The Placer herald., 1860-11-03
Democratic County Central Committee
Platform Of the National Democracy.

Aaonted I'm Committee At Cha rlcstOn. April
80, 1860, by . vote Of Z to l States, and
re-adopted In Convention At Baltimore
June 23, 1850.
Resolred. That the platform adopted by the
Democratic party at Cincinnati be affirmed, with
the following explanatory resolutions:
First-That the government of II Territory, or
ganized by nn act of Co gress is provisional and
temporary. aud during its existence all citizens
of I'll. United States have an equal right to settle
with their property in the Territory, without
their ishts. either of person or property. being
destroyed or injured by Congressional or Terri
toria legislation.
Seeond-Thnt it is the duty of the Federal
Government in NIL its departments, to protect
the rights of persons and property in the Terri
tories and wherever else its Constitutional
thority exteuis.
Third when the settlers in a Territory,
having an adequate population. to form State
Constitution. the right OF sovereignty commences,
and being consumated by heir admission into
the Union. th y stand on an equality with the
people of other States, aud II State thus organ
zei ought to be admitted into the Federal Union.
whether its Constitution prohibits or recognizes
the institution of slavery.
Rpsoived, That the Democratic party are in
favor of the acquisition of the Island Of Cubn on
such terms as shall be honorable to ourselves and
Just to Spnin. ut the earliest actcable moment.
R~solued. That the enactments of State Legis-
lntures to defeat the faithful execution OF the Flu
gtive Slave law are hostile in character. subver-
aive Of the Constitution. and revolutionary in
their effect.
Nrsolppd That the Democracy of the United
Stotes recognizes 1t o. the imperative duty OF
this Government to protect the naturalized citi-
zeu in all his rights. whether ut home or in for
ci.n lands, to the same extent rs It's native born
ctizens
Whereas One Of the greatest necessities OF the
age. in political. commercial, postal and militia
ry point Of view. is u speedy communication be-
tween the Pacific and Atlantic coasts; therefore,
ne it.
Resoivrd. That the National Democratic party
do hereby pledge tn mselves to use every means
in their power to secure the passage OF some bill.
to the extent of their constitutional authority by
Congress, for the construction OF n Pacific Kali
road from the Mississippi River to the Pncifc
Ocean, ut the earliest practicable moment.
State Platform.
Rpsolvrd. That the Democracy Of California
in Convention assembled. indOrse and cordially
approve the platform adopted by The Convention
which nominated John e. breckenridge md Jo
seph Lame. as II Just exposition Of the true prin
pies OF the true National Democracy.
Reso/ued. That the administration Of james
Buch nan has mot the just exp Citations OF the
country by its p,triotism, firmness, and loyalty
to the Constitution.
Resoived, That we congra tulate the people OF
this State upon the passage Trough the Sc ate
OF the United States, of bill to establish Daily
Overland Nail on The Central Route. and respect
fully but earnestly request Messrs Scott and
Bnrch to urge its passage through the House OF
representatives at an early day in the next ses-
sion of Congress.
ResoIued. That we earnestly recommend to
County Commuters of the several counties OF this
State to have ballots prepared favorng the call
ing of a Constitu tional Convention.
Resoived, That this Convention do most cordi
ally inlorse and approve of the action OF the
State Democratic Central Committee. presided
over by Charles Lindley. ut it's recent meeting al
San francisco.
R.so,ved. That we enter into the present con
test with an enthusiasm worthy OF our cause and
cha watch-wor,ls Pacific Railroad" daily Over
land Mail" Mail Steamships to CHM aud ia
pan," and the "Annexation Of all the territory w
can honorably acquire" be inscribed upon ou1
banner.