The Shasta courier., 1861-06-15
Resolutions Adopted by the Democratic
State Central Committee, May q, 1861.

WHEREAS, The Democratic party has ever been
the party of ealty to free government and fraterna
devotion 10 the rights of the States of the Union
and of unwaverng fidelity to the laws, the Cons stitu
ton, the Union, and the country-ready to main
tain them by all proper and at every sacri
fee;
And whereas. The country is now defending itself
against war without Justification decent excuse
waged upon it by certain seeded States-which is
manifestly for the invasion of our National
Capital; for the overthrow of our National Govern
ment; the oppression of the loyal States; the subu-
CATION OF the Union war to humble in the dust
our National flag; to wrench from the American
people their constitutional lights OF determining for
themselves their own policy, foreign and domestic
and to blot them out from the class of the great
powers of the world;
And whereas such war, so aggressive in its char
acter, and SO deadly in its purposes forces upon the
country an issue which be met but in one way
by any people having the common instincts of SELF
preservation, worthy of existence as a nation;
Therefore, be it unanimously resolved by this
Committee,
l. That at this tiue when the country i. resisting
with all its mighta war of INVASION and destruction
indifference is impossible to the patriot; and neutral
ity is cowardce. if not premeditated disloyalty.
z That the people of California in he past have
been most anxious for peace throughout the land
and will hail with joy honorable adjustment in
the future; Q he same time they aye, aJore all
Mtngs' Jor thc,ountry 3nd the Flag,
against all --.. . ssho they are,
whence they. hat ,,o,rsr armed
>. lhat x .is great crisis NJ see Aa.eTIrai nation
ana name Cur State will always, heretofore,
fainiuiiy discharge he. constitutional obligations
TO the unlot and the Federal Government, and,
IN duty oo7nd will earnestly sustain the constituted
nIthorties Washington in all measures necessary
10 defend Ind protect either against this most
iustifable and unnatural war.
g. Tha. in the name Of the loyal people of Califor-
\ md Of tha hv oil
its power protect their lives and property on the
high seas between this coast and the Atlantic, from
she D raticsl flag which already threatens injury,
and would inflict destruction both.
S. That all former partisan differences are lost in
the present overwhelming crisis and he who would
seek by reviving them, distract the people, OF to
wrest from their honest and patriotic devotion some
sordid advantage, is not true to the country, noI
worthy of the name of American citizen.
6. That as Ca;ornians, appeal to the whole
people of California, without distinction of party
reference TO partisan issues, to stand with by
our country and our flag, that all may know that
the great Union Democratic Party of California is
tho overpowering majority of her citizens.
Z. That with these views cordially invite all
patriotic men, who hold these sentiments. to nee,
in Convention at Sacramento, ON the Fourth day OF
July next, at IL o'clock, to nominate candidates to
be supported at the ensuing election; and we re-
commend in the election of delegates that the only
test be approval of these resolutions and willing
ness to support the candidates nominated.
S. That the people feach county be requested to
meet in CONVENTION in their respective counties, up
the 18th day OF June next, for the purpose OF
electing delegates to the Convention in such man
ner as they may deem proper.
9. That the basis of representation in the State
Convention be delegate for each county, and one
delegate for each $50 votes which gives the follow
ing representation