The Nevada journal., 1852-01-10

~lne ueleRates appointed 10 the Dem-
ocratic County Convention mel pursuant
to call of the Democratic Central Com
mittee, at the court house, Nevada city,
January Sth, 1852.
| The Convention was organised by ap-
pointing Hon. Moses F. Holt Chairman,
and T. II. Rolfe Secretary
The delegates then presented their
credentials and took their seals as men,
bers of the Convention.
On motion of VIM. II. Endicott,
Resolved, That each precinct repre-
resented be entitled to four votes.
On motion of E. w Roberts,
Resoiued That committee of FIVE be
appointed by the chair, to draft resolu-
tions expressive of the sense Of this Con-
ven ion.
The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed said committee: Nessrs. +. W.
Roberts Jas : Mann, w. S Patterson,
T. ]. Andrews, and j r Mcdonnell.
MIR + W Roberts from the commit
tee appointed to draft resolutions, re-
ported the following which after b ing
discussed, were opted separately
ReSotued, That we urge upon the De.
mocracy of Nevada county. energy, de-
termination, and activity in the APP
preaching Presidential canvass; that
we unfurl our ancient Democratic ban
ner, inscribed with the principles of
equal rights, equal laws, equal and ex-
act Justice to all men, exclusive priyi-
! leges to none.
| Resolved, That we recommend to the
State Convention, the appointment OF
no person as IL delegate to the National
Convention, who is not permanent resi-
dent of California, and identified with
her great interests
Resolved, That as portion Of the
mining community of California, we
simply request of the State Legislature
and Of Congress, that they ''let us alone
Resolred, That in Stephen A. Doug
lass of LIMOS, we recognise a statesman
worthy of the confidence of the Democ-
racy Of the Union, and of the high posi-
ton which he holds in the councils OF
the nation--and that, having full cons
fidence in his talents, integrity, patriot
ism, and political rectitude, we recon-.
mend him as a suitable candidate for
the Presidential nomination.
Resolved, That we recommend Howell
Cobb, of Georgia, as suitable candi.
date for the Vice Presidency.
Resoiued, That our delegates to the
State Convention be instructed to cast
their whole vote by the minority Of
their number present.
On motion, the Convention proceeded
to the election OF delegates to the State
Convention, to be held at the.s at of
government, February 2Sd, 1852.
Tne following gentlemen we elected
delegates: Messrs. James Walsh, VIM
Il. Lyons, E W. Roberts, J. r. McCon-
nell, W. s, Patterson, Aros T. Laird,
I. J. Andrews, VIM. Boutwell,, w. J.
Knox, VIM NJ. Beard, Iaaac Heath, w.
II. Endicott, Jas. 5. Mann. John Wads-
worth.
On motion of Mr.. Roberts,
Resol ed, That in case of the inabili-
ty of any delegate from. this county to
attend the State Convention he be en-
powered to appoint a sub titute; and
that the delegates present from this
county, in case of vacancies, be empow-
cred to cast the full vote to which the
county is entitled.
On motion, Resolred, That the pro-
ceedings of this Convention be publish
ed in the Nevada Journal and the Sac.
ramento Times and Transcript.
The Convention then adjourned,
MOSES + HOLT, Chairman
I. II. RoLrE, Secretary.