Year: 1867




The Democratic party in the State of Califcr-
sfollows


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 q binding and perpet
ual obligation, to be observed with fidelity and
good faith.


Resolped, That the questions involved in the
late rebellion have been practically settled by
the war. and it is the duty Of all to acquiesee in
this settlement and endeavor to restore friendly
relations between the different sections of the
country and re.establish the Government in its
constitutional authority throughout the Union.


Rts0ired, That in order that our national diff
fculties may be speedily adjusted and the Union
restored on permanent and satisfactory basis,
the States lately in rebellion should be dealt
with ia spirit OF kindness and forbearance. and
we regard the course Of Congress- in what are
known rs the reconstruction measures Of that
body, as harsh, illiberal and oppressive, and
more likely to result in q hollow truce than an
enduring peace,


Rcsoloed. That the only way in which peace
and concord can be rc-cstablished is by conorm-
inc TO the requreme nts of the Constitution and
defeating the radical party, who spurn its pro-
lions and imperil the Union by their mad and
seditious course.


Resolued, That to effect this object, we solemn
ly 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
portancc 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 names, in vigorous effort to
maintain the Federal Constitution in its integri
ly and secure its operation according to the
spirit and intent of its founders.


Rcs0ired. That the scheme of reducing por-
ton OF the United States to Territories and strip
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
statcsmanship, so dangerous as Il precedent and
so thoroughly antagonstic to those principles OF
reserved rights aud local self-government which
undcrlic our republican system that it is the duty
of the people OF California. without distinction
of party, to set upon those measures the seal OF
their condemnation.


Rcsoired, That we believe it impracticable TO
maintain the republican institutions based upon
the suffrages oi negroes Chinese and Indians. and
that the doctrines avowed by the radical leaders
of indiscrnatc sufrcgc, 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.


Resotred. That we regard the right to regulate
suffrage as belonging exclusively TO the several
States Of the Union.


Reso1red, That the payment OF the public debt
is solemn duty resting upon the Government,
and that the people should cheerfully submit to
any lust system OF taxation necessary to enable
the Government to discharge this duty; but no
tax should be levied except 10 meet the necessary
expenses Of tho Government and sustain the pub
lie credit.


Rts0lped. That all taxation should be equal
and uniform, and the expenses of the Government
should be reduced to the smallest amount con
estent with the proper administration OF public
affiirs


Reso7yed. That in view of the enormous weight
of State and National taxation, it is impcratively
necessary to prevent any increase in the State
debt and to reduce our State and county eXpen-
sos to the lowest standard compatible with good
Government: that we regard with serious appre
hension the schemes which unprincipled men are
now matureing for the people by corrupt egis-
lation and we hold it to be the duty Of all good
citizens to defeat the political schemers who.
under the thin disguise OF proiessed loyalty, arc
seeking an opportunity to deplete the public
treasury and add to the burdens OF taxation.


Resolved. That the money and property Of the
public should be used for the public good and
not wasted in reckless appropriations and phi
vae grants.


Resoired, That the power TO 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 Mongolians. and il is the duty Of the Legis-
lature of this State to petition Congress to en-
deavor to obtain the adoption of such regulations
as shalt accomplish THIS oDect, ana 'he l4celsla-
ture shall use all its power TO prevent the intro
ducton of Mongolian laborers.


Rcso}red, That labor is the basis of all material
prosperity and the creator OF wealth and that
It's interests should always be favoraby regarded
by the Legislature, that the laborer should have
time for mental and moral culture and for health
ful recreation We therefore heartily sympathizc
with the aborng classes in their endeavors to re-
ducc 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.


Resolred, That the industrial interest of the
country should be carefully guarded and nour
ished, and every effort made TO improve the con
diion and protect the rights Of the laborng
clas.es will receive our hearty support,


Res0iuea. That we regard the Act known as
the "Rcgistry Law" of This Stntc as unjust, OPP
prcssive and tyrannical, calculated to defeat the
honest voters OF the country. and should bc i'm
mediately and uucouditionally repealed.