Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-06-12
POLITICAL.
Rules and Regulations
FOR THE CONVENTION.
OFFICE OF THE EXEcUTIvE BOARD

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Memphis. June 10. 1873
To the officers ana members OF the Conventions:
THE Executive Beard would respectfully suggest
atons 10 facilitate business. In the deliberations OF
the convention, viz:
First-Order OF Business.
l. Calling Convention TO order by the Chairman Of
the Executive Committee.
2 Election of temporary Chairman and tempo
B. Report of the Secretary of the Executive Board
as to number of delegates spportioned TO each ward
wards districts at the primary election Of June 8.
4. Election Of permanent Chairman and perma-
nent Secretary.
In the event of a vacancy In the delegation from
am ward or district that the remaining delegates
vacancy and the delegate elected shall serve q
elected delegate shall present himself and demand
his pla2e.
That no person be admitted In the space allotted
to the delegates except themselves and members OF
the press. The delegates will be furnished with
the Convention is called to order. The Executive
Committee will be entitled to seats on the stand, and
furnished with badges by the Secretary Of the Ex-
ecutlye Board.
The nomination of candidates In the following
/. Judge of the Chancery Court.
Judge of the Circuit Court.
3. Jud of the Probate and Bartlett Court.
4 Judge of the Criminal Court.
8. Attorney General Of the Criminal Court
Z. Clerk OF the Circuit Court:
8. Clerk of the Bartlett Court.
y. Sheriff.
10. County Trustee.
IL. County Register
II. Clerk OF the Criminal Court.
I3. Clerk of the County Court.
Fifth.
That the Convention require every citizen whose
tion to pledge himself either in person or by the
delegate nominating him. TO abide the action OF the
Convention, and support the nominee thereof.
The Executive Board would respectfully recon-
mend the adoption of the twOthirds rule and where
there are several candidates for the same once
ceiying the least number of votes be dropped the
two-third5 rule prevailing until nomination Is
made.
seventh.
The Executive Board respectfully and earnestly
recommend the following resolutions to the Conyen-
ton for careful consideration.
ResOlued That the Democratic Conservative party
the following resolutions applicable to the approach
Ing campaign, and as platform upon which Its
Resolged That all honest labor should be protected
and receive its proper and just reward that this con.
recommend that in addition to what is now the law
appropriate provision be made to protect mechanics
and labOrerS against imposition and fraud, Wheie
buildings are erected or Improvements m de upon
the property Of married women with their knowledge
and consent
Re OIyed That we favor strict construction of the
laws for the cOec ion of taxes; that all assessments
of taxes should be equal and uniform, and should
be paid promptly by all classes for the necessary
maintenance of state and local government. We
desire more certain and speedy execution of these
laws and such additional provisions as will compel
the payment Of taxes now In arrear and preVonp Do
linQuencies In the future the part OF those who
are able but unwilling to bear their share Of the pub
lie burdens.
HtsoIUed That We advocate reimbursement OF the
salaries and fees of public officers; and while We
recognize the Importance and necessity OF capacity
and integrity on the part of those holding Office and
recommend compe sation appropriate 20 the
services rendered, We on the other hand believe that
the fees and perqusites of many OF the offices are
dsproportionately large and should be reduced until
the income accruing from this source shall approx
mate the rewards of labor and industry In the ordtn-
airy pursuits and avocatiOns of life To attain this
end, a maximum should be fixed by law to incomes
accruing from fees and perQuistes Of Office and the
excess beyond this paid into the public treasury.
All of which is pectfully submitted
By order of the Executive Board.
W. L. CLAPP, Chairman.
S. ]. CAMP, Secretary.