The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-01-14
REPEBLICAS NETTING.

At meeting Of the Republicans Of Lin
coin county, held at the Court Houe in
Stanford on Monday, the 10th day Of jan
uary, 1876, it being County Court day.
On motion Judge J. A. Lytle was ap-
pointed Chairman, and George II. Mckin'
new Secretary. The Chairman after return
ing thanks for the honor conferred upon
him, explained the object Of the meeting in
few appropriate remarks.
On motion the following persons were
appointed rs a Committee to draft resolu-
tions expressive Of the sense Of the meeting,
io-wit Jas. J. Dry, Hiram Lee. Jas. s.
Young. Henry Hansiord, Saml. NJ. Carson,
,im. NJ. Garnett, and s. N. Mckenzie, who
retired, and after short consultation re-
turned the following; which were unani-
mously adopted, viz:
Resoired Id That We are in favor Of re-
sumption al specie paymsnts nj the date
fixed by act III Congress, and respectfully
request that honorable body To prevent any
subsequent legislation that may delay the
date OF resumption. That we are in favor
OF a protective tariff; 40 lar only as will
give incidental projection To our own man
ufacturing aud other domestic interests; and
one that will yield u suiliciency of revenue
TO meet the expenses of the general gov
eminent, including interest ON her bends.
ID. That ~ this is the great Centennial
year, we believe the time has arrived when
every freeman should have u iull, fair aud
free exercise 1T every just and legal right
OF citizenship; that Congress should, with
out delay, wipe out from our statute backs
every objectionable relic Of the late rebell-
ion, repeal all test oaths. and pas u general
amnesty bill; M that when our people at
tend the great Centennial Celebration ut
Philadelphia, 10 be held under the auspices
Of one Of the most enlighted pow-rs al the
earth, coming, a. hey will, iio.n every Sec
tim Of our Union, that they may hen know
and ieel that they are a united and happy
people, and have met under the old flag To
rejoice at the great triumph Of the arts and
sciences, aud general prosperity, and happi-
nus Of the the people Of the Cnilel States.
Sd. That the Hon. B. II. Bristow. See
Rotary Of the Treasury, for his un'iring en-
ergy and unilinching Zeal in unearthing
the gigantic frauds that have been perpe-
traied upon the Government by the thieves,
robbers and plunderers, connected with
sundry whiskey rings throughout the coun-
try, merits the esteem and thanks Of the
people of our whole country; and We sin-
cerely trust that his herculean efforts may
be crowned with complete success, by pros
ecuting the guilty to conviction, and safely
landing them in the Penitentiary; and that
by his vigilance, no guilty man may csc pc.
As a just reward for his sterling wor h and
sound integrity as public fanctionary. we
believe him To be the proper man that should
receive the nomination OF the Republican
party for President.
The Hon. w. .. Bradley being present,
a call was made upon him to address the
meeting. lie came forward and took the
stand, and delivered a short address, in
which he endorsed the resolutions aforesaid
to the 'ettss. IIis address was character
lied by many. a. one II the happiesi eaorts
Of his life lie resumed his seat amidst
loud applause. IInD. Is. u ain being pres
ent, al.o supported the resolutions IN II few
appropriate remarks
A motion vas made aud adopted that the
Loaisrille Commercial, Courier Journai. Dun
rias Adrocats, Lanoaag Letter, Somerset Rs.
porter, and lsrERioR JOURNAL be respect
fully requested to publish the proceedings
Of this meeting.
Amidst the very best feeling. and perfect
harmony prevailing throughout, the meet
Ing adjourned
J. A. LYLE Gm'n.
Dko n McKIsSEy. Soy