American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-10-24
OgTnnEE l3. 1871.

OCTOBER l3. 1874.
STE: Considerable men, who have
given the subject attention, regard
the movement for Il Convention oI
Southern Republicans as Ut very
great Importance TO the section Of
country TO he represented. They
believe that il calm and conSidarate
coBnselS pie.aii, and the delegates
come together possessed OF the
facts bearing upon the condition OF
the Southern communities aud lay
them before the country, authentic
and concise, an Impression Will be
made which may tavorably effect
the judgment Of the well disposed
in every section. At tins Conven-
ton the record should fully and
honestly be made up showing all
the nindraEces to material, moral
and intellectual progress with which
the Republicans have had to con
tend, what progress has been made,
and whenever Ill the State and sec
ton where Democracy has controlled
any OF the great intreSt of society
have prOspered more, and which, if
any, have been depressed also,
whether persons o. property have
been more or less secure, and the
reasons therefor. OutrageS of all
classes should be carefully reported,
whether resulting in crime or extern
ding only t. ..iciInIdation-tIse spirit
aud purpose OF the action Of legis
iative, judicial, and executive de
partments should lie reviewed all
i'll fact, that tends 10 disorder, law
iessnesS, opposition, may veil be
considered. Upon the whole record
thus honest and fairly made up, the
considerable judgement of the Amer
lean people may be safely involved
to the sincere and thoughtful states
men who Will assemble on this oc-
casion. These suggestions are be-
lieved to be entirely unnecessary
Lest some siioui,: deem them IN
warrented, L here state that they
are suggestions only, and that they
are submitted with great diltidence,
tut With the sincere hope that they
may to some extent aid in securing
careful preparing for the work OF
the Convention aud a full atten-
dance upon its concerns.
j. NJ. EDMONDS, Sec'y.
Mr.. Hill, Secretary of State Of
Mississippi. introduced resolutions
the civil rights bill,
which was referred to the commit
tee on resolutions.
Governor Brooks. OF Arkansas.
was Invited to address the Conven-
ton at night.
Ga motion of Judge Coulson, Of
committee of three was
ii appointed to whom was referred
mass OF correspondence
from all parts Of the South III re-
latiun to outrages. etc.
The following is She committee :
l.. NJ. Coulsou, Ala: =. NJ. Bacba-
nan, Miss. Tiiiman Low, Ga.
Adjourned to 1:30 p. N.
At which time Governor Brooks.
requested the attention
of the Convention for about Two
hours.
His speech was listened to with
marked attention by the very large
assembly present.
He commenced by stating that
he would only present tie thoughts
as they are paraded before his own
mind. That two 2rana themes
present themselves for the consid
Grafton of the people and Congress
at it's next term. viz The ccnli-
ton CT the South, and the finances.
The first rise far 2bc"e tue other in
point of importance. It is first in
because il affects Che
liberties of the people, of the clti
zens OF this SreaS counUr.F.
Alter the war We attempted To
and grasp hands acres !
the bloody chasin, but while Ne
were seeking peace; our enemies |
sought war-not open and manly !
war but secret nd cowardly val
such u war oE... as nurderers anG |
towards can maintain, under the
shadow of night. They shake |
hands with one hand and stab us
under the fifth rib with the other. !
We have arrived at a point when ]
we can not stand such a state of ai- /
fairs longer, but must meet it upon !
field may be selected.
All of the rebel Democracy Of the !
South are not joined in this plan
OF murderers tactics, but have a
high regard for the oath they have (
taken 10 support the government ;
prevails nevertheless, bnt /
It is Tie action of q few, whose bust !
ness il is to rob and keep whole (
State in uproar.
We are characterized as a manu- |
featuring establishment Of Southern
outrages, to parade them before he /.
Republican mind Of the North, but .
The North already has enough of
this from the press Of the country /
without cur parading more, IL is F.
our business To seek tor n remedy to /
heal these broken places III our /.
government, such n government rs !
is guaranteed to every American /
citizens. Who then are carpet bag F.
gers The Northern men who dare .
their Independence by /
, citing the Republican ticket, but /
A Northern man who votes the /
Democratic ticket is "A gentleman,
and even the offensive oder of tie I
coiored man evaporates il he will .
vote the Democratic ticket
We 30 not claim that all the .
State Government in .
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