St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1879-02-08
A CARD.

To the citizens of the Parish of 81. Tdmnsany:
On the occasion of the assembling of
the Constitutional Convention, allow me
to address you: to say that in the past
We have lived under the tyranny of de-
moralized and corrupt government; that
in the present days We are bent under
the weight of increasing poverty, coupled
with excessive taxation, and that the
future promises no relief. if the Consti-
tutional Convention is not composed of
practical and energetic men, bringing
the red-hot and healing iron into our So
cial wounds.
I have the greatest respect for the MEM
bers of the Bar; but. convinced as I am.
tina. past conventions have been too
much ruled by members of the legal pro-
fession, I think that in the present emer-
gency we want less Lawmakers than
practical men, Merchants. Planters.
Farmers and Mechanics, provided they
are men of energy, industry and unex-
ceptional political probity.
Believing that am at the height of the
requirements, having been a resident of
this parish for the last forty years, l
freely offer myself to the people az cam
didate for delegate from ST. Tammany
parish to the State Constitutional Con-
vention.
For obtaining the Peoples Vote. I shall
not, as a candidate. offer you more but
ter than bread. No! But I think it a
duty of mine to tell you how I would
vote if elected, and to pledge you my
word of sacred honor. that have no per-
sonal object nor interest to f.rward and
promote on the occasion.
Under all circumstances will respect
and enforce the provisions of the Four
tenth Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States.
believe that Universal Suffrage needs
regulating for the better, and shall in
sist on future legislation on the subject.
shall vote to the last for q large re-
duction of the State taxes. founded on
scaling anew the State debt to the pres
emit market value of its b1nds-about
forty cents on the dollar-and that hence
forth the maximum interest on any State
debt should not exceed five per cent.
In this age of resumption of specie
ments, will vote for an absolute re-
striction of Parishes and Corporations
in the emission of that demoralizing
trash called warrants, evidences of debt,
or the like.
In ylAT of the laborer toiling whole
year on a piece of land scarcely worth
s500, and who is not able. even then, to
procure the most absolute necessities Of
life for his family, Isball persistently in
sist upon an immense reduction of the
extravagant salaries or fees of Office al
lowed by the State to some of her officers,
such as six, eight, fifteen and even
them to the maximum of Two Thousand
Dollars, which is amply sufficient to live
upon these hard times. I will also insist
that all State expenditures be reduced in
proportion to the above.
/ desire that Poll Tax be established.
specially collected and disbursed, solely
to defray the expenses of Primary Edu-
cation 10 the Poor. without distinction of
color or previous condition.
Rural property under One Hundred
Dollars ought to be exempt from Taxa
ton, and all taxes less than One Dollar
should not be collected.
The present Judiciary System needs
revision.
If these views meet your appreciation,
then vote for the undersigned to repre-
sent st. Tammany parish in the Consti-
tutional Convention; but if. ON the con-
trary, you vote for my staying at home,
all the better, perhaps, for me.
Your devoted servant,
A Conservative-Democr