The Shasta courier., 1859-07-02
The Regular Democrotac Platform.

The following is the very admirable Platform
adopted by the Democracy, in convention as
sembled, on the oath of June, ultimo. We are
at a loss tc perceive how any Democrat can find
one word in it to object to. Let every Demo-
crat study it thoroughly, for every member of
the party is expected to stand upon it, during
the present canvass:
1st. Resolred, The Democracy OF California, in
Convention assembled, again reiterate their firm
determination to stand by, and maintain in all
their integrity the wise, Just and liberal princi-
piles enunciated in the Cincinnati Platform by
the Democratic party of the Unon.
I'd. ResotUed, That the organized Territories
of the United States, although not endowed
with all the attributes of sovereignty, are yet
justly entitled to the right of self-government,
and the undisturbed regulation of their domestic
and local affairs, subject to the Constitution of
the United States and that any attempt by
Congress, or any of the States, to establish, or
prohibit, or abolish the relation of master and
slave in g Territory. would be a departure from
the original doctrine of our American insttu-
tions; and that we adhere immovably to the
principle of "non- intervention" by Congress,
with slavery in the States and Territories, as
declared in the Kansas Nebraska Bill" and
openly disclaim fellowship with those, whether
at the South, the North, or the West, who coun-
sci the abandonment limitation, or avoidance of
that principle.
Sd. Resolued, That the vigor and efficiency of
the present Democratic Administration, mani
tested in the adjustment of our difficulties with
Great Britain, in regard to the right of search I;
in the prompt and successful redress of wrongs
inflicted upon US by the Government of Para
quay the decisive suppression of the rebellion
in TTtab i, fha If tba
laws in the impartial execution of the Acts of
Congress for the suppression of the African
slave trade, and for the rendition of fugitive
slaves, commands our cordial appreciation, and
we have full confidence in its ability and in
cination, to protect the rights of our citizens
and uphold the honor of our flag.
4th Resolued, That the Republican party of
the State of Massachusetts have, by Incorporate
ing in their Constitution provision requiring
of the Duturalized citizen residence OF two
years after naturalization in order to enjoy the
right of suffrage or the privilege of holding
Office, and yet at the same time allowing those
privileges even to the fugitive slave upon res
dence of one year, attempted tc degrade the
foreign white man below the leve of the negro
and the mulatto, and that we, the Democracy
of California, utterly repudiate such infamous
doctrine.
5th. Resolued, That the persistent effort to force
upon the National Democracy the stigma of a
design to legislate through Congress &" 4ace
Code" for tie Territories, is bat desperate trick
of unprincipled and renegade politicians to
direct popular attention from their own base
and disorganizing purposes.
9th. RESOLVED, That we deem the speedy con-
struction of the Pacific Railroad" National
necessity, and again earnestly urge upon Con-
gress and the States their duty of cooperation
for that purpose.
18th. Re:olUed, That is the duty of the General
Government to stand by and sustain the Over
land Mails so successfully put in operation by
Democratic Administration
sth. Resolved, That the Democracy of Cali
tornia again tender to the Administration OF
James Buchanan our renewed pledge OF sup
port in maintaining the honor and integrity Of
the Union, at home and abroad.
9Th Resolced That we again extend to the
present Democratic Administration of this State,
our most cordial and unqualified approval