Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1873-08-21

Resolre5. That the Democratic Conser-
vative party of Maryland, in Convention
assembled. reafirms its adhesion to the
congratulated principles Of the Democ-
raey. II recognizes and supports the le-
gal constitutional authority Of the Federal
Government. but insists upon strict con-
struerion Of the Federal Constitution rs
nece ..ary to the preservation Of the re-
served rights Of the States and people
II opposes cen;ralization as the most iusid-
uous and dangerous enemy Of popular
rights. and viii continue to denounce il
in every guise 10 which it may appear.-
II believes in the capacity Of the people
for self-government. 1t insists upon equal
and exact justice to MI men. 1t is opposed
to monopolies. and will prevent. BY every
means in its power, all specific Legislation
for the benefit Of particular interests, which
may be injurious or prejudicial to the
many. aud is pledged to promote, By ben
e6cens and judicious legislation. the pros
periiy Of the whole people.
Reslred. That :he several departments
Of our Government. legislative, judicial
and executive. are independent in their
several spheres under the Constitution.
and any attempt BY any Of them TO usurp
authcri' is destructive of the constitution
al rights and independence of the others.
and should be resisted as dangerous to
civil liberty.
Reso,red. That our tariff laws. A. ad-
justed and enforced BY the Republican
party, are discriminatory and injurious to
the masses, and Justice demands their re-
vision with a view TO revenue alone, and
not TO tar the community for the benefit
of particular Interests.
Resolctd, That the wealth Of this coun-
try is mainly derived from the products Of
its labor. and every just measure tending
to improve the condition and promote the
advancement OF the laboring classes should
receive sympathy aud will command our
cordial support.
Resoleed. That we earnestly deprecate
the unjust and discriminating laws under
which the agricultural interests of the
country have suffered. aud we hereby
pledge the best efforts Of the party to OBJ
tain for ,hcm redress Of grievances and
eq.al justice.
Resoleed, That still adhering to the pol
icy of preserving Tie public land for ac:u-
al settlers who will improve and till them,
we denOunce all gifts Of such lands BY the
Government to incorporated companies as
an INSCRIPTIONS aud dangerous waste OF
the public property. fully deserving the
condemnation Of all patriotic and just
citizens.
Resolred, That the late action of Con-
gress in enacting law for the Increase of
their own and the salaries of other officers
o. the Government is. in view of the de-
pressed condition Of the latoring taxp'y-
ers of the country. upon whom the burden
mostly rests. utterly unjustiiablc, and its
immediate and unconditional repeal should
be demanded bv the people.
Reso'rcd. That as the power. prosperity
and pcrpetuity of the State must depend
upon the virtue and intelligence Of its peo-
pie. We pledge the party to liberal pro-
vision for the extention and improvement
of the free school system. already so aus
piciously inaugurated bv the Democratic
Conservative party in this State.
ResSred, That We recommend and shall
expect the most rigid economy in every
department of he State Government. and
of official conduct. and prompt and Wig
Orous punishment Of oil official delin.
quencics.
Reso'red, That in presenting this plat
form of principles and placing thereon
candidates whose past record is an earn
est Of their devotion to tile time-houored
principles herein announced, we challenge
and feel confident of the sympathy and
support of all honest. patriotic citizens.
without regard to past differences, and we
ask all who agree with US to unite in
maintaining the honor. integrity aud dig
nifty Of our beloved State.