The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1875-11-10

.-,vrKRs EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES, !
sI,Soca nc CoNsERv TIvKPARTY
~ THE STATE OF MISS IssIPPI.
JACKSON, MISS, Nov. 9Th, 1876.
b. People Of Mississippi:
fba Democratic Conservative Execu.
i State Committee congratulate you
the glorious and decisive victory
In YOU have achieved in the election
n has just taken place. Upon the
N of that election depended the des-
\ Of the State for many years to
The issues involved were above
eOnsiderations as to finance, currency,
ihs elevation of favorites, however
irving, to power; they were no less
the existence and perpetuation in
State of government possessing
power of protecting life, liberty and
perty.
lsrule had reached point at which
L must be reform or anarchy, a re-
to the paths of constitutionalism
be installation of force.
gnder these circumstances it could
be, that the interest Of the canvass
la be intense, and the excitement
and the joy at success unbOunded.
notwithstanding this the committee
just grounds for congratulating you
hefact, that they are able to announce
s world, that the election was peace
and orderly, and that your conserva-
and love Of order prevailed over all
tAtion to violence.
s pledge Of free people to preserve
peace has been found more efficacious
the repressive hand of power.
now remains for us to be moderate
Rshour oftriumph, and magnanlmous
be defeated, including those whom we
regard as the chief architects of
BE- Committee urge this moderation
msgnanimity as due to the high
acter Ofthe people of Mississippi, and
it tribute of praise to the Giver of
EoOd who hath enjoined them.
shave gained by the election the
n and opportunity of
etorming the administration of the
lnment;
areuching in expenditures in State
county affairs
edueing the taxes
pouring an honest, impartial and able
ciary;
niOrcing accountability and response
gon all who hold public trusts
ievatlng the character of all officials !;
eafesslng the enormous evil of spe-
and local legislation, and of crude
unlntelligible statutes, and a conse-
p shortening of the sessions of the
Slature;
9n0VIng the prejudice of race against
and providing for the administers
Oh justice fairly and impartially to
proving the common school system,
pay II may be at the same time more
Omlcal and less burdensome to the
PAYERS, and yet more efficient;
ASing Mississippi, by a just aud wise
v, IN her normal relations with the
otates of the Union, and with the
'tA Government, whereby she may
-'Ou'e her full share to the common
Peflty and glory of the nation, and
i've The equal protection of the Con-
a00n and laws
nese results are such as to inspire in
a'afts of our people emotions Of the
P'0ioand gratitude and thankful
=" Inc Lord of Hosts, who hath
Y y the victory.
| as Executive Committee in obedience
expressed wishes of many devout
patriotic persons in all parts of the
Is we'll as their own convictions,
/ = press the hope that the people of
A'e Will unite with the people Of
0n' IN the observance, by appro-
religious ceremonies, of Thanks
psy, appointed by the President
United States, and the Gov
VI THIS State, for Thursday, No
-0lh'; and that they will on
- return thanks to our Heavenly
'O' the many blessings which He
~cnsated to Us, in common with
~ ps OF the whole country, during
- year; and tina. they will espec-
praise and Thanksgiving to
!, mo rules the destinies of nations,
Hnts.-
H. aellverance of Mississippi; and
h.. Ms blessings upon our efforts to
h. s0Oa government, material pros
go ~ Intellectual and moral ad-
l1 to our afflicted common
e. GEORGE, Chairman.
Next Legislature.