The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-02-20
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accomplished, but. as is generally the case
in conventions, diversity Of opinion as
to the best means of bringing about the
desired result After fair discussion,
however, tie meeting succeeded ia adopt
ing a platform with bot one dissenting
voice. In our opinion, it is mede Of
good timber and will do to stand on. We
congratulate the antisradicals of Shelby
in their successful Inauguration of a
movement to unite the elements, here's
tofore little diseordant, which, if prop
erly organized, viii inevitably overthrow
the radicals in that county, and as a
consequences, in this congressional dis
trict Every citizen of Tennessee, who
is unalterably opposed to radical as
tendency in our State, can readily en-
list for the ensuing compaign under the
banner set up at Bartlett.
The campaign of 1872 taught us a
most useful lesson and one that we
ought TO have previously learned; viz /:
that without a thorough organization
and strict adherence to we'll defued
principles, set forth by properly consti-
tuted conventions of the real people, and
not the politicians, it is impossible to
make Roadway against the well discip-
lined radicals.
In this connection we had as well say
now, that We shall oppose all popular
assemblages of the people which are
only so IN name, and the proceedings of
which are cut and dried" and the
action Of which is manipulated by few
men who are animated by selfish mo-
tives The will of the majority has been
80 often disregarded by conventions of
late years, that very respectable portion
of our people look upon them with dis
favor: We should, therefore, take no
steps in the future which do not give
assurance to this portion of our people
that the will of the majority in every
nook and corner will be fairly represent
ed in our councils
If this policy be not adopted and hon
estIy pursued, confidence in the integri-
tY of the opposition will be still further
impaired, and Tennessee will be deliver
ed over to the radicals horse, foot and
dragoons.p
AS for ourselves we shall not be par
ticnlar about names, as we have no loves
or hates to crafty in that regard, but we
shall be found till the end of the cam
paign in the ranks of that party, under
what name so ever, that we shall consid
err most capable of confronting radicals
ism.
We give place to the preamble and
resolutions adopted by the meeting at
Bartlett, which will be of interest to the
people of our own county We COM
mend them to their careful considers
ton.
We are gatifed to learn that the AUG-
lanche, Ledger, AppeaL and Register
are unit in favor of this platform
which is follows:
WHEREAS, This meeting has been
call ed by anti Radical citizens of Shelby
county to secure the united cooperation
of the Liberal Conservative and Demo-
cratic voters thereof who desire rigid
economy and honesty in the administers
ton Of county and State affairs, the
speedy reduction of ouerous taxes, and
the election of competent and efficient
officers, regardless of nationality or pre>
vious political affiliations for the pur'
pose of setting on foot such movement
as will secure harmony of action In the
conduct Of liberal, progressive policy
in the approaching elections; and fully
recognizing that the Democratic party i
the only organization now in existence
in Shelby county county confronting the
Radical party, and that under its organ
izatiop, characterized by spirit temper
ed with liberality and conservatism, these
objects asd purposes can best be accom-
plished and success achieved in the APP
rroaehing election, we adopt and pro
mulgate for cur future government tn
following platform ofprinciples. There
fore be it resolved,
First-That it is the duty OF all goo
citizens to make a united effort to secur
the most competent and reliable men fu
Office, that the laws may be execute
impartially and the burdens of taxatiO
be distributed equally among all classes
Seeond-That honesty and econOm
in our local government, reduction c
taxes and expenses, prompt and rigi
settlements with public officers, expos ur
of corruption, and the Tunishment c
deI.nqrsnts without fear or favor mus
be eHfoTced.
Third-That taxation should be euua
and uniform, and no one species of proE
erty be taxed higher than another
FOurth-That we recognize the equal
ts, before the law, of all citizens, an
that in the selection of candidates {,
office, capacity and honesty shall be Il
test of merit, without regard to national
ty or former political predictions.
Filfh-ihat all efforts to array OF
race or class against another is odious
the genius 9th American governmer
destructive of public peace and prospe
ity, and subyersive of Republican inst
tutions.
Sixth-That the agricultural and m
chanical inter Of our country are q
foundation OF its prosperity, and III
wisdom and justice demand that the
interests shall be protected against c
exaetiOns Of monopOlios, and should
foetered by judicious legislation.
Seventh-That in order to ace0mpiis
these ends committee be appointe
composed of one from each ward
Memphis and one from each civil di
triet outside of the city, to whom shl
be committed the management of Il
movement, and who shall select frt
their number u sub committee compus
Of seven members to be known as [
executive board of the committee
shelby county, clothed with full pow
tp call meeting for the selection or no
ination Of candidates, TO appoint Bece
sary district or ward committees, to
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