James L. English, a Democrat, was Mayor of Sacramento in 1855; and California State Treasurer1857-1859. He also served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1876. The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... List of mayors of Sacramento See also : Lists of incumbents Categories: Lists of mayors | Sacramento County, California ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The California State Treasurer is responsible for the states investment and finance. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1859 (MDCCCLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar). ... Featured at the Democratic National Convention are speeches by prominent party figures. ... 1876 (MDCCCLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday. ...