The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-05-04
oessIN p w EO0N SINew Entsrprise!
Harmony, Unity and Success.
Noaored erlaotpLes Rs.Aslrmsa.
The Basis Of Reorganization.
Aaares. o. ths Kanawha pelnoorats.

Address Orths Kunawha Democrats.
The following address, recently is.
sued and signed by over two hundred
Of the leading Democrats of Kanawha
county-men who differed us between
Mr., Jacob aud Mr.. Camdcn.-but
men who vauorate the cherished gEin-
ciples Of Democracy more than their
allegiance to the fortunes of any man,
has created profound sensation
throughou. the State, 1t is hailed by
the Democrats as the truO basis ofrc.
organization; and is accepted us an
ONION Of "harmOuy, unity and sue
cCsy," Tho Radical brethren are IN
low spirits, They sec that in this
movement their hopes officiating De-
mocracy, by tanning into fame the
supposed division in its councils, are
at au ord, "In unity is strength
and by this sign We shall conquer all
our enemies. Below We present the
address, and commend it to the care
full consideration Of the reader:
70 he Democratic and Conservative
Voters Of KaNGVha COuaty.
II Is believed that the present condition
Of Political Affairs In our IuidSt jusliiies u
rr-sia,ement Of the principles aud purposes
for whose advancement we have been Geeus-
toned 70 unite our efforts. In short time
the campaign OF 1874 viii open The Dem-
oera,ie parry needs to be represented by liz
best and puTcst men throughout this con-
IcIt. In the result Of Tic election ~ be held
in October next, the people Of kanawha
county have IN important interest.
II therefore becomes tic duty Of vs. all 10
act In couecr; and harmony, for the FUR
theranrc vi thosc interests which we hold III
common. II causes u division have grown
up among US, let them be iguortd IN the
presence OfnCcCssities which make pplly Of
/ action the sole condition Of safety lei them
be RENTED for settlement to d less impor-
tant period in our local and p-l teal hisIo-
ry or better still, let them give place 10 q
settled purpose, to remedy all that has been
amlss Ia the past by renewing devotion 10
, principle TO the future.
Believing that the ends Of good govern.
nient can " best attained through the a.
tendency Of ancient and hcnored Dcmocla'
tic doctrines, We rccur 10 leading principles
In our political belief In The firm assurance
that with these MS the basis OF our Organizes
r ton, hArmonyand success must follow;
l. Government Is the instrument Of The
people. for their own protection aud benefit
nad must not be pfostitulcd for sectional
partisan or personal ends.
=. Tho right Oi each State Of the Union
to .7anagD its own Internal Allhlrg, tree from
Federal interference OF control, Is essential
10 the well being or tie Republic and the
liberty OF the people Tue humiliating
condition 10 which misplaced Federal ihtu-
cnce has brought the State Of s. Carolina
and Louisiana, is living proof that AmeFi-
eau freedom aud local seli.g0vcrnment mast
stAndOr fall together.
0. Taxation should 10 equal and uniform,
and every species Of property including
bonds and other securities, should bear IL
jusI share Of the expense OF the Govern
menl.
, 4. Federal revenue should be tie leading
object Of q Just tariIl system; the prosperity
OF home industries may be safely len 10
, that incidental protection which such q
81 ten properly adjusted will Afford.
! 3, The public lands are the poor man
inheritance and must be preserved for him
and bis children.
0. The policy Of contracting the currency
pursued since the Close Of the war, hal
given n specie value 10 national debt ere
atcd upon u paper basis, aud hampCred The
+ operations oil business by unduly limiting
tho supply Of money. The shrinkage III
values occasloned by contraction hai
wronged tie many for the enrichment Of tht
. few. So long as the National Government
Shal assume the control Of public finances
II Is It's duty TO sec that tho Volume Of cur
rency In circulation bears due proportion e
tue wants Of the producing and commercial
claaseS. f..l. r.t.
Z. All legislation throughwhleh monopoo'
liessnre created or special exemptions or pr,
vilsges granted, Is III conflict with sound
public policy. Corporations are the crca'
, lures Of tho Legislature and cannot We madS
the masters Of the people.
8. Popular enlightenment can alone glT'
perinanencY 10 free institutions. Our sys'
lem oil public education must DO generously
supported aud faithfully preserved. Th'
congressional measure known as the Sum
ner Civil Rights Bill designed 10 secure
among other obnoxiong, the mingling o.
white aud colofrd children in our public
sehoolI.iS fraught with danger 10 tue free
school system, and deserves the seyCrssl
condemnation.
o. Honesty, capacity and fidelity are th'
true Democratic tests in the choice Of pub
lie servants and must 10 insisted upon at
whatever hazard.
10. The convention system OF selecting
candidates, Is ir harmony with Democratic
traditions AID essential to perfect organize
ton. Conventions fairly constituted aud
justly. conducted are the Lest known methods
Of expressing the will Of the party, and
commanding the cooperation Of tho voters.
1t Is our duty 10 see that the highest stan
dRrd ofRtneSs shall prevail in oil nomina.
tons, and that no unworthy name shall
be presented tor popular support.
To give practical weight and influence TO
the principles here set Iolth, we iavite all
whose views they represent 10 unite with us
In the work Of pCriSciing Democratic organ.
iZatlon for the coming campaign IN sGlee-
ting candidates, aud In sustaining them q,
the polls.