The Placer herald., 1867-08-17
Platfot m of the Democratic Party.

The Democratic party in the State OF Calii0r
mia in Convention, assem- lc,., resolve and declare
siollows
Resolred. That the Government of the United
States is the paramount Government of the cOun-
try, and that he allegiance due from th" cit Zens
due to such Government is Il binding and perpet.
ual obligation, to be observed with fidelity and
good faith.
Resolued That the questions involved in the
late rebellion have been practically settled by
the war. and it is the duty OF all to acqucsce in
TIL settlement ana endcavor to restore friendly
relations between the different sections of the
country and re e-ps,ahsh the Government in its
constitutional authority throughout the Union.
Resolved, That in order that our national dif-
fcuties may he speedily adjusted and the Union
restored ona permanent and satisfactory basis.
the States lately in rebellion should he dealt
with iu spirit OF kindness and io,bearlnce. and
we regard the course Of Congress- in what are
known as the reconstruction measures OF that
body, as harsh, llibrral aud oppressive, and
more likely to result in u hollow truce than an
enduring peace,
ReSoiUed, That the only way in which peace
and concord can be rc-csiablished is hy conform
ing 10 the requircm nts OF the Constitution and
defeating the radical party who spurn its pro-
visions aud imperil the Union by their mad and
6editiOuS course.
ly pledge our best and untiring efforts, thai the
accomplishing OF this end is the one grand qu"s-
ton now pending. transcending all others in i'm
portancc, and that the present imminent pcrils
OF the country demand the union of all conserva-
tive hearts and names. irrespective OF former or
present party names, in vigorous effort to
maintain the Federal Constitution in it's intcgri'
ty and secure its operation according to the
spirit and intent of its founders.
Resolred. That the 81 hem" Of reducing por
ton oil the United States to Territories aud strip
ping them Of the rights enjoyed from the iound,-
,ogt th.C Gov iS IN ain q
not only to the dearest provisions OF the Federal
Constitution, but to amy sound idea OF practical
craftsmanship, SO dangerous as i precedent ana
10 thoroughly antagonistic TO those principles OF
reserved rights aud local seli-Government which
undeiic our republican systemthat II is the duty
OF the people OF California, without distinction
oil party, to set upon those measures the seal OF
their condemnation
Resoived, That We believe it impracticablc TO
maintain the republican Institutions based upon
the suffrages OF negroes. Chinese and Indians. and
that the doctrines avOwcd by the radical leaders
Of iudscrinate sufrcgc. regardless Of race, color
or qualification. il carried into practice, would
end in the degradation Of the white race and the
speedy destruction OF the Government.
Resolved, That we regard the right to regulate
suffrage as belonging exclusively 10 Tue several
States OF the Union.
Resoived, That the payment OF the public debt
ia n solemn duty resting upon the Government.
and that the people shouli chccriully submit to
any Just system OF taXuion necessary to enable
the Government to discharge this duty; but no
tax should he levied except 10 meet the necessary
expenses OF tho Government and sustain the pub
lie credit.
Resoiprd. That all taxation should he equal
and uniform, and the expenses of the Government
should be reduced to the smallest amount con
sistent with the proper administration oi pubic
affairs. a..
Resoived, That in view Of the enormous weight
of State and National taxation, it is impcratively
necessary to prevent any increase III the SLATE
debt, and to reduce our State and county eXprn.
ses to the lowest standard compltlbIe win good
government; that we regard with serious appre'
tension the schemes which unprinciped men are
now matureing for the people by corrupt legis-
iation. and we hold it to he the duty OF all good
citizens TO defeat the political schrmeis who'
under the thin disguise OF proiesseh loyalty, are
seeking IN opportunity to deplete tue pubic
,roosurv and add to the burdens OF taxation
Pesojyed. That the money and property OF the
,,hIic shouM be used Tor the public good and
nat wasted in reckless appropriations and p''-
vate grants. ,,,,,o coro;ar
immigration being vested IN Congress, u ~ ,ne
dmtv Of that body TO protect the Pacifc States
and Territories from an undue influx OF Ch'nest
onI Monrolans. and il is the duty OI the LegiS'
iatnrc Of This State to petition Congress TO en-
deayor to obtain the adoption oi snch regnia'ion'
as shall accomplish this object, ana 'he - hcsis.''
ture shall use AL its power 10 prevent Tue 'A'io
duction of Mongoian laborcrs.
Resoired, That labor is the basis OF AL "','e,''
prosperity and the creator OF wealth, III" 'n",
its interests should always be favprnbly res''roe"
by the Legislature, that the l,borer houl,l have
time for mental and moral culture and Tor health
full recreation. We therefore heartily sympathzc
with the laboring classes in their pndeavors TO re-
duce the legal standard OF II days Labor, and de-
clare ourselves in favor OF making eight hours II
legal days work in the absence Of any agreement
to the contrary.
ResoIved That the industrial interest Of the
country should be carefully guarded and nour-
iphed, and every effort made 10 improve the con.
aition and protect the rights OF the laboring
cIas.es will receive our hearty support,
Rtsoiued That we regard the Act known rs
the "Regl-try L,w' Of this Stutc as unjust, op
pressive and tyranpical calculated to defeat the
honest voters OF the country. and should be im'
msdiately and Internationally repealed.