The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-13

ResolUed. 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 1876 The onerous tax under
which the people suffered has given place to
moderate rate of assessment absolutely neces
sary TO an economical administration of govern
ment; the laws have been rigidly and energeti-
cally enforced; equal protection has been ex-
tended to all persons within the limits of the State
without regard to race or color; and this benef
cent, prudent and economical management has
Injured to the welfare and prosperity of the en-
tire people.
RssOlced, That We appeal TO the sober judg-
ment of every honest and unbiased citizen Of
Florida, of whatever political affnities, 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 restoration OF the Rcpub-
licans TO power.
Resolved, 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
questions OF party therefore, discarding the
dead issues and party dissensions OF the past,
we appeal to the intelligent and honest voters OF
all parties and races to join hands with US IN
support of self preservation.
ResOlued, That the greatly increased influx of
intelligent and industrious citizens under the
present State Administration is q source OF great
qualification. To the thousands already here, anu
the thousands soon to follow, we extend q cor
dial welcome regardless of party, and pledge the
State Administration, If continued under Con-
NOnfr0l renewed efforts TO increase
the tide of immigration.
ResOlced, That the Conservative Democratic
pariy of Florida reaf1rm their acceptance OF the
legitimate issues of the war; To all men IN our
possible protection in the exercise OF their civil
and political rights; recognizing fully ana sus-
tanning that fundamental law OF the State which
gives to any citizen the right to vote as he peases
and to utter and publish his sentiments undis-
turbed by menace of violence and threats OF dis-
franchisement, and so recognizing and sustaining
this right, we denounce and arraign the Repuo-
lican party for Its systematic appeals 10 mop vio.
lence over the colored people oil this State, and
for the systematic terrorism over them Whicn
has been q regular appliance OF its polltical ma
chinery. We pledge ourselves to protec! every
citizen in the exercise Of his rights against all
lawlessness, to the fullest possible extent.
ResOlced That the Conservative Democratic
partv OF Florida condemn and denounce In un-
qualified language the frauds In eIectl0ns wnich
have been 30 frequent OF let6 years we ettnikn
the Republican leaders,, end charge them with
being the authors and instigators OF these crimes
AGAINST the purity of the ballot-box; but whether
perpetraied by Republicans or men calling them
seIves Democrats, we condemn these acts as
dangerous to our political institutions ana snu
yersIye OF our system Of government
Resolced That we favor liberal pubic SCHOOL
svatem exempt from all sectarian influences.
Resoloed That we favor the disencumberment
of the Internal Improvement Fund OF .ne ctale
at The earliest practicable moment, ana the ap-
preparation Of the public lands % iar % may ps
necessary, 10 the constructions OF o SaaFOAa
| through South Florida, and the comRietlon %
the road from the Apalachcola river 70 fensaco'a
In West Florida.
Resolbed. That we deem it OF the utmost mn
pog4ance % the commerce Of the whole country
That ship canal be constructed across Inc FentA
sula Of Florida, and we request our nenas0Is n Z
md Representatives In the Congress "a tns
United States 10 use such means % VIII moss
sfIaclualIy accomplish hesconslFuciion o. thae
very important public enterprise
The followlng resolniion, oGered By NJ. a. .
Manr, of Hernando county. wes adopssd
!, u1S,,eef That this convention Tecomrnend .tne
| .ns,oinfnlenI or snch county pAIcesa - 80 u
ckoaen and elected hY Ahs ~ ~
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