The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-07
The Democratic Caucus.

The democratic caucus was called to Or
der by Fernando Wood at about 2:15 p.
m, Saturday, and on his motion Mr.. L. @.
G. Lamar of Mississippi, was chosen as the
presiding officer On motion of Mr.. Hol-
man of Indiana, Mr.. Banning of Ohio, was
made secretary of the caucus. On taking
the chair, MIR. Lamar spoke substantially
as follows
In opening, the speaker said that the
democratic majority in the house was con-
fronted with a crisis in the history of the
democratic party and of the country, which
brought to the party grand opportunity /;
but was at the same time freighted with
solemn responsibilities and opportunities,
which, if not improved, the fruits of the great
political revolution which brought them
there will be like the fruit which grows
upon the accursed sea- The civil service
of the country has not been directed from
considerations of public good, but from
those of party profit, and for corrupt, sell
fish and unpatriotic designs. The people
demand sweeping and thorough reform,
which shall be conducted In a spirit that
will secure the appointment to places of
trust and responsibility the honest, the ex-
perienced and the capable. There is, also,
an imperative demand that vigilant ex-
animation be made into the administration
of the public revenue of the country, both
| in its collection and its disbursements. that
all the public accounts shall be scrutinized
and that corruption be ferreted out, and
wrong-doers, no matter how high or how
low, shall be fearlessly arraigned and fully
exposed and punished. There is a grow
| ing and irresistible sentiment in the country
that under the specious theory of protect
| ing and fostering particular industries and
| interests, system of misc illed revenue
laws has been in operation detrimental and
blasting to all the other great interests of
the country, and maintained at the expense
| of the general revenue, and to the injury OF
the great majority of the people, and OF
| those classes-the farmers and laborers-
who are least able to bear the burden OF
| oppressive laws. The grandest aspiration
| of the democratic party is, and its crown
| ing glory will be to restore the constitution
| to its primitive strength and authority, ano
| to make it the protector of every section
and of every state in the Union, and OF
every human being of every race, color
and condition in the land. Mr.. Lamar con.
tinued 1t has been said that the day Of
sentimental politics has passed away but
gentlemen, there is one part of the
Union-that part which l know bes
which asks for this great mora
sentiment to spirited and nobl,
people. We want government tina
we can love, and revere, and serve, from
the motive of reverence and love. VIZ
hunger for patriotism which shall knit al
the people together in generous aud low
ing brotherhood, and which shall be a
broad as the territory over which the ma
tional flag floats. Let me say here, that nj
government, no nation, can prosper with
out this vital fire. 1t is the sentimen
reaching through them upon a people, con
stitutes their public spirit and politica
genius. Mr.. Lamar concluded by pie
for sound currency. Reforms are urgent
ly needed. Let us wisely make them. 4
renewed prosperity is everywhere Urgent.
desired. Let US, by removing unjust dis
ordinations, by imposing rigid economy
by restoring a sound currency, by securing
the equal rights of all states and all tn,
people, make the democratic party the au
thors of new prosperity, SO we may be
gin for our party new and glorious ca
reer in which its history shall be once NOR
as formerly, the story of the Unions great
est grandeur, and the peoples universe
happiness and contentment. Great ap
plause.
At the conclusion of Mr. Lamar's speed
discussion ensued as to the method o
voting whether by secret ballot or viv
voce. The discussion resulted in an orde
to vote by secret ballot, and at $40 p. m
the members prepared their ballots for tn
first vote.