The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1864-09-03
DEMOCRATIC STATE PLATFORM.
Adopted at San Francisco, May, 1861.

ResoIped. That the Democracy OF the State Of
California are in favor OF an unaterable adhe-
renee to the Constitution of the United States,
with all the guarantees Of civil liberty. unim-
paired.
Resoiced That we arc in favor of the restor
alton and preservation of the whole American
Union and that we recognize to It's fullest exten
the right and duty of the Government to resist
bv every constitutional mode rebellion or nsdr
recton against is lawful supremacy; but we re-
cornize the right solely for the purpose of restor
ing its constitutional authority, aud for no other
purpose whatever.
Res0Iued That it is the duty OF the State OF
C,Iforni, AS a member of the Union, to yield
obedience to all constitutional Acts Of Congress
and the Federal Executive, and that any party,
who shall endeavor to incite instruction or re
bellon within her borders, or disaitection and
dscord among her people. Is traitor TO the
best interests.
Resolred. That the aim and object of the Dem
ocr,tic marty is to preserve the Federal Union.
and the rights Of the several states unlmpalred,
and they hereby declare that they do not con
slider the Administration usurpatlon OF eXtraor-
binary and dangerous powers granted by the
con.titntion - the subversion of the civil by
military law in States not in insurrectionary re-
bellion-the arbitrary military arrest, imprlson-
ment trial aud sentence OF American cltlZehs III
such States where civil law exists III 1ull force
and viror-the suppression o; freedom OF speech
and of the press the open and avowed dlsre-
Ord NJ State rights the fanatical attempt TO
place the negro on social aud political equaiity
with the white ace and the employment OF I'M
usual test oaths-as calculated TO preserve or
restore a union of the several States or perpet-
uate Il Government deriving lts just powers hun
the consent Of the governed.
Rrsoiped. That we are opposed to all secret
nolitieol ORGANIZATIONS and societies as dangerous
to the liberties Of the people and destructive OF
a rppublican form of government.
pps,Jrod That we claim and demand as ina
lion nile RIGHTS freedom of thought freedom oil
speech aud freedom OF the press, ana iurthef De
clare that government agents should De At an
times be held at a strict accountability TO inc
naomi. and IN 1t all errors OF such agents should
ra li,hln to the full and free exercise OF untram
melel Dopnl,r disc lssop for the purpose OF cor
rection by the ballot box. geo -
Resoiyea. That we denounce and unquallhedly
condemn the En- ,ncpltion Proclamation OF inc
President of the untei states, a. 'enun ,;o =.
protract Indefinitely civil war, excite serVhe lh
surrection and inevitably close the door forever
To a restoration of union OF these States.
Resoived That we dislpprove of all Congress
sional laws ten ling to substitute a'papcr cu Gu!
rency in California IN place Oh oui '"n iiio
circulating medium.
Resolped That the spirit aud meaning OF 'he
Democratic Platform of this State are conpr'seo
in the words, rhe Constitution as IL Is, ana tut
Union as it was 40.
Resojped That in the opinion OF THIS conVeh
t;,r tho war as at present conducted by the Abo
lit;on Marty is not prosecuted in manner TO re-
store the Union, (nor with any expectation 'n!'
will have that resulD on the contrary the oo)ec'
of those in power is SIMPLY 10 anoilsn slavery
and in the event that they succeed IN TINS TO rev
olutionize the Government, and establish cen
trllized power utterly subversive OF the rights Of
the States under the constitution ana IN, we
therefore hope and believe that the National con
vention will pledge the Democratic party TO-
restoration of peace upon just and honorable
terms. -. ~,
Reso/yed. That the Democratic party OF tins
State are opposed to the taxation of the mines by
the federal Government believing that IL Will
Tend materially to repress the energy and enter
arise with which the mining population are now
developing the resources of the country-be det,
uimentl to the best interests of the State: ana IN
many instances will be simply an oppressive 'u'
den upon unproductve labor. .,.s,,ox ,n
Resoiped, That the increase of the State TAX by
the last Republican Legislature and their ex'r az
agat appropriation of public money on YIN w Natoual
taxation. is conclusive evidence OF the nnn'hcss
~ that marty to control oar State legislation.