Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-07-13
CONVENE NTI0N

The Republicans of Trinity county are request
ed to hold primary meetings on the 9th of July,
for the election of delegates to the County nom-
mating Convention, to be holden in Weaverville
on Saturday, the 18th of July, proximo. Appor-
tionment of delegates same as heretofore.
In issuing this call to the public, an earnest
invitation is extended to every patriot who, at
this crisis of our nationality, is willing and de-
termned 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 and
destroy the last vestige Of pure Democracy in
our land
The only vital issue now before the great
American people rs Onion or Dsunion." 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.
Resolved, That we heartily indorse and ap-
prove the firm, bold and energetic course of the
present Administration, in i Is defense of the
| national territory and property from the attacks
of rebels aud 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-
arsenals and other property. Furnishing traitors.
and in defending Union men in all parts of the
country.
Resolved, That the doctrine that q State is
superior to the Federal Government, and that
the former have a paramount claim to our alleg-
ance, and the consequent assumption of the right
of secession is repugnant TO the Const tuition and
to every principle of our system of government,
and can only result in the destruction of the
Union and the establishment of general an
archy.
Resolred 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 OF foreign foes, and az giving
further assurance of a speedy return Of peace, by
thorough crushing out of rebellion.
Resolved That we invite all who love the
Union and 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
dcaton of the national flag.
ReSolUed, That our present public school sys-
tenn 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
oil secarian influences.
traton we look forward with hope to the speedy
construction of a Pacific Railroad, and the adop-
ton of the free homestead system in the disposi-
tion of the public lands.
Resoived, That we are opposed to the granting
of valuable franchises to private parties unless
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 be conided to ind
vdualS 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 compensa ton.
Unconditional Union men " eternal vigilance
is the price of liberty" Without regard to past
political differences, rally aud send good and
tried patriots to represent you in Convention
men who first, last and all the time believe in
"The Union it must be preserved"
O. III. 7. NORCROSS, Chairman.
g. BLOCK, Sec'y. "a