The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-07-10

Third Congressional Resolutions.
Tho following are the resolutions
adortod by the Convention which NOM
mated Hon. n. c. Kerr for Congress
at Seymour las week. We are sorry to
see Democratic Convention, adopt q
set Of resolutions which will receive a
double construction upon so important
question rs the currency. as the two
last resolutions undoubtedly will. A
bold declaration in favor Of proper ex-
pansion OF the currency woald have met
the hearty sympathy Of nc people.
while shilly shady course is approved
10y no one. The speech OF Mr.. Kerr ac-
ccptiug The nomination proves this, as
De utterly repudiates their currency
plank, and advocates restoration of
the Old State Bank frauds. under which
the masses Of the people, who didn't
keep a couterleil detecior in their brains.
were 50 constantly swiudlcd. We are
surprised at this course il Mr.. Kerr,
and while bis other positions arc un-
quesiionably sound, We regret lis sin
cere convictions have led him to mari.
out a course which, If adopted. would
retard the Development OF the West al
least another decade. aud hope there
fore some other sound Democrat. whose
sympathics and actions will be In thc
interests of the West. may Le found 10
represent that District in the next Con
gress. Here are tho resolutions:
RESOLVED. That il Is tie duty Of every
branch Of Government to pT.lctice and
enforce the most rigid economy in con-
Quoting our public affairs: and viewing
with alarm the reckless extravaganza
which pervades every department OF to-
Federal Government. the systematic
punder OF the public treasury by favor
cd partisans. and the startling fiandsand
corruptions recently developed at tho
Federal metropolis. We demand a return
TO honesty and strict accountable and
urge the people TO give their suffrage "a
no candidate for public Office who il not
indlsnutahiy honest and capable. insor-
ruptible and faithful in the discharge Of
his duties.
RESOLVED, That Justice and sound
policy forbid the Federal Government
10 foster one branch of industry 10 the
detriment of another. or TO cherish the
interest Of one portion Of the common
country 10 the injury Of another portion.
by laying impost duties for the urotec-
llon OF eastern manufacturing monopo-
lies NJ the expense OF the agricultural
and other producing classes. aud that
tariffs should be imposed for revenue
only. and IN no greater amount than Il
required to defray the necessary expense
OF the Government, and the gradual In!
certain extinction Of the public debt
Resolved, That The public lands le-
iohg 70 actual settlers, and tho public
iunds 70 the purposes for which they
are raised, and we condemn as unjust
ana corrupt the granting OF public mo-
ney, pubic lands, or subsidies in any
form, to corporations and, la like man
her denounce all attempts bv Congress.
or Legislatures. TO confer special priyi-
leses, or franchises upon, or TO favor o,
establish monopOiies Of any description.
70 the detrimcnt OF the people.
RESOLVED. That we fully recognize
The lntrins &c aud incalculable yalue NJ
aIi me people Of n currency based upon.
ana convertible into gold and silver. AZ
! obviously contemplated By the consti-
tuition, but we also deem it inexpedient
now, while the country languishes I'M
der the effects Of recent financial crisis
70 attempt the resumptionot specie paw
ments.
RESOLVED, That we believe the best
interests and safety Of the people de-
mand The repeal Of the National Banks.
anu substitution for their notes Of an
equivalent amount Of grcenbacks rs be
issued ia redemption ~ bonds therein.
reducing the burden OF interest On the
public debt. and giving tic people 4 bc,-
ter currency.