San Andreas independent., 1861-06-22

At the late adjourned Breckenridge State
|Gonventon, the following Platform Resolu-
lions were adopted by the majority. 1t is
Understood, however, that the great chiefs of
he party dissent from the majority and will
not accept nominations on this Platform:
MAJORITY RESOLUTIONS.
RESOLVED, That the Democracy of California indorse
and reafirm the principles and doctrines contained in
the Cincinnati Platform and that adopted at the Nation
al Convention held at Baltimore in 1S60the being
sound exposition of the Constitution of the United
States and the rights of the several States under the
same.
Resolued That we are opposed to the employment of
force by the General Government against the seeded
States for the purpose of compelling obedience and sub
mission to Federal authority.
Resofge That in favor of the preservation of
the Union upon Constitutional guarantees which will be
acceptable both sections of the Confeeracy; but if
that desirable consummaon be impossible. then
in favor of the recognition of the independence of the
Confederate States and treaty of amty and peace be
tween them and the United States Government, the
only alternative which will terminate the horrors of civ
il and bring back peace and happiness to our dis
tTacted country.
esoiced That it the duty of the State California
member of the Unon to yield obedience to all con-
ttutonal Acts Of Congress and to all constitutional and
legal acts of the Federal Executive.
Rcso'red That the President of the United States has
been guilty of violation of the Constitution, and usurpa
tion of power in borrowing and appointing money.
raising armies and increasing the navy without the au-
horty of Congress- and that such Acts dangerous to
liberty, and tend to convert the Government into mil
tary despotism
esolred That we are opposed to the tariff passed by
the late Congress- known the Morrill, Tariff, and that
here reiterae the doctrine of the Democratic party
in favor of free trade and in opposition any tariff
which oo to the protection Of partcnlar interests at
the expense of Others and that the principle here
ciated is of importance to the people Of the Pacific
States and Territories than any other portion Of the
Union.
RESOLVED That we recognize the plan Of settlement
proposed by the Hon. John j. Critenden of Kentucky,
in the Senate of the United States being patriotic AMI
just to all sections of the Union and it should have been
accepted as settlement of the difficulties existing be
tween the contending sections.
PARsos BRowNL0w's FIGHTING DAUGHTER There are
50o secession troops stationed at Knoxville, Tenf
the home of Parson Brownow, and of the strong
holds of East Tennessee. Theyare there to overawe
Union men and influence the election for the ratification
Of the secession ordinance. the Sth Of Juneus the
same the troops from Eastern Virginia went to Graf
ton and Martinsburg Va to oyerawe the Onion men in
that section Their business appears to be to engage in
quarres in saloons and the streets with all who
unfriendly to secession. Two have already been
shot there for speaking dsrcspectuy of Governor Har
ris and JEFF Davis The house of the celebrated bold
hearted and outspoken Parson Brownow the only
In Knoxville which the stars and stripes float
ing few days ago two armed secessionsts went, at
o'clock in the morning to haul down the stars and stripes
Miss Brownow. brilliant young lady Of nty-three,
saw them on the piazza and stepped out and demanded
their business They replied they had come to take down
@them dd stars and stripesr She instantly drew re-
vover from her SIDE and presenting it, said, Go onl
Pm good sor one Of you, and think for bothl"
8 BY the looks of that girls eye she'll Shoot one OF
them remarked q think we had better not try It /;
ven go back and get more men, said theotler- Go
and get more men, said the noble lady get
and and take it down if you dare They return
ed with company Of ninety armed men, and demanded
that the flag should be hauled down. But on discovery
that the house filed with gallant men, armed to the
teeth would rather die dearly possible than
their countrys flag dshonored the secessiosts re
tired.