The daily gazette., 1875-12-06

- S paper currency. In meeting
ana grappliug with the difficulties Of tbi,
perplexing subject il will be the ,n;ss;o,, s.r,'
OF the democratic party to consnnt 70
no measure that will impair the sood
ialth OF our country, or tarnsh the nub'
nc hohor, or lower or disturb the nation
al credit, or which can obstruct the nro-
gress and prosperity of the American h.
pubic. Under 'the auspices and Inv ~,
acts OF the democratic party here nlaced
IN charge of the nations treasure tbn
national debt must be paid in full and
.he nation currency must be mad
eluai TO that OF any nation on earth.
THs CONSTITUTION.
-. Opoh the part of those who have b.an
lhVeste1 with the political pow.r and
eeeestlhy OF our country for the last ten ar
htteen years, it has been a freonent va.
mark and boast that the era Of consti-
tutional policies had closed; that the
questions OF constitutional limitations
anu restctlors were no longer to hinder
or ueiay the legislation of the govern
,hent IN It's dealings with financial, ecen-
oui5cal ana social subjects which, it was
said, were now the only matters wortbY
OF public attention. And vet srorcaly
mad these words been uttered than these
gentlemen found themselves struggling
win the most vital and Fundamental
questions concerned with the conduct of
our government. The giandest aspira.
tion OF the democratic party is, and its
GROWING glory will be, to restore the
constitution to its pristine strength and
authority and to make it the protection
OF every section of every State and of
every human being of every color, race
or condition.
THE NORTH AND THE SOUTH
The dlstrust felt by one part Of the
American people toward another part-
toward those who were arrayed against
the union in the late war-has ueasur-
apiy disappeared, as is evidenced by the
elections which have brought us here
In It's stead a more fraternal feeling has
come, which regards those Of whom |
speak as fellow citizens of the same
great country and portion of the great
American brotherhood. And. on the Of h.
er band, those of the South, of whom |
am one OF the representatives, are ready
mere today, by their CHI osep representa-
yves TO honor any draft which the
american nation may draw upon their
patrotism and their faith in the glory
and destiny of American institutions
lhe experiment that has been introduced
among them, based upon confidence in
tho working of l.cal self-goyernmrnt 10
SolVe any difficulty connected with recent
ana social and political transformations.
shall have an open field and fair play
NO hlndrance shall be placed in the way
OF IT'S vigorous development and its
amplest success.
THE SENTIMENT OF PATRIOTISM.
1t has been said that the day of senti
mental politics has passed away. But,
gentlemen, there is one section of this
Union which asks for this great nutri-
ment to- high spirited people. We want
government that we can love we hun
ger and thirst for patriotism that shall
be as broad as the country over which
the national flag floats. And let me saw
here that no government can do without
TINS vital element. 1t is the sentiment
which, acting upon free institutions and
reactlng through them upon a people,
constitutes their public spirit and politi-
cal genius.
REFORM IN ADMINISTRATION.
Let us not forget that the great vic
tory last fall which has brought us
here and which brings to us these pre-
clous opportunities and great response
billlties, was achieved not alone by
democratic votes, but by the coopera>
ting Efforts of patriotic men of all
parties who, wearied and alarmed by |
the evils of maladministratlon and |
corrupt government, have chosen to /
help US to power in the hope that she /
shall reform the evils under which the |
country groans. 1t is our duty to full
fill these eXceptations, ouifeltsh inter /
ests lead us in the same paths. We can |
only restore our party TO the
confidence of the country by showing
the people that we are determined to
give them an honest government, an
economical administration and an un.
oppressive collection of the taxes and
by proving that We are devoted to the
prosperity of the people and the glory
of the Union.
Mr.. Lamar's speech was frequently
interrupted by applause and was receiv-
ed as most important declaration of
principles by Southern Democrat.
THE NOMINATIONS.
After voting down several propositions
to admit contesting members to Il part
IN the proceedings and to receive two
Louisiana members wEo had provided |
themselves with certificates from Nc |
Emery, nominations were made. Samuel
j. Randall was nominated by Mr. Hester
Clyuler, Michael G. Kerr by MIR. Holman
and Samuel s. Cox by Mr.. Hawitt. The /
balloting then began, an attempt to have |
vlrc roce vote having first been reject !
ed
Three ballots were taken, with the fol- !
lowing result.
Michael c. Kerr ......-...71 II 90
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