The Placer herald., 1860-01-14

ed, said TO myself, "a California Legisla.
ture, if they have any sense at all, will en-.
tirely remove the object, for they will Ger.
tainly need mercy before they get through.
(Roars of aughter) Sir, when | heard it
enuncated that the Governor would likewise
veto a Bulkhead, l knew where that capital
would play. That was gloomy prognostic.
| spoke my opinion in caucus, and coming
here, stick to it,, There is power behind
the throne greater than King Caucus. God
save the people! Sir, l am here in obedience
to my promise to bow my head and suffer
the painful infection. May God have mercy
on your souls! (Great laug hter) vote for
Milton S. Latham. Laughter and applause J
child.
Mr.. Fairchild-The people elected Mr.. La
than in September last l listened with
great pleasure to the Inaugural Address day
before yesterday. was really in hopes we
should have his aid, his counsel, and his
knowledge of political subjects to guide US
for the two years of his Gubernatoria term.
| would ask, Mr. Chairman, if Milton S. La
than has handed in his resignation of office.
The It. Governor-I am unable to inform
the gentleman.
Mr.. Fairchid Il would likewise ask if
there is anything in this Constitution which
| am pledged here to carry out-if there is
in tho Constitution of California and of the
United States-any provision that would
disquaify him for the suffrages of this assem-
bly, of the House and Seuate. have been
told by the Attorney General of this State
that there was provision in the Constitu-
ton that would render ineligible to office
those who hold position under the General
Government or of this State, to this appoint
ment of the Legislature of the State. fl
can be assured that there is nothing in the
Coz sttution that would violate my oath of
office
Senator Ryan Gnterrupting)-I will inform
the gentleman. if he will allow me for one
moment, that have made all the necessary
inquiries, and they have fully satisfied me,
Mr. Farchild (resuming)-In caucus my
vote has been uniformly for John B. Weller.
But have long trained in the democratic
ranks. participated in this Democratic
caucus and therefore | am bound, according
to the principle of the party, to carry out
the will OF the people rs expressed in caucus
and in convention. Therefore, | cast my
vote for Milton S. Latham.
Mr.. Kungle--Betore | cast my vote claim
the privilege of saying a few words. pro
test against the action Of majority of the
democratic party here assembled in regard
10 this Senatorial election, and for these rea-
sons They are about, by their present ac-
ton, placing man in the United States
Senate who is not the choice, as believe, of
one single man of the democracy of this
State--a man whom it was utter y unexpec-
ted would obtain this nomination. Because
10y our action here we place in the Sen
atorial Chair aman who has not been call
ed to thai position by the voice of the PEG
pie Further: desire to protest against
this action because | believe it will result in
more injury TO the democratic party, have
more effect to delnoralize and disorganze it
than all the attacks of the Opposition for
the next ten years could have done. With
this protest record my vote for Milton S.
Latham, as the nominee of the party, merey
to secure harmony and to carry out and dis
charge nv duty as member OF 1t. AS a
member of the caucus, | must abide by its
decision.
Mr.. Rodgers-It is well known to most of
the gentlemen of the convention that refu-
sed to participate in balloting for Senator in
caucus, last evening. l now desire to say a
few words in explanation of the vote which
am about to give. AS democrat, | expect
TO act with the democratic party Of the State.
Its will, through its chosen representatives
has been spoken and AN ready to bow. at
all times, to the will of the majority, fairly
expressed. But, sir, lqueston the policy, |
will not say the motive, OF taking the Execu-
tive from the Gubernatorial Chair, and pla
cnr him in the United States Senate. 1t
seems a violation of an implied contract
which the Executive entered into with the
people of the State when, on Monday last, he
took the oath of office. 1t is true the Exec
utive has the right at any time to resign,
but it is right which good faith and sound
policy requires should be exercised only in
extreme cases. am much mistaken if the
people approve Of this days proceedings. A
petition, signed by 1900 faithful democrats
from portion of the county which | have
the honor IN part To Represent, came 10 the
hands OF our delegation last night. The pc.
titioners urgently requested us to support
John b. Weller for United States SENATOR
Probably fifty one persons inside this Hall
knew, last evening, previous to the caucus
that his Exceeucy would be candidate fol
! United States Senator. 1t may well be
doubted whether there were as many conf
Dental friends outside who knew it. Such
secrecy on the part Of the representatives Of
the people seems to lie q violation OF the
peoples rights, and to almost warrant me IN
saying that the nomination made under sucl
circumstances is trick and fraud. To-
wards the Executive personally ! have always
entertained the kindliest feelings and the
highest appreciation of his abilities and &c
MUS, and had hoped at some future time tc