Weekly Trinity journal., 1871-07-08

convincing proof of the apostasy of Democratic
administration to all the pledges upon the faith
of which it was elevated to power, and that
the affairs of the State cannot with safety be re-
committed to its control
Eleventh-That we extend to our newly en-
franchised citizens a cordial welcome to the
lights of citizenship now permanently secured to
them after a hard fought struggle with their old
oppressors that they do not underestimate the
responsibility which rests upon them as free
men, we fully believe, and as they advance in
the path of freedom and intelligence, none will
regret the act of justice by which the Republi-
can party gave to them by constitutional guar
antees civil and political equality.
The following State ticket was nominated ;
For Governor, Newton Booth Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Romualdo Pacheo; Secretary of State,
Drury Malone Justice of Supreme Court, A. G.
Niles, for short term A. L. Rhodes, for long
term Controller James ], Green; Treasurer,
F. Baehr Surveyor General, R. E. Gardner
Attorney General John Lord Love; Supreme
Court Clerk, G. l. Taggart; Superintendent of
Public Instruction, H. NJ. Boander State Prin-
ter Thos. A. Springer Harbor Commissioner,
j. A. McGlynn.
The matter of nominating fourth Congress
man was referred to the State Central Commit
tee.
A new State Central Committee was appoint
Eugene L. Sullivan Chairman, and Morris NJ.
Estee, Secretary.
The thanks of the Convention were returned
to the Chairman, Secretaries aud Sergeants-at-
Arms for the able manner in which they attend
ed to their duties.
Charles E. Filkins of Yuba, Chairman of the
Convention, adjourned it with the following ad-
dress:
Gentlemen OF the Convention This is the
first time that have ever been called upon to
preside over Convention Of any size ac-
cepted the position with great deal of reuct-
ance, and assure you that it was one of the
few instances in this country where the office
sought the man. I feel gratifed at the result of
our labors. | believe that we have placed a
better ticket before the Republican voters of the
State of California than ever presented by Re-
publican convention before. Applause. be-
lieve that we have selected for standard
bearer "A man who will dare to sign a Sunday
law, if he thinks it is right, and who dares veto
it if he thinks it is wrong, independent of public
opinion or Young Mems Christian Associations.
believe we have got man who will not sign
eighteen subsidy bills and veto two as a death
bed repentance. | hope that every Republican
that has been member of this Convention, or
taken an interest in it, when he goes from the
hall and departs from the city, will go back to
his home and work faithfully, truly and honest
ly, and with ZEAL for the whole entire Republi-
can ticket, and we will roll up majority against
the Democracy Of the State of California, equal,
if not greater than they had against us four
years ago Thanking you for your kind consid-
GRAFTON in all your acts towards me, and your
considerate treatment of me, now declare this
Convention adjourned sine die.
Three loud, enthusiastic cheers were given
for the Chairman and three for the ticket, and
the Convention adjourned. Thus closed the pro-
ceedings of the most harmonious Convention
that ever assembled in the State of California.