The Placer herald., 1867-08-24

Ht{T AGilDi - but SIcHtCsL law - io -
steady, strong, contiruous action that all
grea. works ale accomp shed.
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81 r,latfof m of the Democratic Party.
The Democratic party in the State of Caliior-
rim in Convention, assent le3, resolve and declare
sfuilows
aeSulrtd That the Government OF The United
States is the paramount Government OF the coun-
n, and that the allegiance due from the citizens
ilic to such Government is binding and perpet-
u,l obligation, TO be observed with fidelity and
sood faith.
j rebcllon have been practically settled by
sa.e.,r and II is tn duty OF all to acquiesce in
,'r'.- -rtlcmcnt and cudcevor to restore friendly
i.l .Ors between The different sections of the
yu.atr5 nd re establish tho Government in its
constitutional authority throughout the Union.
Re,oiotd, That IN order that our national diff
Hcul,ies may be specdily adjusted and the Union
t-slured on a permanent and satisfactory basis
WE state. lately III rebellion should be dealt
v ,, spirit OF kinlness and iorbearance. and
4jd tha course of Congress, i'll what are
...v t- 'br lpcOnstlUcliOn measures OF that
.t.b. illibeta and oppressive. and
suit ia a hollow truce than an
esHe. the only way in which peace
as re-o.labished is Ivy conform
~ .siHrf aGuirem nts oil the Constitution and
radical party. who spurn its pro
rnss , mpNii the Union by their mad and
%, .n.,ougse.
f5 fd hat to effect this object, we solemn
u oor best and untirng efforts, that the
1i .lug OF this end is the one grand qucs
t0-..aE pending trausccrdmg all others in i'm
a~ nee. and that the present imminent pcrils
Ac country demand the union of all cOnserva-
l' 4 hearts and Names irrespective of former or
resent party names, in a vigorous effort to
uuintan the Federal Constitution in its integri'
~ ana secure its operation according to the
~ rit and intent of its founders.
Rtsoiped. That the scheme of reducing por
tion oil the United States to Territories and strip
ping them of the rights enjoyed from the iounda-
lion 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 precedent and
so thoroughly antagonistiC to those principles OF
reserved rights and local elf-goyernment which
undcrlie our republican system, that it is the duty
of the people OF California, without distinction
of party, to set upon those measures the seal OF
their condemnation.
ResoIued, THAI we believe il imprlcticablc to
maintain the republican institutions based upon
the suflages Of negroes, Chinese and Indians, and
that the doctrines avowed by the radical leaders
of indiscrnatc suffrcgc, regardless OF race, color
or qualification. if 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 the several
States OF the Union.
Resolved That the payment of the public debt
is solemn duty resting upon the Government,
and that the people should cheeffully submit to
any lust syst, IN of taxation necessary to enable
the Government to discharge this duty but no
tax should be levied except to meet the necessary
expenses of tho Government and sustain the pub
lie credit
Resolved, That all taxation should I've equal
and uniform, and the expenses of the Government
should he reduced to the smallest amount con-
sistcnt with the proper administration OF public
affairs.
Resolved, That in view OF the enormous weight
Of state and National taxation, it is iinpcrativcy
necessary to prevent any increase In the STATE
debt, and to reduce our State and county eNpen,
ses to the lowest standard compatible win Sood
Governments; that we regard with serious apprc-
tension the schemes which unprnciplcd men are
now maturcng for the people by corrupt leg's.
lation. and we hold it to be the duty of all good
citizens to defeat the political schemcls who
under the thin disguise OF proiessed loyalty, are
seeking an opporut,,y , & TO aSp,e.e a snG PUBIC
Resoiped, That the money and property OF the
nublic should be used for the public good and
ut wasted in reckless appropriations and pri
Vate grants. .
imminration being vested in Congress, 1t Is The
duty of that body to protect the Pacific States
md Territories from an undue influx OF Chinese
md Mongolians, and it is the duty OF the Legis
Mturc of this State to petition Congress 10 en-
deavor to obtain the adoption OF such regulations
as shall accomplish this object. and the Lcgsli'
ture shall use all its power TO prevent the lhtro
duction Of Mongoliau laborers.
Resolved That labor is the basis OF all matcrla
prosperity and the creator OF wealth. and tha
its interests should always be iavorably regarded
by the Legislature, that the laborer should nave
time for mental and moral culture and Tor health
iul recreation. We therefore heartily sympathizt
with the k,boring classes in their endeavors to re
duce the legal standard of days labor, and dc
clare ourselves in favor Of making eight hours
legal days work in the absence OF any agreement
to the contrary.
Resolyed That the industrial interest of tht
country should be carefully guarded and nour
ished. and every effort made TO improve the con
dition and protect the rights oi the laborin:
classes will receive our hearty support,
Resolsea That we regard the Act known n
a,tbe .Repistrv Law of Ibis Stutc as unjust OPP
9tes-iye and tyianpcal. calculated to defeat IN
-,-si.t voters Of the country aud hholld be I'm
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