The weekly Butte record., 1861-06-22
Butte County Republican Convention

We, the Republicans of Butte county, in
Convention assembled, do hereby declare the
following as our political sentiments
We will stand by our National Government
under all circumstances, and will aid the pres
ent Administration in the most efficient meas
ures lst To purge the army and navy, and
all Federal Offices of traitors and dsunionists
ID. In crushing out at once and forever all
treason and rebellion in every part Of the
Union. Sd. In recovering all the property
and domain belonging to the General Govern.
ment in the seeding States, and in establish
ment of the Constitutional supremacy of our
National Government throughout the land
4th. In executing the laws with firm and
vigorous hand throughout the same. 9TH In
giving protection to all loyal citizens in every
State and Territory in the Constitutional ex-
ercise of the freedom Of speech, of the press,
the elective franchise, and all other rights OF
American citizens. 9th. In restoring and
maintaining the flag of our country from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the British
possessions on the North to Mexico on the
South and our Government should never al
low that flag 10 be iusulted dishonored, or
traied in the dust, while there is a shot in the
locker, q dollar in the treasury. or a brave
heart and strong arm TO defend it. 7th. In
the immediate construction Of the Pacific
Railroad, the importance of which is seen and
felt now more than ever before. In view oil
these sentiments, be it
ReSolued, That we ignore and repubiatc all
past party issues and predictions Inconsistent
with the same, aud most cordially extend the
hand of fellowship to every American citizen
irrespective Of parties or platforms, and invite
them to meet US on this common ground ofloy-
atty in accomplishing the above patriotic
objects.
That while the Democratic Convention on
the 18th inst, adopted some patriotic resolu-
tions, we deeply regret the passage OF the fol-
lowing by that body, to-wit
1--WE trace the causes through which the
present rebellion has been accomplished to the
existence of sectional political parties in the
country-one founded upon anti-slavery, the
other pro slavery-both equally anti democrat
ic and destructive of the peace harmony and
prosperity of the country
We declare that resolution 10 be false in
fact; an impeachment of the intelligence of
the people whom they expect to swallow it,
and calculated to mislead public sentiment as
to the true cause of the rebellion, and to per-
petuate and infame party rancor and prejudice,
and TO keep alive past party lines issues and
prediIections for the benefit Of ambitious poll
tcians.
That we will not support any man for Office
land we call upon the loyal, patriotic and
Umon-loving citizens of Butte county TO repu-
diate every candidate for Office in the coming
elc ,tionl who stands upon platform with that
rotten plank in it +; for we regard the men who
give sanction to that resolution as partizan
politicians, and therefore unworthy the support
of the people.
The Convention nominated the following
ticket Senator, r. C. Gaskill; Assemblymen,
j. NJ Cunnard and DR.. Pratt County Judge,
J. B. Barker District Attorney, S. W. w.
Coughey Sheriff, Russell johnson; Clerk,
j. W. Gilkyson; Recorder, B. f. Jones
Assessor, S. Y Hale; Treasurer, D. Bur
roughs; Public Administrator, f. Parker
Surveyor, Henry Young Superintendent Pub
lie Instruction, T. Fogg Coroner, C. F Col
ton.
The following County Central Committee
was chosen j. G. Downer, Ed. Parker,
Frank Day, C. Pond, and w. P. Galloway.
After passing resolutions recommending
Dr. Green for Clerk of the Supreme Court,
and B. 2. Avery for State Printer, vote OF
thanks to Seneca Ever, Esq, for the use of the
Theatre building, was passed. and the Secreta-
ries requested to furnish the Marysvlle Appeal
BUTTE RECORD, Times and Mirror with copies
of the proceedings, and request publication
The Convention then adjourned SINE de.