Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-19
VALLANOiGHAM.
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Accomplished Facts"
Moatg5msFy CeuHty, Ohio, PromBIaatss The
'NeW Departure"
Question: SIS once Or Principles TO be
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DAYTON, o., May lS.-At the Mont
gOmeTy county Democratic COnven-
tiOn to-day, VallaDdigham, from the
Committee on Resolutions, reported
and advocated resolutions, which
were adopted. Recognizing differences
of opinion among the Democrats.
Concerning the issues Of theswar, and
agreeing to disagree as to the past,
we cordially invite all Republicans
who believe now as we believe, upon
the present issues, to cooperate with
the Democrats on the basis of per-
feet equality with every member of
the party. Waving all differences Of
opinion regarding the extraordinary
means employed to bring about the
late amendments of the Constitution,
the Democrats accept the legiti-
The fourth asserts the equality Of
the States in the Union,
The fifth denOunces all attempts at
Capitalization and consolidation Of
power in the hands of the Federal
Government and all enCrOachments
Of one department on the functions Of
another.
The sixth declares that no act of
Congress or legislative policy Is OF
continuous effect or is final, but is sub
fect to change, modification or repeal
at the will of the majority.
The seventh calls for universal am
nesty.
The eighth favOrs as speedy q pay
ment OF the public debt as is consist
ent with moderate taxation, and in
sists upon honesty and economy in
the administration Ofthe government.
The ninth faVOrs revenue reforms.
The tenth favOrs the civil service
reform.
The eleventh that taxation should
be based on wealth, not population.
The twelfth demands a speedy re
turn Of specie payments.
The thirteenth denies an irTepres-
sible conflict between labor ane capi-
tai, and iustifies the accumulation oil
wealth for proper purposes, but sym
pathizes. with the efforts of labor to
protect and dignity itself.
The fourteenth opposes land grants,
but favOr5 the sale Of public lands at
a low price, in small quantities to in
ducs settlement.
The fifteenth adher6s to the princi-
pie of the acquisition Of territory, but
denOunces Grants scheme Of the an
nexatiOn Of San Domingo.
The sixteenth denOunces the Ku-
Klux and other force bills as enacted
solely to complete the Capitalization
of power in the hands of the Federal
Government; 70 establish military
despOtism aud to perpetuate the pres
eut administration, and is in conflict
with the amendments they pretend
to enforce.
The 18th declares that the Radical
party Of to-day is not the Republican
party previous to the war, but only a
Grant party, dating back to March
4th, 1859, and that il is to be judged
by its record since that time.
These resolutions are regarded as
outlining the Democratic issues for the
campaign of 1872.
Mr.. Vallundigham, in the course Of
his speech, said, referring to MortOn's
recent campaign speeches, f Z say TO
him, and all behind him, that
the hour has now come when
neither ne nor they can be per
mitted to provoke or dictate
issues for the Democratic party, or
ignore those which revolving years
and the changing condition Of the
which, since 1865, has been but Ques.
tion Of time is now upon US. The
anspiCiOu5 moment, the golden Opp8r-
tunity, the tide in the affairs Of men
to be taken at the food, has now, In
my judgment, reached us where
the Democratic party Of to-day
laying aside every weight, and shak-
ing from it the dead body Of the past
vet adherinO 10 its ancient principles, /
can and must bound above and place
itself upon the vantage ground Of the
present, and defy It's enemies to battle
upon the living issues Of the hour. /
am confident We shall meet a prompt
and very cordial response from our
brethren elsewhere and everywhere
in this and other States. Personally
care not for denunciatiOn or un-
Just criticism from any quarter. Upon
the fullest dalibeTatiOn and ample
counsel with wise and brave men OF
the party, / take the responsibility.
He added that the movement Is not
& new departure, but to return the
restoration of the Democratic party
once more to the ancient platform Of
progress and reform.
a., MI Nalandigham concluded;
moreover, as to the movement here I
We al Dear witness, In it there is
nothlng OF q merely personal charac.
yer ELMER % aduance or hinder any
member OF the Democratic party any
WhereY nothing except earnest and |
nKed purpose to promote the welfare
OF the whole party and with II nd tbe
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