Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-08-31

1 DN us EAdNCAGA AlA JAoA RAONAoAOA ADA
the nations defenders; by its honor
and good faith towards the nations
creditors: by its wise and liberal pol
icy in granting homesteads to settlers
and in aiding the development of
Western States and Territories; by its
successful advocacy of human prinei-
pies of international law, not hitherto
recognized by the civilized world; by
its peaceful settlement Of our eontro.
versies with Great Britain on terms
honorable, advantageous and tending
to secure permanent peace and con-
cord between the two nations; by
its judicious direction Of our financial
system whereby the nation was ena-
bled to meet the emergencies of
great war, to furnish a sound and
uniform currency, and to prevent the
commercial depression, revulsion and
disaster attendant upon civil strife,
and generally by its successful admin
istration of national affairs during
the eventful years. 1t has proved on
all occasions its fidelity to the highest
interests of the country. A party
whose career has thus been signalized
at every step by great triumphs Ofhu-
man freedom and progress needs not
to depart from the path Of honor and
duty in which its victories have been
won; and we believe that upon
its continued ascendency and
steadfast adhesion to It's car
dinaI principles the peace, pros
perity ard honor of the country de-
pends.
2. That we regard the recent amend
ments to the Constitution of the
| United States as Just and wise articles
| of organic law, essential at the present
| time to secure constitutional liberty,
and viii use every effort to zealOusly
uphold and enforce; that under the
Constitution thus amended, the Fed
eral Government possesses, and ought
to exercise, whenever and wherever
necessary, sufficient power to protect
every citizen under our flag in free
expression of his sentiments, the free
exercise Of the ballot, the full enjoy
ment of his property and the absolute
safety of his person.
8. That we greatly rejoice in the
recuperatiOn OF the Southern
States under the benign influence
of free labor; that we urge upon those |
lately in rebellion not to retard the |
prosperity OF the South by permitting |
lawlessness and violence; that we /
entreat them to take bold stand for
law and order, to assist the result of |
the war, and to cooperate with Us in /
efforts to advance the prosperity of the /
whole country. And we hope that |
the time may shortly come when the
persecution and outrage of loyal citi-
zens shall wholly cease, and when Do
litical disabilities imposed for partici- /
patton in the rebellion may be re-
moved without danger to the rights
of those who have remained faithful /
to the Union.
4. That we believe that the prosper
ity Of the country and the stability of /
its monetary system, as well as its
credit and influence in the family of /
nations, depend on the maintenance
of public faith. To that end we favor
q continued reduction of the national
debt, so steadily as to prevent depre-
citation OF our bonds and currency; so
gradually as not to burden too heavily
the present industries Of the country.
8. That, Ia our Judgment, the most
efficient and satisfactory means OF
using a larger portion Of revenue to
meet the obligations Of the Govern
ment, is from duties on imports; that
such duties should be so low as to
make sure of the amount required,
and to fairly distribute the bur-
den of taxation upon all sec
tons of the country and all classes
of people. A tariff for revenue Is
evidently indispensable, but it should
be so adjusted as to be the least preiu-
dical to all interests and to every class
and section, and so as never to burden
new interests that another may
thrive; that the improvements of Fox {
and Wisconsin rivers Is work of [
vast Importance to the State and ma
ton; we again urge upon Congress {
to provide for its early completion: {
that we also call upon Congress to re. {
new the grant Of land to aid in the 1
construction of railroad from Lake I
st. Croix to Lake Superior as an act q
Of justice TO the settlers of Northwest {
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6 That in view Of the present rapid
Of country the residue OF
The public domain should be kept
mainly for actual settlers. Home
stead laws should be SO modifie& that S
when honorably discharged Union v
soldiers and sailors claim benefits Of
iome of the period of their service it t
hall be deemed part of time of oc- +
,upancy necessary to acquire title. e
Grants OF lands to aid in building of t
should be made where It Is v
to open the country up to f
etuement under such, restrictions as 6
viii facilitate the occupation of public
ands; that we favor every practicable d
elorm in the public service, State or Il
lational, in the direction of greater 7
'urity, simplicity, efficiency and T
of administration; that the
administration Of our State affairs by
ur State officers, one and all,
las been, In every respect q
by such ability, honesty q
nd integrity IN the discharge of his v
f8cial duties, that it demonstrated v
be wisdom of the choice of the peO- v
lie who have thus honored them with d
positions, and entities 81
hem to the thanks, esteem and con- c.
dence Of every citizen of this State. q
7. That the administration of Presi- Il
ent Grant has been wise and pru- se
ent. 1t has impartially executed, Il
lithfully collected and honestly ap- bI
lied the revenue; greatly reduced al
be public debt, and enabled Congress ~
} tighten the burden OF taxation. It 81
as inaugurated a humane policy in g
ealing with the Indians-a favor Il
like to economy, civilization and
eace upon our border. 1t has
and strengthened our
'iendly relations with foreign powers, = =
nd has advanced the honor and dig sS
ity Of the United States among the "
Overnments Of the world. It has at =, a,s
I times been deterential to the will ~ ~
the people, and studious to promote ID
le welfare it deserves, and receives %
aF hearty approval. "
RssOIVed, That we know no duty Z.
lOre urgent than 20 mature and en- u u
ree new Safeguards for the purity of ~ ~
eetions; to eject thorough reform ~ ~
the civil service. ~ ~
Hon. e. w. Keyes was elected "a
of the State Central Com a.
Iittee. ~ ~
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struck Tuesday at New SO
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