The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1858-1864, 1862-08-09
Republican County Convention.

IS those candidates for itsfavors
who had formerly acted Nth The Democracy
were made Eel and know. ". s. Stafford
was chosen temporary President, and 5. W.
". Coughey, Secretary. A committee on
credentials was appointed, consisting of F. NJ
Smith, john Size, c. E. Campbell, W I.
Bliss and D. C. Burlingame. Also, commit
tee Oh permanent organization and order OF
business. as follows: Seneca Ever, \. 4.
Harris, T. Fogg. Dr.. Pratt aud Russell John
son. The following was their committee Oh
resolutions r. c. Gaskill, W. Y. Bliss, F.
II. Smith, D. C. Downer and W. W. Hobart.
The convention then adjourned until o'clock.
On the re-assembling OF the convention, the
committee on credentials reported some So
delegates in attendance. \ resolution, en-
powering those present TO cast the votes OF the
absentees, enabled the convention to cast ll9
votes. On motion of Mr.. Coughey, the report
of the committee on credentials was adopted,
except that portion relating to Mooreville, and
then that was adopted on motion of the same
gentleman. The committee on permanent or
ganization reported as follows: For Presi-
dent, R. C. Gaskill for Vice Presidents, T.
Fogg and Dr. Mott; for Secretaries, W. W.
Hobart and S. W. w. Coughey. The report
was adopted-Saff bowed and retired-Rollin
bowed and proceeded to thank the convention
for the honor conferred upon him He esteem
ed it the greatest pleasure Of his life that be
had been called upon to preside over the first
convention of loyal men that ever assembled
in Butte county. This was, at least, tacit
acknowledgement that all former Republican
conventions in Butte county had been compo-
sed of traitors. Some of the old Republican
stand-bys, who were present, seemed to finch
a little at the excellent point made by their
worthy President; but some malicious green
horns thought it worthy of cheer, in which
the older Republicans Joined, and thus broke
the force of the very pointed remark. Rolin
Modified the feelings of the old Republicans
present by the true demagogue assurance, that
he considered the honor Of presiding over the
convention the greatest that had ever been
conferred upon him by his fellow citizens
just as though he would resign the position of
Senator TO preside over SIGH a convention
Oh Rollin How could you?
The President of the convention then re-
ported the following resolutions
Resoired That we heartily indorse the present
National Administration. and hereby pledge our
selves to sustain it in all its efforts 10 preserve the
Union.
Resolred That we are in favor of a vigorous
prosecution of the war, without regard to cost or
sacrifice. until the last rebel is disarmed and the
supremacy of the National Government is acknOwl
edged in every State and Territory of the Union.
Resolred That we have sympathy with any
party or person who advocates peace on any
terms while there is enemy to the Upion in open
rebellion against the Government and that such a
peace would prove hollow truce, leading again to
rebellion and war, and would be a lasting disgrace
to us and our country.
Resolred, That every citizen Of the United
States owes an allegiance to the National Govern
ment which is paramount to his allegiance to any
State and that any other doctrine would be repug
nant to the Constitution and to every principle upon
which our Government is founded.
Resoired, That since the Inauguration of the
present National All ISSUES
fore dividing the loyal people of the different parties
have been settled and the only issue now before
the Nation is Union or Disunion.
Resolred That call upon all loyal ci tiZens
of this county TO unite with in a hearty support
of the nominee of the Union State Convention, held
in the city of Sacramento on the 18th of June;
and also of the nominees of this Convention. whose
success will place California where she of right
beongs-high in the rank of States ready to sacr
fce all 10 preserve the rich heritage of Liberty
bequeathed to US by our iorefathers.
The resolutions were adopted, by any guam
tity Of ayes, and only one noes. Mr.. Morris
demanded to know who it was that voted no.
Was DESTROYS of knowing whether it was a
delegate, and looked feTocious enough to throw
any outsider down stairs, who had dared to
peep or even a delegate. who might refuse to
adopt the Chicago platform, in accordance
with the demand of the first resolution. Mr..
Whpple, of Forbestown, acknowledged that
be was the man, and that be did not like the
first resolution. Did not want to indorse all
the acts of the Administration. 4 brief and
ugly pause, after which, the President pro-
claimed nominations for Members of Assembly
in order. The following gentlemen were placed
in nomination: F. NJ. Smith, j. NJ Clark,
w. Y. Bliss, DR.. Mott, Dr. Moore, Dr. Pratt,
Geo. W. Printy and W. S. Stafford. Mr.
Hamilton eloquently addressed the convention
in favor of Mr.. Printy. Mr. Lee spoke in IA
vor of DR.. Pratt. The DR.. was prudent, brave,
and incorruptible, and in favor of extermina-
ting the indians.
Those who had been placed in nomination,
were called upon to make their sentiments
known, to the convention. Mr. Smith iron
cally remarked that he was sorry to be obliged
to loot his own horn, when everybody could
see that he was highly tickled at the opportu-
nifty. Was glad that his name had not been
forgotten by this convention. He would sup
port the nominees of the convention, whoever
they were. Said the Constitution should not
be thought Of until peace had been restored.
Everything was constitutional, that was in.
tended to crush out rebellion. II the nigger
was in the track of the administrator, -