The anti-monopolist., 1876-08-10

out and made stirring speeches. Then came
in the glee club for their share towards max
ing the occasion lively and interesting with
songs.
Result. Every voter in and around the house
participated in the election of VIM. N. Plyma9
Esq, for president; John Golf Vice president;
and Frank Emerson for Secretary. The presi
dent elect, was requested to report platform
at our next meeting. Adjourned. All went
home feeling it had been good to be there. But
pursuant to adjournment, on the evening OF
the 22nd, long before the hour appointed, every
available inch of the house was occupied by
those eager for action. Meeting was called to
order BY the president, the following platform
was adopted.
Next in order was a sort of old fashioned
iove-feast, each expressing their views on the
issues Of the day.
twas really cheering to see whole commu-
nifty Irrespective Of past religions or political
affiliations come together with such earnest de-
termination to hereafter maintain their rights.
Democrats and Republicans each in turn de-
nounced the action of their respective parties,
at the same time resolving to affiliate no furth
er with them. This was among the most pleas
ant features Of the occasion: Meetings were
appointed for other places and persons selected
to attend them.
We are now fully organized with forty-fve
hive members, one of whom can ''chase thous-
and of the enemy and two pnt ten thousand to
fight"
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, in our opinion, the time has come
in this our centennial year, for the reorganiza-
ton of the government upon the principles Of
integrity, economy, justice and equality, which
marked its birth and early growth while its
first steps were guided and made strong by the
faithful adherance of those true patriots, Wash
ington, Jefferson, Adams and their associates,
to these principles which would elevate the
whole human family regardless of personal
dangers and sacrifices, therefore.
Resolved. That We this day, this hour, di-
vest ourselvee Of allIpreudices, hates. sectional
animosities. or political subserviency, which
have atendency to degrade and enslave human.
ity, and remembering the past, only that We
may profit by its successes, and avoid its mis-
takes, we will now, relieved of all spurious
burdens, which have been forced upon US
through the demogoguery OF Judas, like politi
cal shysters, and Wall street mercenaries, meet
squalely the liveissues which demand the most
earnest attention and careful study OF every
true and loyal American'citizen.
Resolved. That the platform adopted, and
candidates nominated by the Independent
Greenback party, convened at Indianapolis on
the nth OF May last, are entitled to our undi-
vided support, and that we will labor with un-
firing devotion to build up and sustain the
| men and measures OF the Independent Green
back party. to the end that a new star may
arise III our Bethlehem; that rings may be de-
| molished, corruption in the administration OF
public affairs be abolished; reform in every
branch OF the civil service be accomplished,
that sectional hatred between kindred people
may be buried 80 deep beneath the carcases OF
designing politicians who fan and keep alive
Its dying embers ;or personal agrandizements;
that the sound of Gabrial's trumpet may moi
disturb its quiet repose; that justice and equal.
ity may be secured to all persons, without re-
gard to sex, race or color; that the millions Of
idle laborers, driven from their homes as
tramps, whose families are forced to licentious.
ness to alleviate the pangs Of hunger forced
upon them by the unjust and discriminating
enactments OF fCongress, ,lnay be again furnished
with honest employment atremunerative wag'
es, and finally that our congressman and State
Legislators may become the servants Of the
people rather than the slaves of foreign capital
lists and domestic Shylocks. 'And for the sup
port OF these principles, aud accomplishment
Of these objects, with firm reliance on tn
guidance of Divine Providence, 'we mutually
pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes
and our sacred honor"