The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1868-05-16

growing larger every day. This individ-
ual vaporing of our Radical friends is on
ly to appease the people, to quiet appre-
hension, to beget hopes moi to be realized.
and secure a return TO Office and power
If they are earnest in wishing TO pay the
national debt in greenbacks, as the people
demand, let them first admit that the
question is in issue; and then, take the
peoples side in practical way, let them
help US elect George II. PendIeton, or
some one. equally favorable to the peoples
interest, as next President, and 6Dan-
cial reform will commence. Taxes will
be reduced one-half, expenses largely cur
tailed, our debt honestly paid in a very
few years, and our country restored TO
unity, peace asd prosperity.
But, sir, let US not be deceived in seeking
remedy for existing evils, or in applying
corrective to errors glaring and enormous.
Relief from the financial burdens Of the
hour is practical question. That relief can-
not be secured by mere general declaration,
nor will it come in answer TO professions OF
superior patriotism and wisdom. twill not
even be commanded into being by the tails
manic influence Of great name. National
prosperity and individual thrift are insepara.
bic. Individual prosperity cannet be true
and permanent while irregularities mark all
public transactions, and profigacy charac-
terizes all public expenditures. There is,
between the various communities of the Uni
ted States, a relation Of necessary depend
ence and one portion of our people separa-
ted from another by mere geographical lines
eannot enjoy permanent prosperity while
, another portion is borne down and oppressed
with burdens. And here / may remark that
no true, general, permanent prosperity can
be secured TO our people until all communi.
ties of our citizens are secured in such en-
joyment of peace and industry as will enable
them, by their trade, produce and labor, to
bear their jdst proportions of the public bur-
dens, and at the same time receive and enjoy
their share Of the public benefits and advan-
tages resulting from free government prop
erly administered Let the Southern States
be restored to their constitutional relations
with the other States in the Union, and as q
result, the people Of those States, realizing
the blessings Of ''liberty regulated by law"
will add their offerings to the substantial
wealth of the na'ion, and contribute their
: proportion Of taxation for the public good.
They would cease to be idle consumers,
I without resources and void Of energy, and
? become producers Of wealth for the general
good, at the same time furnishing, as fold,
! the best market for the surplus produce OF
the West. The natural dependence of the
South and West upon each other can never
be changed by legislation, nor even perma-
! nently suspended by revolution. The great
: staples of Western agriculture can never be
? proitably created in the South nor can the
: Northwestern farmer, by any degree of in
dustry or skill, secure from our calder soil
the valuable products growing in profasion
in the warmer soil Of the Gulf States. There.
: fore, we of the West earnestly protest that
J, no permanent relief and general prosperity
: can be ours until again our relations ofcom.
: merce, trade and friendship are restored with
!. our customers in the South. That restoration
can only result from wise craftsmanship and
: such patriotic measures as will secure equal
and general good. Denunciation should be
0 withheld, elimination cease, and recrimina.
t ton be forgotten. Sentiments of friendships
Q should be cultivated. more Of the spirit of
: conciliation should be manifested, and, above
| all. the voice Of the people should be heard
and needed by those controlling the Govern.
ment.
4 In conclusion Of these rambling and des-
{ ultory remarks, let us sum mp what deem
t to be the measures on which the people de-
pend for relief, immediate and permanent.
Stop the payment of interest by placing
the bondholder on the same footing with 9th
: ers, and pay his demand as you pay others.
d in ''greenbacks." Let him receive what the
G crippled soldier receives for his pension.
: Adopt and act upon the motto that what il
: money for one is money for all.
!. Add to the taxable property of the Union
by such legislation as win force idle capital
iF~ox. ho~ 50 \
convert non taxable bonds into taxable cur.
t so called National Banks, and protect labor.
j ers more and bankers and bondholders less.
h Reduce the army and navy to peace basis,
and reduce expenses in proportion. Encour-
> > age trade and promote industry by releasing
both from the unnecessary and tyrannical
burdens imposed for party purposes in the
: derogation of the public good. Restore civil
I government in place of military rule in the
Q Southern States, thereby saving to our people
: the cost of the laTt, and securing to all the
. benefits of the first
. The people demand these measures and
inasmuch as these measures are repudiated
by the party in power. the people, who are
: the source of all political power. are repudi-
!, ating them; and will, in the next election,
: secure relief by electing to Office such men
: as are willing for relief TO be granted. And
when individual members Of the dominant
party come before the people and beg for re.
turn to Office, saying, II favored these meas
: ures, although my party would not actin
t your name made long speeches for economy
: lin your name offered resolutions for re-
| form, y the people viii Indignantly respond.
"Inasmuch as you adhere to aparty opposed
to reform, and are controlled by men In the
: interests of banks and bonds, you are not
true to us-no man can serve two masters
!. And in the majesty of that sovereignty which
9 abides with and resides in the "American
Q people" peaceful and constitutional revo-
3 luton will be decreed that win secure uni
; formity of taxes, currency, burdens, and
blessings to rich and poor, high and low,
and extend to all citizens the equal protection
of the constitution and laws of restored
t and prosperous Union of all the States.
Election, first day in June next.
When a man is asking whether he can