Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-20
The Republican State Convention and
the late Stephen A. Douglas.j

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The Republican State Convention and
the late Stephen A. DOuglas.j
The following extract from the reported
proceedings Ct the Republican State Conven-
ton, now in session at Sacramento, shows
that some prominent members of that party
are in doubt as to the exact amount Of re-
spect that is due the memory Of Stephn A.
| Douglas;
Mr. Tyler said before any business could
be transacted an adjournment would neces-
sarily take place to await the reports Of the
Committees, and before that he desired to
offer the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The last Pony Express brought
the melancholy news of the death, in the Wig
or of bis manhood, of that great statesman,
the Hon. Stephen ~ Douglas, be it therefore,
ReSolrcd, hat iu this nour of our countIy's
peril, the death of the Hon. Stephen A. Doug.
las, whose course in the present unfortunate
crisis OF our affairs is so honorably in contrast
| with that Of come of bis late competitors is
a national calamity.
HeSoiced, That the political history of our
country for the last quarter of a century
proves the deceased statesman of no ord-
nary ability, and his course for the last few
months of his eventfuI life in rising a bove and
| ignoring party for the good Of bis country,
proves him true patriot.
Hesoiced, That we sincerely condole with
the bercaved family of the deceased in their
! sad ail]iction, and tender TO them cur heart
! felt sympathy.
Resoired, That copy of these resolu-
tions signed by the Chairman and Secretary
] IftI 4 a.,
" of the deceased and that out of respect to
his memory this Convention do now adjourn
to meet at ten o'clock tomorrow morning.
The resolutions as they were read, were
applaudcd.
Mr. Rabe said he thought the resolutions
were premature, and he moved that they be
referred to the Committee on Resolutions, TO
be hereafter appointed. Whatever were his
views in regard TO the death of Senator Doug
las, he did not want his bones to be ratified
here for eleetioneering purposes, or for any
! purpoSe, except to pay him the respect which
might be due him as "A Senator of the United
/ States Let them, therefore, properly refer
the resolutions and not make themselves
laughing stock They had better deliberate
| properly about the matter and not take steps
which they might regret when they were
| past recalling lie had the honor of a per-
] cOldl dcfludIHldIce Will MT. IiOu8IdS, DuI Ilt
not wish to say now whether he thought the
resolutions proper or improper. He therefore
moved to refer the resolutions, and that in
respect to the memory of Mr.. Douglas, the
Convention adjourn.
a delegate moved that the resolutions be
laid on the table until a Committee on Reso-
lulions should be AZ pointed.
The question was taken on the latter mo-
| ton, and it appeared to be carried, but di
! vision was called for
The Chairman suggested that laying the
| resolutions on the tnUle was not Il final dispo-
siton of them.
Mr.. Tyler, of San Joaquin addressed the
Chair.
Mr. Rabe raised the point Of order that no
resolutions could be introduced before the
Convention was organized.
The Chairman said it was not for him to
say whether this was the more proper occa-
sion for the introduction of the resolutions,
| but they were in order.
Mr. llarte, of San Francisco suggested that
Mr. TJ Ter cohld have an opportunity to speak
ON the resolutions Immediately after the or
ganization, or any time subsequently, lie
supposed he did not intend to urge their pres
ent adoption If he did, they would certainly
give rise to debate, for, although he was in
favor OF a proper testimonial of respect, and
! perhaps admiration for the high talents of
the deceased, he certainly was not willing
that the admiration should take the form
Mr. Tyler (nterrupting) said he had given
way for "A suggestion, and not for a speech.
The Chairman said the resolutions were
not debatable on their merits upon motion
to refer. Cries of Question"
The question was taken on the motion to
refer, and it prevailed.
Nh Rabe said he rose to make personal
explanation lie did not wish it to be un
derstood by the meeting that he refused to
do what was due to the remains of Douglas
lie would abide 10y the decision of the Con-
venton, but he had come to do business and
did not wish to adjourn because somebody
had died.
RESPECT TO Hon. STEPHEN A. DoUGLAs.-
AT meeting of the Hon. District Court for
the 18th Judicial District, at Red Bluff,
Monday, the l7th day of June, 1861, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. Hon. Warren T. Sexton, presi-
ding; S. NJ. Bishop, Clerk; Thos. Alpaugh,
Sheriff; the members of the Bar being pres-
ent-Warren Earll, Esq, introduced the fol-
lowing motion in commemoration of the
death of the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas; upon
which motion remarks of an appropriate and
forcible character were made 10y W. S. Long
and w. II. Rhodes, Esqs,, members of the
Bar; whereupon the Court made the follow
ing order, and caused the same to be entered
of record on the minutes of the Court as pro-
ceedngs of this day, to wit:
Whereas the death Of the Hon. Stephen A
Douglas is national calamity; and, whereas,
in his death the Constitution of our country
has lost one of its abest eXpounders and
boldest defenders; the Union one of its truest
patriots; the Bar one of its brightest orna-
ments, and the world one of its greatest
statesmen-
Therefore, AS mark Of the deep regret
which this Court holds in common with the
whole country for the death of the Hon.
stephen A. Douglas and in honor of the
great services which he has rendered to his
country this Court stands adjourned until
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
S. NJ BIsHor, Clerk.