The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1876-04-19
THE LEGISLATURES OF 1sze.

To-day closes the labors Of this distin-
guished body which convened in Janu-
airy upon a call made by the people in
November last upon the members belong
ing to the party in power to assemble for
the purpose of relieving them of their
oppressive burthens, to redress their
wrongs and to protect the rights, inter
ests and honor of Mississippi.
FormOnths they have labored, animated
by the same fervent desire, to accomplish
the work they were chosen to perform;
and now, when they have ended their
labors, and are returning to their con-
stituency, they can well point with pride
to the record of the Democratic Legisla-
ture of 1876. What is the record?
a repeal of the infamous militia law
A repeal of the law placing in the
hands of the Governor the autocratic
power of appointing all the tax-collec-
tors, and when vacancies should occur,
all county officers.
A repeal of the district printing bill.
a reduction of the number of Judi
cial officers.
The passage of registration law that
will guarantee the purity of the ballot
box, and dispenses with registration
g papers," which hitherto all voters were
required to carry to the polls.
The curtailing of the expenses of the
ornamental office of Commissioner of
Immigration.
The reduction of the salaries of all
State officials and employees.
Relieving the people of the heavy bur
then of supporting the Penitentiary,
and reducing the expenses of the various
State Institutions.
The passage of resolutions submitting
to the people amendments to the Consti-
tuition, providing for biennial sessions
of the Legislature, and for the abolition
of the unnecessary office of Lieutenant
Governor.
A revision Of the criminal laws, so as
to protect the honest and punish the dis
honest.
The passage of an act to fairly appor-
ton the Congressional districts.
A reduction of the expenses of the
counties, the State printing, and of the
Legislative, Judicial and Executive De-
partments of the State Government.
A thorough investigation of the affairs
of all of the departments and State Insti-
tutions resulting in the abolition of many
sinecures and the dismissal Of dishonest
officials from Office.
The passage of improved leyee laws.
The repeal of all laws passed in the in
terest of Radicalism, without regard to
the wishes or rights of the taxpayers.
Relieving the State of the official pres
ence of Cardozo, Davis and Ames.
Providing for a good and economical
school system.
Placing the Judicial and Executive
OIIlCCS III CndI 70 VI 1ICh WllOSC CN0IJ Iu-
terest is identified with Mississippi and
whose devotion to her in the past is
guarantee that they will serve her with
credit to the State and honor to them
selves in the future.
Placing the finances Of the State upon a
firm foundation.
REDUCING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIA-
TONS FROM OVER SIX HUNDRED THoU-
SAND TO LF%ss THAN Four HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS.
RELIEVING THE BURTHENS OF
THE TAXPAYERS BY A REDUCTION
OF THE STATE TAX FROM 81 MILLS
TO 61a MILLS ON THE DOLLAR.
The pledges made by the Democratic
Conservative party in its platform, by
its canvassers and through its press, have
been redeemed.
THE CLARION, for itself, and in the
name of the whole people of the State of
congratulates the Legislature
If 1S76-the faithful servants of the
people.