The weekly union record., 1864-04-02
Union State Convention.

The Union State CoDvention, which met al
Sacramento, March oath. closed It's session OF
the 25th. The Convention was harmonious
and unanimously 10 favor of President Lincoln;
re election. The following gentlemen were
chosen as Delegates TO the National Conven
iion, at Baltimore, June 9Th; Delegates a.
large-Thompson Campbell, of San Francisco
Rev. NJ. C. Briggs, of Sacramento; Jobr
Bidwell, of Butte county; Phineas Banning
Of Los Angeles. District Delegates-Nat athat
( Coombs, of Napa Robt. Gardiner, of Yolo
VIM. Ritter. of Sacramento; Q. II. Bradbury
Of Tuoumue; james Otis, of San Francisco
and Vim. S. McMuriry, of Santa Clara. AL
teruate Delegates at large-Kahoney, Randall
Brannan and Neville; District alternates-
Culver, Jourdan, Huntington, Rynersou, Sny
der and Thompson.
! The Committee on Resolutions reported the
following, which were unanimously adopted
| WHEREAS, The perils and distresses of civil
war continue in this republic; and, whereas
our National Government is still assaied ard
sought TO be overihrewn by rebels in arms and
by traitors advocating peace at The sacrifice ol
/ the unity, dignity and power of our nation
and whereas, throughout this momeutous and
unparalleled struggle for National existence, il
is the imperative duty Of every citizen to unre-
servedly aud earnestly sustain the National
Administration in the execution of all measures
adopted By the Government for the suppression
of thi. unprecedented and iniquitous rebellion
and the restoration of the flag of our country;
therefore,
Resolred, That the Union party of California
reatfirms its devotion to the Union and its de-
termination 10 support and sustain the National
Administration in all lis efforts to suppress this
Infamous rebellion, waged against our National
existence, as long as rebel is found in armed
hostility to the laws and constitutional author
tiles of the country, or a Copperhead is fouud
to give him aid aud comfort
ReS0iued, That this Convention. representing
the Union party of the State of California,
indorses the Administration of President Lin
coin from the first hour of its existence to the
present time embracing period in the history
OF our country more eventul and fraught with
more danger 10 the cause OF constitutional lib
erty than any like period in the history of the
word; that we are unanlm0us Z IN favor of his
denomination to the Presidency, believing it
will contribute to the speedy triumph of our
arms, the establishment Of permanent peace
through victory. and will be meriled indorse-
ment Of wise statesman aud earnest patriot,
who has earned and possesses the love and
confidence Of the American people. We there
fore Instruct our delegates TO the National
Convention to vote for and use all honorable
means 10 secure his renominatiOn
Re>otred- That We are opposed 10 human
slavery, as an institution condemned Of God
and abhorrent to humanity, a stain upon the
rallons honor, and a clog to its material
progress; that, as the rebels, by their own act,
have brought destruction on this Internal sys
TEN, We regard it as just punishment f. their
crime against their Government and the civil
lzation of the age, and rejoice that such good
results as lis eradication will issue from our
nations tribulatons
Re>oiced. That We take Just pride in the
California Y olunteers. who have left the peace
lui pursuits of life to go forth and battle for
tie maintenance of the flag of the Republic
against the polluting hands of traitors; they
have proved their patriotism by their acts. and
have earned the gratitude and commendation
of the loyal citizens of their State. These
brave soldiers Of the Union should be allowed
to exercise all the privileges and suiTrages of
freemen, and the Legislature should by suita-
bic enactments. secure them in that right
Resofred, That we indorSe the honorable
John ConuesS, our Union Senator in Congress.
and believe that his official acts thus far have
been fraught with great good to the country
and to the people of this State, and that in him
we have true representative and an able and
patriotic statesman.
Re>oired. That we recognize in the honor
abes William Highly. Cornelius Cole aud r.
i. Shannon. our members in the II louise. able
faithful and patriotic Representatives
RcSolrcd That the administration of Gov.
Low has been thus far marked with wisdom
and patriotism, and meets with the hearty
approval of the loyal citizens of this State
Res0lred, That we regard the Pacific Rail
road as one of the most important measures Of
the National Administration and the liberal
donation by Congress to aid in the construction
OF that great work entities it 10 the thanks and
support OF the American people.
The following resolution of respect was
unanimously adopted by the Convention rising
en- mdsSe.
Resolred, That in the death of the Rev. 7.
ornaments aud uObeSt citizens He was a true
patriot, an accomplished orator, a brave
defender Of freedom. and an earnest champion
of human rights. BY his matchless eloquence.
earnest zeal and iireleSs exeriions he contrib
uted more than any other man TO build up ard
intensity the Union sentiment of this State,
while TO him is due the chief honor of the
splendid contributions of California 10 the
Sanitary Fund, which has made lis name dear
to every soldiers heart. and a synonym Of
manifest benevolence. We deeply mourn his
loss. II cannot be repaired to the State; but
the memory of his good deeds will live after him
as long as patriotism aud virtue have lodg-
ment IN the human heart. We tender our
coincidence to the bereavcd family and request
the Secretary to furnish them with copy
of this resolution.
During the nominations for delegates. Seneca
Ever, in nominating Brigadier General BidweIl,
said
| nominate General John Bidweli. of Butte.
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