The weekly union record., 1865-08-19
Union State Judicial Convention.

The Union State Convention, called to
nominaie candidate for the Supreme Bench,
assembled st Sacramento on the 10th instant.
A temporary organization was effected without
difficulty. j. 6. McCallum was elected Presi-
dent without opposition, and upon taking the
chair delivered an effective speech in favor of
the maintenance of the integrity Of the Union
organization Contrary TO the expectations
of the enemies of our Government, the Con-
ven,iou has ended its labors with the best of
feeling and also disposition to agree upon
minor and non-essen,ial points"
D. W. Ssnderson, j. II. McCuue, ". T.
Sexton and s. W. Brockawsy were placed in
nomination. Before ballot was taken the
names OF Sexton and Brockaway were with
drawn, when the result was as follows: San
derson 2l9, Mckune SIS. After electing o
State Central Committee the Convention ad-
journed, passing the following resolutions.
Rssolred, That representing the loyal Union
men OF California. we acknowledge our ines
timsble debt of gratitude to the brave men
who, on land and sea, have fought the battles
OF the Republic through the varying fortunes
of desperate and civil war; to the statesmen
who have exercised the civil authority of the
Government and conducted its diplomacy, and
above all 10 Almighty God whose gracious
providence in the aff,irs of men was never
more signally manifest than in bringing our
country. the hope and beacon light of human
ity, triumphantly through SO terrible q strug
gle
Resolred, That while We have reason TO re-
Jolce IN The success which has attended Union
arms and Union principles, We recognize the
fact that our work is not done; that great
questions remain to be settled and great diff
6culties to be overcome by Congress and the
Administration in bringing order, peace, and
submission to law out OF the confusion and dis
order in which the war has left the late rebel
States that there are still elements OF disaf
fec,ioD 10 be restrained in the section lately in
rebellion and to be combatied at the polls in
California, and that consequently there is no
less necessity heretofore for maintaining the
organization of the party in its full vigor and
integrity to the end that California may at all
times be IN condition to render the most ef
fectual and loyal support to every measure Of
gress or the Administration 10 order TO main
tain the authority of the Uuon and to secure
and perpetuate The Just frnits of victory.
Resolved, I bat in Andrew johnson we re
coenize the worthy successor of Abraham Lin
coln: like him, the representative of the bene
fits of our free ard beniicent Republican ln-
sti;ntions, and that to him We transfer with
undoubting faith the allegiance of hope and
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of our country; that we approve the spirit of
combined 6rmness and clemency which has
thus far characterized his Administration. We
indorse his declaration that the restoration Of
peace and order cannot be entrusted to rebels
and traitors who destroyed the peace and
trampled down the order that had existed more
than half century, aud believe it to be the
duty of all Union meG 10 oppose the restora-
lion of civil power in the rebellious State until
the President aud Congress shall be satisfied
that it will be welded by truly loyal majorties
therein. We have the fullest confidence in the
Administration of President johnson. ami in
his patriotism, wisdom and Judgment, and
pledge him our earnest support.
Resolved. That in the lite of Abraham Lin
coin we recognize not only the eminent and
lasting services which be rendered TO orr
country as patriot and statesman, bnt also
the brilliant aud unstained example, which he
has left to his countrymen aud to mankind.
Hitherto our history has been wanting in our
Illustration of the stimulating energy an1 of
he field Of action bestowed by our Republi-
can Institutions. hui in the history of his life
We have an Gc,nal instance If one born in the
humblest condition of society. who surmounied
the obstacles infused by poverty and want OF
education. rising successvely from the lowest
to the highest station in our country equal
to every position and superior to every trial,
and every where and at all times and for all
times. presenting TO The world the ideal type
OF the representative Republican mai. citizen
and patriot. On his tomb we lay the Offering
of our gratitude and love.
Resolved, That the Monroe Doctrine is the
the traditional and well established policy OF
the United States, and We cannot see with
indifference the snbversion of the liberties OF
friendly republic by European arms and the
establishment of imperialism by the same
means on our immediate borders