Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-02-21
THE BARTLETT CONVENTION.
The Platform.

Mr.. Luke W. Finlay, from the COM
mittee on resolutions, read the follow
ing report, preamble and resolutions,
which, he said, had been unanimous
" adopted by the committee:
To the Chairman and Members of the
Convention assembled: -
Your committee to whom was refer
red the various resolutions presented
at this meeting, and numbered res
sectiVelv one, two, three and four,
beg, respectfully, to report that they
have given them all a careful reading
and examination, as well as general
discussion, and have unanimously a
dOpted the resolution marked number
two, as covering, in their judgment,
the entire and complete views of this
committee. without amendment or al
teratiOn; all of which is respectfully
! submitted.
LUKE w. FINLAY, Chm'n,
ALBERT SUGGS,
A. BEATTY,
TOM HOLEMAN, Jr.,
J. H. NELSON,
LOUIS PODESTA,
VIM. CHASE,
JOHN r. PENDERGRAST,
A. Z. FARMLAND.
/ WHEREAS, This meeting has been
/ called by anti-Radical citizens of Shell
/ by county to secure the united coop
Grafton of the Liberal, Conservative
and Democratic voters thereof, who
I desire rigid economy and honesty in
4 the administration of county and
State affairs, the speedy reduction of
onerOus taxes, and the election of
competent and efficient officers, re-
| gardless of nationality or previous pO-
| litical affiliations; for the purpose of
! setting on foot such movement as
will secure harmony of action in the
conduct of Il liberal, progressive poll
cy in the approaching elections; and
| fully recognizing that the Democratic
party is the only organization now in
existence IN Shelby county confront
ing the Radical party, and that under
its organization, characterised by a
spirit tempered with hberality and
conservatism, these objects and pur-
poses can best be accomplished, and
success achieved in the approaching
election, we adopt and prOmulgate
for our future government the follow
ing platform of principles. Therefore,
be il resolved,
First-That it is the duty of all
good citizens to make united effort
to secure the most competent and re-
liza BILE men for office, that the laws
may be executed impartially and the
burdens of taxation be distributed
equally among all classes.
Secondhand honesty and economy
in our local government, reduction of
taxes and expenses, prompt and right
settlements with public officers, expo
sure of corruption, and the punish
ment OF delinquents without fear or
favor must be enforced.
Third-Ihat taxation shOnld be equal
and uniform, and no one species of
property be taxed higher than anoth
er.
Fourth-That We recognize the
equality, before the law, of all citizens,
and that in the selection Of candidates
for Office, capacity and honesty shall
be the test Of merit, without regard to
nationality or former political predi-
lectiOus.
Fifth-That all efforts to array one
race or class against another IS OdiOus
to the genius of the American gov
eminent, destructive of public peace
anu pIOoiDCl4tNs anu oNDh q rAhc VI
Republican institutions.
Sixth-That the agricultural and
mechanical interests of our country
are the foundation Of its prosperity,
and that wisdom and justice demand
that these interests shall be protected
against the exactions of monopolies,
and should be fOstered by iudicious
legislation.
Seventh-That IN order to accom-
plish these ends committee be ap-
pointed, composed of one from each
ward in Memphis aud one from each
civil district outside of the city, to
whom shall be committed the manage
ment of this movement, and who shall
select from their number q sEb-com-
mittee composed of seven members
to be known as the executive board of
the committee of Shelby county, cloth
cd with full power to call meetings for
the selection or nomination of caudi-
dates, TO appoint necessary district or
ward committee, to fill vacancies in
their own body, and to do and per-
form all other acts necessary for the
promotion of the objects of this meet
ing, and to continue in Office until the
meeting of the next convention.