Butte record. (Bidwell, Butte County, Cal.) 1853-1858, 1855-06-23
Bette Go. DemosratI, Convention.

Pursuant 10 a call OF the County Committee the del
egutea from he different pre- cnes Of Butte county met
IN Convention The Union House at Bidwell, June 10.
1855. Maj. John BidweA called 10 The Chsir, and
Geo. H. croselle appointed Secretary
On motion, Mrssrs. II. L. Jennings H. j. Morrison,
and Jas. s. Long, sppoinIed Committee On Gre
den;ials
On motion OF Judge Mccorkle, committee of FIVE
was appointed a. Con mi,tee Resolutions. The
committee consisted of sessrs. Wyman, McCorkle
Ever, onNe;ls and Dr.. Owens.
On motion of Mr. Ever, the present organization of
the Convention declared per nanent.
The Convention then adjourned TO meet a. the coui.
House Il. O'Clock, Pm.
SATURDAY, Juae 10, 2P.M
Convention me, pursuant to adjournment
The Committee on Credentials reported the follow
ing gentlemen as entitled seats in this Convention:
Bidwell-Geo Hess, r. J. Van Norden, Geo. IL Cros
eile. Owen Murphy.
Rock lslant-AlO1zo Gilman, James Chapman, J.
w. Jemhursnn
Fairfield bari W. woodman, John Lyle
Noun ain House-A }. Ho<g, t. Foley.
Halfway House-B.B. Bliyen, 5. A. Sherwood.
Wssndul,-W Y. Bliss.
tsssd'---A y Wymsn.
White Kock-Jales Uoons, James Cowel.
PROFESSIONALLY. : Long. : f. Hedges r. Gallger.
Halsonyiile-Geo. White, &. w. stevens.
Na.chrz K K. stevens e. Bassell.
EvansyIlle-Wm IN. Peacock, L. l.. Blake.
Rubisun's-J. Denl,
hnterprise-S.E LaGd, C. C. Evans, A. Shear.
Frencb's S.ora--J A. Van Norden. T. Il Price.
ii Dorado-Capt. Davis, Jackson Bean.
Pinne!'s Sare-J- ). Reoce.
Simmons StoSs-i. J. Morrison, DR. J. L. y. Oweu.
Cherukee-5Ohn Campbell J ). GLASS.
Bequeit's-M Pence. {. Baltimore
P0ters Bar-A. NJ. Connolly. J. NJ. Nash, A u hite
ha1lho.--S. Ever, u. a. Weed.
Neirs-J D. Polls
Chico-John Bianell J. ". McCorks
Jennngs'-H {. Jennings.
Butte Mills-E b. Nlson, Z. Bader.
FORK Vi bue-J J. MeekHus h burroughs,
kInkle's Raachz-J 5 Nance.
Dry Creek-L l. Buraham, j. c. Dalcomb.
sky b-h-Mr. hinbail.
Opnr-D q. Downer, r Bird, J. E. Read.
Johnsons RaHch-G. \. Turner. d. Weaver.
Observation-Disclosures Couples, who was empowered to
cast lies votes.
Mosquito Creek-B. Matthews.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the follow
Ing. which were read and adopted:
RESOLVED, That retain undiminished and unwa.
yerinE confidence in the great cardinal principles of
Democracy that We recognize in those principles the
rue ana unerIIng lights which have success sIlly
guided Us through every dark hour OF whether
IL war or IN peace, 10 present glorious position o;
individual lioeriy, prosperity and happiness, well
national greitnesa CONDITION unexampied in the his
tory o. The past and that only by firm support OF
these uniylug principles nestimabe blessings
be Manufactured for the present AID secured for the
GalUre.
RESOLVED, That il reforms be necessary IN the ad-
minlstratlun either OF state or National Govern
menls, Wa can lock with confidence for lie correction
oi whatever abuse Uf any may be found 10 exist.
only TO those who openly advocate and support ;he
principles OF Democracy-prinoiples which have raised
US 10 the proud emint nco which We now eliov-,hc
model Republic o. the world.
RgsoLysD Thai the secret political organizations re.
Gently formed throughout the Unted States. commonly
known as Know Nothing Wgwams" administer nls
Oaths which are Incompatible with the duties OF good
citizen and snbyersive % the jusiicsprono-
eng anihenas against Slavery The Morrill, and euO-
giving at the South-iavoring Prohibitory Liquor
Law ut point and deioIncIng II at another-ady O-
eating no gel ersi political priucil les or governmental
policy, but having merely for their object the political
fO crpuon OF men on account OF their religious opin-
hons and OF their places OF nitvity-ure atdemocr tic
and in direct violation OF the spirit Declaration
Independence, our Constitution, and of The rights OF
man.
RESOLVED, That although errors and decisions may
iul time seemingly presailthough inlolerant perse
Cutting and darkness loving Know NuihiBgisin may oh
tain partial ana temporary succ eshouh boilion-
isi hiay rear lis hnfid front and threaten the dissoi-
lion OF the union4nd though Inc thousand ether isms
Of Ire dHSthe lemate o,s hnCts OF ancient fedtrai-
i-m-a aniagonis'ic TO Demoeracy--Inay combine Tor
lis overthrow, we yet entertain full and everabiing
faith 10 The political honesty the caab;itY OF selguy.
aud the heart sound democratic feelings and
sentiments ui the great mass Of the people throughout
the American Onion and thai they will UNTOLD now
and forever one and insepara5e, Liberty, Union and
Democracy.
REsoLvEo, That no Delegate be allowed a voice in
lhis Convention w'O is member of the order of Know
Nothings, any other secret political organization
ana that If there be any such they be requested TO re-
tire; and that any man whose shall be put in
nomination for any Office, is requested 10 pledge his
word OF honor III person, before this Convention thai
he Is moi member OF any political organization
RESOLVED, That The faithful. able and uninpeacha.
Die manner IN which the Hon Thomas Wells fulfilled
his duties as rePresen'a'. We of the people uf Butte
county in the last Legislature entities him 10 the COM
menddiion Of his constituents
RESOLVED. Iht the majority of the deleratas an
pointed % attend the state Convention shall have tile
power to cast the entire vote Of the county.
The Convention then proceeded to elec, delegates to
The sta,e Convention, whercupon J. ". McCorsle, W
Sexton, Maj. John Bidwell, DR.. John Stockton. and
\. D. Plum, were chosen such delegates
On motion, the Convention then proceeded to bero,
Fl Member Of Assembly. The Chair appointed az
Tellers, Messrs. Ever and Jennings who declared the
following result: