The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-22


souri,, whatever his nativity or creed or
calling or party affiliations, be made secure
in his life, his property and his rights, that the
Shameless and alarming brigandage and rufhan-
ism which so long have been permitted 10 us
gTaee the name OF haSs atsned away inn
migration from our borders, be al last roOleu OUT
with a strong hand, that the farmer may feel
prairie home. and that the traveller may be on
all the high and byways OF the S1a.e
that the laws be enforced vigorously and impair
TALLY, without regard TO person local feellng or
party influence, not only IN hollow pfolssspn
every cent of the public money be used, not for
the benefit of the Office holdersb but for the benefit
of The people who pay the taxes; that the goverr-
mert OF the State be conducted, not with view
TO party interest, but with single eye TO the re-
the public welfare, and that the government be
inspired not by ceaseess yearnings for revenge,
but by an earnest unswerying determination 1d nat on
newal of fraternal feeling among all our people.
Do you want government fitted to accomplish
choose among those in prospect, that which
owes its origin and election TO no partisan
cliques, and will be moved and controlled py no
want a governor fitted to administer the gov
eminent in such spirit? Here isour candidate
for the governorship, who Tor no reason pus the
PURITY AND ENERGY
of his character was called forth by the unani-
nous vote Of the supporters of the peoples
and who, when elected, will have
no claim on his gratitude to
recognize but that of the honest, generous end
patriotic spirit which raised him 70 official dig
nifty and power. / greet our standard-b bearer
OF the idea that Missouri is to be no longer the
property of party ring, but shall and must be
form adopted by the peoples convention he said
that hs heartily endorsed every word relating
TO State affairs as promise OF a government
tn nf
stone State ofthe Union. Regarding the recon-
mendations concerning national questions he
said: at Is not salts actory TO me. Neither is
it discouraging. 1t is net consistent. Neither
does IL preclude arguments III the peoples
movement as to the financial question may be
shall make honest effort to held IL
down on the right side and am confident that
the State of Thos h. Benton Will In the end not
repudiate one of the most honorable and gio-
riOus of It's traditions. The senator then stated
that he had been charged with setting The peo-
done, for the promotion OF his personal interest.
This he denied absolutely and 1n9uainediy,
any part in originating ii that IL might not
have personal character. he had no commu-
ieinators Their purposes and actions are un-
known 10 him. He stood private individual
in his advocacy and promotion Of the movement.
out condition. know that in this movement
have many friends. L know also that in 1t
have many opponents: | snall give
cordial co operation in promoting
the good of the State without asking any
question. 1t seems to me that my opponents are
showing much more anxiety about my political
g oTn si t6in1 ike the peoples movement can
not succeed without benefitting me, take
that as a compliment and thank them for it,
render TO this cause may aft rward be used as a
C aim for reward, / here and now solemnly re-
lease and cancel lit the m,Srtgsge My political
express as searlessly now as have done hereto
fore before them. do not want this movement
to share my responsibility. Neither do want
this movement TO furnish them any approval
or support which on their own bottom they
would not have. Let them be judged by them
selves. / shall sail under my own colors, and
This cause stands upon its own merits and in
nv Nv political course have to stand upon my
own, and am content to do So"
THE SOUTH CAROLINA RADICALS.
THEIR PLATFoRM-THEY POINT WITH PRIDE
TO THEIR GOOD MANAGEMENT.
COLUMBUS, s. C., Sept. 1.-THE republican
nominating convention adopted platform to-
day. The first resolution reaffirms adhesion to
the principles of the national republican con-
vention at Philadelphia in 1872, as embody-
the second maintains the authority
of the general government to interfere for the
preservation of domestic tranquility in the sew
eral States, and acknowledges with gratitude its
interposition in this State: the third deprecates
lawlessness in any form, condemns turbulent
agltationi in amy place dspIcF;es vio
person or political rights by any
party, demands universal respect for
hands of the weak, declares that we shall hold
/ all men enemies to equal rights who interferes
with or deny the free and lawful exercise there
of to any citizen, whatever MS party or creed ;
the fourth pledges TO continue scrupuiously to
enact and enforce the financial reforms prom
| fxur md a 10 rrrnr meas
filed in proof of which they point to the follow
ing laws viz: the law to levya specific tax, the
the law to regulate The number OF
attaches, the. law :to regulate public
Of public funds, and the law to regulate the as
sessment. The fifth pledges the party to reduce
the public expenses within the public revenue,
requiring officers whe disburse money to
agree to the public monthly statements
of all receipts and expenditures desirable from
moderate assessment and tax rates. The sixth
earnestly entreats Congress to pass the civil
enforce The constitutional guarantee Of Of
equal right for all American citizens. The
seventh pledges to maintain a settlement
| of the public debt made last winter, and re-
jects ali claims against the State of which there
is suspicion. The eighth holds that all fran
ent to the public good and that charges for travel
and freight should be equitable and uniform.
and no unjust discrimination should be made
between through and local travel and freight
The ninth advocates such modification
OF the present system of taxation as
viii prove OF the greatest advantage.
to agricultural interests and will
lend their endeavors to the enactment of such
laws, and to the encouragement of such meas
ures as will most speedily develop the resources
and build up the manufacturing and industrial
prosperity of South q rolina, and the construc-
lion of such new railroads as will
give the largest and cheapest facilities TO
all scitizens. The tenth pledges prohibition in
the truest sense to the property Of state, and TO
such wise, just and humane laws as will perfect
the education and elevation of the laboring
classes.
The eleventh says that, with fun faith in the
Justice of these principles, acknowledg-
Ing errors In the past, but feel
/ ing confident of our ability and
determination to correct them we appeal to all
true republicans too unite in beaIing our candi-
date to victory, and we pledge to carry out, in
| the practical administration of the government
every principle inscribed upon our standard in
the Interest OF the whole people of the State.
The convention adjourned this evening after a
| days session. Resolutions endorsing President
| adODfed.