The Placer herald., 1858-08-07
Democratic State Convention,

der by Mr. Geiger, Chairman of the State
Central Committee. Charles Steel, of Shas
ia was appointed temporary Chairman, and
VIM. }. Hooten, of Soano. Secretary.
After appointing Committee on Creden
tials, the Convention adjourned to reassem-
bic at 3 o'c!ock. At the hour designst ted
the Convention met, and the Committee on
Credentials reported. They reported full
representation from all the counties in the
State with the exception of Butte, Santa
Barbara and Tulare. Contesting delegations
appeared from Napa and Amador. The
Napa vote was compromised. The delegates
from Amador, appointed by the County Con-
ventlon of the goth of July, were admitted.
A Committee on the order of business
and to report perma!. ent officers of the Con
ventlon, was selected, after which the Con-
vention took a recess.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention reassembled at o'clock.
Mr.. Ormsby, from the committee on the Or
der of business and permanent officers. e.
ported as follows: j. H. Hardy, Presidents;
Vice Presidents, II. T. Maun, w. c. Stratton,
w. McGee, A. r. Laird, C. Kerrins, r. NJ.
Henry, c. A. Ayres, James Osbourn, T. Foley,
U. I. Cough, j. B. Carr, George Coulter, b
Maulden, j. G. Hinkson, VIM. Magee, A..
Mencle; permanent Secretary, W. J. Hooton;
assistant Secretary E. c. Palmer.
Order of business-lst, election Of perma-
nent officers; I'd, appointment of committee
on resolutions Ohis order was changed ON
motion of Mr.. Lewis from the 9Th to the
Cd reporD; Sd, report Of committee on re-
solutions; 4th, nomination Of Supreme Judge;
5th, nomination of Collector; 9th, any other
nominations the Convention may deem pro-
per to make at this time; 18th, the election
of State Central Committee
Mr.. Lewis moved that the order of bust
ness be changed SO that the committee on
platform and resolutions report first; carried.
Mr.. 1aiaterro moved that the report as
amended be adopted; carried
On motion, committee was then APP
pointed, consisting of Messrs Campbell
Briggs and Coulter, to conduct Mr.. Hardy
to the Chair.
On taking the chair, Mr. Hard made a
few appropriate and ST + ing remarks tht Q
warm Y received.
The following committee was then ap.
pointed on platform and resolutions:
Messrs GIassock, Uidkson, Adams, Hemp
stead, Pomroy. Foster, GeIwicks, Hook, Dal-
rymple Downev, Harrison, Deerng, Beals.
Millard, Meredith kabler, Coulter, Geiger,
Ayres, Casserly, Iloge, Henry, Cough. Ray
land, Ferrand, Street, Tyler, Walker, Kittrell
Ross, Severance, Montgomery, \ uuaIly, Bar
ber Wood, Lindlev.
Mr.. Geiger moved to strike out, in the
order OF business, ''instcad of such nomina
tons as this convention may deem it," and
insert two members Of Congress-"
Pending this motion the Convention adj
jonrneI, until Thursday morning, at 10
o'ciork.
SECOND DAY.
The Convention met at lO o'clo ock on Thursday
morning.
Mr.. lloge the Chairm IN Of the Committee OH
Resolutions, reported the toll6wng:-
"Resoiccd. That the Democracy Of California
maintain. with unfaltcring faith. their attachment
to the wis, just and liberal principles announced
in the Cincinnati Platform, and, among others.
they most cordially approve and will most faith
fully sustain the doctrine OF popular sovereignty
and its inseparable guaranty no intervention of
the Federal Government with the domestic insti
tutions of State or Territory.
"Res0ired, That the act of Congress. known as
the English Compromise bill, having referred the
whole subject of the admission of Kansas TO the
decision of the people thereof, we do without re-
gard to former differences of opinion. accept and
abide by the reference. and cannot but deem any
attempt to revive the agitation of that subject
in National politics. as violation of the spirit
and intent Of the Kansas Nebraska law and dan
gerous to the peace and integrity of the Union.
"Resolped, That we have undiminshed conf
dence in the wisdom, patriotism and Democracy
of the Chief Magistrate of the United States,
and pledge to him and his Administration the ear
nest support of the people of California in main
tanning the honor and integrity of the Union,
both at home and abroad.
''Res0iutd That we deem the passage of the
Pacific Railroad bill as of vital Importance, not
only to the interests Of California, but to those
of the Union at large, and that whilst we deeply
regret the postp0nement Of that measure and the
unfortunate causes which led to it, we congratu
late our people upon the establishment of a com
plete system of overland mail lines upon all the
main northern, central and southern routes to the
Pacific coast
"Res0ived. That American ships at sea under
the American flag, in time of peace are subject
to the jurisdiction of the United States, and to
that of no other power earth, whether for
search, visitation, or any other purpose whatever
and we rejoice in the prompttude, energy, and
success with which this great principle has just
been maintained by Democratic Administrations
"Resolued, That we cordially invite the CO.
operation of all National men, without regard to
former political associations, to unite with us in
the present aud prospective struggle against sec
tionalsm and its attendant evils.
"Res0lued. That the present Democratic Adm
of this State is entitled to and receives
our cordial approval.
The resolutions were adopted. Ayes2 2S7, nays 2.
Mr.. Montgomery read the following resolu-
tOnS:-
Resolved, That we recognize the right of the
people of each State and Territory, when SO de-
sired by them, to vote upon the adoption or re-
lection of their fundamental law; but we hold
that it belongs not to the Congress of the United
States. but to the people themselves, speaking
through their own representatives to say whethe er
they do or do not desire to exercise such rights.
Resolued, That in the opinion of this Conven-
ton, the formation of and adherence to the so
called Topeka Constitution by the Abolition party