The Daily clarion., 1868-05-19

PuoJed by them, for general adoption. 1t
iH-saaTueetiy hoped that thorough system of
.,r,ujzation for the approaching election, is
SAs"g adopted upon this plan. The epolitical
ti.ets set forth in these documents, may
u summed up in two words: E
:. Constitutional Liberty"
The inter disregard of the Constitution of
- United States, and the total overthrow
.stbs Constitution of ten States. by the Re-
.rhIican party, creates an imperative ne
s.essity for the people to proclaim anew the
Sr.t principles of the American system of
free government
The political platform of the Republican
partv of this State, is the reverse ofour own,
End NAV be stated in two words also to-
Wit f.r n
CONSTITUTIONAL DEsPoTIsM."
The Military Convention now in session,
ARE about to conclude their reasonable la
hors for the acknowledgements of all our
most prominent aud useful citizens. They
have carried their prescription far beyond
the dictation of the Radical Congress. In
stead of a constitution for free people, it is
a bill of pains and penalties for imaginary
ofences is er post fdcto in it's character; and
Void under the Constitution of the United
States. .-....--... r !
The system of amalgamation, miscegena-
ton and taxation, imposed by other pro-
visions of this Constitution not only corrupts
tie fountains of Justice, but amounts to a
total cOutiscation of all the property in
the State. AS the Radical party
are to become the sole recipients of the pub
lie treasure, to be raised by this tyranical
system,-to hold all the offices-Eeceive all
tie ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS all the revenue,
ard wear purple and fine linen every day,
al the expense of the taxable people of the
State, they look upon these barbarous
measures with the utmost complacency, and
are already prepared to carry their designs
into execution, by procuring ratification
Of this Constitution at the ballot box.
Their secret associations for this purpose
now encompass the State, and they are play
ng for the dazzling prize with the despera-
t0n of gamblers who have cast their all up
on a die.
PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI These are no
idle words we address to you. Every utter
ance is pregnant with advice; every syla-
bic redolent with warning. The enemy
count the negro vote by thousands, and are
holding out the most tempting bribes to the
nOn-taxpaying voters 1t these two ele-
ments are permitted to combine, your Con-
stitutional liberty is forever at an end
Constitutional despotism forever in the as
eendant. This point reached, war. pesti-
lence and famine" are the natural con-
comitants- -u.H.. .t
There is time yet to avoid this approach
ing torrent of social, political and pecuniary
semble and concert the necessary measures
of defense The Executive Committee have
pointed out the means of accomplishing this
result. The Bylaws of the Democratic As
sOciations direct what is to be dOne-if
these are promptly and successfully exc
cuted all will be well If neglected, all will
be lost, rr
The reaction against the Radicals at the
Moth. is progressing with great power
and portenos the success of the Demo
cratic candidate for the next Presi-
deney. If we defeat the Radical Constitu-
ton now and succeed in the Presidential
contest we will preserve our present Con
stitutiOn and laws. I
The committees and sub-committees to be
appointed in the Police Districts of every
county have important duties to perform
The chief labor of the canvass devolves on
them, and their work should be speedily
and thoroughly executed. These commit
tees should be sufficient in numbers to ena-
bic them to see in person all the people IN
their neighborhoods within lew days at
most aud procure their signatures To the
constitution and bylaws, together with
persoral pledge to be active among the
people and to be present at the polls and 90
al in their power to secure a unanimous
vote for the principles and candidates OF the
party.
IL would be well to have one or more
members of these committees on every Iarn
OF plantation, where they should unite with
the freedmen in the preservation OF order
and domestic tranquility, and IN the sup
preston of all secret political associations
designed TO sever the interests OF the pianter
and the laborer-the employer ana the
employed-and to tax the people tor the
support of political mendicants and vagrants
from other States who have TO claims on
society," and whose avowed purpose IL Is 10
degrade our people and reduce them TO pen
ury and political servitude- For more tnan
-. has
lyzed by these nefarious combinations, anu
the result has been found in universal bank-
Iuptcy and distress alike with the planter
aud the laborer, and indeed among all cas-
SEES of society.
These sad lessons teach us that the inter
ests ofthe planter and the laborer are NOT
only identical, but in fact indIssoluble, 1or
when dissolved, mutual ruin suares them
in the face and mocks them with fearful
calamities.
1t has been a labor of love with the pub
lie spoiler to produce these direful results
For three years past he has been on the wing
for his prey, land if for n moment ne mas
paused in his Internal flight, 1t has been
upon some kindred rock to whet his vulture
fang for a keener rapine and replume his
wing for a more sanguinary desoiation
The people will not fail to perceive that the
mode of organization proposed, may be use
ful alike for political. agricultural and socIa
purposes. The membership embraces al
good citizens who are in favor OF Constitu
tiOnal government-the District committee
will include the influential men OF all POI
tions of the counties. Their duties VII
keep them in constant communionand goo'
fellowship. and their meetings az tne count
site will enable them to know the exact cor
dition of the country. IN all its political, agr
cultural and social aspects 1t is an. an organ riga
zation, not for the present alone, pus ~. .,a
time to come 1t is based on the IDEA ina
Eternal Vigilance is the Price OF Liberty
that the public servant is accountants 70 In
people-that personal ambition and Priva'
intarest must succumb to the public we
farethat public officers must be thp pure re,
heart and qualified in mind-that the Gol
stitutior, must be maintained at every hai
zard and that Justice must be done thoug
the heavens do fall"
FeiIow-citizens. We invoke You to arous
vorrsa1,-.s to action. The vital issues whic
are staKed ( on the result, do not admit
apathy delay Not ..m;TSsd moment that + to Il
Stata Convantiou viii assemble on the l2t
of Nav, and earnestly urged to send mp fu