The Placer herald., 1863-05-30
YANKEE JrM,s DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

Alta meeting of the Democracy of \ an
kee Jim's, and vicinity, on the 9th inst: for
the purpose Of forming a Democratic Club,
G. B. Houser was chosen temporary Chair
man and Ed. p. Dunno Secretary.
r. O. Cravens, Ea. p. Dunno, George
Adams. Conrad BuiIterman, and O. W..
Henderson, were appointed to draft resolu
,ions expressive Of the sense of the meeting
After {; short time the Committee re-
ported the following resolutions, which were
ANONYMOUSLY Adopted
WHEREAS. The exigences of the times demand
that citizens living under a written Constitution,
should exercise the privilege and duty Of fear
essly asserting their right to freely canvass the
official conduct OF their public servants: And
whereas the time is rapidly approaching when
the people of theState will be called upon to ex-
press their opinion through the legally constitut-
! ed chan el-the ballot boX-upOn the great ques-
tions of the day; and whereas, we deem it essen
tial for the preservation Of the liberties bequeah
! ed to u by our fathers. that there should be
q change in our State Administration, therefore
| be it
! Resolved, That as conservative men, by what
ever name we may be called, we earnestly desire
restoration OF the Union, under the Constitu
tion established by our fathers, U non intend
ed to establish justice, insure domestic tranquil
! ty, provide lOr tne common utIcnSe ana secure
the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our pos
tcrity; to such an Union we pledge ourselves here
| upon the altar of our common country.
Res0iyed, That we hail as the bow of promise
the determined purpose manifested by good men
OF all parties, to put down radicalism. aud to
suppress the spirit of revolution, and to defend
| and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution,
and to preserve the Union with all the dignity,
equality, and rights of the several States unim-
| paired.
Resolped. That we earnestly desire q restora-
tion Of the Union and peace that we see no hope
| OF the latter unless upon conditions OF the for
mer that the hopes of the country now rest
upon the Dem 'cratic party for the restoration of
these blessings its national glory cmblazoned
upon the pages of our past history its almost
unbroken rule for half century under which
we were rs one country, one people, undivided
and unallenated points 10 it rs the means, under
Providence. for a restoration OF the Union by the
Constitution. which alone can restore peace.
Resoived, That believing this to be the sacred
mission of that great national party, we, the
Democrats of Yankee Jims precinct, heretofore
divided between the different wngs Of the party,
do here immediate all former party prejudiccs on
the altar OF our country, aud constitute ourselves
into a Democratic Club, and recommend to our
fellow Democrats of Placer the organization of
similar Clubs in every precinct in the county
ReS0iUed. That we endorse the call recently
made by the Democracy of Butte comfy, for a
State Convention at Sacramento on the Sth of
! July, as furnishing an equitable and practical
| plan for hlrmU UIlzing the party and uniting the
conservative and patriotic element of the State
in opposition to the Republican administration
and party. and we earnestly urge upon the
! Democracy OF Placer, immediate action toward
sending delegates to said Convention. and we
will oppose all efforts (trom whatever source) to
further distract the Democratic party. by perpetu-
atng distinct organizations within said party.
! Resoived, That every citizen becoming a mem
Der OF this Club shall afix his signature to the
following pledge and declaration of principles:
| promise and pledge myself that | will sup
port the Constitution Of the United States and
Of the State OF California, and all laws in ac-
corlance with the same; that will mlintain the
Federal Government in all its Constitutional
powers, and the State Government in all its
| reserved powers and rights, essential to the
presarvetion of the Union; that ! will support
and sustain the Constitution and the Union as
the early patriots and statesmen mule them |
will resist all attempts to chlnge the same except
rs the Constitution provides. believing that the
only means under Heaven whereby the Union
can be saved and restored, is by strict glorious
and rigid adherence to the Constitution as it is;
that will oppose all efforts to dissolve Union
OF the States; while | will neither aid nor com
fort those in rebellion. | will oppose by every
legal means the assaults of this radical Republi-
can Administration upon the Constitution ard
| laws OF the land.
All those present who subscribed to the
foregoing resolutions were requested to come
forward and sion the roll; whereupun forty
five persons came forward and signed the
same.
The following permanent officers of the
CIub were then elected: r O. Cravens,
President; Ed. p. Dunno, Vice President,
aud G B llouscr, Secrelarv
Resoleed, That the Union Adoocate,
Placer Herold, California Republcan, and
all Democratic papers in the Sate be re,
qoested to publish the proceedings of this
meeting.
The meeting adjourned till Wednesday
evening, June Sd.
r. O. CRAVENS. Chairman.
G. B. HousER, Secretary.