The Placer herald., 1856-04-26
DEMOCPATIC PLATFORM.

DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
ADOPTED AT THE STATE CONVENTION, HELD AT Sac
RANENTo CITY. MARCH 5TH 1856.
WHEREAS, The pros perty and progress OF the
United States have resulted in great degreefronl
the principles and action Of the Democratic party.
Had actereaS The preservation and perpetuation
Of those principles are essential TO the security Of
liberty, and the integrity of the union Of these
States, il is therefore, fitting and proper that the
cardinal principles of the Democratic party, by
the influence Of which our country has advanced
with such unparalleled rapidity 10 power and
greatness should be clearly set forth. not only to
guide the party in its future action. but to exhibit
the wisdom, the patriotism. and the exalted love
of liberty in its broadest sense Of the illusrious
ofunders Of our faith. Therefore
ReS0ircd, That we inscrbe our banner the
| following principles of our political faith, which
were proclaimed by the immortal Jefferson, sus-
! tanned and enforced by the ilustrious jackson.
and which have been adhered TO by the friends Of
liberty and humanity to the present period, to-wit:
strict construction oil the Constitution, that
! thG honest will Of the people may be carried out.
| Equal justice to all men, Of whatever State or
/ persuasion, religious or political.
Strict economy and rigid accountability in all
/ the Departments Of Government
To secure which we are in favor of the prompt
arraignment and punishment of all public officers
convicted Of pcculaton.
An undertaking adherence 10 the universal
standard of value Of gold and silver. that honest
/
crul interests Of the country be securely and per-
| mancntiy established.
Unirfysal suffrage, unrestricted by property
| qualifications, that every citizen may ENJOY the
! highest prcrogativc Of u freeman, on the basis OF
/ his manhood, and not of his property.
L1dcf0i naturalization lars. that the oppressed
of every nation may speedily secure the blessings
of liberty guaranteed by our national Consttu-
ton, after reaching "the land Of the free and
home Of the oppressed"
The support of the State Government in all
their rights as the most competent administrations
for domestic concerns, and the surest Dulwarks
against anti republican tendencies
The preservation Of the General Government in
its whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet anchor
Of our peace at home and safety abroad.
A Jealous care Of the right Of election by the
people, aud prompt and exemplary punishment of
all frauds upon the elective franchise.
Absolute acquiescence in the decisions Of The
majority. the vital principle Of republics, from
which there is no appeal but to force, the vital
principle aud immediate parent of despotism.
LniDcySal education, aud the prompt arraign-
ment Of all abuses at the lar Of public reason
The honest payment of our debts. and the sa-
cred preservation of the public faith,
Freedom of religion, freedom of the press, free
dom of person, under the protection of the hdbeas
corpus. and tried hy iures impartially selected.
That although Democrats.may have differed in
opinions upon the cXpediency of the Mssoari
Compromise, yet rs that question is now by-gonc
issue, We are ready to resist its restoration as in
cXpedient aud unWlse, and recognize in TIE prin-
cple OF popular sovereignty as embraced in
the Compromise Measures OF 1850. and the Balti
more platform of 1852, and subsequently embed
led in the Kansas Nebraska bill, as the one great
issue before the American people at this time;
and we will cherish and maintain such princple
as the sheetanchor Of our hopes, and will uphold
it as the only sure means OF pcrpetuating our
government through all time to come
The prompt construction of the Atlantic and
Pacific Railroad. And, as means of accomplish
ing this great result. an appropriation by the
General Government ot land sufficient ~ sccure
Its speedy completion.
We are in favor Of Union and Liberty, now
and forever, one and inseparablc."
We demand of the General Government the
prompt construction Of the necessary Notifications
upon this coast. to afford protection to the great
interests of this State. The establishment of IL
United States Arsenal. with such supplies and mu-
nitons OF war as will enable the citizens of this
State 10 protect themselves against Indian aggres-
sons foreign invasons
We are opposed to all secret political organiza-
tions, regarding them as snbversive Of the great
principles upon which our Institutions are based,
and dangerous to liberty. We are opposed to that
party ialScly called American) which recklessy
assails the sacred rights CT conscience proscrbes
naturalizcd American citizens. assals all the
great doctrines secured by the hcrosm of the rev.
| olution, and established by the wisdom and pa
troism Of the founders Of the Republic; and yet.
hypocrticay profess attachment "to the purcr
days of the Republic, and invoke the spirit of
heroism, patriotism and virtue that precipitated
the Revolutions" and declare that "Americans
shall rule America"
We are opposed to all sectional anzations--
the formation OF parties upon geographical dvi-
sions, and the agitation Of the question of slavery.
Resoleed, That we approve of the principles
and policy Of the Administration of President
Pierce. and urge their adoption and enforcement
upon alt succeeding Administrations
ReSolred That We are in favor Of the most lib
cral appropriation by the General Government, of
the public lands in California, for the benefit of
actual settlers in limited quantities: and that we
in favor Of protecting the actual settler in all
his just equitable and legal rights.
ResoiUed, That in common with a large major
ity of the people Of California. the members of
this Convention have unhounded confidence in the
integrity, great ability, sterling Democracy and
ardent devotion to country, Of the Hon. JAMES
! BUCHANAN. of Pennsylvania; that we have not
forgotten the distinguished services by him rem
dered as Secretary of State. under the lamcntel
Polk, during the war with Mexico, which resulted,
in the acquisition of the territory we now occupy>
nor have we failed to appreciate his fearless bear
ing and discreet action as our Minister TO Groa4
Britain during the discussion Of questions highly
important to the interests as well as the honor of
his country therefore be it
ReS0iUed, That the mcmbecs Of this Convention
in expressing our ardent desire for the nomination
and triumphant election of the Hon. James Ru-
chanan President Of The tnted States do buc
tive uttcranco to the %ishes of an immense ma
jority Of the Democracy Of the State Of California;
ONEMASONRYA AND CUTYING.
TEVIIE undersigned are prepared to erect a
NJ fire proof hnildings OF stone in sub 81 q
! stantial and durable manner, and on rea- W
sonabie terms. JACOB GIBSON Il BROS
| Refers TO the following Gentlemen residing in
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