The weekly Butte record. [volume] (Oroville [Calif.]) 1858-1864, 1862-08-23
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Union Democratic Platform.

nittee reported, while it adheres to and &C
knowl4dges the binding form Of the principles
of our party platform, as established By the
Union Democratic State Convention 4th of
July. 1861, deem il eminently proper, under
the exciting state Of the country and Of par
ties, to put the Union Democratic party OF the
State on the following resolutions
Res0lred That the Union Democratic party
Of the State Of California adheres immovably
10 its distinct organization, and recognizes no
necessity in the existing condition of the coun-
try and the State calling upon US as Demo
Gratis or as patriots to abandon or qualify that
organization.
Resolved, That the Union Democratic party
OF the State of California are, as heretofore
for the whole country, without division or dim
mutton. and for nothing less for the Union and
the Constitution, without conditions or higher
law reservations peace with all men and
all nations, when it can be honorably secured
or preserved, and for war when peace is no
longer consistent with national dignity or the
preservation Of the peoples just rights-for a
strict construction of the Constitution OF the
country, and a sacred regard, at all times. and
under all circumstances, by ruler as well as
people, by servant as well as citizen, for all its
guarantees and proyisions-fort the preservation
Of the freedom of speech and the liberty Of the
press-ior an honest and Just administration
OF the Government, the faithful guardianship
OF the public credit, and the prompt punish
ment OF treasury plunderers.
Resolved, That the present rebellion and the
the attempt to overthrow, by force, the best
Government which the sun ever shone upon, is
both reasonable and criminal and indefensible,
q violation of all the pledges which citizenship
and civilization as nothing 10 the past can
justify or palliate.
ReSolued, That while this civil war continues,
it is our duty and the duty Of all loyal citizens
to render to the Government cheerful and
earnest support to stand by it in the enforce
ment of all constitutional measures tending to
the suppression of armed rebellion to give its
officers so far as they are true to the trusts re-
posed in them, the aid and comfort which may
be derived from our moral influence and physi-
cal resources, and that we extend to the gallant
men OF our own and other States who have
responded to the call of the Government for
that protection which arms alone can give, our
hearty commentator and warmest sympathies
We congratulate them upon the recent bril-
liant victories which their yalor has achieved
and bespeak for them when their work shall
have been accomplished and their purpose con-
summated in the restoration of the Union, the
warm gratitude of all true patriots.
ReS0tred That the effort now being made
by fanatieal faction, under the assumption
of a superior patriotism and loyalty to
divert this war from its original purpose, as
proclaimed by the President and Congress of
the United Staes-the maintenance of the
Federal Constitution and the preservation
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war OF abolition. and an effort against the
Union, against the Constitution, against JUS
tce. and against humanity, and should be
promptly frowned upon by all the friends of
free institutions
Resoired, That 10 bring the present war to
final and happy conclusion. and secure a
union OF hearts as well as q union of hands, it
Is absolutely necessary to reassure the misgui-
ded people of the South that we mean no
warfare upon their rights and are actuated by
no spirit ofrevenge; to disavow, any other wish
than that of bringing together these now beig.
erent States, without the loss to any one of
them OF single right or privilege which it has
heretofore enjoyed to show, by our acts as
well as by our professions, that our whole pur-
pose Is to preserve our Government Just as it
came TO US from the hands of our fatbers-to
regard all the guarantees of the Constitution,
whether TO States or to the people of the States
and to become once more harmonious and
happy people, and that, to this end, it is the
duty OF the Union Democratic party, not only
10 preserve lis distinctive organization, but TO
demonstrate, by honorable and patriotic mea-
sures, both its determination and its power 10
withstand and render harmless the assaults
of Northern or Southern sectionalists upon
constitutional liberty.
ReSoired, That we heartily indorse the reso-
lutions passed by the conservative members of
Congress. at their meeting held in Washington,
on the 18th of June last, presided over and
participated in, by that incorruptible and un-
swerving patriot. j ohm j. Crittenden.
ReSolred, That the Union Democrats of
Butte county unalterably adhere TO their prin-
cipes and organization, and we do hereby fully
indorSe the action of our county central com.
mlttee in unanimously refusing all propositions
to unite with the Republican party in the
coming election.
Resolved. ! hat the representation of the
Republican party that Stephen 4. Douglas,
at any time, advised or suggested to the De-
mocracy an abandonment of their organization
either final or temporary, in order TO support
the Government in all proper aud lawful acts
TO crush the present rebellion and preserve the
integrity of the republic, is either wilful. or
Ignorant perversion Of the truth for, in his
last public address to the party he so much
loved. written through an amanuenSis at the
beginning OF his last Illness his own words af
ford an overwhelming refulation of the charge.
as follows " Nor have ! any apprehension
that the firm and unanimous support which
the Democratic leaders and masses are now
giving to the Constitution and the Union will
be deemed evidences of infdelity to Democrat
&c principles, or a rant Of loyalty 10 the organ
'1dt'oH and creed of the Democratic party. If
we hope 10 REGAIN and perpetuate the ascendan-
ey Of cur patty We should never forget that
man cannot be true Democrat unless he is a
loyal patriot" He never for moment enter.
tanned the idea Of abandoning the birthright
of the Democracy for Republican pottdge
but his last hope for the preservation of the
Constitution and the Union was IN the ascen-
dancy of his own loyal party.