Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-19
NO. 81.
1allp QatlOnal 1emutrat
CALL FOR A STATE CONVENTION.
Resolutions adopted by the Democratic
state Central Committee May 8, 1861.


WHEREAS, The Democratic party has ever been
the party offealty to free government and frater.
nal dtVotlon TO the rights Of the States of the
Union, and OF unwavering fidelity to the aws the
Constitution, the Union, and the country-readv
TO MAINTAIN them by all proper means and at
every sacrafoe
And whereas, The country is now defending IL.
self against war without Justification, or decent
excuse waged upon i: by certain Seeded States
which IS manifestly war for the invasion Of
our National Capital: for the overthrow of our
National Government the oppression of the IoraI
States tie subiugation Of the Union a war To
humble IN the dust our National flag; to wrench
from the American people their constitutional
rights Of determining for themselves their own
policy. foreign and domestic and to blot them out
IRON 5ne class OF the great powers Of the world;
ANA whereas such war, so aggressive in its
character, and so deadly in its purposes, forces
upon the country an issue which can be met but
IN one way by any people having the common in
s''nct OF selfpreservaton, or worthy of an exist
ence as a nation:
Therefore, be it unanimously resolved bv tbia
Committee
l. That at this time. when the country is resist
ing with all its might war of INVASION and de-
strucuon, indifference is impossible to the patriot
disloyaliy.
. That the people Of California in the past have
been most anxious for peace throughout the land
aud will hail with joy an honorable adjustment in
tne tture; at the same time they are, ADORE all
| Things, for TIE UNION the Country and the Eloo,
against all assallants-no matter who thev are
whence they come. or 1riH lrlat Doacey arpaea.
.. That m this great crisis of the American ma
tou'and name cur State will always as hereto-
lore, faithfully discharge her Constitutional obi.
cations to the Union and the Federal Govern
mcut, and, as in duty bound will earnestlv sus
tam The constituted authorities at Washington in
all measures necessary to defend and protect
either against this most unjustifable aud un-
natural war.
4. That in The name Of the loyal people of Cali.
iornia, we demand Of the General Government.
by all its power, to protect their lives and proper
~ ON the high seas, between this coast and the
Atlantic, from the piratica flag which already
hr.atens injury, and would lnact destruction on
both.
>. That all former partisan differences are lost
IN the present overwhelming crisis and he who
would seek by reviving them, to distract the REQ
le, % to wrcst from their honest aud patriotic
levouon some sordld partisan advantage. is not
rue to the country, nor worthy Of the name OF
American citizen.
8. That as Calilorniaus, We appeal to the whole
people ofCaIdornia, without distinction Of party
+ reference to partisan issues, to stand with ma
by our country and our flag that all NAV know
that the great Union Democratic Party of Cali.
lornlu Is the overpowerng majority Of her citi-
Aens.
Z. That with these views We cordially invite all
patriotic men, who hold these sentiments. TO meet
IN Convention at Sacramento, on the Fourth day
~ July next, at II clock, to nominate candidates
to be supported at the ensuing election and wa
recommend in the election Of delegates that the
only test be approval Of these resolutions and will
ugness to support the candidates nominated
8. That the people Of each county he requested
70 meet IN Convention 10 their respective counties
upon the 10th day Of June next, for the purnose
ot elcctlng delegates to the Convention, in such
manner as they may deem proper.
8. That the basis OF representation in the State
Convention be one delegate for each county, and
que delegate Tor each $50 votes. which gives the
following representation