The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-25
Political intelligence.
rHr DnxooRAr1c STATE CONVENT

THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
The Democratic State Convention assemble q
| element sprung upon the Frederick and anti-Bro
derrick factions, which finally resulted in split
and the holding OF separate conventions by the two
| sections. a
The anti Broderick wing met and organized, and
after the transaction or some preliminary business
nominated J. W. Denver, of Trinity county, and p.
W. Herbert, Of Mariposa, IS their candidates for
! Congress. The convention then adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions when, after number Of speeches
| had been made, it adjourned sine die:-
Resolved, by the Democratic Convention assembled,
That view the construction Of the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad Of the most important matters for the
welfare Of common country that has agtated the
public mind since the formation Of national govern
ment And but echo the sentiments of nine tenths
of the people of California when declare that the
Congress Of the United States should do AL and every
thing consistent with the constitution in aiding the
mencement and completion Of the same.
! Resolved That while we review the oft expressed
ton to actual Settlers in limited quantities. Of the pub
lie domain nevertheless believe and recommend that
liberal donations should DO made in accordance with the
M to aid IL ,n q ses
national work Of the age the building Of the Atlantic anu
Resolved That we most cordially approve and sustain
e passage Of the Nebraska b and the vote
Of principle that should have enlisted in its favo
every true lover Of republican principles and we only re
greet that among the Of those who opposed it,
passage notice few who claim to be democrats.
Resolved, That We re assert and maintain the prnc
1882 and endorse to the fullest extent the admins
| trat'on Of Gen. Frank Pierce.
The Broderick wing re.assembled on the 10th
After organizing. committee OF conference was
appointed TO confer with the seeding delegates an
settle oil difficulties The committee reported that
they could not como to any arrangement, when
they were discharged. The convention then pro-
ceeded to nominate candidates for Congress. On
AcDougal were unanimously re nominated by accla-
nation. The following resolutions were adopted,
and after the transaction Of some other business the
convention adjourned sine de-
Resolved That the true interests of the State demand
that the public lands be sposed Of 10 limited quantities
to actual settlers and that it is unwse to adopt any
but 4 the .ams time We cherish right s.
the that citizen aha be protected BY
Law to the fullest extent in bis person and property:
Resolved, That the and speedy method of
developing the of the ssts promoting indus
try and slsvatng ciey, 10 to encourage BY enscment
in limited quantities by actual settlers and Of gnaran
teeng 70 such settlers the value Of al Improvements
Resolved That the democratic party chsrishes among
ths best features In the constitution Of this STATE those
which protect the laborer from degradation and oppres
ston that special legislation, and particularly the
formation of special c6fporatons is at all times danger
Gus; and that general incorporation laws, while they
associated capital should not allow the irresponsible
contraction Of debts or = monopoly Of privlsfes
ali exist IN
the people, and that the constitution and laws but
the expressions of popular will therefore deprecate
any change Of the constitution of this state, other than
~ amendments, until such an amendment al sll have
been incorpoted In it. shall guarantee to the people
vision shall % submitted to the people for their radca-
Resolved That the increasing permanent population Of
this State demands complete organization OF our
common school system under such cnactments a. will
best the property Of the state set apart BY the
constitution for the purpose and apply the
cusvely TO such system Of education for the children
Of the state win make them Independent and inte
Resolved That in the Democratic state Convention
hereafter TO be held in this state each county shall be
two hundred votes east AZ the cleo
tion preceding the time OF holding the convention
taking the highest vote cast for any state officer and
votes.
Resolved That rc-anirm the resolution adopted By
the Democratic state Convention Of June, 1882 70 wit
That we view the project Of railroad from the Atut,
States the Pacific Ocean measure Of great impor
bonds Of the American Union that It win not only con
meet the various local iutercss Of the country bat will
give US the s s q ge share Of the ss and
power with other nations; tn 1t recommend to
delgatesin Congress to use every exertion in their
Resolved further, That one OF the cardinal principles
in the usages and practice Of the democratic party for
opinion upon questions Of party policy, expedency,
TO be settled by convention, OF the
party for that purpose assembled and that st such con-
ventions or caucuses majority shall rule, and that II
y the duty Of every democrat cheerfuy TO submit
decision Of such questions thus made and that any vo
hton or departure from the usage subversvs OF party
organisation and destructive Of the harmony dan
gerous to the success Of the party.
Resolved, Tina. cordially approve and endorse the
resolutions adopted BY The Democratic National Conven
ton, assembled ct Baltimore, which nominated Hon.
Franklin Pierce for the Presidency
THE WING STATE CONVENTION.
This body assembled at Sacramento On thu 95tb
Of July, and nominated George w. Bowie OF Co.
lusa, and Calhoun Benham, Of San Francisco, a,
their candidates for Congress. The .procse iings
lutions were adopted
Resolved, That the wings OF California, In common
with the wings OF the Unon regard the budinr OF the
Atlantic and Pacihc Railroad of paramount national
Importance believing its construction sreng and
perpetuA the bond linking this continent together
marveliousy increases the general prosperity, and for
ever removes from this immense travel all and every
daugerrendcrng secure the lives Of myriads and the
immense property which win pass over its linesdemand
the Congress of the United States and every branch
OF the general government that instant action which
bles, ing vast ami mmessurable 10 and ever,
Il, 1900 -oa. u. 49,