Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-08-23
psmocratic Club, No. l

..,oont TO caii puoi's'
a n,oc.acy Of the precinct oil Volcano
t.aSed J at MahOncy Hail. Monday even
A's Elmo was called to order by p. c.
nF NV on whose motion A. NJ. Ballard
t''Vr 70 the Chair. r. A. Springer was
[.en Secretary. .., !, ,ho man,
F" Ao organization of a Democratic
.aoo the Chair appointed Messrs.
p,rtor and Tebbs a committee to draft
,.i,otion. Bylaws, &c, for the gov
[n,,t Of the Club
|. motion, the Chair designated Aessrs.
lanes and Lunney a committee to re-
,,j permanent officers of the Club.
N, l. committee to draft a Constitution,
,,de their report, which was slightly
land afterwards unanimously adopt
4. follows;
nrrr ARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
names are hereunto subscribed. demo
e NIo i..in, thai the political cause to which we
t,1 has been injured through want OF
a',,,a a'~'u and that the defeat of our party last
nl".'.i,iv attributable to the want of con-
s,,,ion V@ Hereby form ourselves into demo-
eu '@,,;otion. @'.ti for the purpose of disseminating
!. u ;nfornatlon. to inculcate our principles,
nCa, bettcr acquainted with those who are OF
NIi,i.ol faith. to produce concord, and unite all
pO,,,s ~ of the democratic family, aud, through
'nioo 10 ensure the predominance of our
/ .nies aa, and the supremacy of our party. To
.1d ,ee now connect ourselves, and declare our
[.mton TO be as follows:
CONSTITUTION.
Democratic Club is formed in the
of Volcano. for political purposes, having
[ i, obisct the success of the democratic cause,
I..omination Of democratic principles and the
LIAM of democrats to all Offices in the gift of the
Eple
4 democratic Club No !.
|,sr IlI-The Constitution Of the United States
A of tbe State Of California, the Democratic Ma
'rsl Platform. and that of this State, are at all
Il. /, be the guide of members of the club No
f,,o If action will be admitted that shall inter
\ with either of these landmarks of the democ-
h, but at all times they shall be advocated and
ti,inel. and all the measures and proceedings
n be in accordance with them.
Ian W.-The Democratic Platform, embracing
.,f.. .l.a4 eknnll oil rant lofnn-
lt and fully setting forth all the objects best cal
Iatei to preserve and to protect the Union, and
rpeuate those rules and laws which will ensure
N greatest good to the greatest number, are
|d unon to,express all that would otherwise be
reSlry in this constitution.
AFL Y.-No test Of religion; no accident OF
HI no superior merit of education, or personal
aBm4nt and no iustifcations whatever other
n thosa of manhood personal respectahility and
gihI.tg Of citizenship, shall be necessary to be-
ne q member Of this club.
Arr lI-Thc officers of the club shall consist
o president two vice presidents, two secretaries
ie esrcdriiug and the other corresponding see
arf treasurer, steward. and an executive
lmireo Of FIVE members.
im y |ll.-These various officers shall discharge
iges incident to thsee oilices-the president
siding at all meetings; but in his absence the
lr be occupied by one Of the vice presidents.
: executive committee shall make all arrange
Of ucedia for political contests. devise and ar
gc measures Of safety and generally have charge
every thing necessary To ensure democratic sue
= The seward shall have charge of the club
m and effects Of the club.
iT Vlll.-No subjects other than those of po-
acWHcter shall he considered or entertained
ih' club, and no addresses. debates motions or
lIaions that do not strictly relate TO the politi
interests Of the democratic party, shall at any
e be submitted
mr. A.-This constitution shall not be altered
tn' by two-hird vote Of those present and
1s and then only after the alteration has been
m'ted and laid over to n second meeting.