Year: 1859

Speaking Of the Presidential contest Of ne xt year,
and the issues likely to grow out of it, the Plaque
mine Magnolia--a sterling Democratic sheet--of
the 10th inst has some very sound and judicous
observations. Assuming that the +" election will be
the cause OF much contention and excitement, and
possibly the cause Of dissolution of this Union -
that the election of Black Republican would be
sufficient cause for dissouton: - that even with
friendly Executive 81 it is with difficulty that the
South can protect her property from the aggres-
sion Of Northern fanatics;" and that with an Abo-
1ton President the borders of the Southern States
would be constantly invaded, the slaves excited to


nsurrection and the laws passed for the protection
Of slave property repealed, and in fact the South
could then only expect continued actsof aggres-
sion to which an Independent people conld not
possibly submit Our respected IbervilIe cotem-
porary proceeds to argue in favor Of an united
South for selfprotection, and points out the only
practical way in which perfect union and harmony
can be secured We will now present the proposi.
ton Of the Magnolia in its own words:


There is but one remedy left, and that is the
united action OF those who oppose the Black Re-
publicans, so that National candidate may again
be elected President. To this end old party differ
ences should be laid aside and every one opposing
the Abotionists should unite upon one candidate
and elect him. There should be no opposition
especially when 80 much depends upon the unity
of action In selecting the delegates to the Charles
ton Convention no party line should exist; every
one regardless Of party association, should unite
in choosing those delegates, as well in all other
political arrangements for the benefit of the South
The Opposition will have no candidate for the Presi-
dency: they will then be obliged to support the
Democratic candidate, or favor the Black Republi-
cans. Hwould then be ungenerous, and not for the
interest of the Democratic party not to allow them
to participate in our primary Democratic coayen-
hQ p.tn of
in the Charleston Convention. Although Demo-
Gratis may have cause to disagree with members of
the American party in regard to matters Of local
interest, STILL when the existence of the Union is
threatened, they could well unite around the same
political standard, and struggle together for the
| rights of their immediate section of country.
| The above enuncates true and patriotic doctrine.
| 1t proposes to meet an approaching emergency in
| the only proper way. In the momentous crisis
which is rapidly drawing nigh there should be but
one party, one voice and one action at the South


and all should be enabled to strike for home rights
| home honor and home safety, without any regard
to former political differences or considerations.
| We are all alike interested. There can be no


party dividing line. If the South is to be ruined,
| the erstwhile opponents Of the Democracy will be
| destroyed with the dominant party; and if the
South is to be saved. every man, woman and child
| making up the aggregate of our population will


participate in the benefits and blessings resulting


therefrom. Hence, it follows as natural conse


quence that to show united front to our sectional


enemies, the whole people of the South should be


represented in the Charleston Convention, and tha,


all should be allowed to take part through legit


matey appointed delegates, i'll the selection of a
candidate for the Presidency, in whose behalf q
| fight can be made on great, vital, practical prn


ciple, which will eventuate in triumph which will


secure us plainly defined constitutional rights


Or if that be denied us, will make broadly apparen


the important truth that we are sojourning in


house of relentless enemies instead of q temple o
| brethren.


The highest authority known to humanity says


IA house divided against itself cannot stand


An united South can stand alone, and becom,
| great, prosperous and powerful, honored abroad


and sustained by the love and veneration, and


strong and stout hearts, of its citizens at home


divided South can accomplish nothing of the sort


1t would become prey to factions at home, which


would naturally result in its becoming the spoil Of


Northern or European oppressors. To avoid this


sad state of affairs and important preliminary
step towards securing the vital object aimed at


we earnestly hope the wise proposition of the
| Plaquemines Magnolia will meet with considera


ton that shall be universally favorable in its char
| acter.