Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-07-31
EVENING SESSION.


The peoples convention Ieassembled
at two O'Clock. Norton 5. Townsend,
of Lorain, was made permanent chair
man. The committee on nominations
reported the following ticket, which was
adopted by the convention.
For GOUeTnOr-Isaac G. Collins, Of
Hamilton (Democrat).
For Lieutenant -GOUeTpOT-A. Saun-
ders Piatt, of Logan (LiberaD.
For Attorney General - Seraphim
Meyers, of Stark (LiberaD.
For Supreme Jttdges-O. B. King, OF
Fairfield Democrat, and ID. VIC. Lou
den, of Brown (Liberal).
Board Of Public IPOrkS-James Nc
Beth, Of Allen (DemOcrat).
FDr.STdte TredSUrer-JonathanH Harsh
man, of Montgomery (DemOcrat.
For Comptroller Of the IredSuTy-C.
P. l.. Butler, of Franklin (LiberaD.
The convention, with much enthusi-
asm, adopted the following
PLATFORM.
ResOlUed, That we declare the infalli-
bility OF party; that where the caucus
or convention fails to present tit candi-
dates for office, it is the high privilege,
as well as the bounden duty, OF all good
citizens to withhold ther votes from such
candidates, and, regardless of party af-
filiatiOns, TO support the test men pre-
ssnted for official position.
Second-That both the Republican
and Democratic parties have Outlived
the sues in which they had their origin,
and Lave outlived their usefulness, and
q r.W organization Of parties is demand
e. iu he interests of the public welfare.
TAifd-That the Republican party hsv-
in control Of both branches of congress
anl Z the executive department, is d.
reeuv responsible for the legislation
known as the 'salary-grab;n for the
SOU jering of the public lands in grants
to T. vate corporatiOns; for the release
of p roads from their just obligations
to the government, and other manfesta-
tions Of corruption as developed by the
credit mobilier and other Investigations,
and that those members of the Demo-
cratic party who have aided or acqui-
esced in such legislation equally deserve
public condemnation.
FOurth-That we believe that the
fundamental purposes Of government is
the protection of persons and property,
and not the meddling with and regula-
ton Of the business, industry or con-
sciences Of its citizens, nor the assump-
ton Of such works by federal, State, or
municipal governments, or may safely
and should properly be left to indi-
vidual enterprise.
Fifth-That corruption can be sue
cessfully' combated only by the removal
OF lessening of temptation. We are in
favor Of a reduction OF the functions
now exercised by the government, and
a consequent diminutiOn of government
bureaux and officials, believing, as We
do, that continually increasing army
of federal officers is an evil increasing In
danger as the country grows.
SiXth-That grants Of subsidies in lands
or money, and of special privileges and
exemptions, to national banks and other
great monied corporations, and all fos-
tering OF monOpOlies at the expense of
the whole people, are unjust and op-
pressive.
Seventh-Thatt the practice Of electing
stockholders and offices of national
banks to seats in congress, whereby the
great gains Of continued irredeemable
paper money are secured to those insti-
tutiOns by the votes Of interested par
ties, is a national scandal, which deserves
lllt Vi ENEl1 EbOl GAAl-
zen, and ought to be prevented by
proper legislation.
Eighth-1hat we insist upon a strict
observance by the general government
of the constitutional limitations OF its
power, and we demand home govern
ment in ali local affairs.
Ninth-We believe that the business
OF the government should be transacted
the fv,f. I,N -.
the business of private individuals. We
believe therefore that the appointment
of subordinate officers should depend
upon their qualifications, and that their
tenure should depend on their fitness
and efficiency, and in this respect a re-
turn to the practice of the early days OF
the republic is highly desirable and me-
cessary.
Tweifth-That the duties on imports,
as long as such duties are necessary
should be imposed for the purpose Of
revenue only, and not for the purpose o
benefiting or enriching private individ
uals or corporations, or favOTing particu
lar branches Of industry at the expens'
of the whole people.
Eleventh-That IL is the duty OF th'
government to repeal all laws that favo
capital to the prejudice Of labor. In re
Spouse to an invitation from the con
ventiOn
HON. THOMAS EWING SPOKE.
Inthe course of his remarks be said tha
experience has demonstrated that M
matter how disafected the Republicans
NAV be in their own rocks, few or none
can be to the Democracy. In 1858 8
movement was started, looking to th'
organization of a new national Repub
lican party. The Republicans wentintC
il it but learning that it would retsiI
The Democratic name, they went back
on i,. Any time from 1865 to 1871 WI
could have Overthrown the Republican
lMty but for the prejudice Of Repusli