, 1867-06-28
California DemoratIc State Convention.

SAN FRAscIsco, June l9.-The Democratic
State Convention met at Turn Verein Hall, at
noon to-day, for the purpose Of nominating a
State ticket. The total number Of delegates
elected 10 the Convention is 273, the apportion-
ment being based on the vote cast for Mcclellan
and Pendleton at the last Presidential election.
The delegates were all chosen from the clubs,
without primary election.
The test adopted by the Democratic State
COMMITTEES is as follows All voters opposed to
the radical policy Of Congress and in favor of a
constitutional administration of the Government
OF this Union, shall be entitled to vote for dele
gates.
Eugene CasserIy was unanimously chosen
temporary Chairman, and A: G. Bradford was
chosen temporary Secretary. After appointing
Committee on credentials and permanent or.
ganization, the Convention adjourned until this
morning.
1t is understood that the secesh element will
take a back seat for the good of the party, be.
lievng that by waving their claims ticket
can be nominated which will secure a large
number of milk and water Union men. Great
enthusiasm prevailed thus far. 1t is generally
believed that II. II. Haight will be the nominee
for Governor No nominations will be made till
tomorrow. 1t is a noticeable fact that four
ffths of the Convention is composed of time
worn COpperheads, and secesh. John Bigler is
prominent among the delegates.
SAN FRANcIsC0, June 20.-The Democratic
State Convention reassembled to>day, at IL
o'clock. The platform adopted embraces six
teen resolutions, FIVE of which as follows :
ResoIved, That the questions involved in the
late rebellion have been practically settled by
the war, and it is the duty of all to acquiesce in
this settlement, and endeaVor to restore friendly
relations between the different sections of the
cou ntEy, and reSestablish the Government in
its constitutional authority throughout the
Union.
Resolued, That in order that our national diff,
cuties may be speedily adjusted, andtbe Union
restored on a permanent and satisfactory basis,
the States lately in rebellion should be dealt
with in a spirit of kindness and forbesrance,
and declared the course of Congress in what
are known as the Reconstruction measures of
that body as harsh, iliberal, and oppressive,
and more likely to result in a hollow truce than
enduring peace.
ResolUsd, That The only way in which peace
and concord can be re.estabished is by con-
forming to the requirements of the Constitution,
aud repudiating the radical party, who spurn
its provisions ard imperil the Union by their
mad and seditous course.
ResoIred That the power 10 regulate foreign
immigration being vested in Congress, it is the
duty of that body to protect the Pacific States
and Territories from an undue influx Of Chinese
and Mengolians, and it is the duty of the Legis-
lature of this State to petition Congress to en-
deavor to obtain the adoption Of such regula-
t;oas as shall accomplish this object, and the
Legislature should use all its power to prevent
the introduction of MOngolian laberers.
Pesolued. That we regard the riEtt%to - - 81
Suffrage as belonging exclusively 10 the several
States of this Union.
After the adoption of the platform the Cons
ventien proceeded with the nomination for Gov
ernor. Col. Crockett nominated H. H. Haight,
of San Francisco. General VIM nominated P.
B. Reading, whe stated that he was not can
ddate Oliver, of Tuolumne, nominated Gen.
Rosecrans Judge Barner stated that ROsecran S
had positively declined to run upon the ticket,
whereupon Haight was nominated by acclama-
ton, after which the Convention adjourned till
3, Pm. At the afternoon session VIM Holden,
OF Mendocino, received the nomination for
Lieutenant Governors Dr. Nichols, of Sacra-
meDto, for Secretary of State, and Robert Watt,
for Controller After these nominations the Cons
vention adjourned to meet to to-morrow, at 10 A NJ.
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