The weekly union record., 1865-08-12
Proceedings of the Union County Con-
veption.

The Convention was called 10 order by Mr..
r. Richey, and the object of the meeting
stated.
On motion Mr.. T. Fogg was appointed
temporary Chairman, and james Young tenn
porary Secretary. The following Committees
were appointed by the Chair with consent Of
the Convention
Committee on Credentias-J. S. Moore,
D. S. Benner, R. B. Moore, H. NJ. Clemens
aud J. W. Gilkyson.
Committee on Order of Business and Per
manent Orga1ization-A. G. Simpson, c. l..
Pond James Slower, Geo. c. Perkins and g.
Hutcbins.
Committee appointed to select Delegates to
the State Judical Conventional. w. Day,
c. L. Pond, Robert Davis G. c. Perkins aud
James Young.
Committee on Resoiutions-Dr Tilden, R.
B. Moore, James, J. Mex. Smith aud Robert
Davis.
The Committee on Resolutions offered the
following, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. In many counties of this State
certain Union men have declared that the ob
ject for which the Union Party had been
formed was now fully accomplished. and that
they were therefore at liberty to dissolve and
disorganize the party which bad successfully
sustained the Government through years of
rebellion against it. And, whereas, new issues
have been presented to the people of this State,
upon which Union men of the Union Party
may and will be called upon to act. And,
whereas. it is not only the privilege but the
duty of Union men to make open avowaI of
their opinions upon such issues. Therefore, be
it Resolved by the Union Party of Butte
County, in Convention assembled
1st. That the mission of the Union party is
not yet accomplished.
2d. That the men and parties OF men who
advocate the dissolution or diSorganization OF
that party, can be successful in their desires
only by open sfiiliation with Secessonsts and
Copperheads.
Sd. That the Union party propose to decide
upon and settle the new issues growing ont of
the rebellion and its suppression, without the
advice of Southern SecessioniSts or Northern
doughfaces.
the integrity, ability and patriotism of Presi,
dent johnson and bis Cabinet. and in such
confidence we submit to the advice and the
action of our National Congress all questions
of reconstruction, and all action in regard TO
the late seeded States of the Union.
5th. That the Union party of Butte county
emphatically demand lbe repeal Of the "Spe
ci6c Contract Act" and request our Senators
ba- J.
for its repeal. And in order that such repeal
may be etfectual for the purpose intended, they
are further requested to advocate the enact
ment of law making the taxes of this State
payable in the currency of the National Gov
ernment.
9th That the question of IN egro Suffrage"
which the so called Democratic party is endeav
oring TO force upon the Union party of the
Union and of this State. is one which belongs
10 the non seeding States, exclusively to the
States themselves: and as yet ID this State is
not an issue to be presented to the people for
their action.
On motion, the Convention adjourned till
. clock.
Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Committee on Credentials reported all the
Delegates entitled 10 their seats, as follows:
OrorHls-G. C. Perkins, J. NJ. Brock, F.
W Day, Max Brooks. t Fogg. j. NJ. Clark,
Peter Maurer, 6. Moore, II. P. Downer
"a. G. Simpson proxy, and james Young.
Central House-G. W. Hutcbins and Ly-
man Ensly.
Cherokee Rarine-S. B. Burnham
Carpenters FlGt-Chas. H. Leggett and j.
A Wack.
C,um's Raneh-D. S. Benner and j. j.
Clymer.
Oregon Cay-R F. Derrick and A. Fittz.
Cherokee Fdt-James G. Whltlau, B. P.
Hutchinson and I. L. Vinton.
Penoe's RGnch-M Pence and c. L. Durbn
Morris Rarine-J Mex. Smith and j. H.
Cooper.
Hamilton-R. B. Moore and A. J. Osborn
Thompson Eat-Martin Cuddy and E. A.
Halstead
Shafes Raneh-S. P. Thrasher, John
Hubert and Robert Davis.
Joinson's Raneh-John Griffith.
Ciioo-J. Eddy. W. Lee. j. W. GiIkysou,
W. H. Slsby, c. l.. Pond. Samuel Daniels,
j. s Hiekock. j. Siover and c. L. StiIson.
Dagon-J. F. Boyd and Sam Smith
Roek Crsek-Wm. Sharky and John Shan
non-
Pine Creek-W. H. Hastings and P. H.
McIu;osh.
MorriN's MIA. Il. Chapman and n
Butler.
CeaterulNe-Chas T. Peterson.
N'msheir-Stepbeu Harvy, A. 5. Ayres
and Wm. W. Collins.
MGgalla-J. W. Dunbar and A. S. Pierce.
ISkgp-J. W. Neal and Moses Chase
LsonGri's MN-Wm. Leonard and \. D.
Turfey.
L0reloak's Mill. G. Bare and Fl. Rich
ardson.
FORKS Of Butte. Il. Van Week and j .
W. Leman.
Little Kimslew-H. NJ. Clemens and Josiah