The Placer herald. [volume] (Auburn, Placer County, Calif.) 1855-1991, 1868-05-02
pI.tfo< m Of the Democratic Party.

pI.tfo< m OF tho Democratic Party.
The Democratic party in the State ofCalilor-
mia in Convention, assembled, resolve and declare
ne follows
Rrsolped. That the Government OF the United
States ia the paramount Government OF the cOun-
try. and that the allegiance due from the citizens
due to such Government Is binding and perpet.
nal obligation, to be observed with fidelity and
good faith. .
Resoived, That the questions involved In the
late rebellion have been practically settled by
the war and il is the duty OF all to acquicsce in
this settlement and endcavOr to restore friendly
relations between the different sections Of the
country and re.establish the Government in its
constitutional authority throug hout the Union.
Resoived, That in order that our national diff
6cultes may be speedily adjusted and the Union
restored on permanent and satisfactory basis,
The States lately in rebellion should be dealt
With in n shirt Of kindness and fOrbearance, and
we regard the course of Congress, In what are
known as the reconstruction measures Of that
tody, as harsh, illiberal and oppressive, and
more likely to result in hollow truce than an
enduring peace,
ResoIved, That the only way in which peace
and concord can be re-estabished il 10y conform
ing to the requirements OF the Constitution and
defeating the radical party, who spurn its pro.
visions and mperil the Union by their mad and
sedtiOus course.
ResoIved. That to effect this object, we solemn
" pledge our best and untiring efforts, that the
accomplishing OF this end is the one grand qucs-
ton now pending, transcending all others in i'm
portaucc, and that the present imminent pcrils
Of the country demand the union Of all conserva-
tive hearts and names, irrespective OF former or
present party nnmes. lr. 2. VIGOROUS euor! 10
maintain the edeta c0ast.tot'od II! rs lntegri.
ty and secure its operation according to the
spirit and intent of its founders.
ResOioed. That The scheme of reducing por
ton OF the United States to Territories and strip
ping them of the rights enjoyed from the founda-
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
10 thoroughly antagonistic to those principles Of
reserved rights and local sef-government which
underlie 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.
Resoiued, That VIC believe it impracticable to
maintain the republican institutions based upon
the suffrages OF negroes, Chinese and Indians. aud
that the doctrines avowed by the radical leaders
of indscrinate suffrcgc, 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.
Resoived, That we regard the right to regulate
suffrage as belonging exclusively TO the several
States OF the Union.
Resolced, That the payment of the public debt
is a solemn duty resting upon the Government,
and that the people should cheerfuly submit to
any just system OF taxation necessary 10 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
Rcsoived, That all taxation should be 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 weight
Of State and National taxation, it is imperatively
necessary to prevent any increase in the State
debt, and to reduce our State and county expen-
SEES to the lowest standard compatible with good
that we regard with serious appre-
tension the schemes which unprinciped men are
now matureing for the people by corrupt legis-
lation, and we hold it to be the duty of all good
citizens to defeat the political schemcrs who,
under the thin disguise of professed loyalty, are
seeking an opportunity to deplete the public
treasury ind add to the burdens of taxation.
Resoiued, That the money and property of the
public should he used for the public good and
not wasted in reckless appropriations and pri-
vate grants.
Resolved, That the power 90 regulate foreign
immi 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 Mongoians, and it is the duty of the Lepis.
lature Of this State to petition Congress to en-.
desvor to obtain the adoption of such regulations
us shall accomplish this object, and the Legisla.
ture shall use all its power 10 prevent the intro
ductiOn of Monaghan laborers.
Rss0Iucd, That labor is the basis of all material
prosperity and the creator OF wealth, and that
it's interests should always be favorably regarded
by the Legislature, that the aLorer should have
time for mental and moral culture and for health
full recreation. We therefore heartily sympathizc
with the laboring classes in their endeavors to re-
duce the legal standard of days labor, and de.
clare ourselves in favor Of making eight hours a
legal days work in the absence OF any agreement
to the contrary.
Resoiued, That the industrial interest of the
country should be carefully guarded and nour-
shcd and every effort made 10 improve the con-
dition and protect the rights Of the laboring
classe will receive our hearty support,
ResOived, That We regard the Act known as
the "Registry Law" of this Suite as unjust, op-
pressive and tyrannical, calculated to defeat the
honest voters Of the county. and should be i'm.
mediately and Internationally repealed.
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