The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-09-25


of the Radical party. il places itself square
ly In favor of a government OF the people
by the people. and for the interests OF Inc
people only control Of national affairs
by a National Legislature, untrammeled
by the influence Of representative OF man.
nfacturing, railroad and financial monOpo-
lies, aud unawed by the disposal OF execu-
tive patronage.
without regard 10 color or religion. before
the law, In taxation, and In protection Of
life. liberty and property.
III demands control by the States OF All
matters relating 10 the individual affairs OF
the people OF the respective States.
IL demands that the States shall alone
control financial corporations existing
within the respective States.
Ii demands that the National Govern
ment shall retain full control of the power
10 coin and issue representatives OF value.
Ii demands a cessation OF impost DUTIES
levied for the benefit Of monopolists. not
for revenue.
Ii demands a reduction in the patronage
OF the executive department of the nation.
Ii demands return OF the government
10 the control Of legislative bodies. un-
awed by executive dictation and unbought
by consolidated railroad and banking in
terests.
Itdemands such legislation "a 10 railroad
interests a. will secure 10 the people of the
country the full benefit Of competition.
To the people of Missouri the Demo-
cratic party appeals for support with con-
fidence. The conflict now pending Is not
narrowed 10 State issues nor 10 class in
terests. We present to you a. nominees
for the various State offices men Of UNI
questioned personal integrity and un-
doubted fidelity 10 true Republican prin-
ciples. In their hands the interests OF the
State will be safe, and under their guidance
the voice of Missouri will be- potent in the
advancement of Democratic principles in
the nation.
To Tie Democrats of Missouri we appeal
only for that decided and energetic action
that has always characterized Democrats,
when called upon 10 sustain the principles
of their party and to advance 10 high posi-
tons their chosen standard-bearers.
Organize in every Congressional and
Senatorial district. in every county. in
every township. in every school precinct.
Know your own strength first OF all,
and then seek 10 make your principles
known 10 the doubtful ana wavering.
Impress upon your neighbors that in
unity only is strength.
That those who desire 10 oppose class
legislation against their own interests,
must oppose Legislation for class interests
everywhere.
That those who desire a return Of the
government TO its constitutional restric-
tons must oppose all Capitalization of
government.
That those who desire freedom 10 man.
age their own affairs under the State gov
eminent Of Missouri. must be willing TO
give the same measure of freedom 10 the
people of other States.
That those who are not opposed to the
Radical national administration are op-
pesed 10 the Democratic party, and are in
favor of Capitalization of power AT WASH
ington; of the subsection Of States: Of the
maintenance of the national banking sys-
TEN; of the imposition of tariff dues for the
benefit of mon0polists; of the gold specu-
lations of Wall street. and the consequent
depression Of the producing and agricul-
tural interests of the country: of the crea-
ton Of favored classes Of creditors: and OF
the subyersion of the nations liberties.
Organization. thorough and active. by
the people within the Democratic lines Is
the only safety for the country.
(Signed by the Democratic State Central
JOHN w. REID, Chairman.