The Placer herald., 1867-06-29
Platform OF the Democratic Party.

The Democratic party Ill inc state Oh oaiiior-
MIA in Convention, assembled, resolve and declare
us follows:
Resolred That the Government Of the United
States is the paramount Government OF the coun-
try and that the allegiance due IRON the cltlZens
due to such Government is binding and perpet-
uAl obligation, to he obserHed~ With -hdeluy aId
good faith =,
Res0iued That the questions involved in the
late rebellion have been practically settled by
the war; and it is the duty OF all to acquiesce ia
this settlement and endcavor to restore lrlendiy
relations between The different sections OF the
coaAtry and rc.establish the Government IN IT'S
constitutional authority throughout the Union.
Resoircd. That in order that our national dif-
Gaultes may be speedily adjusted and the onlon
restored ON permanent and satisfactory OASIS,
The States la.ely in rebellion should be dealt
with ir Il spirit OF kindness and iorbearance, and
we regard the course of Congress, in what are
known as the reconstruction measures OF that
body, as harsh, illiberal and oppressive, ana
more lkelv to result in q hollow truce than an
enduring peace,
Rsso.vea, That the only way in which peace
md concord can be re-cstablished is by conform
ng 10 the requirems ns Of the Constitution ana
debating the radical party, who spurn us pro.
visions aud imperil the Union by their mad and
-clitiouS course.
Resolved, That to effect this object we solemn
IN pledge our best and uutiring efforts. that the
accomplishing oil this end is the one grand qucs-
lion now pending. transcending all others in i'm
portaLcc, and that the present imminent perlls
# 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 its lntegri
" and secure its operation according to the
spilit and intent Of its founders.
ResOlred That the S. heme OF reducing por-
ion oil the United States TO Territories and strip
ming them OF the rights enjoyed from the loundil-
ION nj tha GOvprpInput. is absolutely opposed
not only to the dearest provisions of the Federal
Constitution, but TO any sound idea OF practical
states manship, SO dangerous as precedent ana
20 thoroughly antagonistlc TO those principles OF
reserved rights and local self government which
undellic our republican systemhat it is the duty
ol the pc ople OF California, without distinction
OF party TO set upon those measures the seal oil
their condemnation.
Rcsoiyed, That We believe ii impracticable to
maintain tue republican institutions based upon
the suiilagcs OF negroes Chinese and Indians. and
thlt The doctrines uvowed by the radical leaders
% indiscrnate sufrcgc, regardless OF race, color
or qualification. if carried into practice, would
tno in the degradation Of the white race and the
speedy destruction OF the Government.
RcSolred. That we regard the right to regulate
sua4age as belonging exclusively 10 the several
states OF The Union.
ResOlred, That the payment of the public debt
l.. a solemn duty resting upon the Government.
md that the people shouli cheerully submit to
any lust y stem OF taxation necessary to enable
the Government to discharge this duty; but no
tax should BE levied except 10 meet the necessary
expenses OF tho Gov eInment and sustain the pub
lic credit.
!fcsoAed That all taxation should he equal
mud uni lgfl4. md The expenses of the Government
.houid he iecucoa 10 The smallest amount
ss.eut with The proper administration OF public
affairs.
lfesolrea That in view OF the enormous weight
Oh State md National taxation it is impclatively
uece. .salY to prevent any increase in the State
eebi, and to reGEce our state and county eXpen-
scs 10 the lowest STANDARD compatible with good
Governments that we regard with serious appre-
h.nsion the schemes which unprincipled men are
now maturciug Tor the people by corrupt legis-
lation and We hold it to be the duty OF all good
citizens to defeat the political schemels who.
under he ibn disguise OF proiessed loyalty, are
seeking an opportunity to deplete the public
treasury and add to the burdens OF taxation.
Rcsolred. That The money and property OF the
pnllic should be used Tor the public good and
not wasted in reckless appropriations and psi-
vate grants
Resoired, That the power TO regulate foreign
Immigration being vested in Congress it is the
,luty OF that body to protect the Pacific States
and Territories from an undue influx OF Chinese
and Mon aolians, and ii is the duty OF the Legis-
lature of this State 10 petition Congress to en-
,ieayor TO obtain the adoption OF such regulations
hail accomplish tN!S OiJeCl, anu l4cSlsli-
'tuye shall use all its power 10 prevent the intro
,lucon OF Mongolian laborers.
Rfsoired That labor is the basis of all material
prosperity aud the creator OF wealth. and that
i,s interests should always be favorably regarded
by the Legislature. that the laborer should have
time for mental and moral culture and for health
tul recreation. We therefore heartily sympathzc
with the laboring classes in their cndeavors to
duce the legal standard Of days labor, and de-
clare ourselves in favor OF making eight hours a
Icgal days work in the absence oil any agreement
TO he contrary.
Resolued. That the industrial interest of the
country should be carefully guarded and nour-
i.hed, and every effort made to improve the con-
6ition and protect the rights OF the laboring
classes will receive our hearty support,
RcsOlred. That we regard the Act known rs
the .Registry Law" Of this Stutc as unjust, op-
pressive and tyr,nnical, calculated to deleat the
I0ncst voters OF the county, and should be i'm
,nediately and Internationally repealed.
RESOLUTIONS of the Placer County Demo-
cratic Convention.
Resolved, That our platform is the Federal
Constitution, and we deprecate all usurpations
by any one branch of the Government OF the
powers pertaining to either ol ihe others, as
ihis would be the end Of our Republican institu-
lions. aud the death knell of American Liberty,
Resolved We stand opposed to all such here
lies as that negroes should he allowed to vote at
our elections; and as sequence, TO hold office
and mingle in our social circles.
Resolved, We are opposed TO the efforts OF in
sane men to subvert the laws Of nature by oblt-
Grating all distinctions between the white and
black races.
Resolved, We are opposed TO all schemes OF
plundering, as the taking of private property in
any other manner, or for any other purpose, than
as prescribed by the laws OF the land.
Resolved, that our National Constitution guar
nniees to each and all the States OF the American