The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-03-16
The Connecticut Democracy.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE STATE CoNvEN-
TION.

RESOLUTIONS OF THE STATE CoNvEN-
Resolved, That the Democracy of
Connecticut now, as in the past. occu-
by the proud position of the defenders
OF the true principles OF constitutional
freedom, based upon the equality of
| the Stares; and for the success of their
cause rely upon the intelligence of the
people and their devotion to the same
ideas illustrated by the example of the
Republic.
Resolved, That the State of Con
necticnt is to-day the same Stree and
independent State" that it las been for
more than two hundred years. Will,
, full power to declare who shall and
who shall not be clothed with the cleo
tive franchise within it's borders, and
when this power is fOrciblv taken away
and it's ballot boxes subject TO the
hireling snldiery of the General Cow
eminent, the State will have lost it's
boasted sovereignty and become de-
graded to the position of ii conquered
province
Resolved. That the Fifteenth Amend
ment (so-callrd) to TIE Constitution of
the United States is in no sense an
amendment tn said Instrument, but is
Il Radical change thereof. striking at
the principle of State Rights, which
lies at the base Of the compact formed
by the various States in the convention
"f 1858; and its forced and fraudulent
adoption at the point of the bayonct
will be the deadlest blow ever struck
at the sovereignty OF the States and
the liberties of the people
RI solved, That the Democracy Of
this State now, as heretofore, are the
strenuous adv coates of tariff for pnr-
poses OF revenue only; that the prn-
ciple of 'protection for the sake of pro-
lection" is at war with the diversified
interests of the people of the States, and
experience has shown it's tendency to
aggrandize a class in the community
and ut the expense and to the injury of
the producing and lnboring millions,
taxing their industry equally in vio-
lation OF the authority of the Consti-
tuition and OF the great principle that
should govern this people in their in
tercourse with the family of nations.
Resolved, That the Democracy of
Connections; blythe action of their State
Convention, in 1862, denounced the
legal-tender act as a Congressional IL
surpation, an Infringement upon the
letter and spirit of the Consultation.
and in violation of the rights of the
States. In 1870, the Supreme Court of
the United States affirms tn e position
assumed by lis in 1862, and we rpiter-
ate the declaration that there shall he
bat one currency for the Government
and for the people, and that one the
constitutional currency, as proclaimed
by Andrew Jackson, and we call upon
the Administration to aid us, by hon
esty and economy in the public SER
vice, in the restoration of that curren-
cy to the uses of the people.
Resolved, That the language of Mr..
Dawes, Of Massachusetts, in which he
asserts that i'll the work of Govern
ment economy "tlle House could ex-
pect no aid from the other end of the
Capitol (meaning the Senate) or from
the other end of the avenue" (meaning
the Presidency should startle the coun-
try and arouse all good men tn unite
in overthrowing prohignte admins
tration, which is cOntcssrdly eXtray;l-
CANT and reckless. at time when al
business interest are perishing under
their heavy burdens aud labor is be-
ing pauperized with intolerable taxa.
ton.
Resolved, That the Democracy OF
4 Connecticut sympathize with the pe0.
pie who struggle for freedom every.
where; and send their cordial greeting
to the patriots of Cuba, who are nov
valiantiy contending for their freedom
and their rights.
Resolved, That direct tax levy in
Connecticut of over $oO0,000 beside:
$500, 900 more upon savings banks ant
other corporation, is a larger amount
thu should be taken from the people
annually, and we demand that the pub
lie burdens be diminished by equality
in taxation and economy in the expen
,liturcs.
Resolved, That in presenting The
honOred name of James +. English a.
, our candidate for Governor, we do 81
with full confidence that we appeal tt
the best judgment of a large maj"rit.
of the peorIe and the sound patriotism
of the State; aud in the candidates as
ISOLATED with him we trcl assured tina
worthy representatives, of the people
and their best interests have been Sc
lected.