The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-09-15
CERTIFYING.
From the san rraueiseo National. !

BY this steamer transmit to friends the At
lanc slope the report Of proceedings had in the late
democratic State convention OF California lar as they
bear upon the veal of the party throughout the Union
Without other reference to the members of that
vention it be safely asserted that intelligent
and patriotic body of men have met in any portion
Of the republic in solemn concaye to decide great pot
cal questions since the day of partisan organization has
dlwned upon Called from every walk in life, from
every species Of daily employment in which honesty
be engaged they met in wonderful accord the basis of
a common interest and sacred duty. Harmonious in
every preliminary STEP having for its purpose the cleo
ton of officers etc. when became necessary for them
to act upon tho real and most important object of the
vention the enunciaton of those principles which they
willing to adopt and to promulgate the creed by
every idea Of which they content to abide the result
of the approaching contest they had but the voice and
the thought of Devoving upon committee
composed of one member from each county delegation
the responsibility of deciding what propositions should be
advanced what doctrines sanctioned as constituting the
platform Of democracy, the report of that committee
adopted with unanimt Out Of 2S9 votes cast the
vote stood 2S7 for and against the resoutons
ported without amendment Wcappend the resolutions,
and commend the to the consideration of every patriot
from Maine TO Georgia; confident of the ready and
est recognition Of the truths they omboy ind the lofty
and ardent spirit Of devotion to glorious conedcracy
which they manifest:
Eesoiyed That the democracy of California maintain
with unfaing faith their attachment to the wise just
and liberal principles announced in the Cincinnati plat
form, and among Others they most cordially approve
anu VIII mOSt lalthiuily sustdH popular
sovereignty and its nsepaable guarantee non-interven
on of the federal government with the domestic nsttu
tons Of a State or Territory.
Resoired That the act of Congress known the Eng
lsh compromise bill having referred the whole subject
of the admission of Kansas to the decision of the people
thereof do, without regard to former differences Of
opinion accept and abide by that reference and cannot
but deem any attempt to revive the agitation of that sub
iect in national politics violation Of tho spirit and
Intent Of the Kansas Nebraska law and dangerous TO the
peace and integrity of the Union. fa
Resolyed That we have undminished confidence in the
wisdom patriotism and democracy Of the Chief Magistrate
of the United States and pledge him and his admins
tron the support of the people of California in
maintaining the honor and integrity Of the Union, both
Mt home and abroad.
Resoipea That deem the passage of the Pacific rail-
road bill OF vital Importance not only to the interests
of California, but to those Of the Union at large; and
that while deeply regret the posponement of that
congratulate our people upon the establishment Of a
complete system Of overland mail lines upon all the main
Northern Central and Southern routes to the Pacific
coast.
esolved That American ships at sea, under the Amer
ON ag in the time of poaco, subject to the ursdic
ton of the United States and to that of other power
earth whether for search visitation any other pur
pose whatever and rejoice in the prompttude energy
and with which this great principle has just been
maintained by democratic administration.
Resolre That the present democratic administration of
this State entitled to and receives cordial approval
Rcsolre That cordially invite the cooperation of
all national men, without regard to former political asso
cations to unite with in the present and prospective
struggles against sectionasm and its attendant evils
j. P. HOGE, Chairman.