The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 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.
participated in the election Of VIM. N. Plyma4
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 sort of old fashioned
love-feast, each expressing their views on the
issues OF the day.
It was 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 III 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-fv
! live 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 o.
| integrity, economy, justice and equality, which
marked its birth and early growth while lts
first steps were guided and made strong by tbs
faithful adherence 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, d.
vest ourselvee OF allprejudices, hates. sectiona
animosites. OF political subservlency, whlct
have tendency to degrade and enslave human
ity, and remembering the past, only that W.
may profit by its successes, and avoid It's mis-
takes, We will now, relieved OF all spurious
burdens, which have been forced upon u
through the demogogu-ry OF Judas, like politi
squalely the Iiveissues which demand the mos
earnest attention and careful study OF ever.
true and loyal Amerlcan'ctizen
Resolved That the platform adopted, ant
candidates nominated by the Independent
! Greenback party, convened at Indianapolis Q.
the 18th OF May last, are entitled to our undl
vided support, and that we will labor with un
) firing devotion to build up and sustain tn
men and measures OF the Independent Green
back party to the end that a new star ma
arise In our Bethlehem; that rings may be de
; moished, corruption in the administration {
l public affairs be abolished; reform III ever
branch OF the civil service be accomplished
that St ctional hatred between kindred poop
5 may be buried so deep beneath the carcases
designing politicians who fan and keep aliv
= Its dying enbers sor personal agrandiz-ment
l that the sound of Gabriafs trumpet may N
!, disturb its quiet repose; that justice and equa
! ity may be secured to all persons, without r.
gard to Sex, race or color; that the millions
! idle laborers, driven from their homes
: tramps, whose families are forced to licentou
ness to alleviate the pangs Of hunger forct
e upon them by the unjust and discriminate
. enactments OF Congress may be again furnishe
= with honest employment atremunerative wa
es, and finally that our congressman and sta
t Legislators may become the servants OF Il
people rather than the slaves Of foreign capita
q lists and domestic Shylocks. 'And for the su.
= port OF these principles, aud accomplishing
; Of these objects, with firm reliance on =
c guidance oi Divine Providence, tive mutual
II pledge to each other our lives, our fortune
and our sacred honor,