Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-11-17

CONSERVATIVES PA TY or MISSISSIPPI
JACKSON, November q, 1875. }
To the People Of Mississippi:
The Democratic Conservative execu-
tive committee congratulates you upon the
glorious and decisive victory which you have
achieved in the election which has lust taken
place. Upon the result Of that election de-
pended the destinies or the state for many
years to come. The issues involved were
above all considerations OF finance, currency,
or the elevation OF faVorltes, however deserv-
ing, TO power: they were no less than the ex-
istence and perpetuatiOn, in this State, OF q
government possessing the power OF protect.
reached a point at which there must be re-
form or anarchy, return to the paths OF
CONSTRUCTORS ism or the installation OF force.
Under the lcumstances II could but be,
1hat the Interest OF the canvass should
- &c and the excitement great,
s,-d lie Joy a. success unbounded.
mittee have just grounds for Oongratulating
you on the fact that they are able to announce
20 the world that the election was peaceable
and orderly, and that your conservatism
and love OF order prevailed over ali tempta-
ton to violence. The pledge of a free people
70 preserve the peace has been found more
efncacious than the Tepressiye hand of power.
1t now remains for Us TO be moderate 10 the
hour OF triumph and magnanmous TO the de-
1eated, including those whom we may regard
as the chief architects OF ruin. The commit
tee q .ge this mnder alton and mRgnanimity as
due 70 the high character OF the people OF
Mississippi, ana as mt & butte TO the praise OF
the GiYer OF all good woo hath enjOi1ed them.
We have gained by the elect on the power
and opportunity OF reforming the administra
in exueEdituies in SJate and coun-
~ affairs; reducing the taxes; Sc
curing an honest, impartial and
able Judiciary; eniOrcl ng accountability and
responsibility ON ali who hold public trusts;
elevating the character OF all officials; re-
dressing the enormous evil OF special and To-
cal legislation, and of crude and unintelli
gible siatu eS, and a consequent shortening OF
the sessions of the legislature; removing the
prejudice OF race against race, aud providing
for the administration OF justice fairly and
school system, so that IL may be at the same
time more economical and less bu!dPnsome
20 the Taxpayers, and ) ct more efhcieIti
placing Mississippi, 10y just and wise policy,
in her normal relations with the other States
OF the Union, and with the Federal govern
ment, whereby she may contribute her full
share 10 the common prosperity and glory OF
the nation, and receive the equal protection VI
the constitution and laws These results are
such as to inspire in the hearts Of our people
emotions Of the most profound gratitude and
thankfulness 10 the Lord o. Hosts, who hath
given us the victory. The executive c. mmit-
tee, in obedience 20 the expressed wishes OF
many devout and patriotic persons in all parts
OF the state, aG well as their own convictions,
here express the hope that the people OF this
State wllkunite with the pc ople OF the Union,
in the Observance by appropriate religious
ceremonies, OF Thanksgiving day, appointed
by the President OF the United States and the
governor Of this state, for Thursday, Novem-
Der 18th; and that they will, on that day,
turn thanks to our Heavenly Father for the
many blessings which he has vouchsafed 10
Us, 10 common with the people of the whole
country, during the pas. year, and that they
will especially offer praise and thanksgiving
70 Him who rules the destinies of nations, for
the dellverance of Mississippi; and invoke
his blessings upon our efforts TO restore good
govern ment, material prosperity, and iutel-
Iectual and moral advancement to our affict
ed commonwealth. j. u. GEORGE,
Chairman.