Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-07-18

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lam, my fellOw-citizens, so Frustrated
from the labors Of the past week, that il
will be impossible for me to see you face
to face, and to place before you the views
I entertain upon vital political questions.
As q candidate to represent this eoan-
ty in the State Legislature, it is but Just
and proper that you should know such
measures as will advocate should I be
your honOred Representative. I viii
briefly place them before you, believing,
as / do, that they are questions of such
magnitude as to demand universal at
tention and appreciation;
FirstI promise you that / will sup
port n measure that will promote the
largest immigration to our State, for the
reason that immigration means, and is,
wealth-political and commercial power.
Second-I would free manufacturers
in the State, of all kinds, from every
burden of taxation.
Third would repeal all laws that
impose exceptional taxation upon mer-
chants and dealers of every kind.
FOURTH would relieve capital from
taxation over and beyond that paid
upon real estate.
Fifth would establish a eonven
tiOnal interest applying to all contracts,
and modify or repeal all usury laws.
thereby invite capital to u State, in
stead of repelliBg it.
SIXTH would make real estate the
best security for negotiation by doing
away with all unnecessary litigation and
legal subterfuge, so that with agOOd title
to property it would be as negotiable As
bank stocks.
Seventh-hIeehanics contractors and
laborers / would protect by effectual lien
laws-such as would insure the day
laborer his pay, and secure the con-
tractor for both labor and material, by
summary process, whether the property
belonged to man or woman.
Eighth would exempt from garnish-
ment, in the hands of day-labOrers, after
paying house rent and grocery bills, such
an amount as would meet his contingent
expenses.
Ninth-As education is essential tC
progress and civilization, 1 would make
it a primary condition to responsibility
would make it universal, and give adj
vantages by establishing in cities night
schools for the benefit of those who were
too Door to attend the day schools.
Tenth would modify our criminal
laws by pF~oportioning punishment to
crime, whether the Offense be capital OF
not.
ELEVENTH. pure and independent
judiciary is essential. l would have our
Judges paid in proportion to service and
capacity.
Observation-Disclosures to hold and
keep cOnYicts seem to be essential to all
States. | would let the labor of cOnvicts
never, if possible, come in contact with
that of good citizens. Coal and iron
banks are the best places for them.
Thirteenth-The necessity ola change
in our State Constitution upon many
points appears to be a geneTally-recOg-
nized demand. / would favor such a
convention as would modify or change
in this fundamental law.
Fourteenth would vote to reduce
taxation, fund the State debt, pay in
terest on same and avoid appearance of
reputation; invite capital, encourage
immigration and manufactures, protect
labor and give security to all good citi-
zens, as the mean under God, in my
humble opinion, to make us q great and
happy people.
Fellow citizens, L have here placed
before you, without the advantage of
argument, a line of action which will be
strictly followed should 1 represent you
in the Legislature. Trusting to the APP
probation of this community, l have
the honor to be, humbly and respectful
ly their obedient servant.
Nv. ELDRIDGE.