The Placer herald., 1868-02-22
Regular Meeting of Eureka Lodge, F, &
A. NJ, for the year 1867.
PIatfOt m of the Democratic Party.

The Democratic party in the State Of CaliIOr-
MIA in Convention, assemble, resolve and declare
rs follows
Resoiped. 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 binding and perpet-
ual obligation, to be observed with fidelity and
good faith.
Resolued, 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 betw cen the different sections of the
country and ie.esiahlsh the Government in its
constitutional authority throug hout the Union.
Resolued, That in order that our national diff
ticulties may be speedily adjusted and the Union
restored on u permanent and satisfactory basis.
the States lately in rebellion should he dealt
with in spirit OF kindness and iorbearance, and
we regard the course of Congress, in what are
known as the reconstruction measures of that
Lody. as harsh, illiberal and oppressive, and
more likely to result in hollow truce than an
enduring peace,
Resolued That the only way in which peace
and concord can be re- established is Ivy conform
ing TO the requirem nts Of the Constitution and
defeating the radical party, who spurn its pro.
visions and imperl the Union by their mad and
seditOus course.
Resolped That to effect this object, we solemn
ly pledge our best and untiing efforts, that the
ton now pending. transcending all others in i'm
portancc. 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 vigorous effort to
maintain the Federal Constitution in its integri.
ty and secure its operation according to the
spirit and intent of its founders.
Resolved. That the scheme Of reducing por
ton OF the United States to Territories and strip
ping them Of the rights enjoyed from the foundi,-
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 us a precedent and
80 thoroughly antagOnistic 10 those principles OF
reserved rights aud local self. government which
underie our republican system. that it is the duty
OF the people Of California, without distinction
Of party, to set upon those measures the seal oil
their condemnation.
Resoired, That VIC believe IL impracticable to
maintain the republican institutions based upon
the suffrages OF negroes. Chinese and Indians and
that the doctrines avowed by the radical leaders
of indiscrnate suffrcgc, regardless OF race color
or qualification. it carried into practice, would
end in the degradation OF the white race and the
speedy destruction OF the Government.
Resoived, That we regard the right to regulate
suffrage as belonging exclusively 10 the several
States OF the Union.
Resoiped, That the payment of the public debt
Is solemn duty resting upon the Government
and that the people should cheerfully submit to
any just system OF taxation necessary to enable
the Government to discharge this duty; but no
tax should be levied kept 10 meet the necessary
expenses of tho Government and sustain the pub.
lie credit.
ResOlued, That all taxation should he equal
aud uniform, and the expenses Of the Government
should he reduced 10 the smallest amount con.
sistent with the proper administration of public
affairs.
Received, That in view of the enormous weight