The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1868-06-01
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FROM THE
cuATRMAN OF THE
,orRAWC STATE EXECUTIVE
COyKMETFEE.

,-,reuEN:-SOme time since, the Execu-
''Gammittee of the Democratic Party,
.Se,5ed Constitution and Bylaws recon
"5.I bv them, for general adoption. 1t
-asstiy hoped that thorough system of
s'Ar-1.ti0n for the approaching election, is
adopted upon this plan. The political
s-a+ set forth in these documents, may
.rmmed up III two words:
Constitutional Liberty.
rssntter disregard of the Constitution of
limited States, and the total overthrow
IAs constitution of ten States, by the Re
Tjean party, creates an imperative ne
...fv for the people to proclaim anew the
s.r principles of the American system of
hg government.
TBe political platform ofthe Republican
s.rrofthis State, is the reverse ofour own,
/ N NAV be stated in two words also, to-
VT
CONSTITUTIONAL DESPOTISM."
Tho Military Convention now in session,
8,.ab0ut to conclude their reasonable la
md for the disfTanchisement of all our
prominent and useful citizens. They
1--we carried their prescription far beyond
H. dictatiOn of the Radical Congress. In
lead ola constitution for free people, it is
/, bHl of pains and penalties for imaginary
8ae1Ces is er post tdct0 in it's character; and
ird under the Constitution of the United
8Sles,
The system of amalgamation, miscegena-
a1 and taxation, imposed by other pro-
-lOus ofthis Constitution, not only corrupts
as fountains of justice, but amounts to a
lgaI contscation of all the property in
8Hs State. AS the Radical party
IN 40 80
4 o treasure, to be raised by this tyranIcal
8g.tem,-to hold all the of1ices-receive all
/ ls mOluments-dispense all the revenue,
/ sd wear purple and fine linen every day,
ftle expense of the taxable people of the
sae they look upon these barbarous
-asures with the utmost complacency, and
81: already prepared to carry their designs
lio execution, by procuring ratification
t this Constitution at the ballot box
lsr secret associations for this purpose
low encompass the State, and they are play
1gtor the dazzling prize with the despera-
Boz of gamblers who have cast their all up
die.
PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI These are no
Ole words we address to you. Every utter
~e Is pregnant with advice; every syla-
redolent with warning. The enemy
INIT the negro vote by thousands, and are
|l-taXpaying voters. If these two eIe-
lts are permitted to combine, your Con-
.atlonal liberty is forever at an end
lstltutiOnal despOtism forever in the as
ldant. This point reached, war. pesti-
lee and famine" are the natural con-
|lI'ants.
here Is time yet to avoid this approach
ltorrent of social, political and pecuniary
E1 The people still have right to as
RlOle and concert the necessary measures
defense. The Executive Committee have
altrd ont tho nioossz@ Of ooooun nlishinr this
,alIt. The Bylaws of the Democratic AS
gcations direct what is to be dOne-if
these are promptly and successfully exc
l,ed, all Will be well-if neglected, all will
.elost
The reaction against the Radicals at the
SOrth is progressing with great power
and pOrteuus the success of the Demo-
cratic candidate for the next Presi-
ce0cy If we defeat the Radical Constitu-
t0n now. and succeed in the Presidential
contest, we will preserve our present Con-
sututiOn and laws.
The committees and subcommittee to be
appouted in the Police Districts of every
county have important duties to perform.
lle chief labor of the canvass devolves on
flem, and their work should be speedily
fees should be sufficient in numbers to ena-
Die them to see in person all the people in
their neighborhoods within a few days at
most aud procure their signatures to the
constitution and bylaws, together with
persolal pledge to be active among the
eopIe and to be present at the polls and do
FL 10 their power to secure a unanimous
ote for the principles and candidates of the
party.
1t would be well to have one or more
MEMBERS of these committees on every farm
n Plantation, where they should unite with
ue freedmen in the preservation OF order
ald domestic tranquility, and III the sup
preston Of all secret political associations
ueNgned to sever the interests of the planter
ald tue laborer-the employer and the
to tax the people for the
support of political mendicants and vagrants
I'mUther States who have 10 claims on
society, and whose avowed purpose 1t is to
0Fsfade our people and reduce them to pen
~ aud political servitude. For more than
INo Years our labor system has been para
4 led by these nefarious combinations, and
4e result has been found in univeIs sal bank
aptcy aud distress alike with the planter
ld the laborer, and indeed among all cas-
r. 5, OF society.
These sad lessons teach us that the inter
s's OF the planter and the labOrer are not
NY Identical, but in fact indissoluble, for
Ien dissolved, mutual ruin sJares them
'ne face and mocks them with fearful
|aamties.
1t has been a labor of love with the pub
{ spoier to produce these direful results.
OF three years past he has been on the wing
gr his prey, "and if for a moment he has
aQsed in his internal flight, it has been
pom some kindred rock to whet his vulture
lng for a keener rapine and replume his
,n,g for more sanguinary desolation."
4he people will not fail to perceive shat the
rgde of organization proposed, may be use
d alike for political, agricultural and social
gIPoses. The membership embraces all
fgou citizens who are in favor of Constltu-
olal government-the District Committees
III include the influential men of all por-
ols OF the counties Their duties Will
1p Inem IN constant communion and good
n,oWsllp, and their meetings at the county
,e Will enable them to know the exact con-
ION OF the country IN all its political, agrl-
tttural and social aspects. 1t is an organl
'ou' not for the pl esent alone, but for all
6p,o 10 come. 1t is based on the idea that
So, nal vigilance is the Price of Liberty
- ne public servant is accountable to the
#n,De-1hat personal ambition and private
must succumb to the public well
.unat public officers must be pure in
~ H.. and qualified in mind-that the Con-
Ia &S'loh must be maintained at every haz-
Ill., "nd that Justice must be done though
u heavens do fall"
bne.D Tneer0lw-citizens We invoke you to arouse
III" serves TO action. The vital issues which
#lD,,I ISIaked on the result, do not admit OF
s zst or delay. Not a moment is to be
~ 4 lou are again reminded that the
IN convention will assemble on the 18th