The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-17

ResOtued, 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 a
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 benefi-
cent, prudent and economical management has
Injured to the welfare and prosperity of the en-
tire people.
ResosOed, That we appeal to the sober judg
ment Of every honest and unbiased citizen Of
Florida, of whatever political afinities 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
0f 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 a restoration of the Repub-
licans to power.
ResolOed, 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 and races to join hands with us in
support of seffpreservation.
Reaoloed, That the greatly increased influx of
intelligent and industrious citizens under the
present State Administration is a source of great
qualification. To the thousands already here, and
the thousands soon to follow, we extend o cor
dial welcome regardless of party, and pledge the
State Administration, If continued under Con-
servative control, 10 renewed efforts 10 increase
the tide of immigration.
Resolsad, That the Conservative Democratic
party Of Florida reafflrm their acceptance Of the
legitimate issues of the war. To all men in our
midsk, white and black, we pledge the fullest
ponible protection IN the exercise Of their CIVIL
and political rights; recognizing fully and sus-
taining that fundamental law Of The State which
dives 10 any citizen the right to vote he pleases,
and to utter and publish his sentiments undis-
turbed by menace Of violence and threats OF dis
ftnnchiaemenf, and % recognizing and sustaining
fhis rikht we denOunce and arraign the Repnb-
lIcam party for iis systematic appeals TO mob vio-
lsnce over the colored people Of this State, and
Ssr the Systematic tesrorism over them which
hus been regular appliances OF its political ma
chinsry. We pledge ourselves to protect every
citizen IN the exercise Of his rights against al
hwlsasnem, 70 the fullest possible extent
Raap1ned. That the Conservative Democratic
rarty az Florida condemn and den0unce In nm
quafAed Language the frauds In elections whicn
hgve hssn 90 frequent Of late years. We arTAign
t. Hapublican leades, end charge them with
leine he anGlczs and instigatOrs OF these cEimes
aeainst ne parity ofthe ballot-boxs bnt Whether
psepenafed by Repuhlicans, or men calling thsm-
- DenaocTM6, We condemn fhese acis =
.dnnass0us 10 cur political instiiutions and sud-
wes,iye of our system Of government
Rsac1ssR That We favor liberal pabilc scnooi
,svaaem exemDt from ali eectarian influences
! Rssalaad Thai We favor the disencnmbefmeut
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~ 1he eerIie1t nrscticable moment, and the ap-
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