The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-02
A Union OF Forces.

Dou Aor IS-uplou au0 IeIOtm OF N10clp.
Resolusd, That we invite I'LL voters.
whether OF Democratic, Republican, or
other party anteoedents, who are willing
to unite with US in favor Of sustaining
reform. u tariff for revenue only, OF
general amnesty for all past political
offences, and local self.government, to
meet with us in, national copye6tion at
Cincinnati, Ohio, on the first day of
May next, to decide on the best plan of
action to- secure the above named
objects and the promotion of the general
welfare.
This convention has been called for
the LIST Of Mny, because it bus been
thought that by the terms of The call of
the convention Of liberal Republicans,
only Republicans were invited. While
the great .obieots to Do attained OF both
the reunion and reform organization
and that of the liberal Republicans are
similar, yet one OF the ohief and especial
aims OF the organization for reunion
and reform is to unite members of all
parties, and from all sections of the
country, in the. support of those princi-
Piles so vital to the welfare of tho peo-
Pile.
The purpose of this circular is to set
the above facts clearly before those who
desire to come to the convention, and to
inform them that committee Of ar
rangements, with authority to act for
both conventions, has been appointed,
whose duty it is, among other things,
to facilitate the transportation of those
coming to tue convention. and to assst
them to find Accommodations which nre
in every way ample while here.
It may be stated that arrangements
have already been made with some OF
the railroads, and probably will be with
all, by which persons paying full fare to
the convention will receive, through the
Committee Of Arrangements. free pas
sage to their homes.
Any information concerning these con-
ventions will be promptly given by ad-
dressing the Committee of Arrange
ments. GEO. WARD NICHOLS,
Chairman.
Sccretaries-J. f. Follett, E. II.
Kleinschmidt, B. Storer, Jr.. Milton
Sayler.
The schome of the e.union and reform
organization of Cincinnati is subjoined
for the information of those concerned.
The following declaration of principles
is signed by several hundred persons,
prominent citizens, Republicans aud
Democrats, and q plan of organization
was adopted. We earnestly urge those
who agree with us'in the general princi-
Piles expressed, to form similar organiza-
tions in other localities. for the purpose
OF cooperation with US in this uud other
States, in obtaining the general objects
expressed:
we, the undersigned, disregsrding
former pohtiuaf ufffiiations, and laying
aside all mere partisan prejudices. and
believing that the condition of the conn
try demands such q course. do hereby
pledge ourselves, each to the other, to
mite in an earnest and persevering effort
to promulgate and disseminate through
principles, which we deem vital to the
existence of this Government, as free
and independent republic, and under
adopt when q permanent organization
has been Effected:
l. The only legitimate purpose of q
tariff is to provide necessary revenue.
2. Tue support of the Constitution, ia
amended, and the protection Of the
rights of every citizen under it,
~ - O~Se' o'hAtSSoJS ohN VIZ ACotO-
ration of fraternal feelings and relations
among the people of the different States.
4. A stsady return to gold and silver
MS tho only sound and safe basis of cur
rencics.
8. Opposition to the present caucus
system in Legislative bodies MS corrupt
ing, dangerous, and at variance with the
spirit of our, r,institutions.
6. The inviolate maintenance of tie
public faith.
T. The abolition of tho demoralizing
"spoils systcm" by a thorough reform Of
the civil service.
s. Opposition to all secret political
societies, and to violence and lawlcss-
ness, whenever or by whomsocvcr com.
mitted.
Q. And that as our country progresses.
the General Government should more
and more, within the limits of the Con-
stitution, be confined to That which is
general and common to tho whole poo
pie; and to each State should belong the
care and supervision OF all TINT is fairly
reserved to it.
OFFICERS ELECTED. President-Wm.
b. CALDWELL; Presidents--Kufus
King, J. B. Stallo and George Hoadly;