform and candidates who en-
body it.
Charles OConnOr was nominated for
the Presidency and sent despatch per
emptorily declining to accept.
John Quincy Adams sent the follow
ing telegram:
QUINCY, Mass, September ..
To Col. Blanton Duncan, Louisville:
| will gladly serve as Vice-Presdent with
O'ConnOr, but will accept nothing else I;
O'Conner must positively stand.
JNO. QUINCY ADAMS.
After the declenson of O'Conmor, the
louisiana delegation Withdrew for the
causes set forth in the following commu-
nication:
The following is the communication IN
full presented by the Louisiana delegation
to the National Democratic Convention:
1t came on us as an Inspiration that Chas.
O'Connor and John Q. Adams might save
the Republic Mr.. O'Connor has refused to
be our standard bearer. History must pass
on his reasons With profound regret we
have heard epithets applied to him by mem
bers of the Convention since his absolute
declination has been made known, which
could only properly be applied to the basest
of men. Hypocrisy ana cowardce were
attributed to HIM
We believe that the last hope Of the re-
public rested with this convention. To Us
it is matter of utter Indifference whether
Grant or Greeley succeeds. With sad hearts
we foresee the death of Democratic princi-
pies and republican government. Let MS
pray to God that the impending revolution
may be without blood. We came here In
the spirit Of fraternity. and in that spirit
we part from the majority of you The
before the denunciations Of Mr..
O'Connor were uttered had not i'm our opin-
ion exhausted all becoming means OF pre-
vailing on him to accept the distinguished
honor rendered him.
Gentlemen, we leave YOU with the pain
ful conviction that we can no longer serve
our common country, our State, or our
principles by remaining with you
l.. SCULLY,
Signed: e. G. KELLEY.
On behalf of the delegation from Lou
isiana.
The Convention adjourned without
making any other nomination, but APP
pointed committee to wait ON O'Connor
and beg him ''to stand"-but if he does
stand" he will assuredly fall.