The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-10-19

Res0tced, That the Conservative Democratic
party OF Florida congratulate the people OF the
State on the favorable auspices under which
they have assembled. For more than three
years they have been blessed with government
which has faithfully fulfilled all the promises
made to them in 1875. The onerous tax under
which the people suffered has given place to a
moderate rate of assessment, absolutely neces-
sary TO an economical administration of govern
ment the laws have been rigidly and energeti-
calIy enforced; equal protection has been ex-
tended 10 all persons within the limits OF the State
without regard to race or color; and this benefi-
cent, prudent and economical management has
Injured to the welfare and prosperity of the en-
tire people.
Resoaoed, That we appeal to the sober jude-
ment of every honest and unbiased citizen of
Florida, Of whatever political af1nities, in the
contrast presented by the past three years of
Democratic rule with the previous eight years of
Republican rule. We appeal with confidence to
every man in our midst who values the blessings
Of just, faithful and prudent government, to
sustain Us in this compaign, and with US, by the
complete and overwhelming success OF our can
didates, to put an end forever to the dangers
which menace from q restoration OF the Repub-
hcans to power.
Resotped, That the preservation of good order,
honest expenditure OF public funds. reduction of
taxation, and the continued progress Of material
prosperity, present issues paramount to all mere
dead issues and party dissensions of the past,
We appeal TO the intelligent and honest voters Of
all parties end races 10 Join hands with us in
support of seiEpreservstiOn.
Resptved. That the greatly Increased influx of
intelligent and industrious citi1Da. under the
present State Administration is Durce OF great
qualification To the thousands already here, and
the thousands SOON to follow, We extend Q cor
dial welcome regardless Of party, and pledge the
State Administration, II continued under Con-
sefvaiive control, 10 renewed efforts to increase
the tide Of immigration.
Resolved That the Conservative Democratic
parry Of Florida reafirm their acceptance Of the
legitimate issues of the war. To aIl men in our
midsL white and black, we pledge the fullest
possible protection In the exercise of their civil
and political rights; recognizing fully and sus-
tanning that fundamental law Of the State which
gives 10 any citizen the right TO voee he pleases
and 20 ufter and publish his sentiments undis-
turbed by menace Of violence and threaIs OF dis
ffanchisement, and 90 recognizing and sustaining
this right. We denounee and arraign the Repue
lican party for iIs systematic appeals 20 mob vio
Ience over the coiOred people of this State, and
for the systematic terrorism over them which
has been regular appliance OF lis political ma
chinery. We pledge ourselves u protect every
ciiizen In Ihe exercise Of his rights against al
lawlessness, to the fullest possible extent.
Res8tucd, That the Conservative Democratic
party II Flofida condemn and den01nce In un-
qualiied language the frsuds in elections, which
have been se frequent of late years, We arraign
the Republican leaders. ind charge them with
being the authors and instigafors Of these crimes
against tbs purity Of the hAllot-b0x; bat whether
peFpetrated by Republicans or men calling them
selves Democrats, we condemn these acts as
dangerous to. our political institutions and sub
versive Of eur system Of government
Bssolned, That We favor liberal public school
aysiem exemps fs0m al seeiaEian Influences.
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