The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1868-06-02
DD r e - S
FROM THE
cuAVRAAN OF THE
.o1RArIG STATE EXECUTIVE
~ COMMITTEE.

Il
-s,,ev:-SOme time since, the Execu-
JhINI.n,mittee of the Democratic Party
t"r I'll a Constitution and Bylaws recon
Fl",Lbv them for general adoption. 1t
1'laoo.riv hoped that ii thorough system of
;'1iui,stion for the approaching election, is
'1,'agopted upon this plan. Thepolitical
FD7 sef forth in these documents, may
.,'nmed up III two words:
O." Constitutional Liberty
~r,,tter disregard of the Constitution of
IIi,itrd States, and the total overthrow
EL, constitution of ten States, by the Re-
a'Ii.sn party, creates an imperative ne
-.iry for the people to proclaim anew the
PRINCIPLES of the American system of
I,s government.
NJ Tb7 political platform of the Republican
tr ofthis State, is the reverse OfOur own
IN NAV be stated in two words also, to-
rlr
CONSTITUTIONAL DESPOTIsM."
The Military Convention now in session,
about TO conclude their reasonable la
I.. for the dIstranchisement of all our
r,.t urominent and useful citizens. They
have carried their prescription far beyond
he dctatou of the Radical Congress. In
] ,.ld of a constitution for a free people, it is
a
/ r4ruces; is er post ftctO in it's character; and
1 rIIuDder the Constitution of the United
States.
The system of amalgamation, miscegena-
toB and taxation, imposed by other pro-
visions Of this Constitution, mot only corrupts
4 as Juutaius of Justice, but amounts to "a
tral cOnhscatiOu of all the property in
me State. AS the Radical party
are to become the sole recipients of the pub
lie treasure, to be raised by this tyranIcal
gstem,--tO hold all the otfices-receive all
the molumeuts-dispense all the revenue,
ard wear purple aud fine linen every day
at 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 a ratification
Of this Constitution at the ballot box
Their secret associations for this purpose
Low encompass the State, and they are play
Ing forthe dazzling prize with the despeTa-
tOu Of gamblers who have cast their all up
Oh die.
PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI These are DO
Idle words we address to yOu. Every utter
alce IS pregnant with advice; every syla-
Die redolenb with warning. The enemy
count the negro vote by thousands, and are
holding out the most tempting bribes to the
lon-taXpaying voters. If these two ele-
nents are permitted to combine your Con
gtutional liberty is forever at an end
Constitutional despotism forever in the as
rudant. This point reached, war. pesti-
Hnce and famine" are the natural con-
tOm ants
Iuere is time yet to avoid this approach
mg torrent of social, political and pecuniary
nn. The people still have right to as
sem ole and concert the necessary measures
A defense. The Executive Committee have
pointed out the means of accomplishing this
result. The Bylaws of the Democr9 tic As
socIatlous direct what is to be dUne-if
these are promptly and successfully exc
cuted, all will be well-if neglected, all viii
be lost,
Tue reaction against the Radicals at the
Worth, is progressing with great power
and porteuus the success of the Demo
cratic candidate for the next Presi-
deucy. If we defeat the Radical Constitu-
tiou now, and succeed in the Presidential
contest, we will preserve our present Con-
stltution and laws.
The committees and subcommittee 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
aud 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 few days at
most aud procure their signatures To the
constitution and bylaws, together with
person al pledge to be active among the
people and to be present at the polls and do
all In their power to secure unanimous
vote for the principles and candidates OF the
party.
1t would be well to have one or more
fsilsf
lr plantation where they should unite with
the freedmen in the preservation of order
and domestic tranquility, and i'll the sup
preston of all secret political associations
Designed to sever the interests of the planter
and the laborer-the employer and the
to tax the people for the
support of political mendicants and vagrants
rom other States who have 10 claims on
society, and whose avowed purpose 1T is to
degrade our people and reduce them to pen
lry and political servitude. For more than
two years our labor system has been para
yzed by these nefariOus combinations, ard
the result has been found iii uuiveis sal bank
ruptcy and distress alike with the planter
and the laborer, and indeed among all CAS-
ses OF society.
These sad lessons teach us that the inter
ests Of the planter and the laborer are not
)nly Identical, but in fact indIssoluble, for
when dissolved, mutual ruin sUares them
d the face and mocks them with fearful
calamities.
1t has been labor of love with the pub
lie spoiler to produce these diretul results.
For three years past he has been on the wing
Tor his prey, land if for moment he has
paused in his Internal flight, it has been
upon some kindred rock to whet his vnltllre
fang for keener rapue and replume his
wig for a more sanguinary desolation.
The people will not fail to perceive shat the
mode of organization proposed, may be use
ful alike for political. agricultural and social
purposps. The membership embraces all
good citizens who are in favor of Constltn-
Iional l,,overnment-the District Committees
will inelude the influential men % al poTi,,
tions of the counties Their duties VIII
keep them in constant communion anu S''ou S1ol
fellowship, and their meetings at the county
,lte will enable them to know the eAacV CON
1ition of the country In all its polltical, asl
cultural and social aspects It is an organ, II,
ration. not for the pl esenJ alone, Dut Ior an
time to come. 1t is based on the idea I.aV
Eternal Vigilance is the Price Or A.1o.C l,o
that the public servant is accountable 10 tne
personal ambition ana private
interest mnst succumb TO the puoilc wei
fare-that public officers must 20 po1E1 49, -,
heart and qualified in mind-that tuo
lutuUion must be maintained at every a-h n"I
zard and that "iustce must be done 'housN :
the heavens do fall. ro,s 90
Peuow.oitizens We invoke you TO aIouse
to action. The vital issues Wnlel