Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
Union Convention in Sutter County.

Pursuant to call signed 10y prominent cit
izcns Of all parties, and which had been ex-
tcnsiyely circulated through the county, the
Union delegates assembled in the Public Hail.
at Ncolaus on Monday, the 10th inst. The
Convention organized by calling Sanford
Blodgct TO the chair, with Sumner Paine as
Secretary.
The Chair having appointed a Committee
on Credentials, they reported, which, on mo-
ton was received and adopted.
ballot being had for two delegates TO at
tend the Uniyn State Convention, to be held
at SacraU eho on the 18th inst, Sumner
Paine and Sandlord BtodSet were declared
duly elected.
On motion,
HcSoiccd, That we heartily concur in the
sentiments expressed in the resolutions adopt
ed by the Republican County Convention,
under which n Committee Of Conference has
been appointed
On motion, committee of five was ap-
pointed to confer with the Republican Com
mittee.
The Convention took recess of half an
hour to give the Committee time for confer
cnce. On re-assemblng of the Convention,
the Committee reported that they had agreed
to recommend the following county nominal
tons For Representative, Francis IIamlin
County Judge Phil. Keyser Treasurer, Ed.
j. Onelc; Clerk Sandtord Blodget; Sheriff,
f. d. johnson; Assessor, Geo. f. Isaacs
Coroner, A. s Long; District Attorney, Wal
lace Rowe Surveyor }. Il. Stevens; Super
visor, 3d District, Sumner Paine Justice,
Butte Township, j. +. Fouts.
The report was received and adopted 10y
acclamation. Wherein ON the Convention ad-
iourned. SANFORD BLoDGEr. Charm.
Immediately after the adjournment of the
Republican Convention, Sandford Blodgct
Chairman of the Union Convention, moved
that the two Conventions organize in Joint
Convention, and Messrs Stevens aed Blodget
were elected Charmen Mr. c. $ IIaswcl
then reported to the Convention the action
of the Republican Convention, which was re-
ceived with shouts and three cheers for the
Union.
Speeches were made 10y all the nominees
present, after which, ON motion, Francis
| llamlin and sumner Paine were appointed a
committee to make suitable arrangements for
and call Mass Convention of all Union men
who are in favor of sustaining the admins
tration in the execution of the laws by which
alone the Union can be preserved.
With three cheers for the Union and three
more for the ticket, the Contention adjourned
sine die.
The resolutions which were adopted are
as follows:
WHEREAS, Violent and unprincipled men,
impelled by an unholy thirst for power, are
now in the United states, attempting hy force
and arms to overthrow the Federal Govern
ment, disseyer this glorious Union and trail
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Stripes, which has been our protection abroad
and our pride at home And whereas, we
deem it the duty of all good citizens to array
and the laws, and speak out boldly for the
Union therefore,
HcSolred, That we know Of no prouder title
than that of an American citizen, and we
hereby pledge ourselves to protect the rights,
privileges and interests of all American citi-
zens, whether attacked by foreign enemies or
traitors at home.
HcSoiced, That we believe the time has ar
rived when each and every American citizen
must take stand for or dgaitSt this Govern
meut
HcSolced, That in those who are willing to
support the Constitution. the Laws and the
Government, we recognize true and loyal
citizens and, in those who, with vile hUnds,
would destroy the Union of these States, we
recognize a band of Traitors.
Resoiped, That we hold no communion with
traitors and that we instruct our delegates to
the Republican State Convention to select
only such men for State officers as are known
beyond the cavil of a doubt to be firm Union
men.
Reso'red, That we recognize as Union men,
only those who are in favor of sustaining the
present Administration in its efforts 70 en-
force the laws and put down the rebellion
which now exists in the land