The weekly union record., 1864-08-27

he'd meeting. respectable in numbers. and
elected two delegates 10 this eouveution, and
that it was nothing more than justice that they
should be admitted.
The ares and noes were demanded on the
question:
Pending the call Of the roll. question
arose as to whether the delegate from Clipper
Mills, Mr.. Giyens, was entitled to two or three
votes. Tie convention decided, after bearing
the delegates credentials read, that be was
entitled to cast three votes in the convention.
The convention decided that the delegates
elected from Carpenters Fla, were not en,i-
lied to seats in the convention.
The report of the committee as amended was
adopted
The report Of the committee on permanent
organization being ne1tiu order, the committee
submitted the following:
The committee on permanent organization
and order of business, met pursuant TO order,
and recommend that the temporary Chairman
act as permanent Chairman of the Convention.
Also, that the temporary Secretary act as
permanent Secretary of this Convention, and
that 5. W. W. Coughey, act as assistant Sec
retary. Aud recommend that the order OF
busioess be, lst. To elect eleven (ll) delegates
10 sttend the Union State Conven ion, to be
he'd in Sacramento City, on the 30ih day Of
Aug. next, aud to attend ibe convention of
the Sd. Congressional District. to be held at
Sacramento. Immediately after the adjourn
ment OF the State convention.
The report OF the committee was adopted.
The Hon. f. NJ. Smith, Chairman of the
committee on resolutions, submitted the follow
ing resolutions
Resoired, That the National Union Platform is
correct in principle and sound in policy and that
We approve of the same without exception or res
erYation.
Resolred, That the denomination of Abraham
Lincoln 10 the chief Office of the Republic and the
nomination Of the patriot, Andrew johnson.
Vice President. is but giving practical expression
OF the wish Of the friends Of the Union, and their
election We cheerfully pledge our support.
R65oired. That in the course of the Hon. John
Conness IN the Senate of the United States, and of
Melsrs. shannon, Highly and Cole in the House of
Representatives; in their unwaverinC support OF
the National Administration aud the cause OF the
Union, they have not only maintained their repu-
tatinn Of sound. unflinching patriotism, hlt have
de>erved!y secured the confidence of the loyal citi
zens Of California. and of them and to them We say
well done good and faithful servants
Resoiced, Tint the Democratic party of CaIflr
MA Is the right icng Of the re6elion-true only to
the cause OF human >layery-workng only for the
overthrow Of republican institutions that whilst
may not he called upon to DO better in front we
Will he vlgIlant and watchful of the interests Of our
country at home, and see to it that their alder,
and abettors of JET Davis do not succeed in their
works of treason.
Res0ired, That our confidence in the final and
triumphant success of the Army of the Republic Is
unShaken-that we believe Ihst God is Just and His
vengeance sure and to the end that the rebellion
viii be crushed ont, and our national unity be
maintained, we pledge our unqualified support OF
the National Administration.
Mr.. J. NJ. Clark moved their adoption
Carried.
Hon. r. c. GaskiIl, moved that the conven-
tion proceed TO vote by ballot for | l delegates
10 the State convenion.-C Carried.
On motion. the Chair appointed r F. Floyd
and Geo. II. Adams, as tellers to count the
votes for delegates.
On motion, the convention took a recess of
10 minutes, to enable delegates to prepare
their ballots.
The convention reassembIed at the stated
time, when there was some discussion in rela
tion to the representation from Hudson House,
and some other precincts The
decided that each delegate present,
should be entitled to cast the vote of any dele
gate from the same precinct, who was absent.
The convention proceeded to ballot, and af-
ter the lst ballot was taken, the following
Damed gentlemen were declared duly elected
Geo c. Perkins, j. D. Givens H. g. Hunt,
J. C. Vaudeville, r. c. Gaskill, VIM Shar-
key j. Bloch, r. W. Durham, J. A. Watson. /
j. ". Gilkyson, &. c. Moole
On motion the election of the delegates was
made unanimous.
Ga motion, the convention adjourned sirc
de
J. Z. ". THOMAS, Chairman.