The Placer herald., 1856-09-06

his well known zeal in behalf Of the Democratic
party, has induced me to favor his nomination.
Yours, &c, VIM. A. JOHNSON
Democratic Meeting.
Pursuant to notice meeting Of the De-
mocracy of Yankee Jim's was held on the
Goth inst, for the purpose of forming De
mocratic Club. Whereupon Col. William
Mcclure was called to the Chair, and A. p.
X. Stafford appointed Secretary.
The Chairman stated the object of the
meeting, and on motion, a committee of
three, consisting of T. Sherman, VIM. Duck
and G. w. Donley, were appointed to draft
a Constitution and Bylaws and recommend
permanent officers for the Club.
The committee presented the Constitution
and Bylaws which were unanimously adopt
ed The following gentlemen were recon-
mended and unanimously elected permanent
officers:
Col. w. Mcclure, Presidents; L. w. Stoner,
Vice President; A. p. X Stafford, Recording
Secretary; A. Wikeson, Corresponding Sec
retary; David Orr, Treasurer.
On motion, committee of three, consist
ing of Messrs. Lasalle, Sherman and DUNCAN,
were appointed to procure room for the
use of the Club. On motion, the meeting
adjourned to Saturday evening, the 30th inst.
WIN. MCCLURE, President.
A. 2. X SAFFoRD, Secretary.
The Democrats of Iowa Ilill held their
primary election on Saturday. Aug. 80, and,
ater selecting Messrs. Smith, Makins, Kava-
naugh, Watson, Colgan, Megonige, Powers,
and MDaniel, as delegates TO attend the coun
ty Convention, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
Resolued. That the Democracy of Iowa Hill re-
cognize and affirm the duty and necessity of main
tanning the sovereignty of the people. of the rights
of the state and the integrity of the Union as the
fundamental ideas which gave birth to the Demo
cratic organization; and whose continuance and
mantainance is indispensable to the successful
tulGllment Of our country smission.
Resolved, That all those great measures of ma
tonal policy that lay at the foundation of the
wealth, and the happiness. and the prosperity of
this great conederacy are measures that were or
iginated and brought about by the forest gbt
gy and perseverance, of the Democratic party.
Res0ired That the people of California have
no other hope or guarantee for the commence
ment and construction of that gr at nat onal work
the Atlantic and Pacific Railaoad. except in the
continued ascendancy of the Democratic party.
Resoired, That we hail with honest pride the
nomination of JAM S BUCHANAN and J. c.
BRECKENRIDGE, as President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States-that in them we have
statesmen worthy the support Of every Democrat
and of every true national man throughout the
Union-and Statesmen qualified to occupy with
honor to the nation. those seats that have been ad
orned by their iilusrious predecessors.
Mr. VIM. WELSH. on leave, introduced the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions, which were
adopted
WHEREAS. 1t is the right as it is also the duty of
tina People quietly to assemble together and
give an expression of opinion. whereby their
interests may be promoted aud the credit Of the
State kept untarnsbed. Therefore be it.
Resolred Th9P T. liEnpnnT one 76T Of f ar RGG Rb
nnsi4f~- &" winch The people ofCaifornia placed
him)and now. in our opinion. should resign his
place as Representatve-and he no longer u re-
proach to the fair fame of our State
Resoiced, That we have full confidence in the
integrity. honesty and qualifications ofex-Senator
GwIN-and would therefore recommend him to
the fay vOrable consideration Of our next Legisla-
ture for one OF the two Senators to be elected.
The s f. Herald combats the idea that
the rule of Walker in Nicaragua is about 10
be forcibly ended, or is in any real danger
from the combinations against him, and
gives good reasons for the position.
TRIAL OF DAVID s. TERRY.-The evidence
taken at the trial before the Vigilance Com
mittee, together with Judge Terry's state
ment, has been Published in pamphlet form.
1t is closely printed octave Of seventy five
pages.
The LAST CHANCE. =" Rowes Pioneer
Circus will visit our place (see advertise
ment) on the l3th we are informed, for the
last time this season. Our circus going friends
will have an opportunity of expressing their
appreciation of this fine Circus.
Signs of the Times at Iowa Hill
The News speaking of the X N. meeting
at that place, at which speeches were made
by Messrs. Foot and Whitman, on the Goth
August says:
The meeting was very well attended, but
exhibited not the slightest enthusiasm. Not