The Shasta courier., 1860-01-21
Got their Backs Ups

On the 18th, a number of the citizens of Te-
hama held a meeting, which was presided over
by Judge Hall, and after being addressed by the
Chairman, Col. Lewis, and L. II. Sanborn, pass
ed series Of resolutions denouncng the nom-
ination of Latham as " a gross violation of pub
lie confidence and an outrage upon the people
declaring that Messrs. Logan and Stevenson
knowingly violated the will of the people whom
they represent'-and averring that GOV. Weller
"was, and is, the choice of the people of" Te-
hama and of the State.
On the 10th mass meeting of the Democracy
of the county was held at the same pace-pre-
sidssl over by ]. L. Jackman, and addressed by
Joseyh Coombs, A. C. Morse and c. P Bray
,-when the following resolutions
unanimously adopted:
..,solred, That at the meeting held in the village
of 1ehama on the night of the 18th inst. by the
disappointed office seekers of Tehama County,
ther fell far short of the mark in pretending to
represent the true Democracy of the county of
Tehama.
Resolced, That in Milton S. Latham, the Dem
ocratic leader and honest advocate of Demo-
cratic principles, we have found a bold and en-
ergetic Senator, ever ready to sustain California
in her upward march of wealth and prosperity.
Resoired, That in the present Senator of the
peoples choice we have found true, a devoted
advocate OF a Pacific Railroad.
Resolped, That in our Senator and Represent
ative we have found two steady and fearless
men, who, knowing their duty, dare perform
what the dictates of their corsciences suggested
to be right.
Resolued, That our Senator and Representative
who voted for Senator whom they believed to
be honest and capable, carried out the wishes Of
their constituents and are entitled to the warm
encomium of 81 well done, good and faithful SER
wants"
Res0LUed, That by the unanimous vote of the
California Legislature in the election Of Milton
S. Latham as Senator of California, she has
placed as representative in the Halls of Con-
gress bold and fearless Democrat, ever ready
and willing to advocate her rights and protect
her dearest interests against all opposition from
whatever quarter of the Union it may come.
Resolged, That in the " Young Giant" of the
Golden State we have found the man for the
occasion, one in whom the people have full con-
fidence as statesman, and true advocate of
their interests.
Resolued, That the late meeting, condemnng
tne course oI tue Oalilornla Legislature ny q
paltry few of the disappointed faction, was uncall-
ed for, unjust, and reflected discredit upon the
organizers and the county.
Resoired, That in the choice of California
Legislature of honest and intelligent men, the
people have been represented FULLY by that body
in the election Of Senator.
Resolyed, That the resolution of the meeting
of the 18th, 'that the resolutions of that meeting
be published in the Sacramento Union" of itself
was evidefve that said meeting and said resolu-
tions were distasteful to the Democracy, and re-
pugnant to the sentiments of the party.
Resolred, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Democratic Standard
Shasta Courier, Red Bluff Beacon, and Butte
Democrat.