The Shasta courier., 1867-06-08
UNION COUNTY coNvENTIoS.

tee, at / oclockA. NJ, and was called to order
by Felix Tracy, Secretary County Central
Committee.
On motion, j. J. Bell was elected tempo
rary Chairman, and D. r. McClary chosen
as temporary Secretary.
On molten, Messrs. Swain, Ball, Richards,
Brown and Watkins were appointed Com
rnittee On Credentials Messrs. Souter, Gil.
hooley. Mount, Chitwood and jackson, a
Committee on Permanent Organization and
Order of Business, and Messrs. Plumb, Gut
man and Reid, Committee on Resolutions.
On motion, delegates were instructed to
deposit their credentials with the Secretary
Convention then adjourned to O'Clock P.
AT 2. N. Convention met pursuant to
adjournment.
Committee on Credentials reported the fol
lowing delegates entitled to seats in the
Convention
French Gulch.-J. Souter, D. r. McCiary,
T. Plumb, l. Frank.
Parkyille.-J. F. Winsell, n. Purdy.
Texas Springs.-J. j. Bell, S. Eastman
Bell proxy.
Shasta.-L Garrecht, D. II. Dunn, S.
Greiner, l. B. Potter, P. II. Gilhooley, S.
Richards.
Dog Creek-J Swatzel, A. Westerveldt,
Gooch proxy.
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Churntown.-J. NJ. French, L. Gregory
G.. Martin.
Janesville.-J. Brown, B. Lefevre.
Tower House,. A. Chitwood, II. l..
Turner.
Copper City.-W. NJ. Logan, G. Silver
thorn, W. B Curl.
Fort Crook-R Pugh
Shingetown.-II. S. Ball, W. W. Ball,
North Cow Creek.-J. Yank, j. Randles.
Arbuckle.--J. Regan.
Piety 11iii.-lI. Ludwig, W. Forscher.
Lower oprr;ngs.-H. A. Wiser, A. Wood.
Chicago-W. jackson.
Horsetown-P Quinn, A. Gutmah.
Whiskytown.-A. C. Swain, D. Huntz-
man.
Mddletown.-T S. Mount, j. f. Gage.
Buckeye-E. A. Reid, j. L. Nichols
Bald uills.-D. Frank.
Mllyille.-G. Williamson, G.. Watkins,
J. P. Webb, n L. Strowd.
Roaring River-G. NJ Corson P. Larkin,
II. L. King
Muletown.-J. Bossyns; Swain proxy.
Ludwig's Bridge-Wm. Ladwig, j. Fors-
ter.
Watson Gulch.-D. Coughln, J. Loary.
Eagle Creek.-E. Il. Jones, NJ Post.
Portuguese Flat.-H. A. Crane; Gooeh
proxy.
Report received and committee. discharged
Committee on Permanent Organization
and Order of Business reported as follows:
For President, J. J. Bell Vice President,
John Souter; Secretary, David r. McClary:
Assistant, Timothy Quinn
Nominations.-She Clerk County
Judge; District Attorney Treasurer; As,
semblyman Assessor; Public Anministra
tor and Coroner; Supt. Public Schools, Sur
veyor election of delegates to State Conven.
ton; election of delegates to Senatorial
Convention election of County Central
Committee composed of nine persons.
Committee on Resolutions reported the
following:
WHEREAS, The Nation. recently involved
in the suppression of most gigantic rebel
lion, has trium1hantly maintained its integ-
rity and entirety through the efforts of its
loyal citizens, now known as the Union
Party of the Nation and believing that the
government of the country should rest in the
hands of a majority of its supporters; there
fore
Resolved, That the representatives of the
people, directly elected from among them,
constitute the government of a free nation.
Resolved, That any act of the Executive of
the Nation in conflict with the laws enacted
by the governing power, and not in strict
conformity with such laws and the enforce
ment thereof, is reasonable, usurping, and
in violation of the sacred compact by which
this nation is governed.
Resolved, That in Andrew johnson, acc-
dental President of this Nation, we recog.
nlZe al tue eieiHeuts VI tue lrditOr anu
usurper.
Resolved, That in the acts of Congress we
recognize wise, loyal and honest governing
power, and here pledge our full and honest
support of its measures.
Resolved, That we recognize the Union
Party of this State and of the Nation as the
saving element of their existence, and that
the safety of the party itself exists in the
perfect organization, discipline and adherent 9
to principle; to the support of the nominees
of its Conventions, without reference to
personal disikes or prejudices.
Resolved, That John Bidwell is entitled to
the support and confidence of the people of
this county for any position to which be may
aspire that his course in Congress meets our
appreciation. and secures our votes for his
election of Governor of this State.
Nominations for Sheriff being in order
Thomas Greene, W. L. Hopping, james
Daily and James Reagan were placed in
nomination.
On motion, candidates were required t.
subscribe to the resolutions, and pledge
themselves to support the nominees of the
Convention.
On motion, each candidate was required to
pay five dollars for the purpose of defraying
expenses of the Convention.
W f. Hopninp James Dalr o,1 T.