The Placer herald., 1856-07-19

ment of the American arms. To accom-
plish it much of the most precious blood of
the Republic has been shed, aud millions of
treasure have been layshly expended. From
the year l80O-fiom the days of Jefferson to
the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo-the acqui
sition of that Territory has been paramount
object of American diplomacy 1t has ever
been the dream of statesmen, and an object
dear to the heart of our people to make
America an ocean-bound Republic. Zap
pause. Well, sir that country has been ac
uured; she is now member of our ocean
bound contederacy-the brightest star in the
glorious constellation of American States
IApplause. There she lies before you, sir,
filed with an industrious and energetic pop
ulation with her vast commercial and agri-
cultural resources, and with climate whose
geniality attests more than any other crea-
ton of Omnipotent power the benefcience of
God to his creatures, Above all, she is dis
tnguishable from her sisters by the golden
treasures sparkling in exhaustless profusion
upon her surface, and which lie embeded in
her snow-capped mountains. But with all
these facts emitting California to the favora
Bile considerations of the federal government
after having been sovereign member Of the
confederacy for nearly six years, after con-
tributing five hundred million Of dollars to
the wealth of the country, what has been
done to facilitate communication between
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the conled-
California, at this day, remains isoa-
ted in position, and practically out of the
Union, by the failure of Congress to establish
the means Of an overland communication. On
this subjuct the masses of the American pco-
pie are united-States, Legislatures, mass
meetings, the press Of the country with its
thousand tongues, have urged upon Congress
prompt and efficient legislation for the at
tanment of this great national object.
Look for moment at her present condi-
ton. The routes across the plains, infested
with hostile Indians, is no longer open to
the adventurous march Of the emgrant. In
Nicaragua civil war RACES, in the midst of
which there is no protection to life or prop
erty. The emigrant can only pass there be-
tween files of contendng soldiers, and with
feet tainted with human blood. At Panama
the brutal and savage negro, animated by
the hope of plunder has recently assailed
our unarmed countrymen, inflictlng death
Unfortunately. Upon both the isthmus
routes danger, disease, and death stand in
frightful array along the pathway of thr emf
grant. Sir, we ask that the federal govern
ment may exercise all its constitutional pow
er to provide safe and speedy communca
ton over our own territory between the At
lantic and Pacific coasts Of this Union. A
resolution embracing that policy has been
laid on the table by vote Of this convention
the delegation from Pennsylvania voting yea
upon the motion to lay upon the table.
With the vote Of Pennsylvania thus record
ed against policy SO vital to the interests
OF our State, the delegates from California
haev not felt it consistent with their own
sef-respect or with the dignity of the State
which they have the honor to represent, to
cast their votes for James Buchanan. But
they have assurances now that Mr.. Buchan-
an does not concur in the opposition to that
measure, indicated by the votes of the Penn
sylvania delegation; and We therefore cordi
ally acquiesce in his nomination, and pledge
our State to his support. Sir, we do more;
we pledge her to an Overwhelming majority.
When the shouts Of victory from the East
boom across the plains and ascend the lofty
submits Of the Corclileras, they will be met
by responsive shouts Of triumph from the COL
den valleys Of the Pacific State. Great ap-
plause.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NOMINATIoN.
THE Gentlemen Of the Con
vention: The result Of the XVII. ballot is an
unanimous vote for James Buchanan, and |
therefore declare James Buchan of PennsyI-
vania, to be the unanimous nominee OF this
Convention for the office of PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES! (Roar OF cannon out
side, and delegates rise in their seats to
shout.
Friday afternoon Session.
The Chair called the Convention to order
promptly.
Mr.. VIM. Shields of Missouri, offered the
following resolution, which, under the rules
went to the Committee on Resolutions:
ReSol0ed, That it is the duty of the Feder-
nj Government to construct, so far as it has
constitutional power so to do safe over
land communication within our own territory
between the Pacific and Atlantic States.
Sanders, of Wisconsin, moved an amend
ment favoring the Pacific Railroad and also
moved for instructng the Committee on
Resolutions, to which, according to the rule
1t must 60, to report upon it at once and
favorably.
The motion to lay the whole subject on
the table being declared in order, the reading
of the resolution was called for and ordered.
This resolution, as it finally passed with
amendments, is as follows:
The Pacific Railroad Plank
RESOLVED, That the Democratic party re-
cognizes the great Importance in a political
and commercial point of view, ola safe and
speedy communication through our own ter
ritory between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
of this Union; and that it is the duty Of the
Federal Government to exercise promptly, all