The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1868-04-18
PIatfOt IN of the Democratic Party.

PIatIOf IN Oh the Dc1nOcTat1c fuTtys
The Democratic party in the State of Califor-
MIA in Convention, assembled, resolve and declare
as follows
Resolved, That the Government of the United
States is the paramount Government of the cOun-
try, and that the allegiance due from the citizens
due to such Government is a binding and perpet-
ual obi legation, to he observed with fidelity and
good faith.
Resolced, 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
country and re-esablsh the Government in its
constitutional authority throug hout the Union.
Resolved, That in order that our national diff
fculties may be speedily adjusted and the Union
restored on Il permanent and satisfactory 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 reconstruction measures of that
| ody, as harsh. illiberal and oppressive, and
more likely to result in hollow truce than an
enduring peace,
Resoiued, That the only way in which peace
and concord can be re-establshed is by conform
ing to the requirement Of the Constitution and
defeating the radical party, who spurn its pro-
visions and imperil the Union by their mad and
seditious course
Resolved, That to effect this object, we solemn
ly pledge our best and untiring efforts, that the
accomplishing of this end is the one grand ques-
ton now pending, transcending all others in i'm.
portaucc and that the present imminent pcris
Of the country demand the union Of all conserva-
tive hearts and Names irrespective of former or
present party names, in a vigorous effort to
maintain the Federal Constitution in its ntegr
ty and secure its operation according to the
spirit and intent of its founders
ReS0lred. That the scheme of reducing a por
t,o,, Of tbn cd off to iopia 1cfr
ping them of the rights enjoyed from the iounda-
ton 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 a precedent and
SO thoroughly antagonistic TO those principles OF
reserved rights aud local seli-government which
underlie our republican system, hat it is the duty
Of the people Of California, without distinction
of party, to set upon those measures the seal OF
their condemnation.
Reso/ued, That we believe it impractcable to
maintain the republican institutions based upon
the sufrages OF negroes, Chinese and Indians. aud
that the doctrines avowed by the radical leaders
of indiscrnate suticgc. 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 ight to regulate
suf rage as belonging exclusively TO the several
States of the Union.
Resolved, That the payment of he public debt
is a solemn duty resting upon the Government,
and that the people shoui cheertully submit to
any just system 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.
Resolrcd That all taxation should he equal
and uniform, and the expenses of the Government
should be reduced to the smallest amount con-
sistent with the proper administration of public
affairs
Resolved, That in view of the enormous wei ght
Of State and National taxation it is imperatively
necessary to prevent any increase in the State
lebt, and to reduce our State and county expen-
ses to the lowest standard compatible with good
governments that we regard with serious appre-
nenson the schemes which unprincipled men ard
now maturcing for the ranne by corrupt leo
ation, and we hold it to be the S-.p of all pe
citizens TO defeat the political schemeis =
under the thin disguise of proiessed loyalty,
seeking an opportunity to deplete the slAnc
treasury and add to the burdens of taxation.
Resolced That the money and property Of the
public should be used for the public good and
not wasted in reckless appropriations and pri-
vate grants.
Resolved, That the power to regulate foreign
snm grafton 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 Mongolans, and IL is the duty Of the Legis-
lature OF this State to petition Congress to en-
doavor to obtain the adoption of such regulations
as shall accomplish this object, and the Legisa-
ture shall use all its power 10 prevent the intro
duction 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 favorably regarded
by the Legislature, that the laborer should have
time for mental and moral culture and Tor health
tul recreation. We therefore heartily sympathize
with the labprng classes in their endeavors to re-
duce the legal standard of days labor, and de-
clare ourselves in favor of making eight hours
legal days work in the absence OF any agreement
to the contrary.
Resoiced, That the industrial interest of the
country should be carefully guarded aud nour-
ished and every effort made TO improve the con-
diton and protect the rights Of the laboring
classe Will receive our hearty support,
Reso1ced. That we regard the Act known as
the Registry Law" of this Stute as unjust. op
pressive and tyrannical. calculated to defeat the
honest voters of the county. and should be i'm.
mcdiately and Internationally repealed.