The Shasta courier., 1867-07-13
Democratic Platform.

is, we publish the platform adopted by the
late Democratic State Convention:
Resolved That the Government of the
United States.isthe permanent Government of
the country, and that the allegiance due
from the citizens to such Government is a
binding and perpetual obligation to be OBJ.
served with fidelity and good faith.
Resolved, that the questions involved in
the late rebellion have been practically set
tied by the war, and it is the duty of all to
acquiesce in this settlement and endeavor to
restore friendly relations between the differ
ent sections of the country, and re-establish
the Government in its constitutional authority
throughout the Union.
Resolved, That in order that our National
difficulties may be speedily adjusted and the
Union restored on permanent and satisfac-
tory basis, the States lately in rebellion
should be dealt with in spirit of kindness
and forbearance, and we regard the course of
Congress in what are known as the recon
struction measures of that body, as harsh,
/ illiberal and oppressive, and more likely to
result in hollow truce than enduring
peace.
Resolved, That the only way in which
peace and concord can be re-establshed is by
conforming to the requirements of the Con-
stltution and defeating the Radical party,
who spurn its provisions, and imperil the
Union by their mad and seditous course.
Resolved, That to effect this object we SOL
emnly pledge our best and most untiripg
efforts, that the accomplishing of this end is
the one grand question now pending. trans
cending all others in Importance and that
the present imminent perils of the country
demand the union of all conservative hearts
and hands, irrespective of former or present
party names, in vigorous effort to maintain
the Federal Constitution in its integrity and
secure its operation according to the spirit
and intent of it's founders
Resolved, That the scheme of reducing o
portion of the United States to territories,
and stripping them of the rights enjoyed
from the foundation of the Government, is so
absolutely opposed not only to the dearest
provisions of the Federal Constitution, but
to any sound idea of practical craftsmanship,
so dangerous as q precedent and so thorough
ly antagonistic to those principles of reserved
rights and local self government, which un-
derlie our Republican system that it is the
duty of the people of California, without dis
tinction of party, to set upon those measures
the seal of their condemnation.
heSOlVeu, lDdt we Del1eV6 1t lu1 prucClClDle
to maintain Republican institutions based
upon the suffrages of Negroes, Chinese and
Indians, and that the doctrines avowed by
the Radical leaders ofindiscriminate suffrage,
regardless of race, color or qualification, if
carried into practice, would end in the de.
gradasicn of the white race and the speedy
destruction of the Government.
Resolved, That we regard the right to
regulate suffrage as belonging exclusively to
the several States of the Union.
Resolved, That the payment Of the public
debt is a solemn duty resting upon the Gov
fully submit to any Just system of taxation
necessary to enable the Government to dis
charge this duty but no tax should be levied
except to meet the necessary expenses OF the
Government and sustain the public credit.
Resolved, That all taxation should be
equal and uniform and the expenses of the
Government should be reduced to the small
est amount consistent with the proper admin
istration of public affairs.
Resolved, That in view of the enormous
weight of State and National taxation. it is
imperatively necessary to prevent an increase
of the State debt, and to reduce our State and
County expenses to the lowest standard COM
patible with good government. That We
regard with serious apprehension the schemes
which unprincipled men are now maturing
for the people by corrupt legislation, and
hold it to be the duty of all good citizens to
defeat the political schemers who, under the
thin disguise of professed loyalty, are seeking
an opportunity to deplete the public treasury
and add to the burdens of taxation.
Resolved, That the money and property of
the public should be used for the public good,
and not wasted in reckless appropriations and
private grants.
Resolved, That the power to regulate for
egn immigration being vested in Congress,
it is the duty of that body to protect the Pa
cfic States and Territories from an undue
influx of Chinese and Mongolians, and it is
the duty of the Legislature of this State to
petition Congress to endeavor to obtain the
adoption of such regulations as shall accom-
plish this object, and the Legislature should
use all its power to prevent the introduction
of Mongolian laborers.
Resolved, That labor is the basis of all
material prosperity and the creator of wealth,
and that its interests should always be favor
ably regarded by the Legislature that the
laborer should have time for mental and
moral culture and for healthful rec.eation.-
We therefore heartily sympathze with the
laboring classes in their endeavors to reduce
the legal standard of days labor, and de-
clare ourselves in favor of making eight
hours legal days work, in the absence of
anv agreement to the contrary.
Resolved, That the industrial interests of
the country should be carefully guarded and
nourished and every effort made to improve
the condition and protect the rights of the
laboring classes will receive our hearty
support.
Resolved, That we regard the act known
as the Registry Law" of this State as
unjust, oppressive and tyranical, calculated
to defeat the rights of the honest voters of the
country, and should be Immediately and
Internationally repealed.
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