Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-14
STATE POLITICS.

The UuDefuaIOflut OOnNthtiOnf VIM"
assembled in Nashville yesterday, per
formed its work in few hours and adj
iourned A platform was adopted for
the Democratic party of Tennessee, and
General John c. Brown was nominated
for Governor by acclamation. DE had
no opposition in the field and was the
unanimous choice Of the convention.
The Stare was represented by the best
men from nearly every county. The
delegations were large, the proceedings
harmonious, and the action was In
every way worthy of the great
Constitutional party represented. We
place General Browns name at the head
of the Democratic ticket in our columns,
and notice with satisfaction that the APP
peal and Avalanche heartily approve the
nomination and platform. True, the lat
ter clings to the word Conservatism,
but the pleasing fiction of party under
that name will do no harm in this can
vass. The Radicals will probably nomi-
nate candidate for Governor on the
22d inst, but that viii only stimulate the
Democrats to bring out their full strength.
General Brown will be elected By the
most overwhelming majority ever
given in this State at real election
He is true Democrat, in the present
sense Of the name, recognizing only two
parties in the State and in the county
the Radical and the Democratic. lie is
Of the people and for the people-a true
party man. and yet not a strong par
tisan His name is a tower of strength,
and under the banner which he bears
aloft will be found all the non-radical
elements of the States. Before the war
he was Wing, but, like all true patriots,
he lives in the present and for the future,
and is thoroughly in accord with
the National Democratic party. The
platform adopted is broad, compre-
hensive, and strictly Democratic.
The preamble deprecates all animosities
and forgets all past differences. The
principal features which appear in the
body of the resolutions are as follows:
|. For the restoration Of the Southern
States to their sovereign rights under
the Constitution.
?. The removal of all political disabil-
tiles.
3. The infamy of the present tariff, |
and the necessaries of life to be free Of
duty.
4. The internal revenue system of the
United States is oppressive, and should
be abolished or entirely changed.
5. A fair trial by jury is demanded.
6. Denounces the proaigacy of the 9
present administration and disregard of
the rights of citizens abroad.
Z. The Fifteenth Amendment enforce ,
ment act is unjust and oppressive, aud 9
its unconditional repeal is urged J
8. Government bonds should be taxed
9. Is opposed to the National Bank $
system
10. Expresses sympathy with the ef-
forts of all people struggling for self
government, and denounces the CEN I
realization policy Of the party in power.
H. The present administration has
been subyersive of the rights of the
States, and invasive Of the Federal Con- i
'titution. ruinous to local selfgovern-
nent, and destructive of republican
liberty. /
IL. The people Of Tennessee cordially
mite with the national Democracy of
he North, in the maintenance of free
government
This is the shortest possible epitome /
Ne commend the resolutions to a careful
,erusal Of al our readers. The position
does not compromise with the
ommon foe Of liberty and justice, nor
Ioes It embarrass our friends in the !
North. 1t is one that can be defended
n all directions, and one that will enable
Is to triumph.