The Shasta Courier

Democratic Platform.
That all may see what an odious thing it is, we publish the platform adopted by the late Democratic State Convention:
Resolved, That the Government of the United States is the permanent Government of the country, and that the allegiance due from the citizens to such Government is a binding and perpetual obligation to be observed with fidelity and good faith.
Resolved, 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-establish the Government in its constitutional authority throughout the Union.
Resolved. That in order that our National difficulties may be speedily adjusted and the Union restored on a permanent and satisfactory basis, the States lately in rebellion should be dealt with in a spirit of kindness and forbearance, and we regard the course of Congress in what are known as the reconstruction measures of that body, as harsh, illiberal and oppressive, and more likely to result in a hollow truce than enduring peace.
Resolved, That the only way in which peace and concord can be re-established is by conforming to the requirements of the Constitution and defeating the Radical party, who spurn its provisions, and imperil the Union by their mad and seditious course.
Resolved, That to effect this object we solemnly pledge our best and most untiring efforts, that the accomplishing of this end is the one grand question now pending, transcending all others in importance, and that the present imminent perils of the country demand the union of all conservative hearts and hands, irrespective of former or present party names, in a vigorous effort to maintain the Federal Constitution in its integrity and secure its operation according to the spirit and intent of its founders.
Resolved, That the scheme of reducing portion of the United States to territories, and stripping them of the rights enjoyed from the foundation of the Government, is so absolutely opposed not only to the dearest provisions of the Federal Constitution, but to any sound idea of practical statesmanship, so dangerous as a precedent and so thoroughly antagonistic to those principles of reserved rights and local self-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 of their condemnation.
Resolved, That we believe it impracticable to maintain Republican institutions based upon the suffrages of Negroes, Chinese and Indians, and that the doctrines avowed by the Radical leaders of indiscriminate suffrage, 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 right to regulate suffrage as belonging exclusively to the several States of the Union.
Resolved. That the payment of the public debt is a 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 except to meet the necessary expenses of the Government and sustain the public credit.
Resolved. That all taxation should be equal and uniform and the expenses of the Government should be reduced to the smallest amount consistent 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 an increase of the State debt. and to reduce our State and County expenses to the lowest standard compatible with good government. That we regard with serious apprehension the schemes which unprincipled men are now maturing for the people by corrupt legislation, and hold it to be the duty of all good citizens to defeat the political schemers who, under the thin disguise of professed loyalty, are 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 private grants.
Resolved. 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 it is the duty of the Legislature of this State to petition Congress to endeavor to obtain the adoption of such regulations as shall accomplish this object, and the Legislature should use all its power to prevent the introduction 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 for healthful recreation.— We therefore heartily sympathize with the laboring classes in their endeavors to reduce the legal standard of a day's labor, and declare ourselves in favor of making eight hours a legal day's work, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary.
Resolved, That the industrial interests of the country should be carefully guarded and nourished and every effort made to improve the condition and protect the rights of the laboring classes will receive our hearty support.
Resolved, That we regard the act known as the "Registry Law" of this State as unjust, oppressive and tyrannical, calculated to defeat the rights of the honest voters of the country, and should be immediately and unconditionally repealed.