Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-06-29
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION

Tho Renubicans of Trinity county are request
cd to hold primary meetings on the O'h VI 'uy'
for the election of delegates to the G0uhly NOM
mating Convention, to he hoiden VI .nnor.
on Saturday, the 18th OF july proN'mro. prD APp''
tionment of delegates same as here'o'ore' 100.
Tn issuino this call to the public an eathes.
invitation is extended to every palrlot Who' a'
This crisis of our nationality, Is Wiling ana ue,
tnrmined IN stand bv the Union, the Constitu utlon
and the Administration, in the eniorceheh, ~ .n
laws to unite with us in resisting by 'he pal'us
box the attempts of the enemies o, ou, o"u""J
in their many guises to erush crir l.ov,y en- IN
destroy the last vestge of pure Democracy III
our land. a. 100,
The only vital issnc now before the grea.
American people is " Union or Disunlon." ous
State pla tform resolutions herein incorporate "
are broad enough for all true lovers OF thelr
country to stand upon.
ResoIped. That the Union of all the Sta'eS
must be preserved, the Federal Constrtueion sas-
taincd and the national flag respected "heie'''
| it waves.
PesoIped, That we heartily indorse and ap-
proye the firm. bold and energetic course OF tne
present ADMINISTRATION, in its defense OF 'ne
national territory and property from the a''achS
of rebels and traitors, and we pledge ourselves
and all that we bavc, to sustain the feuei"i
Government in the use of fall its powers, III MAIN
tainng the Constitution, enforcing the laws re-
!
arsenals and other property, punlshng tFallois'
and in defending Union men in all parts OF inc
country.
Resolved, That the doctrine that State Is
superior to the Federal Government, aud mat
the former have paramount claim to "''t "ii'
ance, and the consequent aSsHWr.lon VI 'i' ."
of secession is repugnant to the Conslil lu'loh anu
to every principle OF our system OF government
and can only result in the destruction oi 'he
! a.. 1;cI,p amt nfo
archy. =,
Rcsolped. That we point with pride to the
general uprising of the people, all classes and all
parties, both native and foreign born, IN support
of the Federal Administration, as given assur
ance to the world that we have Governmcn
fixed in the hearts Of the peeple, and which Is
able to withstand all shocks, whether from do
mestc traitors or foreign foes, and as giving
further assurance of speedy return OF peace, by
a thorough crushing out OF rebellion
Resolyed. That we invite all who love the
Union and the Constitution, and who favor the
enforcement of the laws to unite with us IN on'
great Administration party in the support pi th'
Federal Government, and the defense and vim
dcation of the national flag.
Resolued, That our present public school sys
tenn should he sustained in all its essential fea
lures. and every effort should be made to exteno
its benefits and efficiency, and keep 1t free iron
all sectarian Influences
ResoIped, That under our present Admins
tration we look forward Uith hope to the speedy
construction of Pacific Railroad, and tho adop
ton of the free homestead system in the DISPOSE
ton of the public lands.
Res0ipcd, That we are opposed to The granting
of valuable franchises to private parties unlrS
clearly required by the public good aud The
'op;nions and interest of the local communti'T
whose rights are thereby affected, should alwayt
be consulted, and when it is clearly rcquisit,
that such franchises shQuld be oontdcd to indi
viduals or Incorporated companies, the right t.
enjoy them should be opened to free, public
competition, and under suitable restriction
awarded to those who will accept their use fo
the shortest period, pay into the public treas
ury the largest annual, or other compensa ton.
, Unconditional Union men " eternal vigihpc
is the price Of liberty 7" Without regard to pas
political differences, rally and send good nn
tried patriots to represent you in Convention
men who first, last, and all the time believe /
"Thc Union, it must lie preserved"
0. IL. p. NORCROSS, Chairman.
r. BLOCK, Sec ..r., ~ "a,