The Placer herald., 1859-07-02
PLATFORM OF THE NATIONAL
DEMOCRACY OF CALIFORNIA.

Adopted by the Democratic State Convention,
at Sacramento. June 25th, 1859.
Resolved, The Democracy of California in Con-
vention assembled, again reiterate tn .r firm de-
termination to stand by and maintain in all their
integrity, the wise just and liberal principles an
nounced in the Cincinnati Platform by the Demo-
cratic party Of the Union.
Resolred, That the organized Territories of the
United States although not endowed with all the
attributes of soverei gnty are yet justly entitled
to the right of selfgovernment, and the undis-
turbed re egulation of their domestic or local af-
fairs, subject to the Constitution of the United
States and that any attempt by Congress, or any
of the States, to establish or maintain, prohibit
or abolish the relation of master and slave in Il
Territory would be departure from the original
doctrines of our American institutions 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 counsel the abandonment, limita-
tion, or avoidance of that principle.
Resolred, That the vigor and efficiency of the
present Democratic Administration, manifested
in the adjustment of our difficulties with Great
Britain in regard to the right of search in the
prompt and successful redress of wrongs inflicted
upon us by the government of Paraguay, the
decisive suppression of the rebellion in Utah. in
the enforc emento of the neutrality laws in the i'm
partial execution of the Acts of Congress for the
suppression of the African slave trade, and for
the rendition of fugitive slaves command our
cordial appreciation and we have full confidence
in its ability and inclination to protect the
rights of our citizens and uphold the horror of
our flag.
4th. RESOLVED, That the Republican party of
the State of Massachusetts, have, by incorporating
in their Constitution a provision requiring of the
naturalized citizens residence of two years at-
ter 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 residence of
one year. attempted to degrade the foreign white
man below the level of the negro and the mulat-
TO- and that we, the Democracy of California,
.repudiate -shch infamous doctrine.
5th. ResoIced, That the persistent effort to fix
upon the National Democracy the stigma of de-
sign to egislate throug gh Congress a Slare C0de'
for the Territories, is but desperate trick of
unprincipled and renegade polite ians to direct
popular attention from their own base and disor
ganhing purposes.
9Th. RESOLVED. That we deem the speedy
'structon of the "Pacifc Railroad" a National
necessity, anda again earnestly urge upon Congress
and the States the duty of cooperation for that
purpose.
7th. Resolved That it is the duty of the Cen
eral Government to stand by, and sustain the
Overland Mails successfully put in operation
by Democratic Administration.
9th. RESOLVED, That the Democracy of Cali
fornia again tender to the Administration of
James Buchanan our renewed pledge of support
in maintaining the honor and integrity of the
Union, at home and abroad.
9th Resolved, That we again extend to the
present Democratic Administration of this State,
onr most cordial and unqualified approval.