Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-07-06
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

The Republicans of Trinity county are request
cd to hold primary meetings on the 9th OF july
for the election of delegates to the County nom
mating Convention, to be holden in WeayePvllie
on Saturday, the l3th of July, proXImo Appof-
tionment of delegates same as heretofore.
In issuing this call to the public an earnest
invitation is extended to every patriot VINO, at
this crisis of our uationality, is willing and de-
termined to stand by the Union, the Constitution
and the Administration, in the enforcement OF the
laws to unite with US in resisting by the ballot
box the attempts of the enemies OF our country
in their many guises to crush civil liberty ana
destroy the last vestige OF pure Democracy III
our land
The only vital issue now before the great
American people is " Union or Disunion" Our
State pa tform resolutions herein Incorporated
are broad enough for all true lovers OF their
country to stand upon.
Resolved, That the Union of all the States
must be preserved, the Federal Constitution sus-
tanned, and the national flag respected wherever
it waves.
Resolrtd, That we heartily indorse and ap-
prove the firm, bold and energetic course OF the
present Administration, in its defense OF the
national territory and property from the attacks
of rebels and traitors, and we pledge ourselves
and all that we have, to sustain the Federal
Government in the of all its powers, in main
tanning the Constitution, enforcing the laws, re-
capturing and preserving the national forts,
arsenals and other property, punishing traitors,
and in defending Union men in all parts OF the
country.
| ReS0ired, That the doctrine that q State is
superior to the Federal Government, and that
the former have a paramount claim to our alegi-
ance, and the consequent assumption of the right
of secession is repugnant to the Consti tuition and
to every principle OF our system of government
and can only result in the destruction of the
Union and the establishment Of Il general an
arohy
Rcsolred. 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 a Government
fixed in the hearts Of the people, and which is
able to withstand all shocks, whether from do.
nestle traitors or foreign foes and as giving
further assurance of speedy return of peace, by
a thorough crushing out of rebellion
Resolved, That we invite all who love the
Union aud the Constitution, and who favor the
enforcement of the laws to unite with us in one
great Administration party, in the support of the
Federal Government, and the defense and vim
dication of the national flag.
Resolved, That our present public school sys
TEN should be sustained in all its essential fea.
lures and every effort should be made to extend
its benefits and efficiency, and keep it free from
all scctaran influences.
Resolved, That under our present Admins
traton wc look forward with hope to the speedy
construction of Pacific Railroad, and the adOp-
ion of the free homestead system in the DISPOSE
tiOn Of the public lands.
Resoivcd, That we are opposed to the granting
of valuable franchises TO private parties uncss
clearly required by the public good and the
opinions and interest of the local communities
whose rights are thereby affected, should always
be consulted, and when it is clearly requisite
that such franchises should he conIidcd to indi-
viduals or incorporated companies, the right to
enjoy them should be opened to free, public
competition, and under suitable restrictions
awarded to those who will accept their use for
the shortest period, or pay into the public treas
ury the largest annual, Or other compcnsat tion.
Unconditional Union men " eternal vigilance
is the price OF libcrIy!' Without regard to past
political differences, rally and send good and
tried patriots to represent you in Convention
men who first, last, and all the time believe in
"Thc Union, it must be preserved"
O. II. Z. NORCROSS, Chairman.
b. BLOCK, Scc'y. "a.