The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-18

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y,,oosl Democratic Convention to meet in this city in
jane next
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
ne democratic State convention of California mel al
s.crsnsnO on The 5th utmo and adjourned on the fh
poo NJ NandeyiIs was elected president Of the
lion by unanimous vote Mr. Accorke, from the com
,nlttee on resolutions, reported as follows;
whereas The prosperity and progress Of the United
s,as have resulted il great degree from The principles
ADD action Of me democratic paryi and whereas me
preservation and PervuAton Of those principles are essen
A 10 the security Of liberty and thentegry OF the Union
~ these Staes ID is therefore, citing and proper that the
cardinal principles Of the democratic party by The inia
encs Of which county has advanced WITH sGeh unpar
aleled rapidy power add greatness should be Clearly
~ srb no, only 10 guide the party In lie future action,
but 10 exhibit the wisdom the patriotism and The exalted
love OF liberty ia is broadcast sense Of The aSrous
founders Of our faith; therefore,
Re,oa Thai NC insrrbe on our banner the following
principles Of our political faith which proclaimed by
the Immortal Jefferson sustained and enforced by The Illus
troas Jackson and which have been adhered to oy the
friends Of liberty and humanity 70 the presen period to
wit:
will 81 lie people may he carried out
Equal justice ali men Of whatever State or persua-
sion religious or political
Strict accountability and rigid accountability in all TIE
dFuuF
o secure which we are in favor Of the prompt arraign
ment and Punishment Of all public effects convicted Of
peculauon
value OF gold and silver that honest Industry may receive
lis lust reward and the general Interests OF the country be
secured and permanently established.
Universal sutfage, unrestricted b. property qualhca-
tons that every citizen may enjoy the highest psrogatiye
efA freeman On the basis Of his manhood, and not Of his
property
anFlt
tied by national constitution after reaching ~the land
Of the hee and the home of the oppressed
The support OF the State governments in all their rights
as the most competent administrations for oGr domestic
concerns and the surest balwarks against sntrepabcan
tendencies.
The preservation of the general government in its whole
constitutional ylgor, the sheetanchor OF al
home and safety abroad.
Jealous Of the right Of election by the people,
and prompt and exemplary punishment Of all frauds upon
the elective franchise
Absolute acouiescence in the decisions Of the majority
the vital principle Of republics; from which there no ap
peal but to forcethe vital principle and immediate parent
Of despotism.
JnpTsal education and the prompt arraignment Of all
ABUSES at the bar OF public reason.
The honest payment of debts and TIE sacred pres
eryetiou Of the public faith.
Frseiom Of religion, freedom of the press freedom Of
person. under the protection Of the hatsGs corpus and trial
by juries mpariially selected.
That although democrats may have differed in opinion
upon the espeeiency OF the Missouri Compromise yet, as
that question bygone issue ready to resist
It's restoration inexpedient and unwse and recognise in
the principle Of popular sovereignty as embraced in the
of 1880 and the Baltimore platform
Of 1852 and subsequently boded 10 the
bill The great Issue before the American people
this tmc and win cherish and maintain such principle
the sheeanehor Of our hopes and viii uphold IL the
only means of perpeuatng government through
all time 10 come
The prompt construction of the Atlantic and Pacific rail-
road and of accomplishing this great result
appropriation By the general government OF land su
Gent 10 secure its speedy completion
We in favor Of "Union and Liberty and forever
one and inseparable' aH....
We demand OF the general government the prompt
structon Of the necessary Publications upon this TO
afford protection 10 the great interests of this State the
establishment Of Uniied States arsenal with such sup
plies and munitions Of will enable the citizens Of
tins State 70 protect themselves against Indian aggresons
or foreign invasion.
We opposed to all secret political organizations r.
gardng them subversve of the great principles upon
which institutions based and dangerous 70 lib
ery. We are opposed TO that party falsely called Amer
ican) which reclesy assas the sacred rights Of con
sciences proscribes natuaized American citizens assas
all the great doctrines secured by the heros Of the reYo
luton, and established by the wisdom and patriotism Of
ihe founders Of the republic and JET hyPocdcay pro-
sses attachment Ito The purer DAYS Of the republic and in
woke The spirit Of herois patriotism and virtue that pre-
Pi'sed the revolution and declare that Americans shall
rule America
We opposed to all sectional organizations the forma-
ton Of parties upon geographical divisions and the agia
uon OF the question Of slavery.
Re'o'reS That approve Of The principles and policy
o. The administration Of President Pierce and urge their
adoption and enforcement upon all succeeding Adnistra
tons
Re'otred That in favor Of the most liberal APP
preparation by the general government OF the public lands
an California for the benefit Of actual settlers and that the
same should be donated TO said settlers in limited quanti
us and hat we In favor Of protecting the actual
uer IN All bis just equitable and legal right
heioted That IN common with large majority OF the
people Of CALIFORNIA; the members Of this convention have
uhoounded confidence in TN. integrity great ability ster
ing democracy and ardent devotion country OF the Hon
James Buchanan Of Peppsy ysna; that have for
sousn the distinguished services by him rendered Sec
eay Of State under the lamented Polk during the
% Ae1ico which resulted in the acquisition Of the terri
oI We nov occupy have failed appreciate his
atess bearing and Discreet action minister TO
nat britain during the discussion Of questions highly
to the interests well the honor Of his
Wy therefore, belt
hs'oeed That The members Of this convention in
pressing cur Srdeut desire for the nomination and rium
Poant election Of the Hon. James Buchanan President
me nited States do but give utterance 20 the wishes
California =.
ko1ad That the delegates elected by this convention
70 democratic National Convention be- and they
instructed that II i the earnest and unanimous de-
ue OF We democracy Of the State of California that the
ohaon Tor President Of the United States shall be
E'sn p The Hon. James Buchanan Of PENNSYLVANIA
mat The democratic party still adheres 10 that
- Nuleh mas already filed mountains with hardy
prosperous miners and bs up for our State that pros
10y Wnen has 80 wonderfully marked her brief his
y tne miners belong the regulation Of the mines.
CO 1aoske moved that The platform without The r,so-
uuOns o. Instructions Be unanimously adopted The ayes
And noes were taken and the platform was unanmousv
adopted amid great applause
Mr. hsioney offered the following resolution which was
adopted: '"''4