, 1865-04-28
Proceedings of the Democratic Territorial
Convention.

We get the following synopsis of the proceed
ipgs of the Democratic Territorial Convention
from the Washington Democrat:
The Committee on resolutions, by their Chair
man, P. NJ 7Fpr'en, reported the tollowin~ res
.. Reso-~.a. list ia the future
past, we will~ynere With answering flde -
the Union, under the Constitution, as the only
solid foundation of our strength, security and
happiness as people, and a frame work OF
sovernment, equally conducive to the welfare
and prosperltyof ali he St~sos.
2 Resolved Thai whenever the interests of
the people Of tie United States demand the same
it is right and iroperto change the Government
of the United States by amending the Constitu-
ton in the manner pointed out therein, subject
to the limitation thatno amendment ought to be
made by whichthe objects for which the Gov
ernment was ceated will be defeated or endan-
gered, the reserved rights of the States dimin-
ished, or the equality of the white citizens
thereof destroyed.
3. Resolved That the powers of the Gov
ernment of the United States extend to such OBJ
jects only, as are enumerated in the Consttu-
ton creating it and leaves to the several States
residuary andinyiolable sovereignty over all
other objects.
4. Resolved, That the aim and object of the
Democratic patty is to preserve the Federal
Union and the ights of the States unimpaired
and they hereby declare that they consider the
administrative lsurpation of extraordinary and
dangerous powes not granted by the Constitu-
ton; the subyesion of the civil by the military
law in the State not in instructions; the arbi-
trary and militay arrests, Imprisonment, trial
and sentence # American citizens in those
States where civil law exists in full force; the
suppression of freedom of speech and of the
press the denid of the right of asylum; the
open and avowet disregard of State rights and
the interference yth, and the denial OF the right
of the people to lear arms in their detence,-ls
calculated to prGent restoration OF the Union
and the perpetuation of government deriving
its just powers from the consent of the gov
erned. an
s. Resolved, That the sympathy of the Demo-
cratic party is now as it ever has been, heartily
and earnestly extsnded to the soldiery of our ar
my and sailors OF our navy who are, and have
been in the field and on the sea, under the flag
of our country; and in the event of its attaining
power, they ought to receive all the care, pro-
lection and regard that the brave soldiers and
sailors of the Repubic have SO nobly earned.
g. Resolved, That as the Territories contrib
ute to the Federal Government their quota OF
support proportibnately with the States, they
are entitled to vote with the State representa-
tives in Congressz-on the fundamental principle
that taxation ought to be represented.
7. That the Democracy of Washington Terri
tory deprecate as a most serious injustice to
white labor, the contemplated project of the Re-
publican Revolutionists to introduce negro con-
trabands into the Territory.
On motion of Mr. Hicks, the resolutions were
read seriatun, and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Lawrence moved that the two-third rule
be adopted to regulate the choice of the Conven-
ton; upon which the ayes and nays were called
Motion carried.
On motion of Mr.. Babcock, convention pro-
ceeded to nomination of candidates
Mr. A. j. Lawrence nominated 0. B. McFad-
den; Mr.. Cain nominated James II Lasater
Mr. Judson nominated Frank Clark; Mr.. Yantis
nominated James Tilton; Mr.. Babcock nomina-
ted A. L. Brown; Mr.. 0 Brien nominated George
E. Cole .li.,,r - m
Mr.. Babcock moved to proceed to election O.
nominee for Delegate.
After several ballots were had without re
solt, Mr.. Baheock withdrew the name of A. L
Brown and substituted that Of W. G. Langford
Nine ballots were then taken, without result
the ninth ballot was as follows;
James Tilton IS; o. B. McFadden IL; Erani
Clark u; Lassater 8; Langford 6.
On motion, Convens?n adjourned until TO-
morrow, 10 o'clock, A. q .----
SATURDAY, April 18th.
| Convention met pursuant to adjournment
! Bsllotting for Delegate being in order, som